LECC Tiger Talk

What an exciting week we’ve had! The joy and sparkle in the children’s eyes today as they walked into the building was absolutely unforgettable. Polar Express Day has truly brought the magic of the season alive for all of us.

Our incredible teachers (or should we say elves!) worked tirelessly to transform the hallways into a winter wonderland last night. From twinkling lights to festive decorations, every detail was designed to make this morning’s arrival special for our students. The awe and wonder on their faces were the perfect reminder of what this season is all about.

Throughout the week, the students have been busy engaging in festive activities, learning, and, of course, counting down to this special day. From reading holiday stories to crafting their own creative projects, their enthusiasm has been contagious.

Thank you for your continued support in making our school community such a warm and vibrant place. We’re so grateful to share these magical moments with your children.

Matt Patterson

LECC Principal

patterma@lovelandschools.org

I work with such an amazing group of people!! While I was at a conference this week, Mrs. Craig decided to plan a great staff development activity in my office. I most certainly have felt the love this week from all!! Enjoy the pics below:)

• 2025-26 Preschool Registration: December 3-January 13
• Grandparents/Important Person Day: December 16th,17th and 18th (see details below)
• LECC Dine-Out Fundraiser (Marco's Pizza): January 15
• Winter Break: December 23rd-January 6th NO SCHOOL (Students return on January 7)
• Kindergarten Round-Up: January 22 (for upcoming 2025-26 Kindergarten)
• Kindergarten Enrollment Opens: January 23
• Martin Luther King Day: January 20 NO SCHOOL
• Presidents Day: February 17 NO SCHOOL
• Spring Break: March 22-30 NO SCHOOL
• Spring Pictures: April 2

The Loveland City Schools Preschool program was developed to serve children 3-5 years of age with a wide variety of disabilities qualifying for special education services in response to a federal mandate. Our program model includes children with typical development to provide a more inclusive and enriching learning environment and experience.

Those interested in entering their typically developing 3-5-year-old child in the Loveland City Schools Preschool program should follow this link to complete the Preschool Registration for Typically Developing Students. Families will be notified by mail, email, and/or telephone regarding admission to the program. The application window is December 3, 2024 through January 13, 2025. Families that apply after this date will be placed on a waitlist.

Need a little holiday gift inspo? We’ve rounded up Holiday Wishlists from our fabulous teachers so you can skip the guesswork and go straight to the good stuff.

Click the link below to check out their lists—updated as often as we can (because we know teachers are busy shaping young minds, not filling out forms).
https://www.lovelandlepta.org/teacher-wishlists
Help make their season merry, bright, and full of everything they love!

We have worked hard to make navigation easier on you this round - no more spreadsheet to scroll, and check out those new graphics!

To Register: https://www.lovelandlepta.org/asep

When you get to the site: Go to the upper righthand corner and click ASEP.

A few tips as you're browsing and registering:

• The information on each individual program's page is required to register (Student's name, grade, teacher, etc). You must fill that out to add the program to your cart and checkout.
• You can find the exact class dates, and the class teacher below all the registration information.

Thank you for supporting LEPTA and helping us create amazing opportunities for our students!

If you have any questions about the progams, please email: lovelandasep@gmail.com.

For the second year in a row we will be hosting our Grandparents/Important Persons Day. These days are a wonderful opportunity for us to welcome visitors into our school to spend time with our youngest Tigers. We will be serving donuts and coffee at the 7:30 gatherings and coffee and cookies at the 11:30 gatherings.

This year, we will be be hosting the events on:

• Monday, December 16th- For students with last name A-G (7:30am-8:00am) for AM students (11:30-12:00PM) for PM Students
• Tuesday, December 17th- For students with the last names H-O (7:30am-8:00am) for AM students (11:30-12:00PM) for PM Students
• Wednesday, December 18th- For student with the last name P-Z (7:30am-8:00am) for AM students (11:30-12:00PM) for PM Students

Please note, students will need to be brought in by the the adult and be a car rider. They will be released to go to the classroom from the gym and the adults will not be permitted to go with them.

So that we get an accurate count of the number of people attending, please fill out the form below.

The holidays will be here before we know it! Every year, LECC staff spreads holiday joy by helping some of our school families. Loveland community members are amazing and have expressed interest in helping out as well! If you would like to support other LECC families during the holiday season and beyond, you may sign up below to donate a gift card(s). You can send the gift card to school with your child (note on the card - LECC Holiday Help) or you can drop it off at the LECC front office. If you have any questions, please contact LECC School Counselor, Jaime Heybruch, heybruja@lovelandschools.org. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

LECC Families Supporting Families

When school lets out for Winter Break, all the excitement may lead to a hectic household. After a few days of disrupted routines and cabin fever, families may be feeling stress! These tips can help keep Winter Break joyful!

• Have a countdown. Put activities on a calendar to reduce questions about what you are doing and when. Use pictures/stickers to make it easier for kindergarteners and preschoolers to use independently.
• Make a list of activities that children can engage in when you are not with them (for example, if they’re at home while you’re at work).
• Try to keep your child’s schedule fairly consistent. The more often you change your normal routine, the bigger the adjustment when you have to go back to your original schedule.
• Remain as consistent as you can with expectations while factoring in the changes - different environments, being around family, unusual schedules.
• Do a mix of fun and lazy day activities. Kids need some downtime to reset before heading back to school.

We welcome parents and caregivers of incoming Kindergarteners (2025-2026 school year) to visit LECC on January 22nd , 5:30-6:30pm for an informational meeting. Kindergarten Registration opens on January 23rd 2025.

Current Delay Schedule: Plan A

FDK = 10:00-2:50 (Begin unloading buses/car riders at 10:00)

Plan A:

AM Kindergarten and AM Preschool = 10:00-12:50 (Begin unloading buses/car riders at 10:00)

No PM Kindergarten/ No PM Preschool

-OR-

Plan B:

PM Kindergarten and PM Preschool = 12:00-2:50 (Begin unloading buses/car riders at 12:00 -Regular day for our PM students)

No AM Kindergarten/ No AM Preschool

*Please note the delayed times for your Tiger Cub may cause shifts to their bus pick up and drop off on two-hour delay schedule days. If you have questions about your child's transportation, you can always call the Transportation Team: 513.683.3103.

This year Loveland will be hosting our first ever Science and Innovation Expo! The event will take place on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 9 am to 12 pm at Loveland High School. This day is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase the amazing learning that happens around Loveland! The Science and Innovation Expo is a one-day event that incorporates two pathways for students to pick from, a Science Expo and an Innovation Expo.

For more information about each pathway, click here to watch a video, or read the brief description below:

Here is more information about each pathway:

• The Science Expo is a traditional science fair where students have the opportunity to conduct a scientific research project or engineering design project, and present their findings to their peers and community judges, with the opportunity to qualify for Regional Science Day at University of Cincinnati, called the Science and Engineering Expo. If students achieve well at UC, they have the opportunity to qualify for State Science Day at Ohio State University. This pathway is open to students in grades 5-12, and students can present individually or up to groups of three.

• The Innovation Expo is an open-ended opportunity for students to identify a problem and solve it with something they will create, or to simply create and share something creative, inventive, or innovative. Some ideas may be a DIY craft, coding/computer science project, an engineering creation, or anything else in which your child creates something to share! This pathway is open to all students grades PreK-12, and community judges will provide informal feedback about strengths of each project, as well as areas to grow. Students can participate individually or up to groups of three.

2024-25 LECC School Hours

Full-Day Start Time: 8:00 am

Full-Day Dismissal: 2:50 pm

AM Half-Day Start Time: 8:00 am

AM Half-Day Dismissal: 10:50 am

PM Half-Day Start Time: 12:00 pm

PM Half-Day Dismissal: 2:50 pm

**Please call the attendance line by 9:00am (Full Day KG, 1/2 day AM KG and PS) and no later than 1:00 pm (1/2 day PM KG and PS) to report an absence 513-697-3060**

Stay in Touch!

Loveland Early Childhood Center Administration

Principal: Matt Patterson

Building Coordinator: Susan Craig

School Counselor: Jaime Heybruch

School Psyschologist: Carrie Smith

Secretaries: Penny Dippold & Jenna Hawks

Health Aide: Jessica Bruce

LOVELAND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Email: patterma@lovelandschools.org

Website: www.lovelandschools.org
Location: 6740 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland, OH, USA
Phone: 513-683-4200
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lovelandcityschools/
Twitter: @LovelandTigers