Dear Laurel Park families,
It is hard to believe the end of the 2023-24 school year is right around the corner. This week, our Tracks 2, 3 & 4 students in grades 3-5 will take their End-of-Grade reading, math, and science (5th-grade only) tests. These tests will be taken on Chromebooks and students will have up to 3 hours to complete them. Student testing accommodations on IEPs or 504 Plans will be implemented.
Testing will begin at 9:30 AM. Third through fifth grade students arriving at school after the testing session begins cannot test until testing make-up days on June 17-26.
- Testing window: June 12-26, retesting for certain students June 27-28
- June 12: Reading
- June 13: Math
- June 14: Science (5th grade only)
We ask that Chromebooks be left at school to charge overnight if students do not have a charger at home. We want to ensure students have sound technology during their testing sessions.
We recognize some students may demonstrate grade-level proficiency throughout the year but may struggle to showcase their knowledge on a standardized assessment. These students may meet the criteria to participate in the EOG Remediation and Re-administration program after the initial test administration. If your child qualifies, you will receive an invitation for your child to attend the program on June 27 and/or 28. Students invited are not required to participate -- it is up to the parents. Transportation to and from school will be provided, and breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase.
If you have specific questions about EOG administration, please contact Adam Barabasz, our testing coordinator, at abarabasz@wcpss.net.
Respectfully,
Charelle Lovett, Principal
Upcoming Events / Important Dates (Community Calendar)
- June 9: Holly Springs Salamanders Baseball Game Family Night @ 5 PM
- June 11: Lucky's Bedtime Stories @ 7 PM; Deadline to order 24-25 Supply Kits (Order at sproutsupplies.com using School Code LPES001)
- June 12-14: Tracks 2, 3, & 4 EOG Testing
- June 19: No School, Teacher Workday
- June 26: Tracks 3 & 4 Rising 5th Grade Ceremony; Last day of school for Tracks 2, 3, & 4
- June 27-28: Teacher Workdays; EOG retesting for select Tracks 2, 3, & 4 students
- July 1-5: No School; Teacher Workdays
- July 3: Meet the Teacher & Supply Drop Off for Tracks 1 & 3 @ 1:30 PM
- July 4: Holiday; Building Closed
- July 8: First day of school for Tracks 1 & 3
- July 8-11: Tracks 1 & 3 Kindergarten Staggered Entry Days; 9:30 AM - 2 PM
- July 12: Tracks 1 & 3 Kindergarten Meet the Teacher, 11 AM - 12 PM
- July 15: First Full Day of School for Tracks 1 & 3 Kinders; Cheers and Tears @ 9:00 AM
- July 19: PTA's Donuts with Grown-ups @ 9:30 AM
- July 26: Happy Track Out, Track 3!; Track 4 Meet the Teacher & Supply Drop Off @ 4:30 PM
- July 29: First day of school for Track 4
- July 29-Aug. 1: Track 4 Kindergarten Staggered Entry Days; 9:30 AM - 2 PM
- Aug. 2: Track 4 Kindergarten Meet the Teacher, 11 AM - 12 PM
- Aug. 5: First Full Day of School for Track 4 Kinders; Cheers and Tears @ 9:00 AM
- Aug. 9: PTA's Donuts with Grown-ups @ 9:30 AM
Lucky's Bedtime Stories on June 11th @ 7 PM
Our last Lucky's Bedtime Stories with Ms. LeSueur before she retires will be on Tuesday at 7 PM. Use the Google Meet code lpes reads to access the storytime. We ask that you use your child's WakeID Account to access the Google Meet.
Order Supply Kits by June 11th
Skip the stores and save both time and money on back-to-school shopping with a Sprout School Supply Kit! These kits are teacher-approved, matching our Laurel Park supply lists, and will be delivered to school and ready for the first day. Order now at sproutsupplies.com using School Code LPES001. The order deadline is 06/11/24.
End-of-Year Medicine Pick Up
An adult must pick up all remaining medication(s) on your child's last day of school. Medication(s) cannot be sent home on the bus. All unclaimed medication will be discarded 10 school days after your child's last school day. Please contact Karen Franklin at krfranklin@wcpss.net or 919-290-2333 with any questions.
2024-25 Volunteer Renewal Process
Families who were approved to volunteer in the 2023-24 school year received an email on June 1 outlining the simple volunteer renewal process for the 2024-25 school year. Please renew your volunteer status during the renewal window, July 1-Oct. 1. Review details at wcpss.net/volunteers.
5th Grade Moving Up Ceremonies
We look forward to celebrating our 5th graders moving up to middle school next school year. Bus loop doors will open for attendees at 1 PM and the ceremony will begin at 1:30 PM. Seating is first come, first served. We will ask all attendees to sign in upon entering the cafeteria.
Check Lost and Found Before June 28!
All items will be washed and donated to Dorcas Ministries at the end of the month as the school prepares for a new school year.
Laurel Park Character Strengths
Each month, a selected character strength is highlighted in the morning announcements and discussed during your child's Classroom Huddle/morning meeting. In June, we will focus on Optimism -- You have hope and confidence about the future.
Friendly Reminders
- LPES Family Handbook
- Please remind your child to check the lost and found area in the cafeteria. We will donate lost and found items quarterly.
- Each child needs a labeled set of extra clothes to keep in their backpack or cubby. This is not just for bathroom accidents! The Front Office does not have extra clothes to give to students.
- Interested in volunteering at LPES? Register at www.wcpss.net/volunteer
- Students who arrive at school after 9:15 AM must be signed in by the parent/guardian via the QR code on the front door. Early check-out ends at 3:15 PM.
2024-25 LPES Information
Back-to-School Supply Kits Available to Order!
Skip the stores and save both time and money on back-to-school shopping with a Sprout School Supply Kit! These kits are teacher-approved, matching our Laurel Park supply lists, and will be delivered to school and ready for the first day. Again this school year, we will offer families the opportunity to Pay It Forward and purchase an additional school supply kit to donate to a deserving child at our local school if they are interested. All Pay It Forward Kits will be provided to the administration at the close of our sale and distributed to local students, so they are all set for the first day. Order now at sproutsupplies.com using School Code LPES001. The order deadline is 06/11/24.
Rising Kindergarten Orientation (Newsletter) (Presentation Slides)
2024-25 School Meals Price Increase
Last week, our School Board approved a 25 cent price increase for school meals for the 2024-25 school year. At elementary schools, full-paid breakfasts will increase to $1.75 and full-paid lunches will increase to $3.50. The price increase is necessary to cover rising costs of food, supplies, and wages and benefits for staff.
Add Your Track Calendar to iCal
WCPSS created Tracks 1, 3, & 4 PDF and iCal calendars for families to access. The iCal link will automatically add your track's calendar to your phone or computer's calendar application. 2024-25 Year-Round calendar by track:
Playdate at Marbles for Rising Kinders
Marbles Museum is hosting its annual kick-off to Kindergarten on Thursday, June 20 from 3-7 PM. Sign up to attend at HTTP://m.arbl.es/kickofftokindergarten.
Meet the Teacher & Supply Drop-Off
Our 2024-25 Meet the Teacher and Supply Drop-off is Wednesday, July 3 from 1:30-3:00 PM (Tracks 1 & 3) and Friday, July 26 from 4:30-5:15 PM (Tracks 4). The PTA partners with Sprout School Supplies for grade-level kits. More information will be shared about Sprout School Supplies at a later time. Next year's school supply lists are posted on the school's website.
Health Plan Updates & Renewals!
Nurse Heide must speak to a parent or guardian to reassess a student’s health care needs before she can renew any health plans. If you have a student who has medications at school, a new 1702 form will be required when the new school year begins in July. Your doctor may complete the 1702 form anytime after April 1, 2024, and it will be valid for the 24-25 school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Nurse Heide can be reached at 919-524-1894 or hcassimatis@wcpss.net.
Tears & Cheers for Kinder Families
Join representatives from our PTA under the shade structures on the playground after morning drop-off on your child's first full day of kindergarten. This is a perfect time to meet other kinder families. Light refreshments will be provided.
Donuts with Grown-ups! Learn about the LPES PTA
Swing by LPES on Friday, July 19 (Tracks 1 & 3) or Friday, August 9 (Track 4) from 9:30-10:15 AM. Have a donut and mingle with families while learning about the PTA, annual events, and ways to support. This is an adult-only event.
