The Cougar Connection
Lafayette Elementary March 18, 2024
Dear Lafayette Elementary Community,
That snowstorm was exciting. We hope everyone stayed warm and safe during our snow days last week. Megan was in and out around the storm to Eugene, Oregon for a quick trip to the college. Robin spent the weekend cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers and watching some exciting basketball with the family.
An urgent plea from your admin team- Please consider becoming our school Treasurer! PTO funds sponsor various educational experiences and materials not allocated for in the school budget, including: Part-time Literacy & Math Tutors, Garden To Table, Enhanced funding for every classroom - including specials, Field Trips, Afterschool Clubs, Community Events, Teacher Appreciation and more! The Treasurer is a member of the Executive Board of Directors and is responsible for overseeing the budget and helping to ensure financial compliance of the organization. It is a critical role that your PTO cannot operate without! For more information on responsibilities - please email PTO President, Emma VandeRiet: lafayettecougarpto@gmail.com
In addition, Garden to table is in need of volunteers. Please consider signing up to help in the garden: https://bvsd.helpatschools.com/schools/32/events/13003
We have a busy week of school spirit, art, and special performances!
Student Council Spirit Week:
Video Link
Monday - March 18th Rainbow Day
Prek and kinder - wear red
1st grade - wear orange
2nd grade - wear yellow
3rd grade - wear green
4th grade - wear blue
5th grade - wear purple
If you do not have the color for your grade, wear any color of the rainbow.
Tuesday - March 19th Letter Writing Day - write a letter to your teacher, parent, staff member or another person to show them how much you appreciate them or you want to thank them.
Wednesday - March 20th Baseball Cap Day - wear your favorite hat or visor
Thursday - March 21st Board Game Day - Bring a favorite board that is appropriate for school. (Teachers may have you bring in board games on Thursday and play them on Friday).
Friday - March 22nd-PJ and Stuffy Day- wear your favorite PJs and bring your favorite stuffy (stuffies should be able to fit in your backpack).
On Wednesday, Mr. Meere, our music teacher, will be leading the choir club in a performance in the gym from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm.
On Thursday, the Lafayette school community is invited to the Cherry Creek Mobile Art Show from 5:15-6:15. Our first grade docents are excited to give you a tour around the art and answer some of your (easy) questions. After the art show, the annual Shakespeare performance will begin at 6:30 pm.
Next week is spring break! Students and staff return on April 1st (it’s not a joke!).
Go Cougars!
Sincerely,
Megan Weir, Principal and Robin Stone, Dean of Students
Great Things Are Happening At Lafayette Elementary...
Rainbow Day!
Cherry Creek Mobile Art Show
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
BVSD Calendar Link
BVSD Lunch Menu Link
Specials--Art, PE and Music Rotation Schedules LINK
Upcoming Events 2024:
March--Character Trait:Perseverance
18 Student Council’s Spring Spirit Week
18 Student Council Meeting room 119 2:55-3:55
18 Fourth/Fifth Grade Volleyball in the gym 2:55-3:55
19 Make-up Geography Bee 8:00-11:00 in the MPR
19 Battle of the Books 2:55-3:55 (5th Library, 4th Grade Watson, 3rd Grade Harper)
20 Choir in the music room 2:55 to 3:55
20 Choir Concert in the gym at 6:30 PM
20 Cartooning Club in the art room 2:55-3:55
20 Shakespeare Club on the stage 2:55-3:55
21 Third Grade Eco-Cycle “Compost Refresher”
21 4th and 5th Grade Destination Imagination room 119 2:55-3:55
21 Cherry Creek Mobile Art Gallery Night 5:15-6:15
21 Shakespeare Performance 6:30-7:30 PM in the gym
25-29 Spring Break
April---Character Trait: Integrity
1 Fourth/Fifth Grade Volleyball in the gym 2:55-3:55
2 Battle of the Books 2:55-3:55 (5th Library, 4th Grade Watson, 3rd Grade Harper)
2 No Place For Hate Meeting Room 123 2:55-3:55
3 K-2nd Spelling Bee in the MPR 9:15-12:00
3 Fifth Grade Garden to Table: Chop, Drop and Cover The Crop 10:15-12:35
3 Sewing Club Room 122 2:55-3:55
3 Shakespeare Club on the stage 2:55-3:55
3 PTO Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM in the library
4 Third Grade Eco-Cycle various times
4 4th and 5th Grade Destination Imagination room 119 2:55-3:55
5 Parent Coffee Chat in the front of the school after drop off
8 CMAS testing, begins for 3rd-5th Grade (see schedule below)
8 Fourth/Fifth Grade Volleyball in the gym 2:55-3:55
9 KG/!st grade field trip to Northglenn Rec Center 9:30 to 12:00
9 Curious Cougar News in the library 2:55 to 3:55
9 Battle of the Books 2:55-3:55 (5th Library, 4th Grade Watson, 3rd Grade Harper)
10 Sewing Club in Mrs. Grant’s room 2:55 to 3:55
10 Shakespeare Club on the stage 2:55-3:55
15 Last 4th/5th Grade Volleyball Club 2:55 to 3:55 in the gym
16 2nd Grade (Downing & Harper) field trip to Sombrero Marsh 9:15 to 2:00
16 Battle of the Books 2:55-3:55 (5th Library, 4th Grade Watson, 3rd Grade Harper)
17 Sewing Club Room 122 2:55-3:55
17 Shakespeare Club on the stage 2:55-3:55
18 First Grade Field Trip to the Boulder Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 9:15 to 1:15
19 Conference Exchange Days ~ No School
22 Conference Exchange Days ~ No School
23 2nd Grade Field Trip (Hendrikson) to Sombrero Marsh 9:15 to 2:00
23 Battle of the Books 2:55-3:55 (5th Library, 4th Grade Watson, 3rd Grade Harper)
24 Kindergarten in the Garden “Our Garlic is Growing”
24 4th Grade (Covington) in the Garden “Celery & Lettuce”
24 Sewing Club Room 122 2:55-3:55
24 Shakespeare Club on the stage 2:55-3:55
25 4th Grade (Covington & Lohn) in the garden “Celery/Lettuce Investigation”
26 Cougar Carnival!!! 3:30 to 7:30
29 4th Grade in the Garden “Lettuce Harvest”
30 3rd Grade Field Trip to City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks 9:15 to 1:30
30 Student Council Meeting in Mrs. Marquez’s room 2:55 to 3:55
Planning for the 2024-2025 School Year
Please use this LINK to tell us a little about your kiddo, and what you’d like us to know before planning for next school year. Please note, we do not take individual teacher requests.
2024-2025 Kindergarten Welcome Night
Do you know any incoming kindergarten students coming to Lafayette Elementary next year? Please spread the word that we are hosting a kindergarten round-up. This special occasion is designed to welcome incoming kindergarten students and their families to our school community. Please join us on May 2nd from 3:15-4:15 in our amazing library.
State Testing Information
If your child is in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade, please click below for the CMAS testing schedule in April. If you have any questions, please email me at robin.stone@bvsd.org. As we say at Lafayette Elementary, “Show what you know, work hard and you’ll grow!”
March Curious Cougar News
Mobile Art Gallery Community Viewing Event at Lafayette Elementary!
What: Mobile Art Gallery Community Viewing Event
Where: Lafayette Elementary School
When: Thursday March 21, 5:15-6:15 PM
Who: Families and community members are invited
Details: As part of the SCFD Grant obtained by K/1 teachers this year, the CherryArts Mobile Art Gallery will be on display at our school from March 12-April 2. The community is invited to tour the gallery and learn about the artwork from our trained 1st grade docents on the evening of March 21st. Viewing will be available from 5:15-6:15 P.M. No reservation needed; please enter through the front entrance of the school on Bermont Avenue. At the end of the Mobile Gallery viewing time, all guests are invited to attend the Shakespeare performance at 6:30!
Counselor's Corner
This week some classrooms are learning about how to notice and understand feelings in ourselves and in others. The more we can understand our own feelings and the feelings of others the better we can get along.
Please feel free to reach out with any social-emotional inquiries. andrea.dolan@bvsd.org or 720-561-8983
What's Happening In The Library?
Character Trait Television
Each Wednesday, announcements are shown virtually in the classroom and feature our students, their artwork, and other talents throughout the school. Please enjoy last week’s CTTV.
Parent Teacher Organization
The Cougar Carnival is coming up on April 26th! This FREE event for all students and families of Lafayette is made possible through corporate sponsorships and from funds via a silent auction. Sign up to donate to the Silent Auction today: https://bvsd.helpatschools.com/schools/32/events/13081
The next PTO General Meeting is on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:00 pm in the Multi-purpose room at Lafayette Elementary. Please join us for this meeting to learn about the details and volunteer opportunities for the Cougar Carnival!
Your PTO is looking for its next Treasurer for the 2024/2025 School Year.
The Treasurer is a member of the Executive Board of Directors and is responsible for overseeing the budget and helping to ensure financial compliance of the organization. It is a critical role that your PTO cannot operate without! Per the organization By-Laws, the role must be nominated and voted for at our PTO meeting on April 3.
For more information on responsibilities - please email PTO President, Emma VandeRiet: lafayettecougarpto@gmail.com or our current Treasurer, Chris Wallace: Lafayettecougarptotreasurer@gmail.com.
Skate City Westminster is offering FREE admission ($4 skate rental if needed) during the weekends of Spring Break. Use the flyer to access this offer: https://cougarpto.org/springbreakskate
Email : lafayettecougarpto@gmail.com