🌈 Autism Acceptance Week is COMING NEXT WEEK (March 30th-April 2nd)! 🌈

Lion Families,

We are excited to celebrate Autism Acceptance Week at our school March 30th-April 2nd! This special week is a time for us to learn, grow, and show kindness as we recognize and celebrate the unique strengths and differences that make each of us special.

Autism Acceptance Week helps us understand that everyone learns, communicates, and experiences the world in their own way—and that’s something to be appreciated and respected.

We encourage students and staff to participate in our spirit days (details below) as a way to show support and acceptance:

💙 Monday: Neurodiversity Day- Bright colors or tie-dyed from your head to your toes!
🧦 Tuesday: Sensory Friendly Day- Wear comfy clothes!
🤝 Wednesday: Autism Acceptance Day- Wear RED!
🌈 Thursday: Team Day- Wear our school colors (burgundy and blue), a school shirt, or your School Autism Shirt!

Families can support Autism Acceptance Week by talking with their children about kindness, understanding, and celebrating differences. Together, we can build a school community where everyone feels valued, included, and accepted.

RCSS Calendar Reminders
April 2 – 2 Hr. Early Release
April 3-10 – Spring Break
Students return April 13

On March 20th, Level Cross Elementary welcomed Dr. Stephen Gainey, RCSS Superintendent, who read to Mrs. Sparks’ and Mrs. Peterson’s third grade students as part of the district’s Leadership Reads program. RCSS leaders help inspire young readers and support literacy in the classroom.

Due to the forecast of severe weather for tomorrow, all schools in the RCSS will be closed tomorrow, Monday (3/16/26).

So proud of this team for their dedication!! They did amazing today at the District Battle of Books Competition!! Thank you Mollee Stout for helping coach Battle of the Books!

Kindergarten Registration is underway now! Visit the school your child should attend to register.

Kindergarten Registration is underway now! Visit the school your child should attend to register.

We are so excited to welcome our future Lions to Level Cross tonight for Kindergarten Registration!! If you have a child who will turn 5 on or before August 31, 2026, please make plans to attend our Kindergarten registration tonight from 5:00-7:00 pm. This is a floating event and will allow families to meet school staff, learn more about our school, and complete necessary paperwork. Please bring your driver’s license or picture ID, a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate, a current immunization record, a current utility bill or lease agreement, and any applicable custody papers. We look forward to meeting our newest Lions tonight!!

On February 25th, Level Cross Elementary welcomed Amber Ward, Randolph County School System’s Public Information Officer, who read to Mrs. Chewning’s class and Mrs. Petroff’s second grade students as part of the district’s Leadership Reads program. RCSS leaders help inspire young readers and support literacy in the classroom.

No School Reminder:

There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Tuesday, March 3rd. This is a teacher workday for staff.

💙🌟 We Love Our School Social Worker! 🌟💙

This week we’re celebrating National School Social Worker Appreciation Week, recognized by the National Association of Social Workers!

At Level Cross Elementary, our school social worker helps our students:

❤️ Feel safe and supported
📚 Stay focused on learning
🤝 Connect families with helpful resources
🌈 Grow socially and emotionally

She makes a difference every single day by supporting our students, families, and staff with compassion and care. We are so grateful for Ms. Gilbert!

If you see our school social worker this week, help us say THANK YOU for the incredible impact they make in our school community! 💛

#LevelCrossElementary #SchoolSocialWorkerAppreciation #ThankYou

🥣⚔️ The Quest for School Breakfast Begins! ⚔️🥣

Level Cross Elementary is celebrating National School Breakfast Week March 2–6, 2026! 🎉

This year’s theme, “The Quest for School Breakfast,” reminds us that every great school day starts with a healthy breakfast! 🍎🥞🥛

When students eat breakfast, they:
⭐ Have more energy
⭐ Focus better in class
⭐ Feel ready to learn and grow

Join us on this delicious adventure by encouraging your child to eat breakfast at school this week! 🗺️✨

A big THANK YOU to our amazing cafeteria team and the School Nutrition Association for supporting healthy habits for our students every day! 💛

#LevelCrossElementary #NSBW2026 #TheQuestForSchoolBreakfast #FuelForLearning #HealthyStart

We want to congratulate Levi Richardson for taking part in the Randolph County Spelling Bee at Sunset Theatre! He represented Level Cross well and we are so proud of him!

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books that they’ll dive into again and again. Our Book Fair will be next week, February 23rd-February 27th. Parents can come shop in the morning from 7:30-7:50, and after our Parent Night on February 26th. We look forward to seeing you at our Scholastic Book Fair!

At last night's Board of Education meeting, the following changes were made to the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year:

🌟🚌 Bus Driver Appreciation Week at Level Cross Elementary 🚌🌟

This week, we proudly celebrate the amazing bus drivers who safely transport our students each day with care, patience, and a smile. You are often the first friendly face our students see in the morning and the last one they see in the afternoon — and your impact matters more than you know.

Thank you for keeping our Lions safe, building positive connections with our families, and helping each school day begin and end on a great note. ❤️

Level Cross Elementary appreciates you today and every day! #BusDriverAppreciationWeek

All schools in the RCSS will operate on regular schedule tomorrow, Monday, February 9.
Thank you for your support of our school system!