LTE Community Update

Douglas County Schools conducts annual vision and hearing screenings for students in state-mandated grades (K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9), as well as new and special education students. Parents will be notified by mail or email if their child fails a screening or requires a referral for further evaluation by an eye doctor or the district audiology department. To opt your child out of these screenings, submit a written request to your school or school nurse at least one day in advance.

Click this link for more information: Vision and Hearing Letter

Yesterday, we successfully conducted our routine 15-minute lockdown drill. The drill went smoothly, and our students did an excellent job following all instructions. We will conduct our next practice in the spring. As student safety is our top priority, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

We had an amazing time at Run4Funds last week! Thank you to everyone who helped the event run so smoothly. Thanks to our generous community, we not only reached our goal—we surpassed it! We truly have the best parent community. As a reminder, all donations are due tomorrow, Friday, September 25.

Check out these important links:

• LTE's 9th Annual Run4Funds
• Parent Portal Password: lions26

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 25 - All Donations Due

Friday, October 23 - Prize Day

• Dippin' Dots - If the school reaches the goal of $65,000 raised, students will get Dippin Dots on prize day. They will receive the Rainbow Ice flavor that is dairy free and nut free. However, it is manufactured in a facility that processes milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy. Please let your teacher or the office know if you have concerns about allergies for your student.

  
  

Mark your calendars! Thursday, October 1, is a crucial day for our school. It's the official "Count Day," and your child's attendance directly impacts our school's funding for the entire academic year.

State funding is allocated to schools based on the number of students present on this single day. By ensuring your child is in their classroom on October 1st, you are helping us secure the essential resources needed to provide the best possible education for every student. This funding supports:

• Hiring and retaining high-quality teachers

• Purchasing updated books and technology

• Maintaining important programs and extracurricular activities

• Keeping class sizes manageable

Every student counted means more resources for our school community. We understand that illnesses can be unpredictable. If your child must be absent on October 1, please let the school office know as soon as possible, as there is a short window to ensure they are included in the official count.

Let's make every student count! We appreciate your partnership in making our school a thriving learning environment.

This week students in grades 3-5 attended an informational meeting about LTE's Battle of the Books Program. It is an amazing program where students have the opportunity to read specific stories then compete as teams to answer questions on the given books. This is a great opportunity for students to read, engage in fun activities and conversations about books, and culminate their experience by competing in game-show-style battles.

If your student is excited to join Battle of the Books, here is how to get started:

• Students form teams of 5-7
• Find an adult who will agree to coach the team - Every team requires a parent or adult coach. If you are able to volunteer, please consider signing up as a coach.
• Commit to reading great books and attending weekly practices
• Participate in LTE's Battle of the Books Event Day on January 20.
• Be ready to participate in the Lone Tree Branch Battle if on a winning team

Monday, October 5 - Deadline for coaches to register their teams, including the names of all team members. Sign your teams up here

If you have any questions, please contact Megan Koonce: Megan.Koonce@dcsdk12.org

Students in grades 3–5 are invited to join our new elementary choir! Rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays from 7:30–8:00 a.m., beginning October 28.

Students will build healthy singing skills, musicianship, teamwork, and performance confidence. They will have opportunities to perform within the school setting, with possible community outreach opportunities.

No previous choir experience is needed—just a love of singing and a willingness to learn! Because choir is a team, students are expected to attend rehearsals consistently.

In order to join the LTE School Choir, please fill out this link by Wednesday, October 21st. Reach out to Mrs. Ready if you have any questions.

Check out our Specials Newsletter to see all the wonderful learning happening in Art, Music, and PE!

• PTO September Newsletter - check out the latest newsletter!
• Marquee Rental Request

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HRHS Athletics Elementary Nights schedule! HRHS has selected one game for each fall sport and would love for students and families to come out, support the Falcons, and see what HRHS athletics are all about!

• Thursday, Oct. 8 - GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL - HRHS V. ROCK CANYON
• Friday, Oct. 9 - FOOTBALL - HRHS V. HORIZON

HRHS Athletics Flyer - Click on this link for more dates and information.

Aspiring Artist Club:

When you get a chance, be sure to take a look at all the new Afternoon Art Clubs Mrs. Hodges is offering this year! Art Club students will have the opportunity to do exciting new projects in our own Lone Tree Elementary Art Studio with Mrs. Hodges.

Sessions offered this year:

Abstract Acrylics

Ceramic Clay

Sensory Art

For more information: Aspiring Artists Club Info.

Additional After-School Enrichment Opportunities

After-School Enrichment Opportunities

Join us for an empowering workshop with Rocky Heights Middle School parent and Certified Family Coach Livi Maldonado!

• Date: Tuesday, October 20th

• Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

• Location: Rocky Heights Middle School

• Speaker: Livi Maldonado (Certified Family Coach, Founder of Family Dynamics)

What You’ll Learn: Get practical tools to help your family reinforce expectations and reduce everyday conflict around:

• Tech boundaries

• Organization

• Building student independence

Learn how to shift from constant managing to coaching your student toward long-term success!

RSVP HERE | View Event Flier

Please reserve your spot ahead of time!

Highlands Ranch High School is offering Falcon Tours for perspective families. Check out this flyer for more information: 26-27 HRHS Tour Dates

Monday, September 28

• Specials Rotations - Bee Week
• Kindergarten Audubon - Animal Ambassadors and Seed Balls
• 8:30-9:30 - Gale
• 9:40-10:40 - Reece
• 12:45-1:45 - Smith
  

Tuesday, September 29

• Ocean First Institute Day - All classes will rotate through stations with Ocean First Institute as they learn about sea turtles, microplastics, and how we can impact the ocean from a headwater state.

Wednesday, September 30

• Ocean First Institute Day - All classes will rotate through stations with Ocean First Institute as they learn about sea turtles, microplastics, and how we can impact the ocean from a headwater state.

Thursday, October 1

• Vision and Hearing testing
• 3:30-7:00 pm - Parent Teacher Conferences

Friday, October 2

• Friday Delayed Start:
• 8:45 am - Drop-off soft start/Students enter the building
• 9:00 am - Bell Rings/Students should be in class
• 9:05 am - Sign-in required for tardy students
• Picture Day Retakes
• 5th grade Audubon - Water Quality Day at LTE

• 11:15 - 12:30 - Hartman

• 1:30 - 2:45 - Jaramillo

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