During the week of April 29, 2019 the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Lynnfield Public Schools. The Office of Public School Monitoring visits each district and charter school every three years to monitor compliance with federal and state special education and civil rights regulations. Areas of review related to special education include outreach, professional licensure, special education facilities, and program evaluation. Areas of review related to civil rights include bullying, student discipline, physical restraint, and equal access to school programs for all students. In addition to the onsite visit, parent outreach is an important part of the review process. The review chairperson from the Office of Public School Monitoring will send all parents of students with disabilities an online survey that focuses on key areas of their child’s special education program. Survey results will contribute to the development of a report. During the onsite review, the Office of Public School Monitoring will interview the chairperson(s) of the district’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Other onsite activities may include interviews of district staff and administrators and onsite observations. Parents and other individuals may call Deborah Conover, Public School Monitoring Chairperson, at (781) 338- 3736 to request a telephone interview. If an individual requires an accommodation, such as translation, to participate in an interview, the Department will make the necessary arrangements. Within approximately 60 business days after the onsite visit, the review chairperson will provide the district with a report with information about areas in which the district meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and areas in which the district requires assistance to correct or improve practices. The public will be able to access the report at www.doe.mass.edu/pqa/review/cpr/reports/.

The Lynnfield Community is invited to a special presentation on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. We are most fortunate to have Carrie Cariello coming to Lynnfield as a guest speaker. The topic is Exploring The Colorful World of Autism. Carrie speaks regularly about autism, marriage and motherhood! She is an accomplished author and writes a weekly blog; www.carriecariello.com. See the attached flyer for details! We hope you can make it. Regards, Jane Tremblay

The Lynnfield Public Schools sponsors free Child Find screenings for children ages 3 through 5. Parents who suspect their children may have a disability or may not be developing skills at age-appropriate times may wish to have them screened at the Child Find Screening. Specialists screen children’s overall development, including speech and language, motor skills and learning. Results are shared with parents and are confidential. Screenings will be held by appointment only on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Lynnfield Preschool located at Summer Street School, 262 Summer Street. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact Stacey Albano at 781-581-5140 or e-mail albanos@lynnfield.k12.ma.us.

"Everyone worries and feels anxious at times" Lynn is an expert on anxiety and its impact on children and adults. Her book, Anxious Kids- Anxious Parents is a great resource for parents and educators. Lynn will be speaking to our entire faculty and collaborating with many of our support staff this year. Several faculty members have chosen this book to support their professional practice. We recommend you take advantage of this can't miss opportunity to see Lynn Lyons speak in person at LMS! Parents/guardians, educators, and community members all are welcome! Special thanks to Lahey Health for making this all possible; they continue to be a major supporter of our professional development initiatives.

The Lynnfield Board of Health will be offering the flu shot ( NO flu mist ) to all staff and interested family members on the dates listed below: Friday September 22 Summer Street School 7:00 am Clinic Thursday September 28 High School 7:15 am Teachers Room Thursday October 5 Middle School 7:00 am Guidance Conference Room Note: Due to a limited supply of flu vaccine; the Board of Health Nurse can only commit to the above schedule at this time. School personnel can receive the vaccine at any of listed the schools. Please contact the respective school nurse prior to the scheduled date. If additional vaccine becomes available, we will host a clinic at Huckleberry Hill School in October. There are two payment options for the vaccine: 1. The flu vaccine is covered by the majority of insurance plans except Aetna and United Healthcare. If you choose the insurance option, The Lynnfield Health Department 2017-18 Insurance Information Form must be completed in full and signed along with a copy of your insurance card in the space provided on the front page of the form. The forms are available in your school clinic or you can click on the 2017 Flu Insurance Forms link on the district website. The school nurse can assist you with completing the form ahead of the scheduled clinic. 2. If you are not using the insurance option, the cost is $20.00 payable on the day of the clinic by cash or check to the Lynnfield Board of Health. Please let your school nurse know your interest in receiving the flu shot, as well as which clinic you plan to attend. I encourage you to consider this opportunity; it is convenient, cost effective and has potential to keep you healthy this winter!

TOWN OF LYNNFIELD-Lynnfield School Committee SCHOOL CHOICE HEARING Tuesday, May 9, 2017 6:30 PM Lynnfield High School Media Center - Citizens of the community are invited to attend this Public Hearing. Respectively submitted, Jane Tremblay Superintendent of Schools

The Lynnfield School Committee has scheduled a Public Hearing on the proposed School Budget for the period of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. The Hearing will be on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 6:30 PM in the Media Center at Lynnfield High School. Citizens of the community are invited to attend this Public Hearing.