Lothrop School

We're excited to invite you to a special "Coffee Talk" with our Superintendent, Rene Sanchez, on Thursday, January 16th from 7:45 am to 9:45 am at Morningside Bakery in Brandon. This is a great opportunity to get to know our leader, ask questions about the budget, and share your thoughts in a relaxed, informal setting. Whether you're a parent or a community member, we welcome you to stop by and join the conversation. To view future Coffee Talks and other RNESU events, visit: https://www.rnesu.org/events

VEGGIE VAN GO - CANCELED - Dec. 5th Veggie Van Go Event has been canceled. After careful consideration, the VT Foodbank weather team made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow's rescheduled VVG. This is never an easy decision, but for the safety of participants, volunteers, and staff the Foodbank has decided it is the best call. Additional resources and local agencies are available if you are in need of assistance accessing food (https://tinyurl.com/mpn4xa5a). For future VVG events, please view the schedule (https://tinyurl.com/mrz85ur9) and plan ahead to pick up your free produce.

VEGGIE VAN GO - THURSDAY, December 5 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations needed. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a family member, friend or neighbor to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. View the schedule (https://tinyurl.com/mrz85ur9) and plan ahead to pick up your free produce.

VEGGIE VAN GO - Friday, November 22 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations needed. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a family member, friend or neighbor to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. View the schedule (https://tinyurl.com/bdfwknf5) and plan ahead to pick up your free produce. Please note the date change for next month's event to December 5, 2024.

Students read and participate in learning activities in the library!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤! This week, we’re celebrating the invaluable role our school psychologists play in supporting our students, families, and staff. From fostering positive mental health and well-being to creating safe and supportive learning environments, their work ensures every student has the opportunity to thrive. Join us in thanking our school psychologists for their hard work, compassion, and commitment to our community!

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 We are pleased to announce additional opportunities to connect with Superintendent Rene Sanchez to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about the budget process. We'll be hosting more Coffee Talks this month, and we hope you can join Rene at one of these gatherings. The schedule is as follows: -November 11th at Morningside Bakery in Brandon from 7:45 to 9:45 am -November 13th at Keith’s Country Store in Pittsford from 7:45 to 9:45 am -November 14th at Mae’s Place in Brandon from 7:45 to 9:45 am. This is a chance for informal, open dialogue, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Students in Mrs. Desforges' class hosted a special All School Morning Meeting in honor of Veterans Day. Students shared history and personal messages of gratitude for service members in the community and in their families. Students also wrote cards and letters for veterans at the VA hospital.

We filled our Paw Bank once again! We celebrated on Friday, November 1st by having a special viewing of “In the Haunted School” performed by the Lothrop staff. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/RJrx7J37EpY?feature=shared

Some of our dedicated staff recently attended an incredible conference on transformative education! They returned inspired and full of new ideas to enhance and sustain the innovative initiatives we already have in place across the district. We’re excited to keep moving forward with fresh insights and strategies for our students' success. Want to learn more about the conference? Check out the article linked below! https://www.timescall.com/2024/10/23/svvsd-hosts-education-leadership-conference/

VEGGIE VAN GO - Friday, October 25 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations required. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a family member, friend or neighbor to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. View the schedule (https://tinyurl.com/bdfwknf5) and plan ahead to pick up your free produce.

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐔 𝐒𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 Sixth grade students are invited to participate in Spirit Night activities and cheer on the 7th and 8th grade fall sports teams at Otter Valley Union High School on Wednesday, October 16th at 3:30 PM. There will be booths for poster making and face painting, and a concession stand for snacks and pizza. The games will begin at 4 PM and will conclude by 6PM.

Sixth-grade students in action! Students at Lothrop School worked together to explore the surface area of rectangular, triangular, and irregular prisms. Hands-on learning and collaboration are the keys to success! #wearernesu #AllMeansAll

Fire safety is a priority at Lothrop School! A big thank you to the Pittsford Fire Department for visiting and teaching our students important fire safety skills. We’re so grateful for their time and dedication to keeping our community safe!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲! Thank you for keeping our schools clean and safe for our students. Your hard work in our schools does not go unnoticed. Thank you!

VEGGIE VAN GO - Friday, September 27 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations required. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a family member, friend or neighbor to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. https://tinyurl.com/2vbjvz2e

Coffee Talk Tomorrow! Don't forget, you can join our new Superintendent, Rene Sanchez, tomorrow morning at Sugar and Spice in Mendon between 7:30 and 10. Stop by for a cup of coffee and get to know our district's new leader

Coffee Talk Tomorrow! Don't forget, you can join our new Superintendent, Rene Sanchez, tomorrow morning at Keith's Country Store in Pittsford between 7:30 and 10. Stop by for a cup of coffee and get to know our district's new leader!

OVUUSD SEEKS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS - The Otter Valley Unified Union School Board is looking for interested parties to be appointed to the Whiting and At-Large representative seats on the board. The appointed school board member for the Whiting seat must be a resident of Whiting. The appointed individual for the At-Large seat may be a resident of any OVUUSD town, including Brandon, Leicester, Goshen, Pittsford, Sudbury and Whiting. Appointed school board members would serve through to the next election in March 2025, at which time they would be required to run and be elected to complete the remaining year of the term. Letters of Interest should be addressed to the OVUU Board and emailed to Melinda Piper at mpiper@rnesu.org. For more information, please contact Melinda Piper at mpiper@rnesu.org or (802) 247-5757 x 2722.

VEGGIE VAN GO - Wednesday, August 14 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. NOTE THE DATE CHANGE! Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations required. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a family member, friend or neighbor to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. https://tinyurl.com/2vbjvz2e