LTE Community Update

Thanksgiving Break - November 24-28

Have a wonderful week!

Please join us in congratulating our Apple Award nominations from Lone Tree Elementary!

• Teresa Lane, 1st-Grade Teacher, Certified Staff Member

• Robin O'Rourke, Educational Assistant, Classified Staff Member

• Information and application form - Matilda, Jr.

• Forms and payment will be accepted beginning Friday, January, 8 am.

• Enrollment is first-come, first-served—payment must accompany the form.

• Enrollment is capped at 50 actors.

• Lone Tree Elementary's Food Drive - We will keep filling up the bins until We Don't Waste can pick them up on Tuesday, December 2. Thanks for your participation!
• DCSD Open Enrollment - The first round of Open Enrollment for the 26/27 school year is now open and closes at 4:00 pm on December 1. Contact Carin Buster, LTE Registrar, at cbuster@dcsdk12.org or 303-387-7454 with any questions.

• State Mandated Testing at LTE - Testing dates: April 6 through April 10, 2026, for students in grades 3-6. 5th graders also test on April 13. **Please note, all opt-outs must be entered into the Parent Portal by December 5, 2025. Direct any questions to Melodee Lee at melodee.lee@dcsdk12.org.

Here is the link to PTO's November Newsletter

Your Gear Awaits! - We're excited to bring you custom gear made just for you. Just so you know, once the store closes, orders are final, and we won't be able to accept add-ons. Grab your favorites while you can!

Lone Tree Elementary Spirit Wear from Denver Athletic

Store Closes on November 23, 2025, at 11:59 pm

Help support Lone Tree Elementary's Food Drive!

October 31- December 1

Drop off items to the carts located by the main entrance, or have students add to the bins in our Town Center. Thanks for supporting this effort!

Marquee Rental Information and Requests

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After School Enrichment

• Chess Wizards Winter 2026 Flyer- January 12th through March 9th

District/Community Events

• Current Cresthill Middle School Newsletter
• Dec 1-3 Cresthill Future Cougar Girls' Basketball Camp

November 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break!

December 2-6

• iReady Reading Diagnostic Testing for K-6th

Monday, December 1

• First Round of Open Enrollment Ends
• Specials Rotations - K-2, Bird Week, 3-6, Week 3 Electives
• Please watch LTE10 Student News
• Last day to donate food for We Don't Waste

Tuesday, December 2

• We Don't Waste picks up food donations

Wednesday, December 3

Thursday, December 4

Friday, December 5

• 8:30-9 am - 1st Audubon Bird Observation Analysis - Daniels
• 9:10-9:40 am - 1st Audubon Bird Observation Analysis - Hume
• 9:45-10:15 am - 1st Audubon Bird Observation Analysis - Hume

• December 8-12 - iReady Math Diagnostic Testing (K-6th Grades)
• December 18, Thursday
• Last day of school before Winter Break
• Winter Celebrations - 8:30-9:30 am - Parents are welcome to attend these celebrations, and it is always best and much appreciated if there is a willingness to lend a helping hand with the activities.
• December 22 - January 5, Winter Break ⛄
• January 6 - Students return to school after Winter Break

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