The Lemon Crest ROAR
August 21, 2026
Dear Lemon Crest Families,
🦁 First week of school - successfully completed! 🦁
What an amazing first week of school we’ve had! Our Lions have come back to campus ready to learn, reconnect, make new friends, and show what it means to be part of the Lemon Crest family. I have been SO impressed with how amazing our students have been doing these first few days, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing things they accomplish this year!
What is ROAR?
Whether you’ve been a Lion for years or you’re brand new to Lemon Crest, you’ll notice that we talk about ROAR a lot! ROAR represents our school-wide expectations for how we learn, play, and treat one another. Our three big goals are To Learn, To Stay Safe, and To Have Fun, and to do those things, we show ROAR every day: Respectful, On Task, Always Safe, and Responsible. Teachers will continue talking about ROAR in classrooms, and we’ll reinforce these expectations during daily morning announcements, our grade-level gatherings, and all-school assemblies that take place on the first Friday of each month. Our Lions have done an incredible job showing their ROAR this week, and we are so proud of them!
Campus Construction & Renovation Update
We know there is still some construction happening around campus, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as these exciting improvements come together! Here are our current estimated timelines:
Second ESS Building: Expected to be completed around October 1
Kitchen: Expected to be open around September 14
Library: Expected to be completed around October 1
Grass/Landscaping: Our grass will be landscaped and cut this week and into next week
We are so excited to see these spaces come together and can’t wait for our students and families to enjoy them!
A HUGE Shout-Out to Our Families!
Finally, a BIG shout-out to our parents/caregivers and families for being so patient, flexible, and positive this week! We know the first week of school can be just as stressful for the grown-ups as it is for our kids: new routines, drop-off and pick-up, schedules, construction, and ALL the first-week-of-school things! 😅 Thank you for partnering with us, giving everyone a little grace, and helping us start the year on such a positive note.
Here’s to an incredible year of Growing Stronger Together! 🌱🦁💛
Take care,
Jen Price
Principal, Lemon Crest Elementary
Feeding San Diego Food Distribution Begins on Wednesday, August 26
This year, we are grateful to be partnering once again with Feeding San Diego! Food distribution of fresh produce and dry goods takes place every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month in the MPR from 11:30-1:30. It is first come, first served and we encourage everyone to bring their own reusable bags. Students must be accompanied by an adult and any leftover food will be available for ESS families during pick-up.
This year, our school-wide theme is Growing Stronger Together, inspired by the book The Together Tree by Aisha Saeed. In the story, a tree grows stronger as the animals around it work together, support one another, and celebrate their unique strengths. It reminds us that when we care for one another and work toward a common goal, our entire community flourishes.
At Lemon Crest, we believe every student, family, and staff member plays an important role in helping our school grow. Together, we create a place where students feel safe, valued, challenged, and inspired to do their very best. By building strong relationships, showing kindness, and working as a team, we help every child reach their full potential.
Here is a Read Aloud by Principal Price of the book, The Together Tree. Each classroom also has this book to read and enjoy with the class this year.
Improving our school's attendance and reducing tardies is one of our big school goals!
Coming to school every day on time matters! Attendance is directly linked to academic success, social-emotional development, and future opportunities! We pledge to work with you in order to support your family in getting your child to school every day on time!
If your child is sick, please call the Front Office at 619-390-2527 and press option 1or email: lcattendance@lsusd.net
Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.
Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.
Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.
Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.
Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.
If you're finding that your child doesn't want to come to school, please reach out to your child's teacher or our School Counselor, Ms. Pfab, so we can work together to support your family! Below is an article about what you can do when your child doesn't want to go to school.
