Who's ready to think school supplies?

If you like to plan ahead or just don't want to hassle with going out and purchasing school supplies, Lucas will once again be using School Kidz service to order pre-packaged supply kits.  Details are available here.

This is a completely optional service!  Contact Brooke at brookemhill@gmail.com with questions.

District Screening Process for Extended Learning Program (ELP)

Grades K-5 ELP Parent Nomination

The yearly screening of students for participation in the Extended Learning Program (ELP), the elementary program for gifted and very high ability students, is underway for the 2015-2016 school year. This program is appropriate for students who are at the highest academic levels in their grade. Students can enter this screening pool by Iowa Assessments scores, teacher nomination or parent nomination. An informational meeting for parents will be held in the Little Theater at West High School on March 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM. More information is available at http://goo.gl/ilBSn6. If you would like to nominate your child to be tested for ELP services, please complete a parent information form. Forms will be available online between February 23 and March 12, 2015 at http://www.iowacityschools.org/pages/ICCSD/Virtual_Backpack. The link is called ELP Parent Information Form Grades K-5. Paper forms will be available in the school office during the same time. If your child is already receiving ELP Tier Two services, please do not submit another parent form. No forms will be accepted after March 12, 2015 at 4:00 PM.

Nominación de padres para ELP grados kindergarten a 5

El programa de aprendizaje extendido [ELP] es el programa del distrito para estudiantes talentosos con alta capacidad.  Si usted gustaría nominar a su hijo(a) de kínder a quinto grado para examinación para ver si es elegible, por favor pida el documento informativo en español a la secretaria escolar.  

للفصول من التمهيدي (الروضة ) إلى الصف الخامس. الترشيح لبرامج التعليم المستمر(ELP)

 هو برنامج تابع  لمكتب تعليم المقاطعة للطلاب المتميزين و  ذوي المهارات العالية. إن كنت ترغب في تسجيل طفلك من التمهيدي إلى الصف الخامس, لمزيد من الإختبارات لمعرفة ان كان مؤهل لذلك, الرجاء سؤال سكرتارية المدرسة عن  هذه الإستمارة باللغة العربية.

Little Hawk Basketball and Volleyball Camps

Boys in Kindergarten through 4th grade who are interested in basketball can register for the City High Little Hawk Boys Basketball Camp.  Camps are at the Grant Wood Elementary gym on February: 8, 15, 22 from 2:00 to 3:30.

Girls in 2nd grade through Junior High can register for the upcoming Volleykids Clinic with the Little Hawk Volleyball Club.  Clinics are Mondays and Wednesdays in March from 3:30 to 4:30 at the Scanlon Gym.

It's great to be a FUTURE Little Hawk!

Cakes, Cakes, Cakes!

Cake Donations Needed for FUN NIGHT March 7th

The Cake Walks need AS MANY CAKES AS POSSIBLE.  The Cake Walk is much like musical chairs, only, when the music stops and your number gets called, you win a cake!!  

Lucas PTO relies on the generous and creative donations of parents, grandparents and kids, to bake a cake, decorate a masterpiece, or bring in something already made at the bakery.  The more cakes we get donated, the more kids and parents can win!  As an added bonus, the most creative and bakery-worthy cakes will be auctioned off - if your cake gets picked for the auction, you will win a prize!

Please consider donating one or more cakes for Lucas FUN NIGHT.  More details on how to donate coming soon. 

Lucas art teachers seek art supplies from your recycling box

Lucas art teachers are in need of donations of cardboard paper towel rolls, cardboard egg cartons and buttons. Just think of all the creations our kids can make with those materials! Items may be dropped off in the art room before or after school or students can bring the items to school on their art day.  Thanks for supporting the arts at Lucas!

Family Support Group Meets Again Friday

To Lucas Elementary School parents and guardians of a child with special needs:

You are invited to a new monthly drop-in support group.

*      talk with fellow Lucas parents and guardians

*      share parenting ideas

*      share parenting challenges

*      get support for you

*      celebrate our kids’ successes

*      led by Lucas parents Martha Fountain and Renée Speh

Where: temporary building on north side of Lucas

When:  8:30-9:30 am

December 19 January 16

February 20 March 13

April 17 May 15

Special needs includes attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), intellectual disabilities, physical challenges, autism spectrum disorders, mental illness, and others

Contact: Renée Speh (parent) 351-9279  reneespeh@gmail.com or

Melissa Barron (teacher) 688-1140  melissa.barron@iowacityschools.org

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Padres y guardianes de estudiantes de Lucas Elementary que tienen una necesidad especial:

Están invitados a un nuevo grupo de apoyo que se reúne mensualmente.

* Hable con otros padres y guardianes de la comunidad de Lucas

* Comparta ideas sobre la crianza de los hijos

* Encuentre apoyo para usted mismo

* Celebre los éxitos de nuestros hijos

* El grupo está facilitado por padres de Lucas Martha Fountain y Renée Speh

Dónde:  El edificio temporal en el lado norte de Lucas

Cuándo:  , 8:30-9:30 de la mañana

Las necesidades especiales incluyen asuntos de déficit de atención, discapacidades intelectuales, desafíos físicos, discapacidades del espectro autista, enfermedad mental, y otras más.

Contacte:  Renée Speh (madre) 351-9279 reneespeh@gmail.com o

Melissa Barron (maestra) 688-1140 melissa.barron@iowacityschools.org

New Year, new chance to check out PTO

Come to PTO Jan 12 and earn your GET OUT OF CHAIRING FREE card!

The next PTO meeting is Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the art room with FREE babysitting in the Kindergarten room.
Participating in PTO meetings allows you to
* Meet other Lucas parents—get to know the parents of your kids’ friends
* Learn about opportunities to support our teachers and students
* Share your perspective and ask questions
* Have a voice in planning special events
* Hear from Principal Merriweather about our students’ academic progress and other school news

And as an added bonus, if you come to this particular meeting, you’ll receive a special, never-before-offered GET OUT OF CHAIRING FREE card. That’s right—our solemn promise that you will not be asked to lead an event for the rest of this school year. You don’t have to worry about all heads turning to you when a call for volunteers goes out. You’ve got THE CARD! So grab a friend and come out and join us on Monday, Jan. 12, entirely risk-free.