LCES Panther Cub Communication #34
April 20th – 23rd, 2026
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LCES Families,
Happy Friday! Even though the calendar says spring, the weather is keeping us on our toes, per usual for living in the Rocky Mountains. Please continue to send your child with warm jackets and layers for those chilly mornings and cool afternoons.
As we move through this busy and exciting time of year, a few simple routines at home can make a big difference. Reading with your child each day helps build strong skills and creates special moments together. Also, making sure your child gets plenty of sleep each night helps them stay focused, learn their best, and stay healthy as we work through the seasonal illnesses going around.
On Thursday, we conducted a lockdown drill as part of our ongoing commitment to safety. Our staff acted quickly to lock doors and turn off lights, ensuring our building remains secure. We were proud of the cooperation and calm response from both students and staff.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support, it truly makes a difference in your child’s success. We are so grateful to be part of your child’s learning journey!
Warmly,
Brandi Lovely, PK-2 Principal
LCES Important Dates (PK – 2nd)
April 22- PK Round Up Night @ LCES 5:00-7:00
April 30- K-2 Community Meeting in the gym at 8:00am celebrating the HOWL of Curiosity, led by kindergarten
April 30- Kindergarten Fieldtrip to Lake County Recycling Center
May 4-7- End of Year Benchmark DIBELS assessment K-2 students
May 7- K-2 Music Concert, doors open at 5:40 and concert begins at 6:00
May 12- 1st Grade Fieldwork at Hayden Meadows
May 14- 2nd Grade Fieldwork at Hayden Meadows
May 20- K-2 Attendance Reward @ Colorado Rockies game
May 21- LCSD Art Show @ LCES
Helpful Link: Lake County School District Calendar
K-2 Specifics
Interested in more literacy resources? Check out this website from CDE: https://www.readlearnleadco.org/
April HOWL (Habit of Work & Learning) Focus: Curiosity
For the month of April, we are celebrating the HOWL of curiosity. Curiosity means, “I can explore new ideas by asking questions and seeking answers about the world around me.” The Student of the Month for each crew will be announced at our next community meeting on April 30th. If your student is chosen by their teacher, we will reach out at the beginning of that week to let you know!
Attendance
Attendance Pizza Challenge: Our next pizza attendance challenge ends Thursday, April 23rd! See details in the fliers section below!
April Attendance Challenge: We have started a new monthly attendance challenge! The class with the best attendance percentage for the whole month will receive an extra recess at the end of the month. Please try to send your student to school every day, unless they are too sick. We appreciate your help in reaching our 94% attendance goal!
Semester 2 Attendance Challenge:
The semester 2 attendance challenge is here! This semester, K-2 students who have 1 or fewer absences will have the opportunity to attend a Rockies baseball game in Denver at Coors Field on May 20th! We will be checking attendance from Jan 5th-April 30th to see who qualifies. Families will be notified if your student has earned this opportunity the week of May 4th. Students may opt out of attending if parents so choose (Opt out deadline: May 6th). As the event gets closer, we will share more details so check this section regularly for updates! Please note LCIS is doing an attendance reward at this Rockies game as well so please look for specific information from LCIS in their parent communication as the criteria is slightly different between schools. Make sure your student is present at school every day as long as they are healthy in order to earn this opportunity! We are so excited for this special event!
HOWLs Q4 Challenge: We are excited to announce our quarter 4 HOWLs challenge! Your student will try to earn as many HOWL Dollars as they can for the chance to earn cotton candy and extra recess with the principals at the end of the quarter! The top six HOWL dollar earners in each class will win. If your student wins, we will send home a paper parent communication in their backpack. You will also receive a text message from the front office. Students can earn HOWL Dollars by showing any of our HOWLs to any staff member in the school.
K-2 Project Dream
LCES Project Dream Information
Raquel Contreras
LCES Site Supervisor
719-293-5363
rcontreras@lakecountyschools.net
The Center Specifics
Dear Center Families,
Classrooms are learning all about habitats! So far children have learned about woodlands and ponds. Next week they will focus on oceans and deserts. You can see this learning on our walls and in our classrooms with all the fun activities. It has been lots of fun!
Next week we will host our 2nd Preschool Round Up night on Thursday April 22 from 5-7pm. For families returning to preschool, if you have not submitted your application for next year, this is a great opportunity to get this task completed. Come join us!
For families transitioning to Kindergarten, we will be putting a kindergarten pre-registration form in your yellow folders. Please complete this and return it in your child’s yellow folder or to the front office. This lets us know that you have the intent to enroll for Kindergarten at LCES next year. We will share information regarding Kindergarten transition events later this spring. Be on the look out for that to come in your child’s yellow folder. Reach out with any questions, we are here to support you!
We hope you all have a wonderful weekend, see you Monday!
Tanya Lenhard, Director
719-486-6928 (work); 719-293-1055 (cell)
tdlenhard@lakecountyschools.net
From the Assistant Director
Hello Families,
We know that our district phones have been in and out lately. If your child is absent, we encourage you to text Marissa at 719-427-7075 or LCES Office Cell phone 719-293-0931 before 9:20am. This will allow the time to mark your child with an excused absence. The following system shows our steps if we do not receive attendance communication from families. This process is a part of our Attendance Policy.
- At 9:30 the automatic phone system will call any family we have not heard from.
- At 10:30 Raquel will begin to directly reach out to families regarding your child’s absence.
Your communication supports accurate data so we can respond accordingly if we are seeing trends, like child illness. Thank you for your partnership and your communication!
Late Pick Up Reminder, any time past your child’s scheduled hours are billable per tuition agreements, the first 5 minutes it’s $1.00 per minute, and as of minute 6 it’s $5.00 per minute. If you are unsure what your scheduled hours are please reach out.
Please remember school starts at 9:00, if your child will be dropped off after 9:30 please call the front office (719-486-6890) or Marissa (719-427-7075), so we can make sure we include them in meal counts for the day.
Have a great weekend!
If you have any questions, please free to contact me:
Marissa Martinez
Assistant Preschool Director
719-486-6927
mamartinez@lakecountyschools.net
Menus
Menus can be found in your child’s yellow folder at the end of each month or in our main entrance vestibules!
Fliers
Is Your Student Struggling with Spring Allergies?
Seasonal allergies affect many students each spring. Spring pollen is a common trigger, causing sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes that can make it harder to focus in class.
The School-Based Health Center can help students manage symptoms and feel their best during the school day. Enrollment is open year-round!
To enroll your student or schedule an appointment, call 970-710-5049.
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¿Su estudiante está lidiando con alergias de primavera?
Las alergias estacionales afectan a muchos estudiantes cada primavera. El polen primaveral es un desencadenante común, causando estornudos, secreción nasal y ojos llorosos, lo que puede dificultar la concentración en clase.
El Centro de Salud Escolar puede ayudar a los estudiantes a controlar sus síntomas y sentirse mejor durante el día escolar.
¡La inscripción está abierta todo el año! Para inscribir a su estudiante o programar una cita, llame al 970-710-5049.
Rockies Rock Summer Camp – Enrollment Open!
Join Get Outdoors Leadville for an unforgettable summer of outdoor adventure, confidence-building, and connection with nature.
Enroll by April 16th (requests processed by 4/23).
Questions or need help signing up? Visit our Open House on April 9th, 5–7 PM at the Get Outdoors Leadville building (next to Climax Building at CMC, 901 US-24, Room 219).
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Campamento de Verano Rockies Rock – ¡Inscripciones Abiertas!
Únete a Get Outdoors Leadville para un verano inolvidable de aventuras al aire libre, desarrollo de confianza y conexión con la naturaleza.
Inscríbete antes del 16 de abril (las solicitudes se procesarán antes del 23/4).
¿Tienes preguntas o necesitas ayuda para inscribirte? Visita nuestra Casa Abierta el 9 de abril, de 5 a 7 PM en el edificio de Get Outdoors Leadville (junto al edificio Climax en CMC, 901 US-24, salón 219).
