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LCE Monday Memo 9/22/25
LCE Monday Memo 9/22/25
Dear LCE Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! It was such a joy to see so many of you at Turtle Trot on Friday. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day, and the excitement and energy from our students made it such a special event. Moments like these highlight the strong sense of community we have at our school. A huge thank you goes to our PTO, volunteers and our dedicated staff for all of their planning, hard work, and support in making this day such a success for our kids.
Please note that Wednesday, October 1st is Count Day. This is the day when student attendance determines the official student count number which we rely on for funding. It is important that your child is at school on time for Count Day for documentation purposes. We understand that emergencies or illnesses may occur and we will work around those circumstances. If your child is absent or late to school on October 1st, please contact our office.
We are looking forward to another great week!
Turtle Trot Donations
Turtle Trot Donations
Thank you for your continued support of Lake Center and for the many generous donations that make such a difference in our school community. Your contributions have supported field trips, PTO-sponsored activities, special teacher requests, and even helped bring Orville to our school!
Looking ahead, we are excited to share that your generosity is also helping us move forward with an outdoor classroom—a project we’ve been working toward for the past few years. We are so grateful for your partnership in making this vision a reality.
As a reminder, donations are due on October 3rd. If you worked with an organization to match your donation, we kindly ask that you confirm the match has been processed.
Thank you again for your generosity and commitment to our students.
Food Services Update
Food Services Update
There will be free meals for ALL students until September 30th. Due to budgetary uncertainty in Michigan, families who do not qualify for Education and Nutrition Benefits will have to start paying for their students’ breakfast and lunches in October.
Did you know that your student might qualify for free or reduced-price meals? The application only takes a few minutes to complete, and your information will be kept safe and confidential. Education and Nutrition Benefit applications are NOW available for this school year. All families are encouraged to apply online at https://portage.familyportal.cloud. Please check out the following link to learn more about eligibility - Income Guidelines for School Nutrition Programs FAQ
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Susan Livingston, Director of Dining Services, at 269-323-5155 or via email at slivingston@portageps.org.
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:
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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