We are three weeks into the new year and the newness has worn off as routines are well established. Our children have adjusted well to daily routines, and now we're ready for Independence Day! Beginning
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
, children on the Patton campus will give parents/guardians a kiss or wave goodbye at the State Street gate and come onto the campus
independently
each morning. Children always enjoy being made to feel like big kids, and this action marks the beginning of student autonomy which is critical in the formation of young learners. There are several staff members on the property and in the building to assist students should they need help finding their class. Please join us in celebrating the growth and development of our students.
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- Before Care is offered between the hours of 7:15 AM to 8:10 AM
- Drop-off between 8:10 AM – 8:30 AM
- Classes begin at 8:30 AM
- Pick-up between 4:05 PM – 4:20 PM
- Pick-up on Wednesdays 3:05 PM – 3:20 PM
- Students arriving after the beginning of classes must obtain a tardy slip from the front office before entering the classroom.
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We are a peanut-free school, a number of our students and staff have severe peanut allergies. Please be mindful, pack peanut-free lunches and snacks. Merci!
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MONTHLY $1 DONATION DRESS-DOWN DAY
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September will begin our first monthly $1 donation dress down day. The theme for the first dress down day is
“CRAZY SOCKS”
. Allow your child(ren) to show off their dress down outfit with the craziest or wackiest socks.
The dress down day date will be announced next week.
While we want to give students the freedom to choose their outfits, there are reasonable dress expectations.
Students may not wear spaghetti-strap tank tops or clothing with advertisements, political messages or vulgar words. Please follow the uniform code for clothing and shoes. All shoes must be closed-toe. This is an incredible giving opportunity for our students and families alike.
Did you know that all Dress Down days will support the Patton campus?
Thanks for supporting your school, teachers, and staff.
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Lice continues to be a challenge in many schools. In an attempt to be proactive, a group of parents started the Poux Patrol and issued an informative sheet with guidance on combating lice. Download
HERE
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WHO:
All Lycee Parents and Families
WHEN:
Throughout the school year
WHAT:
The Patton Staff Appreciation Committee is currently collecting items to be raffled for staff members. In previous years, teachers have won such prizes as: Saints/Pelicans tickets (which are very popular with our teachers), gift cards, stationary, coffee mugs, Broadway in New Orleans tickets etc. Recipients are randomly chosen. Send any concierge items to Ms. Danielle via the front office.
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All families are welcome to attend Patton’s Community Dinner on
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 4:30pm.
This community dinner is hosted by the PreK4 Team.
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EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
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EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES (ESS) CAFE
- WHEN: Wednesday, September 4
- TIME: 5:00 - 6:00PM
- WHERE: Johnson Resto - 1800 Monroe St.
The Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Department invites all Lycée families to attend an ESS Cafe to learn more about our team, goals for the 19-20 school year and systems and processes. This will include an overview of the Response to Intervention process, Special Education programming and processes, 504 plans, English as a Second Language and Gifted and Talented screening procedures. The cafe will conclude with a Q&A session.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
LFNO has the opportunity to establish a Special Education Advisory Council through the newly passed Act 274. The Council is a group of LNFO stakeholders, including teachers, administrators and families, who seek to provide advice and feedback regarding special education policies, procedures, and resources and engage in community outreach activities to increase special education knowledge and support. The council will meet at least once per trimester, with the first meeting held in November.
We are seeking 4 - 6 LFNO parents/families to join the Council, ideally balanced between both campuses. As per Act 274, family membership extends to parents or legal guardians of enrolled students with an exceptionality, other than gifted and talented. Complete
this form
by
Monday, September 9
to indicate your interest in joining the Council. Please keep your responses under 150 words. E-mail Mandi Lehnherr, Director of Exceptional Student Services, at
mlehnherr@lfno.org
with questions.
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UPDATED AFTERCARE DROP-IN PROCEDURES
Rather than billing after-care drop-ins on a monthly basis, we are going to
bill parents upon pick-up at both campuses beginning Tuesday September 3rd
. Drop-in costs for aftercare are $13 per day, per child. Parents can pay with cash, check, or credit card. Please email
enrichment@lfno.org
with any questions about the new drop-in payment policy.
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ENRICHMENT:
REGISTRATION for FALL 2019:
- Fall 2019 Catalogs for both campuses will be released Thursday, September 5th.
- Registration will open Saturday, September 7th at 10:00 AM.
- Fall 2019 Enrichment season begins Monday, September 16th.
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GIRLS ON THE RUN:
We would love to host Girls on the Run at our Johnson campus for the Fall 2019 enrichment season. However, we are looking for parent and/or teacher voluntee coaches. If you’re interested, please complete the following application:
New Coach Application-Girls on the Run
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LIST OF EVENTS FOR THE 2019 - 2020 SCHOOL YEAR
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