Little Spartans News
February 2026
A Note From the Director/Principal:
Thank you for your patience this month with delays and closings due to weather! We are eager for warmer weather, so we can have gross motor time outdoors. Please be sure to send students with a hat, coat, and gloves. We will go outside daily if the weather allows!
Share the News for 2026-2027
PLEASE SHARE: Fayette County School Corporation's Early Learning Center (Little Spartans Preschool) will have preschool opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year for children ages 3-5! *Children must be 3 years old by August 1, 2026.* Click the link to express interest for the 2026-2027 school year: https://forms.gle/so9jxSK6fEDzCaUy9
2 Hour Delays and Closings
February often brings in cold weather and hazardous driving conditions. 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. If FCSC were to close, then there will be NO PRESCHOOL sessions for the day.
Sick Student Procedures
A rule of thumb to follow is 'students must be free of fever/diarrhea/vomiting for 24 hours (without medication) before returning to school.
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 Powerschool Messenger, ClassDojo, and Social Media (Facebook). If your phone number changes for any reason, please notify the office so we can update our system!
Little Spartans Preschool regularly practice emergency drills! Fire drills will be practiced at least once a month. We will also practice severe weather and lockdown drills each semester. Be sure to talk about the importance of being safe with your child!
Staff Professional Development
The first Friday of each month (excluding September and January) will be no preschool student days. Staff will participate in professional development. No class days for Friday professional development will be the following: 2/6, 3/6, and 5/1. Any other no preschool class dates are listed on the dates to note and student calendars.
Firefly and Kemba Credit Union Partnership
Firefly and Kemba Credit Union are partnering with the Food Pantry/Clothing Closet at Little Spartans Preschool. On the second pantry distribution date of each month, community members can attend a FREE safe sleep/car seat class, obtain financial literacy education, and attend the Food Pantry/Clothing Closet. Those interested in attending the FREE class, Firefly, should call 765-827-2045. Participants will receive a FREE pack n play! Be sure to call and sign up soon! The next class will be Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Bookmobile/Fayette County Public Library
This year we have partnered with the Fayette County Public Library. The bookmobile will be visiting LSP two times each month after Fall Break. The Fayette County Public Library will also be reading and doing crafts with our classrooms......Did you know Fayette County Public Library has family events? Be sure to check out their calendar HERE.
Classroom Newsletters
Be sure to review classroom newsletters weekly! Teachers do a great job keeping families up to date on what is happening in the classroom. Parent meetings and events specific to classrooms are also included on classroom newsletters.
Important Dates to Note:
-February 3rd- Head Start Fatherhood @5:30pm
-February 4th- Head Start Fatherhood @9:00am
-February 5th- Head Start Behavior Workshop @5:30pm
-February 6th- Staff Professional Development- No Preschool Students
-February 9th- Bus Evacuation Drill Practice
-February 12th- Bookmobile Visit
-February 12th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet @4:00-6:00pm
-February 13th- Title Preschool Family Valentine Day Event
-February 16th- Snow Make-up Day #1
-February 17th- Head Start Motherhood @5:30pm
-February 20th- Head Start Policy Council @8:30am
-February 26th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet @4:00-6:00pm
-March 5th- Head Start Behavior Workshop @5:30-6:30pm
-March 6th- Staff Professional Development- No Preschool Students
-March 12th- Bookmobile Visit
-March 12th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet @4:00-6:00pm
-March 23rd-27th- Spring Break- No School
-April 2nd- School Readiness Carnival @4:30-6:00pm
-April 3rd- Snow Make-up Day #2
-April 9th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet @4:00-6:00pm
-April 16th- Bookmobile Visit
-April 17th- Head Start Policy Council @8:30am
-April 23rd- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet @4:00-6:00pm
-April 30th- Bookmobile Visit
-May 1st- Staff Professional Development- No Preschool Students
-May 14th- Bookmobile Visit
-May 14th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet @4
-May 15th- Head Start Policy Council @8:30am
-May 25th- Memorial Day- No School
-May 26th- Snow Make-up Day #3
-May 27th- Snow Make-up Day #4
-May 28th- Snow Make-up Day #5/Last Student Day
Please reach out if you need anything at all.
Sincerely,
Ms. Mallory
School Phone: 765-827-0191
Email: mcameron@fayette.k12.in.us
Theme 2025-2026: Disney- Magical World of 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.
2026-2027 Preschool Interest
Preschool) will have preschool opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year for children ages 3-5! *Children must be 3 years old by August 1, 2026.* Click the link to express interest for the 2026-2027 school year: https://forms.gle/so9jxSK6fEDzCaUy9
Save the Date
Join us for an evening of School Readiness Games and Activities! Thursday, April 2nd, 4:30-6:00pm
Front Door Security
Safety is always our number one priority! In order to keep our front lobby more secure, the front doors will ONLY be unlocked from 7:50-8:15a.m. A buzzer/intercom system has been installed on the right hand side of the front doors. If the front doors are locked, just push the green button and someone from the office will be right with you. The left door will then be unlocked so you can enter the lobby.
Safety Protocol
Delays and Closings
School Bus Stop Arm
LSP Preschool Options
- 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)
- Title One/On My Way Preschool- 4-5 year old children, Monday-Friday 1/2 day
- Developmental Preschool- 3-5 year old children, Monday-Friday 1/2 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.
Teaching Staff
-Jenny Amrhein- Head Start Preschool Teacher
-Amanda Brown- Head Start Preschool Teacher
-Megan Durstine- Developmental Preschool Teacher
-Kristen Frost- Title Preschool Teacher
-Brittney Harmeyer- Head Start Preschool Teacher
-Erin Loyd- Head Start Teacher
-Scarlett Lux- Developmental Preschool Teacher
-Shelby Rader- Title Preschool Teacher
-Melissa Rowe- Head Start Preschool Teacher
-Charlene Stanley- Head Start Preschool Teacher
-Kelly Wenta- Head Start Preschool Teacher
-Vanessa Willis- Developmental Preschool Teacher
2025-2026 Student Calendar
Click to view Title/Developmental and Head Start student calendars!
FCSC Calendar
Sesame Street Workshop- Feelings
For kids, learning to understand, express, and manage their emotions is just as important as learning the abc’s. And it’s possible to support kids in this learning through simple, fun, everyday activities.
When you incorporate social-emotional learning into your everyday routines, you help kids build healthy emotional habits. A few simple activities can go a long way to helping children develop self-awareness and empathy.
CLICK HERE for activity ideas!
Community Resources
Food Pantry/Clothing Closet
No ID required. All are welcome!
Little Spartans Preschool
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