Little Spartans News

LSP Families,

The Staff at LSP wishes you all a happy and healthy 2023! We love your children and are looking forward to getting all the smiling faces back in the building on January 4th!

At LSP, we understand the importance of bringing new learning experiences to children. We are excited to announce that Rainforest Randy from Silly Safari will be performing for all our students on Thursday, January 19th. The Silly Safari show is filled with lots of facts and a lot of FUN! Rainforest Rick will be bringing a variety of reptiles, mammals, birds and bugs for the shows. Be sure to check ClassDojo and Facebook on January 19th for pictures of all the fun learning experiences!

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- Parent Meeting

Head Start's January Parent Meeting will be Thursday, January 19th @5:30-7:00p.m. Rainforest Randy from Silly Safari will be doing a presentation.

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 January 12th and 26th from 10:00a.m.-2:30p.m. This is a great way for families to utilize community resources!

2 Hour Delays and Closings

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 transition 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 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:

-1/4- School Resumes

-1/6- No Head Start Classes

-1/13- No 1/2 Day Head Start Classes

-1/16- Teacher PD Day- No Students

-1/19- Silly Safari Visit

-1/19- Head Start Parent Meeting @5:30-7:00p.m.

-1/20- No Head Start Classes

-1/20- Head Start Policy Council @8:30a.m.

-1/27- No 1/2 Day Head Start Classes

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.

Firefly and the Early Learning Coalition of Fayette County have partnered on a Ready4K resource for families. Families can call the Firefly office at 765-827-2045 if they would like to enroll in the Ready4K resource.

In Indiana, it's illegal for drivers to pass a stopped school bus that has its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended. Violators are not only putting a child's safety at risk, but they will also receive a fine. School buses are equipped with technology to track offenders. Please help us keep our children safe by stopping for school buses!

1. 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)
2. Title One Preschool- 4-5 year old children, Monday-Friday 1/2 day
3. Developmental Preschool- 3-5 year old children, Monday-Friday 1/2 day
4. 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.

The Fayette County School Corporation calendar can be found below. Little Spartans Preschool follows all scheduled breaks.

FCSC Early Learning Center

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