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October 31st is Spirit Day!

Leopard Leaders are Celebrating Literacy

The Leopard Leaders are sponsoring a literacy character day on Monday, October 31st.  Students have been learning about character traits in their literacy classes which is linked to Common Core Standards: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.

As part of the learning, the Leopard Leaders are sponsoring a Spirit Day in which students are able to dress like their favorite literacy character.  This is optional for all students, however the discussion around character traits will be part of the lesson for that day and all students will be expected to discuss their character and how their traits, actions and emotions are part of the story.  Please do not have masks, props or weapons as part of the accessories.  Please be sure that if your child has PE they have the appropriate shoes.

Art Room Request

Ms. Sandler is providing us a good excuse to Clean out the Toy Room and Upcycle!

The art room needs your help! Ms. Sandler is currently accepting donations of the follow materials:

  • Plastic bottles (thin ones that kids can cut – no Gatorade)
  • Bottle caps (preferably metal ones)
  • Anything in bulk (old game pieces, marbles, beans, rice, clips, beads, etc.)
  • Spray bottles
  • Jewel Cases (with or without CDs inside)
  • Aluminum Cans
  • Low plastic containers (cottage cheese, sour cream, etc.)
  • Hand wipes/baby wipes
  • Newspaper
  • Magazines (home and garden, food)

Also if you have an old area rug or functional holiday lights that you don’t want anymore, I’ll take them! Thank you in advance for your support!

Kimberly Sandler Proud Teacher | Visual Arts | Lafayette Elementary

Important Dates


Friday, October 28th 
The Walk-A-Thon is finally here!  Come watch your kids run/walk laps and join the fun!  Find out more here.  The kids will get their t-shirts on Thursday to take home so make sure they wear them on Friday! The laps start off at 8:15 a.m. and go until 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 10th
PTA Meeting at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria. Child care will be provided.  Parent Education is provided by the RULER committee.  Learn more about the RULER and how it is positively impacting students, teachers and staff.  RULER is an acronym that stands for Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing and Regulating emotions. You can learn more about the program at this site.

Friday, November 11th
Veteran's day, NO SCHOOL

Reminders

Lost and Found: There is a lot of stuff in the lost and found. Please check it out for lunch boxes, water bottles, jackets and sweaters.  Please label your students clothes with tape, sharpie or a suggestion from a parent is Mabels Labels which stay on clothes through washing.

Volunteer: Sign up and get involved! Take your volunteer training and apply here.  There are still opportunities for the Walk-a-Thon! Check it out here.

Join the PTA here. It is $20 to join for an annual family membership. There are also scholarships available for those in need.

Recycle your markers at school! See the front table to drop off your dried up markers. 

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