This week we are gearing up for another event-packed week at Lafayette. But first, we would like to express our appreciation to our art teacher, Ms. McLaughlin and our music teacher, Mr. Holmes, for producing another terrific and successful Arts Night. Arts Night is a favorite tradition at Lafayette, one that takes countless of hours and many volunteers to help put it together. Our last Arts Night will be held on May 21st for the Pre-K, K and 1st graders. If you happen to see either Ms. McLaughlin or Mr. Holmes, please take a moment to thank them.  

Field Day is this week and Ms. McClure needs lots of help to pull it off. Pre-K and Kindergarteners will have their Field Day on Wednesday and grades 1-5 will have theirs on Friday. It is a lot of fun to participate whether you are a kid or an adult.  

This Thursday, May 14th, is a very important HSA General Meeting. We hope ALL parents will attend this meeting and join us for dinner ($1/pizza slice + salad, desert & drink) from 6:30pm until 7:00pm. Child care is provided and the meeting will begin at 7:00pm.

The first order of business is to vote for next year's HSA Board members. If you cannot be there in person, you can vote by proxy. By now you should have received proxy ballots in your child's folder. Please fill them out and either place them in the ballot box in the Great Hall, or return them to school in your child's folder. If you did not receive them in your child's folder, you can print the HSA proxy ballot.  Remember . . . one vote per family, and only current HSA members can vote for HSA Board members.

Also at this meeting the HSA will discuss its DRAFT budget for next school year. Please come to the meeting and give us your thoughts about where your money is spent. We rely heavily on you to raise these funds, so it is only fair that your thoughts are included during this very important meeting.

Based on comments received during and after Thursday's meeting, the draft budget may be revised, with the final budget presented for approval at our final General Meeting of the year in June.

Thank You to the yard sale/community clean up team. Jenny Backus, Chris Lisi, Janine Boyle and Shannon Behm did a tremendous job organizing and expediting a much needed service to our community. Job well done!

Last but not least, Congratulations to our very own Steven King and all the Lafayette's thespians for their successful production of "Talent Show". Not only did they do a great job performing but they help support one of Mr. King's charities, Martha's Table. Bravo!!!