Lenski Weekly Announcements 
August 10, 2016
In This Issue
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Mark Your Calendars
August 16 - New Family Ice Cream Social, 6-7:30 pm

August 17 - Kindergarten Open House, 2-3pm
                  Grades 1-5 Open House, 3-4pm

August 18 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!! Grades 1-5,
                  9:06 am - 12:13pm   

August 19 - Music Instrumental Demonstration
                  Assembly 2:30-3:30 pm 

August 24 - 1st Day of Kindergarten/Parent Orientation
                  -AM Kindergarten 9:06 am - 10:06 am
                  -PM Kindergarten 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

August 25 - 2nd Day of Kindergarten                  
                  -AM Kindergarten 9:06 am - 11:50 am
                  -PM Kindergarten 12:50 - 3:43 pm 

                   Sip n' See for Kindergarten parents on
                   primary playground (west side of Lenski)
                   -AM families at 9:00 a.m.
                   -PM families at 1:00 p.m.

August 29 - 2nd Grade Back to School Night 6pm
                  (Parents Only - No Child Care)

August 30 - Instrument Information Night,
                  6:30-7:30 pm

August 31 - PLC Day          
                  -KAM: 11:06-1:02
                  -KPM: 1:47-3:43 pm
                  -Grades 1-5: 11:06-3:43 p.m.

September 1 and 2 - Kindergarten Vision
                              and Hearing Screening 

September 1 - Lifetouch Individual Picture Day

                     3rd Grade Back to School Night 6pm
                     (Parents Only - No Child Care)

September 5 - Labor Day, No School 

September 7 - 4th Grade Back to School Night 6pm
                    (Parents Only - No Child Care)  

September 8 - 1st Grade Back to School Night 6pm
                         (Parents Only - No Child Care)

September 14  - 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

September 14 - 5th Grade Back to School Night 6pm
                      (Parents Only - No Child Care)

September 15 - Kindergarten Back to School Night 6pm
                      (Parents Only - No Child Care)    
Watch for Upcoming PTO Events... 
September 23 - Pep Rally for Lenski Sprinting
                       for the Stars

October 7 - Lenski Sprinting for the Stars Fundraiser
                 (takes place during the school day)
    icecream 
New Families Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, August 16, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Attention NEW LENSKI FAMILIES...please join us for the annual Lenski Ice Cream Social.  To kick off the start of the school year, the Lenski Ice Cream Social will be held on Tuesday, August 16th from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.  It's a great opportunity to meet other new families and key members of the Lenski community as well as help your children prepare for their first day of school at Lenski Elementary!

During the social, we will have tour guides on hand to provide you with a tour of Lenski.   During the tour, the children will be able to gather stamps to complete a scavenger hunt of key locations within the school.  In addition, we will have the wonderful K+ teachers on hand to meet the children and answer any questions regarding the K+ program that new kindergarten families may have.  We will also have several members of the Lenski PTO as well as a team of Lenski parent volunteers available to answer any general questions about Lenski.  And most importantly, there will be ice cream and popsicles for all!

The entire family is encouraged to attend.  You do not need to RSVP - just come to Lenski at your convenience any time between 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm.  If you have any questions prior to the event, please reach out to Angie Martorella and Stephanie Wilcox.

We look forward to seeing you at the ice cream social!
 openhouse      
Open House for 2016/17 School Year
Wednesday, August 17, 2:00 pm Kindergarten, 3:00 pm Grades 1-5

On Wednesday, August 17, please plan on visiting Lois Lenski from 3:00 - 4:00 PM for our Open House for students in grades 1-5 and 2:00-3:00 PM for Kindergarten students.  At this time, your child is welcome to visit his/her classroom, meet the teacher and tour the school.  The PTO pre-packaged school supplies can also be picked up from your child's classroom.  

 

Parents will be notified by email of their child's teacher assignment!

   fundrun 
Sprinting for the Stars - Lenski Student Fund Run
October 7 - during regular school hours!


SAVE THE DATE!
 
SPRINTING FOR THE STARS
LENSKI STUDENT FUND RUN
 
Friday, October 7th
(during regular school hours) 
on the Lenski Fields
 
100% of all donations go to Lenski!!
Want to volunteer? Please contact Kim Madden. 
      annualfamily   
Annual Family Update
Must Complete Prior to August 18
Every LPS family must complete the district 2016/2017 Check-In / Registration process through Infinite Campus. To complete this step, a parent from the Primary Household must log into the Campus Portal, and then go to the Inbox where there is a Family Check-In message.

Parents will verify, update or complete information about every member of their household including students at other LPS schools (if applicable). This means parents can complete registration for all their children at one time. Parents will also complete a series of permissions (media release, field trip permission, military release, etc.) and provide information traditionally listed on a student's emergency card (physician, emergency contacts, health issues, etc.).

For more information, please click here.
        traffic 
Lenski 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  
 enrichment       
Enrichment Programs -  Watch for Flyers On Website

 

Please keep your eyes on the Lenski website for upcoming enrichment flyers.  Lenski will not send flyers home to all students for all enrichment classes.

 

Over the next week or so, the website will be updated with information and flyers for upcoming enrichment classes.   

 
       kleenex   
Sip n' See for Kindergarten Parents, Grandparents and Guardians
August 25, Kam 9-10, Kpm 1-2
 
Join us as we do our best to calm your nerves, dry your tears, take family pictures, and give hugs on your child's first day of Kindergarten! We'll share some snacks and drinks and watch the kiddos head off on their newest adventure! 

Morning kindergarten from 9:00 am -10:00 am, afternoon kindergarten from 1:00 pm -2:00 pm.

Questions?  Contact Sarah Franklin or Leslie Suh. 
     roomparent     
Become a Lenski Room Parent!
Being a room parent is a GREAT way to be involved in your child's classroom with minimal commitment of in-class volunteer time. Much of the planning and coordination can happen on your own time as your schedule permits. A room parent's responsibilities include planning the fall festival party, coordinating optional teacher gifts before winter break and at year-end, and assisting the PTO with teacher appreciation week in the spring. Whether you are a first time room parent or a veteran room parent, we need your help and would love for you to be involved this year!
 
More details on each of these activities will be shared with the selected room parents at the room parent orientation meeting in September. There will be two room parents for each classroom so you can share the fun (and the responsibility) with another parent in your class!  If you're interested in being a room parent for this year, please sign-up here by September 1st. 
 
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Stephanie Wilcox.
 newfees        
Lenski Fee Payment Process Available Now!
Fees Due by October 1, 2015
Lenski Elementary charges a one-time fee at the beginning of the school year to cover costs for field trips, classroom supplies such as art and technology supplies, and other classroom activities throughout the school year.  You may pay the $50 fee per student online using a credit card here, or you can send in payment to the Lenski Office using this form. Fees are due October 1, 2016.    
       kingsoopers   
On Your Mark, Get Set, Reload!
apple dollar sign
Many of you have brand-spankin'-new Reloadable Grocery Cards to try out! We welcome the new families and Kindergarten families to Lenski with a gift: a fresh King Soopers card, pre-loaded with $2.50.  Safeway cards are also available to order if that is your preferred market.  We invite you to take a minute, sip a coffee (on us!), and learn about this automatic 5% cash back fundraiser. As you know, it costs you nothing!

Order your reloadable grocery cards here.  Questions? Contact Sandy Schwedt.  
 
Please note that if your card has a zero balance and has been inactive for 90 days, you will need to buy a new card at face value.  Thanks! 
      southglenn     
Streets of Southglenn - Start Saving Those Receipts!
 
Do you ever visit Streets of SouthGlenn? You can help Lenski earn money by saving your receipts and earning Lenski points that turn into money for our school! To learn more about the Streets at SouthGlenn program, click here. 
 
Simply shop and log your Streets of SouthGlenn receipts! Beginning Monday, August 15th, keep your original receipts from all stores and restaurants and turn them in to help Lenski earn money!  Receipts must be dated between August 15, 2016 and April 30, 2017.  Turn your receipts in to the bin on the table in the front lobby at school or in the Lenski slot near guest services at SouthGlenn.  Electronic receipts can be logged on the Street Smarts website here.  Every dollar earns 5 points, so turn in even the smallest dollar receipt to help out. 
 
The money Lenski wins is used to purchase gift cards that will be raffled off at different fundraisers to earn even more money for our kids!  Thanks to all that shop and turn in receipts!

Questions?  Feel free to contact Jan McElhiney. 
 ptokickoff       
PTO Kickoff Meeting - Everyone Welcome!!
August 25, 9:30 a.m.

This year's meeting will be held at the Koebel Library on Thursday, August 25th at 9:30 a.m.  Everyone who is interested in PTO is welcome to attend.
 summerreading       
Summer Reading, Writing and Math Incentives
Turn it in by September 2nd!

   

Students whose parents sign off on reading and writing logs, practice math through Dreambox, IXL (current students have their IXL log in information), participate in a library program, or complete the Summer Bridge Activity booklet, will be awarded a trip to the treasure box when they present their summer work to the classroom teacher by Friday, September 2.
      quicklinks  
 Quick Links

Lois Lenski Elementary Website 
streets of southglenn
Box Tops #2
Keep Saving and Submitting Your Box Tops In The Container Outside the Office

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