Luray Elementary School

Page County Public Schools and Page Alliance for Community Action are pleased to host a special parent program at Luray High School on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Our keynote is Stephen Hill, a renowned national speaker on substance use prevention and mental health awareness with a truly inspiring comeback story everyone must hear. This program is free and open to the public. We will be offering dinner (also free of charge) to all attendees from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. The PTO of the school with the highest percentage of attendees will be awarded a $100 Walmart gift card. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Page County Public Schools and Page Alliance for Community Action are pleased to host a special parent program at Luray High School on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Our keynote is Stephen Hill, a renowned national speaker on substance use prevention and mental health awareness with a truly inspiring comeback story everyone must hear. This program is free and open to the public. We will be offering dinner (also free of charge) to all attendees from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. The PTO of the school with the highest percentage of attendees will be awarded a $100 Walmart gift card. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Important Message to Parents/ Guardians: This is a reminder to please return the Student Contact Information form that was sent home Friday with your child(ren) TOMORROW, Monday, March 14, 2022. Please include any updated information or indicate that you have reviewed the form and the information there is correct by writing NO CHANGES. It is imperative that we make any necessary updates to information that is currently on file. Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.

Important Message: Today, Friday, March 11, 2022, your child(ren) will be bringing home a print-out of our current Student Contact Information that is on file in PowerSchool. It is critical that we get this information updated as we approach summer learning opportunities and initiate our new transportation routing software. We ask that you update the information on the form being sent home by drawing a line through any information that needs to be updated, provide the correct information, and fill in any missing information. If NO CHANGES are needed, please write this on the form and return Monday. Students in grades PreK-5 should return this form Monday, March 14, 2022, to their homeroom teacher. Students in grades 6-12 should turn the form in to their 1st Block teacher. This request is time sensitive, and we appreciate your assistance in making this a priority. We apologize for the quick turnaround.

Notice to parents in the Luray Area- Late Bus Bus 27 will be approximately 50 minutes late this morning.

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, March 10, 2022, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The meeting will be held at the Central Office Board Room at 6:30 p.m. and may be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. Comments are due by 4 p.m. Thank you. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/ZuYjqjXtEydnzQ777 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live

Following is a link to purchase tickets for the Girls State Basketball Championship Game at VCU Siegel Center between Luray and Wise County Central. The game will be played at 11 a.m. All tickets will be sold ON-LINE. VCU requires masking while attending games at the athletic facility at all times, except when actively eating or drinking in your seats. To purchase tickets visit: https://vcutickets.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=VHSL&linkID=vcu&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode

Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year is now taking place. You may begin your child's registration process at: https://5il.co/16vb3 Please share.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Michelle Windle and Ms. Sabrina Matthews --Page County Public Schools --Speech Language Pathologist / Early Childhood --Michelle-- "She has been with my daughter since. She was 18 months old. She is now 7 in a regular 1st grade class. She was non verbal and never told us how her day was. Now she is saying sentencing and telling us about her day. She has outgrew her class but Mrs. Windle is still a Major help even though she doesn’t have to. She has never left her side. Words will never express how much this lady does for her and other kids. We were blessed to be put in her life." Rebecca Shifflett Michelle and Sabrina " These two ladies right here! They have been working with my son since before he was 3. They came into our life in the middle of developmental delays and an Autism diagnosis. To say they “took him under their wing” would be a complete understatement. They have loved my little guy as if he was their own and have brought the light out in him that we weren’t sure we would see. No one would believe the wonders they have done with him and we are so thankful for them! They have the best communication and make it feel like your child is their only child, but I know that’s far from true…they have many! I will never be able to put into words how blessed we are that these 2 ladies were placed in our lives." --Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Windle and Ms. Matthews, for the difference you make in each child's life. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Amanda Shenk--1st Grade Teacher--Luray Elementary School "Thank you for putting all your heart into transitioning first graders who were remote kindergarteners into school, for catching up the gaps, teaching first-grade skills, dealing with quarantines, and keeping it all a fun place to be. You are greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work."--Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Shenk, for working so hard to provide for your students under stressful times. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Cheryl Triggs--Instructional Assistant--Page County High School "Cheryl works hard to meet the needs of the students in her class - and has a positive attitude about her job."--Anonymous "Cheryl takes care of special needs children like they are her own kids. She puts her heart and time into them, and showers them with lots of love. "--Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Triggs, for having such a positive attitude, and for showering your students with love. You are appreciated.

For Information regarding Preschool Registration please click on this link: https://5il.co/16k5v Thank you, and please share.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Gladys Turner--Transportation--Page County Public Schools "When my child started going school at 2 she had a hard time with certain drivers. Then, we met Gladys,. and for years now she has stayed side by side with her. They have become more than just student and a bus driver. She is my daughter's best best friend. Thank you for watching over her, and loving my little girl."-- Rebecca Shifflett Thank you, Ms. Turner, for being so caring to those who ride with you. You make a difference.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mr. Ronnie Lam--Bus Driver (bus 39)- Transportation--Page County Public Schools "Always willing to help out and great to the kids making sure they get home safe."--Anonymous Thank you, Mr. Lam, for taking such good care of the children to and from school. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Elizabeth Horn--3rd Grade Teacher--Luray Elementary School "Mrs. Horn is an excellent teacher to her students and a positive asset to Luray Elem. My son had her for a teacher, he loved her and enjoyed his time in her classroom. She’s always so kind and gentle with each child and always has a positive attitude. "--Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Horn, for being a positive influence on your students. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Linda Crennan--3rd Grade Teacher--Stanley Elementary School "Mrs. Crennan is awesome! My daughter comes home everyday excited to talk about her day an what Mrs. Crennan has taught. We respect her teaching is what every kid needs! She checks in when my daughter misses a day, responds when we need help. Couldn’t ask for a better teacher!"--Anonymous Thank you, Ms. Crennan, for knowing what your students need and making sure those needs are met. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Elizabeth Leake--Kindergarten Teacher--Luray Elementary School "Ms. Leake goes above and beyond for her students! She has had a wonderful impact on my daughter in her first year of school. Ms. Leake is always a phone call away to answer any questions or concerns. It is so reassuring to have such great communication with your child's teacher. Thank you for all that you do!"--Mari Cathern Brown

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Bobbi Comer--Family/Consumer Science Teacher--Page County High School "She's a blessing to PCHS. I was fortunate enough to have her in High School and now, my daughter. She puts a lot of effort into making things fun and educational. During virtual learning, Mrs. Comer had the best layout with avatars and bubble messages. She goes above and beyond to make sure her students have the opportunity to do hands on learning, such as baking and cooking. FCCLA is a great club and can lead to various opportunities. If you're interested, she'll do whatever she can to help you! The majority of my High School memories include FCCLA and Mrs. Comer. Thank Mrs. Comer for always going the extra mile!" --Joy Williams Thank you, Ms. Comer, for your hard work and dedication to your students and to the FCCLS program. You are appreciated.

Congratulations to Kathy Frakes! She is the recipient of the Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa $300.00 Mini Grant. Kathy is a music teacher at Luray Elementary School and plans on using the funds to purchase recorders for her students. Her goal is to improve the music abilities of her students, and to continue to grow our music department in the school division.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Kristi Jenkins--4th Grade Math--Stanley Elementary School "She is sweet, sincere & eager to help her students become their best."--Donna Thank you, Ms. Jenkins, for encouraging your students to be the best they can be. You are appreciated.