Frances Lacy Elementary School
“Elevating and Accelerating Every Child”
March 22, 2017
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Spring Break: April 10-14
Message from the Principal
School Messenger - I want to inform you of an important change in how I share
information. Starting this month, WCPSS will expand the service for School Messenger to
include text and email messages along with the phone messages we send to you. Our school will
begin sharing general information via text messaging and email instead of an automated phone
call. You’ll still receive automated phone calls from me, but I’ll reserve them
for urgent situations. Before we start this process, you will receive an opt-in message on the cell
phone we have on record. I hope you will take a few moments to follow the steps to "Opt-In" to
text messages. You may also simply opt-in to receive text messages by texting YES to the
number 67587 now. I’ll be sending a letter home with more information or you can
visit www.wcpss.net/schoolmessenger. If you have contact information you wish to update, you
may also contact Ms. Spooney at [email protected].
PTA Meeting - Wednesday, March 29th at 9:00am
Please join us for our next PTA Meeting on Wednesday, March 29th at 9:00am in the mobile
trailer #2475 (the old music trailer). Please consider attending as your participation and voice is a
vital part of the PTA’s decision making process. We look forward to seeing you there!
Cultural Arts
Lacy is thrilled to announce our upcoming author visit on Friday, April 7 with Andy Griffiths,
one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors. Andy’s books have been NY Times
bestsellers, adapted for the stage and television and encourage children to laugh and appreciate
reading. Andy visits America once a year promoting his popular TREEHOUSE series. He is a
passionate entertainer and will engage our 2nd – 5th grade students. Pre-order book forms are in
folders and on MemHub and due March 31. Questions: Marla Turlington 919.781.7419
/ [email protected] / Andy’s webpage: http://www.andygriffiths.com.au
BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN
The Lacy Lion Fun Run is TOMORROW, Thursday, March 23rd! All are invited to cheer on
your students during their Fun Run! Note that run times have been changed due to
cold weather:
K-1: 10:30am – 11:30am
2-3: 11:40am – 12:40pm
4-5: 12:50pm - 1:50pm
There is still time to pledge and help reach our school goal. Thanks for your continued
generosity and support!!
~ Boosterthon Fun Run for First in Fitness students will take place in the gym at 2:15 on
Wednesday, March 22nd. ~
Yoga Club
Yoga Club will offer kids an introduction to breathing techniques, postures, and games
promoting mindfulness. The club will meet on select Tuesdays from 7:30 - 8 am in the
gym. Sign-up is required as class size is limited. Join the Yoga Club on MemberHub for more
information or contact Mandy Schoonmaker at [email protected] with questions.
Sessions for Kids Grades K - 2
Week 1 - Tuesday, March 28
Sessions for Kids Grades 3 - 5
Week 1 - Tuesday, May 2
Week 2 - Tuesday, April 4
Week 3 - Tuesday, April 18
Week 4 - Tuesday, April 25
Week 2 - Tuesday, May 9
Week 3 - Tuesday, May 16
Week 4 - Tuesday, May 23
SPRING CLOTHING DRIVE AND DISTRIBUTION
Please start gathering up your gently used spring and summer clothing for our clothing drive!
Neighbors and friends will gladly help us by cleaning out their closets, too. We are looking for
gently used spring/summer clothing, sizes 3-16. We also need new underwear, camisoles and
socks. We cannot accept fall/winter clothing, used underwear or socks, tights, pajamas, or
bathing suits. Don't forget your middle schoolers have clothes that will fit our 4th and 5th
graders! We especially need clothing appropriate for 5th grade graduation. To make a donation,
bag and label clothing by gender and size. Drop off items in morning carpool next week:
March 27 - 31. Clothes will be distributed from the stage on Tuesday, April 4th. If you wish for
your child to receive clothes, please turn in the form to your child's teacher by Thursday, March
30th. One form per family. If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Bunn, Lacy
Counselor, 919-881-4920, ext. 23388, or Morgan Ford ([email protected]) and Kacey Ragsdale
([email protected]), Community Outreach Co-Chairs.
Lacy Makes First Appearance at NC State Scholastic Chess Championship
The Lacy Chess Club earned a trophy at its first appearance at the NC Scholastic Chess
Championship at the Raleigh Convention Center March 11-12. The K-1 team finished 9th out of
14 teams and earned a team trophy for Lacy with a top ten finish. The K-3 team finished 12th out
of 26 teams and the K-5 team finished 15th out of 31 teams. The K-1 players were Beckett
Atkins, Emrys Greiner, Carter Jenkins and Kathryn Minsley. The K-3 players were Leyton
Atkins, Andrew Byrd, Harrison Jenkins, Nathaniel Minsley, Brax Royal and Isaac Thomas. The
K-5 players were Gabriel Brown, Keenan Curtis, Thomas Dragone, Owyn Greiner, Lauren Lloyd
and Morgan Lloyd.
Last Chance to Order a YEARBOOK
If you ordered one online Thank you!! There is a form in your child’s Wednesday folder to
order by check for those of you who did not order online. This is your last chance please send in
the order form with payment.
You may also find WEDNESDAY WORDS available online at: lacyes.wcpss.net
Wednesday
March 22
Thursday
March 23
Martin Open House for Rising 6th
graders/3:30-5:00 & 6:00-7:30
First in Fitness: 10:00-2:00
Thursday
March 23
Boosterthon Fun Run
Friday
March 24
Monday-Thursday
March 27-30
Globalympics Celebration
2:15 cafeteria
Spring Clothing Drive
Wednesday
March 29
PTA meeting: 9:00
Friday
March 31
Kindergarten: NCSU Farm Days
10:00-1:00
Friday
April 7
Monday-Friday
April 10-14
Andy Griffiths: Visiting Author for
grades 2-5; 8:45 – 10:30
SPRING BREAK 
Thursday
May 11
Chorus performance 6:00 pm