Lafayette School
Parent Update: October 21st
Couple of Items
- Smartwatches/Phones: These devices must be in School Mode or turned off. Teachers are reporting that students are getting phone calls and messages during the day. The buzzing of the watches and phones is a distraction for your child as well as those around them. I changed the LAF Policy based on feedback from parents due to the unfortunate world we are living in now. This policy change can not begin to impact instruction for your child as well as others. Our academic time together is too precious and short. Please do not text or call your child during the day.
- Gum Chewing & Candy: There is a significant increase in students chewing gum during school, trading, and taking candy from others. Gum chewing is becoming a distraction and the stealing of candy is unacceptable. With Halloween right around the corner, I know that we will see an increase in candy coming to school. Please remind your child to only eat their items at lunch and there is no gym chewing in school.
Musical Cast and Crew Parent Meeting
Date: Monday, October 24th
Time: 7pm
Where: CHS Choir Room
Please enter through the CHS Auditorium doors. Turn left, then left again and the chorus room will be on your right.
Many Thanks......
It has been a busy few weeks here at LAF and there are some very important committees that we need to recognize.
- Green Team - Walk to School day
- Beautification Committee - Fall Decorating
- Mini Marathon Committee - Great Job!!!
- Hospitality/LAF parents - October Fill the Lounge
- Pizza Parlor - Thank You to all Volunteers
- Book Fair & Book Fair Volunteers
PTO News
Friendly Reminder to please pay your
Required PTO Dues ($20 per student) the dues are used to fund school wide and classroom events ( such as Halloween) as well as cover the PTO’s operating costs. Also, consider donating to our
General Fund which is used to provide assemblies, special events and to make improvements to student spaces throughout the school.
https://chathampto.square.site/ or scan the QRCode.
Gobi
If you are interested in learning more about Gobi's story,
please click here to access a book order form. This order form is not affiliated with the upcoming LAF Book Fair. All order forms can be dropped off in the office by October 31st. Extra copies of the order form are available in the office.
Thank you Chatham Education Foundation for bringing Gobi to LAF School
Special Snack
Students will bring their OWN snacks to the party. The school and PTO will not be supplying a snack. As with any snack that is being sent to school, the 'special snack' must be peanut/tree nut free.
Parade 2:00 p.m. October 31st
There will be a parade which will start at 2:00 p.m. Parade route will be sent out on Friday, October 21st.
Costumes
Costume Guidelines:
Students should come to school in their costumes
All accessories should be left at home due to the fact that many of these items are often left behind.
Costumes cannot promote the use of drugs, alcohol, or weapons of any kind.
No pretend “prop” weapons such as water pistols, knives, or swords.
Costumes may not be offensive or inappropriate in any way.
Students choosing to wear costumes must be able to sit at their desk without distracting others and participate fully in all class activities.
Crafts & Games
Thank you to the PTO for supplying the Halloween crafts, games, and prizes. All items will be delivered to the classrooms for use during the classroom Halloween party.
DATES TO KNOW
October:
21 - Hickory Pizza Parlor Day
24 - 28 - Book Fair
24 - 28 - 1:00 pm Dismissal/Afternoon Conferences
31 - Halloween Parade - 2:00 pm
November:
9 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00pm
10 - 11 - No School
15 - LifeTouch Picture Retake Day
18 - Hickory Pizza Parlor Day
23 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00pm
24 - 25 Thanksgiving Break
