Hello From Principal Bissue

Hello, Lion Families!

November is here, and it's hard to believe how quickly this school year is moving! As we head toward Thanksgiving break, I've been reflecting on how much we have to be thankful for here at LGCS.

One of the things I appreciate most about our little school is the relationships we build with our students and families. We have the opportunity to know our kiddos, celebrate their successes, help them through challenges, and watch them grow. None of that happens without the partnership between home and school.

As we continue into our second quarter, we're also taking a closer look at some of our schoolwide expectations. One area we're focusing on is student cell phone use. We want our students to be present, engaged in their learning, and building positive relationships throughout the school day. You'll find important information below about our updated cell phone guidelines, along with letters for both parents and students. I encourage you to take a few minutes to review these together as a family.

We're also continuing to focus on attendance and punctuality. With our four-day school week, every minute of learning matters. Even those first few minutes of the morning help students settle in, connect with their teachers, and get their day started on the right foot. Thank you for making attendance a priority and helping your kiddos arrive ready to learn.

We also want to hear from you! Our Family Survey is now available, and I encourage every family to take a few minutes to share what's going well, what you appreciate, and where we can continue to improve. Your feedback helps us recognize the great things happening at LGCS while identifying areas where we can grow. Link is below.

As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to thank you for choosing LGCS and for continuing to work alongside us. We may not always get everything perfect, but when we communicate, listen, and support one another, we give our students the best opportunity to succeed.

After all, we really are Better Together!

Stay Safe, Stay Kind, Until Next Time,

Principal Bissue

Help us make this school year even better!

We want to hear about your child's experience at LGCS! Share what's going well, what you appreciate, and where we can grow. Your feedback helps us celebrate our successes and make thoughtful improvements for our students and families.

Please complete one survey per child so each child's experience is represented.

👉 Share Your Voice: Take the Family Survey!

Thank you for taking a few minutes to support our school and help shape the rest of our year!

At LGCS, we want our students to be present, engaged, and focused on learning. While technology is part of our everyday lives, we also recognize that cell phones and other personal electronic devices can create unnecessary distractions during the school day.

As part of our Away for the Day expectations, we are making some important updates to how personal electronic devices are managed during class.

What's changing? Students who bring personal electronic devices to school will be expected to place them in the designated classroom device holder when entering each class and retrieve them when leaving that class block. This includes cell phones, earbuds, cellular-capable smartwatches, and other personal electronic devices.

Our goal is not to eliminate technology, but to help students stay focused, build positive relationships, and make the most of their instructional time.

Please take a few minutes to review the two letters attached below. They explain the updated expectations, approved exceptions, and consequences for not following the guidelines.

We encourage families to talk with their students about these expectations. If you need to reach your child during the school day, please contact the school office.

Thank you for partnering with us to create a positive and productive learning environment!

Be Present. Be Respectful. Be Responsible.

November is focused on Gratitude: is choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives. Please see the family newsletter below, or login to CharacterStrong.com to find more resources! Thank you for supporting the development of strong character with your family at home!

What a fantastic Halloween Carnival! A huge thank you to our Lions Pride parent group for organizing such a fun and successful event for our school and community!

We also want to thank all of our volunteers, families, raffle donors, and sponsors who contributed their time, donations, and support to make this event possible.

Events like this don't happen without a community coming together, and we are so grateful for everyone who played a part in making this year's carnival such a success!

Our Lion's Pride parent group continues to be an incredible support to our school. From organizing events and fundraisers to creating fun ways to bring our families together, they help make Lake George Charter School such a special place. We are always looking for more families to join and get involved. Your ideas, energy, and support make a big difference in what we can do together.

The Lion's Pride parent group meets on the second Thursday of each month, and everyone is welcome to join. We’d love to have you be part of the conversation and the fun!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/555758412145033

Next Official Meeting: November 12th @ 3pm in the teacher's lounge

November is a wonderful time to reflect on what we are thankful for, and I am especially thankful for our Lake George Charter School community!

Keeping our students safe takes all of us working together. Whether it's driving slowly through our parking lot, reporting a safety concern, or simply looking out for one another, every little action makes a difference.

As winter approaches, please remember to use extra caution during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Snow, ice, and busy parking lots require a little extra patience!

Thank you for helping make LGCS a safe, caring place for our students to learn and grow!

Mrs. Christy
School Security

Next Board Meeting:

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 4:30 PM

Our LGCS Board meetings are open to the public, and we encourage our families and community members to join us!

You are welcome to attend in person in the LGCS Library or Gym, depending on the meeting location, or join virtually through Zoom. The Zoom link will be shared with the meeting agenda as we get closer to the meeting date.

We recently transitioned back from YouTube to Zoom to make meetings more convenient and accessible for our families and community. Zoom also allows those attending virtually to participate in public comment if they wish.

If you would prefer to submit a public comment in writing, you are welcome to email boardsecretary@lgcsco.org for your comment to be shared during the meeting.

We appreciate our families and community members taking an active interest in our school and welcome your participation!

Board Members may be reached at:

Julie M Gilley, President boardmember12@lgcsco.org

Jim Beall, Vice President boardmember11@lgcsco.org

Amanda Redd, Secretary/Treasurer boardmember10@lgcsco.org

Fred Zuercher, Representative boardmember7@lgcsco.org

Kate Rix, Representative boardmember14@lgcsco.org

See our website for past board bulletins: lakegeorgecharterschool.com

Check out our most recent Board Bulletin below.

Park County District Board Meetings the second Monday of the month @ 5 p.m.

Here is the link to access the District board calendars, docs, and agendas.

https://www.parkcountyre2.org/en-US/board-of-education-e7304c02

We want to share a few staffing updates and opportunities here at LGCS.

Carol Holmes is no longer employed with Lake George Charter School. We appreciate the time she spent with our students and wish her the best in her future endeavors.

We're Hiring! LGCS is currently seeking a secondary teacher to join our team! We're especially interested in candidates with experience in English Language Arts (ELA), foreign languages, and secondary electives. Please see the hiring flyer below for more information.

Substitute Teachers Needed! We're always looking for dependable substitutes to support our classrooms! Having a strong substitute team allows us to maintain consistency for our students while supporting our teachers and staff when they need to be away.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our LGCS team, we'd love to hear from you!

Help us spread the word! 💙

Nov 2- Book Blast Starts

Nov 5- Elementary Trimester 1 Ends

Nov 9- Elementary Trimester 2 Starts

Nov 10- K-Kids @ 4:15

Nov 10- BAC (Building Accountability Committee; Open to new members) @ 4:30

Nov 11- Second Grade Career Day @ 2:40

Nov 11- Secondary Basketball Practice @ 4:30

Nov 12- Elementary Report Cards Home

Nov 12- Second Grade Career Day @ 2:40

Nov 12- Lion's Pride Meeting @ 3pm in the teacher's lounge

Nov 14- Gem & Mineral Club 8:00-12:00

Nov 15- PPHS 1:00 - 4:30

Nov 17- LGCS Board Mtg @ 4:30

Nov 18- Secondary Basketball Practice @ 4:30

Nov 19- Secondary Progress Reports Home

Nov 23-Nov 26- Thanksgiving Break

LGCS may need to close for a variety of reasons that are out of our immediate control.

Some of those reasons might be:

1. Weather Conditions: Snow, icy roads, and/or wind.

2. Boiler, plumbing, or emergency alarm systems.

3. Other emergencies deemed by the Administrator/Superintendent to warrant the school to close.

If a decision is made to cancel or delay school, initial phone calls will be made as early as possible. For evening notifications, we aim to send messages by 9:00 pm, while morning notifications will go out by 5:30 am. Any delay or closure information will also be posted on our website at www.lakegeorgecharterschool.com and shared with local TV stations. Additionally, you will receive an email and/or phone call, depending on the preference you selected during registration. If you aren’t receiving these notifications but believe you should be, please see Mrs. Kathleen Little or Mrs. April Patton in the front office so we can ensure your contact information is up-to-date.

For a delayed start, the school will open at 9:30 am. Please do not drop off your children before this time, as there will be no supervision available. On delayed-start days, breakfast will not be served.

In the event of a 2-hour delay, we ask that families use their best judgment regarding safe travel. With families traveling from different areas around Park and Teller County, we understand that road conditions can vary significantly. Please prioritize your family’s safety and call the school if you decide it’s best to stay home. This helps us ensure that everyone is accounted for and allows us to adjust our student count accordingly.