Little Spartans News
December 2022
A Note From the Director:
December is a very busy month at LSP with dress-up days, holiday programs, and Santa visiting! There's something truly magical about seeing young children excited for the holidays. Teachers and students have worked hard to decorate the building, and we are excited to share the holiday spirit with families. Be sure to check the dates on this newsletter, so your family doesn't miss out on all the holiday fun!
Recess/Outdoor Learning
Please be sure to send your child to school with a heavy coat, gloves, and a hat. Children will go outside to play unless the feels like temperature is below twenty-eight degrees. If your child is in need of a coat/gloves/hat, please let us know.
Donations
LSP is the home of the Spartan Closet. We accept donations of gently used clothing (all sizes). We are currently in need of gently used children's clothing. If you or someone you know has some they would like to donate, they can drop off at the front office. We appreciate any support we can get to keep the Spartan Closet stocked for families.
Head Start- Fatherhood Meeting
Head Start classrooms will have a Fatherhood Meeting on Monday, December 5th @5:30-7:00p.m.
T-Shirt Fundraiser
The LSP t-shirt fundraiser has come to an end. T-shirts should be in and sent home before Winter Break!
Dress-up Days
- Thursday, December 1st- Mad about plaid- Wear plaid!
- Thursday, December 8th- Baby it's cold outside- Wear a Christmas sweater (ugly or not)!
- Thursday, December 15th- Dress up like a candy cane: Do you dare wear stripes or just red and white?
- Monday, December 19th- Hats off to Santa, elves, and reindeer- Wear your holiday head gear!
- Tuesday, December 20th- Polar express day- Wear pajamas!
- Wednesday, December 21st- Classroom holiday party day- Wear red and green!
Holiday Programs
All programs will last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Tuesday, December 6th- HS Jenny Amrhein @5pM
- Tuesday, December 13th- HS Charlene Stanley @6pm
- Wednesday, December 14th- HS Melissa Rowe @6pm
- Thursday, December 15th- HS Brittney Tuttle & Kelly Wenta @6pm
- Friday, December 16th- Title AM @9:45-10:45AM, Title PM & Kindergarten @1:30pm
- Tuesday, December 20th-HS Amanda Rose @6pm
- Wednesday, December 21st- HS Kayla Noah @1:45pm
National Hot Cocoa Day
Tuesday, December 13th is National Hot Cocoa Day. LSP will celebrate with cocoa and cookies!
Sick Student Procedures
Procedures for sick students can be found later in the newsletter. A rule of thumb to follow is 'students must be free of fever/diarrhea/vomiting for 24 hours (without medication) before returning to school.'
Bookmobile
This year we have partnered with the Fayette County Public Library. The bookmobile will be back at LSP on December 2nd from 11:15a.m.-2:00p.m.. In January, the Bookmobile will come to LSP two times a month on Thursdays. This is a great way for families to utilize community resources!
2 Hour Delays and Closings
December often brings in cold weather and hazardous driving conditions. If the Fayette County School Corporation (FCSC) delays, there will be NO AM preschool sessions. Full day Head Start students will be picked up on the bus two hours later than their normal morning pick-up time. Full day Head Start students can be dropped off at 9:50a.m. if they do not ride the bus. Our kindergarten classroom can also be dropped off at 9:50a.m. like normal and class will begin at 10:00a.m. If FCSC were to close, then there will be NO PRESCHOOL OR KINDERGARTEN sessions for the day.
Safety, Safety, Safety
Don't be alarmed if you notice police presence at LSP! The Connersville Police Department and the Fayette County Sherriff's Department regularly visit to make sure our students and staff are safe. If there ever is an emergency, families will be notified via Powerschool Messenger, ClassDojo, and Social Media (Facebook/Twitter). If your phone number changes for any reason, please notify the office so we can update our system!
Important Dates to Note:
-12/1- Wear Plaid
-12/2- No 1/2 Day Head Start Students
-12/2- Bookmobile @LSP @11:15a.m.-2:30p.m.
-12/5- Head Start Fatherhood Meeting @5:30-7:00p.m.
-12/6- Picture Retake Day
-12/6- HS J. Amrhein Holiday Program @5:00p.m.
-12/8- Wear a Christmas Sweater
-12/8- Christmas at the Park @5:00-8:00p.m.
-12/9- No 1/2 Day Head Start Students
-12/13- HS C. Stanley Holiday Program @6:00p.m.
-12/15- Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit
-12/15- HS B. Tuttle & K. Wenta Holiday Program @6:00p.m.
-12/15- Wear Red and White
-12/16- No 1/2 Day Head Start Students
-12/16- Policy Council (Head Start) @8:30-9:30a.m.
-12/16- Title AM Holiday Program @9:45a.m.
-12/16- Title PM & KDG Holiday Program @1:30p.m.
-12/19- Wear a Holiday Hat
-12/20- Wear Pajamas
-12/20- HS A. Rose Holiday Program @6:00p.m.
-12/21- Wear Red and Green
-12/21- HS K. Noah Holiday Program @1:45p.m.
-12/22-1/3- Winter Break- No School
Please reach out if you need anything at all.
Sincerely,
Mallory Cameron
School Phone: 765-827-0191
Email: mcameron@fayette.k12.in.us
Theme 2022-2023: Wild About Preschool!
Mission: Provide comprehensive and high quality education in an inclusive social setting by professional, competent, and compassionate staff. Promote the growth and development of children and families while improving their quality of life in an ever changing society.
Holiday Spirit
Christmas at the Park
Ready 4K
School Bus Stop Arm
Student Sick Procedure
LSP Preschool Options
- Head Start- 3-5 year old children, income based, Monday-Thursday 1/2 day OR Monday-Friday full day (4-5 year old children only)
- Title One Preschool- 4-5 year old children, Monday-Friday 1/2 day
- Developmental Preschool- 3-5 year old children, Monday-Friday 1/2 day
- Kindergarten Transition- (Mrs. Walker's class), 5 year old children who are Kindergarten eligible and pre-selected from the 21-22 school year, Monday-Friday full day
Half Day Sessions
8:00-11:30a.m. OR 11:30a.m.-3:00p.m.
Full Day Sessions
8:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Morning drop-off begins at 7:50a.m. each morning.
FCSC Calendar
Little Spartans Preschool
Email: mcameron@fayette.k12.in.us
Website: https://earlychild.fayette.k12.in.us/o/preschool
Location: 1800 North Eastern Avenue, Connersville, IN, USA
Phone: (765) 827-0191
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/School/Little-Spartans-Preschool-101332685186386/
Twitter: @MCameronFCSC