LTE Community Update
April 16, 2026
Let's Celebrate! 🥳
Dear Lone Tree Elementary Families and Staff,
I am so excited to let you know that Lone Tree Elementary is the recipient of the following award(s) from the Colorado Department of Education!
- 2025 Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award
- 2025 John Irwin School of Excellence
We are so proud of all the amazing students, teachers, and staff at Lone Tree Elementary, and we are thankful for Mindy Persichina's leadership. As a district, we want to celebrate the dedication and hard work of Lone Tree Elementary's students, staff, and families!
The staff and families of Lone Tree Elementary are invited to a special event recognizing your school.
State of DCSD Community Event, Monday, May 4 | 6:00 p.m. RSVP HERE
DCSD Legacy Campus, 10035 S. Peoria Street, Lone Tree
In addition to celebrating our award-winning schools, I will be presenting the state of our district to our community. The community will also hear from some of our amazing future graduates as they share their experiences in our schools and how those experiences prepared them to enter college or the workforce. We hope you will join us to help celebrate Lone Tree Elementary!
Sincerely,
Erin Kane
Superintendent, Douglas County School District
P.S. The 2026 DCSD Elementary School Art Show will be on display during the State of DCSD event. Be sure to allow some extra time to check it out!
Upcoming 4-Day Weekend
- Friday, April 24 - No School - Professional Development Day for Staff
- Monday, April 27 - No School -Teacher Comp Day
From PTO...
Link here for PTO's April Newsletter.
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Glow and Give: Retro Rewind!
- Wear your 80s/90s clothing, brightest whites, or neon clothing so you can GLOW!
- We recommend eating dinner before—only light snacks and water will be available at the event.
- Parking is available in the school lot or at the DMV across the street after 5:30 pm.
- Your pre-purchased, digital tickets can be looked up at the door using your name or purchased at the event. Buy your tickets NOW!
- All people attending need a ticket. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Neon LTE fanny packs and GLOW glasses are included with your child's ticket purchase (while supplies last).
- Live auction STARTS at 6:45 pm in the gym! You need to be present to bid on an opportunity to PIE Principal Persichina and our SRO Kyle Goudy at the event.
- Glow in the Dark Mini Golf is $7.50 per round of 9 holes and can be purchased online or at the event. There are two 9-hole mini golf courses, and all rounds are first-come, first-served. The last round starts at 7:45 pm.
- All purchases are online; no cash will be accepted at the event.
SILENT AUCTION closes 4/17 at 9:30 pm.
Lucky Lion Smoothie Fundraiser - Sip for a cause, all month long!
Thanks to our neighbors across the street, Vibe Foods has created a special LUCKY LION SMOOTHIE! Named after the Lone Tree Elementary mascot (go Lions!), the smoothie is made with fresh ingredients and is sure to start summer off right. Every time someone orders a LUCKY LION SMOOTHIE during April, 15% of sales come back to our school.
Summer, After-School, District/Feeder Area Opportunities
After School and District/Community Events
Books and Brushes
Incoming Kindergartners- June 8th-12th, 8:30-11:30
Books and Brushes
Incoming 1st-3rd Graders- June 8th-12th, 12:30-3:30
Oodles of Doodles
Reading Tree
Upcoming Dates for Your Calendar
In addition to other events on our calendar, here are a couple of important dates to set aside.
May 1 & 2, 6:30 pm - Matilda, Jr. Performances
May 4-7 - Elementary Student Art Exhibition at Legacy Campus
May 4-8 - iReady Math Diagnostic Testing (K-6)
May 8 - Talent Show
May 20 - Field Day
Thursday, May 21 - Teacher Experience Day
Wednesday, May 27, 8:45 am - 6th Grade Continuation - Students are excused after the ceremony
Thursday, May 28, 8:45 am - 5th Grade Continuation - Students are excused after the ceremony
Thursday, May 28 - Last Day of School
🦁 Week of April 20-May 1 (two weeks) 🦁
Monday, April 20
- Specials Rotations - K-2 Bee Week, 3-6 Week Three Electives
- LTE10 Student News
Tuesday, April 21
- 9:30 am - 2 pm - Being there 2nd grade - South Platte Nature Center
- 2-3 pm - Talent Show Auditions
Wednesday, April 22
- Iowa Testing for 6th
Thursday, April 23
Friday, April 24- No School - Professional Development Day
Tuesday, April 28
- Specials Rotations - K-6 Bird Week
- LTE10 Student News
Wednesday, April 29
- iReady Reading Diagnostic Testing (K-6th Grades)
- 9:30 am - 2 pm - Kindergarten Being There - Carson Nature Center
Thursday, April 30
- iReady Reading Diagnostic Testing (K-6th Grades)
- iReady Reading Diagnostic Testing (K-6th Grades)
- 1:30-3 pm - Matilda, Jr - All School Performance
- 6:30 pm - Matilda, Jr - Evening Performance
- 6:30 pm - Matilda, Jr - Evening Performance
🔶 Here is our News/Events page with links to past Community Updates 🔶
