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Originally delivered on 12/19/2023 6:00 am

SUBJECT: Leopard Spots Dec. 19: Holiday Cheers

Tuesday - Dec. 19, 2023
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Holiday Cheers!

As we wrap up the first half of our school year, we hope all of our LES community (parents, guardians, students and siblings) have a very happy winter break!   Stay safe, have fun and please give yourself a well deserved break to rest --- we have more fun things planned in 2024!!


With gratitude always,

Andi & Ria

WEEK of 12/19/23 NEED-TO-KNOWS
  • 5th Grade Chorus, Band & Strings Performance is this Thursday, 12/21 @ 8:45am.
  • Please check the Lost & Found this week; there are lots of wonderful jackets and outerwear that are missing their families!
  • 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)!

We'll see you back at school on Monday, January 8th!

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Thursday: 5th Grade Chorus/Band/Strings Performance!
Thursday: 5th Grade Chorus/Band/Strings Performance!

 

When: Thursday, December 21, 2023

Time: 8:45 am

Where: LES Multi-Purpose Room

Who: All 5th 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.  Families, caregivers, and other important figures are invited!

 

 

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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, December 19
2:42p Play Rehearsal - Tuesday Crew
Wednesday, December 20
1:42p Play Rehearsal - Wednesday Crew
Thursday, December 21
8:45a 5th Grade Chorus/Band/Strings Concert
2:42p Play Rehearsal - Thursday Crew
Friday, December 22
12:15p Early Dismissal
Monday, December 25
No School - Winter Break
New School Volunteer Screening Requirements Take Effect January

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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Science Fair Coming Mid-March

image_url preview imageLEOPARDS! 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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LPIE & DISTRICT NEWS
LPIE Pay-to-Play Party Tickets
Tickets for LPIE's Pay-to-Play Parties are on sale NOW! Don’t miss your chance to go to a Toga Party, a Family Friendly Fiesta, or a school-based Light Up Fitness class. These parties are hosted by generous Lafayette families and enable you to support our schools while having fun! Click HERE to buy your tickets today!
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Honey Bear Christmas Tree Fundraiser

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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'24-'25 School Year New Student Registration Info
'24-'25 School Year New Student Registration Info

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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COMMUNITY NEWS

*The below communications, activities or events are not PTA, school, or district-sponsored, nor are they endorsed by the Lafayette School District.*

SEED Parent Support
SEED Parent Support

More details at: seedlafayette.org/events

 

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Dec. 23rd: Girl Scout Babysitting Day
Dec. 23rd: Girl Scout Babysitting Day

 

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 Little League
Lafayette Little League

 

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LAFSD is committed to the health, safety & well-being of our students, staff, & families.

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