LTE Community Update
Sept. 17, 2026
Spotlight on Our Pride 🐾
Run4Funds
Tomorrow - Friday, September 18
This all-school fun-run and fundraiser is our largest of the year, and we need your help to make it successful!. The big event day is Friday, September 18 and here is our schedule. Students will run as many laps as possible in 20 minutes around a 1/16th mile track, with most students completing about 25-30 laps. Check out these important links:
- LTE's 9th Annual Run4Funds
- Parent Portal Password: lions26
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 18 - Run Day
- Popsicles on Run Day - Students will receive an Otter Pop on Run Day. These are allergy free, but do contain artificial food dyes. If you would like to opt-out of popsicles, please email your student's teacher before Friday, Sept. 18.
Friday, September 25 - All Donations Due
Friday, October 23 - Prize Day
- Dippin' Dots - If the school reaches the goal of $65,000 raised, students will get Dippin Dots on prize day. They will receive the Rainbow Ice flavor that is dairy free and nut free. However, it is manufactured in a facility that processes milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy. Please let your teacher or the office know if you have concerns about allergies for your student.
Carpool - Right Turn Only
Battle of the Books
On Tuesday, September 22, students in grades 3-5 will attend an informational meeting about LTE's Battle of the Books Program. This is a great opportunity for students to read, engage in fun activities and conversations about books, and culminate their experience by competing in game-show-style battles.
Tuesday, September 22, Student Information Meetings During the School Day
After the meetings...
- Students form teams of 5-7
- Find an adult who will agree to coach the team
- Commit to reading great books and attending weekly practices
- Participate in LTE's Battle of the Books Event Day on January 20.
- Be ready to participate in the Lone Tree Branch Battle if on a winning team
Wednesday, September 23, 8:15-9:00 am, Parent Information Meeting in Learning Commons
To participate, students need an adult coach who can commit at least one hour a week. Join us in the Learning Commons for an informational meeting to learn what being a BOTB Coach entails. We deeply appreciate the volunteers who make this program possible for our students! If you are considering coaching, please plan to attend.
Monday, October 5 - Deadline for coaches to register their teams, including the names of all team members. Sign your teams up here
If you have any questions, please contact Megan Koonce: Megan.Koonce@dcsdk12.org
Upcoming Vision and Hearing
Thursday, October 1st
Douglas County Schools conducts annual vision and hearing screenings for students in state-mandated grades (K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9), as well as new and special education students. Parents will be notified by mail or email if their child fails a screening or requires a referral for further evaluation by an eye doctor or the district audiology department. To opt your child out of these screenings, submit a written request to your school or school nurse at least one day in advance.
Click this link for more information: Vision and Hearing Letter
Climb up to The Tree House - Mrs. Lee's After School Book Club!
Registration closes this Friday evening, September 18. Sign up today!
Learning to read is one thing, learning to LOVE reading is another! The Tree House Book Club includes all the things that make book clubs enjoyable…engaging text, exciting and varied response opportunities, creating and nurturing friendships and, of course, delicious snacks! We have two book clubs kicking off this fall, both lasting for six weeks:
**A few more spots available** - Mo’ Fun with Mo!: An Author Study
Wednesdays, September 23rd-November 4th: 3:10-4:30
(no session October 14th due to Fall Break)
**Sold out** - Mysteries Between the Pages: A Theme Study
Thursdays, September 24th-November 5th: 3:10-4:30
(no session October 15th due to Fall Break)
Visit The Tree House for all the exciting details of each session and to get your club member registered!
From the Cafeteria
Students can now purchase a second entrée ($3.25) and a variety of healthy à la carte snacks and juice during lunch. All à la carte options meet USDA Smart Snacks standards with reduced sugar, lower sodium, and whole grains.
2nd–5th Grade: Snacks are available daily.
1st Grade: Juice is available daily for purchase. Starting next Friday, Sept. 25, a cookie or select snack will also be available on Fridays.
Kindergarten: Juice is available daily starting now. Beginning in January, a cookie or select snack will also be offered on Fridays.
For more information: LTE Ala-Carte Information
Setting Purchase Limits:
If you would like to set purchase restrictions on your child's lunch account, please fill out this form; 26-27 Purchasing Restrictions. This will help us tailor your child's purchasing options to fit your preferences.
From Our Specials Team
Check out our Specials Newsletter to see all the wonderful learning happening in Art, Music, and PE!
From PTO
- PTO September Newsletter - check out the latest newsletter!
- Marquee Rental Request
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After-School Enrichment
Jr. Falcons Spirit Clinic - Sept. 17 - Click link for more information
LTE Year Round Spanish Club
Beginning Thursday, Sept. 17. Click the links below for more information and to register.
HRHS Athletics Elementary Nights
HRHS Athletics Elementary Nights schedule! HRHS has selected one game for each fall sport and would love for students and families to come out, support the Falcons, and see what HRHS athletics are all about!
- Monday, Sept. 14 - SOFTBALL - HRHS V. DOUGLAS COUNTY
- Thursday, Sept. 17 - BOYS TENNIS - HRHS V. PONDEROSA
HRHS Athletics Flyer - Click on this link for more dates and information.
Aspiring Artist Club:
When you get a chance, be sure to take a look at all the new Afternoon Art Clubs Mrs. Hodges is offering this year! Art Club students will have the opportunity to do exciting new projects in our own Lone Tree Elementary Art Studio with Mrs. Hodges.
Sessions offered this year:
Abstract Acrylics
Ceramic Clay
Sensory Art
For more information: Aspiring Artists Club Info.
Additional After-School Enrichment Opportunities
Parent Forum: From Managing to Empowering
Join us for an empowering workshop with Rocky Heights Middle School parent and Certified Family Coach Livi Maldonado!
Date: Tuesday, October 20th
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Rocky Heights Middle School
Speaker: Livi Maldonado (Certified Family Coach, Founder of Family Dynamics)
What You’ll Learn: Get practical tools to help your family reinforce expectations and reduce everyday conflict around:
Tech boundaries
Organization
Building student independence
Learn how to shift from constant managing to coaching your student toward long-term success!
Please reserve your spot ahead of time!
Feeder Schools Information
Highlands Ranch High School is offering Falcon Tours for perspective families. Check out this flyer for more information: 26-27 HRHS Tour Dates
Week of September 21 - 25
Monday, September 21
- No School for students - Professional Development Day
Tuesday, September 22
- Specials Rotations - Bug Week
Wednesday, September 23
- 9:00-11:30 - 2nd grade Audubon - Pollinator Power
Thursday, September 24
- 4th Grade Georgetown Being There
Friday, September 25
- Friday Delayed Start:
- 8:45 am - Drop-off soft start/Students enter the building
- 9:00 am - Bell Rings/Students should be in class
- 9:05 am - Sign-in required for tardy students
- 3rd grade Audubon - Planting Butterfly Garden
- 9:15-10:15 - Unger
- 12:45-1:45 - Wise
- 1:45-2:45 - Thiessen
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