The Lemon Crest ROAR
*Friday, December 12, 2025*
Dear Lemon Crest Families,
Important Safety Message:
Last week on Friday morning, December 5, at approximately 8:00 a.m., a vehicle struck an LUSD school bus on our campus and left the scene. Thankfully, no students were injured, but this is the second incident this year in which a driver hit a district bus and did not stop. We are urging all families to use extreme caution when driving through our parking lot and bus zones. Students may be walking in all areas of the campus during arrival and dismissal, and speeding or distracted driving puts them at serious risk. Please slow down, stay alert, and follow all posted traffic and bus safety guidelines. Our top priority is keeping every child safe, and we need everyone’s partnership to ensure a safe environment for all.
Positive Office Referrals
At Lemon Crest, we work hard to balance positive incentives with fair consequences so students learn that their words and actions, whether positive or challenging, are important opportunities for growth. We are continuing to encourage all students to show ROAR every day: Respect, On Task, Always Safe, and Responsible. Any staff member may recognize a student with a Positive Office Referral when they consistently demonstrate ROAR, go above and beyond expectations, or show noticeable improvement in their behavior. Students who earn a referral during the month of December will receive a special invitation to our Hot Cocoa Party with Principal Price on Friday, December 19 at 1pm! Parents and families, please keep encouraging your child(ren) to keep showing ROAR and keep trying to earn a Positive Office Referral! This will continue into the new year, too!
Feeding San Diego Survey
Please complete the following survey to help provide informaton to our Feeding San Diego partners, who bring us our free food distribution, AND be entered to win a $100 grocery store gift card! Survey will close on January 26!
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b1873b59f001434aa6d61c4a4dfc75a8
New Bus Route!
Please see the flyer below! For the remainder of 25/26 school year, the cost is $120.00/per student. Please go directly to the Transportation Dept. at 9707 Marilla Drive, Lakeside to submit the application for bus passes and to pay fees. The full cost of 26/27 school year will be $240.00 /yearly per student and it can be split in 2 payments. Transportation Department can be reached at (619) 390-2605.
SPIRIT WEEK THIS WEEK
This coming week, December 15-19 is Spirit Week!
- Monday: Pajama Day!
- Tuesday: Winter Wonderland - Wear white, blue or silver!
- Wednesday: Cozy Accessory Day - wear a scarf, beanie, earmuffs or gloves/mittens!
- Thursday: Cozy Sweater, Hoodie or Sweatshirt Day!
- Friday: Flannel Day!
THANK YOU to everyone who donated for our LC Giving Tree! Your kindness and generosity is inspiring, and you're helping to make a LC Family's holiday a lot brighter!
Lastly, I just wanted to share that I'll be out this coming Monday through Wednesday for a minor eye surgery (who knew you could develop cataracts this early!). I will be unable to respond to emails or calls until Thursday, but in the meantime, please call the front office at (619) 390-2527 if you need immediate assistance. :)
Take care,
Jen Price
Lemon Crest Principal
This year, our school's theme is Planting Possibility, inspired by the children's book, Curious Garden, written by Peter Brown. Click the link below for a read-aloud of the book by Principal Price!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZYrAMnEhRpqGdUu8PIBmrSBAW-8HkET4/view?usp=sharing