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Laramie County School District 1’s weekly update of events
Oct. 10–17, 2014
school events
news releases
music events
future events
sports events
charity corner
district information
attached files
week at a glance
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Media: If you are interested in covering
these events, please contact the
LCSD1 Community Relations office,
771-2192, 771-2238 or 771-2239.
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Oct. 10–17, 2014
events
school events
BUFFALO RIDGE ELEMENTARY
»» From 8:45–10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at First
United Methodist Church, 108 E. 18th St.,
kindergarten students will visit the pumpkin
patch.
»» At 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, in the gym, the
PTO will hold a movie night for families and
students.
FAIRVIEW-LEBHART ELEMENTARY
»» At 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the
Fairview gym, the school will hold a Partners
in Learning event. Dinner will be served,
and parents can participate in fun, hands-on
activities that their children will teach.
HENDERSON ELEMENTARY
»» From 5–6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, in the gym and
throughout the school, a Fall Festival with
family activities will be held for parents and
students.
district sports
& music events
The LCSD1 sports and music schedules are online
at www.laramie1.org. Click on the “Our District” link,
then the “Calendar & Events” link.
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district
information
Staff development
There will be no Laramie County School District 1
classes on Monday, Oct. 13, and Tuesday, Oct. 14,
due to staff development.
Parent teacher conferences
On Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 11:15 a.m., secondary
students will be released for teacher planning.
Elementary students will be released at 12:15 p.m.
On Thursday, Oct 30, there will be no elementary
classes. Elementary conferences will be held on
that day and secondary evening parent teacher
conferences will be held. On Friday, Oct. 31, there
will be no classes for elementary and secondary
schools. From 8–11 a.m., secondary parent teacher
conference appointments will be held.
district meetings
LCSD1 Board of Trustees
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will meet at
6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20, in the Boardroom.
An agenda for this meeting will be available online
at www.laramie1.org. Click on the “Our District” link,
then the “Board of Trustees” link.
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Oct. 10–17, 2014
news releases
For Immediate Release
Contact: Barbara Fecht, Needs Inc.
Executive Director, 632-0409
10-10-14
Operation Back to School a
success: selfless locals step up
The 24th annual Operation Back to School (OBTS)
supply drive has proven to be a success. A coalition
consisting of representatives from Cheyenne Light,
Fuel & Power, F.E. Warren Air Force Base Education
Center Embry Riddle University Office, Laramie
County Community College and Laramie County
School District 1 combined their efforts to make this
happen.
This year, the group also partnered with Element
Church to help provide supplies for their annual
“Back 2 School Bash” on Aug. 16. At that event,
2,000 backpacks containing school supplies were
provided to kindergarten through 12th-grade
students and college students in need. Another 300
backpacks were distributed from Needs following
the event.
“Without the selfless generosity of the Cheyenne
community, this never would have been possible,”
Barbara Fecht, Needs Inc. executive director, said.
“There are so many people in the community who
could be one missed paycheck away from needing
our help and we appreciate donations whether they
be big or small.”
Needs and the Operation Back to School committee
thanks all of the local businesses, organizations,
churches and anonymous donors for their generous
support. Financial Contributions: AT&T, Cheyenne
Light, Fuel and Power, Element Church, First
Education Credit Union, HollyFrontier Refining,
Kevin Byrne & Associates, Cheyenne Chamber
of Commerce members, Mitchell’s BBQ, Snowy
Range Telecom Pioneers, Sweetgrass Media,
many individuals. School Supplies: Align (LIEAP),
Ascension Lutheran Church, Bell Springs Kempo
Karate School, Biolife Plasma, Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
Brian & Peaches Tyrrell, Cheyenne Light, Fuel and
Power, Cheyenne Police Department, Cheyenne
Regional Medical Center, Crank Legal Group, Dollar
Tree Store, Edwards Jones Investments, Embry
Riddle University (FEW/AFB), Element Church, First
Education Credit Union, First Presbyterian Church,
Floyd’s Truck Center, Highlands Presbyterian Church,
Holland & Hart, Joshua’s Storehouse, Laramie
County Community College, Laramie County
Library, Laramie County School District 1, Lowe’s
Distribution Center, Maurice W. Brown, Moose
Lodge, Optis, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, State of
Wyoming, Taco Johns International HQ, WalmartSuperstore, Walmart Distribution Center, Warren
Federal Credit Union, Whispering Chase, Wyoming
Department of Transportation, many anonymous
donors.
For more information on how to donate, contact
Needs Inc. at 632-0409.
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Through the course of the year, Needs will continue
to fill supply requests when students come to their
offices. According to Fecht, Needs doesn’t have a
specific goal for the number of school supplies to be
obtained next year.
“We just want to be capable of meeting the needs
for whoever requests them,” Fecht said. “If it’s 1,000
more students next year, then so be it.”
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Oct. 10–17, 2014
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jeremiah Kolkman, 771–2680
10-10-14
Central High School drama
department to perform William
Shakespeare play
Central High’s drama department will perform
William Shakespeare’s play, “Twelfth Night,” at 7 p.m.,
on Oct. 23, 24 and 25, in the auditorium.
This highly energetic modernization of the classic
story has received a Vegas style makeover. The
production contains flamboyant characters and
utilizes a vibrant set. Adult tickets are $10 and
student tickets cost $8.
At the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave.,
materials will also be on review Monday through
Thursday during regular hours.
For more information about the materials, contact
Science Coordinator Melanie Fierro, 771-2605.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Dr. Michelle Aldrich,
771-2500
10-10-14
Triumph High class of 2015
to hold “Holidaze” craft fair
For more information, contact Central High assistant
drama coach Jeremiah Kolkman at 771-2680 or
On Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., in the
[email protected].
parking lot, Triumph High’s graduating class of 2015
will hold a “Holidaze” craft fair. Admission is free.
Craft items and food will be available.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Melanie Fierro, 771-2605
10-10-14
District holds public review for
elementary science materials
Laramie County School District 1’s science
department is conducting an elementary school
materials adoption during the 2014–2015 school
year. The public and district stakeholders have an
opportunity to participate in the adoption process.
The prospective science materials will be available
to the public for a 45-day review and receipt of
public comments. This will be held weekdays from
7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., through Nov. 7, in the LCSD1
Administration Building at 2810 House Ave.,
Room 318.
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To reserve an 8- by 4-foot (parking size) space,
vendors need to contact Aldrich at 771-2500, by
Friday, Oct. 17. Spaces are limited and are on a first
come, first serve basis or until all are taken. Set up
is from 7–9 a.m. on Oct. 18. Tables and chairs are
available for a small additional fee.
For more information, contact Dr. Michelle Aldrich
at 771-2500.
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Oct. 10–17, 2014
For Immediate Release
Contact: Michelle Aldrich, 771-2500
10-10-14
Triumph High culinary arts class
hosts annual baked-goods sale
Triumph High’s culinary arts class is taking orders for
their annual baked-goods sale. Baked goods include
cinnamon rolls, sugar cookies and pumpkin and
pecan pies.
Cinnamon rolls come in pans of eight. Glazed rolls
cost $6, and cream-cheese frosted rolls cost $7.
Proceeds from the cinnamon roll sales will help
students purchase Christmas gifts for Cheyenne
Health Care residents.
All orders for Thanksgiving must be received by
Friday, Nov. 14 and will be delivered the week of
Nov. 24. Christmas orders must be in by Friday,
Dec. 5, and will be delivered the week of Dec. 15.
For more information or to place an order, call
Michelle Aldrich at Triumph, 771-2500. (See
attached PDFs)
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This meeting will provide parents and child care
providers what they need to know to prepare
children for kindergarten.
For more information, contact LCSD1 preschool
transition/child find liaison Julie Caylor at 771-2373.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Lynn Newman, 771-2103
10-10-14
District to hold artists
in education show
In order to showcase employees’ artwork, the
district’s art department will host a show through
Oct. 31, at the Cheyenne Civic Center,
510 W. 20th St., where Laramie County School
District 1 employees will have their artwork
displayed.
The goal is to celebrate the diversity of art being
created by employees across the district.
For more information, contact Newman at 771-2103
or [email protected]
For Immediate Release
Contact: Julie Caylor, 771-2373
10-10-14
LCSD1 holds kindergarten
readiness meeting for parents,
child care providers
A kindergarten readiness meeting for parents and
child care providers will be held Monday, Oct. 27,
from 6–7 p.m., in the Administration Building’s
Training Center, 2810 House Ave., Room A306.
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future events
SOUTH HIGH
»» From 3–5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, in the rooms
throughout the school, a “Trick-or-Treat” event
will be held for south triad students and
families.
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DILDINE ELEMENTARY
»» From noon–2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22, Shelia
Kistler and Ronald Vigil’s fifth-grade students
will attend a play titled, “The Patchwork Girl of
Oz,” at Carey Junior High.
»» At 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the gym, the
school will hold a Veterans Day program.
FAIRVIEW-LEBHART ELEMENTARY
»» On Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Fairview’s gym, a
Veterans Day assembly for veterans, students
and families will be held. Time, TBA.
FREEDOM ELEMENTARY
»» On Wednesday, Oct. 29, students may wear
pj’s and hats to celebrate the end of the first
quarter.
GILCHRIST ELEMENTARY
»» From 2–5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, in the gym,
the PTO’s fall festival, featuring a chili cook-off
and fun activities, will be held for families and
students.
JESSUP ELEMENTARY
»» From 5:30–7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24,
throughout the school, a fall carnival will be
held. Students may dress up in Halloween
costumes.
SADDLE RIDGE ELEMENTARY
»» On Monday, Nov. 3, at various times
throughout the day, teachers will work with
students on a “PBIS Playground Rodeo,” which
will help boys and girls understand how to
play safely and respectfully with each other on
the playground.
»» On Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the gym, a fifth-grade
Veterans Day assembly will be held. Time TBA.
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charity corner
TRIUMPH HIGH
»» For their community service projects, the Z
Club and SkillsUSA are collecting toiletries. As
part of Domestic Violence Awareness month,
these items will be donated to local shelters.
ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY
»» Through the month of October, sixth-grade
students are conducting a project titled,
“Socktober.” They are collecting items for the
COMEA House such as mittens and socks.
Additionally, they are collecting travel-size
toiletries, which will be placed in plastic Ziploc
bags.
»» From Oct. 16–Nov. 13, staff members will
conduct a project titled, “Alta Vista Shares Their
Heart.” They will collect canned food, turkeys,
hams and other Thanksgiving dinner items to
donate to the COMEA House.