LSi3 Lanier School for Inquiry, Investigation & Innovation

So excited! The yearbooks are here and they are AMAZING! You can still order a yearbook but will have to pay shipping!

All graduating Seniors who attended Lanier Elementary School are invited to join their former elementary teachers for one last recess. Join us at the playground from 3:00 pm-4:30 pm on Wednesday May 12th. Spread the word! All retired teachers and those working at other schools are invited too!

La Inscripción de Kindergarten para el año escolar 2021-22 en el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Hall se llevará a cabo del 19 al 22 de abril de 2021. Los padres deben registrar a su hijo/a en línea en el siguiente enlace: https://www.hallco.org/web/student-registration/ Para los padres que necesitan ayuda con el registro en línea, tenga en cuenta la siguiente oportunidad: A partir del lunes 19 de abril hasta el jueves 22 de abril, de 9:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m., todas las escue...las primarias ofrecerán ayuda con las inscripciones para Kínder en línea. El jueves 22 de abril incluirá un periodo de tiempo de 4:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. además de la sesión de la mañana. La inscripción se llevará a cabo al aire libre (si el clima lo permite) en el frente de las escuelas primarias. Los miembros del equipo saludarán y ayudarán a los padres con el proceso. Los Chromebook estarán disponibles. Los padres deben traer toda la documentación requerida. Consulte el siguiente enlace para obtener la documentación requerida: https://www.hallco.org/web/student-registration-documents/ ¿Necesitas ayuda? Llamada 770-532-8781

Need to register for Kindergarten? Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-22 school year in the Hall County School District will take place April 19-22, 2021. Parents should register their kindergartener on-line by going to the following link: https://www.hallco.org/web/student-registration/ ... For parents needing assistance with on-line registration, please note the following opportunity: Beginning Monday, April 19, through Thursday April 22, from 9:00AM through 2:00PM, all elementary schools will offer on-site, on-line Kindergarten Registration. A 4:00PM through 7:00PM time slot will be available on Thursday, April 22 in addition to the morning session. Registration will take place outdoors (weather permitting) in the front of elementary schools. Team members will greet parents and assist with the process. Chromebooks will be made available. Parents should bring all required documentation. See the following link for required documentation: https://www.hallco.org/web/student-registration-documents/ Need Help? Call 770-532-8781

If you didn't pick up Chromebooks for your students today you can pick up tomorrow from 8-4 at the gym entrance. Stay in your cars and we'll bring them to you!

Having trouble with your WiFi connections? In addition to all the HCSD school parking lots, free Wi-Fi is available at the following locations: Alberta Park: Tennis Court Area and Concession Stand Hog Mountain Sports Complex: Press Box Johnson High School: Stadium, Baseball, and Softball Press Boxes... Cool Springs Park: Press Box East Hall Community Center: Press Box For more specific details on these locations, please go to the following link: https://www.hallco.org/web/hcsd-wifi-hotspot-locations/

As we finish our last day before the break we wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Blessed Hanukah, Happy New Years or simply a restful end to 2020. Thanks for helping us keep your kids safe during this crazy time! We'll see you in January!

Haven't gotten your public library card so you can have access to their wonderful eBook & audiobook collections? Here are step-by-step instructions of how to sign up! Watch the video here! https://my.nicheacademy.com/pines/course/23712

12/14/2020 HCSD Update Hall County Schools to Shift all Middle and High Schools to Blended Learning on Wednesday; Elementary to Continue In-Person Instruction A...fter careful review of our ability to offer middle and high school instruction, beginning Wednesday, December 16, the Hall County School District will shift all middle and high school students who take part in in-person instruction to blended learning for the remainder of the week, through Friday, December 18. This change will not affect virtual students. All middle and high school teachers and staff will report to schools from December 16-18. Elementary school students will continue to follow the in-person instructional model. The district will continue to monitor elementary school numbers and communicate with principals daily to ensure safety and functionality. Additionally, support from middle and high schools will ensure safe and effective programming at our elementary schools. All Hall County School District extra-curricular activities will switch to a maximum two tickets per participant rule until further notice. No general admission tickets will be sold to the public. This will also apply to the Lanierland basketball tournament. All activities are subject to change based on current conditions. For extra-curricular activities proving to have COVID-19 spread among participants and coaches, additional changes may be required. The Hall County School District will utilize an A/B hybrid schedule January 5-8, 2021, to re-teach 200 Percent Accountability and to ensure we are in a position to deliver in-person instruction after the holiday break. Students whose last names begin with L-Z will report to their school on January 5 and 7. Those with last names beginning with A-K will report on January 6 and 8. The school district continues to stress the importance of observing mitigation practices during this critical timeboth on and off campus for students, families and team members. We encourage everyone to socially distance, wear masks, and take other precautions as we enter the holiday break. [Spanish Version] Las escuelas del condado de Hall cambiarán todas las escuelas intermedias y secundarias al aprendizaje combinado el miércoles; Primaria para continuar la instrucción en persona Después de una revisión cuidadosa de nuestra capacidad para ofrecer instrucción en la escuela intermedia y secundaria, a partir del miércoles 16 de diciembre, el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Hall cambiará a todos los estudiantes de la escuela intermedia y secundaria que participan en la instrucción en persona al aprendizaje combinado durante el resto de la semana. , hasta el viernes 18 de diciembre. Este cambio no afectará a los estudiantes virtuales. Todos los maestros y el personal de las escuelas intermedias y secundarias informarán a las escuelas del 16 al 18 de diciembre. Los estudiantes de la escuela primaria continuarán siguiendo el modelo de instrucción en persona. El distrito continuará monitoreando el número de escuelas primarias y se comunicará con los directores diariamente para garantizar la seguridad y funcionalidad. Además, el apoyo de las escuelas intermedias y secundarias garantizará una programación segura y eficaz en nuestras escuelas primarias. Todas las actividades extracurriculares del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Hall cambiarán a un "máximo de dos boletos por regla de participante" hasta nuevo aviso. No se venderán entradas de admisión general al público. Esto también se aplicará al torneo de baloncesto de Lanierland. Todas las actividades están sujetas a cambios según las condiciones actuales. Para las actividades extracurriculares que demuestren que COVID-19 se ha extendido entre los participantes y los entrenadores, es posible que se requieran cambios adicionales. El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Hall utilizará un horario híbrido A / B del 5 al 8 de enero de 2021 para volver a enseñar el 200 por ciento de responsabilidad y asegurarnos de que estamos en condiciones de impartir instrucción en persona después de las vacaciones. Los estudiantes cuyos apellidos comiencen con L-Z se reportarán a su escuela el 5 y 7 de enero. Aquellos con apellidos que comiencen con A-K se reportarán el 6 y 8 de enero. El distrito escolar continúa enfatizando la importancia de observar las prácticas de mitigación durante este momento crítico, tanto dentro como fuera del campus para los estudiantes, las familias y los miembros del equipo. Alentamos a todos a distanciarse socialmente, usar máscaras y tomar otras precauciones al ingresar a las vacaciones. Will Schofield, Superintendent

Congratulations to Cailyn Thompson & Ethan Thome placing 1st & 2nd place in our Spelling Bee this morning!

The Hall County School District will extend learning from home through January 15, 2021. As of yesterday, there were 170 COVID-19 related absences among Hall C...ounty team members. Additionally, we have 170 to 190 adult absences per day that are non-COVID-19 related. As a result, the district does not have the capacity to safely and effectively support the number of students currently enrolled for in-person instruction. The number of individuals willing to substitute teach is declining daily, and unfortunately, similar to what we witnessed following the Thanksgiving holiday, the number of positive cases and quarantines among team members is increasing significantly. The impact of COVID-19 goes beyond classroom personnel. On average, we have 15 to 20 bus drivers absent per day, and the pool of substitute drivers is extremely limited. Other essential team members from technology, school nutrition, custodial services, and maintenance, are also affected. We have said from day one that our biggest challenge in managing COVID-19 would not be spread among students in our buildings; but rather, would we have enough adults present to hold school and effectively deliver instruction. Additionally, we have an obligation to do our part in protecting the health of the community and in supporting the local healthcare system. As of yesterday, the hospital had two ICU beds available with 315 patients being treated for COVID-19. The district will continue to monitor its numbers internally and will consult with local health officials regarding community spread and available resources. Parents and stakeholders will be notified by the end of the day on Thursday, January 14, concerning next steps for delivery of instruction following the MLK holiday. When we are able to return to in-person instruction, the district will spend a limited number of days following a hybrid A/B schedule to revisit and introduce 200 Percent Accountability and our mitigation measures.

Elf Grams are on sale through tomorrow, December 11! Be sure to get your order in. Elf Grams will be delivered next week! All proceeds will benefit Lanier PTO.

Taco Tuesday is December 15th! Orders need to be placed by 4:00 pm on December 14th. https://form.jotform.com/203103958692156

If you still need to pick up a Chromebook for your student(s) please call the school and let us know so we can have it ready in the front office when you arrive. Thanks!

Creativity at its finest! Finish the squiggles are so much fun.

A Parent's Guide to Raising Digital Natives... from Pioneer RESA.

Enjoy and share delicious Florida fruit with family and friends while helping us raise funds for LSI3. All orders are taken online at https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/1020988 boxes ship directly to you or a loved one. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser and please share this post. #fruitsale #fruitfundraiser #floridaindianrivergroves #lsi3 #lanierelementary #floridasunshine #vitaminc #healthyeating

For those "Inquiring Minds" who may have once wondered just how the "I Spy" books are created...after 28 years they still captivate our Wildcats' attention!

Squiggle drawing creativity! Our students are so creative! Check these out! #hallcountyschools

3rd graders had a blast today reading Balloons Over Broadway and learning about Tony Sarg, the master puppeteer behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Then they got their creative juices flowing to create their own parade masterpieces. Great job kiddos!

Our 5th graders enjoyed an interactive Zoom conference with Hall of Famer, Andre Reed! He taught our students the importance of respect, commitment and perseverance. The characteristics that helped him to make it to the NFL and Hall of Fame!

Our PTO fall fundraiser is going on now through December 4th for delicious Indian River Fruit! Place your order today!

We're having another Spirit Wear Sale starting today and ending on Wednesday December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. You may purchase t-shirts, long-sleeved t-shirts, sweatshirts or hoodies! The shirts will be back in time for Christmas! Thanks for supporting the school! Tendremos otra Venta de Ropa de Espíritu hasta el miércoles 2 de diciembre a las 6:00 pm ¡Puede comprar camisetas, camisetas de manga larga, sudaderas o sudaderas con capucha! ¡Las camisetas volverán a tiempo para Navidad! ¡Gracias por apoyar a la escuela! https://fit-to-a-tee-promotions-inc.printavo.com/m/lanier/

Our online fruit sale is in full swing!Orders are due by December 04. Order online @ https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/1020988 and your order ...will ship directly to an address in the continental US. Don’t forget to forward and share! #fruitsale #fruitfundraiser #floridaindianrivergroves #lsi3 #lanierelementary See more

Our Student Council representatives were busy this afternoon counting the cans from our can food drive and the winners of the extra recess are .....2nd and 3rd grade!! Thanks to everyone who donated to the Georgia Mountain Food Bank.

The Hall County School District is set to receive 27 new buses for its transportation department. This is possible primarily because of the community’s approval... of general obligation bonds at the June 9 referendum. Fourteen of these vehicles have already arrived. Ten will be used for special education travel purposes, while four transit vehicles will replace older route buses within the district’s regular transit fleet. Thirteen more transits will arrive later and will replace older buses. The new transits differ from other buses in that the engine is located toward the rear of the vehicle, which provides two distinct advantages. First, the rear placement distributes the weight of the engine evenly over four tires, as opposed to two. This reduces wear and tear. Secondly, the engine placement allows mechanics easier access. Both will save the district and the community time and money. Clay Hobbs, Director of Transportation for the Hall County School District, is pleased with the new vehicles. Our department will benefit greatly from these new transits. The engine placement makes the driver compartment safer, and there is less engine noise in the front of the bus, which makes hearing the students and the radio much easier. Other advantages are the savings we will see in maintenance and tire cost. Replacement of steer tires will be cut by a one third to one-half, and we estimate half the time for monthly engine maintenance. In all, we expect the students, drivers, and mechanics to be very happy with these buses. I am grateful to the people of Hall County for approving our bond referendum. I am also thankful to the Hall County Board of Education for prioritizing Pupil Transportation. It is truly a blessing to work for a community that truly values public education. Transportation Shop Foreman displays the new Transits in the following photos.

Congratulations to our nurse, Diana Etris, for being select November's Staff Member of the Month! We definitely wouldn't be able to function without her this year!

Congratulations to our STEM teacher, Susan Howard, for being selected November's Teacher of the Month!

Congratulations to our Pumpkin Contest Winners! 1st Place- Maggie, 2nd Place -Mady, 3rd place- Braylon. Thanks to everyone who donated and helped us raise $416.86 for the Rally Foundation!

Since we only had 1 day to vote/donate last week, we are going to extend our voting through Wednesday! Remember to bring your money on Monday or Wednesday! All donations will go to the Rally Foundation!

We're looking forward to seeing everyone in the morning! Please note that buses will not travel on impassable roads. Students who do not have access to a bus because of road conditions should contact their school. Additionally, allowances will be made for families still without power. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your school’s administration.... El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Hall operará en un horario normal mañana, lunes 2 de noviembre. Sin embargo, tenga en cuenta que los autobuses no viajarán por carreteras intransitables. Los estudiantes que no tengan acceso a un autobús debido a las condiciones de la carretera deben comunicarse con su escuela. Además, se harán asignaciones para las familias que aún no tienen electricidad. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, comuníquese con la administración de su escuela.

From the HCSD Superintendent: Our community is still recovering from the damage caused by Tropical Storm Zeta. As of this email, almost 20,000 Hall residences and several HCSD schools are still without power. Additionally, numerous roads are still closed due to fallen trees and/or power lines. Therefore, Friday, October 30 will be a School-from-Home day for students that are typically in-person. Virtual learning will continue as normal. These plans are dependent upon elect...ricity and internet capacity. We are aware that a portion of teachers and students cannot access the internet. Allowances will be made for those instances. Stay safe! We look forward to seeing you all on Monday!

Finish the Squiggle. If you follow us on Twitter you've seen our kids' creativity. They are given a picture that has random "squiggles" on it and are asked to finish it. Check out a few from this past week:

Because of the weather...

Don’t forget to bring your money tomorrow thru Friday to vote on your favorite pumpkin and support the Rally Foundation!

Parents: please complete the attached survey if you want to change your child’s instructional model from in-person to virtual or from virtual to in-person for 2nd semester. You do not complete the survey if you seek no change in your child’s current instructional model. English Survey Link for Parents https://forms.gle/5RN6foh4bQL8Y7W27 Padres: complete la encuesta adjunta si desea cambiar el modelo de instrucción de su hijo de en persona a virtual o de virtual a en persona d...urante el segundo semestre. No completa la encuesta si no busca ningún cambio en el modelo educativo actual de su hijo. Spanish Survey Link for Parents https://forms.gle/WpjszN2bGJaZP4AeA See more

Lunch is free for all of our kids right now, but the Free and Reduced Lunch Applications help determine so much more. Please fill yours out so our kids don't miss out in the other four areas! El almuerzo es gratis para todos nuestros niños en este momento, pero las solicitudes de almuerzo gratis y reducido ayudan a determinar mucho más. Por favor, complete el suyo para que nuestros niños no se pierdan las otras cuatro áreas.

We want everyone to have a safe and fun Halloween. Here are a few tips to consider during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mrs. Wayne's class celebrates inquiry each month with a themed inquiry day. This month's theme was "Under the Big Top" to coincide with their "The One and Only Ivan" read aloud. They painted Character Trait Pumpkin Clowns, and practiced their tightrope balancing and support skills by stacking cups.

This week our 5th graders exploded pumpkins using rubber bands in STEM class. Poor Ms. Sandra got a surprise Wednesday afternoon...

Enjoy your day off tomorrow! We'll see you Tuesday. Remember you Tie Dye for "Don't Worry, Be Happy" our first day of Red Ribbon Week! The other days: Wednesday: Wear Red for "Wildcats Rock Red Ribbon Week" Thursday: Wear a Superhero Shirt for "Be a Superhero: Say No to Drugs"... Friday: Wear your favorite team jersey to "Team Up Against Drugs" See more

Hey Parents! Please fill out this form to let us know if you want your student to get meals to go on Friday, October 23rd, for the weekend. (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) Remember there is no school on Monday, October 26th. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSc6vUrHW6ZD3x2gK/viewform

YES! Thanks to all of our bus drivers who take such good care of our kids before and after school! You guys are the BEST!

Finish the Squiggle - Creativity Activity - Excellent work, kiddos!

When 3rd graders kept falling down purposely during recess today, we asked for an explanation. They said they were playing Toy Story....Andy’s Coming! Love their creativity so Mrs. Wingo’s class recreated the Disney scene. P.S.-This will also be us teachers collapsing when we get home this afternoon. #creativityontheplayground #toystory

Don't forget to place your order for Moe's for next Tuesday (10/20)! Follow the link below: Payment link: https://form.jotform.com/202686263784162

Lanier Elementary would like to thank Wal-mart at 1435 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA for its generous donation of school supplies for its students and teachers!!

Our virtual teachers rock! Congratulations to October’s Teacher of the Month, K-2 virtual teacher, Jill Spinks!!

Congratulations to our Media Specialist, Allyson David, for being selected LSi3's 2021-22 Teacher of the Year!

If you have a child in any Hall County School you are automatically enrolled in that school's Remind messaging account. The staff who monitor the school remind accounts will happily remove you from the roster if you reply with a simple, "please remove me from this list" OR you can remove yourself automatically by replying @STOPALL to be removed completely, or @LEAVE to be removed from a particular teacher's class. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY WITH PROFANITY OR HATEFUL RANTS. We are not trying to annoy you. We only want you to be informed of what is happening in your child's school.

The Hall County School System is one of three Georgia school districts to receive funding from a federal grant titled, Project Aware, which is designed to incre...ase mental health awareness in schools. Hall county proudly joins Bibb and Houston Counties as GA recipients of the grant. The Hall County School District will receive 400,000 dollars a year for a period of five years. We have known for a long time that students are more than just academic beings, said Tamara Etterling, Director of Student Services for the district. "We have a bigger task than simply educating kids. With this grant, we can do more for the whole child and help them to reach their full potential! This goes beyond the classroom and addresses areas like mental health and well-being that we know undoubtedly impact all facets of life - including the classroom. "Prior to the pandemic, our district’s mental health initiative was already underway, said Superintendent Will Schofield. Certainly the era of COVID has raised the anxiety and trauma levels even higher for many students already struggling with mental health issues. The bottom line is we have young people who are struggling, and we need to support them. The funding provided by Project Aware will allow us to build upon a strong foundation and expand some practices to better meet those students’ needs. The Hall County School District is grateful for the grant and looks forward using the funding to better meet the needs of its students and community.

Taco Tuesday just got easier, well at least for October 20th! Order by October 18 and drive by to pick up.

3rd graders enjoyed learning about Georgia animals and their adaptations today! Big thanks to Smithgall Woods and Kathy Church for bringing the field trip to us!

Our wonderful PTO got creative and made some fun outdoor spaces on the kindergarten playground!

Since we couldn't practice social distancing AND get a faculty picture, we improvised...see how many of the LSi3 staff you recognize!

Buy your Lanier Spirit Wear now! * When you order include your child’s name. If you have already ordered to be sent to the school, please let your child’s homeroom teacher know the name you ordered under so PTO can make sure it is delivered to your child.

Use the link below to order your Spirit Wear Now! https://fit-to-a-tee-promotions-inc.printavo.com//lanier-/ All orders will be online this year, and you have an option of paying for shipping and getting it shipped straight to your house or saving on shipping and getting it sent to the school.... We have all different types of shirts and a water bottle! The deadline to order shirts is Thursday September 10th.

So happy about our new message.....it’s been a long time since March! Can’t wait to see our Wildcats on Monday!

We have the best PTO! Thank you for helping keep our kids safe during this crazy pandemic!

Thanks so much to our wonderful PTO and all of the amazing volunteers!

Thanks so much to our wonderful PTO for treating our staff to breakfast this morning!

We are getting Chromebooks and iPads ready for our students' return! In order for your child to be able to use these devices please log into Infinite Campus and digitally sign the Device Check Out form. Please read carefully before signing since our loan policy has changed this year. Instructions can be found here: https://lanier.hallco.org/web/esign-device-check-out/

This is one of Mrs. David's favorite books.

We are getting ready to start our school year. Please make sure you check out this slideshow to see our plans for reopening LSi3! (Spanish version in comments) https://docs.google.com//12gmfAsLqoNsKZxU8nAT5nShWnO/edit

All Hall County Employees, when working with team members or students, will be required to wear a mask and/or face covering. All students are required to have a face covering. When practical, and per CDC guidelines, students will be required to wear their face covering when not socially distanced from others. Todos los empleados del Condado de Hall, cuando trabajen con miembros del equipo o estudiantes, deberán usar una máscara y / o cubrirse la cara. Todos los estudiantes deben cubrirse la cara. Cuando sea práctico, y de acuerdo con las pautas de los CDC, se requerirá que los estudiantes se cubran la cara cuando no estén socialmente distanciados de los demás.

From August 10 through 21, the Hall County School District will provide meals at no cost to children under 18 by way of bus delivery. Breakfast and lunch meals will be delivered daily, Monday through Thursday. Thursday deliveries will consist of breakfast and lunch for both Thursday and Friday. Bus deliveries will begin at 8:30am and routes should finish by 9:30am. Please be in view from the road when waiting for meal deliveries. Food not immediately consumed should be stored... in a refrigerator or cooler. Meal pickups will also be available at most schools. Please check the Hall County Nutrition website for pick up times https://foodservices.hallco.org/web/. You may also contact your child’s school regarding meal pick up information. For questions regarding bus routes, please call Transportation at 770-287-0942. For questions related to menus, please call Nutrition at 770-534-1080. Del 10 al 21 de agosto, el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Hall proporcionará comidas sin costo a los niños menores de 18 años a través de la entrega del autobús. El desayuno y el almuerzo serán entregados diariamente, de lunes a jueves. Las entregas de los jueves consistirán en desayuno y almuerzo para los jueves y viernes. Las entregas de autobuses comenzarán a las 8:30 a.m. y las rutas deben terminar a las 9:30 a.m. Esté a la vista desde la carretera cuando espere las entregas de comida. Los alimentos que no se consumen de inmediato deben almacenarse en un refrigerador o refrigerador. Las recogidas de comidas también estarán disponibles en la mayoría de las escuelas. Visite el sitio web de Hall County Nutrition para conocer los horarios de recogida https://foodservices.hallco.org/web/. También puede comunicarse con la escuela de su hijo con respecto a la información de recogida de comidas. Si tiene preguntas sobre las rutas de autobuses, llame a Transporte al 770-287-0942. Para preguntas relacionadas con los menús, llame a Nutrición al 770-534-1080.

We sure will miss seeing Mrs. Gail for her annual Summer Reading kick-off, but we wish her a very happy retirement!