Dear Cougar Families,
As we enter this season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible school community for your ongoing support and partnership. From our dedicated staff to our enthusiastic students and supportive families, we are truly thankful for each of you. We want to especially thank the 40+ volunteers who came out on Saturday to beautify our gardens. Thank you SO MUCH! During Thanksgiving break Megan will stay in town and celebrate Thanksgiving with family. We play a ton of crazy games (ask me about the pumpkin hunt!) and make wayyy too much food. I’m also hoping to catch the movie “Wicked”. Robin will be staying around town enjoying a bit of theater and hockey!
Lafayette Elementary will be hosting our open enrollment tours this week!
Do you know any families with younger children who may start school next year or families who are interested in Lafayette Elementary? Please direct them to our website to sign-up for open enrollment tours tonight and Thursday. RSVP Here.
We wish you a joyful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and plenty of delicious food! Thank you for making Lafayette Elementary such a special place to learn and grow.
Go Cougars!
Sincerely,
Megan Weir, Principal and Robin Stone, Dean of Students
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
24-25 BVSD Calendar LINK
***Specials--PE, Art, and Music Rotation Schedules LINK
Please make sure your student has athletic footwear for PE weeks. No Crocs, flip flops, sandals, dress shoes, heels, wheelies, or boots please!
For a complete list of events, please see the CALENDAR on our website.
November 2024 (Character Trait: Respect)
18 Open Enrollment Tour 3:15-4:00
18 2nd Grade Destination Imagination 2:55-4:00 Room 105b & 119
19 3rd Grade Eco Cycle “H2O oh”
19 3rd Grade Destination Imagination 2:55-4:00 Room 105b & 119
19 Shakespeare Club 2:55-3:55 Room 110
20 Cartooning Club in Art Room 2:55-3:55
20 Sewing Club in room 122 2:55-3:55
21 3rd Grade Waller field trip to NCAR 9:15-1:00
21 5th Grade Destination Imagination 2:55-4:00 in Room 105b & 119
21 Open Enrollment Tour 6:00-6:45
21 PTO Fundraiser at Rocky Mountain Tap and Garden AND shop local at The Archer and the Ram both in Louisville
22 4th Grade Destination Imagination 2:55-4:00 in Room 105b & 119
22 1st Grade Walking Field Trip to the Library 9:30-12:00
25-29 Thanksgiving Break ~ No School
December 2024 (Character Trait: Generosity)
2~6 In Class Geo Bee (4th & 5th Grade)
2 2nd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 PM rooms 105b & 119
3 3rd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 PM rooms 105b & 119
3 Curious Cougar News 2:55 to 3:55 PM in the MPR
3 No Place for Hate meeting 2:55 to 3:55 PM in the Library
3 Shakespeare Club 2:55 to 3:55 PM in room 110
3 School Accountability Meeting 3:00 to 4:00 PM in the Office Conference Room
4 Cartooning Club 2:55 to 3:55 PM in the Art Room
4 Sewing Club 2:55 to 3:55 PM in room 122
5 5th Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 PM rooms 105b & 119
6 Parent Coffee Chat at Drop Off
6 Kindergarten hosts Book Stars 9:40 AM to 1:00 PM in the MPR
6 4th Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 PM rooms 105b & 119
9 2nd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 PM in room 119
9 Student Council Meeting 2:55 to 3:55 in room 105b
10 Colorado Gives Day!!
10 PTO Skate City Event--Time TBD
10 3rd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 PM rooms 105b & 119
10 Shakespeare Club 2:55 to 3:55 PM in room 110
11 Last Cartooning Club 2:55 to 3:55 PM in the Art Room
11 Sewing Club 2:55 to 3:00 PM in room 122
11 PTO Chipotle Night 4:00 to 8:00 PM
12 3rd through 5th Spelling Bee 8:00 AM to 12:oo PM in the MPR
13 4th Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 PM rooms 105b & 119
16 2nd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 PM rooms 105b & 119
17 Instrumental Music Concert 10:30 to 11:15 AM in the Gym
17 3rd Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 PM rooms 105b & 119
17 Shakespeare Club 2:55 to 3:55 PM in room 110
18 Kindergarten Eco Cycle
19 5th Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 PM rooms 105b & 119
20 4th Grade DI 2:55 to 4:00 PM rooms 105b & 119
School lunch reminder: Pick 3 to make it free!
School lunch is free for all students this school year. However, by federal guidelines, a school meal must include at least three components to qualify as "free". We understand that some students who bring lunch from home may still want to have school milk or something from the salad bar and families may be confused when there’s a charge for these items. BVSD Food Services shares a simple way to avoid these extra charges by selecting the three required items for a meal. Read more: School lunch reminder: Pick 3 to make it free
November Curious Cougar News
Please enjoy this month’s edition of Curious Cougars--our newspaper made for kids, by kids! November Edition LINK
New Boulder Valley School District Attendance Policy
As you have heard by this point, BVSD has adopted a new attendance policy.
What does this mean for you?
The school and the district will remain in communication with you regarding your student’s attendance. When your student reaches a certain number of absences, (you can find the breakdown below) you will receive an attendance letter. Depending on the number of absences, an in-person meeting or further intervention may be scheduled. All absences excused or unexcused will receive these communications when the number of absences reach the particular threshold. Also please note the following change, three (3) unexcused partial absences or five (5) tardies will equal one unexcused absence.
You can check your students' attendance any time on Infinite Campus.
For more information regarding the BVSD attendance policy updates please look here as well as information on BVSD’s Student Attendance and Engagement efforts.
Consistent attendance, particularly in early elementary years supports students in literacy and numeracy, which are both critical foundational building blocks for learning at the primary and secondary levels. Educators throughout the Boulder Valley School District place a priority on consistent attendance. Developing a habit of regular participation in school is an accomplishment; a skill reflecting a student’s readiness for learning.
Lafayette Student Council's Annual Sister Carmen Drive
HELP SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY:
SISTER CARMEN DRIVE November 11 - Nov 20, 2024
Items to Bring:
Non - perishable items such as:
Canned vegetables and fruit (no plastic fruit cups)
Boxed or bagged pasta, boxed mac and cheese, boxed pasta
Cans of soup
Dried beans or canned beans
Items must be in their original package
Let’s help our community and show our school’s generosity!
Third-Fifth Grade Art Message
Dear Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th-graders,
We created a monochromatic single-color collage, drawing, or painting in art class. We need to share our art with the dancers so that they can work on their creative magic. All third, fourth, and fifth graders can participate in this collaborative project and submit up to three artworks per student. If you want more information or your student is eager to submit work, it is due by Dec. 1, 2024, with a parent's permission required.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR STUDENTS' ARTWORK
BVSD Choice Enrollment Window Now Open through Jan. 8
The Boulder Valley School District is now accepting applications for choice enrollment. The Boulder Valley School District welcomes both students from outside our district and those who want to choose a school outside of the neighborhood school to participate in our Choice Enrollment process.
Increase your chances for an offer by applying by Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025
Apply anytime before Jan. 8: It doesn’t matter whether you apply on the first day of the window or the last day. Families have equal possibilities of getting the school of their choice, as long as it is during the window.
Applications and information: Get all the details and apply today at www.bvsd.org/parents-students/enrollment-center
BVSD Middle Level Open Enrollment Information:
Lafayette Elementary Open Enrollment and New Family Tours:
November 18th and 21st. RSVP Here.
OmniSalud Enrollment Open
The annual enrollment period for OmniSalud is November 1 - January 15. Omni Salud provides undocumented individuals living in Colorado with a fully secure and confidential platform to obtain low-cost or regular-cost health coverage. Enrollment for the low-cost option is limited and available spots will fill quickly.
Re-enrollment for current enrollees: November 1 - November 22, 2024
Action Required: Current enrollees in OmniSalud Silver Enhanced Savings $0 plans must log in, complete a new application, and enroll in coverage for next year. This process is not automatic. Eligibility requirements, including income, still apply.
General enrollment: 8 a.m. on November 25, 2024 - January 15, 2025
Spaces are limited for $0 plans for 2025. Anyone can apply for any remaining Silver Enhanced Saving spots at this time. Once the $0 plans are gone, the full-price plans will continue to be available until January 15. There is no limit on the number of full-price plans available.
Counselor's Corner
Dear Families,
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. As we enter November, a month dedicated to gratitude, I want to share our focus on gratefulness and generosity in our classrooms.
This month, we are emphasizing the importance of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills that help our Cougars navigate their interactions positively. We are proud to see our students:
Know what to do when there is a conflict or disagreement
Be respectful to each other
Understand how to manage their anger
Do their best and adhere to the Cougar Code
At our school, which is a No Place for Hate community, we are committed to treating everyone with kindness and ensuring that all Cougars feel safe and supported.
Thank you for fostering these values at home. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where our students thrive.
We will be administering our school climate survey the week of November 12th to students in grades 2 - 5. Please see the parent information letter below:
Lafayette Elementary Parent Notification Letter for the School Climate Survey 24-25
Warm regards,
Miss Anna
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
Hello Families,
Please take a moment to read our ask letter and consider giving to the PTO/school on Colorado Gives Day.
You can read our ask letter at cougarpto.org/2024ask.
You can schedule a donation for Colorado Gives Day at cougarpto.org/coloradogives.
Are you thinking about what to give staff for an end of the semester gift or treat? Unsure of what they might like? Check out their favorite things list at https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aKUHs1b1TX8_LYRr0t2oiTYPwIIAT-j4&usp=gmail
A HUGE thank you to all of the families that joined the PTO's Garden to Table leads, Cindy B. and Katie S., on Saturday to clean-up our garden, plant bulbs and build the NEW garden boxes for spring planting! We couldn't have done it without you!!
Lastly, Save the date for Skate City Community Night on Tuesday December 10th.
Have a great week and Thanksgiving Holiday.
The PTO
Email: president@cougarpto.org
