Little Spartans News

LSP Families,

Wow! August flew by, but we are off to a GREAT start! All of our programs are now in the building and our hearts could not be happier. Many thanks to all our families for following arrival and dismissal procedures! Safety is always our number one concern!

Dismissal Procedures

Dismissal procedures will start on the first day with students (see arrival/dismissal procedures later in the newsletter). Adults picking up students MUST have an ID with them. If an adult is not on the student's authorized pick-up list, then they will not be able to take the student with them. Keeping our young learners safe is always our number one priority!....Please be patient on the first few days of school. Our dismissal lines typically run a little slower so we can ensure all students are with their authorized adult. Once we get to know families, then the lines will run quicker.

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!

Little Spartans Preschool regularly practice emergency drills! During the first week of student attendance we will have a practice fire drill. Fire drills will be practiced at least once a month. We will also practice severe weather and lockdown drills each semester. Be sure to talk about the importance of being safe with your child!

Once Upon a Boo! Candy Walk!

LSP will be hosting Once Upon a Boo! Candy Walk! on Thursday, October 23rd, 5:00-6:30pm. Families are encouraged to dress in their best preschool friendly costumes. Please refrain from wearing face masks or having weapons. Police presence will be on site to ensure safety. LSP will be asking for donations of candy/treats for the event. Feel free to send in any packaged items with your student. We greatly appreciate any support for this fun event!

Staff Professional Development

The first Friday of each month (excluding September and January) will be no preschool student days. Staff will participate in professional development. No class days for Friday professional development will be the following: 10/3, 11/7, 12/5, 2/6, 3/6, 4/3, and 5/1. Any other no preschool class dates are listed on the dates to note and student calendars.

Bookmobile/Fayette County Public Library

This year we have partnered with the Fayette County Public Library. The bookmobile will be visiting LSP two times each month after Fall Break. 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.

Important Dates to Note:

-September 1st- No School- Labor Day

-September 11th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet Open @LSP @4:00-6:00pm

-September 15th- Head Start Health Fair

-September 17th- No Preschool Classes- Staff Professional Development

-September 19th- Head Start Policy Council @8:30am

-September 25th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet Open @LSP @4:00-6:00pm

-September 30th- Picture Day!

-October 3rd- No Preschool Classes- Staff Professional Development

-October 9th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet Open @LSP @4:00-6:00pm

-October 15th- No Preschool Classes- Conference Day!

-October 17th- Head Start Policy Council @8:30am

-October 23rd- Once Upon a Boo!- Candy Walk!

-October 27-31st- Fall Break!- No Preschool Classes

-November 2nd- Daylight Savings Time

-November 7th- No Preschool Classes- Staff Professional Development

Please reach out if you need anything at all.

Sincerely,

Ms. Mallory

School Phone: 765-827-0191

Email: mcameron@fayette.k12.in.us

Theme 2025-2026: Disney- Magical World of 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.

Once Upon a Boo! Candy Walk! will take place Thursday, October 23, 2025, 5:00-6:30pm.....Dress in your preschool friendly costumes and enjoy an enchanted walk through our haunted halls! Don't forget to bring a treat bag for your Little Spartan!......This event is open to all Little Spartan students and their immediate family (siblings 12 and under)!

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!

Title/Developmental Preschool

*Car tags will be handed out during Open House.*

If your child is a car rider, arrival and dismissal will be a car line procedure in the back of the building on Conwell. To enter the car line, you must follow 17th St. and turn LEFT on East Street, follow it around the curve (turns into Fairmont Street) and then turn LEFT on Conwell. Your passenger side door should be parallel to the sidewalk. We will dismiss car by car at the gate (look for the cones), so please pull up to the spot directly next to the cones when it’s your turn. Please remain in your car, and a staff member will help escort your child into the building and then back to the car at dismissal. You will be provided a tag for your mirror that MUST be displayed.

Mid-Day DROP OFF

If you are DROPPING OFF your child for the PM session, please FLIP your tag backwards. This allows staff to dismiss children from the AM session more efficiently.

*AM drop off will begin at 7:50a.m. Gates will close at 8:00a.m., unless there are cars in line. PM drop off/AM pick up will begin at 11:20a.m. Gates will close at about 11:40a.m., unless there are cars in line. PM pick up will take place from 2:50-3:00p.m. We ask all adults to stay in their vehicles during pick-up/drop-off. We will get students out of the car and put them back in. If your child is unable to fasten their carseat/booster straps after they are loaded, then we ask you to pull up ahead of car line before getting out to fasten.*

Head Start

*Car tags will be handed out during Home Visits.*

If your child is a car rider, arrival and dismissal will be a car line procedure in the front of the building on Eastern Ave. To enter the car line, use 17th Street or Eastern Ave. Do not enter from 18th Street. We will dismiss car by car at the awning, so please pull up to the spot directly next to the awning when it’s your turn. Your passenger side door should be parallel to the sidewalk. Please remain in your car, and a staff member will help escort your child into the building and then back to the car at dismissal. You will be provided a tag for your mirror that MUST be displayed. *DO NOT BLOCK ALLEY WITH CAR LINE. IT IS A BUS ROUTE.*

Mid-Day DROP OFF

If you are DROPPING OFF your child for the PM session, please FLIP your tag backwards. This allows staff to dismiss children from the AM session more efficiently.

*AM drop off will begin at 7:50a.m. PM drop off/AM pick up will begin at 11:20 a.m. PM pick up will begin at 2:50p.m. Be prepared to show your ID to staff for authorization of pick-up.*

1. 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)
2. Title One/On My Way Preschool- 4-5 year old children, Monday-Friday 1/2 day
3. 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

-Megan Durstine- Developmental Preschool Teacher

-Kristen Frost- Title Preschool Teacher

-Brittney Harmeyer- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Erin Loyd- Head Start Teacher

-Scarlett Lux- Developmental Preschool Teacher

-Shelby Rader- Title Preschool Teacher

-Melissa Rowe- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Charlene Stanley- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Kelly Wenta- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Vanessa Willis- Developmental Preschool Teacher

Click to view Title/Developmental and Head Start student calendars!

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

Bridging the gap between home and school can help kids feel safe and secure in the classroom. Watch how Rudy’s dad, Freddy, asks questions and involves himself in Rudy’s school.

No ID required. All are welcome!

FCSC Early Learning Center

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