Paw Print for March 28, 2025

Posted Date: 3/28/25 (8:00 PM)

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LES Weekly Newsletter

Lapel Elementary

Email: rgarber@flcs.k12.in.us

Website: https://flcs.k12.in.us/schools/lapel_elementary_school

Location: 2865 IN-13, Lapel, IN, USA

Phone: 765-534-3101

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LapelPTO

Upcoming Events

March:

31: Good News Club 3-4 pm

April:

4: No School
7-11: Spring Break (No School)
14: Good News Club 3-4 pm
14: PTO Meeting 5:00 pm
16: Spring Pictures
17: School Board Meeting 6:00 pm
18: Popcorn Friday
21: Indy Motor Speedway Field Trip (4th Grade)
21: Good News Club 3-4 pm
25: Midterm
25: LES Girls' Night sponsored by PTO
28-30: Bradford Woods Trip (5th Grade)

FLCS Calendar

Reminders From the Office

Dismissal Changes: If you need to make an end of day change, please notify your child's teacher as soon as possible. Changes through the office will need to be received no later than 2:30 pm. This is for the safety of all students. Thank you for understanding.

Early Dismissal: Anyone picking up a student from the office will need to bring a photo ID.

Appointments: If your student has to miss school for an appointment, please provide a Dr.'s note to the office as soon as possible so we can update their attendance records. Your student can bring the note to school, or you can email it to rgarber@flcs.k12.in.us.

Please Register Your Student for the Upcoming School Year

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. This includes new Pre-K and kindergarten students. The registration process is done online through your ParentVue account.

All new and returning students will need to be registered for next school year. Please make sure you choose the 2025-2026 school year when registering.

If you live out-of-district and have a new Pre-K or kindergarten student, you will need to complete an Out-Of-District Transfer Request form.

If you have any questions, feel free to call the office at 765-534-3101.

Volunteer Application

FLCS is very thankful for all our volunteers that help our students and staff.

If you are planning to or would like to volunteer (see examples below) at some time this school year, please complete the online volunteer application using this link (FLCS Volunteer Application). If you have already had your ID scanned at one of our buildings, we are asking that you also complete this application for documentation and safety purposes. Reminder, you must fill out the application and have your ID scanned once every school year.

Volunteer examples - field trip chaperone, classroom helper, athletics/coaching, library helper, cafeteria helper, tutor, office helper, fundraising, concessions, mentor, etc.

The application can also be found on our website under Human Resources.

Thank you.

Frankton-Lapel Community Schools

Elementary Choir Tryouts Are April 1-2

Elementary Choir Information

Girls' Night Sponsored by PTO

Girls' Night Registration Link

Middle School Cheer Tryouts

Registration Link for Cheer

LHS Riley Carnival-April 15

The LHS Seniors are fundraising for Riley Hospital and invite you to the Riley Carnival on April 15th, from 5-7. This carnival will be at the high school. We have t-shirts available to order. Please use the QR code to order. All proceeds from the Bulldogs for Riley shirt will go to Riley Hospital. Orders are due by 3/31/25.

Link for T-Shirt Orders

Peter Pan Jr. Summer Theater Workshop

GBK Productions in cooperation with Frankton/Lapel Schools invites you to be a part of the summer theater workshop for Peter Pan JR. The Peter Pan JR. theater workshop is a two-week intensive workshop preparing the show for production.

Students will learn music, choreography, blocking, and set building. This program is offered to all students grades 2nd – 12th graduates, regardless of district.

Auditions for main roles of Peter, Wendy, Michael, John, Mrs. Darling,

Mr. Darling, Captain Hook, Smee, and Tiger Lily will be held on June 23-24, 2025 in the Lapel High School Auditorium from 5:00--6:30pm. Those wanting to be a part of the ensemble only will start practices on June 30th.

Please see the attached flyer for more information about registration and workshop dates.

We look forward to having you a part of the show!

*GBK Productions*

Registration Form

Looking For Part-Time Work? LES Needs Your Help!

Substitute Teaching

You will need a teacher's license or apply for a Substitute Teaching Permit.

If you are not a licensed teacher, you must have a high school diploma to be a substitute teacher. You must bring a transcript to verify you are a high school graduate.

You will also need to complete a Substitute Teaching Permit Application. In order to complete a Substitute Teaching Permit, go to the Licensing Verification and Information System. There, you may apply for a Substitute permit. The cost is $16.

You must complete the Classified Employment Application.

And the following Payroll Forms.

New Hire Form
Citizenship Form
State Tax Form
Federal Tax Form
Direct Deposit Form

You will also need to allow us to make a copy of your driver's license and social security card. If you do not have your social security card, we will need to make a copy of your birth certificate.

Lastly, you will need to begin the process for an expanded background check through SafeVisitor Solutions . **Once the process at SafeVisitor Solutions is completed you will receive two (2) emails from Kidtraks. Be sure to follow the steps in these emails to complete the background check successfully.

Your name will be placed on our substitute teacher list when all requirements have been completed. Please be sure to specify what building(s) you would like to work at and any exceptions to availability.

Free Vaccines and Sports Physicals

Cafeteria News

Please use this link to apply money to your student's lunch account. It can also be used to apply for free and reduced lunches.

If you have questions about your child's meal account, you may contact Ruth Iser, our Food Service Director at riser@flcs.k12.in.us!

Reminder for 2 Hour Delay Days

If there is a 2 hour delay, the cafeteria will NOT serve breakfast.

LES Lunch Menu

LES Breakfast Menu

Resources

PIck-Up/Drop-Off Procedures

Free and Reduced Lunch Info

Free and Reduced Application

Chromebook Insurance Information

Extended Care Information

SRP Parent Handout

PTO Information

Elementary PTO Facebook Page

**This group is operated by the LEMS PTO Group, it is not operated by FLCS.**

Please make sure that you answer the required questions in order to gain access to the group. They will not accept anyone who does not answer the questions.