Photos from recent Sunprint Workshop now online

Photos: Lucas Elementary sixth-grade students took part recently in a Sunprint Workshop with Iowa City Community School District art educator Rebecca Kobos. Art produced during the workshop, which was funded by the Lucas PTO, will be on permanent display at the school this summer. Arts Educators of Iowa named Kobos the 2006-2007 Art Educator of the Year. 

A Note From Jude Jensen

Dear Lucas Families:

You may have heard the news that I have been displaced from Lucas Kindergarten next year. I have loved being at Lucas for the last 9 years. My Lucas family includes many terrific parents and talented teachers, as well as, those wonderful Lucas children. I will sure miss watching them grow up but I have faith that they will be well taught and cared for by the wonderful Lucas staff and, of course , by you. I hope to see you and the kids around town.

Leaving Lucas may not be my choice but I am sure that because I have learned so much from you and your children and my co-workers that wherever I land, I can do well. Please stay connected at school to help Lucas be the best it can be. Thank you for the honor of teaching your children.

Sincerely,

Jude Jensen

May Newsletter now online!

The May 2011 Lucas News newsletter, the last of the school year, is now online. To view it, click here.

City High Girls Soccer Elementary and Junior High Appreciation Night

City High Girls Soccer invites you to Elementary and Junior High Appreciation Night Tuesday May 24th at 4:15 p.m. YOU are welcome to attend the final home game for the City High Girls Soccer team vs. Dubuque Senior High School FOR FREE if you are an ELEMENTARY or JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT! 

Be sure to get to the game early because members of the Varsity team will be throwing out autographed prizes to students in the crowd, including autographed soccer balls!

Stick around after the game for another autograph session and picture taking session before senior night festivities.

Game field is located behind Longfellow Elementary School.

May 2011 City High newsletter to elementary schools now online

The May 2011 issue of City High Principal John Bacon's newsletter to elementary schools, "The Littlest Hawk," is now available online. You can view it here.

Job Description: Lucas On Campus Director

Iowa City Before-and-After-School Program Director: Seeking a self-motivated, energetic, detail-oriented person to lead and administer a nurturing, child-centered before-and-after-school program at Lucas Elementary School.  Letter of application, résumé, and 3 references due by June 4 to LucasOnCampus@gmail.com.

This salaried position requires 30 to 35 hours per week.  The Lucas On Campus (LOC) before-and-after-school program operates from 7 – 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. MTWF.  Thursday hours are 7 – 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 – 5:30 p.m.  Between 50 and 70 children are expected to enroll for the 2011 – 12 school year.  The Director also leads one staff meeting per month and participates in one LOC Board meeting per month.

Responsibilities of the LOC Director position include the following:

• Administer program in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Coordinate fiscal management of the program with the Lucas On Campus Board of Directors.
• Supervise program staff through hiring, scheduling, discipline, and evaluation.
• Maintain an orderly physical environment that is conducive to optimal growth and development of children.
• Establish open and consistent communication with staff, parents, the Board of Directors, and the building principal.
• Follow DHS and school procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children in the program.
• Establish a safe, supportive, and consistent environment that affords respect and fair treatment for each child.
• Plan and conduct daily activities for the program that contribute to the growth and development of the children attending.
• Perform administrative functions, including planning and record keeping.

The Lucas On Campus family says, 'Thank you, Mrs. D!'

After 23 years of providing a safe, fun, and educational place for Lucas students before and after school, Fran Dolezal has decided to take a well-earned retirement at the end of this school year. Under the guidance of Mrs. D, hundreds of kids over the years have gotten fresh air time outside, gone on field trips, put on plays, decorated wacky cakes, gotten homework done, learned about healthy foods, learned to finger knit, made thoughtful gifts, helped to set up for school events, and countless other activities, all while building strong and lasting friendships. We are thankful for all she’s given to the Lucas community, and we wish her the happiest of retirements. Please take a minute to stop by the gym before or after school someday soon to wish her well!

The Lucas On Campus Board and Friends