Little Spartans News
March 2023
A Note From the Director:
Thank you all for a wonderful School Readiness Carnival! Over 450 people were in attendance. We would not have had such a great event without our amazing staff, families, students, and community partners!
Read Across America Dress-up Days
- Monday, February 27th- One Fish, Two Fish- Wear something red or blue!
- Tuesday, February 28th- The Cat in the Hat- Wear stripes and/or your favorite hat!
- Wednesday, March 1st- Wacky Wednesday- Get wacky! Wear your clothes backwards, inside out, or mismatched!
- Thursday, March 2nd- Green Eggs and Ham- Wear something GREEN!
- Friday, March 3rd- The Lorax- Wear a silly mustache!
Kindergarten Round-Up
See flyer below....Kindergarten Round-up will take place on Saturday, April 22nd from 9:00am-3:00p.m. Principals and staff from each elementary school will be in attendance at Little Spartans to meet new students for the 2023-2024 school year. The Health Department will also be onsite and available for immunizations. Many other community partners will also be in attendance!
Attendance
Attending school, even at the preschool/kindergarten level, is important in the early development of young children. Attendance challenges started in February and will continue in March. The top two classrooms/sessions with the highest attendance rate for the month of February and March will earn a certificate for each student to receive a free ice cream from Jack's Donuts! Thank you Jack's Donuts for your donation!
Preschool Interest Survey 2023-2024
The preschool interest survey for 23-24 is now out on social media. Please help us spread the word so we can begin preparing for class sizes for the 23-24 school year....Here is the link: https://forms.gle/GZ8jMwHSpaFJcpMp8
Recruitment
Do you know families who have or will have children between 3 & 5 years of age for the 2023-2024 school year? Be sure to send them our number 765-827-0191 Ext. 1. We can discuss program options and/or schedule a visit. LSP is an amazing facility for young learners!
Recess/Outdoor Learning
Children will go outside to play unless the feels like temperature is below twenty-eight degrees. Even though the afternoons are getting warmer, the mornings are still very chilly. Please be sure children are dressed appropriately to play outside.
Donations
LSP is the home of the Spartan Closet. We accept donations of gently used clothing (all sizes). We are currently in need of gently used children's clothing. 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
Procedures for sick students can be found later in the newsletter. A rule of thumb to follow is 'students must be free of fever/diarrhea/vomiting for 24 hours (without medication) before returning to school.'
Bookmobile
This year we have partnered with the Fayette County Public Library. The bookmobile will be back at LSP on March 9th and 23rd from 10:00a.m.-2:30p.m. This is a great way for families to utilize community resources!
2 Hour Delays and Closings
If the Fayette County School Corporation (FCSC) delays, there will be NO AM preschool sessions. Full day Head Start students will be picked up on the bus two hours later than their normal morning pick-up time. Full day Head Start students can be dropped off at 9:50a.m. if they do not ride the bus. Our kindergarten transition classroom can also be dropped off at 9:50a.m. like normal and class will begin at 10:00a.m. If FCSC were to close, then there will be NO PRESCHOOL OR KINDERGARTEN sessions for the day.
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 ClassDojo, and Social Media (Facebook/Twitter). If your phone number changes for any reason, please notify the office so we can update our system!
Important Dates to Note:
-3/2- Food Pantry @3:30-5:00p.m.
-3/9- Bookmobile Visit @10:00-2:30p.m.
-3/14- FCSC Board Meeting @6:30-8:00p.m.
-3/16- Head Start Fatherhood Meeting @5:30-7:00p.m.
-3/21- Head Start KDG Transition/Egg Hunt @5:30-6:45p.m.
-3/23- Bookmobile Visit @10:00-2:30p.m.
-3/23- Food Pantry @3:30-5:00p.m.
-3/27-3/31- Spring Break (No School)
-4/6- Bunnies and Brownies Event @Park @5:00-7:00p.m.
-4/7- Good Friday (No School)
-4/22- Kindergarten Round-up @9:00-3:00p.m.
Please reach out if you need anything at all.
Sincerely,
Mallory Cameron
School Phone: 765-827-0191
Email: mcameron@fayette.k12.in.us
Theme 2022-2023: Wild About Preschool!
Mission: Provide comprehensive and high quality education in an inclusive social setting by professional, competent, and compassionate staff. Promote the growth and development of children and families while improving their quality of life in an ever changing society.
Food Pantry Distribution
Kindergarten Round-up
Bunnies and Brownies
Ready 4K
Firefly
School Bus Stop Arm
Student Sick Procedure
LSP Preschool Options
- Head Start- 3-5 year old children, must meet eligibility requirements, 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
- Kindergarten Transition- (Ms. Erin's class), 5 year old children who are Kindergarten eligible and pre-selected from the 21-22 school year, Monday-Friday full 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.
Morning drop-off begins at 7:50a.m. each morning.
FCSC Calendar
Little Spartans Preschool
Email: mcameron@fayette.k12.in.us
Website: https://earlychild.fayette.k12.in.us/o/preschool
Location: 1800 North Eastern Avenue, Connersville, IN, USA
Phone: (765) 827-0191
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/School/Little-Spartans-Preschool-101332685186386/
Twitter: @MCameronFCSC