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Back to School Night on Thursday!
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Yesterday, our amazing staff of teachers sent your child’s schedule for the first two weeks of school. First, HUGE SHOUT OUTS go to all of the coaches, teachers, and instructional aides who have been on the clock for a total of 12 hours. Because their commitment to a strong, supportive opening for our students is beyond measurable, they have …
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Get Your Stuff including Computers This Week! Item Distribution Schedule and FAQ
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The time has finally come to retrieve your belongings from last year (yes you, almost 6th graders!) as well as collect new learning materials for the upcoming school year. A few clarifying notes: Anyone who requested a laptop and all 3rd and 4th grade students will be issued Microsoft Surface Gos. If you are being issued a laptop, please print …
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HSA and LSAT Elections Coming Soon
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This year, the Home & School Association (HSA) and Lafayette ES Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) are conducting elections concurrently. The HSA Nominating Committee seeks nominations and self-nominations for the executive officers of the HSA for the 2020-21 school year. Co-President Brianne Cohen and Co-Treasurer Paul Brodsky will remain on the Board for the second year of their two-year terms. …
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Get your Lafayette Spirit Gear Today!
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Stock up on t-shirts, sweatshirts, tanks, masks and other gear for kids and adults! All orders will be online and shipped directly to you (for a small additional fee) and proceeds will support the HSA. Click here to view this year's Grizzly Gear options and to place orders. The fundraiser will run through September 18th. Purchase your gear today.
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Room Parent Volunteers Needed
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We are in need of Room Parents for the 2020-21 school year and your help to reimagine the role of the room parent in this virtual world. We’re looking for up to three dedicated volunteers for each class! We have included some typical room parent duties, but this year these are sure to be a little different, so be prepared …
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Make Sure to Sign Up for the Lafayette Family Directory
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Every year the HSA compiles a family directory using a service called A-Z Connect that is delivered to every family in the school and is also available as a mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. This directory is checked many times each week when arranging virtual play dates, contacting room parents, scheduling volunteer activities and more. All information in …
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Harmonic Music Studios is going Virtual! Starting September 8, 2020 – Harmonic Music Studios is going to be offering virtual music lessons. Ages 5 and up and beginners are welcome. We will offer virtual music lessons for: Voice, Piano, Harp, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Ukulele, Recorder, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Euphonium, Accordion, …
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W. Millar & Co. Catering is now offering "Virtual Learning Lunch Packages.” By providing pre-made meals for each day of the school week, they are hoping to help alleviate some of the stress parents are dealing with and make everyone’s life a little bit easier (and yummier!) Here is the flyer with the menu and information. They offer delivery and …
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Attention: Neighborhood babysitters! We’re compiling a listing of neighborhood babysitters for the print edition of the Lafayette Family Directory. This is intended for neighborhood students–usually Lafayette alums or siblings–who will be available for weekend, evening and other casual babysitting. The listings are free, but please only submit a listing if you expect to be reasonably available, and limit the entry to a few …
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Submissions for next week's issue should be emailed to news@lafayettehsa.org. Submissions are due by 9:00 p.m. on Sundays. Submissions received after this time will be included in the following issue, unless instructed otherwise.
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