The Roadrunner Review

Roadrunner Families,

Welcome to the 24-25 school year! Summer seemed to fly by, but I'm so excited to have all our Roadrunners back on campus. Our Scott Libby teachers and staff have been working hard to get ready for an amazing school year full of learning and fun! This newsletter will provide you with some important info about the upcoming school year. I will send out parent newsletters each month showcasing all of the awesome happenings at Scott Libby as well as important dates to remember.

Please stop by the front office or give us a call if you have any questions or concerns. We are committed to providing a high-quality education for all of our students. See you soon!

Respectfully,

Kara Fox

Principal

Open House will be held on Tuesday, July 30th from 4:00-6:00 pm. This is the time where you can meet the teacher, see the classroom, walk the campus, talk to our amazing PTA, purchase spirit wear, and so much more! If you need to speak extensively to your child's teacher, please schedule a separate appointment for a conference as teachers will have a class full of families to meet. This allows us to honor everyone's time and privacy. We are excited to meet everyone!

On our SLE webpage you will find a list of suggested school supplies. Click here to view

Our first day of school is Thursday, August 1st. Gates open at 7:50 am and close at 8:10 am. Students who arrive after 8:10 will check in through the front office. Class starts at 8:15 am. Dismissal is at 3:00 pm. On early release days, dismissal will be at 1:00 pm.

We are a closed campus for safety purposes. Parents will not be able to enter the gates and walk their children to class (***except for Kindergarten parents on the 1st day of school only). We will have many staff members on duty to help safely direct and escort students to their classrooms.

If your child is absent, please call the attendance line at 623-535-6203 or email at sleattendance@lesd79.org

The education of our students is extremely important, and being in class is vital to their academic success. School attendance is not only a good habit, state law requires it. Arizona State Law (15-802.E, 15-803.) requires every person who has custody of a child between the ages of six and sixteen years shall make sure the child attends school for the full time school is in session, unless unable to attend due to illness or another legitimate reason.

To encourage and improve school attendance, Litchfield Elementary School District has implemented a truancy program in partnership with Maricopa County Juvenile Court. This truancy program is called C.U.T.S. (Court Unified Truancy Suppression). We will be tracking attendance very closely. We appreciate your cooperation in this very important matter. Remember, kids who attend school more often will learn more!

Important components of school safety at Scott Libby Elementary for students, families, and staff:

• School gates are closed and locked during school hours
• All classroom doors are locked at all times
• All visitors and/or volunteers must check-in and out through the front office
• Our front office will remain locked during school hours. Please ring the doorbell.
• The school has authority to not allow visitors on campus at their discretion.
• After a volunteer applies and is approved, volunteer opportunities must be pre-arranged with the classroom teacher and communicated with the front office prior to volunteering
• Evacuation/fire drills are completed once per month
• Lockdown drills are completed multiple times per year
• Bus evacuation drills are completed at least 2 times per year
• Staff participate in continuous safety protocols and training throughout the school year

As we approach the new school year, we want to remind you about the opt-in process for transportation services for the upcoming 2024/25 academic year. It is crucial that you complete the opt-in process to ensure that your child(ren) can access transportation services this year.

We have partnered with EZRouting, our transportation management system, to streamline the enrollment process. The application now allows access for multiple parents or guardians, enabling them to enroll students for transportation services collectively. This enhancement caters to situations where students reside in separate households, facilitating a more inclusive and convenient enrollment process.

Here are the steps to opt-in for transportation:

1. Visit the EZRouting Parent Portal at EZRouting Portal. (See QR code below.)
2. Download the application on your smartphone/device.
3. Log in with your credentials or create a new account if you haven't used the system before.
4. Follow the prompts to enroll your child(ren) for transportation services for the 2024/2025 School year.
5. Review and confirm the transportation details for your child(ren).

We have started our routing for the year so it is crucial that you opt-in as soon as possible.

We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a smooth transition for transportation services next year.

If you have any additional inquiries regarding transportation arrangements for the upcoming year, please contact our transportation department at 623-547-1571 or transportation@lesd79.org.

Respectfully,
Jenny Tassin

Director of Transportation

Please make sure your child is up to date on ALL immunizations. Please turn in updated shot records to Nurse Webb. School Nurse Info

We are delighted to invite you to become a Litchfield Elementary School District volunteer. Our students, teachers, and staff deeply appreciate the work of enthusiastic volunteers throughout the district. We take significant precautions to ensure student and campus safety.

All parent and community volunteers must be approved to volunteer prior to working on campus or attending a field trip.

• Please allow at least two weeks for the volunteer approval process to be completed.
• All volunteers must be 21 years of age or older.
• All volunteers must submit a new Volunteer Application Packet each school year.
• Custodial volunteers are processed by school office staff. Non-custodial applications are processed at the District Office.

For more informations and to become an approved volunteer, please visit this link.

Tax credit donation is a win-win combination! You can donate up to $200 as an individual or $400 as a couple to your child's school and receive full credit on your state taxes. Our tax credit money is essential in helping us continue the programs and activities we have become accustomed to providing for our families. This money can help fund field trips, before and after school activities and clubs, character education programs, and music, art, drama, and sports programs. Click here for more information and forms. The staff and students of Scott Libby Elementary School thank you for your support!

Click HERE to view student handbook and discipline matrix.

In our student handbook/agenda, there is a discipline rubric that is followed. Students who choose to interrupt the learning environment will be subject to disciplinary action. Please read and review the student handbook with your student.

Roadrunner Rallies will occur on the last Wednesdays of the month. They will be held at 8:30 am in the gym. We will celebrate our students' character and achievements during this time.

Roadrunner Rally Dates

8/28, 9/25, 10/30, 11/20, 12/18, 1/29, 2/26, 3/26, 4/30, 5/21

We are so excited to start our Leader In Me journey this school year!

Founded on the belief that everyone has the potential to lead, Leader in Me is a comprehensive PK–12 framework that nurtures student leadership, fosters a culture of trust, and boosts academic success. This proven approach empowers students, educators, and families with essential leadership and life skills, preparing them to excel.

More info coming soon!

District Calendar 24-25 (English)

District Calendar 24-25 (Spanish)

7/30 - Open House, 4-6pm

8/1 - First Day of School!

8/7 - Early Release, 1pm

8/13 - PTA Meeting

8/13 - Governing Board Meeting, 6-8pm @ Litchfield Elementary School

8/14 - Early Release, 1pm

8/20 - Peter Piper Pizza Family Night

8/21 - Early Release, 1pm

8/27 - Governing Board Meeting, 6-8pm @ Litchfield Elementary School

8/28 - Roadrunner Rally, 8:30am in the Gym

8/28 - Early Release, 1pm

8/30 - NO SCHOOL, Teacher In-Service Day

9/2 - NO SCHOOL, Labor Day

LESD Home Page

Food Service Info

Transportation

Governing Board Meeting Schedule