LEWIS-PALMER SCHOOL DISTRICT 38

Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Aug 5, 2001

146 Jefferson St.

P.O. Box 40

Monument, CO 80132

Administrative office - (719) 488-4700

Superintendent: Ted Bauman

On the Web - http://www.lpsd.k12.co.us/

BOUNDARIES: Located at the north end of El Paso County, encompassing Monument.

THIS SCHOOL YEAR: Thanks to a $23 million bond issue approved by voters in November 1999, the district will open 2 new schools this year - Prairie Winds Elementary and Creekside Middle School.

"The number of students and the size of the buildings were getting kind of crowded before," said Ted Belteau, the district's executive director of student services. "Now with 2 middle schools and a 5th elementary school, that will give us more breathing room for those students."

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: August 23

APPROVED SCHOOL HOLIDAYS:

Sept. 3 - Labor Day

Oct. 5 - Grades K-5 staff training, grades K-5 students off.

Oct. 8 - Columbus Day

Nov. 9 - Grades K-5 teacher workday, all students off.

Nov. 15-16 - Grades K-5 conferences, grades K-5 students off.

Nov. 19-20 - Grades K-12 teacher training and workday, K-12 students off.

Nov. 21-23 - Thanksgiving break

Dec. 20-Jan. 7, 2002 - Winter break

Jan. 7, 2002 - Grades K-12 teacher training, all students off.

Jan. 21, 2002 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Feb. 15, 2002 - Grades K-5 staff training, K-5 students off.

Feb. 18, 2002 - Presidents Day

March 7-8, 2002 - Teacher work day and conferences, K-5 students off.

March 8, 2002 - Grades 6-12 teacher work day, grades 6-12 students off.

March 25-29, 2002 - Spring break

April 19, 2002 - Grades K-5 staff training, K-5 students off.

April 19, 2002 - Grades 6-12 students off.

May 10, 2002 - Grades K-5 team planning, K-5 students off.

May 27, 2002 - Memorial Day

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: June 6, 2002

APPROVED CLASS SIZE: Approximately 25 students per class.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE SPEAKERS: Contact Maryann Wiggs, executive director of curriculum and instruction, at 488-4700, to learn about services for non-native English speakers.

CHOICE PROCESS: Students who want to attend a school other than the neighborhood school assigned to them, or for out-of-district students, admission is based upon space availability. For information, contact the principal of the appropriate school.

TRANSPORTATION POLICY: Eligibility for busing is determined by the distance students live from school, safe pedestrian walkways, and/ or other safety concerns as determined by the director of transportation. Transportation boundaries are approximately 1/2-mile walking distance for elementary students and approximately 1-mile walking distance for middle and high school students. There are exceptions. For information, contact the Transportation Department at 488-4711.

SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS: Parents of students with special emotional, mental or physical needs can contact Linda Williams- Blackwell, director of special education, or Ted Belteau, executive director of student services, to learn about available services. Reach both at 488-4700.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM: Lunch prices are $1.50 for elementary students and $1.75 for middle and high school students. Breakfast is served at the high school for $1. Families who meet certain income guidelines may qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. Information about the lunch program is sent home with students the first day of school. Contact Donna Link, food services supervisor, at 488-4726.

DAY CARE: Day care is provided by the Monument YMCA in all elementary schools. Contact the YMCA at 481-8728 for information about costs, times and specific programs offered. Financial assistance is available.

REGISTRATION: New students register at the district office between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students should bring a Social Security number, immunization record and mailing address of previous school. New kindergartners also need to bring a birth certificate. The entrance age for kindergarten is 5 years old by Sept. 15. Parents will be asked to sign a residency statement to verify the child lives in the district. They may be asked to provide a copy of their home purchase contract or rental lease agreement.

ATHLETICS INFORMATION: Contact the high school or middle schools directly. The school secretary will refer your call to the appropriate person.

Elementary Schools

GRACE BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

66 Jefferson St.

Monument, CO 80132

Main office - (719) 488-4770

On the Web - http://www.lpsd.k12.co.us/gbes/ gbes.htm

Principal Bob Wedel

Start time: 9 a.m.

End time: 3:35 p.m.

KILMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4285 Walker Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Main office - (719) 488-4740

On the Web - http://www.lpsd.k12.co.us/rkes/ index.html

Principal Ray Blanch

Start time: 9:10 a.m.

End time: 3:45 p.m.

LEWIS-PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1315 Lake Woodmoor Drive

Monument, CO 80132

Main office - (719) 488-4750

On the Web - http://www.lpsd.k12.co.us/LPES/

Principal Kay Branine

Start time: 9 a.m.