Lenski Wednesday Announcements for 11/30/11

The Lenski Star Newsletter, dated 11/9/11, is now available. To find out details about the dress code for winter, information about student lunch accounts, and upcoming concerts/shows, 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 Events Calendar, click here.

Thanks to You.....

This month's Community Outreach project, Thanking the Troops, was a great success due to the gifts of your time and generosity. Sixteen care packages filled with donated supplies were sent to U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan, along with upwards of 300 handwritten letters from Lenski students and their families! A great big Thank You goes out to everyone who partipated in this year's project, with special thanks to Cady Collins and Colleen Currie for sorting, boxing, and mailing the supplies.

While on the subject of generosity and gratitude, just a reminder that December's Community Outreach project, Holiday Outreach, is underway! Please consider a donation to this program (any amount is so appreciated!) which directly benefits those in the Lenski community who are in need of some assistance this holiday season...

Holiday Outreach

The Spirit of the Season!

The holidays are fast approaching, and it's time once again for Lenski's Holiday Outreach program, which helps families in need in the Lenski community. This year the need is even greater than in years past, so please consider a donation to the program. Your donation of cash or gift card(s), no matter the size, can really make a difference this holiday season. Donations will be collected from now until December 7.

Your donations can be dropped off in the school office (look for the gift-wrapped donation box) or sent to school in your child's folder in an envelope marked Holiday Outreach. Please make checks out to Lois Lenski PTO. These donations will be collected from now until December 7. Thank you for your generosity, which will bring some holiday cheer to those in the community who most need it!

Questions??? Contact Heather Kelly (hmkelly@gmail.com) or Diane Liberty (familyliberty@yahoo.com).

Kindergarten Information Meetings

If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school year and you would like to learn more about our school and kindergarten program, please plan on attending our scheduled parent kindergarten information meetings on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 or Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 6:00 PM. Kindergarten registration is scheduled for Monday, January 30 and Tuesday, January 31 between 9:30 and 3:00. Please tell your friends and neighbors who would be interested in learning more about Lenski Elementary School.

There will be kindergarten tours and information on the following dates and times:

December 7, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Information Night for Parents of Incoming Kindergartners

January 5, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Information Night for Parents of Incoming Kindergartners

January 30, Two different tours to be held at 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Tours for parents during our scheduled kindergarten registration

January 31, 10:00 a.m. Tours for parents during our scheduled kindergarten registration

New Library System Upgrade

As the Fall semester draws to a close, our Library and Media Services are being prepared for an important upgrade over the Winter Break to the new Follett Destiny Library Manager. Our current system is over 20 years old and has served its useful lifespan in service to LPS. Library staff across the district are preparing for the transition to "go live" with the new system in January.

All school library circulation desks will be closed on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 as we finalize training and activate the new database. After that, teachers, students and parents alike will be able to use this new online library system both at school and at home.

To help facilitate the move to Follett Destiny, we are asking students to return all Lenski library books by Friday, December 9th. This is a great opportunity to explore the public library. The Arapahoe Library District has numerous offerings at this time of year including book clubs, special programs, and holiday fun for the entire family. Visit www.arapahoelibraries.org to find out more.

Record-Breaking for King Soopers Card Reloads!

Remarkable reloading by Lenski friends and family led to a new record! In early November, we received a check for more than $2,900 from King Soopers, the result of nearly $60,000 in gas, grocery and gift card purchases. Thank you, everyone who contributed to the 355 total reloads and big check!

Please also welcome Lenski teachers and staff to the program. They received cards during Teacher Appreciation week, and we look forward to topping last month's terrific fundraising with their participation.

If you need a new card, please stop by the lobby of the school between 8:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8. There, you can pay by cash or check for a card with $2.50 or $25.00 face amount. Or, simply print an order form here. Checks should be payable to Lois Lenski PTO and can be delivered via backpack mail to the office. The card will come home via your child's backpack.

Questions? JCMorgan1969@yahoo.com for Cameron Morgan, or Charity@ZoomAerialPhotos.com for Charity Aslin. Go Lenski Stars!

A Special Thank You to the Lenski Ladies' Luncheon Participants

Sponsors, donors and attendees, thank you for making the Lenski Ladies' Luncheon a great success! On the Thursday before Thanksgiving Break, 100 Lenski parents and guests gathered at Venice restaurant for a delicious lunch, an engaging speaker and an awesome raffle draw. On behalf of the PTO, thank you to everyone who participated at any level in the 2011 Lenski Ladies' Luncheon.

Yearbook Needs Your Photos...

Have you attended one of your kids' school activities and captured some great photos? Please send us your photos for consideration in the yearbook. We especially need photos from activities like art, music, band, chess club, spelling B's, math club, scouting, show stoppers/show kids, etc., but we'll take any great shots. Uploading photos is easy. Click here for instructions.

Questions? Please contact Heidi Elliott at

heidi@beanstalk-marketing.com.

Our Students Say Thank You to All of the Lenski Volunteers Who Give Their Time Every Day!

Snowflakes Melt Alone...but together they can stop traffic!

As we enter into this season of being grateful, please take a moment to pause in Lenski's lobby and read the handwritten name of volunteers on snowflakes and hearts. Students in grades K-5 want to thank our many volunteers who make a difference every day at Lenski! Mim Lyles has put together a stunning display showing that your volunteering really does impact the lives of Lenski students!

Thank you from your VIPS team.

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.

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.