The Lemon Crest ROAR
September 11, 2026
Dear Lemon Crest Families,
We had a great Back to School Night this week on Wednesday! At the meeting, our PTA shared information about how to join and why it's so important to join PTA! Please reach out to lemoncrestpta@gmail.com for how to join!
Understanding Title I at Lemon Crest
At Back to School Night, I shared a little about what it means to be a Title I school. Title I is a federal program that provides additional funding to schools based on the number of families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. These funds help ensure that students have access to additional resources, support, and opportunities that promote academic success and overall wellbeing.
At Lemon Crest, we are thoughtful about how we use these funds to support our students and school community. This year, our Title I funds are supporting:
- Professional development and learning opportunities for our staff
- Speakers and assemblies for students
- An additional school counselor one day each week, Ms. Tami, in addition to our full-time counselor, Ms. T
- Copy paper and classroom supplies
- Science Assembly and Science Night materials
- PBIS student incentives, including Positive Office Referral rewards
- A copy of The Together Tree for every classroom as part of our Growing Stronger Together theme
- Books for our Book Vending Machine as part of our Legendary Lions incentive
We Need Your Voice: Join School Site Council!
Because Lemon Crest is a Title I school, we also have a School Site Council (SSC) made up of staff and parent representatives. We need parents to join us! SSC members play an important role in helping our school plan for student success. The SSC helps develop, review, and approve our School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
What is the SPSA?
Simply put, it is our school's roadmap for improving student learning and wellbeing. It identifies our most important goals, the actions we will take to reach those goals, and how we will use resources to support that work.
Parent participation on SSC is an important way for families to have a voice in the decisions that shape our school. If you are interested in learning more or serving on our School Site Council, please reach out to the Lemon Crest office. I'll add the dates below, as well as dates for Coffee with the Principal, another great way to support our school and learn more!
Lemon Crest also has an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), and we would love to have more parents join us! ELAC gives families of English Learners a voice in our school’s programs, services, and support for students who are learning English. Our ELAC also has the opportunity to help select a parent representative to participate in DELAC (District English Learner Advisory Committee), which gives families a voice at the district level!
You do not need to be an expert or know anything about any of these groups to join and participate! As I shared at Back to School Night, I'll explain everything as we go, so you understand and are confident in being part of the team! We want families to have a voice, share their ideas, ask questions, and help us make Lemon Crest an even stronger school for all students. If you are interested in joining the School Site Council, ELAC or DELAC, please let the front office know or email me directly at jprice@lsusd.net !
Coffee with the Principal + ELAC 8-9am
School Site Council 2:30-3:30pm
October 8, 2026
November 12, 2026
January 14, 2027
March 11, 2027
May 13, 2027
Take care,
Jen Price
Principal, Lemon Crest Elementary
This year, our school-wide theme is Growing Stronger Together, inspired by the book The Together Tree by Aisha Saeed. In the story, a tree grows stronger as the animals around it work together, support one another, and celebrate their unique strengths. It reminds us that when we care for one another and work toward a common goal, our entire community flourishes.
At Lemon Crest, we believe every student, family, and staff member plays an important role in helping our school grow. Together, we create a place where students feel safe, valued, challenged, and inspired to do their very best. By building strong relationships, showing kindness, and working as a team, we help every child reach their full potential.
Here is a Read Aloud by Principal Price of the book, The Together Tree. Each classroom also has this book to read and enjoy with the class this year.
Improving our school's attendance and reducing tardies is one of our big school goals!
Coming to school every day on time matters! Attendance is directly linked to academic success, social-emotional development, and future opportunities! We pledge to work with you in order to support your family in getting your child to school every day on time!
If your child is sick, please call the Front Office at 619-390-2527 and press option 1or email: lcattendance@lsusd.net
Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.
Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.
Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.
Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.
Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.
If you're finding that your child doesn't want to come to school, please reach out to your child's teacher or our School Counselor, Ms. Pfab, so we can work together to support your family! Below is an article about what you can do when your child doesn't want to go to school.
