From the Principal's Desk:

Dear Lieb families,

Welcome back to a new and exciting upcoming school year! We look forward to working with all of our Lieb families and would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of you for being an essential part of Lieb School, whether you are a returning family or new to Lieb.

First and foremost, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to our exceptional custodial team. They have worked tirelessly during the summer to ensure that our school is not only safe but also a beautiful and clean environment for our students to thrive. Their dedication to maintaining a safe and organized learning space is truly commendable, and we are grateful to have them as part of our team.

The upcoming school year promises to be filled with engaging curriculum and numerous extracurricular activities. Elementary students grow so much in a school year, physically, academically, and emotionally. We are happy to celebrate their accomplishments through PBIS. This year’s PBIS theme is Outer Space as “our students are truly out of this world”!

Mark your calendars for our annual Open House event happening on August 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., before the first day of school on August 18th. This event is an excellent opportunity for families to meet their child's teachers, explore the classrooms, and reduce first day jitters as they return the next day for a half day. We encourage you all to attend and actively participate as we begin our school-family partnership in education. Please take time at Open House to find the entrance and exit doors for arrival and dismissal as well and discuss details with your child.

During the first full week of school, older siblings of K-1 students may meet their sibling at their classroom and exit together as they get used to the exit system. All kindergarten and first grade teachers do exit with their students and remain with them as they wait for rides. Please be sure your child’s teacher knows whether they will be picked up in the car rider line or you will be waiting for them at their exit door. Typically, teachers wait with students for a couple minutes for them to find their trusted adult and then they proceed to the car rider line in the blue curb area. All kindergarteners will attend Kindergarten Orientation with their parents on August 18th from 9:30-11:00a.m. on the first day of school.

We hope to sponsor a strong relationship with our community resources and are proud to announce our partnership with Arab American Family Services. Representatives from their organization will be present at our Open House. If you are interested in learning more about their services or would like to participate in their parent mentoring program for students at Lieb, please stop by their table for more information.

Additionally, we are exploring the possibility of offering before and after-school care through the FLASH program, run by the Oak Lawn Park District. If you are interested in this program, please reach out to the Oak Lawn Park District for more information. They will also be available during our Open House to address any inquiries you may have.

Thank you for being a vital part of our Lieb community. We are eager to make this school year an unforgettable one for all of our students and families.

With warm regards,

Principal Rhonda Kulig

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