Litchfield Early Childhood Center

Purple Panther Country: The document link highlights information from last night's BOE meeting. Some great things are happening around the District! https://bit.ly/lcusdnov24

Litchfield Schools will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. School will resume Tuesday at the usual time.

Reminder of early dismissal today: Elementary Schools (LECC & LES) Dismiss @ 12:00. LMS & LHS Dismiss @ 12:15 . There is no afternoon Pre K class

Reminder - Early Dismissal Today & Tomorrow. Elementary @ 1:15 . LMS & LHS @1:30. Parent Teacher Conferences TONIGHT from 4-7. Contact your child's school if you don't recall your time.

Send a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying. This month is also National Bullying Prevention Month. The key message is to build community through kindness to one another, acceptance, and inclusion. Tomorrow is Unity Day across the country and people, students and adults alike, are encouraged to wear orange. Orange is a color that is associated with safety and visibility. All staff and students are encouraged to wear orange in support of this day!

Reminder - No School Friday 10/11 - Teacher Institute. No School Monday 10/14 in observance of Columbus Day. School resumes 10/15 at the normal time.

Dear Kindergarten Families, In place of a formal progress report, our teachers are sharing your child's ESGI data, which reflects the starting skills they currently possess. K students come to school with a wide range of skills and begin the year by focusing on building routines that will support their success. This serves as a snapshot of where your child is starting. During our parent-teacher conferences in October, we will review your child's progress and have a more in-depth discussion about their experience in kindergarten. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher through the ROOMS app, by email, or by phone. Respectfully, Mr. Favre

Tuesday is picture retake day at LECC. Please use this link to place your re-order. https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/88007RL

Parents – The police department has asked that you please DO NOT block or park in neighborhood driveways while waiting to pick up or drop off your child. Thank you for your help and attention.

FOLLOW UP REMINDER: Elementary schools dismiss @ 12:00 - Middle/High Schools dismiss @ 12:15. NO PM PRE K today.

REMINDER: Early Dismissal Friday 9/27/24... Elementary Schools @ 12...LMS & LHS @ 12:15. NO AFTERNOON PreK. All students will be served lunch. School resumes Mon 9/30/24 at the normal time.

On Monday, September 23 Litchfield Early Childhood Center will practice our yearly School safety drill. If you would not like your child to participate, please notify your child's teacher or contact the main office at (217)324-2851.

Dear Purple Panther Nation, I apologize for the early morning message, but I wanted to address some concerns circulating on social media regarding a potential threat. Late last night, I was made aware of a screenshot being shared on social media. The Litchfield Police were immediately contacted and began investigating. While we understand the anxiety this may cause, I want to assure you that after a thorough investigation, our local law enforcement has shared that they have no reason to believe that this recent communication is connected to our district or the original situation we dealt with last week. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. The police have been vigilant in their efforts and have reassured us that there is no credible threat to our schools at this time. We continue to work closely with them to monitor the situation and ensure that all safety protocols are in place. As always, our schools will be open, and we look forward to welcoming your children today. Our staff is prepared and committed to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. We ask that you contact the school district or the Lichfield Police Department immediately if you hear of any concerns about the safety of our schools or students. See Something, Say Something. It helps us all work together to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. We greatly appreciate your trust and cooperation. Sincerely, Kelly McClain, Ed.D. Superintendent

There will be some road construction on Chestnut Street only on the stretch of road next to the school. Friday they will grind off the surface. Tuesday they will add blacktop. They are going to do their best to keep roads open during drop off and pickup times. If you are visiting in between those times, plan to park on BUCHANAN street and walk in to the office. They will provide traffic direction if work is still going on during beginning and end of days.

Purple Panther Nation: Please see the document link highlighting information from last night's BOE meeting. We are excited to have students back in our buildings with staff eager to help them learn and grow! Meet and Greet with Dr. McClain tomorrow and next Tuesday. LECC Open House next Monday. Details in the link ! https://bit.ly/3Xbjfuj

Reminder picture day is this Wednesday. Paper forms are available upon request from the school office. Electronic ordering and passcode are listed below: https://inter-state.com/order Order Code: 88007F

Ty for a great start this morning - it was a smooth drop off time! Continue to pull up as far as you are able & stay near your vehicle if you are getting out to help your child. If walking up, do not park in the pickup zone. Be safe. DRIVE SLOWLY in this area. Law enforcement noted some fast cars this morning and are on patrol. Please display your sign in your window at pick up today at 1:15. Ty!

Reminder - Litchfield schools dismiss early on Friday. Elementary schools dismiss at 1:15 . Middle/High schools dismiss at 1:30. Full days of student attendance start on Monday for all grade levels

We will not be at the building tomorrow night but will see you at your appointment time on August 15 or 16. Use this link for details: https://www.lcusd12.org/article/1709453

A reminder that 1st Grade WILL NOT have a meet the teacher night August 14th. Instead there is an orientation for students on August 15th. Please use this link for details: https://www.lcusd12.org/article/1698589