Lenski Wednesday Announcements

October 5, 2011

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 IN THIS ISSUE

 

Lenski Star Newsletter and Events Calendar

 

Vision & Hearing Screening Volunteers Needed

  

General PTO Meeting

 October 6

 

Fall Teacher Conference Luncheon

  

The Stride 2011

 

Train for the Stride with the Lenski Running Club! 

 

Lenski Helps Broncos Tackle Hunger 

 

Lenski Ladies Luncheon

Save the Date!

  

Lenski Ladies Luncheon Raffle Donations & Sponsors needed 

  

Miles & Rewards with King Soopers Reloadable Cards

 

 Lenski 2011-12 Directories

 

 Shop the Streets of Southglen

 

  Lenski PTO now on Facebook and Twitter

 

 

Lenski's Heart for Minds
Commitment

   Campaign    
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Give from your Heart today...

and inspire a Mind Forever!
 
QUICK LINKS
Lois Lenski Elem. Website

Lenski Star Newsletter 
  
 Calendar of Events
  
Lunch Calendar 
   
 Reloadable
Grocery Cards ($25 each)
 BoxTops for Edu.
Archived Emails of "Lenski Wednesday Announcements"
Mark your calendars... 

  

September 30-October 7 - Vision & Hearing Screening

 

October 6 - General PTO Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.

 

October 12 - Kindergarten Parent/Teacher Conferences
                       School in Session for all grades

 

October 13-14 - Nonstudent Day Grades K-5,
                             Parent/Teacher Conferences

 

October 19 - PLC Day, Late Start
                       Grades 1-5, 11:06-3:43 p.m.
                       KAM, 11:06-1:02
                       KPM, 1:47-3:43

 

October 23 - Littleton Stride
 
November 4 - Early Release, Dismissal at 1:03 p.m.
 
November 9 - PLC Day, Late Start
                          Grades 1-5, 11:06-3:43 p.m. 
                          KAM, 11:06-1:02 p.m.                       
                          KPM, 1:47-3:43 p.m.

StarandEvents

Lenski Star Newsletter & Events Calendar

 

    The new Lenski Star Newsletter, dated 10/5/11, is now available.  Some items of interest include information about the Fall Festival, Student Leadership Representatives, open enrollment information for middle school, and the upcoming Boy Scout Carnival.  Click here to receive your copy.

     Another way to keep abreast of all the activities and school events is through the Events Calendar.  To receive your copy of the October Events Calendar, click here.

VisionHear  

Vision & Hearing Screening

Volunteers Still Needed!!!   


    Lenski's Vision and Hearing screening for each class is still ongoing through Friday, October 7.   To choose a time to lead the children to the Screening Bus, please click on My Sign Up.   There are still several spots that need to be filled, so please consider signing up for a morning or afternoon.

Questions?  Please contact Jenna Sellers at Jenna.s@q.com.

PTOMtg  

Attend the General PTO Meeting and Help Your Child's Class WIN

October 6   

   
    Join us on October 6th at 7:00 pm at Lenski for the General PTO Meeting.  Our guest speaker will be Dan Maas, Chief Information Officer for Littleton Public Schools.  Dan will share the LPS vision for technology enhanced education and will answer questions about curriculum, funding, and the future vision for technology in LPS and at Lenski.  Please join us for this special opportunity.  Childcare will be available on-site.  RSVP to Amy Walker Kurtz (see below) to reserve childcare space.
 
     The class with the best parent attendance will win popsicles at recess!

 

Questions?  Please contact Amy Walker Kurtz at  amy_m_walker@yahoo.com.

FallConf  

Fall Teacher Conference Luncheon

Thursday, October 13th

  

Thank you Lenski Volunteers!

 

     It's time for the Fall Teacher Conference Luncheon.  The date is Thursday October 13th during the regular lunch hour.  This year's theme is "college football tailgating" with a potato and salad bar, drinks and dessert.  If you didn't sign up to volunteer but would like to participate, click on this link to see a list of items needed, both store bought and homemade.  

 

     We are especially in need of volunteers to set-up, serve, and clean up!  Thank you for your help, it is greatly appreciated.

 

Questions?  Please contact Courtney Douglas at

303.809.3059 or courtney@douglasdirect.com 

 StrideInfo   

The Stride 2011

 

     Run the Littleton Stride with Lenski on Sunday, October 23rd!   Register at Lenski and receive your t-shirt and bib the week BEFORE the race (registration is also available online [www.RunTheStride.com], by mail, and at local running stores).   

 

     The elementary school with the highest percent participation at the Stride wins $1,000.  At Lenski, the class with the highest-level participation from each grade will receive an extra recess.


Questions?  Please contact Leisha Andersen at leishaandersen@mac.com, Mim Lyles at mimrlyles@msn.com, or Coach Wilson at mwilson@lps.k12.co.us.

RunningClub    

 Train for the Stride with the

Lenski Running Club!

 

     Congratulations to the 230 runners who joined the club on Tuesday, October 4th.  Membership is open to all Lenski students!  Meet your friends on the field during lunch recess every Tuesday and Thursday through October 20th for more exercise, fun and prizes.  Parent participation is welcomed - and volunteer positions are still available at My SignUp

 

Questions?  Please contact Leisha Andersen at leishaandersen@mac.com, Mim Lyles at mimrlyles@msn.com, or Coach Wilson at mwilson@lps.k12.co.us.

BroncosDrive

Lenski Helps Broncos Tackle Hunger

          

     This October, Lenski is partnering with the Broncos Tackle Hunger Team in an ambitious effort to feed hundreds of hungry families in metro Denver. Lenski students have the opportunity to serve our community by donating nonperishable food items.  Parent volunteers are needed 2-3 times/week throughout October to prepare items for delivery.  If you have a spare hour to help, please visit My Sign-Up.

  

Questions?  Contact Kathy Todd at steptodd@msn.com or 303-796-9073. 

LadiesLunch 

Lenski Ladies Luncheon

Save the Date!

          
     The Lenski Ladies' Luncheon is will be Thursday, November 17, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.  We will gather at Venice Restaurant for a delicious lunch, an informative and entertaining speaker, a raffle featuring fabulous items and more.  Look for invitations to arrive in your child's backpack later this month.

LunchSponsors 

Lenski Ladies Luncheon

Raffle Donations & Sponsors Needed

              
     In order to make this fundraiser a success, we are seeking donations for the raffle as well as sponsors for the luncheon.  Click here to see raffle prize themes and suggested ideas.  For questions or to make a donation, please contact Erica Mabry at ericamabry@mac.com or Jill Monds at jillbuff@aol.com.  

 

     The primary sponsorship level is $250, and there are additional sponsorship opportunities at higher levels.  Sponsors will receive recognition for their contributions on the invitation, in the LWA, in a display at school and at the luncheon itself.  Sponsors will also enjoy reserved seating at the event.  If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Beth Kirke at 303-319-2967 or beth.kirke@gmail.com by October 10.

KingSoops

 Miles and Rewards with Reloadable King Soopers Cards!

 

      Miles and Rewards with Reloadable King Soopers Cards!  Did you know that you can reload money on to your King Soopers card using your favorite credit card? It's easy!   Instead of using cash ... Or writing a check ... Just use your credit card to pay for the reload amount! That way, you can still earn miles or points while buying groceries or gas for your household.  It's a win-win for you and Lois Lenski, which receives 5% back on your reload amount, automatically!  Hard to believe such abundance is legal ...

 

For additional tips, or to buy a reloadable King Soopers card pre-filled with $25, just contact Cameron Morgan at jcmorgan1969@yahoo.com or Charity Aslin at charity@zoomaerialphotos.com.  Download an order form here

Directories

 Lenski 2011-12 Directories

          
     Lenski 2011-2012 Directories have been distributed. If you ordered a directory and did not receive it, please contact Lisanna Parkhurst at lisannafp@gmail.com or 303-935-0273.  A huge thank you to Kecia Mapp, Jill Gorder and Marla Terwilliger for their amazing work creating the directory this year! 

Southglen

Shop the Streets of Southglen...


     This fundraiser will run from August 15 to April 30, and Lenski can greatly benefit from these purchases.  To find out more, click here.
 
Questions?  Contact Holly Malcolm at hollymalcolm@comcast.net or Jan McElhiney at jmcelhiney@ciber.com
PTOConnected
Lenski PTO is Now Connected! 

 

     Would you like to know the latest PTO scoop or if Lunch on the Lawn has been cancelled?  Join our new PTO Facebook and Twitter accounts to be the first to know!
   If you have any questions about information in this email, please contact PTO Communications, Gaytral Ackerman (ackermantg@comcast.net) or PTO Co-Presidents Kimberly Roberson (ksroberson@gmail.com) and Nancy Seavall (nancy@triggtech.com).   For access to past issues of the Lenski Wednesday Announcements, please visit our archives for more information.