LCIS Friday Afternoon Shout Out 2-20-26
Hello LCIS Families,
It’s here! The 100th Day of School is Monday! Get ready to step back in time! Students are invited to dress like they are 100 years old to celebrate the 100th day of school on February 23rd. Ideas to help you dress the part: Gray or white wig, cardigans/sweater vests, suspenders, shawls, bowties and pearls. Be creative! Have Fun! Celebrate 100 days of learning at school!
Join us for our February Community Meeting this Wednesday starting at 8:05 in the LCIS Gym. Our 5th graders will lead the meeting and present what they’ve learned about photosynthesis. We will also honor our scholars of the month for Compassion, our Habit of Work and Learning (HOWL) this month.
Celebrations:
Pizza for a Family:
Upcoming:
Dr. Seuss Spirit Week: March 2-5
Monday – Top Hat Monday
Tuesday – Grinchy Green Day
Wednesday – Wacky Sock Wednesday
Thursday – Sleepy Thursday (wear pajamas)
In Academic News:
From 3rd Grade:
In ELA this week, third graders have been practicing their writing skills by constructing paragraphs on topics such as gravity, scientists, and the Olympics. In math, they are beginning their exploration of division!
IXL Homework:
Please continue to encourage your child to do about 20 minutes of IXL each day as homework. Encourage them to complete each recommended skill to mastery!
Communications:
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
LCIS Project Dream Information
Blanca Rodriguez
LCIS Site Supervisor
719-293-0115
brodriguez@lakecountyschools.net
ATHLETIC UPDATE:
The first day of Middle School Soccer practice is Monday, February 23! Practices will take place at the Community Field from 4-5:30pm.
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
| February 23 | 100th Day of School! (Dress like a 100 year old!) |
| February 25 | Community Meeting 5th grade led – 8:05 -LCIS Gym |
| February 25 | Rizzler Reward: Collaboration |
| February 26 | Class Attendance Award |
| March 2 | Attendance Reward: Pizza to a Family |
| March 2-5 | Dr. Seuss WeekMonday – Top Hat MondayTuesday – Grinchy Green DayWednesday – Wacky Sock WednesdayThursday – Sleepy Thursday (wear pajamas) |
| March 9-13 | Spring Break |
| March 18 | Fire Drill |
| March 23 | Attendance Reward: Pizza to a Family |
| March 25-26 | Half Day for Students / Parent-Teacher Conferences |
| April 1 | Community Meeting |
| April 1 | Spring Photos |
| April 2 | Fire Drill |
| April 6-13 | CMAS Testing |
| April 29 | Community Meeting |
| May 25 | No School – holiday |
| June 13 | LCHS Graduation |
| June 16 | UPDATED! Last Day Of School for LCIS |
Outward Bound Full-Tuition Scholarship Opportunities for ages for ages 12-18
Full scholarships are available for middle and high school students to attend a 5- or 8-day expedition in Colorado or Utah. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and food, and students can borrow all the gear needed for the course. This opportunity is open to students who are excited to attend and demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility
- Age: Students must be between 12 and 18 years old at the time of course start.
- Application: Students must complete the COBS Scholarship Application, showing proof of free/reduced lunch or other indication of high financial need.
How to Get Started
- Visit our Website to browse eligible courses
- Submit the Scholarship Interest Form
- We will reach out with the next steps and a link to the Course Application, followed by the Scholarship Application.
I am also delighted to share that COBS has recently become an approved My Spark program provider through the Denver Public Schools Foundation. My Spark gives eligible DPS middle school students up to $1,000 to spend on youth activities like ours!
To learn more about our full-tuition and partial scholarship opportunities, visit our Scholarships and Credit Website.
