Lybrook Elementary School
Mrs. Dao Noi Down, Principal
Mrs. Julie Steinke, Secretary
6238 West Main Street,
Eau Claire, MI 49111
Phone (269) 461-6191 
Fax (269) 461-6662

"Welcome to another year of new beginnings, fun, and learning!  We are always looking for new ways to improve and provide the best possible curriculum and learning for all our children.  "
-- Lybrook Elementary Principal Dao Noi Down  

Lybrook Elementary School is a small town school with a big family feeling.  Our elementary has a dedicated, experienced and caring staff that is willing to go the extra mile to help students. We have a strong curriculum that is aligned with Michigan grade level content expectations. Our students perform above the Michigan Educational Assessment Program target scores that are set by the state of Michigan. We are proud to have passed the yearly standards set by the state of Michigan, as well as pass the "No Child Left Behind" standards set by the federal government.

WHAT’S OFFERED AT LYBROOK

TEACHER LED
*Reading
*Phonics
*Math
*Writing
*Science
*Social Studies
*Computers

SPECIALS
*Music
*Band
*Art
*Gym

We take the education of students very seriously at Lybrook. 

Students may receive one or more of the following supplementary services. . .
TITLE I A—this helps improve our basic programs, supplementing instruction to students who need a boost in their core curriculum.
TITLE I C—this program provides supplementary educational and support services to migrant students (regular school year and summer).
TITLE II D—enhancing education through technology, to improve teaching and learning.
TITLE III—to professional development for staff to help limited English proficient students in the speedy acquisition of English Language proficiency to achieve in the core academic subjects.

Announcements

> Haga clic aquí para ver el calendario escolar y horario.

School hours—
7:45 A.M. - 2:52 P.M.

Drop-Off (Breakfast) @ 7:20 A.M.
Drop-Off (non-breakfast) @ 7:45 A.M.

Half Day Car Rider Pick-Up—
11:05 A.M.

Full Day Car Rider Pick-Up---
2:50 P.M.

Walkers—after buses leave

Office Hours:                         
7:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. (M.-F.)

Lybrook Secretaries:           
Julie Steinke
Val Koppenhoefer

Lybrook Phone:                    
461-6191

PTO News and Events

1st Fundraisers:
Frankenmuth Catolog sales starting Tues Sept 8 and ending Tues Sept 28, 2010.
This is the major fundraiser for the year. The only one before Christmas so plan early and buy a lot.

Look for the PTO letter sent home and return the bottom portion to your child's teacher.

Spirit wear available at most home events. Volunteers are needed to work. Please contact a PTO member. New items: youth small and youth medium tshirts along with crew sweat shirts for adults. Stop by and see us at the games.

Honor Roll coupons for the middle and high school students will be given out the first week of school this year and in January.

Open positions: We need you!! Come to the meetings and see if you would like to be a voting member or hold an office. Current students are welcome to come to the meetings.

PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

>Parent Involvement Compact
>Versión Española del Pacto

Parent involvement is an integral part of Lybrook Elementary. Parents are invited to participate in a variety of activities and part of the parent function is information exchange.

*Parents are informed of Lybrook policies at the beginning of the year.
*Parent, teacher, student, and administrator read and sign a parent compact. This is also translated into Spanish to allow all parents questions and input.
*Parents are involved in understanding the grade level expectations during a parent/teacher meeting at the beginning of the year. Parents have the opportunity to give input regarding what they feel is important to include in our curriculum.
*Migrant parents are involved in review of curriculum, MSIX, priority for service during parent advisory council meetings.
*Parents of children who are identified 'at risk' have at least three opportunities during the school year to meet with Title Specialists for information regarding ideas and strategies to help with the core areas or homework.
*Parents are invited to be a part of Lybrook School Improvement Team. The team meets to discuss topics regarding DIBELS and SWIS data. Best practices & strategies, Ed Yes, assessment of needs, school improvement plan etc.
*Parents are surveyed and informed about volunteer possibilities.
*Parents and community members are invited to be a part of reading to Lybrook students.
*Parent Teacher Conferences--twice per year, parents are invited to be a part of learning about their child's progress and to voice concerns regarding academics as well as behavior.
*Parent Teacher Organization--parents are invited through newsletters to become involved in this organization.
*KID SAVERS--parents are invited to be a part of a Student Assistance Team in helping us gather information regarding their child who may be 'at risk'.