Panther Cubs Press

Dear Luce Road Families,

🍎🐾 Week Seven Highlights at Luce Road

We’ve made it to week seven, and our Panther Cubs are thriving! From morning greetings to afternoon goodbyes, they are showing pride in their routines, courage in trying new things, and kindness in the way they care for one another. Every day, we see them ROAR with confidence as they grow in both learning and character. 📚💙

🌟 Thank You, Families!
Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our very first Thematic Learning Day: Johnny Appleseed Day! 🍎🌳 These special days bring all three of our programs (Childcare, GSRP and Kindergarten) together in unity, learning about the same topic in fun and meaningful ways.

We are already looking forward to our next Thematic Learning Day in October, and we hope to see even more parents join us to share in the learning and joy. Your presence makes these experiences extra special for our Panther Cubs! 💙

🌟 Learning in Action

This week, classrooms were buzzing with curiosity and discovery. Our Cubs are fully immersed in their Math Bridges Curriculum and Number Corner, learning to identify shapes and patterns. They’ve also been counting the school days—did you know we’ve already been in school for 26 days?

In Bookworms Shared Reading and ELA, our Cubs have explored new vocabulary and enjoyed journeys through poems, nursery rhymes, and stories that spark imagination and language development.

🎨 Creativity and Connection

Our Panther Cubs expressed themselves through art, music, and dramatic play. These moments build imagination, strengthen friendships, and help our littlest learners find their voices. Whether painting, building, or sharing in circle time, creativity remains at the heart of our school community.

Up next: students will get to explore dramatic play in the Library—where they’ll be immersed in a camping-themed adventure—and enjoy camping stories both in the Library and in classrooms through Bookworms.

🐾 Preschool and Toddler Cubs

Our Toddler Care Program – Preschool Experience is growing, and students are developing many new foundational skills. Ms. Lynnie and Ms. Brea are guiding our littlest Panther Cubs through songs, sensory play, and gentle routines. Their classrooms are full of laughter, hugs, and little steps toward independence.

GSRP this week we learned all about the parts of an apple and had fun taste-testing different kinds of apples. 🍏🍎🍏 We also worked together to learn new songs and continued practicing our daily routines and classroom expectations. Our preschoolers are growing each day in confidence, teamwork, and joy! ☺️

🧸 Childcare for Alma Families

We continue to expand childcare services for our community, offering:

• Before and after school care

• Care on non-school days

• Snow day coverage

Please reach out to our office for enrollment details.

💙 Where Little Panther Cubs Begin Big Journeys

At Luce Road, we are proud of the way our Cubs are growing into caring, curious, and confident learners. This is where Little Panther Cubs begin big journeys—and week seven shows we are well on our way! 🐾

Warm Regards

Mr. Ernest Conerly
Principal/Program Director, Luce Road ECLC

This is how we Take Chances, Make Mistakes and Get Messy! Our little Panther Cubs are learning to ROAR with pride and how “we do school”!

Our Panther Cubs had a bushel of fun celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day! The children sampled different kinds of apples and even enjoyed some fresh apple cider. After tasting, they each chose their favorite apple and shared what they liked best. We rounded out the day with hands-on apple activities that made learning both tasty and fun!

It’s time for our Fall Parent–Teacher Conferences! These conferences are an important opportunity for us to connect, celebrate your child’s growth, and talk about how we can continue to support their learning together. Review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Conferences will take place October 8th and 9th 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Please locate the scroll bar at the top of the screen and look for your child's teacher name to sign up for a conference with their teacher! Each conference is approximately 15 minutes.

This week’s challenge is all about kindness! 💙 Our students were encouraged to show kindness by helping a friend, using kind words, or sharing a smile. At the end of the week, classes nominated someone who showed the most kindness to be recognized! 🌟

Here are our winners!

• Ryker from Ms. Lynn

• Max from Ms. Brea

• Charlotte from Ms. Emily

• Easton from Mrs. Heather

• Jackson from Ms. Dolores

• Charlotte from Ms. Jenn

• Ella from Ms. Hutchinson

• Lucy from Ms. Redlawski

• Easton from Mrs. Falor

• Mariano from Ms. Derby

• Ava from Ms. Hilliard

• Emilia from Ms. Fox

• Armando from Mr. Willi

Picture retakes for Kindergarten are going to be Monday October 6th. If your child is getting retakes please send the original photos with your student. If you would like to place an order visit www.studioonefiftyfour.com . This is also the day that - G.S.R.P. and Head Start Photos will be done !

School dismisses at 11:33.

We are offering Early Release Care for PK–5 from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm at Luce Road. Bussing to Luce Road from the other elementary schools is available. Click Here to register.

We are offering all day care for PK-5th grade. If you are interested in registering your student click here.

Please help your child dress for the weather. Our Panther Cubs have outdoor recess 3 to 4 times a day. Mornings can be chilly, so send a jacket or hoodie and closed-toe shoes. Students are expected to go outside each time. Please label all items with your child’s name. Thank you for keeping our Cubs comfy and ready to play!

To pick up your child, please show your Pick Up Line Tag. If you do not have it, you must present a photo ID to the office staff. This is required every day, even if you forgot your tag.

For safety, please do not remove your child from the pick up line until a staff member dismisses them. Thank you for helping us keep all students safe.

Parents and guardians, please label your Panther Cub’s belongings, including backpack, coat, lunch box, and water bottle. Our Lost and Found is filling up, and labeled items can be returned quickly. Thank you for your help!

Please make sure you send a change of clothes in for your student. Sometimes accidents happen and it’s helpful for them to have a change of clothes.

Please make sure ALL of your student’s belongings are labeled with their name! If it gets lost, staff will know who to return it to!

We offer before and after school child care for our K-5 students. This program is housed at Luce Road ECLC. Drop off begins at 6am for before school care and pick up for after school care is until 6pm.

Transportation is available in the morning to bus students from Luce Road to their appropriate schools and from their schools to Luce Road for after care.

We still have 10 spots open for our after care program. We have 10 spaces for before care. To sign up please visit: https://forms.gle/jvrUeWdYu1wC4xMV9 To pay the deposit visit: https://almaschools.revtrak.net/

If you have any questions reach out to Kimberly Hamad at khamad@almaschools.net