LCIS Friday Afternoon Shout Out 1-17-25
Hello LCIS Panthers,
This week students took multiple reading assessments for DIBELS. All students took an Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) assessment 1:1 with their teacher. This test measures how many words a student reads accurately in one minute. All students also took Maze, a group test that measures reading comprehension. In addition to these tests, many third graders also took individual tests that measure a variety of skills such as letter naming, letter sounds, nonsense words, and word reading. Once third graders have achieved mastery of these skills, they no longer need to test in these areas.
Across all grade levels we are seeing students making progress on these assessments. Many students have even achieved their DIBELS set goal. It’s been exciting to see how many students have been making “above average” and “well above average” growth as determined by DIBELS. We are incredibly proud of our students for their effort during their ELA core and intervention classes as we can see that this is making a difference in their academic outcomes. Go Panthers!
Many students brought home a DIBELS report showing their mid-year data. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
Next week DIBELS make up testing will continue and our testing window closes on Thursday 1/23. Thank you for having your child at school so that we can accurately access their reading growth!
Our Multilingual students began their ACCESS Assessments yesterday and will continue over the course of the next couple of weeks. Students test in four content areas; listening, reading, writing and speaking. Once again, we are excited to see how they are progressing in these areas as they have been focused and working hard all year.
IXL Celebration!
The students who completed the IXL Winter Break Challenge had such a great time at the Huck Finn Ice Rink yesterday! We had beautiful weather, smooth ice, and warm hot chocolate. We’re so proud of these students for showing responsibility and working on their IXL skills!
Our IXL practice continues!
IXL Skills Masters from 1/6-1/16/25
At LCIS we are focusing on effort and engagement this semester. Please help your child get to school everyday and encourage them to do their best work! | Weekly Attendance Numbers3rd91.21%4th92.69%5th92.51%6th93.58% |
Project Dream: Changes to Friday Programming, Starting January
Intermediate School Information & Policies
Transportation is now available morning and afternoon, no mid-day transportation
Project Dream is shifting its available, free transportation for Fridays. Starting when we return from Winter Break in January, transportation will available at the following times:
- Morning: 7:30-8:00 am pickup from home, arrive at Project Dream 8:15 am
- Afternoon: Depart Project Dream at 2:50 pm, arrive home 3:00-3:30 pm
Project Dream will no longer offer mid-day transportation for students arriving at noon.
Project Dream has limited capacity (28 available spots) for free transportation. Priority will be given to families who live far away from schools, who don’t have means of transportation, or are unable to drop off/pick up due to work schedules. We ask that families who are able to transport their students to or from Friday programming please do so.
For morning transportation, we do not currently have any students registered. Please let your Site Supervisor know if you need transportation in the morning.
For afternoon transportation, we will keep the current list of students registered for transportation. Please let your Site Supervisor know if you need transportation in the afternoon. Afternoon transportation is currently full, so please let your site supervisor know if you no longer need transportation.
Fees will continue to apply for students arriving in the morning for all-day programming. Students may also continue to register for the free, afternoon only option. We will continue to offer the three-tier payment options for Friday mornings—$25, $75, and $150. This applies to all programming in a calendar month, regardless of how many fee-based Friday sessions occur. No student will be turned away due to an inability to pay tuition for a given month. If you are unable to pay tuition for a given month, please reach out to Brandon Reynolds 719-293-5093, or breynolds@lakecountyschools.net.
El Camioncito Returns in January! An exciting announcement, El Camioncito, Project Dream’s Mobile Learning Center, will be returning in January!
El Camioncito is a school bus that has been redesigned for tutoring and enrichment activities. El Camioncito visits different neighborhoods in Lake County to bring fun and learning directly to students after school. Students do not need to register to attend El Camioncito programs. However, students do need to be dropped off by a parent/guardian, and a parent/guardian needs to be available in the case of an emergency or issue while their students are on the bus.
Stay tuned for more updates, including a start date and weekly schedule. Look for texts from the Project Dream team in January!
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:
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
One Community Project 12/19/24
Leadville and Lake County have launched the One Community Project, a year-long initiative to create a shared vision and comprehensive plan for the future of our community. Guided by input from the people who live and work here, this plan will shape the policies, programs, and projects of both the City and County for the next 10 years to ensure a future that reflects the values of our diverse community. Whether you’ve lived here for generations or just moved in, your voice matters in shaping Leadville and Lake County’s future.
We need your help – Share what you love, fear, and hope for Leadville and Lake County by completing a quick Values form (bit.ly/One-Comm).
Visit https://onecommunityproject.com/ to learn more about the project, explore upcoming events, and find ways to get involved. Your voice matters—together, we can shape a future that reflects the heart of our community!
Please click this link to access the Community Calendar for additional upcoming events in our Community.
Upcoming LCIS Events:
| January 23 | Fire Drill |
| January 27-30 | NWEA ELA & Math Assessments |
| January 29 | Community Meeting led by 6th grade – LCIS Gym 8:05 am |
Looking Ahead:
| February 11 | Annual LCIS Spelling Bee – 8:05 am – LCIS Gym |
| February 20 | Fire Drill |
| February 26 | Community Meeting – 5th grade will lead |
| March 3-6 | Dr. Seuss Spirit Week |
| March 6 | Panther Pride – Read Across America Day! |
| March 6 | Attendance Celebration |
| March 10-13, 2025 | Spring Break |
| March 18 | Fire Drill |
| March 26-27 | Parent – Teacher Conferences – Noon – 8 pm Half Day School for Students |
| May 26, 2025 | Memorial Holiday – No School |
| June 11 | Celebration Of Learning – LCIS Gym – -906 pm |
| June 19, 2025 | Last Day of School |
This project is focused on creating a vibrant community space on the 12-acre open area adjacent to Lake County Elementary School. The Harrison Park Master Plan aims to incorporate affordable housing, open space, and recreation based on community feedback.
We know how important more and affordable housing is to you as an employer and business owner. We want to hear from you and your employees on how we can best serve the community as a whole. Here are what some of our business owners and major employers have to say about housing:
“Housing continues to be a significant challenge to our ability to staff our schools with qualified educators. An entry-level teacher has a gross monthly income of $3,600. A goal of spending no more than 30% of their income on housing would require monthly housing costs of under $1,200. This is nearly impossible in the current housing market.”
Kate Bartlett, Superintendent of the Lake County School District
“Because Leadville’s housing market has been turned upside down by forces out of our control, it is harder than ever for local businesses to prosper here. If we don’t create more housing for our workers, our business community and the diverse nature of our town (and downtown) will be forever changed.”
Fritz Howard, Melanzana
Here’s how you can get involved:
- Take the survey – Your input is essential to ensure the plan reflects community needs. (https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8129093/Harrison-Park-Master-Plan-Community-Survey)
- Join us at the next Open House – Meet the project team in person, share your ideas, and learn more about the planning and design process. The Open House will take place in January 22nd in the Amax Room of the Lake County Public Library. Stay tuned for updates!
To learn more about the project, take the survey, or join our mailing list, please visit harrisonparkmasterplan.com
Thank you for being part of this important community effort! Your feedback will play a crucial role in shaping a future that benefits Lake County residents.
