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Langston Road Primary School

Colts Corner

November 2026 Newsletter

Colts CornerNovember 2026 Newsletter

October Recap ๐Ÿ“ธ October Recap ๐Ÿ“ธ

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Pumpkin Patch Fun ๐ŸŽƒ

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STAR Party ๐ŸŒŸ

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PreK Family Lunch ๐Ÿฅช

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Best Day Ever ๐ŸŽ‰

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Red Ribbon Week โค๏ธ

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Red Ribbon Week ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ŒImportant Dates๐Ÿ“Œ ๐Ÿ“ŒImportant Dates๐Ÿ“Œ

November Calendar. Happy Thanksgiving.
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November 2 - Coffee After Carline โ˜•

๐Ÿฉ Join us for coffee, doughnuts and conversation ftom 8-9 AM in the library. Mrs. Shumway will go over academic expectations for our students.

Join us for Coffee After Carline
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November 5 - Bananas for Books ๐ŸŒ

Join us for our Bananas for Books literacy night on Thursday, November 5th from 5โ€“6 PM! ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ Put your problem-solving skills to the test with an escape-room challenge, indulge in banana splits๐ŸŒ๐Ÿจ, and bring home FREE books and prizes! Weโ€™ll also have a sensory-friendly room for guests who prefer a quieter space.

Bananas for Books Thurs. Nov 5th 5-6 PM
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November 2nd-13th - WHALE Tales ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ

Our second grade students will participate in the WHALE Tales program at the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center. Every day for 2 weeks, the students will learn water safety and build up their swimming skills. On the last day, parents are invited to watch how far their students have come in their swimming ability.

November 11 - Veterans Day ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day.

November 17 - Second Grade Program ๐ŸŽถ

Join us in the cafeteria at 5:30 PM to hear our Second Grade in "Sing, America Sing!"

Kindergarten Thanksgiving Lunch Thursday, November 19th
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November 19 - Kindergarten Thanksgiving Lunch ๐Ÿ—

We invite all of our Kindergarten parents to join us on Thursday, November 19th for a special Thanksgiving lunch with your little Colt! โค๏ธ We look forward to sharing this special time with our kindergarten families!

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Lunch Payment Options:
๐Ÿ“ฑ Scan the QR code to prepurchase your cafeteria lunch by November 13th.
๐Ÿ’ต Bring $6 cash to purchase lunch.

๐Ÿšจ Please Note: No outside food or drinks are permitted.

We canโ€™t wait to celebrate the season of gratitude with our Kindergarten families! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ

November 20 - $1 Hat Day ๐Ÿงข

Students can bring $1 to wear a hat to school. This money collected will go towards our adult funds.

November 23rd-27th - Thanksgiving Break ๐Ÿฆƒ

Thanksgiving Break. No school.

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2026-2027 Academic Calendar
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Click on the calendar above for a printable version of the academic calendar.

Year at a Glance ๐Ÿ‘€ Year at a Glance ๐Ÿ‘€

A Year in the Life of a LRPS Colt. Open House and Title 1 Meeting - September 3. Grandparents Day - September 11. Bananas for Books - November 5. Kindergarten Thanksgiving Lunch - November 19. First Grade Christmas Lunch - December 10. STEM Night - January 21. Pre-K Valentines Lunch - February 11. Second Grade Spring Lunch - March 18. Pedals and Palettes Night - April 13. Purple Up Day - April 15. Primary Prom - April 23. Away to K Pre-K program - May 6. Field Day - May 7. **Dates are subject to change. More events can be found on the HCSD App and our Colts Corner Monthly Newsletter**
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A year in the life of the LRPS Colt. Spanish Version.
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Club Dates ๐Ÿ“† Club Dates ๐Ÿ“†

Art Club ๐ŸŽจ

Group A will meet on Wednesday, November 2nd

Group B will meet on Thursday, November 3rd

Please pick your student up on the car rider ramp by 5:15 PM.

Board Game Club ๐ŸŽฒ

Board Game Club will meet on Thursday, November 12th.

Please pick up your student by 4:45 PM on the car rider ramp.

Colt Chorale ๐ŸŽถ

Colt Chorale will meet twice this month.

Thursday, November 5th and Thursday, November 19th.

Please pick up your student on the car rider ramp by 4:45 PM.

Cooking Club ๐Ÿณ

Kindergarten and First Grade students will meet on Tuesday, November 10th.

Second Grade students will meet on Thursday, November 12th.

Please pick your students up on the car rider ramp by 5:00 PM.

Beanstack Reading App ๐Ÿ“š Beanstack Reading App ๐Ÿ“š

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This year, we are tracking reading at home through the free Beanstack app. Students can earn reading badges. For 6 reading badges earned in a month, they will get a special prize from Mrs. Castle.

Click here to view the LRPS Morning Announcements

School Social Work Spot ๐Ÿ’• School Social Work Spot ๐Ÿ’•

Build Your Family Help Bank Social Work Flyer
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ESOL Newsletter ๐Ÿ—ž ESOL Newsletter ๐Ÿ—ž

ESOL Newsletter
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ESOL Newsletter Spanish
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Family Engagement Liaison ๐Ÿ‘‹ Family Engagement Liaison ๐Ÿ‘‹

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Hannah Mericle

As the Family Engagement Liaison, my job is to empower families to play an active role in their children's education. We believe families play a huge role in student success! Each month, I will post a newsletter with information about upcoming events and pictures from last month's fun activities. Reach out to me for any questions regarding family events, volunteering opportunities, and parent and community resources. I look forward to getting to know each of our LRPS families!


478-988-6148 Ext 9505

Hannah.Mericle@hcbe.net

Family Engagement - Langston Road Primary School

Family Engagement Guidebook ๐Ÿ“ƒ Family Engagement Guidebook ๐Ÿ“ƒ

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The 2026โ€“2027 Family Engagement Guidebook is now available. This guide explains what it means to be a Title I school, upcoming family events, our academic goals, and ways families can support student success. View the PDF version below or pick up a hard copy from the Parent Resource Center in the front office during school life.
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District Parent and Family Engagement Plan 26-27 SPANISH.pdf
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District Parent and Family Engagement Plan 26-27 ENGLISH.pdf
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Download Our Mobile App๐Ÿ“ฒ Download Our Mobile App๐Ÿ“ฒ

The best way to stay in communication with your student's teacher and school staff is through the HCSD App. If you need help signing on to the app, call us at 478-988-6148 for assistance.

Please note, only a student's legal guardian can log on to their account.

HCSD Moblie App
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Click to Download on App Store

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Click to Download on Google Play

Here Comes the Bus ๐ŸšŒ Here Comes the Bus ๐ŸšŒ

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View the real-time location of your child's school bus on your phone using the free Here Comes the Bus app. The app uses data from bus GPS's to provide a map showing where the bus is and how close it is to your home.

Once registered on the app, you can set up notifications for alert radius and other preferences.

Click Here to Follow LRPS on Facebook

Lindsey Student Support Center ๐Ÿซ Lindsey Student Support Center ๐Ÿซ

The Lindsey Student Support Center building
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The LSSC is available to families in Houston County and provide several resources including a food pantry, warm coats and school supplies.

81 Tabor Drive

Warner Robins, GA

478-929-7818

Mon - Thur 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Food Pantry: Tue or Thur 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Clinic: Tue 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m

Resource Room: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Click here to view the LSSC Newsletter

Happy Birthday Digital Sign ๐ŸŽ‚ Happy Birthday Digital Sign ๐ŸŽ‚

Happy Birthday Digital Sign
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If you would like your childโ€™s picture and birthday posted on our digital sign in front of the school, please click the picture below to access the sign-up form. The cost is $20, cash or check (payable to Langston Road Primary School). Your student's birthday message will appear on the digital sign in front of the school for the week of their birthday (Sun-Sat). You can send $20 in to your child's teacher with the birthday form or drop it off in the front office.

*Please contact Mrs. Castle with any questions. melissa.castle@hcbe.net

What's For Lunch? ๐Ÿ• What's For Lunch? ๐Ÿ•

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A breakfast and lunch is available every day to each student at no cost to families. Additional items including snacks, drinks, or ice cream may be purchased at the register.

Add money to your student's account by using the MySchoolBucks app/website:

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NOVEMBER MENUS

P.B.I.S. โญ P.B.I.S. โญ

LRPS uses PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) to promote safety and appropriate behavior. Our goal is to recognize and reward students who uphold our schools STAR expectations. Throughout the year, we will have a STAR parties to celebrate students who have earned enough points by meeting the STAR expections.

This month, our WE principle is...

We take action!

STAR Expectations. Stay Safe. Take Responsibility. Always Work Together. Respect Yourself and Others.
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November Read-Alongs ๐Ÿ“– November Read-Alongs ๐Ÿ“–

'Enemy Pie' read by Camryn Manheim
'So Much Slime' read by June Squibb
Click Here to Find More Read-Alongs

Free Educational Games ๐ŸŽฎ Free Educational Games ๐ŸŽฎ

Click each icon below to be directed to their website for some free learning-filled fun!

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Cool Math Games

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National Geographic Kids

PBS Kids
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PBS Kids

ABC Ya!
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ABCya!

Nasa Kids Club
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Nasa Kids Club

Star Fall
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Starfall

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