Lafayette Public Charter School
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January 11th-15th, 2021
What’s New at LCS
clobes@lafayettecharter.k12.mn.us
Welcome back to In-Person Learning
Welcome back LCS students! Teachers and school staff are beyond excited to welcome students back in the building and are eager to get started. Please return any supplies that were used for distance learning back to school. If your family had a school owned tablet and/or Chromebook (charging cords included), please return to school on Monday.
As we make this transition, please remember to follow the COVID 19 Decision Tree (attached below) and report any illnesses to the LCS Office. Our goal is to keep our staff and students safe while providing them the best academic, social and emotion experiences possible.
There are calendar and busing changes to be made aware of. Please see the January 2021 calendar and updated bus schedules below. Reminder, January 15th is the last day of 2nd quarter. Please check with your child’s teacher if you have any questions in regards to grades. If you have any questions, please contact the LCS Office.
Calendar Changes
Please use this calendar to reference days off and early outs in January. Every Friday will be an early out at 12:30 to support distance learning students & teachers (per Executive Order 20-94 & 20-95). No childcare will be offered for early outs.
- Monday, Jan. 11th: In-person Learning resumes for K-8thgrade
- Friday, Jan. 15th: Early out at 12:30- Teacher Planning
- Friday, Jan. 15th: End of 2nd Quarter
- Monday, Jan. 18th: No School- MLK Day
- Friday, Jan. 22nd: Early Out at 12:30- Teacher Planning
- Friday, Jan. 29th: Early Out at 12:30- Teacher Planning
We WILL have school on Thursday, January 14th & Friday, January 15th (this will be an early out at 12:30pm).
REMINDER: Pre-K tuition is due the 1st of every month.
Job Postings
Part-Time Custodian- 11/18/2020
Lafayette Public Charter School is now accepting applications for a Part-Time Custodian. Candidates with considerable experience in performing custodial and building maintenance, cleaning, and skills in facilities maintenance and safety protocols are preferred. This position is responsible for the overall cleanliness, sanitation, security, safety and maintenance of the school building, grounds and equipment. Hours vary from 15-20 hours per week. A typical schedule is Monday-Friday 3:15-6:15pm with an hourly range of $11-$12 per hour.
Please email or mail an application (found on the Lafayette Public Charter School website www.lafayettecharter.k21.mn.us) to clobes@lafayettecharter.k12.mn.us
OR
Tally Clobes, Interim Director, Lafayette Charter School PO Box 125, Lafayette, MN 56054
Technology Coordinator
Lafayette Public Charter School is now accepting applications for a Technology Coordinator. This is a part-time position. Knowledge with SMART boards, Apple Products, website maintenance, basic troubleshooting, testing set-up and serving on the Technology committee is required.
Please email or mail a cover letter, resume, and application (found on LCS website) to: clobes@lafayettecharter.k12.mn.us
OR
Tally Clobes, Interim Director, Lafayette Charter School PO Box 125, Lafayette, MN 56054
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Dates to Remember!
Jan. 11th- In-person Learning Resumes for pre-k-8th grade
Jan. 12th- School Board Meeting- 5:30 in Tech. Room
Jan. 15th- Early Out at 12:30pm
Jan. 15th- End of 2nd Quarter
Jan. 18th- NO SCHOOL
See updated bus times below:
Menu
Monday
Breakfast
Bagels or Breakfast Cookie, Fruit or Juice, White or Chocolate Milk
Lunch
Ham & Turkey Wrap OR Chef’s Salad, Corn, Lettuce, Veggie Sticks, Fruit, White or Chocolate Milk
Tuesday
Breakfast
Muffin, Fruit, White or Chocolate Milk
Lunch
BBQ Sandwiches, Green Beans, Lettuce, Veggie Sticks, Mandarin Oranges, White or Chocolate Milk
Wednesday
Breakfast
Yogurt, Granola Bar, Fruit, White or Chocolate Milk
Lunch
Grilled Chicken Patty, California Blend Vegetables, Lettuce, Veggie Sticks, Fruit, White or Chocolate Milk
Thursday
Breakfast
Muffin, Fruit, White or Chocolate Milk
Lunch
Tatortot Hotdish, Bread, Mixed Vegetables, Lettuce, Veggie Sticks, Fruit, White or Chocolate Milk
Friday
Breakfast
Assorted Cereal, Fruit, White or Chocolate Milk
Lunch
Fish Nuggets, Wheat Chips, Peas, Fruit, White or Chocolate Milk
This menu is subject to change. Fresh vegetables are utilized in the daily menu whenever possible. Vegetables will vary dependent on the availability in our Farm to School Program. Whole wheat grain products are used unless otherwise noted. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Our Lunch Program is Offer vs Serve. See handbook for more information