Lafayette Elementary School

TASTY 3D SHAPES Ms. Monroe’s 1st grade class explored 3D shapes in a fun and tasty way. With help from generous parent volunteers, students sorted snacks shaped like cones, cylinders, and rectangular prisms, then discussed each shape’s attributes, including edges, vertices, and faces. Hands-on learning has never been so sweet!

LUES TRANSITION NIGHT INFORMATION

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY Thank you to our incredible administrative professionals for your dedication and hard work—your efforts make a difference every single day!

TODAY!!

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY Thank you to all our drivers who greet our students each day with a smile and ensure that their journey to and from school is safe. We appreciate you not just today, but EVERY single day!

KINDERGARTEN FIELD TRIP Last Thursday, LES Kindergarten students brought spring cheer to The Pinnacle assisted living facility. They enjoyed an egg hunt, visited with residents, and even met the Easter Bunny.

ART COLLABORATION Ms. Amy’s 2nd-grade artists from Ms. Holcomb’s class at LES dreamed up their very own Squishmallow characters on paper. Then, the talented students in Mrs. Patton’s Art 2 class at LMS took those designs and worked their magic—turning them into real 3D Squishmallows using felt and other fun materials! The middle schoolers made a special trip to LES to personally deliver each custom-made Squishmallow to its proud 2nd-grade designer. This heartwarming collaboration is a perfect example of how art connects us across grades and campuses.

LCSD will be closed this Friday, April 18, 2025. We will reopen on Monday!

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LES MUSIC PERFORMANCE Last Thursday, our second-grade students lit up the stage with an outstanding musical performance! Thank you to our LES music teacher, Ms. Dubard, and students! Throughout the year, she has introduced our LES Commodores to all forms of music and a wide variety of instruments.

Happy National Assistant Principals' Week! This week, we celebrate our Assistant Principals! Your dedication, leadership, and support make a difference every day. Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, and schools!

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Student Spotlight Alert! Ms. Amy's Student Spotlight shined on Arriayn Wells, one of our amazing 2nd graders! Arriayn inspired an entire art unit with his jacket featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Pez Dinosaur! Keep sharing your creativity!

STUDENT REGISTRATION Registration codes for current students have been mailed, and the registration portal is open. Join us next week for on-site assistance! https://www.gocommodores.org/page/student-registration

3/5/25 UPDATE: LITTLE SHOP OF HORROR SATURDAY NIGHT Unfortunately, the show for tonight has been canceled due to a tornado watch in the area. For anyone who bought tickets for tonight, you may get a refund from Mr. Codling at LMS.

Nursery Rhyme Day Fun! Our Pre-K students had a magical time celebrating Nursery Rhyme Day with a day full of fun and learning! From exciting outdoor games to creative indoor activities, our little learners brought their favorite nursery rhymes to life.

Celebrating Our Everyday Heroes! Yesterday may have been Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, but at Lafayette, we know that every single day, our incredible paraprofessionals make a difference! Even though the weather threw us off, we can’t let the moment pass without recognizing their dedication, hard work, and the essential role they play in supporting our students and schools. Today, we also celebrate our school librarians for School Librarian Appreciation Day! From fostering a love of reading to guiding students in research and technology, our librarians are the heart of our schools. Join us in showing appreciation for these incredible team members who keep Lafayette Anchored to Excellence!

Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day Yesterday, we proudly recognized World Autism Awareness Day across our schools where our students and staff showed their support through activities, learning, and wearing blue! Let's continue to celebrate the unique strengths of every individual and promote acceptance, understanding, and kindness every day.

CONGRATULATIONS to our LCSD Employees of the Month for March!

A Special Author Visit at Lafayette Elementary! We were honored to welcome local author and illustrator Brandall Laughlin to Lafayette Elementary School, where she shared her delightful book, "Do Butterflies Make Butter?"—a story inspired by her son, Walker. Mrs. Slone's art classes took this experience to the next level by creating projects based on the book’s illustrations. Students enjoyed spotting the hidden tractor on each page while exploring the global journeys of butterflies. They connected their Van Gogh-inspired mural in our school hallway to the book’s sunflower artwork. This collaboration was a heartfelt tribute to Brandall, her son, and the wonderful story she has shared with the world. And after much discussion, our students officially decided—yes, butterflies DO make butter! Thank you, Brandall Laughlin, for your visit!