THIS WEEK'S NEED-TO-KNOWS - 11/7/23 |
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- Tues & Wed Book Swap Schedule - see below!
- 4th/5th Grade School Play Zoom Meeting, 11/7 @ 7pm
- It's Diverse Abilities Awareness Week at LES
- Save the Dates! Grade-level parent socials coming soon
- Our school LPIE Reps need volunteers
- DEIB Umbrella Event, 12/5 @ 5:30pm
- Volunteers needed for Emergency Supplies storage organizing
- NO SCHOOL THIS FRIDAY in observance of Veterans Day
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Parent Meeting for 4th & 5th Grade School Play Tonight |
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Hey there, Willy Wonka Jr. Parents! Just a reminder that the Parent Informational Meeting for the 4th/5th grade play is tonight, Tuesday 11/07, at 7pm via Zoom. Attendance is highly encouraged. You should have already received an email from Town Hall with a Zoom link. If not, please let me know ASAP. |
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Volunteers are still very much needed - especially for Wednesday afternoon! Please sign up to help, if you can, here. 
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Parents: Save the date for Your Grade-Level Social/s |
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To foster and strengthen connection between parents/guardians with students in the same grade, our school has the delightful tradition of planning grade-wide parent social meet-ups! Find the date/s for your student grade level/s below & mark your calendar. This year, for added fun, each social includes an optional White Elephant Exchange. These no-host socials will be at Headlands Brewing, 3420 Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette. Please reach out to the PTA with any questions. 
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Important Parent Volunteer Opportunity |
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December Workshop Event for LES Families |
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Becoming An Ally, Presented by the UMBRELLA Committee & Sponsored by the LES & Happy Valley DEIB Committees LES and Happy Valley families are invited to attend a presentation by the UMBRELLA Committee, a group of local high school students who work with the elementary schools to teach students about important topics related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. The event will be interactive with opportunities to learn, discuss and reflect on what it means to be an ally and how we can make our schools safe places for all. Who: LES & HV Families (Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.) The event is geared for 3rd - 5th grade students, but all are welcome. When: Tuesday December 5th, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Where: In person at the LES Library RSVP Required: Please complete this Becoming An Ally Workshop RSVP |
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Can you help our LES LPIE reps with two asks? |
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1. We are looking for a host for a pay-to-play event. Lisa Anderson from Light Up Fitness has graciously donated a class for each of our Lafayette Schools! We just need someone to “host” each pay to play. The host can decide what they want to do (decorations, snacks, etc) but we need someone to help plan and execute this. It's a 60min mixed exercise class (cardio, strength, yoga, etc). Dates tbd according to Lisa and the hosts schedule. 2. We are looking to nominate one person from each school to sit on our Nominations Committee for next year's board. Are you social and can help reach out to your social network and community to recruit for the LPIE Board? You don't have to be super-involved in the PTA, but if you have chaired an event and would be willing, we'd love if you'd consider serving on the LPIE nominating committee from Jan-March 2024. Please reach out to Yuki Jenkins for more information. THANK YOU! |
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Thanks to all of you, we raised our participation to 44.21% at Lafayette Elementary as of October 17, making strides toward our total fundraising goal for this school year. We appreciate your support and would be unable to deliver vital school programming without your help! As a reminder, your contributions to LPIE shape our students’ LES experience in a big way every day. Every amount given helps fund science teachers, music teachers, art teachers, teacher aides, and student academic & wellness support services... just to name a few areas of impact. We sincerely THANK YOU for your continued support of LPIE and our LES community. Together, we can and will continue excellence in education for all Lafayette Leopards. If you haven’t had a chance to donate, please donate or pledge HERE today! |
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LPIE Gala Tickets on Sale Now! |
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Tickets for the 6th Annual LPIE Gala are on sale NOW! Click HERE to make sure you don’t miss out on this amazing event! 
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There are only 15 Raffle Tickets left! Click HERE for a chance to win one of these three amazing trips! |
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Tuesday, Nov. 14 is Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day |
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In 1960, when Ruby Bridges was only six years old, she became one of the first Black children to integrate New Orleans’ all white public school system. As an icon for the civil rights movement, her story has inspired many across the country. On November 14th our school will participate in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, a movement to encourage students across the country to become changemakers at school and in their communities. Join in and walk for Ruby, one step at a time! |
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*The below communications, activities or events are not PTA, school, or district-sponsored, nor are they endorsed by the Lafayette School District.* |
COMING SOON! Girl Scout Babysitting Day |
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Need to get a head start with your holiday shopping? Do you just need a break?! Girl Scouts are available to BABYSIT on Saturday, December 2nd!!! 12th-Grade Lafayette Girl Scout Troop 33137 will keep your kids entertained while you get ready for the holidays or take a much-deserved break. Our girls are responsible and experienced sitters with CPR and First Aid certifications and will enjoy taking care of your children in a fun, safe, and stimulating environment! Babysitting includes Legos, games, crafts, and holiday movies (rated G). Where: Lafayette United Methodist Church, 955 Moraga Rd. in Lafayette When: Saturday, December 2nd: Choose MORNING (9am-12pm); AFTERNOON (1pm-4pm); or ALL-DAY (9am-4pm). Cost: - 3 Hr. MORNING OR AFTERNOON = $40/child, $25/1st sibling, $15/each additional sibling; - Up to 7 Hrs. ALL-DAY = $100/child, $45/1st sibling, $30/each additional sibling. Who we are: Staffed by our 12th graders and troop co-leaders (including an RN). Who you are: Toddlers and up! Email: annareid33@hotmail.com or kiyoww@comcast.net with questions! |
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K-12 Student Shark Tank Competition |
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Introducing the first Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition! Win $1,000 to launch or grow your business. No idea is too small! The competition is a fun way to promote youth entrepreneurship among K-12 students in Contra Costa County. When young people succeed as entrepreneurs, they improve their own lives while also contributing to the economic development of their local communities. Visit www.contracostasharktank.org to learn more and apply. Finalists will be selected by the Campolindo High School Entrepreneurship Club, and winners selected by a panel of judges on February 6, 2024 at the Lafayette Library. Deadline to apply is November 15th! |
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How to Submit a Story - Email entries to leopardspots@lafayettepta.info
- 150 word maximum for entries
- Submissions due Friday @ noon
- Submissions may run for two weeks
Please CLICK HERE for additional Leopard Spots Guidelines. |
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