LCE August Newsletter
LCE: A Great Place to Be!
A Note from the Principal
Little Cypress Elementary Families,
We hope that you had an enjoyable summer with your Bears, but we are looking forward to being together with them again on August 16th. If this is your little Bear's first year at LCE, our administrative staff would love to meet you. Please look for us at any of the August events so we can know you personally!
Every year we have a theme that we try to hold onto as a staff to remind us of our vision of all students being future ready. This year's theme is "Think Big," and we are honored to be part of those "lightbulb moments" for our students.
As we start this year together, I encourage you to also "Think Big" about your involvement in your child's education. How can you read together more as a family? How can you prioritize homework and still do all the extracurricular things? How can you easily help your child practice spelling words and math facts? What needs to happen to make sure your child is well rested and on time for school? If you need help with any of these things, we are here to serve you as well as your child.
These elementary years are essential to your child's development, and we believe that we can partner together to inspire and equip your child to achieve great things. Let's "Think Big!"
As always, if you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. E-mail is the fastest way to get to me, and my e-mail address is ahawk@lcmcisd.org.
At your service,
Amber Hawk
Principal
August 1st - 3rd
LCE New Student Registration is happening soon! Registration will be August 1, 2, and 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If your child will be 4 years old on or before 9/1/23, they are age appropriate for Pre-K. If your child will be 5 years old on or before 9/1/23, they are age appropriate for Kindergarten.
Please bring your child along with the following things: your driver’s license, child’s birth certificate, child’s social security card, child’s immunization record, and proof of residency (such as a utility bill).
Families who picked up Pre-K packets in the spring will now need to bring in proof of eligibility (SNAP, TANF, pay stubs, etc.)
Those who have been enrolled in another district should also provide their latest report card along with any Special Programs paperwork, if applicable.
August 9th
You can park in the back, and we will open the second and third grade playground gate in the back from 4 to 5 p.m.
August 14th
Meet the Teacher at LCE will be on Monday, August 14th.
It’s all grades come and go from 3 to 5 p.m.
Come meet your teacher, bring school supplies, and get excited for the first day of school!
Please also plan for these things:
1. Stop by the front desk to get your ID scanned if you plan to come to any events this school year.
2. Drop off any medications and fill out paperwork with Nurse Coleman.
3. Take pictures and enjoy these moments!
PayK12 for $5 Supply Fee
We are excited to be able to offer our families PayK12 this year, and we are starting with allowing families to pay the $5 Supply Fee online through PayK12 if they'd like.
You're still welcome to pay the Supply Fee with cash to your child's teacher if you'd like.
The Supply Fee link will be open beginning August 14th since you need to know your child's teacher.
Create your PAYK12 account, and then click here or use the QR code: https://secure.payk12.com/pages/login.html
DROP OFF:
LCE students should be dropped off between 6:50 - 7:10 a.m. The tardy bells rings at 7:15 a.m. and instruction begins at 7:20 a.m.
Only 2nd and 3rd grade students and Self-Contained students can be dropped off at the front of the school in the mornings. Everyone else will need to be dropped off in the back.
Parents with both LCI and LCE students may drop their LCE student off in the LCI car line between 6:50 - 7:10 a.m. After 7:10, all LCE students are to be dropped off at the LCE campus.
For safety reasons, please have your child ready to exit the vehicle on the passenger side. Please talk to your child about what it means to be ready to exit the vehicle. Please also stress to them not to run but to walk safetly.
We know it will take a few days to get everyone used to drop off procedures again. After a few days, we will begin shutting the back doors at the 7:15 a.m. tardy bell.
Once the back doors are closed, you will need to drive to the front of the school, park, and escort your child into the building.
TURN RIGHT when exiting Meeks during drop off and pick up hours.
For the safety of your child and others, please do not use your cell phone while in the car drop off and pick up lines.
PICK UP:
The dismissal car line begins at 2:50 p.m.
Students cannot be checked out through the front office after 2:30 p.m. as we are in our final transition for the day. We will ask you to join the pick up line at that point.
The pick up line will run a little long for a few days, but after we get into the routine, it normally ends right at 3:10 p.m.
Please ensure that you are in line to pick up your child by 3:10 p.m.
If your child needs assistance to buckle, please pull ahead into the grassy area.
THE SCHOOL ISSUED CAR RIDER TAG MUST BE VISIBLE IN ORDER TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD. THIS IS A SAFETY MEASURE.
TURN RIGHT when exiting Meeks during drop off and pick up hours.
For the safety of your child and others, please do not use your cell phone while in the car drop off and pick up lines.
Changes? Call Transportation at 670-4601 by 1:30 p.m.
Students must ride the bus to their assigned drop off location (home address/licensed day care).
All bus transportation changes must go through the Transportation Department 409-670-4601. Changes must take place before 1:30 p.m.
Without a note, the child will follow their established routine.
In an emergency, a phone call will be accepted but will require the student's last four digits of their social security number.
An adult must be present at the bus stop for all PK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students to be dropped off.
Dress Code
The district prohibits any clothing or grooming that in the principal’s judgment may reasonably be expected to cause disruption or interference with normal school operations.
Shorts and skirts should be at least mid-thigh length and be hemmed.
Shirts should cover the midriff and have at least two (2) inch shoulder strap or sleeves. No muscle shirts or spaghetti straps.
Pants must fit at the waist or be belted. Baggy pants and jeans with holes above the knee will not be allowed. Holes above the knee with backing are allowed as long as the backing is intact.
All students are required to have shoes that are safe for participation in all physical education activities. Backless shoes, high-heeled shoes of any type, and flip-flops are prohibited. This is a safety issue and is in the best interest of the student. All rubber soled, laced up, closed back shoes (tennis shoes or any athletic type shoe) will be acceptable. Crocs are not allowed in PE.
