Family Reading Night

Family Reading Night is Thursday, November 17 from 6:00-7:00.  See flyer below for more information.

LPS Family Reading Night 2016

November Newsletter

Please see the link below for our November newsletter.  We have lots of exciting things happening this month.  As always, please feel free to call the office with any questions or concerns.

November Newsletter

Trunk or Treat!

Please join us at LPS for the annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 27 from 6:00-7:00.  Students are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and come trick or treating with the teachers and staff.  The event is limited to Lorena Primary students and siblings only.

Red Ribbon Week

 Red Ribbon Week is next week, October 24-28.  During Red Ribbon Week schools across America encourage students to say “NO to DRUGS” and to make good choices throughout their lives. 

During Red Ribbon Week we will be having a canned food drive as a part of learning how to be responsible and help others.  Students and staff are encouraged to dress up each day as a reminder to be healthy and helpful. 

Monday: "Join the FIGHT against drugs!" Students wear camouflage.

Tuesday: "I have the POWER to be drug-free!" Students wear a superhero shirt.

Wednesday: "I PLEDGE to be drug-free!" Students dress patriotic in red, white, and blue.

Thursday: "TEAM up against drugs!" Students wear favorite team shirt.

Friday: "I'm RED-y to be the BEST me!" Students wear red clothing.

See flyer below for more information.

Red Ribbon Week Flyer

October Newsletter

Please click on the link below to read our October newsletter.  It has important dates and information.  As always, feel free to contact the office with any questions you may have.

LPS October Newsletter

Homecoming Events for the Primary Campus

• Wednesday, September 21 is the Homecoming Parade.  It begins at 6:30 and goes from Center/Bordon Street to Leopard Stadium.  Immediately following the parade is a community pep rally at the stadium.  This will include the Kindergarten/Senior Walk at the beginning of the pep rally.  Please see our website for more information on the walk.
• Friday, September 23 the first and second grade students will be going to the high school pep rally at Leopard Stadium.  We will load buses at 8:45 and the pep rally will start at 9:15.  We will return to school immediately after it is over. Students are encouraged to wear red or a Lorena shirt to show our Leopard Pride!
• Friday, the cheerleaders will be here during our morning assembly to sell special homecoming spirit ribbons.  They are $2 each.
• Friday night is the homecoming football game at 7:30.  Please remember, for the safety of your students, they are to be with an adult.  They are not allowed to run or play tag or football in the grassy area.  We want everyone to have a good time but we also want everyone to be safe.
• Students may NOT wear mums or garters to school on Friday.  Please save those for the football game!

Kindergarten/Senior Walk

This Wednesday, September 21 is the annual Kindergarten/Senior Walk.  This is a special time for both our high school seniors and our kindergarten students.  The two groups walk the football field and meet in the middle so the seniors can pass on their Leopard pride and spirit to our kindergarten students.  The walk will take place during the Homecoming community pep rally immediately following the parade.  Parents of kindergarten students--please meet at the end zone closest to the concession stand immediately after the parade.  See flyer below for details!

Kindergarten/Senior Walk 2016

Water Drive for Pack of Hope

Lorena ISD is holding a water drive to benefit McLennan County Pack of Hope.  This is an organization that provides food for students including in our own community.  Please see the flyer below for more information

Water Drive Flyer

Parent Orientation

Parent Orientation is Thursday, September 8. Kindergarten will be at 5:30, First Grade at 6:15, and Second Grade at 7:00. PreK parents may choose any of the first two sessions. You will meet in your child's classroom. We hope to see everyone there!

Fall Festival Flyer

The annual PTO Fall Festival is coming up at the end of this month.  PTO is hard at work organizing this exciting night which raises money for our campus.  Click here for more information on how you can help support this event.

September Newsletter

We have had an amazing first 9 days of school.  It is hard to believe that it is already September! Click here to read our September newsletter to stay current with what's going on at LPS.

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Join the Lorena PTO!

The Lorena Parent Teacher Organization is beginning its membership drive for the 2016-17 school year! The cost is $10 per family, which includes a campus wide directory. Additional directory copies are available for $5 each.

To join, please download and complete the registration form and then return it along with your payment in an envelope marked PTO Membership to any Lorena ISD campus.

We look forward to working together to enrich the education and experience of all the students of Lorena ISD!

Lorena PTO Registration Form

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A+ Card Fundraiser

We are again selling A+ Cards as a fundraiser for the school.  The money raised goes directly to students and helps pay for field trips and activities for students.  Your child will bring home an order form and a parent letter explaining how it works.  There are prizes for students according to how many cards they sell including free donuts, meals, etc.  Students who sell 15 cards will participate in a free limo ride and a pizza lunch!  There are also cash prizes for the top 3 sellers in the school.  Money and order forms are due to the office by Friday, September 9.  Please feel free to call the office if you have any questions.  

First Week of School

We enjoyed seeing all our LPS families at Meet the Teacher!  Just a few reminders for the first week of school.

• First day of school is Monday, August 22.  Doors will open at 7:20 that day.  We encourage you to walk your child to his or her classroom.
• After the first day, please use the parent drop off line if you are bringing your child to school.  Assembly will begin at 7:45 and students are considered tardy at 7:55.  We open our doors at 7:15.  The earlier you get through the line, the faster it will be.
• Dismissal is 3:15.  It is always longer than usual the first few weeks of school.  It will get faster as children learn the routines.
• Please click here for more information about the first week.

We look forward to seeing everyone Monday morning!

Back to School Information

Important Upcoming Dates:

• Meet the Teacher will be Thursday, August 18 from 5:00-6:00. Students and parents will have an opportunity to meet their new teacher and see their classroom. Students are encouraged to bring school supplies with them that night. Students should receive a postcard in the mail no later than August 17 with teacher information. 

• First Day of School is Monday, August 22 

School Supply lists can be found under the “For Parents” tab at the top or by clicking here.

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Kindergarten/Senior Walk Information

Our annual Kindergarten/Senior Walk originally planned for August 19th has been rescheduled for September 21st after the Homecoming Parade. This is a very special tradition for our incoming kindergarten students as well as our graduating seniors.

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New PTO T-Shirts For Sale!

      

Place your order for the new PTO spirit shirts today! You can download an order form by clicking on the picture of the t-shirt you wish to purchase.

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Attention Parents of Incoming Kindergarten Students…

Please choose one of the four time slots to bring your child to show us how much they know and how excited they are for kindergarten. It is come and go and will only take 10-15 minutes.  It is NOT required that you bring your child but we highly encourage it!  We cannot wait to meet your children and get to know them a little better before the school year starts.  If you have any questions, please email brooketaylor@lorenaisd.net.  Thank you so much for your time and we look forward to seeing your children soon!

Who:  All incoming Kindergarteners

Choose your time:

Tuesday, August 2 11:30AM-1:00PM

Tuesday, August 2 5:00PM-6:30PM

Tuesday, August 9 11:30AM-1:00PM

Tuesday, August 9 5:00PM-6:30PM

Where:  Lorena Primary School Library Media Center

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Letter from Miss Lina

Dear Lorena Primary Family,

            WOW!  It is hard to believe that this school year is almost over.  After 36 years working for Lorena ISD, I will be retiring.  I have been so blessed to have been a part of this AWESOME district!  I have seen many changes in my 36 year career.  However, there is one major constant in all this time—the smiles, hugs, and love of all the children.  The children are the reason that I love my job and what I will miss the most. 

            I am thankful to the parents for their patience, support and understanding.   Parents are an important as a member of the educational team.  I appreciate all that the parents have done for the school.  The PTO is so supportive.  I could never say THANK YOU enough for all you have done for the school and for me.

            I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with so many dedicated and caring teachers and support staff.  The love and care shown to our students is evident in all that you do.  All members of the staff are willing to do whatever is needed to ensure that the campus is a safe and loving place for learning.

            Even though I will not be at school each day, I will still be living in Lorena.  I look forward to seeing everyone at district and community events. I love to go to sporting events—see you there!  I would like to hear of the successes of all. 

            Some have asked what I am going to do.  My answer has been, “Whatever, Whenever”.  I love to work in my yard, so I can be found outside most days.  I will continue to be a life-long learner. Since I like to do crafts, I would like to learn how to do stained glass and oil painting.  I will do some traveling.  I love to do home improvement projects as well. I am looking forward to the next adventures in my life.

            In closing, I want to thank everyone for the amazing memories.  I have made so many friends and we have shared so many wonderful times.  I will miss the day to day work with all of my Lorena family.  I wish everyone continued success.  May you find happiness in all that you do!    

Love,

Ms. Lina

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the parents and students of Lorena Primary School for the beautiful Friendship Bench. Your dedication of this bench in my name is such a loving and thoughtful tribute. I know children will enjoy sharing times with their friends while sitting on the bench. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to be a part of so many lives throughout my career. I will be forever grateful to all for this perfect gift.

Sincerely,

Kathy Lina

Primary School Principal

We Want Your Feedback - 2016 Parent Survey

In an effort to gather information and improve our schools and district, we are requesting your participation in a short parent survey. The survey will be available until May 6th. We want to hear from you.

Please take a few minutes and provide us with feedback in order to make our schools the best they can be. We appreciate you being partners with us in our most important responsibility of educating your children.

2016 Parent Survey

*If you have students at more than one school, please fill out a survey for each campus. There will be a link at the end of the survey for you to submit another.

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Color Run will be held Saturday, May 21st.
Click here for more information and the entry form.

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Pre-K & Kindergarten Roundup Online Now

If you missed PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN Roundup
for the 2016-2017 school year


Begin Registration Online Now

Parents are asked to complete a pre-k or kindergarten registration packet available online. To complete the registration process, parents must bring required documentation to the LPS Campus. Visit the Roundup webpage for more details.

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