WEEK of 12/11/23: NEED-TO-KNOWS |
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- Winter Sing Performance is this Wednesday, 12/13, 8:45 - 9:45am for 1st - 4th Grade Families. See you there!
- Please check the Lost & Found this week (maybe before or after the Winter Sing!); there are lots of wonderful jackets and outerwear that are missing their families!
- Holiday toy drive continues through this Friday, December 15th.
- PTA Nominating Committee still needs a few volunteers.
- 5th Grade Chorus, Band & Strings Performance is next Thursday, 12/21 @ 8:45am.
- Friday Dec. 22 is early dismissal at 12:15pm for last day of school before Winter Break.
- If you haven't already, order a yearbook for your student(s)!
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Winter Sing is Tomorrow Morning! |
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We cannot wait for our beloved Winter Sing Concert this Wednesday! Thank you in advance to our music teacher, Ms. Fischette, for the countless hours of preparation that she has put into getting our students ready for the concert! When: Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 Time: 8:45 - approx. 9:45am Where: LES MPR Who: All 1st - 4th Graders What: Students will gather to demonstrate the musical skills they have been developing this year in music class with seasonal, cultural, and celebratory songs. 1st - 4th grade classes will perform a short set - families, caregivers, and other important figures are invited! Student Dress Code: 1st Grade - Red, Black and/or White 2nd Grade - Blue, Black and/or White 3rd Grade - Green, Black and/or White 4th Grade - White, Black and/or Blue We know how busy everyone is, but we hope you all can stick around for the entirety of the performance to support ALL of our grades and ALL of our students. Thank you in advance! |
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Claim Your Lost Items Before Winter Break! |
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The Lost & Found is again overflowing with layers and outwear - please take a moment to look through it as you may be surprised to see a familiar item or two! The Lost & Found racks are located in the entryway to the multipurpose room at the top of the steps near the flag pole and will be rolled out for families to check before and after Winter Sing this Wednesday morning. Families may also check the Lost & Found daily at school drop-off and dismissal, and students may check it during lunch and recess times. A huge THANK YOU to the amazing, well-organized Adrienne Gilbertson, our Lost and Found chair, for adding hanging racks and organizing all the lost items so that it's easier to view each one. Items in Lost & Found not claimed before Winter Break will be donated. Thank you! |
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Holiday Toy Drive - Final Week! |
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LES is collecting toys this holiday season for Oakluv Foundation. Started in 2009 by current LES dad, Alex Cox, the organization takes no administration fees, so all donations go directly into the community. LES is proud to highlight this amazing local organization while helping spread holiday joy to deserving kiddos in the East Bay! Feel the spirit of giving and bring an unwrapped toy to school to donate now through December 15th. Collection bins will be in front of the office to drop toys in during school hours. |
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LES PTA Nominating Committee |
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We are looking for volunteers to join the Lafayette Elementary PTA NominatingCommittee to help fill our 2024-2025 PTA Board positions. The committee, made up of 5 PTA members plus 2 alternates, will meet starting in January. There will be one main meeting and then a shared google doc so people can contribute when they are available. To volunteer, please contact Briannon McCurdy, PTA Parliamentarian, at parliamentarian@lafayettepta.info. In addition, do you have interest in learning more about PTA Executive Board positions, roles, and opportunities? Briannon or other current board members can assist with that as well! Click here for more LES PTA information. Don't be shy, and reach on out! And thank you for your help! |
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Science Fair Coming Mid-March |
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 LEOPARDS! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Our school's LPIE Science Fair is Thursday March 14th, 2024. The fair will have fun exhibits (the bats will be back!), food truck(s) but most importantly the amazing student projects! More details to come after the new year. Happy Holidays! |
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New School Volunteer Screening Requirements Take Effect January |
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Don’t forget! The Lafayette School District has updated the requirements for on-campus volunteering starting in 2024 to include additional safety and health screenings. Scan or tap the QR Code to connect with the District’s google form for Volunteer Screening and Training Requirements Submission: for Lafayette Elementary, which provides details on the requirements and instructions for submitting your volunteer screening documents. 
If you have any issues accessing or downloading the TB Screening form through the District's google form, you may also download it here. |
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Sports Basement Exclusive Discount & Donations to LPIE |
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Sports Basement is giving back this holiday season! To thank our community for its continued support, Sports Basement is giving up to 20% off your in-store purchase! Just mention this flyer to receive this exclusive discount (some exclusions apply — please see Sports Basement’s site for details). Sports Basement will also donate 10% of its profits from the Sports Basement "Basementeer" program to LPIE. Help support our students by shopping in-store at Sports Basement today! |
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Honey Bear Christmas Tree Fundraiser |
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Embrace the holiday spirit while raising money for LPIE by purchasing your Christmas tree and holiday wreath from Honey Bear Christmas Trees! If you mention this flyer at the time of purchase, Honey Bear will donate 20% of your purchase to LPIE. Help give the gift of an incredible education by shopping at Honey Bear Christmas Trees this year! 
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Thank you to all the families who have donated to our students’ education through LPIE. The end of the tax year is fast approaching, and you still have time to give the 100% Tax Deductible gift of education in 2023. There are a variety of ways to give: monthly payments; company match; IRA Charitable Distribution (or DAF); and Gifts of Stock are all options. Every dollar counts. Click here to donate today. Congratulations Eric Ching from Happy Valley who was the winner for LPIE’s 3rd annual poker tournament. An amazing night of fun! Thank you to everyone who went “all in” for our students!   
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'24-'25 School Year New Student Registration Info |
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Registration for Students who will be *NEW to the Lafayette School District* for the 2024 - 2025 School Year: Registration for new students to the Lafayette School district in 2024-2025 for Grades TK-5 will open January 3, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Information and instructions can be found on the Enrollment link at www.lafsd.org. An informational presentation for next schoolyear's TK and Kindergarten parents will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Lafayette Elementary School from 6:00-7:00 p.m. This presentation is for parent/guardians only. Registration for new students to Stanley Middle School in 2024-2025 who have not been previously in our district will open 4/1/24. Please email msibley@lafsd.org for any questions. |
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Upcoming Events | | Tuesday, December 12 | | | | Wednesday, December 13 | | | | | | Thursday, December 14 | | | | Friday, December 15 | | | Tuesday, December 19 | | | Wednesday, December 20 | | | Thursday, December 21 | | | | Friday, December 22 | | | Monday, December 25 | |
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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.* |
Dec. 23rd: Girl Scout Babysitting Day |
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ARE YOU READY FOR CHRISTMAS? ANY LAST-MINUTE ERRANDS/SHOPPING? OR DO YOU JUST NEED SOME TIME WITHOUT THE KIDS? Drop them off at LUMC on SATURDAY, 12/23 from 12pm-4pm, and our 12th grade GS troop will entertain them while you get everything done. Click here for all the information and to sign up! |
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Lafayette Library News, Events |
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How to Submit a Story - Email entries to leopardspots@lafayettepta.info
- 150 word maximum for entries
- Images in JPEG or PNG file format only
- Submissions due Friday @ noon
- Submissions may run for two weeks
Please CLICK HERE for full Leopard Spots Guidelines. |
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Lafayette Elementary PTA - Lafayette, CA 950 Moraga Road Lafayette CA 94549 |
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