1. April is Month of the Military Child. We will celebrate with Camo Day (wear camo) on Wednesday, April 8th and Purple Up (wear purple) on Thursday, April 9th.
2. The Georgia Milestone Assessment for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders is April 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 28th for 5th grade only.
3. The annual Spring Fling & Color Run is Thursday, April 23rd. See the attachment for more information.

For questions, please email lpehealthclub@gmail.com
Also, please see additional details in the email about the Club yearbook picture day.
1. Order your yearbook now! https://yearbookordercenter.com/ Lake Park Code:25215
2. Thank you to those who were able to attend our Parent Input and Testing Meeting last night. Here is the link to the presentation we shared. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18whBsXrfIKGRfob3Xmo7gQBNAxvI5GiY/view?usp=drive_link
3. Our school-wide picnic is next Friday from 11:00-12:30. We hope you can join us.



Good afternoon, Lake Park Families. Please mark your calendar for your child's Field Day and Honors Day schedules. We hope you can join us for these exciting end-of-year events.


Good afternoon, Lake Park Families. Here are a few reminders and updates.
1. Our Lake Park Basketball Team plays ISES at Albany Middle School today at 4:45.
2. Our Spring Input and Testing meeting is tomorrow at 5:30.
3. Parents, are you in the health and wellness field? If so, please consider hosting a table at our Health and Wellness Fair. Please see the link to sign up to host a table or booth: https://bit.ly/4dp1Kiy
4. LPE PTO wants to make it easier for families to stay informed and find ways to get involved that fit their schedules and interests. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey and share your thoughts. Your feedback will help guide how the PTO communicates, plans events, and supports our students, teachers, and school community. Thank you for taking the time to help us make LPE even better!
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/9syKF9sc4N5mQkGs7
5. The DCSS FACE Team would also like you to complete a survey regarding family engagement. Please see the attachment with the information.



Organization Highlights:
Open Arms Inc.
Provides support for abused, homeless, trafficked, and at-risk youth (ages 0–24) and their families. Services include emergency and transitional housing, support for abuse victims and teen mothers, outreach services, and essential supplies such as diapers and hygiene items.
Strive 2 Thrive
A community-driven program that helps motivated individuals move out of poverty by offering coaching, training, and support. Through partnerships with volunteers, organizations, and local businesses, the initiative provides a “hand-up, not a hand-out,” helping Albany families move toward long-term self-sufficiency and prosperity.
WorkSource of Albany
Offers free services to help individuals find employment and advance their careers, including resume building, interview preparation, job search assistance, skills training (including certifications and GED support), and career counseling. They also support local businesses with recruitment and workforce training.
We encourage families who may benefit from these services to stop by during this time.
1. Our last basketball game of the scheduled season is today at 4:45 at Merry Acres. We will recognize our 5th-grade basketball, cheer, and dance team members during halftime.
2. Attendance Challenge - Students with ZERO absences each month will earn a FREE DRESS day!
3. Our Spring Input and Milestone Test Prep meeting is next Thursday, March 19th, at 5:30. Please join us!
4. The Spring Picnic is Friday, March 27th, from 11:00-12:30. All families are invited. and can bring chairs, blankets, and food.



FREE ADMISSION! You are invited to attend Lake Park's basketball game against Lincoln Elementary on Monday, March 9th, at 4:45 at Radium Springs Middle School. Concessions, including pulled pork sandwiches, nachos, boiled peanuts, candy, and drinks, will be available for cash purchase. No admission fee makes for a wonderful opportunity for our families to support Lake Park's basketball, cheer, and dance teams. We hope you can join us! *Clear bags only at all DCSS athletic events.
1. Tomorrow from 1:00-2:00 is our annual Literacy on the Lawn for Read Across America. We would love for you to join us.
2. We have a new and exciting attendance challenge! Students with perfect attendance for the month will earn a Free Dress day!
3. Please use this link to complete the DCSS Family Engagement Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaEk4WldpDeLYjJaU5jCWiHwrbENUGOFkc8MNC4tYy7yvfmw/viewform
4. Tomorrow is PTO's March Snacks. If you are a parent of a first- or fifth-grade student, please consider signing up to bring a treat. https://bit.ly/4r4YTPe
5. Our GMAS Test Prep and Spring Input meeting is on Thursday, March 19th, at 5:30. Please join us!
6. Our Spring Picnic is on Friday, March 27th, from 11:00-12:30. Please make plans to join the fun!





1. Read Across America Week is this week. On Thursday, students are encouraged to dress as a character they relate to or wear an outfit that represents their favorite culture. Friday is Reading on the Lawn from 1:00-2:00. Please bring a towel or something to sit on and enjoy the sunshine with a good book.
2. Friday Snacks is also this Friday. First and fifth-grade families have the opportunity to shower our staff with treats. https://bit.ly/4r4YTPe


To help make our activities extra special, we are collecting a few items:
● Empty paper towel and tissue rolls.
● Empty cereal boxes or shoe boxes.
If you have any of these items at home, please send as many as possible to school.
We are also looking for parent volunteers to read at our Reading on the Lawn event on Friday, March 6, from 1:00-2:00. Please share your interest with your child’s teacher.


Good morning, Lake Park Families.
LPE Health Club is tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 24th, for previously registered students. An email was sent to parents. Please plan to pick your child up at 3:45 pm. For questions, please email lpehealthclub@gmail.com.
1. DCSS schools are closed for Winter Break. Today is a remote learning day for students. Your student's assignment went home in their red folder. Please ensure that your student completes the assignments and returns their homework on Monday, February 23rd.
2. Does your child know their math facts? Please help your child succeed in math by ensuring they know their math facts. First graders should know basic addition facts automatically. Second graders should know basic addition and subtraction facts automatically. Third graders should know basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts automatically. Fourth and fifth-graders should know basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts automatically. Automaticity means they know they can give the correct answer immediately without support.
3. Lake Park's annual Black History Program is on Thursday, February 26th. It is going to be AMAZING!
4. The Georiga Milestones for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders is April 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Fifth-grade science is on April 28th. Please do not schedule appointments on those dates. We need all of our scholars at school and ready.
5. Have a wonderful week. We look forward to seeing our students on Monday, February 23rd.



Just a reminder that tomorrow is "free dress" for spring pictures. Please ensure your child wear school appropriate clothing. Click the link for our dress code. Friday LIFE Lab students will come to Lake Park. A bus will transport us to the LIFE Lab after pictures. Have a wonderful evening. https://docs.google.com/document/d/15b0bbQeg5VZ0v_J12n-m2MTxwW5aWM9TqWZSzBx4OW0/edit?usp=sharing
