(posted January 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.) 2-HOUR DELAYED START - ALL LPS SCHOOLS. After carefully monitoring the forecast for extremely low temperatures in the early morning hours, the decision was made to have a two-hour delayed start for all LPS schools on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The forecasted temperatures improve as the day progresses. / 2 HORAS DE RETRASO EN EL COMIENZO - TODAS LAS ESCUELAS DE LPS. Después de supervisar cuidadosamente el pronóstico de temperaturas extremadamente bajas durante las primeras horas de la mañana, se tomó la decisión de retrasar dos horas el comienzo de todas las escuelas de LPS el martes 21 de enero de 2025. Las temperaturas pronosticadas mejorarán durante el curso del día.
Delay/Closure ProceduresOver the summer, incoming 7th and 8th grade students* for the 2024-2025 school year have been asked to read a minimum of three books of their own choosing and complete a Reading Record for each of their books to practice and demonstrate reading comprehension and critical thinking.
Further details and materials can be found on our Summer Reading Project 2024 links provided below. The Language Arts Department has provided the following resource links to support families with the Summer Reading Project:
Information Resources for Families:
Colorado Department of Education’s Summer Reading Parent Tips
Scholastic’s Parent Support - Kids & Families Reading Report & The Ultimate Summer Reading Guide
Renaissance Learning’s Annual Report - What Kids Are Reading 2024 Edition
Library Resources for Families:
Arapahoe Library District - Arapahoe Libraries: Visit their website for hours of operation, calendar events, and direct access to their Summer Reading Program.
Bemis Public Library - Bemis Public Library: Visit their website for hours of operation, calendar events, and direct access to their Summer Reading Program.
American Library Association - Young Adult Library Services Association: Visit this page for a wide variety of book and media lists intended for young adults.
Common Sense Media - Parent Resources - Best Book Lists for Kids: Visit this page for a wealth of information and suggestions for young readers.
Although the Summer Reading Project 2024 will not be due until approximately two weeks into the new school year, 7th and 8th Grade Language Arts teachers will provide support, due dates, and collection details as soon as school starts in August. In the meantime, please reach out to the Summer Reading Project Sponsor, Mrs. Toland, at mtoland[at]lps.k12.co[dot]us with any questions.
Digital Links for Summer Reading Project Materials
❖ Summer Reading Parent Awareness Letter for Incoming 7th Grade Students
❖ Summer Reading Parent Awareness Letter for Incoming 8th Grade Students
❖ Summer Reading Project Instructions, Reading Records, and Rubric
*Incoming 6th grade students as well as new students to Powell are NOT required to complete the Summer Reading Project.*
