Little Spartans News

LSP Families,

Little Spartans Preschool will have snow make-up days in March, April and May! Make-up days are dependent on the program your child is enrolled in. Please read the information shared in this newsletter and let us know if you have any questions!

Share the News for 2026-2027

PLEASE SHARE: Fayette County School Corporation's Early Learning Center (Little Spartans Preschool) will have preschool opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year for children ages 3-5! *Children must be 3 years old by August 1, 2026.* Click the link to express interest for the 2026-2027 school year: https://forms.gle/so9jxSK6fEDzCaUy9

Early Preschool Enrollment (New Students Only) 2026-2027

Early enrollment for Head Start and Title Preschool (On My Way PreK) students will be Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Enrollment times will be 9:00-11:00am and 3:30-6:00pm.

Head Start is open to students who turn 3 years old by August 1, 2026, and are NOT eligible for kindergarten. Families may qualify by income, TANF, Food Stamps, or SSI Disability. Proof of income or assistance will be required. A copy of the child's birth certificate will also be required for enrollment. Income documentation can include any of the following: food stamp qualification letter (the card alone will not work), 2025 tax forms, 1 month of check stubs, TANF letter of qualification, SSI letter of qualification, or foster placement letter.

On My Way PreK/Title Preschool will be filled with students who qualify for "On My Way PreK" first. Parents/ guardians will need to apply on the April 14th date.

On My Way PreK Qualifications:

1. Students must be 4 years old before August 1, 2026 to apply.

2. Must completely fill out the application and submit all documentation needed.

3. Families enrolling should bring birth certificates for all children in the home, utility bill (within 30 days of April 14th) with parent/guardian name and address, parent/guardian photo ID, and a pay stub from each working adult in the home (within the last 30 days).

Documents are not required April 14th, but preschool spots will not be held unless all documents are submitted. See the flyer below for more information.

All remaining spots, for those who do not qualify, will be given on a first come/first serve basis during registration on July 21st and July 22nd.

2 Hour Delays and Closings

February 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.

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.

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: 3/6 and 5/1. Any other no preschool class dates are listed on the dates to note and student calendars.

Firefly and Kemba Credit Union Partnership

Firefly and Kemba Credit Union are partnering with the Food Pantry/Clothing Closet at Little Spartans Preschool. On the second pantry distribution date of each month, community members can attend a FREE safe sleep/car seat class, obtain financial literacy education, and attend the Food Pantry/Clothing Closet. Those interested in attending the FREE class, Firefly, should call 765-827-2045. Participants will receive a FREE pack n play! Be sure to call and sign up soon! The next class will be Thursday, February 26, 2026.

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.

Classroom Newsletters

Be sure to review classroom newsletters weekly! Teachers do a great job keeping families up to date on what is happening in the classroom. Parent meetings and events specific to classrooms are also included on classroom newsletters.

Important Dates to Note:

-March 2nd-6th- Read Across America Week (Dr. Seuss Theme Days)

-March 6th- Staff Professional Development- No Preschool Students

-March 8th- Time Change: Spring Forward 1 Hour!

-March 9th- Head Start AM/PM- Make-up day

-March 12th- Bookmobile Visit

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

-March 12th- Head Start Behavior Workshop @5:30-6:30pm

-March 13th- Head Start Policy Council @8:30am

-March 23rd-27th- Spring Break- No School

-April 2nd- School Readiness Carnival @4:30-6:00pm

-April 3rd- Snow Make-up Day #2- All programs

-April 9th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet @4:00-6:00pm

-May 1st- Head Start Full Day- Make-up day

-April 10th- Head Start AM/PM- Make-up day

-April 16th- Bookmobile Visit

-April 16th- Head Start Half Day- Make-up day

-April 17th- Head Start Half Day- Make-up day

-April 17th- Head Start Policy Council @8:15am

-April 17th- Pinwheel Parade @9:30am

-April 23rd- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet @4:00-6:00pm

-April 24th- Head Start Full Day- Make-up day

-April 30th- Bookmobile Visit

-May 1st- Staff Professional Development- No Title/Dev/Half Day Head Start

-May 1st- Head Start Full Day- Make-up day

-May 4th- Head Start Full Day- Make-up day

-May 4th- Head Start AM Only Attends all Day- Make-up days (2)

-May 5th- All Head Start Classes- Make-up day

-May 14th- Bookmobile Visit

-May 14th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet @4:00pm

-May 15th- Head Start Half Day- Make-up day

-May 15th- Head Start Policy Council @8:30am

-May 21st- Head Start- Last Day

-May 22nd- Title/Developmental- Last Day

-May 25th- Memorial Day- No School

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.

Make-up days for Title Preschool/Developmental Preschool (Ms. Shelby, Ms. Kristen, Ms. Scarlett, Mrs. Willis, Ms. Megan):
-Friday, April 3rd

Title Preschool/Developmental Preschool Last Student Day:
-Friday, May 22nd

Make-up days for Head Start Full Day Preschool (Ms. Charlene, Ms. Erin, Ms. Melissa, Mrs. Wenta):
-Friday, April 3rd

-Friday, April 10th
-Friday, April 24th
-Friday, May 1st
-Monday, May 4th
-Tuesday, May 5th

Head Start Full Day Preschool Last Student Day:
-Thursday, May 21st

Make-up days for Head Start Half Day Preschool (Ms. Amanda, Ms. Brittney, Ms. Jenny):
-Monday, March 9th (AM/PM)
-Friday, April 3rd (AM/PM)

-Thursday, April 16th (AM/PM)
-Friday, April 17th (AM/PM)
-Monday, May 4th (AM/AM)- AM session will attend full day.
-Tuesday, May 5th (AM/PM)
-Friday, May 15th (AM/PM)

Head Start Half Day Preschool Last Student Day:
-Thursday, May 21st

Preschool) will have preschool opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year for children ages 3-5! *Children must be 3 years old by August 1, 2026.* Click the link to express interest for the 2026-2027 school year: https://forms.gle/so9jxSK6fEDzCaUy9

Join us for an evening of School Readiness Games and Activities! Thursday, April 2nd, 4:30-6:00pm

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!

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.

-Katherine Ammerman- Education Coach

-Jenny Amrhein- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Amanda Brown- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Megan Durstine- Developmental Preschool Teacher

-Kristen Frost- Title Preschool Teacher

-Brittney Harmeyer- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Erin Loyd- Head Start 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

Click to view Title/Developmental and Head Start student calendars!

The Fayette County School Corporation calendar can be found below. Little Spartans Preschool follows all scheduled breaks.

Families come in all shapes and sizes, and each is unique. But one thing all families have in common is love. Check out additional resources (HERE) for simple, everyday ways to love, learn, laugh, and create lasting memories together.

No ID required. All are welcome!

FCSC Early Learning Center

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