Principal's Message
Lake Pleasant Families,
I hope everyone had a great first week back to school! Personally I was able to introduce myself to all the students and begin to get to know them a little better. I do have to say that you all should be very proud as they are so amazing, kind and fun! This is by far the best part of the job getting to know so many students with such different personalities and strengths.
After the first day, dismissal has been getting better and the staff has communicated that everyone has been so patient and understanding while we work out the kinks in our procedures. We hope to get all 1,200 kids home as quickly and most importantly safely as possible. Thank you for following the staff directions and being patient.
As we head into our first full week of school many of our teachers will begin instruction on our standards. As you know learning can sometimes be messy and failure is part of the process. I let the students know already that my favorite word in the English language is "YET". I have a sign in my office that illustrates that for not only kids but staff and parents as well who might be struggling with something. I am a big believer that a positive growth mindset can help anyone learn a new skill or overcome a challenge. For example..."I don't understand this" can feel like defeat and unmotivating. However, add the word "YET' to that same statement and it just feels different...."I don't understand this YET!" Believe in yourself and you can accomplish any goal.
Have a great week Silverhawks,
Aaron Bagwell
Proud Principal
Lake Pleasant Elementary
In this section, you will find save-the-date information for upcoming events to mark in your calendar!
2022-2023 UPCOMING EVENTS
8/17-Early Dismissal (1 P.M. Release)
8/18-5th Grade Outdoor Ed/Curriculum Night
8/25& 8/26-Boys and Girls Softball Tryouts
8/26-Class Shirts Money Due
8/30-Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade Fall Picture Day
8/30-First PTA meeting of the year at 3:30
9/1-2nd/3rd/4th Grade Fall Picture Day
9/2-5th/6th/7th/8th Grade Fall Picture Day
In this section, you will find which "days" are coming up to determine which specials students will participate in throughout the week along with Wednesday's schedule.
8/15-Day 4
8/16-Day 5
8/17-Early Release (Day 1 AM)
8/18-Day 6
8/19-Day 1
In this section, you will typically see detailed information about the upcoming week regarding events, school wide news and notes etc.
Good Day Lake Pleasant Families!
In preparation for the 2022-2023 school year, the Health Office wanted to reach out to say hello. We look forward to meeting your kiddos in the year to come. We have attached a welcome letter as well as some additional forms for you all to review. Please read through these documents carefully so that we can ensure we are providing the best care for the students at Lake Pleasant and keeping everyone safe and healthy.
Please fill out the following forms and return them to our Health Office in order to ensure our School Nurse can provide the best care for your child.
Below is the Hearing and Vision Screening Letter. Should you wish your child NOT be screened, please fill out and return the objection letter.
Thank you and have a great school year!
Laura Grace, RN, BSN
School Nurse
Lake Pleasant Elementary
623-773-6579
News from the Lake Pleasant Elementary PTA
Class Shirts!
Information will be going home this week for class shirts. Orders will need to be placed by August 26th!
Fall Festival!
The fall festival was so much fun, it will be returning again this year on November 4th!
The first PTA General Meeting will be on August 30th at 3:30pm in the Science Lab
Stay Connected With the PTA
Please consider bookmarking the PTA Member Hub to stay up to date on plans and activities year round!
Follow the LPE PTA on Social Media
Hot Lunch Reminders
Quick message from our amazing cafeteria staff that hot lunches are no longer free which has been an adjustment. Students will be allowed to charge up to $12 dollars as we do not want any child to go hungry. For your convenience please consider using "MySchoolBucks.com" to set up an account for your child.
If you might be experiencing some hardships please consider filling out the free and reduced lunch application. Many federal funds that are available are based on this number as well so the more accurate this number is the better for our school. This is very confidential so please consider if you feel you might qualify.
LPE Golf Squad is Back!
Golf Squad at Lake Pleasant Elementary is for both new and continuing students and provides weekly opportunities for your child to learn the technical swing mechanics (i.e. putting, chipping, full swing, etc.) as well as the social skills required to enjoy golf, the clubs, and golf course (i.e. vocabulary, etiquette, rules, history, etc.) all under the instruction of an LPGA or PGA Professional. Golf is a very challenging and fun sport that can lead to college scholarships. So start early and start now...boys and girls! Even if your child already plays, it is great to enjoy weekly, convenient lessons from the pro. (Click Here to read more on how and why your child can benefit from continuing professional, golf practice with Golf Squad at your school.)
Below is the Lake Pleasant Elementary specific link with additional info and online registration:
We look forward to building the foundation to enjoy golf for a lifetime together!"
DRESS CODE REMINDERS
It is expected that students adhere to the dress code outlined in the student handbook. To view a copy of the dress code policy see the student handbook beginning on Page 8. Students who violate the dress code will be required to change clothes or be picked up by a parent.
CELL PHONE/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Cell phones should only be used during the instructional day for educational purposes only, and only at the direction of a teacher or administrator. Unauthorized use of electronic devices may result in confiscation of the device. This includes the use of portable speakers and smart watches. Parents will need to pick up confiscated devices in the front office by 3:00. Students bring personal items to campus at their own risk. Please see Page 30 in the handbook for more information.
Junior High (7th and 8th Grade) Families
Register My Athlete Information
PUSD is moving to paperless clearance for our athletes. The date for softball tryouts is quickly arriving and all athletes who wish to try out MUST be cleared online. Please click below for directions as to how to get an account set up and which documents you will need. Please take care of this as we cannot allow someone to participate without being cleared.
If you have an athlete that plays a different sport at some point this year, please consider getting them cleared now as once cleared they are good to go! Please contact our Assistant Principal Mrs. Kelly for more information.
Here you will find pictures of kids learning or being recognized along with staff recognitions as well!
Tower Challenge In 6th and 5th Grade PE
Students made a group out of their squad lines and had to write down one thing their whole group had in common with each other on each notecard. They then had to try and build the tallest tower out of the notecards. So the more they had in common the bigger the tower! Looks like we had some fun getting to know each other!
This section will provide any information on upcoming elections. Remember your principal is an old government teacher so make sure you are an active member of our great democracy!
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
I have recently begun to post pictures and information from our school on our Facebook page. Please "Like" the school and the PTO to ensure you get the most up to date information.
In this section you will find information from past Newsletters that you might need to review or have access to on an as needed basis.
This section is where all the links will be located for information our parents will need on an as needed basis. This section is rarely updated but if you ever need these links scroll on down here!
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
CONTACT OUR LPE PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD
EMAIL: lakepleasantpta@gmail.com
UPCOMING PTO GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Coming Soon!
WAYS TO GIVE AND SUPPORT OUR PTO
Coming Soon!
WHATS FOR LUNCH?
This link will be available all year when planning lunches for your child
INSTRUCTION AND ACADEMIC PHILOSOPHY AT LAKE PLEASANT AND PUSD
Meet Mr. Bagwell Principal at LPE
Mr. Bagwell is the proud Principal at Lake Pleasant Elementary. When visiting the LPE campus please stop by and introduce yourself as he would love to meet you!
Important Phone Numbers at Lake Pleasant Elementary
Main line: 623-773-6575
Attendance Line: 623-773-6582
Health office: 623-773-6585