Lenski Weekly Announcements 
December 16, 2015
In This Issue
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Mark Your Calendars
 
December 17 - 5th Grade Gingerbread House
                      Decoration, 9:10 am - 11:00 am

December 18 - Kindergarten AM & PM Denver Museum
                      of Nature and Science, 9:15 am -
                      1:30 pm

December 18 - 5th Grade Selling Session
 
December 21 - January 1 - Winter Break

January 4 - No School

January 5 - Classes Resume

January 5 - Spelling Bee Practice:  5th 11:30, 4th 12:40

January 6 - Kindergarten parent orientation and
                 open house 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

        boxtops    
Pizza Party! Boxtop Contest Starting in January!
Box Top Contest
January 1, 2016 - February 12, 2016
Pizza Party
 
The classroom that collects the most box tops from January 1 through February 12th will win a Pizza Party.
Classrooms will have their own envelope for collecting their box tops.

Questions? Contact Frances  or Rebecca.
       kindergarten   
2016-2017 Kindergarten Registration - Informational Sessions
If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year and you would like to learn more about our school and kindergarten program, please plan on attending one of our new parent orientation and open house days.  If you are in the Lenski attendance area, we recommend you attend a session at 9:30 AM or 2:00 PM on any of the following remaining dates:Kind Registration
  • January 6
  • January 13
  • January 20
If you live outside of the Lenski attendance area, please call the school office and schedule a one-on-one tour with the principal so that you can see students engaged in learning.
 
Click here for more information.
     enrichment       
Lenski Enrichment Registrations for January 2016 Classes Available for Download!
Lenski Parents: 

The registration forms for enrichment classes starting in January 2016 are available on the Lenski website.  Registrations for some classes fill up fast!  If you are enrolling your students, 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.

Class
Grade
Dates
Day
Time
After School Art 
K-5
1/6-1/27
Weds
3:45-5:00 PM
Mad Science-Secret Agent Lab
K-1
1/12-2/16  
Tues
7:50-8:50 AM
Mad Science - Secret Agent Lab
2-5
1/12-2/16  
Tues
7:50-8:50 AM
Spanish
K-1
1/25-2/29  
Mon
3:45-4:45 PM
Spanish
2-5
1/27-3/2
Weds
3:45-4:45 PM
Mandarin 
K-5
1/15-5/13
Fri
8:00-8:45 AM
Bits/Bytes/Bots-Movie Making 
3-5
1/19-2/9
Tues
3:45-5:45 PM
KidStage- Robin Hood
K-5
1/7-2/26
Thurs
3:45-5:15 PM
Performing Arts 
2-5
1/19-5/16
varies
8:00-8:45 AM
Chess Club (non-beginner)
K-5 
1/11-3/14
Mon
3:45-4:45 PM
* Meets on PLC days

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  
     math     
Family Math Nights In 2016
 
Lois Lenski will be hosting Family Math Nights in early 2016.  The purpose of these informational nights is for parents to experience with their children the new Bridges math program that has been implemented by LPS this year.  The evening will include student demonstrations and modeling of Bridges Number Corner, Workplaces and the Bridges main math lesson.  Please join us on the following dates based on your child's grade level:
 
Grade Level
Date
Time
Kindergarten  100's Night
February 9
7:00-8:00 PM
First Grade
January 21
6:00-6:30 PM
Second Grade
January 27
6:00-6:30 PM
Third Grade
January 28
5:30-6:00 PM
Fourth Grade
January 26
5:30-6:00 PM
Fifth Grade
January 25
6:00-6:45 PM

Childcare is not available during these sessions so we ask that only your student accompany you to the session for their grade level.  

We look forward to sharing this exciting new program!

Lenski Elementary Staff 
Dr. Barbara DeSpain, Principal
 
       community    
Community Support Services Available
Please be aware there are many programs available to families in need of support services, especially during the holiday season.  Click here to find information about programs and services offered in our community for diverse needs such as parenting resources, medical care, counseling, transportation, food/clothing, housing and legal services. Please contact the Lenski office at 303-347-4575 if you would like additional information or if you have immediate needs. All family information is kept confidential.
     lost      
Lost and Found is Overflowing!

Please check the "Lost and Found" for your belongings.  Now that the cold has set in, you might find those winter jackets and other outer wear that have been missing!
 
           
flyers
Flyers for District Events


 quicklinks
 Quick Links

Lois Lenski Elementary Website 
December Calendar of Events

King Soopers and Safeway reloadable card ($25)
order form

Target Take Charge of Education Program - 1% to Lenski 
   
streets of southglenn
Box Tops #2
Keep Saving and Submitting Your Box Tops In The Container Outside the Office

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