Dear Cougar Families,
It sure felt like summer this weekend! Megan saw a concert at the Dillion amphitheater which was beautiful. She also got to see her nieces and attend their version of a Taylor Swift concert (in their living room) with a s’more finale. Robin cheered on her kids and hung out with great parents all weekend at hockey and basketball.
Our students have been busy in the garden! We want to thank all of our staff and volunteers for getting their hands dirty to teach these very important lessons and expose our students to valuable experiential education. Please reach out to our PTO for additional Garden to Table volunteer opportunities!
Let’s unplug before school! To foster focus, social interaction, and a positive start to the day, we kindly remind all students that technology use is prohibited before school hours. This includes phones, Chromebooks, and other devices.
We encourage students to use this time to connect with friends, prepare for the day ahead, and enjoy a screen-free environment before classes begin. Let’s start each day with fresh minds, ready to learn and engage!
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us create a positive, tech-free atmosphere.
Our educators are more than just teachers or support staff—they're superheroes! With the power of knowledge, passion, and dedication, they go above and beyond to inspire, guide, and transform the lives of our students. You will be seeing evidence of our superhero theme throughout the school all year! Please join us in supporting and celebrating our staff throughout the year.
We had a terrific turnout for our first Lafayette Parent Coffee Chat. Please join our PTO for a meet and greet on September 24th from 5:00-7:00 in the Lafayette Library.
Lastly, our PTO has been promoting the school giveback program for the Rockies vs Cubs games weekend of September 13th. The top three schools (in terms of ticket sales) will be eligible to nominate an outstanding educator, student, parent, or volunteer to be recognized on the field before the game on Friday, September 13. We are currently in second place!
Have you ever considered subbing? Consider joining our group of Super Subs! Apply today
Have a wonderful week.
Go Cougars!
Sincerely,
Megan Weir, Principal and Robin Stone, Dean of Students
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
24-25 BVSD Calendar LINK
Upcoming Events September 2024
11 Fourth grade Covington Garden to Table
11 Vision and Hearing Screening
12 Second Grade Garden to Table
18 Individual Picture Day #1
19 Second Grade Garden to Table
19 Fourth Grade Field Trip to Plains Conservation in Aurora 9:00-2:00
19 Practice Lockdown Drill (Semester 1)
23 Individual Picture Day #2
24 Class Picture Day
24 Meet & Greet with PTO 5:00 to 7:00 PM
30 Professional Development, No School
***The BVSD Safety Department will conduct a lockdown drill at Lafayette on September 19th. This is an opportunity to practice and teach students and staff best practices in the event of a lockdown. Our staff, safety and security will be on hand to ensure students and staff feel safe and supported. For more information, please click on this website: https://www.bvsd.org/parents-students/be-ready
Picture Day Information
Individual picture days will be September 18th and 23rd. Class picture day will be on September 24th. Your teacher will send out the schedule this week or early next week!
After all pictures have been taken, including retakes, our photographer, Mike Oliver, will send an email to the student’s guardian(s) with sample pictures and instructions on how to order. This usually takes a couple of weeks. Picture packages will be mailed to home address.
Counselor's Corner
Counseling will deliver the Second Step Bully Prevention lessons in the months of September and October. The Second Step program teaches children important skills for getting along with others and doing well in school. It also helps our school be a safe, respectful place where everyone can learn. To further help our school be a safe and respectful place, we use the Second Step Bullying Prevention Program. In the lessons, your child will learn specific skills to help stop bullying. Students will learn how to: • Recognize when bullying is happening • Report bullying to a caring adult • Refuse to let bullying happen to themselves or others • Be a bystander who stands up and is part of the solution to bullying. Please encourage the message at home, as well.
~Anna Gamble, Counselor
Colorado Wizards
Professor Andrew Hamilton Presents:
Blackholes!
Saturday September 14, 2024
9:30 to 10:30 am
Fiske Planetarium
University of Colorado
Boulder
Mysterious blackholes provide inspiration and challenge to the imaginations of poets, artists, writers, and scientists. Join Professor of Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences Andrew Hamilton for a fun Saturday morning show in person to learn more about these elusive wonders.
How might “Blackholes!” capture and transport your imagination within our star-filled galaxy!?
Come find out at this CU Wizards FREE STEM Show geared for kids on Earth, ages 8-18 & their families!
Please plan to arrive no later than 9:15.
Seats will be filled first come, first serve!
CU Wizards shows...always FREE, always fun...check out the CU Wizards website: www.colorado.edu/cuwizards
CU Wizards family shows are again in person! For over 4 decades, CU Wizards shows allow K12 students to visit campus on a Saturday morning, participate in STEAM programs, meet and talk to professors, scientists, & fellow students of all ages who are enthusiastic about learning and understanding scientific wonders!
For more info, please visit: www.colorado.edu/cuwizards
Apply to be in the BVSD Community Leadership Academy
For the third year, the Boulder Valley School District will be hosting the BVSD Community Leadership Academy, in partnership with Parent Engagement Network. The program is an opportunity for parents and community members to deepen their understanding of the Boulder Valley School District and our work. One of the goals is to provide parents with the information they need to play a more active role in their child’s education and the district as a whole.
The third Community Leadership Academy cohort will have seven lunch-time sessions, one Friday per month, between October and April that will provide an overview of the district, deeper dives into BVSD’s academics and operations, plus additional sessions on building resilient families and communities.
Sessions will be 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the BVSD Education Center located at 6500 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder, CO on the following dates:
October 18, 2024
November 15, 2024
December 13, 2024
January 10, 2025
February 21, 2025
March 14, 2025
April 11, 2025
Interpretation into Spanish will be available.
Applications are now being accepted
The deadline to apply is September 15, 2024.
Character Trait Television
Each Wednesday, announcements are shown virtually in the classroom and feature our students, their artwork, and other student talents throughout the school. Please enjoy last week’s CTTV: LINK
Parent Teacher Organization
Hi Parents/Guardians,
Please do not forget to mark your calendar for our PTO meet and greet on Tuesday September 24th from 5-7. Dinner is included and kids are welcome. Please RSVP here: cougarpto.org/rsvp
Your COOL Cougar wear is available now for order. Please order by 9/17. cougarpto.org/cougarwear
Cheer on the Rockies and support Lafayette Elementary School. Buy tickets through our link for Rockies vs Chicago Cubs 9/13-9/15. Once we hit 50 tickets, PTO will earn $5 back per ticket. Go to rockies.com/SCHOOLFUNDRAISER. Make sure you put Lafayette so we get credit for your ticket.
Email: president@cougarpto.org
