August 2016
Lynch Pride Newsletter
LynchElementary School
Cynthia Kidd, Principal 1901 71stAvenue North,St. Petersburg, FL33702
Julie Jones, Assistant Principal Phone 727-570-3170
The Mission of Lynch Elementary School Community is to prepare every student for college, career and citizenship by
providing quality educational experiences and integrating literacy through all disciplines.
Vision: 100% Student Success
The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation or disability in any of its programs, services or activities.
August 2016
Mrs. Kidd, Principal
Julie Jones, Assistant, Principal
Let me introduce to you, Mrs. Cynthia Kidd, Lynch’s new principal. Mrs. Kidd comes to us from Lakewood Elementary. She has been a principal for many years and we are excited to have her here at Lynch. She comes with a wealth of knowledge and excitement.
You will find that she is dedicated to students and families as well as her staff. Mrs. Kidd has been analyzing our data and procedures and working to fine tune our way of work so that we can better serve your child and their growth while here at Lynch.
Mrs. Kidd has two children of her own, grown and in their own careers now as well as a husband who is now retired and likes to sneak off to the golf course while Mrs. Kidd is at work.
I have worked with Mrs. Kidd a few years back and call tell you that she has a warm heart, a great sense of humor, and most importantly a mindset that Lynch Elementary will be an A school shortly.
Mrs. Kidd will be back on campus, Monday August 15th as she recovers from summer surgery. Make sure to introduce yourself as you see her in the morning and afternoons.
Have a great school year!
Julie Jones-Assistant Principal
Jones’ Jots
Julie Jones, Assistant, Principal
Dear Lynch Family,
I am excited to start the 2016-2017 school year. We have a new principal, a few new staff members and/or changes in positions and we are ready to welcome your children and start right away of getting to know them and grow them.
Look for updates on our website this year of assessment dates as well as this newsletter. We will continue to administer county assessments as temperature checks on how students are doing and teachers will be working diligently to differentiate their instruction to meet the individual needs of your child/children.
On a personal note, my two youngest are now both attending High School; where has the time gone? My daughter Olivia made the varsity volleyball team and my son Max is conditioning in order to make the basketball team in the fall. Both of them have well rounded schedules and will be working hard with their classes. My goal as a parent is to be involved both academically and spiritually with their lives. I might learn Spanish this year as Olivia is in Spanish 3 and will probably be practicing with me.
Enjoy this experience of elementary and help us this year build the foundation for your child’s future; time will fly and your babies will be looking for cars and jobs…oh my!
Let’s have a great year! Our theme-Super Heroes, we’re saving lives one child at a time.
Childcare: Please note the bell times below - if you are in need of before/aftercare, please contact one of the following for prices and hours. YMCA is located on campus (895-9622); Fossil Park (893-7756)and Roberts (893-7754)Recreation Centers both have transportation to/from Lynch.
Bell Times: Student hours are 8:35 a.m.-2:35 p.m. daily.
Bikes & Scooters: Bike racks are provided for bikes/scooters on both the east & west sides of the campus. Parents must provide locks. The school is not responsible for the loss of or damage to bikes/scooters. Students are to walk their bikes/scooters while on school grounds. Children are required by law to wear bike helmets.
Bus Circle: Our bus circle is located on 18th Street North, on the east side of the school.CARS ARE NOT ALLOWED in the bus circle between the hours of 8:00-8:45 a.m. and 2:00-3:00 p.m. These measures are to ensure the safety of all of our children.
2016-2017 Student CalendarAug. 10, 2016, Wed. / 1st day of school
August 30, Tuesday / Picture Day- Individual Student (prepay)
Sept. 5, Monday / Labor Day – schools closed
Oct 11, Tuesday / Picture Retake day
Oct. 12, Wednesday / Nonstudent day
Oct. 25, Tuesday / Report cards home
Nov. 21-25 / Thanksgiving Holidays
Dec. 19-30 / Winter Holiday
Jan. 2, 2017, Monday / Non student day
Jan. 3, Tuesday / Students return
Jan. 13, Friday / Report cards home
Jan. 16, Monday / MLK Day – schools closed
Jan. 23, / Classroom Group & Club picture day
Feb. 13, / Spring Picture day (preview pics-then pay)
Feb. 20, Monday / Non student day
March13-17 / Spring Break – school closed
March 20, Monday / Non student day
March 21, Tuesday / Students return
March 31, Friday / Report Cards home
April 14, Friday / Non students days
May 25, Thursday / Last Day of school / report cards home
Car Circle: Our car circle entrance/exit is located on 20th Street at the corner of 71st Avenue North. The staff on duty will direct you to the drop-off/pick-up areas. Please display the sign with your child’s name and grade level on your dashboard (signs will be provided first day of school). There is NO parking in the east parking lot on 18th Street North during arrival and dismissal. Walking to school with your children would help alleviate the traffic congestion. You may park in the neighborhood streets; however, please remember to adhere to city regulations and do not block neighbors' driveways or park in "No Parking" designated areas.
Lunch & Breakfast Information:
Lynch is once again a CEP school, meaning that lunch and breakfast is free to all students regardless of the household income. If your child will be attending an afterschool program and would qualify for free or reduced status, please complete an application. Parents may apply online at it’s a much faster process than the paper form and the parent notification letter will be emailed back to the parent telling them of their child’s meal status for 2016-2017 school year.
Clinic Cards: Please return clinic cards as soon as possible. If your child is sick or injured we need to be able to get in touch with you quickly. Please update as needed.
Dress Code: The approved Modified Student Dress Code for Lynch Elementary School is as follows:
Shirts: polo style, or a Lynch Lion t-shirt (Lynch PTO will send home pre-order forms for t-shirts shortly)
Color Choice: navy blue, light blue, gray, red, white or yellow
Bottoms:skirts, shorts, skorts, pants or jumpers
Color Choice: navy blue or khaki
All other aspects of the Pinellas District Dress Code will be in place.
Tardies: Students should be in their seats, prepared to learn at 8:35 a.m., and will be marked tardy after 8:35 a.m.
Visitors: All Campus visitors must have a valid ID and will be screened before entering campus.
Release of Students: Student safety is our top priority. Students will only be released to those listed on the yellow clinic cards and with valid ID. If you are picking up your child from school before dismissal, come to the office with photo ID. If someone other than a parent or guardian is picking up your child, he/she must have a note from the parent, with a signature and a phone number where a parent can be reached.