Little Spartans News

LSP Families,

It's hard to believe April is already here! LSP is thankful for warmer weather on the way as we have lots of new outdoor learning materials to introduce to students.....Just a reminder, there will be NO SCHOOL for all students on Friday, April 7th and Monday, April 10th. Tuesday, April 11th will also be a NO SCHOOL day for 1/2 Day Head Start ONLY. All other programs will be in attendance on Tuesday, April 11th.

Kindergarten Round-Up

See flyer below....Kindergarten Round-up will take place on Saturday, April 22nd from 9:00am-3:00p.m. Principals and staff from each elementary school will be in attendance at Little Spartans to meet new students for the 2023-2024 school year. The Health Department will also be onsite and available for immunizations from 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Neighborhood Health Clinic, Firefly, Boys Scouts, Girls Scouts, Connersville News Examiner, and several other community partners will also be in attendance.

Preschool Interest Survey 2023-2024

The preschool interest survey for 23-24 is still open. Please help us spread the word so we can begin preparing for class sizes for the 23-24 school year....Here is the link: https://forms.gle/GZ8jMwHSpaFJcpMp8

Recruitment

Do you know families who have or will have children between 3 & 5 years of age for the 2023-2024 school year? Be sure to send them our number 765-827-0191 Ext. 1. We can discuss program options and/or schedule a visit. LSP is an amazing facility for young learners!

Recess/Outdoor Learning

Children will go outside to play unless the feels like temperature is below twenty-eight degrees. Even though the afternoons are getting warmer, the mornings are still very chilly. Please be sure children are dressed appropriately to play outside.

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.

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 April 13th and 27th 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, PowerSchool Messenger, and Social Media (Facebook/Twitter). If your phone number changes for any reason, please notify the office so we can update our system!

In April, students and staff will be practicing a variety of safety drills. We will complete our monthly fire drill, practice for severe weather, and have a lockdown drill. Please don't be alarmed if your student comes home talking about the drills. We use kid friendly language to make sure our students are comfortable with them.

Important Dates to Note:

-4/6- Title Preschool Donuts with Grownups/Egg Hunt Event @10:00a.m. and @1:45p.m.

-4/6- Bunnies and Brownies Event @Park @5:00-7:00p.m.

-4/7- Good Friday (No School)

-4/10- Snow Make-up Day #2- No School

-4/11- No School for 1/2 Day Head Start

-4/11- Head Start Mental Health Night @5:30-7:00p.m.

-4/18- Girls Scouts call out meeting- All girls going to KDG next school year are invited to LSP @5:30-6:30p.m.

-4/20- Head Start Fatherhood Program @5:00-7:00p.m.

-4/22- Kindergarten Round-up @9:00-3:00p.m.

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.

Kindergarten Round-up will take place at Little Spartans Preschool on Saturday, April 22nd from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Elementary principals and staff will be on site to meet new kindergarten students for the 2023-2034 school year!

Be sure to mark your calendar for Thursday, April 6th from 5:00-7:00p.m. LSP will have a craft for families to do at the event!

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.

Formerly knows as Children's Bureau, Firefly can support families in many ways! Give them a call at 765-827-2045.

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, must meet eligibility requirements, 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- (Ms. Erin'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