LSP Families,
May is an exciting month at Little Spartans Preschool! Many of our students will be transitioning to Kindergarten at the end of May. We are excited to see our students growing and flourishing, but we will miss them greatly. Graduation dates and times can be found later in this newsletter. The last student day is May 22nd. All preschool students will participate in Field Day on Thursday, May 22nd. Please be sure to send students with a change of clothes and sunscreen already on. Several of our field day activities include water. 😀
Head Start Families ONLY
-May 1st- Fatherhood Program @6:00-7:00pm
-May 5th- Early Registration for Head Start and Title Preschool (On My Way PreK) @9:00-11:00am, 12:00-2:00pm, 3:00-6:00pm
-May 7th- Ms. Brittney/Ms. Jenny A. Graduation @5:00pm
-May 13th- Mrs. Wenta Graduation @5:30pm
-May 14th- Ms. Melissa Graduation @5:30pm
-May 16th- Policy Council @8:30am
-May 19th- Ms. Erin Graduation @5:30pm
-May 21st- Ms. Charlene Graduation @1:30pm
Title Families ONLY
-May 5th- Early Registration for Head Start and Title Preschool (On My Way PreK) @9:00-11:00am, 12:00-2:00pm, 3:00-6:00pm
-May 16th- Title AM (Ms. Kristen, Ms. Shelby) Graduation @9:00am
-May 16th- Title PM (Ms. Kristen, Ms. Shelby) Graduation @1:15pm
Developmental Families ONLY
-May 15th- Ms. Scarlett/Mrs. Willis Graduation @4:30pm
Early Preschool Enrollment 2025-2026
Early enrollment for Head Start and Title Preschool (On My Way PreK) students will be Monday, May 5, 2025. Enrollment times will be 9:00-11:00am, 12:00-2:00pm, and 3:00-6:00pm.
Head Start is open to students who turn 3 years old by August 1, 2025, 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), 2024 tax forms, 1 month of check stubs, TANF letter of qualification, SSI letter of qualification, or foster placement letter.
Title Preschool will be filled with students who qualify for "On My Way PreK" first. Parents/ guardians will need to apply on the May 5th date. There will be a representative from "On MY Way Pre-K" on-site to help you with the applications.
On My Way PreK Qualifications:
1. Students must be 4 years old before August 1, 2025 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 May 5th) 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 May 5th, 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 22nd and 23rd.
Registration for 2025-2026
Registration for all programs for the 2025-2026 school year will be July 22nd, 12:00-6:00p.m. and July 23rd, 8:30-3:30p.m. (at LSP).
Kindergarten Round-Up
If you did not make it to Kindergarten Round-Up in April, please call your child's home school and let them know your intent to enroll. If you are not sure which elementary is your child's home school, just give us a call at LSP, 765-827-0191. Children must be 5 years old by August 1, 2025 in order to enroll in Kindergarten.
Recruitment
Do you know families who have or will have children between 3 & 5 years of age for the 2025-2026 school year? Be sure to send them our number 765-827-0191 Ext. 1. We can discuss program options and/or schedule a visit. LSP is an amazing facility for young learners!
Recess/Outdoor Learning
Children will go outside to play unless the feels like temperature is below twenty-eight degrees. Even though the afternoons are getting warmer, the mornings are still very chilly. Please be sure children are dressed appropriately to play outside.
Bookmobile/Fayette County Public Library
This year we have partnered with the Fayette County Public Library. The bookmobile will be visiting LSP one to two times each month.. The bookmobile's visits will be Thursday, May 1st and 15th. 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.
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 ClassDojo, PowerSchool Messenger, and Social Media (Facebook). If your phone number changes for any reason, please notify the office so we can update our system!
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:
-May 1st- Bookmobile Visit
-May 2nd- Preschool Staff Professional Development Day- No Students
-May 5-9th- Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
-May 5th- Early Registration for Head Start and Title Preschool (On My Way PreK) @9:00-11:00am, 12:00-2:00pm, 3:00-6:00pm
-May 7th- CHS Volunteer Day
-May 7th- Ms. Brittney/MS. Jenny A. Graduation @5:00pm
-May 13th- Mrs. Wenta Graduation @5:30pm
-May 14th- Ms. Melissa Graduation @5:30pm
-May 15th- Bookmobile Visit
-May 15th- Ms. Scarlett/Mrs. Willis Graduation @4:30pm
-May 16th- Title AM (Ms. Kristen, Ms. Shelby) Graduation @9:00am
-May 16th- Title PM (Ms. Kristen, Ms. Shelby) Graduation @1:15pm
-May 19th- Ms. Erin Graduation @5:30pm
-May 21st- Ms. Charlene Graduation @1:30pm
-May 22nd- Field Day- Last student day!
Sincerely,
Mallory Cameron
School Phone: 765-827-0191
Email: mcameron@fayette.k12.in.us
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