Dear Lafayette Elementary Community,
We trust this email finds you well-rested and rejuvenated after the spring break. Megan went to Moab, Utah with the whole family. We went hiking, did some aerial yoga, and I got to babysit my nephew- which was a real treat! Robin went to Minnesota for a long weekend to see a PWHL game with her daughter. For the rest of the week, she hosted some friends from Wisconsin.
We had a wonderful week prior to break. Congratulations to all of our first grade docents, our amazing choir performers and our incredible Romeo and Juliet crew. We are so grateful for the hard work of all of the students, teachers and volunteers that helped make these experiences positive and memorable.
As we prepare to resume our academic activities, we are preparing for the annual state testing window starting Monday, April 8th. As we say at Lafayette Elementary, “Show what you know, work hard and you’ll grow!” We are so excited to celebrate our growth once again. Video LINK
2024 3rd-5th Grade CMAS Testing Schedule
A quick reminder about the bus: only students who are registered for transportation are able to ride the bus. Families setting up play dates will need to find alternative transportation.
Good luck to our Destination Imagination teams this weekend at the state competition!
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to provide the best possible educational experience for our students.
Go Cougars!
Sincerely,
Megan Weir, Principal and Robin Stone, Dean of Students
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
BVSD Calendar Link
BVSD Lunch Menu Link
Specials--Art, PE and Music Rotation Schedules LINK
April---Character Trait: Integrity
1 Fourth/Fifth Grade Volleyball in the gym 2:55-3:55
2 Battle of the Books 2:55-3:55 (5th Library, 4th Grade Watson, 3rd Grade Harper)
2 No Place For Hate Meeting Room 123 2:55-3:55
3 K-2nd Spelling Bee in the MPR 9:15-12:00
3 Fifth Grade Garden to Table: Chop, Drop and Cover The Crop 10:15-12:35
3 Sewing Club Room 122 2:55-3:55
3 Shakespeare Club room 112 2:55-3:55
3 PTO Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM in the library
4 Third Grade Eco-Cycle various times
4 4th and 5th Grade Destination Imagination room 119 2:55-3:55
5 Parent Coffee Chat in the front of the school after drop off
6 State Destination Imagination Competition
8 CMAS testing, begins for 3rd-5th Grade (see schedule below)
8 Fourth/Fifth Grade Volleyball in the gym 2:55-3:55
9 KG/1st grade field trip to Northglenn Rec Center 9:30 to 12:00
9 Curious Cougar News in the library 2:55 to 3:55
9 Battle of the Books 2:55-3:55 (5th Library, 4th Grade Watson, 3rd Grade Harper)
10 Sewing Club in Mrs. Grant’s room 2:55 to 3:55
10 Shakespeare Club room 112 2:55-3:55
15 Last 4th/5th Grade Volleyball Club 2:55 to 3:55 in the gym
16 2nd Grade (Downing & Harper) field trip to Sombrero Marsh 9:15 to 2:00
16 Battle of the Books 2:55-3:55 (5th Library, 4th Grade Watson, 3rd Grade Harper)
17 Sewing Club Room 122 2:55-3:55
17 Shakespeare Club room 112 2:55-3:55
18 First Grade Field Trip to the Boulder Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 9:15 to 1:15
19 Conference Exchange Days ~ No School
22 Conference Exchange Days ~ No School
23 2nd Grade Field Trip (Hendrikson) to Sombrero Marsh 9:15 to 2:00
23 Battle of the Books 2:55-3:55 (5th Library, 4th Grade Watson, 3rd Grade Harper)
24 Kindergarten in the Garden “Our Garlic is Growing”
24 4th Grade (Covington) in the Garden “Celery & Lettuce”
24 Sewing Club Room 122 2:55-3:55
24 Shakespeare Club room 112 2:55-3:55
25 4th Grade (Covington & Lohn) in the garden “Celery/Lettuce Investigation”
26 Cougar Carnival!!! 3:30 to 7:30
29 4th Grade in the Garden “Lettuce Harvest”
30 3rd Grade Field Trip to City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks 9:15 -1:30
30 Student Council Meeting in Mrs. Marquez’s room 2:55 to 3:55
2023-2024 Yearbook
If you haven't already purchased a yearbook, now is the perfect time to do so. Simply visit https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015066392571106 to secure your copy.
Planning for the 2024-2025 School Year
Please use this LINK to tell us a little about your kiddo, and what you’d like us to know before planning for next school year. Please note, we do not take individual teacher requests.
2024-2025 Kindergarten Roundup
Do you know any incoming kindergarten students coming to Lafayette Elementary next year? Please spread the word that we are hosting a kindergarten round-up. This special occasion is designed to welcome incoming kindergarten students and their families to our school community. Please join us on May 2nd from 3:15-4:15 in our amazing library.
Counselor's Corner
This week some classrooms are learning steps to solve problems. The first step we are learning is to say the problem without blame. Starting with “I want…. or I need….” is a helpful way to say the problem without blame.
Please feel free to reach out with any social-emotional inquiries. andrea.dolan@bvsd.org or 720-561-8983
Character Trait Television
Each Wednesday, announcements are shown virtually in the classroom and feature our students, their artwork, and other talents throughout the school. Please enjoy last week’s CTTV.
Parent Teacher Organization
The PTO General Meeting is THIS Wednesday, April 3 at 7:00 pm in the Multi-purpose room at Lafayette Elementary. Please join us for this meeting to elect next year's executive board, learn about the details and volunteer opportunities for the Cougar Carnival and more! We are still in need of a Treasurer in order to continue operating the PTO next year.
Want to join us virtually? Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85284657873
Meeting ID: 852 8465 7873 | Passcode: PTOMeet
The Cougar Carnival is less than a month away on Friday, April 26th!
This FREE event for all students and families of Lafayette is made possible through corporate sponsorships and from funds via a silent auction. Sign up to donate to the Silent Auction today: https://bvsd.helpatschools.com/schools/32/events/13081
You can learn more about the event on our website:
https://www.cougarpto.org/cougar-carnival. To help by contributing cookies or to volunteer at the event, sign-up here: https://bvsd.helpatschools.com/schools/32/events/13129
Our Garden To Table Program is in need of Lettuce Helpers this Spring AND Summer Stewards to help keep our gardening growing this summer. No gardening experience is needed! Sign-up at Help At Schools:
Lettuce Helpers: https://bvsd.helpatschools.com/schools/32/events/13003
Summer Stewards: https://bvsd.helpatschools.com/schools/32/events/13002
Email : lafayettecougarpto@gmail.com
