LCES Panther Cub Communication #32
April 6th – 9th, 2026
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LCES Families,
Happy April! As we welcome a new month, we’re reminded that the weather can be a bit unpredictable this time of year. Please continue sending students with jackets for those chilly mornings and windy days.
Our kindergarten students recently celebrated the end of their “Kings and Queens” knowledge unit with a Royal Ball. It was adorable to see students dressed up and joyfully celebrating all they’ve learned!
Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support, we appreciate you!
Go Panthers!
Brandi Lovely, PK-2 Principal
LCES Important Dates (PK – 2nd)
April 9- K-2 Panther Day during Specials
April 16- K-2 Dollar Day
April 30- K-2 Community Meeting in the gym at 8:00am celebrating the HOWL of Curiosity, led by kindergarten
Helpful Link: Lake County School District Calendar
K-2 Specifics
IXL Challenge: If your student logs at least 60 minutes of IXL recommended skills practice during the weekends of March 25-29 or April 3-5, your family will be entered into a raffle to receive a gift certificate. We will contact the winning student’s family on April 9. Please reach out to Mrs. Lovely if you need support logging on to IXL.
Interested in more literacy resources? Check out this website from CDE: https://www.readlearnleadco.org/
April HOWL (Habit of Work & Learning) Focus: Curiosity
For the month of April, we are celebrating the HOWL of curiosity. Curiosity means, “I can explore new ideas by asking questions and seeking answers about the world around me.” The Student of the Month for each crew will be announced at our next community meeting on April 30th. If your student is chosen by their teacher, we will reach out at the beginning of that week to let you know!
Attendance
Semester 2 Attendance Challenge:
The semester 2 attendance challenge is here! This semester, K-2 students who have 1 or fewer absences will have the opportunity to attend a Rockies baseball game in Denver at Coors Field on May 20th! We will be checking attendance from Jan 5th-April 30th to see who qualifies. Families will be notified if your student has earned this opportunity the week of May 4th. Students may opt out of attending if parents so choose (Opt out deadline: May 6th). As the event gets closer, we will share more details so check this section regularly for updates! Please note LCIS is doing an attendance reward at this Rockies game as well so please look for specific information from LCIS in their parent communication as the criteria is slightly different between schools. Make sure your student is present at school every day as long as they are healthy in order to earn this opportunity! We are so excited for this special event!
HOWLs Q4 Challenge: We are excited to announce our quarter 4 HOWLs challenge! Your student will try to earn as many HOWL Dollars as they can for the chance to earn cotton candy and extra recess with the principals at the end of the quarter! The top six HOWL dollar earners in each class will win. If your student wins, we will send home a paper parent communication in their backpack. You will also receive a text message from the front office. Students can earn HOWL Dollars by showing any of our HOWLs to any staff member in the school.
K-2 Project Dream
Due to the Good Friday holiday, there will be no Project Dream programs at LCES on April 3rd.
LCES Project Dream Information
Raquel Contreras
LCES Site Supervisor
719-293-5363
rcontreras@lakecountyschools.net
The Center Specifics
Dear Center Families,
Enrollment for 2026-2027 is now open. All families who would like to return to preschool next year need to complete an application. We provided one for you. We also have a fillable PDF version on our website.
You can return completed applications to the main office or your child’s teacher. You can also email completed applications to tdlenhard@lakecountyschools.net or mamartinez@lakecountyschools.net .
Our preschool classrooms will be starting their domain on Habitats next week. During this domain, children will learn about different habitats. We start with the woodlands and learning about the animals and plants that live there.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend, see you Monday!
Tanya Lenhard, Director
719-486-6928 (work); 719-293-1055 (cell)
tdlenhard@lakecountyschools.net
From the Assistant Director
Hello Families,
April 2026 tuition has been posted to your child’s account. The due date is April 1st. If you have any questions about your bill, please reach out to me.
Late Pick Up Reminder, any time past your child’s scheduled hours are billable per tuition agreements, the first 5 minutes it’s a $1.00 per minute, and as of minute 6 it’s $5.00 per minute. If you are unsure what your scheduled hours are please reach out.
Please remember school starts at 9:00, if your child will be dropped off after 9:30 please call the front office (719-486-6890) or Marissa (719-427-7075), so we can make sure we include them in meal counts for the day.
Have a great weekend!
If you have any questions, please free to contact me:
Marissa Martinez
Assistant Preschool Director
719-486-6927
mamartinez@lakecountyschools.net
Menus
Menus can be found in your child’s yellow folder at the end of each month or in our main entrance vestibules!
Fliers
Is Your Student Struggling with Spring Allergies?
Seasonal allergies affect many students each spring. Spring pollen is a common trigger, causing sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes that can make it harder to focus in class.
The School-Based Health Center can help students manage symptoms and feel their best during the school day. Enrollment is open year-round!
To enroll your student or schedule an appointment, call 970-710-5049.
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¿Su estudiante está lidiando con alergias de primavera?
Las alergias estacionales afectan a muchos estudiantes cada primavera. El polen primaveral es un desencadenante común, causando estornudos, secreción nasal y ojos llorosos, lo que puede dificultar la concentración en clase.
El Centro de Salud Escolar puede ayudar a los estudiantes a controlar sus síntomas y sentirse mejor durante el día escolar.
¡La inscripción está abierta todo el año! Para inscribir a su estudiante o programar una cita, llame al 970-710-5049.
Rockies Rock Summer Camp – Enrollment Open!
Join Get Outdoors Leadville for an unforgettable summer of outdoor adventure, confidence-building, and connection with nature.
Enroll by April 16th (requests processed by 4/23).
Questions or need help signing up? Visit our Open House on April 9th, 5–7 PM at the Get Outdoors Leadville building (next to Climax Building at CMC, 901 US-24, Room 219).
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Campamento de Verano Rockies Rock – ¡Inscripciones Abiertas!
Únete a Get Outdoors Leadville para un verano inolvidable de aventuras al aire libre, desarrollo de confianza y conexión con la naturaleza.
Inscríbete antes del 16 de abril (las solicitudes se procesarán antes del 23/4).¿Tienes preguntas o necesitas ayuda para inscribirte? Visita nuestra Casa Abierta el 9 de abril, de 5 a 7 PM en el edificio de Get Outdoors Leadville (junto al edificio Climax en CMC, 901 US-24, salón 219).
