***ITEM NEEDED FOR WRITING THIS WEEK:

• We are starting a new writing lesson called Show and Tell! Students will use their writing to show and tell about something they know a lot about.

• Students will need to bring one item that is small enough to hold in their hand for our writing lessons.

• Your child will keep this item at school all week so please keep this in mind when picking which item to bring.

Item Donations for Science:

We will be exploring our five senses in science for the next two weeks. During this unit, we plan to incorporate an apple study. Kindergarten is looking for donations for our apple tasting activity for math and science on 9/23. All items need be store bought with labels as there are several classes that are tree nut and peanut free. Please send the items to school by Wednesday, 9/21.

If you would like to donate some of these items, please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e48aead22a7fdc25-apple

Thank you!! We appreciate it!

Curriculum Night:

• When: Tuesday, September 13th

  • • • • Two sessions 4:30 and 5:15

• This is a time where you can come and learn an overview of what students will be learning!

• We will add the presentation to the newsletter if you are unable to attend.

Lunch Visitors:

• If you would like to have lunch with your child, you may sign up at the link below. Due to limited space, only 15 visitors are allowed per grade level lunch.

  • • Lunch Visitor Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0544a9a72aa2f85-lunch

Fall Book Fair Sept. 9th-16th:

• Online Fair - https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lancethompsonelementary

• Here are the following ways your child may shop the book fair:

  • • • • • Student eWallet - https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/

            • • • eWallet Explanation- video

          • Cash

***To help things go smoothly, we would appreciate it if you could do the following...

• • • • • • If you plan to send cash with your child, put it in the first page protector of their green folder, in a bag/envelope labeled with their first and last name and the amount of money

          • If you plan to put money on the ewallet (explained above) we would appreciate it if you could send your child's teacher an email so we are aware that your child has funds. Otherwise, we may not know they have money.

          • If you would like your child to make purchases, please discuss this with them so they are aware if they have cash or funds in the ewallet.

• Here are the following days each class is shopping at the book fair:

  • • • • • Apodaca: Tuesday, September 13th

          • Anderson: Tuesday, September 13th

          • Barksdale: Tuesday, September 13th

          • Higgins: Tuesday, September 13th

          • Hudspeth: Monday, September 12th

          • Kobler: Monday, September 12th

          • Miller: Wednesday, September 14th

          • Warwick: Tuesday, September 13th

Fundraiser:

Lance Thompson Elementary's fundraiser starts today, and we need your help. Our goal is to raise $50,000.00 for student awards & activities, programs, classroom supplies, & more.

Kick off date: Sept. 2nd

End date: Sept, 19th

It's as simple as 1, 2, 3!

1. Register TONIGHT at www.ShopFund.com

2. Share custom support links with family & friends via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text and more.

3. Student Goal: 5 Online Supporters.

REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you tickets for chances to win over $100,000 in instant prizes.

Fundraiser Links:

• Why We Fundraise - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8770826)

• How To Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752027)

• Kick-Off Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/9642612)

• Parent Letter - (https://bit.ly/3Ai5UDG )

• Prize Program - (https://bit.ly/3fteINJ )

On behalf of myself and the staff at Lance Thompson Elementary, thank you for doing your part to make our fundraiser a success.

Phonics - I can learn letter names and sounds through rules.

Reading - I can make a new old favorite story book.

Writing - I can use my writing to show and tell about something I know a lot about.

Math - I can match quantities and write the numerals 0-10.

Science - I can use my 5 senses to identify and describe things in the world around me.

• September 9th-16th - Fall Book Fair

• September 13th - Curriculum Night

• September 29th - Fall Picture Day

• October 3rd - Chipotle Fundraiser 4pm to 8pm

• October 24th - 28th - Red Ribbon Week

• October 28th - Student Fall Fest

• November 15th - Science Night

Lost and Found Items:

Fall Book Fair Volunteering:

From Our Librarian Ms. Spann:

Volunteer for the Lance Thompson Elementary Fall Book Fair scheduled from September 9th - 16th. If you would like to customize your time or have a window that works best for you, just let me know. Email: nspann@nisdtx.org

All volunteers must pass a criminal background check. Visit the link below to complete the background check or verify you have an active check on file:

https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MzUzOmVuLVVT

Morning Car Line Duty

Parent volunteers are needed to help open car doors/greet students in car line and facilitate the crossing at the front entrance of the school (Hawks and 9th St). Volunteers do not need to check into the office before helping. Please reach out if you have any questions! Thanks for helping us keep our students safe.

Rules for car door openers: Parents in car line need to stay in their cars. Kids need to exit the car on the sidewalk side only. Don't forget to smile!

Rules for crosswalk helpers: Please help children and families safely cross the street. We are not directing traffic.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0845aca72fa0fb6-carline

Stock the Staff Lounge at LTE!

Let's stock the lounge with yummy snacks for our hardworking teachers and staff. Items can either be dropped off at the front office at Lance (just let them know it's for PTA) or you can donate $ and let us do the shopping! Just make a note in the sign up whether you're dropping off or donating money! Please note Lance has approximately 100 staff members this year so please purchase items in bulk. Please drop items off by Monday September 12th.

Square info for monetary donations - https://ltepta.square.site/

Any questions - reach out to Julie at 860-377-7293

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0845aca72fa0fb6-stock