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LCE Monday Memo 10/6/25
LCE Monday Memo 10/6/25
Dear LCE Families,
We hope you had a wonderful weekend!
We’re looking forward to seeing many of you this Wednesday morning for Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day and Donuts with Grown Ups from 8:00–8:30 a.m. As a reminder, Donuts with Grown Ups is not a drop-off event—students should still enter through their regular entrances at the normal arrival time.
If your child isn’t able to participate in Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day on Wednesday but would like to another day this week, that’s great! They can stop by to see Mrs. Kitchen any day this week to receive their sticker and shoe charm.
We have a busy and exciting month ahead with several events taking place outside of the school day. Along with Wednesday’s events, we’ll have a Dine Out Night at Erbelli’s on Monday, October 13, and we’ll wrap up the month with our Trunk or Treat at LCE on Wednesday, October 30, from 6:00–7:00 p.m.
A huge thank-you to our PTO for organizing these fun opportunities and to all of our families for your ongoing support. Check out the updates below for more details on each event—we hope to see you there!
Have a fantastic week!
Walk, Bike & Roll to School and Donuts with Grownups!
Walk, Bike & Roll to School and Donuts with Grownups!
Please join us on Wednesday October 8th with Walk, Bike & Roll to School. Donuts with Grownups will be in the back from 8:00-8:30. We look forward to seeing you there!
Box Tops for Education!
Box Tops for Education!
Check out another way you can help support LCE through Box Tops for Education!
Trunk or Treat!
Trunk or Treat!
Time for our Annual Trunk or Treat at LCE! Stop by the bus loop from 6 to 7pm on Thursday, October 30th for some Halloween fun 🎃
We also need TRUNKS to make the event amazing! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3VfnMtV
Thank you to our PTO for organizing this event!
Picture Proofs are Ready!
Picture Proofs are Ready!
Strawbridge Picture Flyer.pdfVolunteers Needed!
Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for parent volunteers to help support with our Y5, Kindergarten and first grade lunch, in addition to Mileage Club during recess. If you are interested, please sign up using the sign up genius link. As a reminder, volunteer background forms must be filled out prior to volunteering. Please contact the office if you have any questions. Thank you for your support!
Mileage Club Sign Up: Click
Lunch Volunteer Sign Up: Click
Info Night Flyer.pdfUpcoming Bond
Upcoming Bond
PPS is seeking a new bond to finish the job at our elementary schools!
Voters will be asked to consider a $132.4 million bond proposal in the November election to finish replacing three of our oldest schools, modernize another, and update vital technology and services to serve PPS students for years to come, all with no increase in the 2024 millage rate
Why make this request? The COVID-19 pandemic upended supply chains, causing high inflation (especially building materials, equipment and labor) and construction delays.
Here is what the new bond would cover:
Build the new Amberly Elementary School and the new Angling Road Elementary School – the last two elementary buildings to be replaced.
Renovate Moorsbridge Elementary School.
Replace PCEC to support Community High School and Early Childhood Education.
Continue important updates to educational and safety technology.
Replace buses that have outlived their mechanical lives.
Request your absentee ballot online at mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplication or plan to vote Nov. 4. You can learn more about the 2025 Bond at portageps.org/2025bond.
Character Trait of the Month
Character Trait of the Month
For the month of October we will be focusing on the character trait of Empathy. Students will focus on these lessons in their classroom, at recess, the cafeteria and at specials. The learning areas we will focus on are:
I can offer help to those in need.
I can try to see the perspective of others.
I can be aware of how others feel.
Upcoming Dates to be aware of:
10/8- Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day & Donuts with Grown Ups (before school)
10/13- Dine Out Night, Erbelli's- 4-8 pm, Portage Location Only (Dine in and Carry Out)- Must Mention LCE
10/14- PTO Meeting, 6:30 pm
10/30- Trunk or Treat, 6-7 pm- LCE Bus Loop
Fun Around Lake Center!
Fun Around Lake Center!
Orville
Orville
We are so thankful to have Orville as part of our school community! An important reminder we are working on with students and staff is that when Orville is out walking on the leash, he should not be pet. We have scheduled time for him to have direct contact with students with trained staff members. If you see Orville in the building or outside, please feel free to give him a wave but avoid touching him. Thank you for your help in ensuring we keep Orville trained to help support students!
If you would like to donate to help support Orville:
To make a monetary donation, please click HERE (you will need to create an account).
Visit Orville’s Amazon Wishlist HERE
2025-2026 Procedures
2025-2026 Procedures
20-21 safe snack list.pdfFamily Resources
Family Resources
District's Student and Family Resources website has been updated to now include dozens more resources, thanks to the help of our Mental Health Support Specialists. The resources website is also now linked at the very top of the Student Health and Well-being site.
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