Leopard Tales: February 16th

Good afternoon, Lowes Island Leopards!

I hope that you are having a wonderful weekend! We had a productive week at Lowes Island! Our students are working hard to learn each day.

Reminder: NO School tomorrow due to Presidents' Day. We look forward to seeing our Leopards again on Tuesday!

Your PROUD Principal,

Dr. Puschak-Ridgeway

kate.puschak@lcps.org

**Always BE KIND**

**Every Leopard Every Day**

The 6th Annual Loudoun Student Environmental Action Showcase (SEAS) will be held Monday, March 24th, 2025, from 5-8pm at the Academies of Loudoun.

The purpose of SEAS is to amplify youth voices in environmental problem solving. The event provides a platform for students to showcase their learning about environment and sustainability challenges as well as their efforts to design and test solutions to those challenges. Top projects at every level are recognized with cash prizes! Please help us by encouraging your educators and students to register - or come walk the exhibit floor and be inspired by student innovation!

We invite you to please register by March 14th at https://loudounnature.org/loudoun-seas. There is no cost to participate in this event. For more information, please email SEAS@loudounnature.org.

The 2025-2026 school year pre-registration portal, for Kindergarten and all new students, opened on January 6, 2025. Registration appointments scheduled by the school will start after February 3rd, 2025. Please make sure to select the correct school year during your pre-registration application. https://www.lcps.org/o/doss/page/kindergarten-registration

🎟️ 2025 Variety Show Ticket Sales - Don’t miss the much-anticipated Variety Show on February 21st, where we’ll showcase the incredible talents within our community. Pre-order ticket sales open 1/30/25-2/18/25! Tickets will be $12 at the door.🎟️ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Volunteers get two VIP seats in the auditorium! See open volunteer positions here.

🚨 Spring ASAP - Now recruiting volunteers! We are excited to offer another session of wonderful After School classes in the Spring. We need volunteers to make this the best session yet! Sign up by 2/11/25. ASAP is a wonderful program that allows new opportunities for students to expand their knowledge, have a great time and make new memories. Click here to learn about the perks volunteers receive!

🚲 Walking Wednesday 2/19 - Remember to walk, bike, trike or scooter your way to school and your child can enter the drawing to win a gift card! A table will be set up right inside the main entrance for walkers/cyclists to fill out/drop off their raffle ticket.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Volunteers Needed - Please email Volunteer@LowesIslandPTO.com for more information or to sign up!

👐 Helping Hands Volunteers - We need assistance with tasks like laminating, cutting, bookbinding, and more. Your help will save our teachers valuable time and allow them to focus on what they do best—teaching! You can sign up to help here.

🎁 Staff Wishlists - As we are well into the school year, teachers will need extra supplies. Please note: Not all staff members chose to complete this form. Happy gifting! ✨

📆 2024-2025 School Year PTO calendar - Bookmark this calendar with LIVE links to sign ups, calendar invites and more. Subject to change but always updated!!

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