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Laramie County School District 1’s weekly update of events
Oct. 24–31, 2014
school events
news releases
music events
future events
sports events
charity corner
district information
attached files
week at a glance
sat
Central
Anderson
Gilchrist
25
sun
26
mon
27
tues
Jessup
28
wed
29
Freedom
Hebard
Jessup
Early
Release
Media: If you are interested in covering
these events, please contact the
LCSD1 Community Relations office,
771-2192, 771-2238 or 771-2239.
thu
30
Triumph
Parent Teacher
Conferences
fri
31
South
Secondary
Parent Teacher
Conferences
by Appointment
All media must check in at the main office
of any schools being covered,
show identification
and obtain a visitor’s badge.
www.laramie1.org
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Oct. 24–31, 2014
events
school events
CENTRAL HIGH
»» From 5–7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, in the
commons, a “Boo Fest” trick-or-treat event will
be held. Attendees are asked to bring a canned
food item to donate.
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.
TRIUMPH HIGH
»» At 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, in the commons
area, a first-quarter platform graduation will be
held.
»» From 3–4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, in the
hallways and the commons area, “Trick-or-Treat
off the Street” will be held. A haunted house
will be in the library. For information, contact
Gina Hughes, 771-2500.
ANDERSON ELEMENTARY
»» From 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, the PTO
will hold a gift and craft sale. Featured items
include food items, crafts, home décor and
much more.
FREEDOM ELEMENTARY
»» On Wednesday, Oct. 29, students may wear
pj’s and hats to celebrate the end of the first
quarter.
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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.
HEBARD ELEMENTARY
»» From 9–9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, in
the gym, kindergarten through third-grade
students will attend a first-quarter celebration.
The theme is “The Wizard of Oz,” and perfect
attendance, honor roll and most improved
awards will be handed out. Fourth- through
sixth-grade students will attend from
9:40–10:15 a.m.
JESSUP ELEMENTARY
»» From 8:50 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28,
sixth-grade students will take a field trip to
Vedauwoo Recreation Area.
»» From 8:45–10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29,
students in the Honors Reading Club will visit
Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave.
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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Oct. 24–31, 2014
district news releases
information
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jeremiah Kolkman, 771–2680
10-24-14
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
work session
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m.,
Monday, Oct. 27, in the Storey Gym Executive
Boardroom for a work session.
LCSD1 Board of Trustees
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m.,
Monday, Nov. 3, in the Storey Gym 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.
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. 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.
For more information, contact Central High assistant
drama coach Jeremiah Kolkman at 771-2680 or
[email protected].
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Superintendent of Schools
John Lyttle, 771–2121
10-24-14
LCSD1 to hold “State of the
District” community meeting
Laramie County School District 1’s annual “State of
the District” address will be held Monday, Nov. 10 at
the South High School Auditorium, 1213 W. Allison
Road.
The event begins at 6 p.m. with an early Veterans
Day tribute followed by a district performance
update from Superintendent of Schools John Lyttle.
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At 7 p.m., participants will have a chance to provide
feedback during small-group breakout sessions in
the classrooms.
“State of the District” is open to the public.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Denise Kittelson, LCSD1
At-Risk Teen Liaison, 771-2408
10-24-14
Resource fair planned
for students
On Thursday, Nov. 13, various agencies in the
Cheyenne community, including the Laramie
County Community Partnership, will present
a Resource Fair. It will be held at the Kiwanis
Community House, 4603 N. Lions Park Drive,
from 4–7 p.m.
Students ages 15–20, who are living separately
from a parent or guardian, are invited. Attendees
will have an opportunity to inquire about
local assistance that may be available to them.
Additionally, there will be chances to win door
prizes and refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact Denise Kittelson,
771-2408.
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Oct. 24–31, 2014
For Immediate Release
Contact: Melanie Fierro, 771-2605
10-24-14
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.
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
10-24-14
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.
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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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For Immediate Release
Contact: Julie Caylor, 771-2373
10-24-14
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.
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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CAREY JUNIOR HIGH
»» At 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10, in the auditorium,
a Veterans Day band, choir and orchestra
concert will be held.
»» On Tuesday, Nov. 11, two Veterans Day
assemblies will be held for staff and students.
Times TBA.
»» At 9:15 a.m. and at 12:45 p.m., Thursday,
Nov. 13, in the auditorium, an east triad
elementary Veterans Day concert will be held.
DEMING-MILLER ELEMENTARY
»» On Tuesday, Nov. 11, students will hold
Veterans Day classroom activities.
DILDINE ELEMENTARY
»» From 9 a.m.–noon, Wednesday, Nov. 5, fourthgrade students will take a field trip to the
Capitol.
»» At 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the gym, the
school will hold a Veterans Day program.
»» From 6:30–7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, in the
gym, the PTO will hold a Chili Bingo night.
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
»» From 2:15–3:35 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10, in the
gym, a Veterans Day assembly will be held.
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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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SOUTH HIGH
»» On Saturday, Nov. 1, FBLA chapter members
will partner with COMEA House to present the
annual 5K Turkey Trot and Goggle Wobble run
for children 12 and under. The event will be
held at the COMEA House, 1504 Stinson Ave.
Participating children will receive goody bags
and grand prizes will be given out to the top
runners. Additionally, a mascot dressed as a
turkey will be on hand to encourage runners
along the course. The Gobble Wobble Kids’ Fun
Run begins at 9 a.m. and the Turkey Trot starts
at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds go to support the
COMEA house.
TRIUMPH HIGH
»» For their community service projects, the
Z Club and SkillsUSA are collecting toiletries
through October. As part of Domestic Violence
Awareness month, these items will be donated
to local shelters.
CAREY JUNIOR HIGH
»» For their eighth-grade community service
project, students are collecting donations for
the Cheyenne VA Medical Center’s “No Longer
Homeless” project. Additionally, each Carey
student will write a letter to veterans or active
duty service members.
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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.
»» Through 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. Staff and students have
also been challenged to fill the lobby’s reading
pit with toilet paper to donate to the shelter.