Littleton Public Schools will join the nation in celebrating American Education Week (AEW), November 18-22, 2019. “Reach. Educate. Inspire.” – the AEW theme – reflects LPS’ mission that “100% of LPS students will graduate prepared for meaningful post-secondary opportunities.” American Education Week presents all Americans with an opportunity to honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. The weeklong celebration spotlights the different people who are critical in building great public schools for the nation's 50 million K-12 students. LPS Superintendent Brian Ewert said, “It is our objective to ensure that all LPS students leave our classrooms and enter the world as well-adjusted young adults, equipped with the tools they need to be successful in a 21st century workplace.” As a district known for its incredible educational community, LPS celebrates its role in providing quality public education. LPS would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to all the devoted individuals who work to make this possible!
The Littleton Public Schools Foundation will host its 24th Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk, The Stride, on Sunday October 27th, 2019 at the Littleton Museum! The LPS Foundation expects 2500 runners/walkers at this year’s event with its best Expo yet. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 runners in each school-age category up to 18 years of age as well, our top 3 overall winners. Register Here - More Information In partnership with Littleton Adventist Hospital and Schomp, The Stride is a community event that brings together students, parents, teachers, staff and neighborhoods with a focus on health, wellness, community and school spirit. “Our goal each year is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle along with building partnerships and support for Littleton Public Schools,” says Littleton Public Schools Foundation Executive Director Beth Best. “We are so pleased to support The Stride,” said Geoff Lawton, Chief Operating Officer for Littleton Adventist Hospital. “It is a natural partnership since we share the same passion to elevate the overall well-being of our community. Littleton Adventist Hospital is continually working to build upon our tradition of care and to achieve our vision for every community and neighborhood to be whole and healthy for years to come.” The Stride will also host a pre and post-race Wellness Expo where community partners will set up fun, informative, and interactive booths that runners, spectators and volunteers can stroll through while enjoying pancakes provided by Flippin’ Flapjacks. The Expo is a collection of local businesses who share the same mission of supporting public education and students within the Littleton Public Schools district. “We like to support events like The Stride that gives us an arena to connect with people and support the local community. Schomp Spark is our way of giving back to education, wellness, and stewardship,” explains Schomp Director of Sponsorships and Events, Carla Finn. We hope to see you there!
Our schools are safer when we know the status of student immunizations. In accordance with state law, LIttleton Public Schools Student Support office and all schools are working hard in partnership with LPS parents to update student immunization records. Current and compliant immunization records or a current exemption must be on file with the school. Students without immunization records or an exemption will be excluded from school starting November 1, 2019. Please check our district website https://littletonpublicschools.net/immunizations for more information or contact your school's school nurse consultant or health assistant with questions or to update your child's records.
October is Colorado Safe Schools Month! We encourage students, staff, parents and community members to support school safety and wellness. In addition to activities at individual schools, see below for district wide Safe Schools Month activities. School Climate Survey - We need your feedback! During the month of October, your child's school will be sending a link to parents with a brief 15-20 minute anonymous survey to gather perceptions about the school environment. Students and staff take the survey at school. Please visit the School Climate Surveys page for more detailed information about the survey content including opt-out procedures. GHOSTED - LPS & Kaiser Permanente present a performance and conversation about teen mental health October 15th - 6:00-8:30 pm To be “ghosted” is to feel rejected, ignored, alone, cut off from the outside. This special performance includes a professional stage play and interactive conversation to engage teens and parents about challenging situations involving mental health, stress, supporting friends, and coping skills that can strengthen resiliency. More Information - Ghosted Sources of Strength Community Training October 22nd - 7:00-8:30pm This event will provide and introduction to the Sources of Strength program by participating in the same training our youth leaders experience in their schools. Come hear from LPS students and staff about how they are using a positive peer-led model to counteract the challenges our youth face today such as anxiety, anger and depression. Space is limited; please RSVP to jwidmier@lps.k12.co.us if you are interested. Sources of Strength - Event Flyer SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training November 1 - 8:00-11:00am SafeTALK prepares participants to identify people with thoughts of suicide and connect them with life-saving first aid resources. This is a great opportunity for parents, coaches, or other community members who want to know how to help a potentially suicidal person. The workshop is open to any adult or youth 16 years or older and held at the LPS administrative building. To register please email Debbie Honeker at dhoneker@lps.k12.co.us. Offline October – Unplug and Start Living Created by a group of LPS students, this nationally recognized campaign asks youth (and their parents) to take a break from social media for the month of October and spend time connecting in person. Visit www.offlineoctober.com for more information. International Walk to School Day October 2nd, 2019 Promote health and community-building by walking to school together! LPS Poetry Slam Competition & Workshops All LPS high school students are invited to participate in our 9th Annual district-wide Poetry Slam event focused on healthy self-expression. The Poetry Slam Competition will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Powell Middle School. LPS Poetry Slam - Event Flyer First Aid/CPR/AED Trainings Sponsored by the LPS Security Department, the trainings are open to all LPS Parents, Community Members, and youth above the age of 11. The two-year certification cost is $26.00. Participants must make payment arrangements prior to attending the course. Various dates are available. The class is held in the evenings and multiple sessions are offered throughout the year. For more information and to enroll in a course, email Dara Van Kampen at dvankampen@lps.k12.co.us. Immunizations Our schools are safer when we know the status of student immunizations. LIttleton Public Schools Student Support office working hard in partnership with LPS parents to update student immunization records. Current and compliant immunization records or a current exemption must be on file with the school before November 1, 2019. Please check the Immunizations page on the LPS website for more information or contact your school's school nurse consultant or health assistant. Additional Safety Resources for Parents: How to Report Concerns - LPS Website Mental Health Programs and Resources – LPS Website Common Sense Media - Helping Families Make Smart Choices About Media and Technology Parent & Teen Resources from the National Institute on Drug Abuse Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do 10 Things Parents Can Do To Help Prevent Violence in Schools
Due to the weather forecast, the Hopkins/Twain Fun Run, scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2019, has been canceled. We have rescheduled this fun community event for the spring, on Friday, April 24, 2020.
As a reminder, Hopkins operates a "soft start" in the morning. Click here for our drop off policy. Our school-day is 8:00am-2:43pm. Students will be able to enter the building beginning at 7:45am and go directly to their classrooms. All students need to be in their classrooms by 8:00am. There will not be any supervision on the playground before school and students will not be allowed on the playground before school. Staff will be at the front door, the lower playground door, and the upper playground door to let students in the building beginning at 7:45am. Our late start Wednesdays will begin at 9:00am with students allowed to enter the building at 8:45am. Please see the attached flyer for more information and contact me if you have any questions or concerns. It is important that your child is picked up when the bell rings at 2:43pm. We do not have supervision after 2:43pm for our students not actively enrolled in the High Hoppers program. If you need child care before or after school, please contact our SACC manager, Carissa Starbuck for information on High Hoppers before and after school care. This is a wonderful program and the students who attend are very well taken care of and enjoy their time at High Hoppers!
Have you ever wondered if your student is too sick to come to school? Have you questioned if they are well enough to return? Please take a look at this reference provided by our LPS Nurse Consultants from Children's Hospital for How Sick Is Too Sick.
The main form of communication you will receive from Hopkins is a weekly electronic newsletter. This will contain important dates and information you will want to know. Please make sure you complete your yearly online check-in in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to be sure all of your information is up to date. To receive electronic communication from Hopkins, pay close attention to the communication checkboxes. Our Hopkins website is another great place to find the latest dates and information.
