Little Spartans News

A Note From the Director/Principal:

LSP Families,

December is a very busy month at LSP with the 15 days of The Most Magical Time of the Year, holiday programs, and Christmas activities! There's something truly magical about seeing young children excited for the holidays. Teachers and students have worked hard to decorate the building, and we are excited to share the holiday spirit with families. Be sure to check the dates on this newsletter, so your family doesn't miss out on all the holiday fun!

Recess/Outdoor Learning

Please be sure to send your child to school with a heavy coat, gloves, and a hat. Children will go outside to play unless the feels like temperature is below twenty-eight degrees. If your child is in need of a coat/gloves/hat, please let us know.

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.'

2 Hour Delays and Closings

December 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.

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: 12/5, 2/6, 3/6, 4/3, and 5/1. 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 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.

Important Dates to Note:

-December 1-19th- Dress Up Days Students/Staff

-December 5th- No Preschool Classes- Staff Professional Development

-December 9th- HS4 Ms. Charlene Christmas Program @1:30pm

-December 9th- HS7 Ms. Erin Christmas Program @5:30pm

-December 10th- HS3 Ms. Jenny Christmas Program @5:00pm

-December 11th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet @4:00-6:00pm

-December 11th- HS6 Ms. Brittney Christmas Program @5:30pm

-December 15th- HS5 Ms. Amanda B. Christmas Program @5:30pm

-December 16th- HS1 Mrs. Wenta Christmas Program @5:30pm

-December 18th- Title AM Christmas Program @9:00am

-December 18th- Title PM Christmas Program @1:00pm

-December 18th- HS2 Ms. Melissa Christmas Program @5:30pm

-December 19th- Head Start Policy Council @8:30am

-December 22nd- January 2nd- Christmas Break- No School

-January 5th- School Resumes

-January 19th- Martin Luther King Jr. Day- No School- Staff Professional Development

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

-February 16th- Presidents' Day- Snow Make-up Day #1

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.

December Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Menu

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.

In Indiana, it's illegal for drivers to pass a stopped school bus that has its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended. Violators are not only putting a child's safety at risk, but they will also receive a fine. School buses are equipped with technology to track offenders. Please help us keep our children safe by stopping for school buses!

Title/Developmental Preschool

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.*

Title/Dev. Arrival/Dismissal Video

CLICK the button to view a video explaining Title/Developmental Preschool Arrival/Dismissal Procedures.

Head Start

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.*

Head Start Arrival/Dismissal Video

CLICK the button to view a video explaining Head Start Arrival/Dismissal Procedures.

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.