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LTE Community Update

Sept. 10, 2026

LTE CommunityUpdateSept. 10, 2026

Spotlight on Our Pride 🐾 Spotlight on Our Pride 🐾

Our Lone Tree Lions have been busy with real-world experiences already this year! Here are a few highlights of what our students have been exploring:
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2nd graders exploring aquatic life at the Carson Nature Center!
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4th graders teamed up with the Audubon Society to practice observing and identifying local birds around LTE!"
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3rd graders worked with Mr. Nassimbene, our Future Forward Innovation Specialist, using a drone to help plan a butterfly garden!"

United In Orange 🧡🏈💙

This Monday, September 14, join us in being United in Orange to celebrate the Denver Broncos first game of the season. Students are encouraged to wear Bronco colors and spirit gear, including hats and hoodies! Students not participating should to wear Standard Dress. Go Broncos! 🧡🏈💙

Run4Funds Run4Funds

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Friday, September 18

This all-school fun-run and fundraiser is our largest of the year, and we need your help to make it successful!. The big event day is Friday, September 18 and here is our schedule. Students will run as many laps as possible in 20 minutes around a 1/16th mile track, with most students completing about 25-30 laps. Check out these important links:

  • LTE's 9th Annual Run4Funds
  • Parent Portal Password: lions26


Schedule of Events

Friday, September 11, both due by 5 pm

  • Email Campaign
  • Early Bird

Friday, September 18 - Run Day

  • Popsicles on Run Day - Students will receive an Otter Pop on Run Day. These are allergy free, but do contain artificial food dyes. If you would like to opt-out of popsicles, please email your student's teacher before Friday, Sept. 18.


Friday, September 25 - All Donations Due

Friday, October 23 - Prize Day

  • Dippin' Dots - If the school reaches the goal of $65,000 raised, students will get Dippin Dots on prize day. They will receive the Rainbow Ice flavor that is dairy free and nut free. However, it is manufactured in a facility that processes milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy. Please let your teacher or the office know if you have concerns about allergies for your student.


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Carpool - Right Turn Only Carpool - Right Turn Only

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During carpool, please make right turns only at the stop sign. Left turns back up traffic and delay families leaving the parking lot. Please note the two reminder signs posted at the exit. Thanks for helping carpool run smoothly!

Climb up to The Tree House - Mrs. Lee's After School Book Club! Climb up to The Tree House - Mrs. Lee's After School Book Club!

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Learning to read is one thing, learning to LOVE reading is another! The Tree House Book Club includes all the things that make book clubs enjoyable…engaging text, exciting and varied response opportunities, creating and nurturing friendships and, of course, delicious snacks! We have two book clubs kicking off this fall, both lasting for six weeks:

**A few more spots available** - Mo’ Fun with Mo!: An Author Study
Wednesdays, September 23rd-November 4th: 3:10-4:30
(no session October 14th due to Fall Break)

**Sold out** - Mysteries Between the Pages: A Theme Study
Thursdays, September 24th-November 5th: 3:10-4:30
(no session October 15th due to Fall Break)

Visit The Tree House for all the exciting details of each session and to get your club member registered!

From Our Specials Team From Our Specials Team

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Check out our Specials Newsletter to see all the wonderful learning happening in Art, Music, and PE!

From the Cafeteria From the Cafeteria

Students can now purchase a second entrée ($3.25) and a variety of healthy à la carte snacks and juice during lunch. All à la carte options meet USDA Smart Snacks standards with reduced sugar, lower sodium, and whole grains.


For more information: LTE Ala-Carte Information


Setting Purchase Limits:

If you would like to set purchase restrictions on your child's lunch account, please fill out this form; 26-27 Purchasing Restrictions. This will help us tailor your child's purchasing options to fit your preferences.

From PTO From PTO

  • PTO September Newsletter - check out the latest newsletter!
  • Marquee Rental Request


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After-School Enrichment After-School Enrichment

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Jr. Falcons Spirit Clinic - Sept. 17 - Click link for more information

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LTE Year Round Spanish Club

Beginning Thursday, Sept. 17. Click the links below for more information and to register.

Fall 2026 Flyer

Enroll Here

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HRHS Athletics Elementary Nights

HRHS Athletics Elementary Nights schedule! HRHS has selected one game for each fall sport and would love for students and families to come out, support the Falcons, and see what HRHS athletics are all about!


  • Monday, Sept. 14 - SOFTBALL - HRHS V. DOUGLAS COUNTY
  • Thursday, Sept. 17 - BOYS TENNIS - HRHS V. PONDEROSA



HRHS Athletics Flyer - Click on this link for more dates and information.

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Aspiring Artist Club:


When you get a chance, be sure to take a look at all the new Afternoon Art Clubs Mrs. Hodges is offering this year! Art Club students will have the opportunity to do exciting new projects in our own Lone Tree Elementary Art Studio with Mrs. Hodges.


Sessions offered this year:

Abstract Acrylics

Ceramic Clay

Sensory Art


For more information: Aspiring Artists Club Info.


Additional After-School Enrichment Opportunities


After-School Enrichment Opportunities

HRHS Falcon Tours HRHS Falcon Tours

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Highlands Ranch High School is offering Falcon Tours for perspective families. Check out this flyer for more information: 26-27 HRHS Tour Dates

Week of September 14 - 18 Week of September 14 - 18

Monday, September 14

  • Specials Rotations - Bird Week
  • 1st Grade StarLab

Tuesday, September 15

Wednesday, September 16

Thursday, September 17

Friday, September 18

  • Friday Delayed Start:
    • 8:45 am - Drop-off soft start/Students enter the building
    • 9:00 am - Bell Rings/Students should be in class
    • 9:05 am - Sign-in required for tardy students
  • 🎉 Run4Funds 🎉 Come join us to cheer on our students!
    • 9:15 - 9:45 - 3rd/4th Run!
    • 9:45 - 10:15 - Kindergarten Run!
    • 10:15 - 10:45 - 1st/2nd Run!
    • 10:45 - 11:15 - 5th Run!

Monday, September 21 - No School for Students - Professional Development Day

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