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LCE Monday Memo 9/15/25
LCE Monday Memo 9/15/25
Dear LCE Families,
WEe hope you had a wonderful week! We wrapped up with Picture Day on Friday, and the students did a great job. In the next few weeks, you’ll receive an email with your child’s picture, and we’ll also be sharing information about retakes soon.
Looking ahead, we have a couple of exciting things this week:
YOPA Dine Out Night is tomorrow, September 16th—thank you in advance for supporting our school by joining in (and don’t forget to mention Lake Center!).
Turtle Trot is happening this Friday, September 19th. This is always a fun event for our students, and we’re looking forward to the energy and excitement it brings. Please take a look at the information below for reminders and volunteer opportunities if you’re able to help.
We appreciate all you do to support our students and our school community. Have a wonderful week!
Turtle Trot this Friday- September 19th!
Turtle Trot this Friday- September 19th!
We can't believe that it's already time for Turtle Trot! Come join us on the track Friday, September 19th.
Turtle Trot Reminders:
Remember to send your kids to school with their Turtle Trot shirt, if it was sent home.
When you come to cheer on your kiddo, remember to walk around the school to the track and not go through the building.
Please, no parking in the bus loop.
Remember to leave your pets at home.
No donation envelopes needed. Those are due Friday, October 4th.
If you have any questions, please see us at the volunteer tent (it will be by the DJ). Also, if you’re volunteering and forget which station you’re at, we have a list of all volunteers there as well.
Lake Center Legends will also be available for presale for $5 each. Cash and checks only.
Turtle Trot Volunteers needed!
Turtle Trot Volunteers needed!
Turtle Trot is coming up this Friday! We are looking for volunteers to help out on this day, if you are able to volunteer, please sign up here: Click
Please make sure you have filled out a background form prior to Friday if you are able to sign up!
Volunteers 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 September we will be focusing on the character trait of Respect. 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 show respect to myself and others.
-I can be kind.
-I can display SAIL-ing behavior.
Upcoming Dates to be aware of:
9/16- Dine Out at YOPA, 11am-10pm (make sure to mention LCE at checkout!)
9/19- Turtle Trot
10/8- Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day & Donuts with Grown Ups (before school)
10/14- PTO Meeting, 6:30 pm
Fun Around Lake Center!
Fun Around Lake Center!
Orville
Orville
Orville is excited to be back to school and working! He had a busy summer so we will take the next few weeks for him to adjust being back to work. 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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