Little Spartans News

February 2025

A Note From the Director:

LSP Families,

Thank you for your patience this month with delays and closings due to weather! We are eager for warmer weather, so we can have gross motor time outdoors. Please be sure to send students with a hat, coat, and gloves. We will go outside daily if the weather allows!

Share the News for 2025-2026

Little Spartans Preschool will have preschool opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year for children ages 3-5! *Children must be 3 years old by August 1, 2025*... Please complete the following form to express interest in registering your child:

https://forms.gle/CUZhM5v6eBefurKN7

Head Start Families ONLY

Full day Head Start will have make-up sessions (8:00-12:30pm) on Friday, February 7th and Friday, April 25th. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
AM Head Start will attend full day (8:00-3:00pm) on Friday, March 14th and Thursday, April 24th. Students will be provided breakfast, lunch, and a snack.
The Head Start Giveaway of gently used household items will be Tuesday, February 11th, 6:00-7:00pm.
Head Start February Parent Meetings:

February 7th- Ms. Charlene @1:00pm
February 11th- Ms. Amanda @5:00pm, Ms. Jenny @5:00pm, Ms. Brittney @5:00pm, Ms. Melissa @5:00pm, Mrs. Wenta @5:00pm, Ms. Erin @5:30pm

Head Start Policy Council will meet on Friday, February 21st, at 8:30am.

Title Preschool Families ONLY

Title Preschool will have a Valentine's Day Date on Friday, February 14th. Students may invite one adult guest on a special date at LSP. The AM session will hold their event at 9:00am and the PM session at 1:15pm. Please return RSVPs to teachers asap!

2 Hour Delays and Closings

If the Fayette County School Corporation (FCSC) delays, there will be NO AM preschool sessions. Full day Head Start students will be picked up on the bus two hours later than their normal morning pick-up time. Full day Head Start students can be dropped off at 9:50a.m. if they do not ride the bus. If FCSC closes, then there will be NO PRESCHOOL sessions for the day.

Firefly Partnership

Firefly will be partnering with the Food Pantry/Clothing Closet at Little Spartans Preschool. On the 4th Thursday of each month, community members can attend a FREE safe sleep/car seat class and attend the Food Pantry/Clothing Closet. Those interested in attending the FREE class should call 765-827-2045. Participants will receive a FREE pack n play, FREE sleep kit, and a chance to win a FREE car seat! Be sure to call and sign up soon! The next class will be Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Recess/Outdoor Learning

Please be sure to send your child to school with a heavy coat, gloves, and a hat. Children will go outside to play unless the feels like temperature is below twenty-eight degrees. If your child is in need of a coat/gloves/hat, please let us know.

Donations

LSP is the home of the Spartan Closet. We are currently in need of gently used children's clothing, especially for warmer weather. If you or someone you know has some they would like to donate, they can drop off at the front office. We appreciate any support we can get to keep the Spartan Closet stocked for families.

Sick Student Procedures

A rule of thumb to follow is 'students must be free of fever/diarrhea/vomiting for 24 hours (without medication) before returning to school.' Please be sure to call the office to report any absences.

Bookmobile/Fayette County Public Library

This year we have partnered with the Fayette County Public Library. The bookmobile will be visiting LSP one to two times each month.. The bookmobile's January visits will be Thursday, February 13 and Thursday, February 27. 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.

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!

Important Dates to Note for ALL Programs:

-February 7th- Preschool Staff Professional Development Day- Full Day Head Start ONLY will attend 8:00-12:30pm.

-February 13th- Bookmobile Visit @10:00am-2:00pm

-February 13th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet OPEN @4:00-6:00pm

-February 27th- Bookmobile Visit @10:00am-2:00pm

-February 27th- Food Pantry/Clothing Closet OPEN @4:00-6:00pm

-March 6th- School Readiness Carnival @4:30-6:30pm

-March 7th- Preschool Staff Professional Development Day- No Students in Session

-March 24-28th- SPRING BREAK- No School

Please reach out if you need anything at all.

Sincerely,

Mallory Cameron

School Phone: 765-827-0191

Email: mcameron@fayette.k12.in.us

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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.

February Chartwell Menus

CLICK the button to view Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack menus for February.

School Readiness Carnival

Join us on Thursday, March 6th, 4:30-6:30pm for an educational evening of learning games! All activities and prizes will be FREE. This event is open to all program in the building! Many community partners will be in attendance.

Kindergarten Round-Up

Kindergarten Round-Up will be held at elementary schools on April 9th and 10th, 3:00-6:00pm. Students must be 5 years of age by 8.1.25 to attend.

Front Door Security

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.

Safety Protocol

School Bus Stop Arm

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!

LSP Preschool Options

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

LSP Teaching Staff

-Katherine Ammerman- Education Coach

-Jenny Amrhein- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Amanda Brown- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Kristen Frost- Title Preschool Teacher

-Brittney Harmeyer- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Erin Loyd- Head Start Teacher

-Scarlett Lux- Developmental Preschool Teacher

-Charlene Stanley- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Shelby Rader- Title Preschool Teacher

-Melissa Rowe- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Kelly Wenta- Head Start Preschool Teacher

-Vanessa Willis- Developmental Preschool Teacher

FCSC Calendar

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

Fayette County School Corporation

Stay up to date with events happening within FCSC!

Sesame Street Workshop

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