What time does school start?

Arrival and breakfast begins at 8:00am for both Pre-K classrooms. 

Which door should we use for arrival/dismissal?

Arrival will take place at Door 1. Dismissal will take place at Door 6, north of Door 1 closest to the Lenart Outdoor Learning Area (garden).

What are the procedures for arrival/dismissal? 

Families will bring their scholars into the building using Door 1. Scholars will remain supervised in the auditorium with Pre-K teacher assistants. Pre-K teachers will arrive and transition to classrooms at 8:00 am.

At 3:00 pm, Pre-K families can retrieve their child outside at Door 6 (Next to Door 1 - Main entrance). Families must sign out their child using the sheet provided by teachers. 

What are the meal times?

Breakfast- 8:00am-8:30am

Lunch- 10:30am-11:00am

Snack- 2:30pm-2:45pm

Where are meals served?

All meals will be served in the classroom.  Continuing in the meal service model that was implemented in early 2021, meals will not be served family style.

Can my child bring their own meals or snack?

Yes! Each student will also be given the option to receive meals, snacks, and milk provided by the school. I encourage taking a look at the menu calendar to ensure that your child receives food they will eat. Please ensure that the snack is healthy and nutritious. Because of severe allergies, we are asking that the snack is also nut-free.

The breakfast and lunch menus for our school can be viewed using CPS MealViewer. 

Your child is welcome to bring lunch from home. To encourage health and wellness, we ask that you provide your child with a nutritionally balanced meal, and limit the amount of sugary snacks that are brought to lunch. Soda pop and caffeinated drinks are not permitted. Also, please provide disposable or plastic, non-breakable containers for food storage. If your child has food that requires refrigeration or cooling, be sure to provide ice packs to maintain appropriate food temperatures. Students will not be permitted to microwave foods. Please do not send food that requires heating.

What curriculum is used in the classroom?

The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool is one of the most widely used pre-K curricula in the nation. It’s comprehensive and research-based and features exploration and discovery as a way of learning. Creative Curriculum is a play-based curriculum that supports  the development of the whole child in the following areas: Social-Emotional, Physical, Language, Cognitive, Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Studies, and the Arts.

How do you meet the needs of each child in the classroom?

My planning process incorporates assessing what children know, setting challenging yet attainable goals, and designing learning activities that help children achieve those goals. I use my professional knowledge of child development, the diverse needs of each child, and learning standards to select and design appropriate activities, resources, and formal and informal assessments. I differentiate instruction to meet individual needs while maintaining high expectations for all, and encourage children to take responsibility for their own learning. 

How can we celebrate our child's birthday in the classroom?

Our school encourages non-food celebrations to protect students with food allergies in the classroom .

5 Ideas to Celebrate Your Child's Birthday at School — Without Food

1. Read your child's favorite book to the class.

2. Pass out trinkets such as pencils, erasers, stickers, bubbles, playdoh, etc.

3. Lead a game, craft, or activity with the class.

4. Choose a special color for the class to wear.

5. Ask classmates to donate item(s) to a local community center or food bank.

How do we apply for selective enrollment?

GoCPS allows families to learn, research, explore, and apply to nearly every CPS school and program through one online platform. Whether you are a current CPS family or new to the District, GoCPS is the gateway to finding the right school for you.

Does enrolling my child in Lenart Preschool for All program guarantee a spot for kindergarten?

No, all families must submit an application for consideration for enrollment at Lenart.

Is there a limit to the number of schools to which I can apply on the Choice application?

Yes, you can apply to up to 20 schools, in any combination of magnet, magnet cluster, and open enrollment schools.

The Office of Family and Community Engagement meaningfully engages with stakeholders to create safe and inclusive spaces for parents and community members to shape and support our shared mission of providing a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood. 

Our office is comprised of various units which include: Parent University, Local School Councils, Volunteer Programs, Faith-Based Initiatives, Community Action Councils.  

For more information call 773-553-FACE [3223] or email us face@cps.edu. 

How do I log into Google Classroom?

You will need your child's CPS email address. Once you setup their email account you will find 

Do I have to be present for the live virtual learning time?

Yes, please! As we are all getting adjusted to this new way of learning and I'm getting to know your child, ultimately you know what motivates your child best and how to keep them engaged so that they feel successful and confident in their abilities.