The Bobcat Blast

Dear Bobcat Community-

I hope you are all having a wonderful week!

First, a huge thank you to our PACCT team and volunteers for putting together such a fantastic Beastly Bash! It was so much fun, and we had an incredible turnout from our school community. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students and enjoy the festivities.

As we head into a busy few weeks, here are a few important updates and reminders:

• CogAT Screening: Screening for 2nd through 5th-grade students takes place next week.

• Trunk or Treat: Join us tonight at CVHS from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM!

• Yearbook Sales: Don't forget to purchase this year's yearbook! The deadline to order is this Saturday.

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Quick Blast Highlights & Upcoming Events:

• Halloween Parade (Friday, Oct 30): Students can put on costumes at 2:30 PM (no weapons, face paint, or full-face masks). The parade kicks off at 3:20 PM with Preschool, followed by Kindergarten at 3:35 PM and Grades 1st–6th at 3:45 PM. See costume guidelines below. Inflatable costumes are fine for the parade ONLY.

• Popcorn Friday (Friday, Oct 30): Students can bring $1 to lunch for popcorn!

• Helicopter Landing (Friday, Oct 30): The National Guard helicopter landing is scheduled for10:30 AM.

• PACCT Meeting: Wednesday, November 4th at 4:00 PM (childcare provided).

• APEX Event Day: Thursday, November 5th.

• Teacher PD Day (No School): Friday, November 6th.

• NED's Mindset Mission Assembly: Monday, November 9th.

• 25th Annual Veterans Day Assembly & Lunch: Tuesday, November 10th at 10:00 AM.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support in making Larkspur such a great place to learn and grow!

In partnership,

Julia Scott

APEX Event Day: Thursday, November 5th

Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 23rd - Friday, November 27th

Holiday Bazaar: Saturday, December 12th

Friday, October 30th

• National Guard Helicopter landing @10:30a
• Popcorn Friday -- Bring $1 for Popcorn during Lunch!
• Halloween Costume Parade @3:20p SEE MAP BELOW

Thursday, November 5th

• APEX Event Day (Time Forthcoming)

Friday, November 6th

• Teacher PD Day - NO STUDENTS

Tuesday, November 10th

• 25th Annual Veteran's Day Assembly and Lunch @10a

Friday, November 13th

• LATE START PLC (Breakfast and Supervision Begins 9:30a; First Bell 9:45a)

Friday, November 20th

• LATE START PLC (Breakfast and Supervision Begins 9:30a; First Bell 9:45a)
• Popcorn Friday -- Bring $1 for Popcorn during Lunch!

As we see an increase in seasonal illnesses, please help us keep our school healthy by following the DCSD Attendance Guidelines when deciding whether to keep your child home.

Additionally, please notify the school office if your child is absent due to an illness. Reporting student illnesses helps our health team monitor trends and implement measures to keep our students healthy and learning in the classroom!

Join Us for the Bobcat Halloween Parade! 🎃👻

We are excited to invite all families to join us for our Halloween Parade on Friday, October 30th! Parents/Guardians, we are asking you to please use good judgment, and adhere to the following guidlines when selecting a costume with your child:

• Costumes: Students may put on their costumes starting at 2:30 PM for the remainder of the school day. Things your child may not wear: No full face masks or full face makeup, no gruesome or macabre costumes, no costumes that are demeaning to self or others, no promiscuous dress (age-appropriate costumes, please!), no weapons or items that could be considered a weapon (plastic knives, swords, spears, guns, etc.) and no accessories that may pose a risk to other students. Inappropriate costumes will be addressed and a student may be asked to alter their costume or stay in their school clothes. Thank you for helping us create and maintain a safe, fun and apprpriate environment for all of our students and families.

• Parade Schedule:

  • 3:20 PM: Preschool kicks off our parade

  • 3:35 PM: Kindergarten

  • 3:45 PM: Grades 1st–6th follow

• Dismissal Note: Please do not take your child directly from the parade line. All students will be dismissed through the standard car line after the parade wraps up.

  
  

Check out the parade route and viewing areas on the map below—we can't wait to see you there!

We are excited to host NED’s Mindset Mission on November 9th! This engaging character education program uses storytelling, magic, humor, and yo-yo tricks to teach students three important lifelong lessons:

• Never give up

• Encourage others

• Do your best

Pay-It-Forward Yo-Yo Sale: Following the performance, students can "pay it forward" by purchasing yo-yos during their designated lunchtime from November 9th through November 13th. Look for an order form coming home with your student after the assembly!

Larkspur Elementary School is proud to announce that its 25th Annual Veterans Day Celebration will be held on Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 from 10-11am in the school gym. All veterans and active duty personnel are invited to join us, along with their families, as we honor their service at this beloved event. The event was first established by 2 former Larkspur teachers, Mrs. Ingram and Mrs. Eckert, who wished to educate our students about the importance of military service. The program will include guest speakers, the Larkspur Choir, and patriotic songs performed by our students in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 4th Grade. Representatives from the American Legion Harry C. Miller Post 118 will present a flag folding ceremony. After the assembly, veterans and active duty personnel are encouraged to stay for lunch with their families in the school library. The lunch is generously provided by our teachers, staff, and parent community. For more information on the event, please contact Sally Erickson, (303)-519-4251. We hope you will join us at Larkspur Elementary in honoring all those who have served, and continue to serve our country.

Our Veterans Day event is fast approaching on Tuesday, November 10th. As part of our celebration we will once again be decorating the front display case with military memorabilia. This is an engaging way to involve our students in this annual event. We would like to invite you to share family pictures, articles, uniforms, flags, medals, and other personal military items to include in this display. Any items can be dropped off at the office by Thursday, November 5, and should be clearly labeled with your student's name for ease of return a week after Veterans Day. Thank you for your support and we look forward to honoring all those who have served and continue to serve our country.

Student Council is excited to get this tradition up and running tomorrow. Students may bring $1 to lunch tomorrow to purchase a small bag of popcorn. Each student is able to purchase up to three bags.

Have an announcement, update, or flyer you’d like included in this week’s newsletter? Send your details and/or flyer to jbattiatoscott@dcsdk12.org by Wednesday at 5:00 PM to be featured in that week’s edition! Submissions received after the deadline will be included in the following week's newsletter.