Lenski Weekly Announcements 
February 24, 2016
In This Issue


Whmu
Mark Your Calendars
 
February 24 - PLC Day
                    KAM 11:06 - 1:02 p.m.
                    KPM 1:47 p.m. - 3:43 p.m.
                    Grade 1-5 11:06 a.m. -3:43 p.m.

February 25 - KidStage Performance 6:30 p.m.

February 26 - Lenski Day - Wear Your School Colors

March 1 - 1st Grade Hootenanny,
              1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Cole and Metherd
              2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ryan and Miller

March 2 - PTO Meeting
              Koebel Library,  9:30 a.m.
              ALL WELCOME!!


March 2 - Kindergarten Parent Teacher
              Conferences - Kindergarten in Session

March 3 and 4 - Parent Teacher Conferences -
                        No School

March 9 - 2nd Grade Country Night, 6:30  - 7:30 p.m.

March 10 - 4th Grade - Broussely Famous People Night
                 6:30 p.m.

March 14 - Lenski Accountability Committee 4:00 p.m.

March 15 - 4th Grade  - Jones and Almer Field Trip
                8:40 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.

March 16 - PLC Day
                KAM 11:06 a.m. - 1:02 p.m.
                KPM 1:47 p.m. -3:43 p.m.
                Grade 1-5 11:06 a.m. - 3:43 p.m.

                Girl Scout Information Night Grades K-3
                5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

March 21 - March 25 - SPRING BREAK
Looking Forward.... Save the Dates  
May 2 - Lenski Golf Tournament

May 9 - 3rd - 5th Grade Field
            Day

May 11 - 1st - 2nd Grade Field
              Day 

May 10 and 12 - Rain Dates
        ptospotlight   
PTO Meeting at Koebel Library - All Welcome!
March 2, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

PTO Meeting - ALL WELCOME!!
Wednesday, March 2
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Koebel Library

Please come share your ideas with us and get involved in any way you can with your school!!

Questions?  Please contact our co-presidents, Dana McDermott or Amy Dawson at [email protected].
       traffic     
Traffic Procedures for Morning Drop Off

You may have noticed an increased presence of volunteers and staff at Lenski while dropping students off in the circle drive in the morning.  In an effort to keep children safe when coming to school please keep in mind the following in support of these efforts:
  • Drop off in a single file lane
  • When loading and unloading, be sure to pull over to the right drop off lane and stay in a single drop-off lane to ensure students are not crossing in front of other vehicles. Do not park anywhere on the left side of the circle drive.
  • Do not pull up next to another vehicle to drop off. 
  • Your child may get out of the car on the right anywhere along the fence and head into school.
  • After your child has exited the car, you are welcome to safely pull around the car in front of you to slowly and cautiously exit the parking lot.
  • As you are exiting, please keep in mind that there is a crosswalk where children may be crossing to enter the school.  STOP to check for any pedestrian before you proceed.
  • If you are dropping your child on a day when they have a large project or anything that requires you to assist them, we ask that you park in the PARKING LOT to help your child and then they can use the crosswalk to go into school.
  • There is no drop off beyond the crosswalk.  Beyond the cross-walk is  designated for BUSES ONLY. 
 
Please use the guidelines to expedite the drop off process and help to keep children safe during the morning drop off.  We appreciate your support.

Sincerely,
Barbara DeSpain, Principal
Lenski Office Staff
 
       volunteers       
Volunteers Needed at Morning Drop Off to Help Keep Our Kids Safe!
The morning drop off at Lenski is a busy time and it is so important that our children stay safe walking into school every morning.  Please help us provide volunteers to monitor the morning drop off circle!

  







Sign up here to volunteer to monitor the drop off circle from 8:45 to 9:10.

Just one parent helping each morning can help expedite drop-offs so that traffic keeps moving and the cross walks stay clear with ample visibility for children crossing.  We appreciate all of you pitching in to accomplish our common goal!!

Sincerely,
      hootenany       
Music Performance - 1st Grade Hootenany
March 1st - 1:00 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.

What in the world is a hootenanny?  It's a gathering of friends, family and neighbors for the purpose of social interaction, camaraderie, and fun.  And we've got one scheduled for you!

WHO:  ALL 1st grade students and their guests
WHAT:  A gathering to interact with friends and family
WHEN:  Tuesday, March 1, 2016
             1:00 - 1:45 Mrs. Cole's and Mrs. Metherd's classes
             2:15 - 3:00 Mrs. Miller's and Mrs. Ryan's classes
WHERE: Lois Lenski Elementary GYMNASIUM
WHY:  To share with you our favorite stories, games and dances that we've learned in Performing Arts class and how we've use them to learn specifics about the performing arts, including music notation.

Please come prepared to play with your students - comfortable shoes and clothing advised.

Questions?  Contact Angela Gregory. 
         chipotle   
Chipotle Lenski Fundraiser
March 7, 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

School Spirit Tastes Great 
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a Fundraiser to support Lenski Elementary.  Come into the 7515 S. University Boulevard Chipotle on Monday, March 7 from 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Bring in a flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Lenski Elementary.

To avoid lines, come early or order online and come pick up your order.  Just be sure to mention Lenski!!  
 
         enrichment    
New Enrichment Flyers Post on Lenski Website

New enrichment flyers are now posted on the Lenski website.  There are 3 classes starting before spring break:
  • March After School Art - Starts 3/2
  • KidStage - Starts 3/17
  • Red Hot Robots - Starts 3/11
If you are enrolling your students, please download and complete your form and return it to the 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.

Also, please keep an eye on the Lenski website for flyers for classes starting after Spring Break.  Flyers for these classes will be posted in early March.

If you have questions regarding enrichment, please contact the Lenski office at 303--347-4575.
Thank you.
Lenski Office Staff
 
 
girlscouts
Girl Scouts Accepting Donations for the Humane Society Through Tomorrow!

The Girl Scouts of Troop 1608 are collecting donations for the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley through tomorrow, February 25th. Please help our animal friends by donating the following items:
   
-Canned Cat/Dog Food
-Dry Cat/Dog Food
-Towels and Blankets (used are fine!)
-Hand Sanitizer
-Dawn Dish Soap
-Paper Towels

To view the complete wish list available click here.  Look for our bins in lobby of Lenski! 

Questions? Contact Tina Ulmer
 
lostandfound
Lost and Found Overflowing!

Please take a moment to check lost and found the next time you are at Lenski!  There are many items looking for their home.
           
flyers
Flyers for District Events


 quicklinks
 Quick Links

Lois Lenski Elementary Website 
February Calendar of Events
March 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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