The Lemme Letter
11.6.26 News and Updates from Helen Lemme
Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders, Forever Leopards
Lemme Elementary Mission Statement
School Times:
M,T, W,F: 7:55-2:55
Thursday: 7:55-1:55
Preschool:
Morning Program
M-F: 7:55-10:45
All Day Preschool
M, T, W, F 7:55-2:55
Thursday 7:55-1:55
Mrs. Mangan's Message
Hi Lemme Families,
Next week, we begin our first round of fall conferences! We are so excited to meet with you and your child to celebrate all the learning and growth we have seen this fall! It has been wonderful to see our Leopards working hard, reaching their goals, and setting new goals to continue growing as learners. We look forward to having students share their successes and take pride in their learning!
Next Friday is also World Kindness Day! 💛 We will come together for an all-school assembly to celebrate the importance of kindness and what it means to be caring Leopards. Throughout the week, students will have opportunities to participate in different acts of kindness, spreading joy and making a positive difference in our school community.
A few important reminders as we look ahead:
Monday, November 9th – No School!
Fall Conferences – November 12th and 18th
World Kindness Day – Friday, November 13th
Upcoming PTA Book Fair – Tuesday, November 17th! Be sure to check out the PTA section of our newsletter for more information.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for all you do to support our Leopards. We are grateful for our wonderful Lemme community!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Proud to be a Leopard! 🐆
Mrs. Mangan
Conferences
Fall conferences are just around the corner! We are excited to connect with you and celebrate all the learning and growth our Leopards have made so far this school year!
Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 12th, and Wednesday, November 18th. We will offer both in-person and Google Meet options to accommodate families. Each conference will be 20 minutes long. If you have a student in 3rd-5th grade, you will sign up for only 1 conference with the homeroom teacher.
Please use the link below to sign up for a conference time that works best for your family.
https://app.ptcwizard.com/iccs-lemmees
If you would like to meet with a specials teacher, you can email them at:
walsh.louis@iowacityschools.org. Art
mcdonough.lisa@iowacityschools.org. Library
strabala.karen@iowacityschools.org. Guidance
duthie.jim@iowacityschools.org. PE
Congratulations to our Music Teacher, Mrs. Dengler on the arrival of her baby. She will not be available for conferences. If you would like to meet regarding music, connect with Mrs. Mangan at mangan.ashley@iowacityschools.org
We encourage students to attend conferences alongside their families so they can share their learning, celebrate their successes, and talk about their goals and next steps.
We look forward to partnering with you and celebrating the wonderful things happening at Lemme!
Boundary Analysis/Financial Planning Work
As the district continues its boundary and enrollment analysis and financial planning work, we encourage families and staff to visit our Forward Together webpage. This page serves as a central resource for the latest updates, timelines, meeting materials, frequently asked questions, and opportunities for community input. We will continue updating the page as this work progresses.
Winter Gear
Winter is coming! Now is a great time to check to see if your student needs new snow gear for the winter season. If you are needing assistance in acquiring items please reach out to our Student Family Advocate, Lori Montgomgery via email montgomery.lori@iowacityschools.org
She can help you with getting a winter coat, snow pants, hat and gloves/mittens.
A Message from PTA
Book Fair
Join us on Tuesday, November 17th, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. in the Lemme foyer for our PTA Book Fair! Families can shop for books, browse Lemme apparel, and enjoy pizza! 🍕
Come s find some great books, and enjoy an afternoon with our Lemme community. We hope to see you there!
IGN
Join the Lemme PTA on Sunday, November 15th, for an Open Gym Fundraiser at the Iowa City Gymnest (545 Olympic Ct, Iowa City) from 4:00 - 6:00 PM!
Attendees will have the opportunity to try out the gymnastics equipment and show off their skills.
Admission is $10 cash, per child - with proceeds going to the Lemme PTA to be used throughout the 2026-2027 school year.
School Pictures
📸 Picture Retake Day: Tuesday, November 17
Important Dates to Know
NO School
Monday, November 9th
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, November 12th
IGN's Lemme Event
Sunday, November 15th
Book Fair
Tuesday, November 17th
3:00-6:00
Parent/Teacher Conferences/No School
Wednesday, November 18th
No School
Wednesday, November 25th-Friday, November 27th
Elementary Handbook
Lemme's Before and After School Program
Tyler Kivell
Lemme BASP Director
It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Student Success Office at StudentSuccess@iowacityschools.org for programming, or the Human Resources Office at HR@iowacityschools.org for employment (2255 N. Dubuque Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245, 319-688-1000). If you are unsure how to proceed or would like assistance in discussing your options, you may also contact the Ombuds at ombuds@iowacityschools.org or 319-688-1312.
Students, Families, and Employees - The Ombuds Office is here to help! Visit www.IowaCitySchools.org/Ombuds to learn more!
Connect With Us
Email: mangan.ashley@iowacityschools.org
Website: https://www.iowacityschools.org/Page/10438
Location: 3100 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA, USA
Phone: (319) 688-1125