Lake County Intermediate School Friday Afternoon Shout Out

Hello LCIS Families!

School starts on Monday! We are all so excited for the students to join us and for the learning to begin! School starts promptly every day at 8:05. If your child arrives at 8:05 or later they will be marked tardy. Also breakfast will be served from 7:45-8:00. If your child plans to eat breakfast at school be sure to drop them off at 7:45 so that they have time to eat. If your child rides the bus, they will arrive with enough time for breakfast.  Breakfast is free to all students.  

Parent drop off is one lane and students may exit their cars by the pool entrance. Parent pick up begins at 3:30 and we use two lanes for pick up to help the process move more quickly. Please follow the directions of the pick up monitors and communicate with them about who you are picking up. 

If your child has a change to their afternoon dismissal plans, please notify the main office at 719 486 6830 by 2:30pm so that we can get your child a “pink note” with their different instructions. Students without a pink note will follow the dismissal plans on file. 

Students will go outside every day for recess. If you’d like to send your child with a sun hat or sunglasses, please do so. It’s helpful if all student items (sweatshirts, jackets, hats, etc.) are labeled with the child’s name so that if/when they misplace it, we can help to get it back to them. 

We are already looking forward to our next community event! On September 27th, we will host our annual LCIS Open House and Forest Gallery Walk. NOTE! This date is a change from Sept. 20th. This event will take place beginning at 5:00 on the playground with welcome and send off into the forest to view student artwork. Following the Forest Gallery Walk, you and your child are invited to visit classrooms and chat with teachers. We’re excited to see you all there!

6th Grade Students will be attending the Colorado Outward Bound School (COBS) in Leadville with their crew class beginning in August. This is a two day, one night event where students will engage in team building and leadership skills. Be sure to ask your 6th grader about the packing list. COBS is able to provide many of the camping items. Crews are scheduled to attend COBS on the following dates: BURNS: 8/24-8/25, FORGET: 8/31-9/1, CAMPBELL: 9/8-9/9

Athletics:

I’d like to introduce myself as Lake County’s new Athletic and Activities Director.  My name is Amy Peters, and I have been coaching cross country and track & field in our district for over 20 years.  I am excited to enter this new role, and I intend to be a visible and supportive presence to help our sports teams become even more successful.  Please reach out to me at 719-293-0105 or apeters@lakecountyschools.net if you have any questions, concerns or ideas regarding Lake County athletics. 

Fall sports are quickly approaching!  Students in 6-8 grades have the options of boys’ football, co-ed cross country, girls’ volleyball or boys’ soccer.  The high school seasons and middle school cross country officially begin on Monday, August 8; the other middle school sports will kick off after classes begin.  In order to participate, athletes must have a current physical and have completed the Athletics section of the school online registration or fill out an Athletics packet, which can be picked up from the LCHS main office. 

We strongly encourage all 6th grade students to participate in at least one sport or activity.  Involved students pass classes at a higher rate, have less behavior issues and enjoy school more!  Please encourage your students and their friends to find a team or club to join.  GO PANTHERS!

2022-2023 School Meals and Free and Reduced School Meal Applications

This school year students will be charged for their school meals based on their eligibility status for free and reduced school meals. All students will receive breakfast for free and students who are eligible for free meals or reduced-priced meals will also receive lunch for free. Free and reduced school meal applications are available at your student’s school office and the LCSD District Office at 328 W. 5^th, St., Leadville, CO 80461, or at www.lakecountyschools.net, under the Nutrition tab. If you have any questions please reach out to Leslee Torsell, Cloud City High School, 315 W. 6^th St., Leadville, CO 80461, ltorsell@lakecountyschools.net, 719-486-6980.

This year meals cost:

So many exciting events happen in our community every month – too many for us to list on this communication!  Please click this link to access the Community Calendar for upcoming events.

Upcoming Events:

August 15	First Day of School!
August 24-25	Burns’ Crew at COBS
August 25	Cornerstone Trip – 5th Grade – Turquoise Lake
August 31-Sept 1	Forget’s Crew at COBS
September 1	Cornerstone Trip – 4th Grade – Turquoise Lake
September 5	Labor Day Holiday – No School
September 6	Project Dream Programming Starts
September 8-9	Campbell Crew at COBS
September 9	Friday – Students at School!
September 19-22	Homecoming Week – Spirit Week (Dress Up Days TBD)
September 20	Picture Retakes
September 20	LCIS Open House / Forest Gallery Walk
September 26	LCIS Community Meeting – LCIS Gym 8:10

Looking Ahead:

October 11	Principal Talk – LCIS Library – 6-7 pm
October 31	Community Meeting  – LCIS Gym – 8:10 am
October 26 & 27	½ Day School for Kids
October 26 & 27	Parent / Teacher Conferences 12-8 pm
November 21	Community Meeting – LCIS Gym – 8:10 am
November 23-25	Thanksgiving Break
December 12	Community Meeting – LCIS Gym – 8:10 am
December 19-January 2	Winter Break
January 6	Friday – Students at School

Athletics:

August 24	MS Volleyball at Gypsum Creek MS  – leave time TBD
August 29	MS Volleyball vs Summit County – LCIS Gym 4 pm
August 31	MS Volleyball at Eagle Valley MS  – leave time TBD
August 30	MS Football @ Eagle Valley MS – leave time TBD
September 7	MS Volleyball vs Berry Creek – LCIS Gym 4:15 pm
September 7	MS Football @ Gypsum Creek MS – leave time TBD
September 10	MS Volleyball  – 6th Grade Tournament At Summit MS – leave time TBD
September 10	MS Football vs Summit MS – Community Field – 9 am
September 12	MS Volleyball at St. Claire  – leave time TBD
September 14	MS Football vs St. Claire – Community Field – time TBD
September 19	MS Volleyball vs Vail Mountain School – LCIS Gym – 4:15 pm
September 20	MS Football @ Homestake Peak – leave time – TBD
September 21	MS Volleyball at ECCA  – leave time TBD
September 24	MS Football vs Homestake Peak – time TBD
September 28	MS Volleyball vs Homestake Peak- LCIS Gym 4 pm
October 1	MS Volleyball Championships @ Homestake Peak MS – TBD
October 4 – October 6	MS Football Championships @ Homestake Peak MS – TBD

Cheryl Talbot (she/hers)

Principal, Lake County Intermediate School

ctalbot@lakecountyschools.net

719-486-6830 office

719-293-0106 cell