September/October 2025 Newsletter

Homecoming - October 18th

Lexington's 2025 Homecoming celebration will be held on Saturday, October 18th! The festivities kickoff at 11:00 and include a BBQ, volleyball and soccer games, and the announcement of homecoming royalty! Admission may be paid via Zelle, Cash App, or cash at the door. Please note that the 3:15 pm soccer game will be held at McClancy High School. Lexington alumni are encouraged to attend the Lexington Alumni Association's (LAA) general meeting from 6-7:30 pm. A special "thank you" to the LAA, Lexington Athletics, and the High School Student Council for organizing the event and to Sorenson for their sponsorship.

Deaf Awareness Week - Deaf Identity

The theme for this year's Deaf Awareness Week celebration was Deaf Identity: Embracing Yourself. In support of the theme, the Deaf Awareness Committee invited three Deaf role models to share their stories with students. Presenters included: David Rivera, Lex '94, college professor, interpreter, performer, and ASL storyteller; Wayne Betts, Jr., co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Convo Communications; and Maleni Chaitoo, Lex '96, business consultant/entrepreneur, film maker, actor, and global adventurer. A big Lexington thank you to the presenters and to the Deaf Awareness Committee!

Convo co-founder Wayne Betts, Jr., (center) pictured with high school students.

Maleni Chaitoo, Lex '96, (second from right) enjoyed meeting with students.

David Rivera, Lex '94, was a hit with his engaging and interactive ASL storytelling.

The Deaf Awareness Committee kicked off the Deaf Awareness Week celebration.

Family Volunteer Opportunities

A great way for families to become involved with Lexington is by volunteering at school events. Meggi Smith, Family Liaison, can assist families with volunteer sign-ups. Contact Meggi at msmith@lexnyc.org.

Upcoming volunteer opportunities:

Saturday, October 18th - Homecoming
Thursday, October 23rd - School Picture Day
Monday - Friday, November 17-21 - Scholastic Book Fair

Soccer Team

Under head coach Gabriel Carino and assistant coaches Sergio Valdivieso and Alvaro Jaramillo, the soccer team is off to a strong season. Their record of 6-1-1, as of October 8, includes wins against the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, the Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf (NJ), the American School for the Deaf (CT), the New York School for the Deaf (Fanwood), the Portledge School, and Child Legacy School.

Volleyball Team

On October 3rd and 4th, the volleyball team traveled to Massachusetts for the Marie Philip & Walden Schools' Homecoming Classic Tournament. Also participating were teams from Marie Katzenbach (NJ) and Rhode Island. Lexington finished as Tournament Runner-Up (2nd Place). Congratulations to the team, head coach Pamela Manzueta, and assistant coach Patricia McKenzie on a great weekend!

Athletic Department & Bound

Athletic Director Nicolas Tegni is pleased to announce that the Athletic Department has partnered with Bound, an on-line platform that will serve as the central hub for all things athletic! The platform offers a variety of features that will benefit our school community. Through Bound, Blue Jay fans will be able to:

Stay up to date with announcements
Access team schedules and results
Follow their favorite teams and programs
Receive real-time updates and notifications.

Please take a moment to explore the new site and be sure to bookmark it for easy access! https://www.gobound.com/ny/schools/lsftdeaf

First Day of School

Faculty and staff welcomed students back to campus on September 4th amid a sea of blue and white. The Blue Jay mascot made a special appearance as students posed for first day photos with classmates. Even bus drivers and matrons had fun with the first day photo ops!

Building Upgrades

Thanks to the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) 4201 Schools Capital Grant Program, Lexington's building will be a little warmer and dryer this winter. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades over the summer included new insulation on the rooftop ducts and an overhaul of the heat exchangers, pumps, and controls in the Wing 1 and 2 mechanical rooms. NYSED's 4201 Capital Grant - Round 2 is covering the cost of a $3.2 million, six-month project to replace school roofs. Lexington is very appreciative of the support provided by NYS legislators, the 4201 Schools Association, and the NYSED in allocating funds to make these repairs.

New heat exchangers, expansion tanks, pumps, and valves in the Wing 2 mechanical room.

Insulation being lifted onto the Wing 2 roof in preparation for installing the new roof system.

Backpack Donation

Employees from the Tiffany Service Center visited the school on September 9th to distribute 100 backpacks, loaded with school supplies, to elementary and middle school students. This is the second year that volunteers from Tiffany, pictured in their Tiffany blue t-shirts, have donated supplies to school students.

Quick Notes & Upcoming Events

Indigenous Peoples' Day/Italian Heritage Day (October 13 - School & Center closed)
Homecoming (October 18)
Diwali (October 20 - School & Center closed)
Meet the Teacher Night - Early Learning Center, Elementary, Middle School (October 21)
Picture Day (October 23)
Meet the Teacher Night - High School, Special Needs, FLTP (October 28)
Superintendent's Conference Day (November 4 - No school for students)
Veterans' Day (November 11 - School & Center closed)
Book Fair (November 17-21)