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Lebanon Borough School
“Where great things are happening”
A Message from Mr. Arcurio
The holiday season is upon us and the energy in the building has been exciting. For me, Thanksgiving was a time
of family, friends, and reflection. I am thankful for the opportunity to work with the children and their teachers
each day. It is a pleasure being a part of a learning community like Lebanon Borough where families and the
school work together in the best interests of the children. This is a gift that I do not take for granted.
I think that it is appropriate during this holiday season to reflect upon the gifts that we’ve been given and those
that we have to share. Often times the true feeling of giving is overshadowed by the hustle and bustle of the
season. I would like to ask everyone to take a few moments to step back and appreciate the gifts we have; such
as freedom, family, and the piece of mind that goes along with living in a caring community. It is also important
for us to realize that we give gifts to others every day. Our character concept for November and December was
CARING and we can show this in so many simple ways. Sometimes a kind word, help with a math problem, or
a smile at the right time can mean a great deal to those around us. At LBS, caring is part of our daily lives. Thank
you for all that you do as part of our community and may your holiday traditions be happy! We are looking
forward to an amazing 2019 at LBS! Below are some updates from around the school. Please take some time to
read about the wonderful things happening at our school.
Better Together,
Bruce Arcurio
Superintendent
Girls on the Run
We had a very successful first year of Girls on the Run! Throughout the season, our team focused on essential
skills like friendships, confidence, and realizing our self worth. The girls trained and completed two 5ks. Our
practice 5k took place on the neighborhood streets of Lebanon. At the end of the season, we completed our
celebratory 5k in New Hope with other girls in the program from Hunterdon, Bucks and Warren counties. The
girls all demonstrated their dedication and hard work when it came to race day! In addition to the 5ks, our team
planned and implemented their community service project. The girls made treats for each staff member as a token
of our appreciation for everything they do. They also made a banner that read “Better Together” to hang inside
school. It was wonderful to see the girls grow both together as a team, and as individuals. We can’t wait for our
second season of Girls on the Run next fall! We are so thankful to the PTA for helping us start this incredible
program!
-Ms. Bogart, Ms. Snedeker, Mrs. Adamaitis & Mrs. Zanet