LCIS Friday Afternoon Shout Out 4-18-25
Hello LCIS Panthers,
We have wrapped up the majority of our CMAS testing this week. Thank you for supporting your student with positive encouragement and helping them be ready each day for the tests. Results from CMAS are available in the fall and will be shared with families then. We will continue offering make-up CMAS assessments this week until all tests by all students have been completed.
Students who showed Perseverance during their CMAS tests earned a Perseverance Ticket. The students pictured above were able to choose a prize when their names were drawn from their grade level basket. We have been saving all of the tickets for a special drawing on April 30th During our Community Meeting. This second chance drawing will allow students to attend a Rockies Game in May. Good luck to everyone!
Now that we have completed CMAS, student Chromebooks will go back and forth from school to home and homework is back on! Please remind your student that they should complete one hour of Math and one hour of ELA skills on IXL every week for homework. We will be looking for our IXL masters next Thursday! Go Panthers!
On Wednesday, 4/23, LCIS will host a Mobile Earth & Space Observatory (MESO). 3rd and 5th graders will have the opportunity to engage in science programming focused on space and gravity. These grade levels have been studying astronomy in their STEM classes and this will be an awesome opportunity to learn even more about outer space!
Our annual LCSD Art Show is coming up on May 15th. We are looking for volunteers. If you would like to volunteer at this fun event, please sign up here.
From the School Nurse: Colleen Nielsen, RN
Colorado has had its first reported Measles case this week. Measles is more than just a rash. It is a serious respiratory illness that can cause lifelong problems like hearing loss, brain damage, and even death. Measles is preventable with a vaccine. Please reach out to your provider to check on your student’s vaccination status. If measles was to be found in our student population, your student will be excluded if not fully vaccinated. If you have questions, please email me at cnielsen@lakecountyschools.net
I’m Here For It!
Grade levels will be competing to see which class has the highest percentage of attendance for the month of April. The grade level with the best attendance will earn Free Play Time. Those students from the winning class who are at school every single day in April will also be invited to enjoy an exclusive, sugar free treat. So, set your alarms, show up every day, and win some free time with your friends!
Preschool enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open at The Center in the Lake County Elementary School. Children need to be 3 or 4 by October 1, 2025. We also have limited availability for children that will be 30 months by August 1, 2025. We offer a variety of program options including:
- Head Start (tuition free services for qualifying families)
- Colorado Universal Preschool (15 hours of tuition free preschool for 4 year olds)
- Individual Education Services (IEP)
- Tuition Based Preschool
- Extended Care Hours
Please stop by the front office at the Lake County Elementary School front office to pick up an application or visit our website at lakecountyschools.net/thecenter/. We will be hosting 3 Round up events for both Kindergarten pre-registration and Preschool enrollment this spring. See the attached flyer for more details. You can also call the LCES main office 486-6890 or Rhonda DeVoe at 719-293-1403 with any questions.
Project Dream Updates:
Project Dream is hiring a part time position to drive the Activity Bus for afterschool and Friday programs! Many Project Dream families say how helpful it is to have free transportation for our programs, and we need your help continuing this service.
Pay is $20-$26.50/hour dependent upon experience, average 20 hours per week, no CDL required. If you know anyone who might be interested, please share this job post with them: https://www.lakecountyschools.net/blog/2025/03/18/lcsd-is-seeking-a-driver-for-project-dream-programs-no-cdl-required/
Intermediate School Information & Policies
Blanca Rodriguez | LCIS Site Supervisor | 719-293-0115 | rodriguez@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
Please click this link to access the Community Calendar for additional upcoming events in our Community.
Upcoming LCIS Events:
| April 14-24 | CMAS State Testing continues |
| April 23 | Mobile Earth and Space Observation (MESO) 3rd and 5th grades |
| April 24 | Fire Drill |
| April 24 | LCIS G/T students to Breckenridge Mtn. Escape Room – 9am – 1:30pm |
| April 30 | Community Meeting – 3rd grade will lead |
Looking Ahead:
| May 1 | Panther Pride Day Cinco de Mayo |
| May 14 | Lockdown Drill |
| May 13 | 3rd Grade to Hayden Meadows 8:30-1:45 |
| May 15 | Attendance Celebration |
| May 15 | LCSD Art Show @ LCES 5-7pm |
| May 19 | 6th Grade to visit LCHS 8:15-9:30 |
| May 20 | 6th Grade to Hayden Meadows 8:45-1:30 |
| May 22 | Rockies AAA Attendance Reward |
| May 26, 2025 | Memorial Holiday – No School |
| May 28 | Community Meeting – Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Talbot will lead |
| May 29 | Fire Drill |
| May 29 | 5th grade Pathways to Fishing @ Leadville Fish Hatchery |
| June 3 | 4th Grade to Hayden Meadows 8:30-1:45 |
| June 10 | 5th Grade to Hayden Meadows 8:45-1:30 |
| June 11 | Celebration Of Learning – LCIS Gym – 6-7:15 pm |
| June 12 | Field Day |
| June 14 | LCHS Graduation |
| June 18 | 6th Grade Celebration – LCIS Gym – 2:15 pm |
| June 19, 2025 | Last Day of School |
