Last day of school is June 6; 2 p.m. dismissal

Just a reminder that the cold winter with canceled school days has extended our school year until Friday, June 6. Dismissal on the last day of school will be at 2 p.m. We wish you a safe summer and look forward to seeing you Thursday, Aug. 14, for Popsicles with the Principal and Tuesday, Aug. 19, for the first day of school!

Local group hosting kid-friendly astronomy & outdoor activities May 31 in Coralville

View planets, the moon, stars and other celestial bodies at the STARRY Nights STAR Party with TAKO--Take a Kid Outdoors--and the help of local amateur astronomers. On Saturday, May 31, from 7-9:30 p.m. spend the evening under the stars at Auburn Hills Park & Brown Deer Golf Club as we listen for owls and other night time creatures. Stay for nighttime snacks and refreshments! Don't worry if the sky is cloudy--alternative night time activities will be ready to go.

TAKO will be setting up telescopes on the golf course north of Oakdale Blvd near Auburn Hills Park. Parking is available at Kate Wickham Elementary School. Take the trail north of the school to the bridge across Muddy Creek and then south along the Auburn Hills Wetlands. Or, meet us at 7 PM at Kate Wickham School and we will walk over as a group!

Participants should dress to walk in the woods. Dress in layers and be prepared for a range of weather conditions. Bring a hat, work gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellant, drinking water, and any other items you may need to be comfortable in the outdoors. Participants are encouraged to bring a digital camera and/or binoculars.

This event is FREE and OPEN to the public. Advance registration is requested, but not required. Those bringing six or more people should register to help TAKO plan equipment and food needs. For more information, call Judy at 319-330-3833 or earthview01@gmail.com .

TAKO is a 501-C3 non-profit organization founded in 2006. TAKO is dedicated to providing immersive outdoor experiences, activities, and education to children and people of all ages in the great outdoors. Note: TAKO is TAKE a kid outdoors, not LEAVE a kid outdoors . Children must be accompanied by an Adult . Typically, there is no charge for TAKO events.

Corridor Autism Resources Expo is June 7 at Cedar Rapids Public Library

The Corridor Autism Resources Expo will be held Saturday, June 7, at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Educational and information sessions will be held throughout the day in Whipple Auditorium, including presentations by Theatre Cedar Rapids and Frank Varvaris. Dozens of exhibitors will be on hand throughout the day to share information and resources available in our community for those with a family member or individuals on the autism spectrum. For more information see: https://www.facebook.com/events/221626448032526/

Lucas art teacher Ms. Quintero featured in Press-Citizen

Check out today's Press-Citizen to "Meet Buffy Quintero," one of our Lucas art teachers! Read about why she loves teaching art and an interesting hobby outside the classroom.

Credit Union matching members' gifts to schools

Are you a member of the University of Iowa Community Credit Union? If so, you have a great opportunity to support local schools through the "Give and Grow" campaign.

During the month of April, UICCU members are invited to donate (up to $1,000 per household) to school foundations in markets where UICCU has a branch location, including the Iowa City Community School District Foundation. The credit union will match its members' gifts up to $100,000 during the month-long school fundraising promotion. 

For more information and to donate please go to www.uiccugiveandgrow.org

Calling all bakers (or shoppers!) Fun Night needs cakes, April 25

Fun Night is right around the corner and our Cake Walks need more cakes!

Whether you bake from scratch, use a box mix, or pick something up from the store, just bring in your well-covered cake(s) anytime before 5:00 on Friday, April 25th to the Lucas office.

All the proceeds from the night will go directly to our students, who will show their appreciation with frosting covered smiles!

 

P.S. If you mix with Betty Crocker, save the Box Tops!

Leave the kids with DEED and enjoy lunch with Lucas moms May 3

The Lucas Dads group, Dads Engaged in Engineering Dreams (DEED) is planning a luncheon for Lucas moms, grandmas, mothers-in-law, and other special women of Lucas Elementary. The event is Saturday, May 3, at Blackstone restaurant from noon to 3 p.m. The cost is $15 per person, which includes meal, drink, tax and gratuity. Payment will be collected at the restaurant. For more information, see the event flyer. RSVPs requested by Wednesday, April 30.

The DEED dads are providing babysitting, including pizza lunch for the kids, starting at 11:45 a.m. at River Community Church. Volunteer dads are needed to assist--contact Joe Bell at jk.bell@mchsi.com

If you would like to attend but the cost is a barrier, please contact Ms. Yolanda at 319-688-1472 or stop in her office (next to the art room).