1. Our Lakers had a great time dressing up while celebrating Red Ribbon Week. We talked about making healthy choices and committed to staying drug-free.
2. DCSS has initiated "85 & Thrive" Accelerated Reader competition. They have challenged students to strive for an 85 or higher on each A.R. test and are celebrating the schools with the highest A.R. averages. I am thrilled to share that Lake Park is currently in the top 5, holding 4th place. We want our Lakers to shine! Please encourage your child to prioritize reading their A.R. book and taking A.R. tests. We are confident that our little Lakers can do it! Thank you for your support.
3. Friday Snacks is next week. Please use this link or scan the QR code on the attached flyer to sign up. https://bit.ly/3L8yT6j
Have a great weekend. We love our LPE Families!

Your involvement in our PTO fundraiser is needed more than ever! We would love to make this our ONLY product fundraiser this school year, which is possible with your help! We are raising $10,000 for additions in our school garden. You can support the fundraiser by any of the following:
1) Purchase items from the catalog for you and your family.
2) Share your fundraiser on social media, by email, or text on www.ShopFund.com
3) Ask neighbors, co-workers, friends & others to purchase and show their support. Please know that your assistance this year in particular will make a huge difference, and thank you in advance for your participation in the fundraiser!
P.S. We will hit our fundraising goal if your family sells just 10 items.
1. LPE Health Club begins today for registered students. Registration is closed because we are at capacity. For questions please email lpehealthclub@gmail.com .Thank you for allowing your child to participate.
2. Our PTO Fundraiser is going strong. If you have not yet registered, please do so at
https://www.shopfund.com/parentregister: LPES Group Code: BBUHA
Cherrydale has some fantastic gift items for Christmas. Don't miss out on a chance to help our school and get started on your Christmas shopping.
3. We love seeing our boys and girls in their red, white, and blue today. Tomorrow is Swap Day, where students dress as teachers and teachers dress as students. Students can wear jeans with the Red Ribbon Week themed clothing.

1. Red Ribbon Week is next week. Please see the attached dress-up schedule.
2. LPE Health Club begins on Monday for registered students. You should have received an email confirming your registration. For questions, please email lpehealthclub@gmail.com .Thank you for allowing your child to participate.
3. We are asking ALL parents to register their student for the PTO Cherrydale Fundraiser at https://www.shopfund.com/parentregister: LPES Group Code: BBUHA
➡️ In addition to students earning prizes through the fundraiser, they can win EXTRA prizes from the PTO - like homework pass or a free dress day. PLUS, the grade that sells the most cookie dough will win a PJ's & Popcorn Movie party!!!
***For detailed instructions on how to register, click here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752340?video=588531296



Please sign up now before it closes.
http://bit.ly/3VVLoEk
In the past 24 hours, many families have jumped in to help our PTO Cherrydale fundraiser by getting registered and sending support invitations to friends & family around the country...Thank you!
To reach our goal, we need EVERY student to register online and add at least 10 contacts. Each student that gets registered will be entered to win from over 1,000 different prizes including Apple Air Pods, MacBook Pros, Visa Gift Card, and more.
Get Registered NOW at: FundPrizes.com
Thank you for your support!
Good afternoon, Lake Park Families. Please see the following reminders and updates.
1. Unity Day is tomorrow. Please allow your child to wear an orange shirt and jeans or uniform bottoms to show our commitment to kindness, inclusion, and standing united against bullying.
2. Next week is Red Ribbon Week. Use this link to view the dress-up day schedule. http://bit.ly/48Hqdxk
3. PTO's big fundraiser starts today. Our goal is to raise $10,000.00 to continue with our Outdoor Classroom/Garden updates. Your student will bring home their packet with registration details. We are asking ALL parents to pre-register their student(s) here: https://www.shopfund.com/parentregister LPES Group Code: BBUHA
Please get at least one person to support our fundraiser before our official kick-off day. Any student who is registered and adds 10 contacts will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win over 1,000 prizes. How cool would it be if we took a chunk out of our goal BEFORE the fundraiser even starts?
And even more exciting: You can win EXTRA prizes from the school, like a homework pass, a free dress day, or a PJs & Popcorn Movie party for the top-selling grade!
For detailed instructions on how to register, click here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752340?video=588531296
1. Parents of students who participate in "walk-up" dismissal must park at Three Oaks (the green space at the corner of Meadowlark and Pheasant) or along the curb on Pheasant Drive. There is no parking on Meadowlark.
2. Assignments for the Remote Learning Day will go home on Friday. Assignments are due when we return from Fall Break on October 20th.
3. All DCSS school offices will be closed next week for Fall Break.
4. Get ready, LPE families! The PTO's BIGGEST fundraiser of the year kicks off October 21–November 4! 🎉 Stay tuned for all the details coming soon — you won’t want to miss it!

We’re helping students learn the power of kindness, friendship, and including others.
Ask your child: “What’s one way you made someone feel like they belonged today?”
Small acts of kindness make a big difference — at school and at home. -DCSS
1. Family Calendar https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bdi-_v-HlY-_Nhagpb_y8w8Bg5cjDTBV0eQjjzSQLl4/edit?usp=sharing
2. October 3rd - Report Cards
3. October 10th - Pink Out, Retakes (school uniform - you can bring pink out clothes to change), Sock Hop fundraiser
4. October 13th - Digital Learning Day (This will actually be a home learning packet due to DCSS device delivery.)
5. October 13th - 17th - Fall Break
6. October 22nd - Unity Day Wear Orange
7. October 27th-31st - Red Ribbon Week
8. October 30th - K Report Cards
1. Friday Snacks are next Friday, October 3rd. Please sign up here if you are a second or fourth grade parent.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E48ACAE22A0FD0-58867326-october#/
2. Please see our PTO Newsletter for updates and information. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGNptpLm7s/BdHBPRBMDQQ42Oo2vtlzgw/view?utm_content=DAGNptpLm7s&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer
1. Georgia Milestones Information: http://bit.ly/46JUYjE
2. Annual Title One Information: http://bit.ly/46vgzeq
3. All In LPE Parents, presented by Soy Garvey: http://bit.ly/4gxmILT
We had our first lockdown / intruder drill today. Our students did an outstanding job. Procedures were taught in the classroom and reviewed on the morning show. We have an automated intercom system that reinforces procedures throughout the drill. We have completed two fire drills and one intruder drill this school year. Safety drills are scheduled at least once a month. Our students are learning to be proactive!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Good morning, Lake Park Families. Don't forget to join us this evening at 5:30 for our parent meeting. We will share valuable information about Georgia Milestones and give tips on how to help your student at home.

We hope you can join us for our ALL IN parent meeting this Thursday at 5:30. We will share Title One information, give tips and tricks for supporting your learner at home, and provide Georgia Milestone resources. We will also have two drawings for $50 gift cards. You don't want to miss it!

1. Grandparents Day is tomorrow! Please see the attached schedule. The time at the end of the day is for 2nd and 4th grade students who have LIFE Lab on Fridays after they return to Lake Park.
2. Mark you calendar for our ALL IN parent meeting. Please join us at 5:30 next Thursday, September 18th for Empowering Parents for Student Success.

3rd: 8:05-8:50
1st : 9:00-9:45
K: 9:50-10:25
2nd: 10:30-11:15
4th: 12:40-1:30
5th: 1:40-2:25
1. The first Run Club meeting is today for students who preregistered. Pick up is at 3:45.
2. We must have an August utility bill for all students. Notices will go home again this week for those who have not yet turned in their bill. You can email the bill to jennifer.dowdy@docoschools.org. Follow up with a phone call. Sometimes outside email addresses go to spam.
3. Birthdays - Students can bring sealed, store-bought treats, such as cupcakes or other pre-portioned birthday treats, to share with their classmates (limit of one item to share). Birthday parties, including gifts and treat bags, will not be allowed at school. Birthday invitations may be sent home to students in your child’s homeroom if all students in the homeroom are included. Please do not send invitations to other teachers to distribute to select students. Delivering flowers, balloons, and other gifts for birthdays or special occasions is prohibited.
4. Drinks - Water only in water bottles. Sodas, energy drinks, and gatorade are not allowed in lunch boxes.
