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Lander Friday Newsletter 10-30-2026

Posted Date: 10/30/26 (03:54 PM)
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Lander Friday Newsletter

10-30-2026

A cartoon leopard mascot wearing sunglasses and a 'LEOPARDS' t-shirt, striking a pose.

Message from Mr. Cramer:

Lander families, 

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making our school a welcoming and inspiring place for every student. Together, we can make this quarter a time of growth, achievement, and memorable experiences for our elementary school community.

A heartfelt thank-you to our parent volunteers and PTG for making our recent events such a success. The Trick-or-Treat event last night and Fall Fun Fest parties today, were both such memorable celebrations. It was great to see so many families enjoying time together and celebrating our school community. 

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for fall conferences. We look forward to connecting with participating families soon. There’s still time to schedule a conference if you haven’t already. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on November 12 and 13. Conferences are a great opportunity to talk with your child’s teacher about their progress. If you haven’t scheduled a meeting yet, please do so as soon as possible through the Parent Square message from Mr. Samber.

*Please remember that there is no school for students on Friday, November 6th (Staff PD Day) and Friday, November 13th (Conference Day).

Have a great weekend! 

Warmly,
Shawn
 

Important Dates!

Oct 31: School Fees Due (see details below)
Nov 2:  Lander Night at the Cavs game! See details below
Nov 4:  PTG meeting at 7pm in the library
Nov 5:  PTG Dine to Donate at Arrabiata's!
Nov 6:  No school for students; Staff PD Day
Nov 12:  Parent-Teacher Conferences (3:00-9:00pm)
Nov 13:  No school for students; Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:00am-3:00pm)
Nov 19:  Substitute Opportunity Fair at Lander at 8:15am (see flyer below)
Nov 25:  No school - Conference Comp Day
Nov 26-27:  No school - Thanksgiving Break
 

Substitute Opportunity Fair!

A recruitment flyer for Mayfield City Schools advertising a substitute opportunity fair with dates, roles, and a QR code.
 

Important Attendance Reminders:

An informational poster from Mayfield City Schools titled 'Every Day Counts', emphasizing the importance of consistent attendance.
 

Family GRIT Sharing Form

Families are encouraged to complete this form to share with our staff how their child has shown GRIT outside of school!

Complete G.R.I.T. Form Here
 

School Fees Now Available in Infinite Campus

Dear Parents/Guardians,

School fees have been loaded to student accounts and are now available for review and payment in Infinite Campus / Fees. Please log in at your earliest convenience to review your child's fees and submit payment online via credit card. (Mayfield is a cashless/checkless district, online payments only).  

All fees are due by October 31, 2026.

Fees are used for any and all consumable items (i.e., math workbooks, handwriting workbooks, ELA benchmark supplies, synergy supplies, IXL/Seesaw/Schoology subscriptions, etc). 

Please note that unpaid fees may impact a student's ability to participate in certain school activities, including field trips.

If you have any questions regarding your child's fees, please contact your child's school office for assistance.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
 

CLINIC NEWS

If your child will require medication during the school day or has a health condition that will require special care during the upcoming school year, click on this link: Student Health Services. Along the right side of the page will be forms to download and print for your student’s specific needs. After these forms have been completed by you and your healthcare provider, they can be returned to the school via fax at 440-995-7355 or you can email them to Kathy Schmidt at kschmidt@mayfieldschools.org.

Please have all forms and medications at the school by 8/24/2026 so that your child is all set for the first day of school.
A yellow informational flyer from Mayfield City Schools detailing guidelines on when to keep a child home.
 

FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION

Food Service Website
Free/Reduce Meal Benefits
 

November - Breakfast Menu

A school breakfast menu calendar for November 2026, detailing daily food options.

November - Lunch Menu

A school lunch menu calendar for November 2026, featuring daily meal options from Monday to Friday.
 

Hazel Health

Poster promoting Hazel Health's online therapy program for students, featuring icons for expert support, proven results, and fast access.
 

Right at School - Before & After Care Info!

***RAS pick up and drop off door is #12 (near the gym)

Right at School Website
 

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation Website Info
Edulog Parent Portal Info
A QR code with a black and white pixelated pattern.

Edulog Bus App

Stay Informed with Our Bus Tracking App

You have access to a revolutionary smartphone app that helps to improve communication, school bus safety, and efficiency.

The Edulog Parent Portal app provides you with planned time and location information for your child's bus ride to and from school. On a daily basis, the app will show you the GPS location of the bus and send you a push notification when it is nearing your bus stop.

This app is free of charge for our parents, caregivers, and students. In addition to displaying the location of your bus and sending the notifications, you can also receive time-sensitive messages from our transportation department. You will also receive notification when a substitute bus is running your route due to maintenance, absences, etc.
 

Lander Night at the Cavs Game!

Promotional flyer for Lander Elementary Night at Rocket Arena featuring the Cleveland Cavaliers.
 

Lander PTG Info

Lander Parent Teacher Group 2026-2027 meeting schedule from September to May.
A November PTG dates flyer with an autumn leaf background, listing school events and social media handles.
A promotional flyer for Arrabbiata's Italian Restaurant featuring a photo of pasta and details for a 'Dinner 2 Donate' fundraiser on Thursday, 11/5.
 

1st and 4th grade buddies!

A bright, cheerful elementary classroom with students engaged in various activities at tables and sitting on a large alphabet rug.
A bright, colorful elementary classroom is filled with students seated at tables, working on worksheets and drawing.
 

Info from Mayfield's District Parent Mentor

Community Resource Directory
 
Religious Exemption Day Form
 

Mayfield High School Presents Little Women

Join us for a heartwarming theatrical experience as Mayfield High School brings the beloved story of Little Women to the stage. This contemporary Broadway musical celebrates family, love, ambition and the bonds that bring us together.

Performance Dates:
  • Friday, Nov. 20 | 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 21 | 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 22 | 2 p.m.

Senior Citizen Preview: Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. Free admission for senior citizens. No ticket required.

Tickets:
  • $10 for students, children and seniors
  • $15 for adults
*Purchase tickets at MayfieldVocalMusic.org or at the door.

New this year: Guests will select their specific seats when purchasing tickets. 

Bring your family and friends and support our talented Mayfield students!

For questions, email MayfieldVocalMusic@gmail.com. 
 

Mayfield Library Events for November!

Title goes here

Thursday, November 05: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children will learn to thread a needle, sew a button, and learn basic stitches.

Thursday, November 12: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades K-5 are invited to join us at the library for an open-ended LEGO activity!

Saturday, November 14: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drop in to play chess and checkers with other kids. All skill levels welcome!

Saturday, November 21: 10:00am - 10:45am
Drop in for a morning sing-along program, with instruments, rhythm and movement, and lots of fun for families of all ages.
 

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES EFFECTIVE 9-8-26

A top-down diagram shows a parking lot traffic flow, including a designated drop-off zone, entrance, and exit paths.
  • Cars will pull in the Lander main driveway on the left side. Stay to the left at all times.
  • Cars will follow the Temple parking lot route and then continue, as shown, through the back parking lot to the drop off/pick up zones.
  • Students should enter/exit the car on the left side for both arrival and dismissal.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we attempt to 
expedite the car line process and reduce traffic congestion.

School arrival information for car riders and walkers, detailing drop-off times and procedures.
A flyer titled 'Dismissal' details procedures for car riders and walkers, with dismissal times from 2:20 to 2:30pm.
 

Stay Connected with Us!

Please feel free to reach out if you need anything:

Shawn Cramer, Principal scramer@mayfieldschools.org

Mike Samber, Assistant Principal msamber@mayfieldschools.org

Tara Kelley, School Counselor tkelley@mayfieldschools.org

Brittany German, School Psychologist bgerman@mayfieldschools.org

Nicky Digeronimo, School Secretary, NDiGERONIMO@mayfieldschools.org

Jamie Perry, School Secretary, jperry@mayfieldschools.org

Kathy Schmidt, Health Care Paraprofessional, kschmidt@mayfieldschools.org
A laptop surrounded by colorful social media icons and speech bubbles.
A school mural welcomes visitors with a jaguar wearing a cap.

Lander Elementary School

We are Lander Elementary School, home of the Lander Leopards! We serve approximately 500 students in grades K-5th from the Mayfield Heights Community. We consider ourselves a family and work to ensure that our students feel safe and welcome.
Phone: 440-995-7350
Instagram: @LanderElemMayfield



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