As the holiday season approaches, we are filled with gratitude for our amazing school community. Here’s a festive look at what’s ahead in December!

A heartfelt thank you to all the families who participated in Parent-Teacher Conferences this fall! Your engagement and partnership in your child’s education are truly appreciated. Working together ensures that every student has the support they need to thrive.

If you were unable to attend, please reach out to your child’s teacher to schedule a follow-up meeting or check-in—we are always here to support you.

As we head into the final weeks before winter break, we want to emphasize the importance of consistent attendance. Regular school attendance is key to academic success and social-emotional growth. Even one or two missed days can make it harder for students to stay on track.

Thank you for making every effort to ensure your child attends school regularly. If your child will be absent, please notify the school as soon as possible.

As winter weather settles in, please help your child come prepared for the colder temperatures with warm coats, hats, and gloves. Let’s stay cozy, safe, and ready to learn!

Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our school community. We wish you and your family a joyful, restful, and magical holiday season!

In collaboration,

1st- Kindness Club

9th- Intermidiate Band & Orchestra Holiday Concert @ Wilkins (6:00pm)

10th- Student Council

15th- Kindness Club

19th- Early Dismissal (1:30 pm)

December 22nd-January 2nd- Winter Break

5th- Classes Resume

Kindness Club

7th- Student Council

14th- End of Second Quarter

19th- No School

21st- Report Cards Issued on PowerSchool

Student Council

22nd- Lyle Family Night (6:00-7:30 pm)

26th- Kindness Club

29th- Early Dismissal (11:15 am)

This holiday season, we are proud to support a meaningful community effort led by Kim McGraw, who joins us each year for our Veterans Day assembly. Kim is once again hosting her annual toy drive for children spending the holidays in the hospital, and we are excited to partner with her in spreading joy and comfort.

Kim is collecting new, unwrapped gifts for boys and girls from newborn through age 16. Families may drop off donations in the front office, or students may bring gifts directly to their classroom teacher. All contributions will help brighten the holidays for children who need a little extra cheer this season.

Kim also shared that she will be delivering the collected toys at the end of the month and asked if our students might create encouraging letters or cards for children who are hospitalized, including some who are courageously fighting cancer. If your child would like to participate, teachers will have opportunities for students to create cards at school. A collection box for letters and cards will be available in the front office.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us make a positive impact on children and families during this special time of year. Your kindness truly makes a difference.

We are excited to share some wonderful news—Lyle Elementary has officially been named a Distinguished Kindness School by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation!

During World Kindness Week, our students demonstrated what it truly means to be Lyle Dragons. They signed a Kindness Pledge and participated in a variety of fun and meaningful activities that celebrated compassion, empathy, and positivity. From classroom challenges to schoolwide acts of care, our students showed that kindness is at the heart of who we are.

This recognition is a celebration of our entire school community—students, staff, and families—who work each day to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Thank you for helping us foster a place where kindness not only happens, but thrives!