The Lackamas Lightning Strike
Home of the Lightning... Learn Lead Succeed
September 2020
LACKAMAS ELEMENTARY
Shauna Perez, Principal
Phone: (360) 894-6000
Fax: (360) 894-6002
Website: https://www.ycs.wednet.edu/Domain/92
Location: 16240 Bald Hill Road Southeast, Yelm, WA, USA
Phone: 360-894-6000
Facebook: Facebook.com/YCSnews
Twitter: @lackamas
Principals Message
Dear Lackamas Lightning Families,
Thank you for your feedback and partnership as we launched the 2020-2021 school year. Our staff will continue to work extremely hard to provide a great experience for you and your child/children. Our first few weeks of school have been about making sure all of our students understand and feel supported regarding "how we do school" in a distance learning environment. You will be seeing an increase in the academic load in the next couple of weeks. Some struggle in the "learning pit" is normal. Please reach out to your teacher for support if you feel your child is struggling we have many ways to help and want to know how they are feeling and what you are seeing at home.
We know learning online can be stressful for students and families. YOU are so important to us. We know some families are dealing with technology and connectivity issues while other families are dealing with students who feel unsure about online learning and Zoom classes. Therefore, as we continue the school year in a way none of us have ever done before, you can count on us to extend grace and understanding to our families. Just reach out and loop us in on your personal situation so we can lean in and be a supportive resource.
We look forward to seeing each of you on October 7th for our "Meet & Beep" for learning supply pick up and to connect with you. There are 300 bags just waiting for you. Our hope is to make this event safe, efficient, and a way to connect each month for learning.
Thank you for making this challenging time a gift--an opportunity to serve each other and grow stronger as a community. Stay safe and healthy. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. We are all in this together.
Sincerely,
Shauna Perez
Lackamas Principal
No School
Friday, October 9th, there will be no school due to a teacher in service day.
Upcoming Important Dates
Sept 23rd
- Kindergarten packet exchange - 11:30am-1:00pm return packets and pick up next one good until "Meet & Up" 10/7.
Oct 7th
- "Meet & Beep" - Supply Pick-Up Drive Thru see grade level times below
Oct 9th
- No School - Teacher Training Day
"Meet and Beep" - Supply Pick-up Drive Thru
Wednesday, October 7th is our first "Meet and Beep" for our families to drive-thru and pick-up new materials and needed supplies. "Meet and Beeps" will be the first Wednesday of the month. We will also ask “Students of the Month” to hop out and have a socially distanced photo in front of the main building and pick up their medal and certificate. Also, please return any school paperwork at this time! Many thanks to South Sound Reading for providing a book for every student! Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Please stay in your vehicle at all times.
Please see the flyer below for grade level times and more information...
Student of the Month - Remotely
Students will get a postcard from their teacher in the mail, letting them know they have been chosen as a Student of the Month. Students of the Month will be included at our first Wednesday of the month "Meet and Beeps". Students of the Month will be asked to hop out and have a socially distanced photo in front of the main building and pick up their medal and certificate.
Return School Paperwork
Please note: you will not find the Attendance Info Form in the packet as it was removed.
Student Attendance
Yelm Timberland Library is Here for Us
Although the Yelm Library is not open to the public, they do provide library services to their patrons. Library Curbside Pickup is offered, Tuesday through Saturday, from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. You can order materials online via their website trl.org, or order by phone (360) 458-3374. Orders can be a specific title, author, subject or very general: "How about five mystery books?" or "Can you order me some new feature film movies?" You will be notified when the requests are ready and then pick them up during their Curbside Pickup hours.
Here's how to get a library card online.
Another service they provide is their Learning or Reference Databases. An example of these is Homework Help. The following short video we tell you about it.
If you would like to hear a read-aloud book, try TumbleBooks. Here's how:
Chromebook Updated Information
Lackamas Library Books
Contacting the Office
Office is open 7:00am - 3:15pm
If you need to stop by the school please come between 7:30am-3:00pm, pull up out front of the main building and honk. You are also welcome to knock on the front door and we will be happy to help you there as well. Social Distancing Required
New school hours: 8:00am - 2:30pm
2020-2021 Registration
Please note you will need to upload the following Documents; Birth Certificate, Current Immunizations and Proof of Residence.
Per Washington state requirement, incoming student immunizations must be current in order to start school.
Current families with a Family Access account: register online by logging in to your Family Access account.
If you know of new families, please direct them to the New Student Enrollment: Account Request page to get started.
If you are having trouble completing the online registration please go to the Yelm Community School New Student Registration to print, complete, scan and email the completed forms to heather_sheard@ycs.wednet.edu or cindy_blake@ycs.wednet.edu
Please contact the office if you have any questions or concerns.
Eligible Families Encouraged to Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Programs
Please select the link above for details and income guidelines on the benefits of applying for the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program.
You must login to Family Access to apply for the Free and Reduced Meal Program. Please contact the Lackamas Office if you do not have your Family Access login information.
Elementary Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Amazon Smile Program
RAISE MONEY WHILE SHOPPING
Amazon Smile - an automatic way to support Lackamas Elementary
- You will need to select Lackamas PTO as your charity, ID 9215319235
- With every eligible purchase, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price. Be sure to bookmark it! http://smile.amazon.com
- News Flash!!! - Amazon Smile is now available in the Amazon shopping app for Android users!
- In the latest version of the app, go to View Settings and select Amazon Smile. Follow the in-app instructions to complete the process.
Questions? Email LackamasPTO@outlook.com
Box Tops Made Easy!
BOX TOPS MADE EASY!
Download the ALL-NEW Box Tops app
- HOW IT WORKS - BUY BOX TOPS PRODUCTS!
- SCAN YOUR RECEIPT - Tap the scan button and snap a photo of your receipt within 14 days of purchase.
- WHAT ABOUT BOX TOPS STILL ON PACKAGES??
- You can still clip them and send them to school!
- Physical Box Top clips are being phased out of production.
- Send any unexpired clipped Box Tops to school with your student or drop it in the PTO box just outside the office.
- EVERY BOX TOP HELPS! - EARN CASH FOR YOUR SCHOOL!
- Lackamas has earned $200 so far this year! Can you help us double it?
Questions? Email LackamasPTO@outlook.com
Nondiscrimination Statement
Yelm Community Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights: Greg Davis, 360-458-1900, greg_davis@ycs.wednet.edu; 504 Coordinator: Shannon Powell, 360-458-6124, shannon_powell@ycs.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Lisa Cadero-Smith, 360-458-6120, lisa_cadero-smith@ycs.wednet.edu; Address: 107 First St. N., PO Box 476, Yelm, WA 98597