Family Newsletter October 2024
đź“… Calendar Events đź“…
October:
October 7th Parent Volunteer Meeting
October 7th Picture day in gym
October 7th SEMSAPAC Meeting 2:45
October 21st-25th Scholastic Book Fair (location and details TBD)
October 25th non uniform day
Lottery Applications 2025-2026
Lottery Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year are now available!
If you have a child or sibling that will turn five years old by August 31, 2025, go online at https://learningfirstcharter.org/admission/.
The application deadline is March 3, 2025.
All applications require:
- birth certificate
- two proofs of address.
Reminder, a new application must be completed for any child that is on the current waitlist.
Paper applications are also available in the main office in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Vietnamese and Albanian.
Please contact Sally Ustaitis at (508) 799-7500 x1018 or press 1 for admissions if you have any questions.
Picture Day
Picture Day is this coming Monday, October 7th.
All students must be in uniform and will have their picture taken even if they did not pay. This is the picture that will go on the student ID's and in our student database.
Attached is the flyer with a link to prepaid orders with a credit or debit card, if you would like to do so. You will need to use the prepay code: 3H9U2X5V.
Paper Order forms went home this week. You can use the paper order form to order the day of picture day. You must place payment in the order form envelope. You can use cash, check or money order. Please use exact cash. The main office and picture company do not have change.
If you do not order pictures prior to picture day or the day of the event, a proof of the picture will be sent to families 3 weeks after picture day with information on how to order.
Please contact the main office if you have any questions.
It's TRY OUT TIME!!!
Basketball
We are excited to announce that basketball tryouts will begin on Monday, October 21st. All students interested in trying out are welcome; there is no need to sign up in advance.
Please ensure that your child is picked up promptly by 4:30 PM. Any pickups after 4:45 PM will result in your child not being able to participate in the following tryout.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a great basketball season ahead!
Please reach out to Mr. Kerby with any questions kmathieu@learningfirstcharter.org
STOMP
STOMP try outs will be held on Monday October 28th, in the Cafetorium, 2:30-3:45p.
There are only 10 spots available.
Please reach out to Ms. Ortiz with any questions nortiz@learningfristcharter.org
Are you interested in being a Volunteer?
Learning First’s Parent Teacher Organization
Learning First’s Parent Teacher Organization will be holding our first fundraiser event of the year. A calendar raffle which has gone home with students! This raffle is where people buy / sell a chance to win prizes (cash, gift baskets, or services) that will be awarded each day for an entire month. The winners are selected by random drawing. Each ticket will give the buyer 30 chances to win a prize! Each day in November we will randomly draw a name and contact winners via the contact provided on the calendar raffle slip.
There will be a prize for the top seller of calendars, the classroom that sells the most raffles and also a bonus prize for the teacher of the winning classroom! The calendar stubs along with payments should be submitted back to the school to Mrs. Bryan or Mr. Kerby in the reflection Room no later than 10/31/2024. If you run out of calendars and need more; please feel free to reach out to us at: 508-799-7500
If you decide not to participate in the Calendar raffle, please return all calendars. On behalf of our wonderful PTO, we thank you in advance for helping us make this fundraising event a success!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bryan mbryan@learningfirstcharter.org
SEPAC
Hello Families,
We are writing to you to introduce the Learning First SEPAC. SEPAC stands for Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The council should be made of family members of students with special needs and other interested parties. In the past, SEMSAPAC consisted of two parent advisories, which put on events such as Poetry Night and ACCESS Night. We have the opportunity to grow our own council within the community to support families of students with special needs.
We aspire to provide educational workshops, resources, community events, and a supportive network to empower parents to become effective advocates for their children. With the support of administrators and teachers, parents will have a voice to ensure their children receive the services and support they need to develop into their full potential.
We need you as a volunteer member of SEPAC. Are you wondering how much of a time commitment this would be? There are “big asks” and small tasks which we need help with on an ongoing basis. We appreciate any time you are able to give and value your willingness to volunteer as much as your schedule allows. Let’s work together to grow this committee into a valuable, supportive network of families and educators that strive to provide students with special needs with opportunities to shine in our Learning First community.
Membership is open to families of students with disabilities and any other interested parties.
If you are interested in joining SEPAC please contact me, Alanna Lewis, Special Education Teacher at alewis@learningfirstcharter.org or (508) 799-7500 ext 1061 OR Cindia Andino, Student Support Administrative Assistant, at candino@learningfirstcharter.org, ext. 9039.
We value your input and need your help!
SEMSAPAC/PTO Parent Volunteers
SEMSAPAC/PTO Parent Volunteers will be holding a meeting on October 7 @ 2:45. It’s not too late you may attend if you are interested in joining.
Come by the main office with your ID to do a CORI and you may reach out to the following personnel for more information 508-799-7500. We hope to hear from you soon!
Maritza Bryan- PTO Leader
Blanca Ludizaca-Torres ELPAC Leader
Alanna Lewis-SEPAC Leader
Cindia Andino-Gonzalez- Student Support Admin
If you are interested in joining SEPAC please contact Alanna Lewis, Special Education Teacher at alewis@learningfirstcharter.org or (508) 799-7500 ext 1061 OR Cindia Andino, Student Support Administrative Assistant, at candino@learningfirstcharter.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Parent ELPAC Volunteer
We are looking for parents, families and guardians of our ELL (English language learner) students who are interested in joining our school’s ELPAC. As a committee we will meet regularly throughout the year in order to give input on and receive information about our ELL program. Our ELPAC allows for active school involvement, and in bringing about positive changes to our school community. Membership is free and all ELL families are welcome and encouraged to join.
Let’s be strong advocates for our students.
Adult ESL Tutoring
Are you a beginning, developing or advanced English Language Learner and interested in taking ESL classes?
Classes are free and begin the second week of October.
Virtually---Mondays: 4:30-5:30
In person---Tuesdays: 4:00-5:00
If you are interested or want more information, please contact us at.
508-799-7500
Blanca Ludizaca. ext. 2153,
Sarah Rosario ext. 1062,
Cindia Andino Ext. 9039
The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires districts receiving Title I funds to distribute school report cards to all parents or guardians of students enrolled in district schools. Please use the link below to review how LFCPS is performing as a school, compared to the state of Massachusetts. Please contact your Head of School if you have any questions.
https://reportcards.doe.mass.edu/2023/DistrictReportcard/04860000