Panther Cubs Press

Dear Luce Road Families,

What an incredible start to the year at Luce Road ECLC. After two weeks, our Panther Cubs are showing us what it means to ROAR. ROAR stands for Respect Others, Act Responsibly, and Be Safe. It has been inspiring to watch them enter their classrooms with excitement, courage, and smiles as they begin their big journeys with us.

Kindergarten Adventure Camp is thriving. Cubs have had many chances to “take chances, make mistakes, and get messy.” Each day they are gaining independence and learning how we do school at Luce Road. Whether walking proudly in line, staying safe on the playground, practicing kindness and respect with friends, or acting responsibly in the classroom, our Panther Cubs are becoming leaders in their own learning.

Next week, we will introduce key components of our Bookworms Reading curriculum and Number Corner from our Bridges Math curriculum.

We are so proud of the energy, joy, and effort our students have shown. Thank you to our amazing families for your support, and to our dedicated teaching team for creating safe, caring, and adventurous classrooms where our Panther Cubs can thrive.

This is only the beginning, and the year ahead will be filled with curiosity, discovery, and growth. Together, we will make it a year to remember.

Always remember, Luce Road is the place Where Little Panther Cubs Begin Big Journeys.

Warm regards,
Mr. Ernest Conerly
Principal, Luce Road ECLC

This is how we Take Chances, Make Mistakes and Get Messy! Our little Panther Cubs are learning to ROAR with pride and how “we do school”!

Please submit all required documents as soon as possible, including your child’s immunization record, birth certificate, proof of residency, and emergency contacts. You may drop them off at the front office during school hours, upload them to the PowerSchool Parent Portal, or email clear scans to Mary Pratt at mpratt@almaschools.net. All documents must be received by Wednesday, September 3, at 4:00 p.m. Students cannot attend school until all documents are on file. Thank you for your prompt attention.

Please send your child to school with a daily snack. Teachers also welcome whole-class prepackaged nonperishable snack donations. Healthy options are encouraged ( Whole grain crackers, Goldfish, graham or animal crackers or pretzels, rice cakes, popcorn, dry cereal cups etc.). Please check with your child’s teacher for any classroom allergy guidelines.

To pick up your child, please show your Pick Up Line Tag. If you do not have it, you must present a photo ID to the office staff. This is required every day, even if you forgot your tag.

For safety, please do not remove your child from the pick up line until a staff member dismisses them. Thank you for helping us keep all students safe.

Parents and guardians, please label your Panther Cub’s belongings, including backpack, coat, lunch box, and water bottle. Our Lost and Found is filling up, and labeled items can be returned quickly. Thank you for your help!

Please make sure you send a change of clothes in for your student. Sometimes accidents happen and it’s helpful for them to have a change of clothes.

Please make sure ALL of your student’s belongings are labeled with their name! If it gets lost, staff will know who to return it to!

We offer before and after school child care for our K-5 students. This program is housed at Luce Road ECLC. Drop off begins at 6am for before school care and pick up for after school care is until 6pm.

Transportation is available in the morning to bus students from Luce Road to their appropriate schools and from their schools to Luce Road for after care.

We still have 10 spots open for our after care program. We have 10 spaces for before care. To sign up please visit: https://forms.gle/jvrUeWdYu1wC4xMV9 To pay the deposit visit: https://almaschools.revtrak.net/

If you have any questions reach out to Kimberly Hamad at khamad@almaschools.net