The Lemme Letter

The mission of Helen Lemme Elementary School is to provide a safe, nurturing environment of mutual respect to ensure all children achieve high levels of academic success, are prepared to become contributing members of society, and develop a lifelong love for learning.

School Times:

M,T, W,F: 7:55-2:55

Thursday: 7:55-1:55

Preschool:

Morning Program

M-F: 7:55-10:45

All Day Preschool

M, T, W, F 7:55-2:55

Thursday 7:55-1:55

Hi Lemme Families,

We had a great first week of May at Lemme! Our 5th grade students attended School of the Wild and enjoyed time outdoors exploring and learning. Students across the building also began our end-of-year reading and math screeners, and we have loved celebrating the growth and progress students are making. The academic and social-emotional growth students make throughout the year is truly amazing!

Next week is our 4th and 5th Grade Track and Field Day, which is always a student favorite! We will be at West High School this year. Attached below is the schedule of events if you would like to come watch and cheer on our Leopards. Please also take a look below for additional upcoming events in the next few weeks. May is truly a month of celebrations, and we are kicking it off strong!

Speaking of celebrations, thank you to all of our families and our PTA for spoiling us during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Your generosity, kind words, and all the wonderful treats and meals were so appreciated. We are incredibly lucky to be part of such a caring and supportive community.

While it is a busy month, we will continue to focus on learning and maintaining high expectations as students finish the year strong.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Proud to be a Leopard,
Mrs. Mangan 🐆

Registration for the 2026-27 school year is open! We encourage you to take advantage of this early opportunity to register your student(s) for next year.

A quick reminder: all families need to complete online registration each year through Infinite Campus. You can get started by using the link below. Just be sure to select the school year “26-27” when prompted.

Registration instructions for returning families to the District

If you need help with the registration process, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Good Afternoon Families,

In January 2025, our district implemented the updated 503.9 Secondary School Personal Device Policy to reduce distractions during instructional time and support student learning. As we near the end of the school year, we are seeking your feedback on how this policy is working, as well as your input on current expectations and practices related to cell phone use at the elementary level.

Provide your feedback here: https://iowacityschools.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bszzTw4FOYqp60C

This anonymous survey has been designed so that the questions are tailored to your child's grade level(s), ensuring your feedback is relevant and meaningful. The survey will be open through Monday, May 4, and the results will be shared with the Board at an upcoming meeting.

In addition, we will be sending a second survey in the coming weeks focused on student screen time and the use of instructional software.

We encourage you to take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your input will help guide any future adjustments to our approach.

Thank you for your time and for sharing your perspective.

Our 4th and 5th Grade Leopards will attend Track and Field Day on Monday, May 11th!

The schedule is linked below. We can’t wait to show our Lemme Pride at this fun event!

If you are willing to donate snacks for our pantry one last time this school year, it would be greatly appreciated by both our pantry and our Leopards.

Please reach out to Ms. Lori at montgomery.lori@iowacityschools.org if you would like to donate.

Thank you for your continued support!

4th and 5th Grade Track and Field Day

Monday, May 11th

Music Performances

KG/1st Grade May 19th at 1:30

2nd/3rd Grade May 20th at 10:00

Drama Club Play (For Students and Parents of the Performers)

Friday, May 22nd 9:00 and 1:00

4th Grade States Party

May 28th at 10:30

City High Clap Out

Thursday, May 28th

5th Grade Celebration

Thursday, June 4th

Our district's elementary handbook is for all elementary schools and is linked below.

Elementary Handbook

Please contact Lemme's BASP director for information regarding our program.

Tyler Kivell

Lemme BASP Director

basplemme@gmail.com

It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact:

• Laura Cottrell (Executive Director of Educational Services & Student Success) for programming at cottrell.laura@iowacityschools.org

• Nick Proud (Chief Human Resources Officer) for employment at proud.nick@iowacityschools.org, 2255 N. Dubuque Road, Iowa City, Iowa 52245, (319) 688-1000; or

• If you are unsure how to proceed or would like assistance in discussing your options, you may also contact Janet Abejo-Parker at ombuds@iowacityschools.org or (319) 688-1312

Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders, Forever Leopards!

Email: mangan.ashley@iowacityschools.org
Website: https://www.iowacityschools.org/Page/10438
Location: 3100 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA, USA
Phone: (319) 688-1125