Little Spartans News

A Note From the Director:

LSP Families,

I hope everyone had a great Spring Break! April is filled with fun activities at LSP! :)

Head Start Families ONLY

Full day Head Start will have make-up sessions (8:00-12:30pm) on Friday, April 4th and Friday, April 25th. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
AM Head Start will attend full day (8:00-3:00pm) on Friday, April 11th and Thursday, April 24th. Students will be provided breakfast, lunch, and a snack.
Head Start March Parent Meetings:

April 3rd @5:30pm (Kindergarten Transition Meeting)

A Head Start Motherhood Program will be held on Friday, April 11th. Full Day Head Start will have their program at 9:00am, and Half Day Head Start will have their program at 12:30pm.
The next Behavior Workshop will be Wednesday, April 16th at 5:30pm.
A Head Start Fatherhood Program will take place on Thursday, May 1st at 6:00pm.
Head Start Policy Council will meet on Friday, April 25th at 8:30am.

Early Preschool Enrollment 2025-2026

Early enrollment for Head Start and Title Preschool (On My Way PreK) students will be Monday, May 5, 2025. Enrollment times will be 9:00-11:00am, 12:00-2:00pm, and 3:00-6:00pm.

Head Start is open to students who turn 3 years old by August 1, 2025, and are NOT eligible for kindergarten. Families may qualify by income, TANF, Food Stamps, or SSI Disability. Proof of income or assistance will be required. A copy of the child's birth certificate will also be required for enrollment. Income documentation can include any of the following: food stamp qualification letter (the card alone will not work), 2024 tax forms, 1 month of check stubs, TANF letter of qualification, SSI letter of qualification, or foster placement letter.

Title Preschool will be filled with students who qualify for "On My Way PreK" first. Parents/ guardians will need to apply on the May 5th date. There will be a representative from "On MY Way Pre-K" on-site to help you with the applications.

On My Way PreK Qualifications:

1. Students must be 4 years old before August 1, 2025 to apply.

2. Must completely fill out the application and submit all documentation needed.

3. Families enrolling should bring birth certificates for all children in the home, utility bill (within 30 days of May 5th) with parent/guardian name and address, parent/guardian photo ID, and a pay stub from each working adult in the home (within the last 30 days).

Documents are not required May 5th, but preschool spots will not be held unless all documents are submitted. See the flyer below for more information.

All remaining spots, for those who do not qualify, will be given on a first come/first serve basis during registration on July 22nd and 23rd.

Recess/Outdoor Learning

Please be sure to send your child to school in layers. Children will go outside to play unless the feels like temperature is below twenty-eight degrees. The weather is still chilly in the morning, but is warming up in the afternoon.

Donations

LSP is the home of the Spartan Closet. We are currently in need of gently used children's clothing, especially for warmer weather. If you or someone you know has some they would like to donate, they can drop off at the front office. We appreciate any support we can get to keep the Spartan Closet stocked for families.

Sick Student Procedures

A rule of thumb to follow is 'students must be free of fever/diarrhea/vomiting for 24 hours (without medication) before returning to school.' Please be sure to call the office to report any absences.

Bookmobile/Fayette County Public Library

This year we have partnered with the Fayette County Public Library. The bookmobile will be visiting LSP one to two times each month.. The bookmobile's April visits will be Thursday, April 3rd and 17th. The Fayette County Public Library will also be reading and doing crafts with our classrooms......Did you know Fayette County Public Library has family events? Be sure to check out their calendar HERE.

Safety, Safety, Safety

Don't be alarmed if you notice police presence at LSP! The Connersville Police Department and the Fayette County Sherriff's Department regularly visit to make sure our students and staff are safe. If there ever is an emergency, families will be notified via Powerschool Messenger, ClassDojo, and Social Media (Facebook). If your phone number changes for any reason, please notify the office so we can update our system!

Important Dates to Note for ALL Programs:

-April 3rd- Bookmobile Visit

-April 3rd- Kindergarten Transition Meeting @5:30-6:45pm

-April 4th- Preschool Staff Professional Development Day- ONLY Full Day Head Start in session (8:00-12:30pm).

-April 9th- Kindergarten Round-up @Home School @3:00-6:00pm

-April 10th- Kindergarten Round-up @Home School @3:00-6:00pm

-April 17th- Bookmobile Visit

-April 18th- Good Friday!- No School

-April 25th- Pinwheel Parade @9:00am

-May 2nd- Preschool Staff Professional Development Day- No Students

-May 5th- Early Registration for Head Start and Title Preschool (On My Way PreK) @9:00-11:00am, 12:00-2:00pm, 3:00-6:00pm

Please reach out if you need anything at all.

Sincerely,

Mallory Cameron

School Phone: 765-827-0191

Email: mcameron@fayette.k12.in.us

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April Chartwell Menus

CLICK the button to view Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack menus for April.

LSP is excited to share with families how they can support their child's transition to Kindergarten! This is a great way to learn about Kindergarten before Kindergarten Round-up on April 9th and 10th! Join us on Thursday, April 3rd, 5:30-6:45pm, at LSP!

Kindergarten Round-Up will be held at elementary schools on April 9th and 10th, 3:00-6:00pm. Students must be 5 years of age by 8.1.25 to attend.

Firefly and the Department of Children Services will be partnering with LSP on Friday, April 25th for a walk to raise awareness for child abuse prevention. At 9:00am, LSP students will walk to the DCS building with police department guidance. Any students not in session on Fridays at 9:00am may attend the walk with their parent/guardian.

Safety is always our number one priority! In order to keep our front lobby more secure, the front doors will ONLY be unlocked from 7:50-8:15a.m. A buzzer/intercom system has been installed on the right hand side of the front doors. If the front doors are locked, just push the green button and someone from the office will be right with you. The left door will then be unlocked so you can enter the lobby.

In Indiana, it's illegal for drivers to pass a stopped school bus that has its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended. Violators are not only putting a child's safety at risk, but they will also receive a fine. School buses are equipped with technology to track offenders. Please help us keep our children safe by stopping for school buses!

Head Start- 3-5 year old children, income based, Monday-Thursday 1/2 day OR Monday-Friday full day (4-5 year old children only)
Title One Preschool- 4-5 year old children, Monday-Friday 1/2 day
Developmental Preschool- 3-5 year old children, Monday-Friday 1/2 day

Half Day Sessions

8:00-11:30a.m. OR 11:30a.m.-3:00p.m.

Full Day Sessions

8:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

-Katherine Ammerman- Education Coach

-Jenny Amrhein- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Amanda Brown- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Kristen Frost- Title Preschool Teacher

-Brittney Harmeyer- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Erin Loyd- Head Start Teacher

-Scarlett Lux- Developmental Preschool Teacher

-Charlene Stanley- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Shelby Rader- Title Preschool Teacher

-Melissa Rowe- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Kelly Wenta- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Vanessa Willis- Developmental Preschool Teacher

The Fayette County School Corporation calendar can be found below. Little Spartans Preschool follows all scheduled breaks.

Fayette County School Corporation

Stay up to date with events happening within FCSC!

Five Easy Ways to Get Emergency-Ready

Learn whole names. Help children practice saying their own and family members’ whole names. Knowing these names can help family members find each other if they are separated in an emergency.
Practice addresses and phone numbers. Knowing these will allow a trusted adult to help contact you.
Point out special helpers in your neighborhood so children know which adults they can trust to help in an emergency. You can play “I Spy” to help children learn where to spot important helpers such as doctors, police officers, firefighters, and teachers.
Make an emergency plan to collect important information in one place. Write down your plan and post it where everyone can see. Keep copies of your plan in the car, in children’s backpacks, at work, with childcare providers, and with an out-of-town emergency contact.
Print an emergency plan here.
Make an emergency kit. Start with things that you already have (extra water bottles, canned food, an extra change of clothes), and then build from there. Add an item or two to your shopping list each week until your kit is done.
Print an emergency kit checklist here.