LCIS Friday Afternoon Shout Out 12-6-24
Hello LCIS Panthers,
What a wonderful week we’ve had being back together immersed in learning! Across the building students have seamlessly picked up where they left off due to strong structures already in place. We are so proud of our team for the work they are doing.
Shout out to Mr. Corley for orchestrating a beautiful performance last night. It was wonderful to see our 6th grade band in their debut concert. They have already made such great progress and we can’t wait to hear them perform again in the spring. Congratulations to all the vocalists, who sounded wonderful!
6th grade girls basketball practice begins on Monday, Dec. 9th at the LCIS gym. If your child would like to sign up, they still can! Reach out to Amy Peters, the LCSD Athletic Director for more information. 719-293-0105.
All 6th grade students will join the Outward Bound Winter Program on Thursday 12/12/24 from 9-2 at the Leadville Outward Bound Campus.
Course Overview: Colorado Outward Bound School (COBS) is excited to build on our fall Leadership program with LCSD 6th graders! To end their Fall Semester on a high note, LCSD 6th grade students and faculty will return to COBS for a winter-activity centered single-day program to continue building skills and focus on:
1. Bringing the crew together
2. Highlighting inclusiveness and kindness to each other
3. Reflecting on Leadership and the first half of the school year as school leaders
4. Having fun in the snow!
This is a day trip only, NOT an overnight experience. Please plan on your child spending much of their time outdoors on this day and help them prepare with winter clothes. A course overview and packing list will be shared early next week. Lunch will be provided by COBS.
Our LCIS Panthers slowed their IXL skills progress over the holiday break. Please encourage your child to get back into this homework habit. We are looking for students to work on ELA skills for 60 minutes a week and also work on Math skills for 60 minutes a week as their homework. Remember that IXL is designed to help students at their personal skills level, so that the homework should be “just right” for your child.
Our intercom system was out on Thursday and so we weren’t able to call our IXL Skills Master group. We will highlight them in next week’s Friday Afternoon Shout Out (FASO).
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The Lake County High School Student Senate toy drive will begin next week! Continuing until December 21st we will have a donation box at LCIS. Student senate is planning for 60% of the donations to go towards families in Leadville, and 40% to go to the Children’s Hospitals near Denver. They are looking forward to supporting those who are in need this holiday season.
LCIS will have a Holiday Spirit Week beginning the week of 12/16.
Monday- Merry Mix-up! Mismatch your clothes, hair, and shoes and/or wear an ugly sweater!
Tuesday- Tree Topper Tuesday! Wear a holiday hat or headband We will be selling holiday hats for $2 each.
Wednesday- Winter Wonderland Wednesday! Wear blue and white
Thursday- Twas the Night Before Holiday Break Thursday! Pajama Day!
Project Dream:
LCIS Project Dream information- check this site for transportation schedules and more LCIS-specific Project Dream details.
Project Dream is participating in Colorado Gives Day, a state-wide fundraising campaign. Donations made to Project Dream through Colorado Gives day go farther due to accompanied funds, and are super helpful to keep Project Dream low or no cost. Click here to learn more!
If you have any questions regarding Project Dream please contact Blanca Rodriguez at 719-293-0115 or via email at brodriguez@lakecountyschools.net
Thanks for a great week, Panthers!
Cheryl Talbot, LCIS Principal
ATHLETIC UPDATE:
Middle School Girls Basketball will begin practice on Monday, December 9th! The first home game is scheduled for Wednesday December 18th at 4pm in the LCIS gym. Go Panthers!
If any 6th graders still have their uniforms from a fall sport, they need to turn those into the office ASAP. Fines will be assessed for any athletes who do not return their uniform.
Please click this link for a calendar of sporting events. This calendar can also be accessed from the district website under the athletics tab.
If you have questions related to athletics, the best person to contact is:
Amy Peters, Athletic/Activities Director – 719-293-0105 – apeters@lakecountyschools.net
Please click this link to access the Community Calendar for additional upcoming events in our Community.
Upcoming LCIS Events:November
| December 12 | Fire Drill |
| December 12 | 6th grade at COBS 9-2pm |
| December 18 | Community Meeting led by 3rd grade @ LCIS Gym- 8:05 am |
| December 18 | Attendance Celebration – scratch art craft @ LCIS Gym- 2:45pm |
| December 18 | Triple A Attendance Celebration: Jedi! Students vs. Staff! |
| December 19 | Panther Pride Day: Winter Wonderland – all Specials Classes |
| December 19 | HOWL Reward: Class Movie & Popcorn |
| December 23, 2024 – January 2, 2025 | Winter Break |
Looking Ahead:
| January 6 | Return to School! |
| January 6-February 6 | ACCESS Testing Window |
| January 9 | Semester 1 Grades come home in backpacks |
| January 13-23 | DIBELS Mid-Year Reading Assessments |
| January 23 | Fire Drill |
| January 27-30 | NWEA ELA & Math Assessments |
| January 29 | Community Meeting led by 6th grade – LCIS Gym 8:05 am |
| March 10-13, 2025 | Spring Break |
| March 26-27, 2025 | Parent – Teacher Conferences – Noon – 8 pm Half Day School for Students |
| May 26, 2025 | Memorial Holiday – No School |
| June 19, 2025 | Last Day of School |
