🐾September Newsletter🐾

We had an excellent opening of schools. As we approach September, students have successfully settled into routines and expectations, and the rigor of instruction is steadily growing across our classrooms. A few important dates to be aware of:

September 9,10 & 11th: PM1 ELA Assessment K-5 (Campus closed during testing)

September 11th: 9/11 Heroes’ Day (Wear Red, White & Blue)

September 15, 16, & 17th: PM1 MATH Assessment K-5 (Campus closed during testing)

September 15th: SAC Meeting

September 21st: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Learning Day)

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL-SAC

First meeting will be Tuesday, September 15th at 4:30PM in the Media Center

The School Advisory Council (SAC) is looking for members! This organization exists to maintain a system of school improvement and educational accountability as provided by statue and State Board of Education rule. We need representatives from our various communities to assist in the continuation of school improvement and accountability to the community. The SAC membership is determined through an election process. All meetings are open to the public. Members need to attend one evening meeting a month.

Be on the lookout for a flyer to come home with more information about nominations in your child’s Wednesday folder. Nomination forms are due back to school by Tuesday, September 1st.

AM Drop off

-Ensure the students exit the car from the passenger side only. We do not want students crossing in between cars as this becomes a safety concern.

-Students can open their own doors to exit anywhere there is a sidewalk. We have had an increase in the number of car riders. Staff and Safety Patrols do their best to support and open car doors but may not reach every door. When students do not unload it backs up the car line causing delays and traffic backups.

-Pull all the way up to unload. Please do not stop directly in front of the gate. This helps us to unload the greatest number of cars at once.

-Students wanting breakfast should arrive by 8:00AM to allow time to eat before the bell.

-Arrive prior to 8:15AM to ensure students make it into their classroom before the news which starts at 8:18AM.

-Students must be inside of their classroom prior to the 8:25AM bell or they are considered tardy. Car Rider gate closes just prior to 8:25AM. If your child is late, a parent must get out of the car and sign them in at the office.

PM Pick Up

-You must have your car sign displayed. Cars without signs will be asked to pull around to the office and verify their identity with a photo ID before we release a student. If you have a change in pick-up person who doesn’t have a car sign, you must notify the front office prior to 2:00PM. Emails to teachers are not preferred as they may not be seen, especially if staff members are absent.

PM Walker Area

-Students are not permitted to load or unload in the middle of the street.

-Parents must walk up to meet their child or children can be sent walking on their own.

-We ask that the area between the two main intersections/crosswalks remain free of cars to ensure visibility for students to cross safely.

The Leader in Me inspires schools to build leadership and life skills in students, creates a high-trust school culture, and lays the foundation for sustained academic achievement.

Leader in Me seeks to:

• Create a culture of trust and engagement.
• Empower students to lead their own lives and make a difference with others.
• Provide students with tools to better achieve goals.
• Develop student voice.

During this school year students will continue to deepen their understanding of each habit as we work to develop the whole child and support opportunities for student leadership.

During the Month of September, we will start with building knowledge around Habit 1: Be Proactive.

Thank you for continuing to partner with us as we celebrate 70 years of being the Greatest School.

Mrs. Maya

Principal

It’s been a great start to our school year so far! Please see below reminders related to PM1 testing dates in September as well as testing dates for Winter & Spring. Please also be on the lookout later this week for an email with more detailed information related to PM1 STAR and FAST testing.

Attendance and being here are Important.

Finally, we know it is extremely hot this time of year, but please be sure your child’s attire is in accordance with our CCPS student dress code rules; clothing should be modest.

Greetings, Lake Park families! I hope your student is having a wonderful start to the new school year. Please see below for more information about how I can support your student throughout the year.

New Families to Lake Park

Welcome to LPE! We are so excited to have you join our Panther family. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can do to help your student have a positive and successful experience at LPE.

Student Check-Ins

My goal is to support students and help them have a positive school day. If your child is experiencing challenges or needs additional support, please let me or their teacher know.

On your child's Emergency Card, you will see a section labeled "Non-Academic Counseling" with a Yes/No option. By selecting Yes, you are giving permission for me to provide support to your child if they are having a difficult day or need support managing emotions, or social situations.

Mrs. Saba's Counselor's Corner

Students in grades 1-5 have received an invitation in Canvas to join “Mrs. Saba's Counselor's Corner”.

This online resource includes engaging videos, read-alouds, and activities that help students learn healthy ways to manage their feelings and build social-emotional skills.

If a student would like to meet with me, they can click the "Request to See Mrs. Saba" link. This link connects students to a request form and provides helpful strategies for managing difficult emotions while they wait to meet with me.

Community Resources

Please contact me if you would like additional information about any of the following resources available in our community;

· Collier County Mental Health Resource Guide

· Grief Resources;

o Avow Kids – https://avowcares.org/avow-kids

o Valerie’s House - https://valerieshouse.org

· Food Pantry Information;

o Venture Cares Mobile Market - https://venturecares.org

o Our Daily Bread Food Pantry - https://ourdailybreadfoodpantry.org

o Meals of Hope - https://mealsofhope.org/pantry

o St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry - https://www.svdpnaples.org

Contact Information

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I can be reached at 239-377-7206 or by email at Sabaj@collierschools.com. Have a wonderful school year!

Lake Park Health Screenings

Health and Dental Screenings will be provided to students on the dates shown below.

September 24, 2026 – State Mandated Screenings

Ø Parents/Guardians may Opt Out of screenings. Please see below for the opt out procedure.

· Vision Screening - Grades K, 1, 3 and all new CCPS students

· Hearing Screening - Grades K, 1 and all new CCPS students

· Height and Weight Measurements - Grades 1 and 3

April 8, 2027 – 3rd grade Dental Screening

· Parents/Guardians must Opt IN for services if interested

· Only students who returned the Dental Consent form will receive services

· Please contact our front office if you need another dental consent form

Additional Dental Dates To Be Determined

· 1st and 2nd grade Dental Screenings

· 2nd grade Dental Sealants

Opt Out Procedure:

If you do not want your child to receive the Vision/Hearing/Height/Weight screenings, you must complete an Opt-Out form.

Opt Out Forms are available at our LPE Front Office or the CCPS website at; https://www.collierschools.com/students-families/health-services

If you have questions, please contact our LPE front office at 239-377-7200. Thank you.

See Flyer for steps.

See below for our September Family Literacy News!

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Registration Opens: 10/15

Tryouts: 10/20

Show Date: January 20-21

🍎 We’re inviting parents, students, staff, and community members to nominate an exceptional Collier County educator for the 37th Annual Golden Apple Award, presented by The Education Foundation of Collier County - Champions for Learning.

This is a special opportunity to recognize the amazing work happening in our classrooms every day.

📅 Nominations are due by September 16, 2026.

Thank you for helping us celebrate our teachers!

Girl Scouts helps girls become confident leaders, courageous problem-solvers, and compassionate changemakers. Through new experiences, lasting friendships, and opportunities to serve their communities, girls discover their strengths, find their voice, and learn they can make a difference. Every adventure builds confidence, every challenge inspires growth, and every accomplishment reminds them of what they're capable of achieving. In Girl Scouts, girls don't just explore the world around them, they learn they have the power to change it!

Girls Scout Sign-Up Website: https://www.gsgcf.org/en/get-involved/join/beagirlscout0.html

The following schools listed below have already scheduled a Girl Scouts Information / Troop Building Night:

• Lake Park Elementary School Cafeteria on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 6:30pm until 7:30pm
• Corkscrew Elementary School Cafeteria on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 6pm until 7pm
• Avalon Elementary School Cafeteria on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 from 6pm until 7pm
• Pelican Marsh Elementary School Cafeteria on Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 6pm until 7pm
• Naples Park Elementary School Cafeteria on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 6pm until 7pm
• Bear Creek Elementary School Cafeteria on Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 630pm until 730pm
• Vineyards Elementary School Multipurpose Room on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 6pm until 7pm
• Tommie Barfield Elementary School Cafeteria on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 6pm until 7pm

LPE Front Office Hours 7:30AM – 3:30PM M-F

LPE Bell Schedule

7:45AM Doors Open

8:15 Breakfast Ends

8:18 LPE News Begins

8:25 Tardy Bell (Students must be in class by prior to the bell to be considered on time)

11:55 Early Release Day Dismissal

2:55 Regular Dismissal

English

School Board Policies 2266, 3362, and 5517 – Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity), disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The District School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.

Spanish

Las políticas de la Junta Directiva Escolar 2266, 3362, y 5517 – prohíben la discriminación o el acoso basado en la raza, color, religión, país de origen, sexo (incluyendo la orientación sexual y/o la identidad de género), discapacidad o edad en cuanto a la provisión de oportunidades educativas o de empleo y beneficios. Conforme los requisitos del Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972, la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar no discrimina por motivos de sexo o discapacidad en los programas y actividades educativas que opera.

Para más información o para reportar sobre asuntos del Título IX o cualquier otra inquietud sobre discriminación o acoso, comuníquese con la señora Valerie Wenrich, Primer Oficial de Recursos Humanos/Coordinadora del Título IX, al número (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com o a la dirección 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.

Creole

Règleman Konsèy Administrasyon Lekòl la 2266, 3362, ak 5517 – anpeche diskriminasyon oswa asèlman akoz ras, koulè, relijyon, orijin nasyonal, sèks (ki enkli oryantasyon seksyèl ak/oubyen idantite sèks yon moun), andikap, oubyen laj yon moun nan sa ki konsène opòtinite edikasyonèl oswa opòtinite travay ak benefis. Konsèy Administrasyon Lekòl la pa fè diskriminasyon sou baz sèks oswa pwoblèm andikap nan pwogram edikasyon ansanm avèk aktivite ke li opere, an rapò avèk ekzijans Tit IX nan Amandman Edikasyon 1972 la.

Pou plis enfòmasyon oubyen pou rapòte Tit IX oswa nenpòt sa ki konsène ou apwopo diskriminasyon/asèlman, kontakte Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Ofisye an Chèf Resous Imèn/ Koòdinatris Tit IX, nan (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com oubyen nan 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.