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Langston Road Primary School

Colts Corner

September 2026 Newsletter

Colts CornerSeptember 2026 Newsletter

First Day of School ๐ŸŽ First Day of School ๐ŸŽ

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๐Ÿ“ŒImportant Dates๐Ÿ“Œ ๐Ÿ“ŒImportant Dates๐Ÿ“Œ

September Events
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September 2 - Picture Day ๐Ÿ“ธ

All students will take fall pictures on Wednesday, September 2nd. These pictures will be used in our school yearbook.

September 3 - Title 1 Meeting and Open House ๐Ÿซ

Join us in the cafeteria at 4:30 PM for our annual Title 1 Meeting. You will have two different opportunities to visit your student's classroom for Open House from either 5:00-5:30 PM or 5:30-6:00 PM.

September 4 - $1 Hat Day ๐Ÿงข

Students can bring $1 to wear a hat to school. This money collected will go towards adult funds for staff morale.

September 7 - Labor Day ๐ŸŒž

No School. Happy Labor Day!

September 8 - Distance Learning Day ๐Ÿ’ป

Students will be learning from home on Tuesday, September 8th. School returns to normal hours on Wednesday, September 9th.

September 9 - Progress Reports and Bookfair ๐Ÿ“š

Progress reports go home on Wednesday. September 9th.

The Book Fair will be open from Wednesday, September 9 through Friday, September 18th. Check the HCSD app to learn what day and time your child's class will attend.

September 10 - ESOL Information Meeting โ“

Parents of students currently enrolled in our ESOL program are welcome to come see what their students do in Mrs. Williamson's class and how to work with them at home.

2nd Grade - 09:15-09:45 AM

Kindergarten - 10:00-10:30 AM

1st Grade - 10:45-11:15 AM

September 11 - Grandparents Day ๐Ÿ‘ด

Grandparents are welcome to visit their students' classrooms for a fun literacy event and take them through the book fair. Look on the HCSD app for more information about what time your student's grandparent can visit.

Happy Grandparents Day! Join your student for a fun classroom activity and shop our book fair! Friday Sept. 11
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September 14-18 - PBIS Dress Up Week ๐Ÿ‘•

Monday - "Crazy about the STAR Life" Wear crazy socks or hair.

Tuesday - "Colts Kickstart Bright Futures and get their DOT on" Wear bright colors and/or dots for Dot day.

Wednesday - "Wild About Good Choices" Wear western apparel.

Thursday - ""Team Colt Day" Wear a jersey or school shirt.

Friday - "School Spirit Day" Wear school colors.

Langston Road Primary. PBIS Dress Up Week. Lets show our Colt pride. We lead by example
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September 21 - Coffee After Carline โ˜•

Join us in the library at 8:30 AM for our monthly Coffee After Carline. This month, we will have a presentation from our PTO.

September 25 - PTO Fun Friday ๐Ÿง

The PTO will be selling treats to all students for $1. If you have purchased a PTO punch card, your student will not need to bring any money to receive a treat.

2026-2027 Academic Calendar
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Click on the calendar above for a printable version of the academic calendar.

Year at a Glance ๐Ÿ‘€ Year at a Glance ๐Ÿ‘€

A Year in the Life of a LRPS Colt. Open House and Title 1 Meeting - September 3. Grandparents Day - September 11. Bananas for Books - November 5. Kindergarten Thanksgiving Lunch - November 19. First Grade Christmas Lunch - December 10. STEM Night - January 21. Pre-K Valentines Lunch - February 11. Second Grade Spring Lunch - March 18. Pedals and Palettes Night - April 13. Purple Up Day - April 15. Primary Prom - April 23. Away to K Pre-K program - May 6. Field Day - May 7. **Dates are subject to change. More events can be found on the HCSD App and our Colts Corner Monthly Newsletter**
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A year in the life of the LRPS Colt. Spanish Version.
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A Note from Mrs. Castle ๐Ÿฐ A Note from Mrs. Castle ๐Ÿฐ

Beanstack Reading Incentive Program
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This year, we are tracking reading at home through the free Beanstack app. Check out the above flyer for information about how to log your student's reading. You should have recieved a pink flyer in your student's Wednesday folder with their username and password.

Click here to view the LRPS Morning Announcements

School Social Work Spot ๐Ÿ’• School Social Work Spot ๐Ÿ’•

September is National School Attendance Month. Check out these helpful tips for starting off a successful school day from our school social worker, Ms. Blasingame

Together, we will show up at home! Morning matters! A positive morning routine sets the tone for a successful school day. A little preperation and encouragement can help our children feel ready, confident and capable! Our show up morning message: You are loved. You are capable. You are ready. go show up and do your best!
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Family Engagement Liaison ๐Ÿ‘‹ Family Engagement Liaison ๐Ÿ‘‹

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Hannah Mericle

As the Family Engagement Liaison, my job is to empower families to play an active role in their children's education. We believe families play a huge role in student success! Each month, I will post a newsletter with information about upcoming events and pictures from last month's fun activities. Reach out to me for any questions regarding family events, volunteering opportunities, and parent and community resources. I look forward to getting to know each of our LRPS families!


478-988-6148 Ext 9505

Hannah.Mericle@hcbe.net

Family Engagement - Langston Road Primary School

Family Engagement Guidebook ๐Ÿ“ƒ Family Engagement Guidebook ๐Ÿ“ƒ

Parent Resource Center
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The 2026โ€“2027 Family Engagement Guidebook is now available. This guide explains what it means to be a Title I school, upcoming family events, our academic goals, and ways families can support student success. View the PDF version below or pick up a hard copy from the Parent Resource Center in the front office during school life.
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District Parent and Family Engagement Plan 26-27 ENGLISH.pdf
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Download Our Mobile App๐Ÿ“ฒ Download Our Mobile App๐Ÿ“ฒ

The best way to stay in communication with your student's teacher and school staff is through the HCSD App. If you need help signing on to the app, call us at 478-988-6148 for assistance.

Please note, only a student's legal guardian can log on to their account.

HCSD Moblie App
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Click to Download on App Store

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Click to Download on Google Play

Here Comes the Bus ๐ŸšŒ Here Comes the Bus ๐ŸšŒ

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View the real-time location of your child's school bus on your phone using the free Here Comes the Bus app. The app uses data from bus GPS's to provide a map showing where the bus is and how close it is to your home.

Once registered on the app, you can set up notifications for alert radius and other preferences.

Click Here to Follow LRPS on Facebook

Lindsey Student Support Center ๐Ÿซ Lindsey Student Support Center ๐Ÿซ

The Lindsey Student Support Center building
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The LSSC is available to families in Houston County and provide several resources including a food pantry, warm coats and school supplies.

81 Tabor Drive

Warner Robins, GA

478-929-7818

Mon - Thur 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Food Pantry: Tue or Thur 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Clinic: Tue 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m

Resource Room: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Click Here to View the LSSC September Newsletter

Happy Birthday Digital Sign ๐ŸŽ‚ Happy Birthday Digital Sign ๐ŸŽ‚

Happy Birthday Digital Sign
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If you would like your childโ€™s picture and birthday posted on our digital sign in front of the school, please click the picture below to access the sign-up form. The cost is $20, cash or check (payable to Langston Road Primary School). Your student's birthday message will appear on the digital sign in front of the school for the week of their birthday (Sun-Sat). You can send $20 in to your child's teacher with the birthday form or drop it off in the front office.

*Please contact Mrs. Castle with any questions. melissa.castle@hcbe.net

What's For Lunch? ๐Ÿ• What's For Lunch? ๐Ÿ•

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A breakfast and lunch is available every day to each student at no cost to families. Additional items including snacks, drinks, or ice cream may be purchased at the register.

Add money to your student's account by using the MySchoolBucks app/website:

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/

For a printable version of the Meal Modification Form for your student's prescription dietary needs, click the following link:

1720441803891__Meal Modification Form Rev. June 2022 Fillable.pdf

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SEPTEMBER MENUS

P.B.I.S. โญ P.B.I.S. โญ

LRPS uses PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) to promote safety and appropriate behavior. Our goal is to recognize and reward students who uphold our schools STAR expectations. Throughout the year, we will have a STAR parties to celebrate students who have earned enough points by meeting the STAR expections.

This month, our WE principle is...

We lead by example!

Students will be focusing on having a positive attitude and following school expectations.

STAR Expectations. Stay Safe. Take Responsibility. Always Work Together. Respect Yourself and Others.
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ESOL Spotlight ๐Ÿ”ฆ ESOL Spotlight ๐Ÿ”ฆ

ESOL Newsletter
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Spanish version-ESOL Newsletter
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September Read-Alongs ๐Ÿ“– September Read-Alongs ๐Ÿ“–

'Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll' read by Marissa Bode
'A Tale of Two Beasts' read by Sarah Silverman
Click Here to Find More Read-Alongs

Free Educational Games ๐ŸŽฎ Free Educational Games ๐ŸŽฎ

Click each icon below to be directed to their website for some free learning-filled fun!

PBS Kids
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PBS Kids

ABC Ya!
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ABCya!

Nasa Kids Club
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Nasa Kids Club

Star Fall
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Starfall

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