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We hope you are getting back into the swing of the new school year!  If you haven't done so already, now is a great time to make sure you have signed up for a SchoolCafe account, which is our new meal software system we started using in January!  With a SchoolCafe account, you can easily view your students' school menus, add money to their accounts (which allows them to purchase items in addition to the free breakfast and lunch they receive as part of Healthy School Meals for All), view their account history, set purchasing limits, and this is also the easiest way to fill out the Benefits Form!  We encourage all families to fill out a benefits form each year because, even though meals are free, the information collected in these forms may qualify your student for additional benefits such as waived school fees, reduced priced internet, etc.  The information collected also helps with the funding for our Nutrition program, so we are able to continue to provide fresh, exciting choices for our students each and every day! Signing up for SchoolCafe is easy!  For more information on how to get signed up, please visit our SchoolCafe page linked here. For more information on filling out the Benefits Form, please visit our School Benefits Applications page linked here.

  School is out, but free meals are still in! Join us for our Summer Food Service Program Mondays-Thursdays from June 3rd-July 25th (closed June 19th, July 4th-July 5th) for all kids 18 and under! Meals will be served at Field Elementary School. Breakfast will be served between 8:00AM-8:30AM, lunch will be served between 11:00AM-12:00PM. All meals must be consumed on-site. Summer camps may pick up meals at an earlier scheduled time. Contact Dominika Hannah at 303-347-4387 for more details.   ¡Se acabó la escuela, pero todavía hay comidas gratis! Únase a nosotros para nuestro programa de servicio de alimentos de verano de lunes a jueves del 3 de junio al 25 de julio (cerrado el 19 de junio, el 4 de julio al 5 de julio). Las comidas se servirán en la escuela primaria Field. El desayuno se servirá de 8:00 a. m. a 8:30 a. m. y el almuerzo se servirá de 11:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. Todas las comidas deben consumirse en el lugar. Los campamentos de verano pueden recoger las comidas a una hora programada más temprana. Comuníquese con Dominika Hannah al 303-347-4387 para obtener más detalles.

Starting December 26, 2023, Nutrition Services will be transitioning from LINQ Connect to SchoolCafe as the new point-of-sale system for the remainder of the 2023–2024 school year; however, menus will continue to be available on LINQ Connect. While you will be able to create an account and link it to your student, some information will not transfer to the new system (like account balances) until the start of the new semester.  Here are a few essential points to note about the point-of-sale platform transition: Transfer of Student Files: Your student's file will be transferred from LINQ Connect to SchoolCafe on December 26, 2023. This transfer includes account balances, ensuring a seamless transition. Student Balances: Rest assured, all student balances will be transferred to SchoolCafe. You will retain your existing balance without any loss or disruption. Action Required: After December 26, you will need to create an account with SchoolCafe. You will need your student ID for this step. If you do not know your student ID, it can be found in Infinite Campus. Verify your account balance and review and confirm your account preferences. If you do not set up an account with SchoolCafe, you will not be able to add money to your child’s account or get notifications. Check out a video walkthrough on how to add money to your child’s account and how to apply for free and reduced price meal benefits. Menu Platform: While the point-of-sale system is changing to SchoolCafe, our menu platform will continue to be available through LINQ Connect for the remainder of this school year. For now, families will need to use both apps.    Learn more in the LPS Newsroom.

The LPS graduation requirements work group, composed of teachers, principals, counselors, and administrators, is studying possible changes to LPS graduation requirements beginning with the Class of 2029 (this year’s 8th graders). The work group is focusing on these five major outcomes: Improving post-secondary matriculation rates  Moving all students closer to the Colorado Higher Education Requirements Ensuring 100% of students are prepared to pursue meaningful postsecondary opportunities Providing educational experiences that are just as competitive and rigorous as those in other metro districts Aligning graduation requirements across LPS high schools Parent and employee input is critical to this process. The LPS learning services department is hosting a series of graduation requirements information and input sessions. LPS parents and employees are invited to attend one of four identical sessions regarding potential changes to graduation requirements. Each session will kick off with a short presentation which will describe the current state of graduation requirements as well as the areas for potential change. Then, attendees will have an opportunity to visit with members of the graduation requirement work group to ask questions and provide input. Members will share input gathered from information and input sessions with the whole workgroup at an upcoming meeting. The sessions are scheduled as follows: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Newton Middle School Thursday, November 21, 2024 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Goddard Middle School Thursday, December 5, 2024 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Powell Middle School Wednesday, December 11, 2024 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Euclid Middle School Parents, employees, and students also will be invited to participate in an online survey later this fall.  We hope to see you there!  

Get ready for an evening of creativity and inspiration! Join us for the 14th Annual Poetry Slam on November 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Options High School. National Slam Poet Champion Jovan Mays will host the unforgettable night of student performances. Come celebrate the power of words, support our talented students, and enjoy an evening of artistic expression. Mark your calendar–you won’t want to miss it!  

Screen Sanity is a program that helps parents and families navigate the challenges of raising children in a digital world. It provides practical tips and strategies to manage screen time, reduce social media stress, and foster healthy tech habits at home. The program encourages open conversations about technology, helping parents understand how to set boundaries and support their kids' well-being. By attending, parents will gain insights into the latest research on digital habits and learn ways to promote balanced tech use for their children. It's a valuable opportunity to connect with other parents and equip your family for healthier digital living.  The event will be held October 29 at EPIC Campus. Sign up today!