Luce Road Family Update
February 24-28, 2025
Week 26
Key Information for the Week
This Week's Schedule
February 24-28
- GSRP & Tuition-based Preschool Home visits, non student days
February 28
- End of Trimester 2
- Early Release Day, students dismissed at 11:33am
Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATE
- Kindergarten Round-Up: March 11, 4:30-5:30pm & 6:00-7:00pm
- PTO Carnival: March 19, 5:00-7:00pm @ DLPMS
- More information coming home soon!
Spring Break
- Friday, March 21-Friday, March 28
- School resumes for PreK-K, Monday, March 31
- Child Care Open
Student Sign-in/out Procedure
In our continuing efforts to keep our students safe, we are implementing some changes.
If you and your child arrive to Luce Road Early Childhood Center a little behind schedule and
get here after the 7:53am bell, we will now ask you to sign in your child in the office. It is simple -
your name, your student’s name, their teacher and the time you arrived.
If you are asking for your child to leave school early, we will ask you to come in and sign out
your child. It will be the same process as a late arrival: your name, your student’s name, time
and teacher. If you have other adults on the approved pick up list, we will ask them to sign out
the student; we may also ask them to see their driver’s license or photo ID.
This is the same process that Hillcrest and Pine Avenue Schools do to check students in and
out, so your familiarity with our process will make the next years easy!
Thanks for your help - we would be happy to answer any questions. Remember, our first
responsibility is to keep our students safe.
Kindergarten Round-Up
Panther Cubs Programs
Image links to a google form to begin enrollment.
Student Drop-off and Pick-Up
Reminder, when dropping off and picking up your child, you MUST either park in the parking lot and walk up to the sidewalk , or drive through the car loop and an adult will assist with getting your child in and out of the vehicle.
Please DO NOT park in the car loop and get out of your vehicle. This causes a delay in the car loop, blocks incoming traffic, and is a safety concern for all.
Thank you!
APS App/Rooms
Please make sure you are using and checking the APS app, Rooms. This is the way your teacher will communicate with you throughout the year about all the great things going on in your classroom. If you have any questions about the app please contact the main office, 989-463-1012.
Also, make sure to turn on notification!
Tech Tips from Mr. Kemler
The image is linked to a printable copy of both pages of the handout.
Community Connection
Make Parenting A Pleasure is a free, evidence-based, 7-session class designed for parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children aged 0-8. Grounded in the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework, which recognizes the critical and vulnerable nature of early childhood development, this class is set to provide participants with:
1. Informational, Social, and Emotional Support
2. Guidance in Parental Self-Care
3. Tools for Creating a Positive, Nurturing Environment
Our next Make Parenting A Pleasure class will begin on Sunday, February 16, from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Child Advocacy. Subsequent sessions will take place every Sunday from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, with the final class scheduled for Sunday, March 30, 2025.
*A light meal and gas card will be provided at every session*
Image is linked to registration link.
Family Connection
Classroom Volunteers
We are looking for classroom volunteers to help with tasks such as, laminating, organizing workbook pages, project prep, student work displays, etc. If you would like to volunteer please call the office (989-463-1012) or email: thahn@almaschools.net.
Thank you in advance for your help and support!@
Speech and Language Home Activities: https://speechandlanguageathome.com
Expanding Language
February Literacy Calendar
Panther Cubs Programs
Child Care
If you or someone you know is in need of child care for your 2.5-4 year old, we still have spots available. Click the picture to begin enrollment or contact Kimberly Hamad at 989-466-7593 for enrollment information.
Tuition-Based Preschool
Spots are still available for our tuition-based preschool for 4-5 year olds. Open House is September 5, and school begins September 9. Contact Kimberly Hamad at 989-466-7593 for enrollment information.
Before & After Care Program
We have a few spots available for K-5th grade students who are in need of before and after school care. Contact Kimberly Hamad at 989-466-7593 for enrollment information.
School/District/PTO Updates
ROARS Building Expectations
Volume Level Expectations
Location: 535 N. Luce Road
Phone: (989) 463-1012
Facebook: Luce Road ECLC
