LEWIS-PALMER SCHOOL DISTRICT 38

Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Jul 27, 2003

146 Jefferson St.

P.O. Box 40

Monument, CO 80132

Administrative office - 488-4700Superintendent Dave Dilley

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: Board of education's focus 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. 21

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS:

Sept. 1 - Labor Day

Sept. 26 - Staff training, all K-5 students off

Oct. 13 - Columbus Day

Oct. 24 - Teacher workday, all K-5 students off

Oct. 30 - Conferences, all K-5 students off

Oct. 31 - Conferences, all students off

Nov. 24-26 - Teacher training and workday, all students off

Nov. 26-28 - Thanksgiving break

Dec. 22-Jan. 7 - Winter break

Jan. 7 - Teacher training, all students off

Jan. 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

Feb. 13 - Staff training, all K-5 students off

Feb. 16 - Presidents Day

March 4 - Teacher workday, all K-5 students off

March 5 - Conferences and workday, all students off

March 22-26 - Spring break

April 16 - Staff training, all students off

May 14 - Team planning, all K-5 students off

May 31 - Memorial Day

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: June 3

APPROVED CLASS SIZE: Approximately 25 students per class.

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

CHOICE PROCESS: For 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 school students and approximately one-mile walking distance for middle and high school students. There are exceptions. For information, contact the transportation department, 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 elementary students and $1.85 for middle and high school students. Breakfast is served at the high school for $1.25. Families who meet 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, 488-4726, for information.

DAY CARE: Day care is provided by the Monument YMCA in all elementary schools. Contact the YMCA, 481-8728, about costs, times and 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 must 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

Classes: 9 a.m.-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 Libby Bailey

Classes: 9:10 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

LEWIS-PALMER ELEM. SCHOOL

1315 Lake Woodmoor Drive

Monument, CO 80132

Main office - 488-4750

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

Principal Paula Mooney

Classes: 9 a.m.-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 Julie Jadomski

Classes: 9 a.m.-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

Classes: 9 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

Middle Schools

CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

1330 Creekside Drive

Monument, CO 80132

Main office - 481-1099

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