LEWIS-PALMER SCHOOL DISTRICT 38

Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Jul 28, 2002

146 Jefferson St.

P.O. Box 40

Monument, CO 80132

Administrative office - 488-4700 Superintendent: Ted Bauman

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

BOUNDARIES: Located at the north end of El Paso County, encompassing the towns of Monument and Palmer Lake.

THIS SCHOOL YEAR: A focus for the board of education this year will be the future of Lewis-Palmer High School: Can increased growth best be handled by expanding facilities at the current location, or is a second high school site needed?

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Aug. 22

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS:

Sept. 2 - Labor Day

Sept. 27 - Staff training, kindergarten through fifth-grade students off.

Oct. 14 - Columbus Day

Oct. 25 - Teacher workday, kindergarten through fifth-grade students off.

Oct. 31 - Conferences, kindergarten through fifth-grade off.

Nov. 1 - Conferences, kindergarten through 12th-grade students off.

Nov. 25-26 - Teacher training and workday, kindergarten through 12th-grade students off.

Nov. 27-29 - Thanksgiving break

Dec. 19-Jan. 3 - Winter break

Jan. 6 - Teacher training, kindergarten through 12th-grade students off.

Jan. 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

Feb. 14 - Staff training, kindergarten through fifth-grade students off.

Feb. 17 - Presidents Day

March 6 - Teacher workday, kindergarten through fifth-grade students off.

March 7 - Conferences and workday, kindergarten through 12th- grade students off.

March 24-28 - Spring break

April 18 - Staff training, kindergarten through 12th-grade students off.

May 9 - Team planning, kindergarten through fifth-grade students off.

May 26 - Memorial Day

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: June 5

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 half- mile walking distance for elementary students and approximately one- 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 $1.60 for elementary students and $1.85 for middle and high school students. Breakfast is served at the high school for $1.25. 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 7:30 a.m.-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 their birth certificate. The entrance age for kindergarten is 5 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 - 488-4770 On the Web - www.lpsd.k12.co.us/gbes/ 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 - 488-4740 On the Web - www.lpsd.k12.co.us/rkes/ 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 - 488-4750 On the Web - www.lpsd.k12.co.us/LPES Principal Kay Branine

Start time: 9 a.m.

End time: 3:35 p.m.

PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

115 Upper Glenway

Palmer Lake, CO 80133

Main office - 488-4760 On the Web - www.lpsd.k12.co.us/ples/ Principal Paula Mooney

Start time: 9 a.m.

End time: 3:35 p.m.

PRAIRIE WINDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

790 King's Deer Point East

Monument, CO 80132

Main office - 559-0800 On the Web -www.lpsd.k12.co.us/pwes Principal Ida Liebert