Hello, LGCS Families and Community,

February has arrived, bringing new opportunities for learning, growth, and connection. We’ve had a strong start to the year, and I’m grateful for our students, staff, and families' dedication to making our school a place of success and support.

I invite you to join me for Pastries with the Principal on Monday, February 10th. This is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations. I hope to see many of you there!

This is a quick reminder that school will be closed on Monday, February 17th, in observance of Presidents’ Day. I hope everyone takes the time to rest and recharge.

As we move through the month, please keep in mind that Colorado weather can be unpredictable. Stay tuned for any school updates, and ensure your contact information is current for weather-related notifications. We’re also seeing an increase in seasonal illnesses, so let’s work together to keep everyone healthy by encouraging good habits and keeping sick students home when necessary.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Let’s make February a great month!

Principal Bissue

The amazing secondary students in Student News will be putting out a monthly newsletter of upcoming events and coverage of the happenings of LGCS.

Check out their latest edition here:

Join the Lion's Pride Facebook group to get school updates!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/555758412145033

Lion's Pride parent group meets on the second Thursday of the month at 3 pm in the teacher's lounge. Anyone is welcome to attend the meetings!

NEXT MEETING: February 13th @ 3pm

Upcoming Safety Committee Meeting

Our next Safety Committee meeting will be held in February. As a reminder, the Safety Committee is made up of appointed members who meet to discuss safety concerns and address important issues that need attention. Together, we work to identify solutions that help maintain a safe environment for everyone in our school community.

Successful Emergency Drill

I’m happy to report that our recent "I Love U Guys" Emergency Drill was a big success! Both students and staff did an outstanding job following the safety protocols. These drills are an important part of ensuring that everyone is prepared in the event of an emergency. Great job to everyone involved!

Grant Applications for Safety Upgrades

I am currently working on applying for grants to fund important upgrades to our school’s safety and security systems. These updates are a top priority and will ensure that we continue to provide a secure environment for our students, staff, and visitors. I’ll provide updates on the grant process and any future improvements in upcoming newsletters.

Meeting Our New District Safety Coordinator

Later this month, I will have the opportunity to meet Patrick Cooper, the new Safety Coordinator for RE-2 Park County. I look forward to working with him and discussing ways we can enhance safety across our district. His collaboration will undoubtedly help us strengthen our security initiatives.

Thank you for your continued support and trust as we work hard to maintain a safe and secure school environment. I’m proud to be a part of this amazing school.

Stay safe,
Christy Cornell
Head of Security

Click here for the Student Incident-Reporting Forms: https://forms.gle/RZvETqQxGFe711Pp9

Click here for the Parent Incident-Reporting Forms: https://forms.gle/RZvETqQxGFe711Pp9

Next Board Meeting: February 18 @4:30

The public is always welcome at the LGCS Board Meeting. Join us in person at the LGCS

Library or the gym, or you can always attend by Zoom.

The meeting link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89480082973pwd=i4SQjHkDMsG0W4tZ3xRVxzooaI5L4Y.1

Remember - every board meeting has an opportunity for Public Comment.

Board Members may be reached at:

Julie M Gilley, President boardmember12@lgcsco.org

Jim Beall, Vice President boardmember11@lgcsco.org

Amanda Redd, Secretary/Treasurer boardmember10@lgcsco.org

Fred Zuercher, Representative boardmember7@lgcsco.org

See our website for past board bulletins: lakegeorgecharterschool.com

The next Park County District Board Meeting is February 10th @ 5 p.m.

Here is the link to access the District board calendars, docs, and agendas.

https://www.parkcountyre2.org/en-US/board-of-education-e7304c02

We are working on getting Walmart set up with a "round-up" or something similar. We will let you know when that is finalized.

Dear Families,

We are making a few adjustments to help our food services run more efficiently while continuing to provide nutritious and balanced meals for our students. Chef James has been working hard to ensure all meals meet the healthy lunch regulations set by CDE, with appropriate serving sizes based on age ranges following a 2,000-calorie diet.

We understand that growing students have big appetites, and we are committed to offering a variety of healthy choices each month. However, to ensure proper portioning and meal availability for all students, we have stopped second servings for lunch until further notice.

For breakfast, students may receive a meal (cereal or the hot breakfast that is served), and if they would like cereal as a second serving for a snack later, they are welcome to take one—but this option will only be available during breakfast service.

Families, please watch for an invoice coming home with your child if there are any additional charges on their lunch accounts. Students eat breakfast and lunch for free this year. However, additional milk, water, or other items beyond the standard meal. Scan the QR code to pay with PayPal. Please note your child's name in the comments for that payment. Feel free to send cash or check with your child if you prefer. If you have any questions about these charges, please contact Heather Olivares, our business manager.

We appreciate your support and understanding as we continue working to improve our food service operations.

Thank you,
LGCS Kitchen Team

Free & Reduced Meal Application

Please take a moment to print, complete, and return the attached Free & Reduced Meal packet to the school. This process is confidential, but it helps secure additional funding for important student resources. Your participation makes a difference!

Feb 2-Chipotle Fundraiser Night

Feb 3- Candy Grams go on sale

Feb 4 and 6- Talent Show Auditions After School

Feb 10- Pastries with the Principal @8:15 in the lounge

Park County Board Meeting @5

Feb 12- Midterm Progress Reports come home

Feb 13- Lion's Pride Meeting@ 3pm

Valentine's Day Parties

Feb 17-President's Day: NO SCHOOL

Feb 18- LGCS Board Meeting @ 4:30pm

Feb 21- Chili Cook-Off @5:30

Bring in those pop-tops and lightly used winter items to support K-Kids. All sizes of coats, hats, gloves, scarves and boots are greatly appreciated and will help children of all ages in our community.

This year, LGCS sent a team from each middle school grade; 6th grade was represented by Parker G, Matthew H, and David B: Iliamna City, 7th grade Blake B., Jonah D. and Jaxon MacDonald; Atlantis Island Park, and 8th grade Michael B; Solar Island City. They all had amazing presentations and models. The 7th grade team won the Dream Big special award. Official results have not yet been released so we don't have their 'places' but we are super proud of their work, nonetheless. They competed with 30 teams from Colorado and Wyoming and presented to judges from engineering careers across the state. Overall a great showing of LGCS' STEM programs!

https://mailchi.mp/b89e458d75ae/great-news-5835385?e=08040698ab

March: Parent Teacher Conferences 20th, Spring Break 24-27

April: CMAS/PSAT/SAT State Assessment, 5th Grade Growth and Development Lesson,

Concurrent Enrollment Accuplacer Exam with Pikes Peak State College and registration meeting for Fall 2025 high school students

LGCS may need to close for a variety of reasons that are out of our immediate control.

Some of those reasons might be:

1. Weather Conditions: Snow, icy roads, and/or wind.

2. Boiler, plumbing, or emergency alarm systems.

3. Other emergencies deemed by the Administrator/Superintendent to warrant the school to close.

If a decision is made to cancel or delay school, initial phone calls will be made as early as possible. For evening notifications, we aim to send messages by 9:00 pm, while morning notifications will go out by 5:30 am. Any delay or closure information will also be posted on our website at www.lakegeorgecharterschool.com and shared with local TV stations. Additionally, you will receive an email and/or phone call, depending on the preference you selected during registration. If you aren’t receiving these notifications but believe you should be, please see Mrs. Kris or Mrs. April in the front office so we can ensure your contact information is up-to-date.

For a delayed start, the school will open at 9:30 am. Please do not drop off your children before this time, as there will be no supervision available. On delayed-start days, breakfast will not be served.

In the event of a 2-hour delay, we ask that families use their best judgment regarding safe travel. With families traveling from different areas around Park and Teller County, we understand that road conditions can vary significantly. Please prioritize your family’s safety and call the school if you decide it’s best to stay home. This helps us ensure that everyone is accounted for and allows us to adjust our student count accordingly.