Lafayette Public Charter School
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March 28th-April 1st, 2022
What’s New at LCS
clobes@lafayettecharter.k12.mn.us
Welcome Quarter 4 & MCA Testing!
It’s hard to believe we’re entering our last quarter of the school year! We still have a jam packed two months of learning and fun left.
This week we welcome families in for Parent/Teacher conferences. If you don’t know your time or need to re-schedule, please contact your child’s teacher or the LCS Office. Parents/Guardians will also be getting their child’s 3rd quarter report card. If you are unable to attend conferences, we will send the report card home with your child.
Due to conferences this week, there will be NO tutoring after school on Tuesday or Thursday. There WILL be Makerspace on Tuesday.
This Thursday will be pizza pickup for those families that participated in the Heggies pizza fundraiser. Pick up will be from 3-6pm. All orders must be picked up during that time. There is no school on Friday, April 1st.
Starting the week of April 4th, students in grades 3rd-8th will be taking the MCA tests. We attached a calendar below that shows the dates and times each grade will be testing. Our PROS organization typically supplies gum, mints, smart snacks, etc. for test time. Any families who would like to make a donation of any of the above may do so. Donations can be brought to the LCS Office.
Lafayette Public Charter School and The Warehouse in Winthrop is sponsoring kids activities & movie on Sunday, April 3rd, from 1:00-3:00 for Grackle Days. At 3:15pm, there is a free movie (Clifford the Big Red Dog) that will be shown. If you are interested in helping with children’s crafts or games please let me know. This will take place at The Warehouse in Winthrop (formally the Winthrop bowling alley).
As always, contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Kind Regards,
Mrs. Clobes
Save the Date- Monday, May 23rd
AMaze’n Farmyard Fieldtrip
LCS students in Kindergarten-8th grade will be taking a field trip to the AMaze’n Farmyard in Eden Valley, MN on Monday, May 23rd. This field trip will cost $10 per student. LCS PROS will be paying $5 for each student. We are asking each student pay $5 to help with cost. Please watch for the permission slip in May. Slips & money will not be due until mid-May.
Tutoring
LCS is excited to offer after school tutoring services to our students in grades Kindergarten-8th with Mrs. Halloran & Mr. Huiras. This is an optional, after school, no cost program focusing on reading and math. There is NO transportation provided. Tutoring will be held Tuesdays for grades K-3rd with Mrs. Halloran and Thursdays for grades 4th-8th with Mr. Huiras from 3:15-4:30pm.
If you’d like to sign your child up, contact the LCS Office.
Makerspace
Makerspace will be every Tuesday from 3-4:30pm. If your 4th-8th grader is interested in joining, pick up a permission slip from the office.
**Reminder: There is NO transportation after Makerspace. Families are responsible for pickup.
LCS on Facebook
Did you know that LCS has a Facebook page? “Like” the page to stay up to date with LCS events and to view pictures/videos. Click on the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/lafayettecharterschool/
HyVee UPC Barcode labels
LCS PROS are accepting upc barcode labels from any HyVee brand items. Upc label must begin with numbers 754. Simply cut out the upc barcode label, send to school with your student and we will take care of the rest. Thank you for taking the time to participate!
Teacher/Para/Food Service Subs WANTED
Interested in subbing? LCS is currently looking for substitute paras, food service and teachers. For more information, contact Tally Clobes @ 507-228-8943. Applications can be found online at https://lafayettecharter.k12.mn.us/job-opportunities/
Want to help give back to LCS? Check this out!
MORE School Rewards program
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Spring is in the air.. coming soon.. Baby Chicks!
Week One…
Veggies are sprouting in the greenhouse
Community Coffee
2nd/3rd grade
Maizy & the Bucket Fillers
STEAM / MAKERSPACE FUN!
Makerspace needs
your help!
Do you have clear, plastic containers you’re looking to recycle? Makerspace would love to take them off your hands!
for example: Miracle Whip or peanut butter containers
Donations can be brought to the LCS Office anytime.
Dates to Remember!
March 29th & 31st: Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15-7pm
March 31st: Heggies pizza pickup 3-6pm
April 1st: No School
April 5th-7th: MCA Reading Testing (3rd-8th gr.)
April 11th: Lawn Care Bids Due
April 12th-14th: MCA Math Testing (3rd-8th gr.)
April 12th: School Board @ 5:30pm
April 14th: NEO visits LCS
April 15th-18th: Spring Break- No School
April 19th-21st: MCA Science Testing (5th & 8th gr.)
Menu
Monday
Breakfast
Breakfast Cookie, Fruit or Juice, White or Chocolate Milk
Lunch
Pigs in a Blanket, Baked Beans, Lettuce, Veggie Sticks, Fruit, White or Chocolate Milk
Tuesday
Breakfast
Muffin, Fruit, White or Chocolate Milk
Lunch
Pepperoni Pizza, Green Beans, Lettuce, Veggie Sticks, Fruit, White or Chocolate Milk
Wednesday
Breakfast
Bagels, Cream Cheese, Fruit, White or Chocolate Milk
Lunch
Ribet Sandwich, Corn, Lettuce, Veggie Sticks, Fruit, White or Chocolate Milk
Thursday
Breakfast
Muffin, Fruit, White or Chocolate Milk
Lunch
BBQ’s, Sweet Peas, Lettuce, Veggie Sticks, Pineapple, White or Chocolate Milk
Friday
Breakfast
No School
Lunch
No School
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