As a parent, you are vital to your child's education. We believe that we are your partner in that endeavor and help create a safe and caring learning environment. All Lippman parents are members of ParenTeam, which plays an active role in supporting the school. ParenTeam sponsors field trips, provides school spirit items, fund-raisers for special projects and much, much more.
 
For More Information: Review ParenTeam Initiatives

Each week, the students gain enriching experiences provided by our talented specialists. In addition, the Shaw JCC offers a wide variety of after school clubs including karate, computers, chess, dance and more. The Shaw JCC also provides students with opportunities to join a number of athletic teams, which compete with other local private schools. Additionally, the Shaw JCC offers an after school child care program called KidSpace. Activities at KidSpace include: arts, athletics, community activities, and a homework club as well as an extended day care program.
 
For More Information: Review Enrichment & Childcare Programs

Homework provides the opportunity to practice newly acquired skills and develop independence and learning over time. Our teaching teams work closely to coordinate homework assignments to stay within appropriate grade level guidelines. Each grade has a set amount of time dedicated to homework during the week. Minimal homework is given in Kindergarten as teachers feel it is appropriate to develop the habit of home study. Homework ranges in grades one to two from 20 to 40 minutes a night; grades three to five from 40 to 60 minutes a night; and grades six to eight from 1 to 2 hours a night.
 
Homework will not be assigned during Jewish holidays that require days off from school; nor will projects or homework be due at the end of those same Jewish holidays.

School Lunch Program: Kosher lunches are available throughout the week. These lunches are pre-purchased on a periodic basis. The school office will send printed lunch forms home with the students. Downloadable lunch forms are also availble using the link below. Beginning January 2006, proceeds for all Lippman lunches benefit the 8th grade Israel trip! This helps all students, as each Lippman student will have the option of participating in the Israel trip when they are in 8th Grade.
 
Bag Lunch: Alternatively, students may bring their own bagged dairy/vegetarian lunch according to our Kashrut Policy. Please refer to the Kashrut policy link below for more detail.
 
Beginning of School Year Notes: During the first week of school, menus go home offering children the option of signing up for the school lunch program. The school lunch program begins the first Monday of the first full week of school on August 28th. Therefore, we ask that every child bring a bagged lunch for the first two days of school Wednesday - Friday, August 23 - 25.
 
For More Information:

• Review Lunch Menu Calendar
• Review Parent/Student Handbook - Kashrut Policy
• Download Kosher Symbols
• Download School Lunch Forms (Aug - Sept 2006)

The school office is open and staffed daily from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
 
Elementary school hours are 8:40 a.m. until 3:55 p.m. Classes begin promptly at 8:40 a.m. and we request that students arrive in a timely manner. Students may arrive as early as 8:00 a.m. Students arriving after 8:40 a.m. will be considered tardy and must come into the office with a parent / guardian to sign them in and receive an admission slip for class.
 
Middle school hours are 8:30 a.m. until 3:55 p.m. Classes begin promptly at 8:30 and we request that students arrive prepared in their classroom no later than 8:30.
 
In the morning, parents may walk their children into the building (after parking in the Shaw JCC lot) or drop children off in the front of the school and follow the turn around procedure described on the downloadable carpool map below. At dismissal all cars must follow the designated traffic pattern as illustrated on the carpool diagram. There will be no parking in front of the school at anytime. If you need to come into the school, you must use the parking lot in the front of the Shaw JCC.
 
Pick up is at 3:55 p.m. except on early Shabbat dismissal days - Fridays, Nov. 3, 2006 - Feb. 23, 2007. Please check the calendar for other early dismissal days, as well as half and full days off.
 
Children who are not picked up by 4:10 will be sent to the Shaw JCC after school care program (KidSpace). You will be charged for this service. To make arrangements for your child(ren) to participate in this program, please review the links below or call the Shaw JCC at 330-867-7850.
 
For More Information:

• Download Carpool Map
• Review Childcare Programs
• Review School Calendar

In the event that school is cancelled for any reason, parents and students will be notified by public service radio and television announcements (WKYC, PAX 23, WUAB, WTAM 1100, 98.1, 640-WHLO) and/or phone-tree calling. If any two of the three public school systems (Akron, Copley and Revere) are closed, Lippman will be closed.

Medications must be safeguarded in the office. Students are not allowed to keep medications (over-the-counter or prescription) in their lockers, purses, or pockets. If your child needs to take any medication at school, a "physician's request for the administration of medication by school personnel" form must be completed. This form is available in the school office. Students may obtain their medication from the administration at a pre-designated time.

1. Notify the office - It is important that you, as a parent, call our office before 9:00 A.M. to be certain your child's name is on the absence list. Teachers check the absence list to maintain their class attendance records.
 
2. Make up work - When absences cannot be prevented, students can make up their work without any penalty. Here are our policies about making up your work: Excused Absences are due to illness, injury, family emergency, team sports competition, field trips, or religious commitments. Students with excused absences are given extra time to make up their missed work in proportion to the length of their absence. It is the responsibility of the student/parent to make arrangements with the school office to get his/her missed work.
 
3. Returning to school - If a student has been ill, he/she may not return to school until he/she has been fever-free or diarrhea-free for 24 hours prior to the start of the school day.

If you have other questions, please contact Ceil Cohen, our School Secretary, via email, or phone at 330-836-0419 x400.
 
For More Information: Review Parent/Student Handbook