Hello LCIS Families,

Our Multilingual students are just about finished with their ACCESS testing. We are working on make-up tests for students who have been absent. They continue to show determination and persistence as they complete these assessments. We are so proud of them! 

Our 4th graders took their NWEA MAPS assessments for ELA and Math this week. Next week students in grades 3, 5, and 6 will also take these assessments. The 4th grade data is showing strong growth across both Math and ELA and that our average achievement is higher now than in the fall. Great job 4th graders! 

If you have a student in 4th grade ask them about their winter scores.

If you have a student in grades 3, 5, or 6, ask them about their goals for these assessments. 3rd graders will test on Monday and Tuesday. 5th graders will test on Wednesday and 6th graders will test on Thursday. Please talk with your child about doing their best on these assessments.

Please join us for our Community Meeting on Wednesday!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 28th and join us for our next Community Meeting at 8:05 in the LCIS Gym. Our 6th grade students will host this event and be presenting about life in Athens and Sparta. We will also be celebrating our scholars of the month for “Collaboration”. 

Celebrations:

Congratulations to Julia Robles for the Perfect Attendance Award for the first two weeks of January! She has earned two free pizzas from The Famous!

Upcoming:

4th Graders to the Mining Museum: 

On Thursday, January 29th our 4th graders will go to the Mining Museum in Leadville as part of their Colorado History Unit. They have been studying the Colorado Gold Rush and visiting the museum will bring these areas of study to life! 

LCIS Annual Scripps Spelling Bee:

On Tuesday, February 10th, LCIS will host its annual Scripps Spelling Bee. Students took home practice words over the winter break. Hopefully you’ve seen your child practicing their spelling words! Another way your child can practice is through the Word Club Spelling and Vocabulary app. Check it out! We will hold classroom competitions later this month to determine our finalists who will participate in our school-wide Bee. 

IXL Homework:

We are encouraged to see our usage back up now that we’re back in school following the winter break. Remember that we are asking students to do about 20 minutes of IXL each day as homework. The individualized practice they receive on IXL helps each student to grow at their level. 

Communications:

“Back to School? We’ve Got You!”  
Coming back after the holidays can take some adjusting for parents and students alike! The School-Based Health Center is here to support your physical and emotional well-being. Not enrolled yet? No worries. Enrollment is open year-round! 

Visit Lake County SBHC Enrollment (English), Lake County SBHC Enrollment (Spanish) to enroll and School Based Health Centers – Elevated Community Health  to learn more. 

Call (970) 710 – 5049 to schedule your appointment today!

We welcome all parent communication at LCIS! 

Please feel free to contact us using any of these methods:   

LCIS Office 719-486-6830

LCIS Cell Phone 719-293-0964

Julie Guzman  – Bilingual Secretary and Registrar – jguzman@lakecountyschools.net

Tracy Vincent – Secretary tvincent@lakecountyschools.net

Do you need to change your child’s end of day plans? No problem! Simply call 719-293-6830, text 719-293-0964 or email our front office staff by 2pm.

Go Panthers!

Cheryl Talbot, LCIS Principal

PROJECT DREAM

Denver Broncos Foundation

As the Broncos are making a push for the Super Bowl, Project Dream just finished a grant from the Denver Broncos Foundation! Their financial support paid for our club leaders to do outdoor and physical activities this Fall. If you’d like to show your appreciation, please send your student with their Broncos gear to Project Dream tomorrow, Friday the 23rd. GO BRONCOS!

 LCIS Project Dream Information

Blanca Rodriguez

LCIS Site Supervisor

719-293-0115

brodriguez@lakecountyschools.net

ATHLETIC UPDATE:

Important information about Lake County Athleticics can be found using this link. You will find a link to the Lake County Sports website, fee information, a link to the current sports schedules and much more. 

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

Looking Ahead

January 28	Rizzler Reward
January 28	Community Meeting 6th grade led 8:05 LCIS Gym
January 29	4th Grade to National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum
January 29	Class Attendance Reward
February 2	Attendance Reward: Pizza to a Family
February 10	LCIS Spelling Bee
February 16	Attendance Reward: Pizza to a Family
February 19	Fire Drill
February 25	Community Meeting 5th grade led 8:05 LCIS Gym
March 2-5	Dr. Seuss Week
March 9-13	Spring Break
March 25-26	Half Day for Students / Parent-Teacher Conferences
May 25	No School – holiday
June 13	LCHS Graduation
June 16	UPDATED! Last Day Of School for LCIS

Lake County Performing Arts: T-shirts, Jackets and Hoodies!

Students in LCIS Band, MS/HS Choir and Band will get the t-shirt automatically. 

If you would like to place an order, please turn in the money and size to either main office or Mrs. Cairns.  Orders will not be placed without payment. Orders are due by January 27th.

Hoodie:  $35