LCES Panther Cub Communication #35
April 27th – 30th, 2026
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LCES Families,
Happy Friday! We hope you are enjoying these spring days (even with the ever-changing weather).
We want to share an important update from the district regarding a recent measles case. Please take a moment to review the information here: https://shorturl.at/UbGK9 Staying informed helps us all keep our school community healthy and safe.
Looking ahead, beginning May 4, our K–2 students will begin their end-of-year DIBELS reading benchmark assessments. This is a great opportunity for students to show all the growth they’ve made this year! You can support your child by continuing to read together each day and keeping those strong daily routines in place: sleep, reading, and consistency make a big difference in your child’s education and growth.
We are heading into the final stretch of the school year, and we are so excited for all the fun, learning, and celebrations still to come. It’s going to be a fantastic and productive end to the year!
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Warmly,
Brandi Lovely, PK-2 Principal
LCES Important Dates (PK – 2nd)
April 30- K-2 Community Meeting in the gym at 8:00am celebrating the HOWL of Curiosity, led by kindergarten
April 30- Kindergarten Fieldtrip to Lake County Recycling Center
May 4-7- End of Year Benchmark DIBELS assessment K-2 students
May 5– Dollar Day (Flier below)
May 7- K-2 Music Concert, doors open at 5:40 and concert begins at 6:00
May 12- 1st Grade Fieldwork at Hayden Meadows
May 14- 2nd Grade Fieldwork at Hayden Meadows
May 20- K-2 Attendance Reward @ Colorado Rockies game
May 21- LCSD Art Show @ LCES 5-7pm
Helpful Link: Lake County School District Calendar
K-2 Specifics
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
Attendance Pizza Challenge: Congratulations to our April 13th- April 23rd pizza attendance challenge winner! We hope your family enjoys some delicious pizza and thank you for having zero absences for the last 2 weeks of school! Remember to use the attendance tracking calendar at home with your student to help your student keep on track for all of the fun challenges and prizes we have regarding attendance this year. Our next pizza attendance challenge begins on Monday, April 27th and ends on May 7th! See details in the fliers section below!
April Attendance Challenge: We have have almost completed our monthly attendance challenge! The class with the best attendance percentage for the whole month will receive an extra recess at the end of the month. Please try to send your student to school every day, unless they are too sick. We appreciate your help in reaching our 94% attendance goal!
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
LCES Project Dream Information
Raquel Contreras
LCES Site Supervisor
719-293-5363
rcontreras@lakecountyschools.net
The Center Specifics
Dear Center Families,
As we move further into our school year, I find myself reflecting on the growth I see in children, the busy classroom full of smiles and chatter, and the dedication of our staff. I am grateful that you continue to choose our program for your child and I am honored to be a small piece of your child’s world.
Enjoy your weekend, see you Monday!
Tanya Lenhard, Director
719-486-6928 (work); 719-293-1055 (cell)
tdlenhard@lakecountyschools.net
From the Assistant Director
Hello Families,
May tuition has been applied to your child’s account. The due date is May 5, to avoid a $10.00 late fee.
Please remember when signing your child in and out, please make sure to include the time and print or your signature must be legible.
We know that our district phones have been in and out lately. If your child is absent, we encourage you to text Marissa at 719-427-7075 or LCES Office Cell phone 719-293-0931 before 9:20am. This will allow the time to mark your child with an excused absence. The following system shows our steps if we do not receive attendance communication from families. This process is a part of our Attendance Policy.
- At 9:30 the automatic phone system will call any family we have not heard from.
- At 10:30 Raquel will begin to directly reach out to families regarding your child’s absence.
Your communication supports accurate data so we can respond accordingly if we are seeing trends, like child illness. Thank you for your partnership and your communication!
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
Mental Health Matters This May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a great time to check in on your student’s emotional well-being. Stress, anxiety, and end-of-year transitions can impact how students feel and perform. The School-Based Health Centers through Elevated Community Health are here to support students with a safe, supportive space and access to care right on campus.
Looking ahead to summer, select School-Based Health Centers will remain open, so students can continue receiving care even when school is out.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 970-710-5049.
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La salud mental es importante este mayo
Mayo es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Salud Mental, un buen momento para reflexionar sobre el bienestar emocional de su estudiante. El estrés, la ansiedad y las transiciones de fin de año pueden afectar cómo se sienten y se desempeñan los estudiantes. Los Centros de Salud Escolar a través de Elevated Community Health están aquí para apoyar a los estudiantes con un espacio seguro y acceso a servicios directamente en la escuela.
Pensando en el verano, algunos Centros de Salud Escolar permanecerán abiertos, para que los estudiantes puedan seguir recibiendo atención incluso cuando no haya clases.
Para más información o para 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).
