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Principal’s Newsletter Lopez Elementary – A Leader in Me School
May 5, 2017 “Leaders Today – Leading Tomorrow” Dr. Traci Gile, Principal Phone: 970-488-8800 lop.psdschools.org [email protected]
Dear Parents,
Daily Messages from Parents We are averaging 20-30 messages to classrooms daily making it necessary to interrupt classes earlier and earlier. To cut down on some of these calls, we are asking you to discuss after-school plans with your child before they come to school in the morning. It is also helpful to write a reminder note and place it in your child’s backpack. We know and understand that some messages are unavoidable. We appreciate your help.
Congratulations Sarah Weeks, Rotary Teacher of the Month Sarah Weeks was selected by our staff to be the Rotary Teacher of the Month for May. It was particularly special since we attended on Teacher Appreciation Day! She gave a speech about being a teacher, and the experiences and opportunities she provides for our children. Thank you to Rotary for honoring our Ft. Collins area teachers!
Lopez PTA Carnival – Thank you PTA The carnival was a blast and we are thankful to our event coordinator, Carl Carrillo, and his entourage of loyal PTA members and volunteers for providing the opportunity for the Lopez community to synergize and sharpen our saws! Parent support is greatly appreciated.
Staff Appreciation Luncheon – Thank You Lopez PTA! We also wanted to thank our generous PTA for providing our staff appreciation luncheon today. Devin Dinenno and company provided a delicious and festive Cinco de Mayo luncheon while the staff synergized and celebrated together. This is one of our most appreciated traditions! Thank you to our chefs: Laura Contreras, Darlene Blenkers, Courtney Reisler, Heather Colburn, Jennifer Coates Easterbrook, Shawna Bowles, Jackie Johnson, Gina Cathcart, Michelle Edgerley, Marianne McMullen, Jill Raymond, Holly Salisbury, Jenny Wright, Beth Johnston, Gretchen Duran, Kate Searcy, Denise Schissel, Taia Dolva, Katie Fowers, Kristine Escamilla, Jami Bailey, Esraa Okok, Anne Evans, Jamie Spaulding and Devin Dinenno. Lopez parents are the best!
Leaders Understand and Lend a Hand – Project Results Monday, May 8, Student Ambassadors will take a field trip to Homeless Gear as representatives of our school to donate the collections. Lopez Leaders truly can make a difference in the world by lending a hand to those in need
Coins for Change Penny War earned $2,282.30! We earned $2,282.30, generously surpassing our $800 goal.
Week of April 24th – Hygiene Item Collection. Our kindergartners enjoyed an extra recess for collecting the most items. Week of May 1st - Socks, Mittens and Camping Gear Collection
PSD Track Meet Info from Mrs. Laturnus – PSD Track Meet Mrs. Laturnus has given informational letters to students who have qualified to compete in the Track events:
May 10 PSD Track Meet 800 Meter Run for 4th graders 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.; 1600 Meter Run for 5th graders 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. at RMHS French Field May 13 (Sat,) PSD Track Meet Grade-Level Events for 5th graders 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.; 4th graders 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. (Rain dates are May 15 & May 2
4th Grade Eco Week Meeting for Parents Only - May 10 5:30-6:30 Please join us for this important meeting. We will be going over important information about the 5th grade ECO Week outdoor education class scheduled for September 11-13, 2017. We will be discussing the class schedule, accommodations, required paper work, and the cost. We do not hold a separate meeting in the fall. We hope to see you all there!
5th Graders Golf Free Accompanied by Adult Playing Partner This summer 5th graders can golf for free at all three City of Fort Collins Golf Courses. Collindale, Southridge and City Park Nine will offer free green fees to all current 5th graders. Children currently enrolled as 5th graders (2016/2017 school year) qualify for the offer. The offer was created to help increase exposure to the game of golf while increasing golf rounds played by children. The offer will be active from June 1 to August 31. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult golf partner who is actively playing a round of golf with the child. The City felt it was important to require an “adult playing partner” so adults can mentor and teach children about the game while sharing valuable time with them on the course. For more information please visit fcgov.com/golf or 970.221.6300.
Celebrating a Year of Service- May 22 10:30 – 11:00 Students will lead our last assembly of the year on May 22. We will celebrate all of the habits by highlighting the service projects each grade level participated in. One of our leadership goals this year was for 100% of students to participate in service. This event will showcase all of the projects our students led to support our school and the Ft. Collins community.
Dr. Traci Gile Upcoming Schedule: May 8 (Mon.) Ambassadors visit Homeless Gear 11:45-2:00. Students will eat regular lunch at Lopez 11:20-11:45 a.m. prior to the trip. May 9 2ND Gr. Reading MAPs Tues, May 9th 8:30-10 Mr. Hausmann, 8:30-10 Mrs. Van Der Sluys, 10-11:30 Mrs. Gavaldon May 9 4th Gr. Reading MAPs 9-9:50 AM, recess & specials, MAPS 11-11:50 AM
May 9 (Tues) 5th graders visit Webber for tour/lunch 12:00-2:00 p.m. May 10 National Bike/Walk to School Day May 10 4th grades to Centennial Village 9:00 – 2:00 p.m. May 10 PSD Track Meet 800 Meter Run for 4th gr. 5:30-6:15 p.m.; 1600 Meter Run for 5th gr. 6:15-7:00 p.m. at RMHS French Field May 10 Eco Week Meeting for 17-18 5th grade parents and students in blue commons 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. May 11 Pre-K to Spring Canyon Park 9:00 – 10:30 and 1:30 – 2:00 May 11 2nd Gr. Math MAPS: 8:30-10 Mr. Hausmann, 10-11:30 Mrs. Gavaldon, 10 – 3:00 Mrs. Van Der Sluys May 8-12 2nd, 3rd, 4th Reading and Math MAP Testing May 13 (Saturday) PSD Track Meet Grade-Level Events for 5th graders 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.; 4th graders 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. May 16 4th Gr. Reading MAPs 9-9:50 AM, go to recess & specials, then MAPS 11:00-11:50 AM (also 5/9)
May 16 2nd grades to Museum of Discovery 9:00-11:00 and City Park 11:15 – 1:10; return to Lopez 1:30 p.m. May 17 3rd grades walk to ‘17 FC Children's Water Festival at Front Range Community College. Kids eat lunch at Lopez. May 17-19 PTA Spring Book Fair May 19 Field Day (come rain, come shine) May 22 Go up a grade day! May 22 Habit Assembly #8 to recognize grade-level service projects May 25 5th Grade Barbecue & Yearbook signing at Lopez 12:30 p.m May 25 4th Grade Celebration: 9:15-1 Fishing, 11:45 Picnic at Troutman Pk; 1-2:00 walk to Harmony Library May 25 Report Cards home in Friday Folders to a.m. kindergarten and 5th graders May 25 Report cards home with all a.m. kinders and 5th graders. May 26 5th Gr. Graduation 9:30 a.m. May 26 Report Cards home to all FDK, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th graders May 26, 17 Last Day of School – Dismissal 11:30 a.m. (Breakfast will be served; Lunch will not be served.)
Lost & Found: A King Soopers card has been found. Call the office to identify the initials on the card.
Websites for your convenience: • Art Room Blog by Mrs. Burnham: https://sites.google.com/a/psdschools.org/lopezart/home/blog
• Lopez Morning News: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7co2caQ-wymLVVsFaNSy0Q/live
• Poudre School District Winter Activity Flyer at http://bit.ly/activityfliers
• Can you volunteer to water our Learning Garden this summer? Sign up at: http://signup.com/go/mhS6ce We just need one person/family to sign up for a 20 minute watering shift each day this summer!
• Text transportation messages/questions (i.e. “My child will not be riding the bus today.”) to 970-414-1BUS.
Think Win-Win: ❖ We collect cardboard centers from paper rolls and cardboard egg cartons for our former counselor, Mrs. Katie Kirkham,
who has limited means for gathering them herself. ❖ Thanks for also sending us your used printer ink cartridges. Recycle America Alliance turns your donations into dollars
which we use to purchase new printer cartridges, WIN-WIN! ❖ There is a large black and white cow print milk jug by the volunteer kiosk near the office for collecting Morning Fresh Dairy
milk bottle caps. We earn 5 cents per cap.
PTA Year-Round Fundraisers: • AmazonSmile, http://smile.amazon.com, donates 0.5% of your purchase if you select Lopez Elem. PTA as your organization.
• King Soopers donates 5% of amount reloaded on your gift card. To obtain a card email Jen Sleeter, [email protected].
• BoxTops for Education earn $0.10 each. Drop them off in the bin under the volunteer check-in desk. Every label counts!
• King Soopers Reloadable Gift Cards - raised over $1,200 so far this year.
• Box Tops for Education - raised over $900 so far this year Amazon Smile - raised almost $30
• That’s over $2,100 the Lopez community has raised with no extra cost to them!
Spirit Fridays! If Friday is not a “specified” spirit day, we encourage students to wear Lopez gear to show their school spirit.
Science Matters Classes – Register at www.ScienceMatters.tv or call 1-866-543-9386.
• Bristle Bots: April 5,12, 19, 26, May 3
i9 Sports Basketball at Lopez on Saturdays – Register online at: www.i9sports.com Look for the flyer in your March 24 Friday folder. Programs are for students 3-12 years; 970-422-1127.
Art Smart – Learning Garden Enrichment Classes K-2 Art for the Learning Garden 3/28, 4/4 & 4/11 --- 3-5 Murals in the Learning Garden 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 & 5/9
Report Student Absences – 488-8801 Attendance Line Please report absences before 8:30 a.m. by calling 488-8801; after 8:30 a.m.by calling 488-8800.
