Little Spartans News

Many thanks to everyone who donated and/or participated in the Story Boo! Candy Walk! on Thursday, October 22nd. We had over 300 children under 13 years of age in attendance this year. We wouldn't be able to hold such events without the support of our many

Community Partners! THANK YOU!!

All FCSC students will be collecting nonperishables during the entire month of November. All items will go straight to the food pantry that is housed at LSP. This pantry is open to anyone in the community in need.

As Veterans Day is quickly approaching, Little Spartans Preschool would like to honor our Veterans this year by creating an Honor Wall in our entry way. If you have a family member that has served in a branch of the military, we would like to honor them. A form will be sent home with students right after Fall Break. If you need additional copies, please let your child's teacher know. As we celebrate and teach about Veterans Day, we want to visually show our preschoolers all of the family members from our school that are veterans.

Picture Re-take Day will be November 17th, 8:15-9:45am. If you would like your child's picture re-taken, please let your child's teacher know. Those who were absent on Picture Day in October will also have their picture taken on November 17th.

As we enter the season of thankfulness, we are grateful for our wonderful families and the opportunity to learn and grow with your children each day. Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

Warmly,

Ms. Mallory

School Phone: 765-827-0191

Email: mcameron@fayette.k12.in.us

Theme 2026-2027:Fairytale/Book Characters: Once Upon A Time!

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.

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: 11/6, 12/4, 2/5, 3/5, 4/2, and 5/7. Any other no preschool class dates are listed on the dates to note and student calendars.

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. 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.

Important Dates to Note:

-November- Food Pantry Collection

-November 4th- Ms. Jenny Parent Meeting @5:00pm

-November 6th- No Preschool Classes- Staff Professional Development

-November 6th- Ms. Charlene Parent Meeting @1:00pm

-November 9th- Ms. Lauren Parent Meeting @4:00pm

-November 11th- Veterans Day

-November 11th- Head Start Motherhood Program @6:00pm

-November 12th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet Open @4:00-6:00pm

-November 17th- Picture Re-take Day

-November 18th- Ms. Amanda Parent Meeting @5:00pm

-November 18th- Ms. Melissa Parent Meeting @5:30pm

-November 19th- Ms. Brittney Parent Meeting @5:30pm

-November 19th- Mrs. Wenta Parent Meeting @5:30pm

-November 25-27- No School- Thanksgiving Break

-December 2nd- Head Start Parenting Group @5:30pm

-December 4th- No Preschool Classes- Staff Professional Development

-December 10th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet Open @4:00-6:00pm

During the month of November, all Fayette County School Corporation buildings will be collecting items for the Food Pantry (Kids Kitchen Cupboard) at Little Spartans Preschool. The pantry is open to the community 1-2 times a month (typically the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month). Feel free to send in items with your students, or drop them off in the school office.

Pictures can be ordered through the following link: https://inter-state.com/flyerentry/0473SS

Only those who missed picture day in October or who are wanting re-takes will get their picture taken. PM students or not scheduled students must be brought in between 8:15 and 9:45am in order to get their picture taken.

December dress-up days are OPTIONAL! It's a fun way to end 2026!

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.

Title/Developmental Preschool

*Car tags will be handed out during Open House.*

If your child is a car rider, arrival and dismissal will be a car line procedure in the back of the building on Conwell. To enter the car line, you must follow 17th St. and turn LEFT on East Street, follow it around the curve (turns into Fairmont Street) and then turn LEFT on Conwell. Your passenger side door should be parallel to the sidewalk. We will dismiss car by car at the gate (look for the cones), so please pull up to the spot directly next to the cones when it’s your turn. Please remain in your car, and a staff member will help escort your child into the building and then back to the car at dismissal. You will be provided a tag for your mirror that MUST be displayed.

Mid-Day DROP OFF

If you are DROPPING OFF your child for the PM session, please FLIP your tag backwards. This allows staff to dismiss children from the AM session more efficiently.

*AM drop off will begin at 7:50a.m. Gates will close at 8:00a.m., unless there are cars in line. PM drop off/AM pick up will begin at 11:20a.m. Gates will close at about 11:40a.m., unless there are cars in line. PM pick up will take place from 2:50-3:00p.m. We ask all adults to stay in their vehicles during pick-up/drop-off. We will get students out of the car and put them back in. If your child is unable to fasten their carseat/booster straps after they are loaded, then we ask you to pull up ahead of car line before getting out to fasten.*

Head Start

*Car tags will be handed out during Home Visits.*

If your child is a car rider, arrival and dismissal will be a car line procedure in the front of the building on Eastern Ave. To enter the car line, use 17th Street or Eastern Ave. Do not enter from 18th Street. We will dismiss car by car at the awning, so please pull up to the spot directly next to the awning when it’s your turn. Your passenger side door should be parallel to the sidewalk. Please remain in your car, and a staff member will help escort your child into the building and then back to the car at dismissal. You will be provided a tag for your mirror that MUST be displayed. *DO NOT BLOCK ALLEY WITH CAR LINE. IT IS A BUS ROUTE.*

Mid-Day DROP OFF

If you are DROPPING OFF your child for the PM session, please FLIP your tag backwards. This allows staff to dismiss children from the AM session more efficiently.

*AM drop off will begin at 7:50a.m. PM drop off/AM pick up will begin at 11:20 a.m. PM pick up will begin at 2:50p.m. Be prepared to show your ID to staff for authorization of pick-up.*

1. 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)
2. Title One/On My Way Preschool- 4-5 year old children, Monday-Friday 1/2 day
3. 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.

-Mallory Cameron- Director/Principal

-Kimmie Smith- Executive Secretary

-Randi Zimmerman- LSP Registered Nurse

-Maria Douglass- Head Start Health Assistant

-Julie Cox- Head Start Family Service Coordinator

-Billie Polyak- Head Start Family Service Coordinator

-Nicole Troutwine- Head Start Family Service Coordinator

-Jenny Amrhein- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Amanda Brown- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Megan Durstine- Developmental Preschool Teacher

-Kristen Frost- Title Preschool Teacher

-Lauren Garrison- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Brittney Harmeyer- Head Start Preschool 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

Families come in all shapes and sizes, and each is unique. But one thing all families have in common is love

More Family Bonding resources can be found HERE.

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