Dear Parents,
What a wonderful time of the year. We hope everyone has safe holidays with family and friends. We appreciate you!
Character Attribute for December: Empathy
LEGACY ACADEMY FOOD DRIVE
Please have students bring their food to Legacy Academy Monday, December 2nd through Friday, December 13th. All proceeds are donated to Elizabeth Food Bank.
- Canned Fruit
- Toilet Paper
- Refried Beans
- Hot/Cold Cereal
- Cream of Chick/Mush
- Jelly (small)
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Canned Vegetables
- Beans
- Tomato Soup
- Pancake Mix/Syrup
- Hamburger/Tuna Helper
- Chili Beans
- Spaghetti O’s/Ravioli
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Rice a Roni
- Canned Tomatoes/Sauce
- Dry Noodles(no spaghetti)
- Ramen
- Dry or canned potatoes
- Evaporated Milk
- Crackers
- Peanut Butter (small)
- Ketchup/Mustard
- Cake Mixes
Donor Wall
We are planning a special memory wall for our new building. It will be a fundraiser and we intend to use our new wonderful laser cutter. We are currently looking for affordable material to use possibly marble, stone, etc. To keep the cost down we would like to buy from a direct source. If you have knowledge of a potential provider please email anne.stanley@legacyk8.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
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- Re-spread playground chips – Bring a rake and work gloves. This does not have to be completed during school hours.
- Property clean up. This involves walking the property and picking up trash. This does not have to be completed during school hours.
- Vision and Hearing Screening is scheduled for Monday, December 02, 2019, from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm. We need ten volunteers. We will train you if necessary! If you are interested in volunteering, please email Catie.Hayes@legacyk8.org.
- Parking attendant help for the Christmas programs December 17th and December 18th at 5:00 pm, volunteer time counts as double. Please contact Jen.zander@legacyk8.org.
- Boxing and delivering food drive donations to Elizabeth Food Bank, Friday, December 13, 2019. Please contact Jen.zander@legacyk8.org
- Takedown and box up Christmas decorations when we return from school on Monday, January 6, 2020. Please contact anne.stanley@legacyk.org
Medication Policy Reminder
No student may keep medication with them unless the office has a completed Medication Form which requires a physician’s signature stating that it is necessary for the student to keep the medication on his/her person (asthma inhalers and EpiPens). The parent must also sign indicating they will accept all responsibility if their child or any other student becomes ill because of misuse of the medication. All other policies concerning possession of a controlled substance apply.
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- All prescription medications and over-the-counter medications (including cough drops) that have an excessive dosage warning should be sent to the clinic with a completed medication form including the physician’s’ signature. No medication will be dispensed from the clinic unless a completed form is on file.
- Medication must be in its original container, properly labeled with the name of the drug, student’s name, and dosage, time of administering, physician, and the current date.
- Medication may be given legally only by school personnel who have been trained by a registered nurse.
- Please use the attached form to be completed by your doctor. Permission for Medication
After School Sports Games
We have a busy schedule this sports season and we enjoy seeing students come cheer on their classmates! However, we do not have adult supervision for the student fans during these home games and encourage parents to join their students in the stands to cheer for their fellow Wildcats.
Lost & Found
Please check lost and found for your child(ren) belongings. All lost & found items will be donated over Christmas break.
Friday, November 22nd
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- No School/ Teacher Inservice
Thanksgiving Break! Monday, November 25th through Friday, November 29th.
Have a safe and wonderful break! We have so much to be thankful for!
Monday, December 2nd
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- ROAR assembly & Silverspoon date change to Tuesday, December 3rd
- Legacy Academy Food Drive, Please have your child(ren) bring their donated food to Legacy Academy. All proceeds are donated to Elizabeth Food Bank.
- Fourth Grade Field trip to the Capitol and Colorado History Museum.
- Hearing and Vision Screening for kindergarten through third, fifth, seventh grades and all students with I.E.P’s and 504’s. If your student wears glasses, contacts or hearing aids please make sure they have them. This will take place in the fourth-grade rooms.
Tuesday, December 3rd
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- The Book Fair is open to the public from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Elementary ROAR Assembly 8:15 am in the cafeteria.
- Silver Spoon Award 2:30 pm in the cafeteria. Students who won the drawing award for ROAR will receive a special treat to eat with the administration.
- Legacy Academy Food Drive, Please have your child(ren) bring their donated food to Legacy Academy. All proceeds are donated to Elizabeth Food Bank.
Wednesday, December 4th
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- The Book Fair is open to the public from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Legacy Academy Food Drive, Please have your child(ren) bring their donated food to Legacy Academy. All proceeds are donated to Elizabeth Food Bank.
Thursday, December 5th
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- The Book Fair is open to the public from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Legacy Academy Food Drive, Please have your child(ren) bring their donated food to Legacy Academy. All proceeds are donated to Elizabeth Food Bank.
Friday, December 6th
Grand Day is an opportunity for grandparents, parents or any other significant family member or friend to visit our school and have lunch with their grandchild(ren)/child(ren). If you are planning on attending and eating you should have ordered your lunch by November 8, 2019. If there is a special exception please call the office and we will see what we can do. Either way, you can still bring your own lunch and attend. We do ask that you fill out the Grand Day 2019 form so we can get a tentative count of our guests. Please note – “GRAND DAY GUESTS” NEED TO ARRIVE AT THE EARLIEST TIME LISTED FOR THEIR CLASSROOM TO HAVE LUNCH OR SHOP (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST).
Teacher Lunch/ Bookfair/ Shopping Schedule
- Murch Lunch 10:55 to 11:20 Shopping 10:15 to 10:45
- Miller Lunch 10:55 to 11:20 Shopping 10:15 to 10:45
- Fortelka Lunch 11:05 to 11:30 Shopping 11:30 to 12:00
- Jeanjaquet Lunch 11:05 to 11:30 Shopping 11:30 to 12:00
- Middle School Lunch 11:35 to 12:00 Shopping 10:45 to 11:15
- Dome Lunch 12:05 to 12:30 Shopping 12:30 to 1:00
- Solomon Lunch 12:05 to 12:30 Shopping 12:30 to 1:00
- Skinner Lunch 12:35 to 1:00 Shopping 1:00 to 1:30
- Young Lunch 12:35 to 1:00 Shopping 1:00 to 1:30
- Johnson Lunch 12:15 to 12:40 Shopping 11:45 to 12:15
- Heintz Lunch 12:15 to 12:40 Shopping 11:45 to 12:15
- Grassnick Lunch 12:45 to 1:10 Shopping 12:00 to 12:30
- Schmit Lunch 12:45 to 1:10 Shopping 12:00 to 12:30
Monday, December 9th
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- Seventh Grade Field Trip to the Denver Aquarium.
- Legacy Academy Food Drive, Please have your child(ren) bring their donated food to Legacy Academy. All proceeds are donated to Elizabeth Food Bank.
Tuesday, December 10th
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- Legacy Academy Food Drive, Please have your child(ren) bring their donated food to Legacy Academy. All proceeds are donated to Elizabeth Food Bank.
- LA Governing Board Meeting at 6:30 pm in the computer lab.
Friday, December 13th
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- All School Dress of Choice
- Last Day! Legacy Academy Food Drive, Please have your child(ren) bring their donated food to Legacy Academy. All proceeds are donated to Elizabeth Food Bank.
- Fourth Grade Market Day 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. This is an opportunity for fourth graders to practice entrepreneurship. Students will have business stations and sell their products. Please send your child with a dollar or two. They will have an opportunity to purchase various, kid-friendly products.
Tuesday, December 17th
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- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Fourth, Fifth grade, Choir, and beginning/ continuing band Christmas concert in the gymnasium. Students need to arrive at 5:15 pm and report to their teacher’s classroom. Middle school students should report to the music room. Please wear festive attire.
Wednesday, December 18th
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- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Kindergarten through Third grade Christmas concert in the gymnasium. Students need to arrive at 5:15 pm and report to their classroom teacher. Please wear festive attire.
Thursday, December 19th
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- Christmas Dress Day/or Ugly Christmas Sweater – NO FEE Students are allowed to dress in Christmas colors/attire for no fee as a Christmas gift from our Administration Staff
- All School Christmas Parties 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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