Lenski Weekly Announcements 
October 28, 2015
In This Issue
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Volunteer Corner
Featured Article


Library Volunteers

Literacy


Flyers for
District
Events


Mark Your Calendars
October 30 - Fall Festival Parade and Parties
                   KAM Parade - 10 am
                   KAM party 10:30 am -11:40 am
                   KPM - 5th Parade:  2:00 pm
                   KPM - 5th Parties: 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

November 3 - 4th Grade Music Performance -
                     Elevation Gain! 6:30 pm

November 4 - 2nd Grade Littleton Historical Museum,
                    10 am - 1pm

November 4 - 4th Grade Jones and 4th Grade Almer,
                    Pioneer In Class Field Trip

November 5 - 3rd Grade - History Colorado Museum
                     8:45 am - 12:30 pm

November 5 -  KAM and KPM Littleton Historical
                     Museum 9 am - 11:30 am

November 6 - 5th Grade - Wizard of Oz
                     9:15 am - 12:00 pm

November 9 - 13:  Thanking Our Troops

November 11 - 4th Grade Broussely and 4th Grade
                      Brooks Pioneer - In Class Field Trip

November 12 - 2nd Grade Performing Arts
                      AHS 10:15 am -11:30 am

November 13 - Early Dismissal Grades 1-5 1:03 pm
                       KPM 9:06 am - 11:50 am
                       KAM - No School

November 16 - Lenski Accountability Committee
                      Meeting 4pm

November 17 - 3rd Grade Performing Arts
                      AHS 9:15 am - 10:30 am

November 18 - PLC Day
                       KAM: 11:06 am - 1:02 pm
                       KPM: 1:47 pm - 3:43 pm
                       Grades 1-5: 11:06 am - 3:43 pm

November 19 - Kindergarten Thanksgiving
                      Program 7pm

November 20 - 2nd Grade Performance 9:30 am
                       Early Littleton Days

November 23 -27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
       fooddrive   
Lenski's Food Drive - Final Week!
Its the last leg of the Lenski Food Drive which ends this Friday, October 30th. Thank you so much to the Lenski community for your generous support as all donated food contributes directly to the needs of LPS students.
 
Please help us end this food drive on a strong note by sending in one or two more items this week. We still have a special need for peanut butter/jelly, cereal, oatmeal, canned fruit & applesauce. Please do not send glass and/or expired food. If possible, regular/smaller sized items are appreciated. For a complete list of suggested items, please click here.
 
Also, thank you to the 13 classes that met last week's challenge of filling their classroom food drive box to the top. As a token of appreciation, each student in the class received a small treat.
 
Questions? Please contact Shelley Reed at 303-221-5795 or  rtshelley@msn.com. 
       enrichment   
Lenski Enrichment - Registration for Spanish and Science Classes Still Open
A reminder the registration for Spanish and Science classes are still open - classes start next week.  You can find the registration forms on the Lenski website. Please download and complete your form and return it to the providing vendor or Lenski office as directed on the form.  Please complete a form for each student for each class.  Forms are also available in the Lenski office.

Forms will not be sent home to all students from the office this year. If you have questions regarding enrichment, please contact the Lenski office at 303--347-4575.
Thank you. 
Lenski Office Staff 
 
     music      
Musical Performance: 4th Grade Elevation Gain!
Tuesday, November 3 at 6:30 - 7:00 pm
musical note The Lois Lenski 4th grade classes will be presenting a musical and informational performance detailing the geography of Colorado. Come to our performance and find out about the different life zones of Colorado, and be entertained by songs, games, and dances about the flora and fauna of our state.

WHO:  ALL 4th grade students and their guests
WHAT:  A production detailing the wonders of Colorado
WHEN:  Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:30-7:00 p.m. - student performers, please report to your classroom by 6:20 p.m.
WHERE:  Lois Lenski Elementary multi-purpose room
WHY:  To share with you what we've learned about the geographic areas of Colorado from a historical and cultural perspective
WEAR?:  It is a long standing tradition that performers dress up for their audience.  (No sweat pants please.)
 
 
QUESTIONS? Mrs. Gregory can be reached at 303-734-5629, or agregory@lps.k12.co.us. 
  stride 
Congratulations Lenski!  Lenski Wins The Littleton Stride Trophy!!
Thanks to all students, families and faculty who represented Lenski in the Littleton Stride.  It is with great pride that we announce Lenski's 8th win of the Stride trophy and an additional award of $1,000 to show the Littleton Public School Foundation's appreciation for Lenski's phenomenal support of the Littleton Stride District fundraiser over the years.  
 
We would also like to thank the amazing leadership of the Lenski Running Club which is a fantastic way to not only encourage a healthy lifestyle in our students, but to raise awareness and encourage participation in the Littleton Stride.  A special thanks to our stride captain, Kim Madden! 
 
Classes will celebrate the Stride victory at an assembly at Lenski early next week.  Recesses will be awarded to the grade level classes with the greatest percentage of Stride participation.  
 
Thank you again Lenski for your amazing turnout at the 2015 Littleton Stride. 

       ptospotlight  
Meet Heather Mantel, PTO Literacy Committee Lead

Hi, my name is Heather Mantel and this is the first year that I am heading up the Literacy Committee. It has been very rewarding to work with the students, they are all very eager to learn and receptive to having a new face help them. I am hoping the Literacy Committee can make a real impact this year.  My husband Dave and I have two daughters at Lenski, Samantha in fourth grade and Charlotte in second grade. We also have a son, Luke in PreK.  Since we have been at Lenski, I have been a room parent, worked in the classrooms and helped welcome new families. These experiences have  been highly gratifying and given me an even deeper glimpse into the wonderful families, teachers and students that make up our Lenski community.  My girls are having great experiences so far and we feel very lucky to be part of such a wonderful school that cares so much about the success and future of all of our children.
       troops   
Thanking Our Troops Campaign Coming Soon!
thanking our troops png
Every November, Lenski observes Veteran's Day with its Thanking Our Troops campaign.  As part of this event, our school sponsors a soldier or soldiers posted overseas. Lenski's students are asked to donate snacks, treats and small games for the sponsored soldiers.  The students are also asked to write letters of encouragement and support. The goal of this campaign is to brighten the spirits of our sponsored soldiers during the winter holidays, and to help Lenski's students honor the contributions of the United States military.   Please check next week's LWA for a list of items to donate.  We will be accepting your donations during the week of November 9-13.  Thank you in advance for supporting Lenski's Thanking Our Troops campaign!  
       cafeteria    
National School Lunch Week Raffle Winners Are....

Congratulations to the raffle winners of our  National School Lunch Week celebration.  Grand Prize winner Ava Weinman, Runner-Up winners Callum McKenna and Kalia Casani.
 
     safeschools     
Colorado Safe Schools Activities in LPS During October
The Month of October, 2015 is designated as Colorado Safe Schools Month. Littleton Public Schools will observe this month by sponsoring district-wide activities to promote school and student safety.  Following is information for a workshop being held this month:

Parent Workshop: Cyber Savvy Parent Workshop
-presented by Littleton Public Schools and the Arapahoe Library District

When:  October 29th 6:30-8:30 PM

Where:  Ames Facility 7300 S. Clermont Drive.

Content:  Parents will hear from experts in the community regarding relevant issues concerning today's youth and their use of technology. There will also be a help desk for parents seeking resources for parental controls See the attached flyer for registration information.

 Quick Links

Lois Lenski Elementary Website 
October Calendar of Events
November Calendar of Events

King Soopers reloadable card ($25)
order form

Target Take Charge of Education Program - 1% to Lenski 
  
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Keep Saving and Submitting Your Box Tops In The Container Outside the Office

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