The FALCON FLIER Letter from the Principal With the rustling of leaves, Euclid Middle School is bustling with activity. Fall has arrived and the 2019- 20 school year is in full swing. At Euclid, we pride Read more...pg 2 School Activities Information about after school events is on the daily announcements that are made every morning. There are bulletin boards in the cafeteria Read more...pg 4 Avs Night Read more...pg 15 Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @ EuclidMiddle T H E F A L C O N F L I E R Euclid Middle School, Littleton Public Schools High School Info for 8th Grade Students Read more...pg 5 Conferences Wednesday, October 16, 2019 5:00-7:00 pm Scheduled by teacher or parent Thursday, October 17, 2019 12:00 – 3:00 pm and 4:00 – 6:00 pm Arena conferences (10 minute drop in) Read more...pg 5 The Stride 5K, 10K and Kids Fun Run Read more...pg 14 Coffee and Conversation for Incoming 6th Grade 2020-2021 Read more...pg 9 King Soopers Read more...pg 12 Ghosted Read more...pg 13
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Page 1 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Letter from the Principal With the rustling of leaves Euclid Middle School is bustling with activity Fall has arrived and the 2019-20 school year is in full swing At Euclid we pride
Read morepg 2
School Activities Information about after school events is on the daily announcements that are made every morning There are bulletin boards in the cafeteria
Read morepg 4
Avs Night
Read morepg 15
Follow us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
EuclidMiddle
T H E F A L C O N F L I E R
Euclid Middle School Littleton Public Schools
High School Info for 8th Grade Students
Read morepg 5
Conferences Wednesday October 16 2019
500-700 pm Scheduled by teacher or parent
Thursday October 17 2019 1200 ndash 300 pm and 400 ndash 600 pm
Arena conferences (10 minute drop in) Read morepg 5
The Stride 5K 10K and Kids Fun Run
Read morepg 14
Coffee and Conversation for Incoming 6th Grade 2020-2021
October 31 7th amp 8th Grade Musical 845 AM amp 1240 PM
October 2019 Dear Falcon Families
With the rustling of leaves Euclid Middle School is bustling with activity Fall has arrived and the 2019-20 school year is in full swing At Euclid we pride ourselves in providing many developmentally appropriate activities events and athletic opportu-nities for young adolescents We encourage all students to become actively involved to support their growth and learning and to build a sense of commitment to each other and to our school community Middle school is a great place to be and a great time of life
Middle schoolers tend to be social beings with friends taking a bigger role in their lives With that said family support and guidance is as important as ever even if your middle schooler doesnrsquot admit it Stay connected to learn about the middle school world through their eyes It is enlightening to hear what is important and how their perspective is connected to your family values and beliefs as well as the expectations of the school and community
With our current technological access often young adolescents mistakenly equate social media ldquofollowersrdquo as friends The more time that students engage in online ac-tivities the less time they spend in other healthy pursuits including physical activity family time learning support (including homework) and true relationship building The powerful technology that connect students to the world is in their hands and pockets daily Young adolescents also often do not have the emotional maturity or stability to make wise choices when engaging in online activities thus putting them-selves and others at risk Providing boundaries and continued adult monitoring as well as active adult engagement supports students as they grow into capable teenagers and young adults There are many resources available to explore acceptable use and posi-tive boundaries Please take time to look at the following to guide discussions and support Our Euclid PTO has compiled many great resources located here
We are kicking off our third consecutive year of the Comprehensive School Climate Inventory (CSCI) survey Over the past three years almost 7000 parents have partici-pated in our ongoing effort to promote a safe and healthy culture in Littleton Public Schools by sharing their voices To those of you who participated in last yearrsquos sur-vey we greatly value your feedback and continue to utilize your insights to shape the future of Euclid Middle School We are also eager to welcome new parent voices to this yearrsquos CSCI
In association with Colorado Safe Schools Month we are inviting you to share your opinions about the culture and climate at Euclid through the CSCI The survey win-dow begins on October 4 2019 and ends on October 31 2019 and we will collect feedback from students (grades 6-8) staff and parents about school environments at Euclid and all across the district
We believe that gathering feedback about school climate helps guide our efforts to provide supportive learning environments for all students and you play an important role in this process If you have children at multiple schools you can choose to com-
(Continued on page 3)
T H E F A L C O N F L I E R
Euclid Middle School Littleton Public Schools
Page 3 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Euclid Accountability Committee
Parent committee members for 2019 - 2020
Beth Carlisle 720-515-7304
Angela Christensen PTO Rep 720-341-2197 Jennifer Deir 707-342-7704
Erika Lefkowitz 303-471-1114 Kristen Roen 303-797-2759
Scott Thistlethwaite Facilitator 720-384-9681
plete a survey for each school or choose the school where you would most like to share your voice If you have more than one child at the same school you need only complete one survey Student voice is an important component of the CSCI so at Euclid our students will have an opportunity to complete the inventory as a part of a CorePlus lesson We have this opportunity currently scheduled for Tuesday October 15th
The survey is linked here for your convenience Please let me know if you have questions regarding the survey
Middle school is a wonderful journey of learning and growing as our students travel together through adolescence We look forward to partnering with you in order to develop healthy happy and productive young adultsThe Euclid commu-nity is a caring place that continually demonstrates its commitment to our children and to our school Thank you stu-dents parents and community members for working together to provide a safe and caring environment for all of our students and for committing to continuous improvement This is important work and we simply cannot do it without you Your partnership matters
Together In Education
Cindy Corlett Principal
(Continued from page 2)
Visitors and Volunteers to LPS Buildings With the start of the 2018-2019 academic year Littleton Public Schools is introducing LPS Connect a new lobby check-in procedure at every school to improve building safety procedures Click the link below to find out more
LPS Connect
PTO News Angela Christensen
PTO President
euclidptopresidentgmailcom
Page 4 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Euclid Intramurals By Clint Borel Intramural Director
7th grade Volleyball Our athletes finished another great season on October 2nd Special thanks to coaches Jacy Erling and Michelle Menzor 8th grade Volleyball The defending champs play for the trophy again on October 5th Congratulations on a great season thus far and special thanks to coaches Rachel Miller-Short and Luke Kunzie 6th grade Track The track stars are having a great and energetic sea-son Practice continues through October 9th Special thanks to coaches Mindy Morris and Parker Haskell 7th and 8th grade girls basketball and 6-8th grade wrestling begins this month
EUCLID AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Interested in other sports and activities Click here to see what other district approved opportunities are available
How do I get involved Information about after school events is on the daily announcements that are made every morning There are bulletin boards in the cafeteria and posters announcing starting dates are displayed in the halls There are also announcements on the TV monitors throughout the building Watch here for announcements about new clubs and activities Club fee is due at the be-ginning of attending one club After the initial payment the club fee includes unlimited attendance at any clubs
Technology Student Association - TSA Club Do you love building or engineering Technology Stu-dent Association (TSA) is a club where students build projects for the state TSA competition held downtown each winter All projects are robotics or wood-based Check the TSA website linked here or attend the first meeting for more information Begins October 15 Room Tech Lab Sponsors Mr Biddulph and Mrs Romero
Page 5 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
STUDENT SERVICES Counselors are excited about the new school year We have had a busy beginning of the school year meeting new students giving core talks preparing for counseling groups and working with students teachers parents and administrators to assist students toward a successful school year We are very excited to work with our Euclid students Please continue to contact your grade level counselor as you determine a need Tara Kolker Mindy Morris Mt Evans Summit Peak Mt Antero Maroon Peak Venture Quest Trailblazers Discovery 303-347-7819 303-347-7820
PARENT CONFERENCES
All School Conferences These conferences are regularly held in October and February These are times for parents to meet teachers in order to discuss student successes and concerns There are two formats for all school conferences
Scheduled These pre-scheduled conferences are 20 minute time periods in which a teacher or parents can make an appointment to conference together These conferences tend to focus on students who need additional supports
Arena Arena Conferences offer the opportunity for parents to meet with teachers for ten-minute conferences without an appointment This enables parents to conference with any or all of their students teachers in a short period of time During this time period all Euclid staff will be in various designated areas in the school according to grade and exploratoryelective area These conferences are on a first-come first-served basis
Wednesday October 16 2019 500-700 pm Scheduled by teacher or parent
Thursday October 17 2019 1200 ndash 300 pm Arena conferences (10 minute drop in) 400 ndash 600 pm Arena conferences (10 minute drop in)
Parents are welcome to request a conference with a teacher(s) at any time during the school year This type of informal conference can be arranged by calling the counselor who works with your students core The counselor will coordinate and schedule the conference in a timely manner Parents can also call a teacher(s) directly and schedule an appointment
8th GRADE STUDENTS Heritage High School
Shadow opportunities began in September Parents can sign up under the Heritage High School Website Shadow days information
Their ldquoFreshman Showcaserdquo will be on Tuesday November 5 2019 from 600-800pm in the school theater
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Heritage should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
Arapahoe High School
ldquo8th Grade Shadow Daysrdquo began in September Parents can sign up under the Arapahoe High School Website Arapahoe Shadowing and Freshman Showcase
ldquoFreshman Showcaserdquo is Monday November 4th 2019 from 600-800pm in the Sitting Eagle Gym
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Arapahoe should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
Littleton High School
8th grade visits begin in October Parents can sign up under the Littleton High School Website Littleton Shadow dates and times
IB applications are available October 1st 2019
ldquoLion Pride Previewrdquo is Tuesday November 12 2019 at 600pm
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Littleton should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
There will be an informational sessions for International Baccalaureate
This year our grading process will continue on a nine-week basis This nine-week grade report will reflect Grades in Progress This means that the student does not receive final grades until the end of each semester The first nine-week in progress grades will appear on the first grade report The second nine- week grade report will show the final grades for the first semester of the school year Grades in progress are currently available for parents and students to view on Infinite Campus Portal In an effort to keep parents informed those students not working at a satisfactory level (D or F) or those students who have shown a recent significant change in grades andor effort would have received a formal Mid-Quarter Academic Report the week of September 16 The fir st nine week grading period will end on October 18 Please call your grade level counselor if you have questions
COMMUNITY RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS
Counselors receive many requests for community assistance prior to the holiday season Some of the opportunities are for InterFaith Community Services Santa Claus shop or wrapped holiday gifts for families If you and your family could benefit from one of these referrals please call the Student Services office so we may put you in touch with these opportunities This would be extremely helpful to us as we are not always aware of your needs Please phone 303-347-7810 Mrs Hopson or 303-347-7820 Ms Morris InterFaith is currently taking applications for families that would like to receive a Thanksgiving Basket andor a December Holiday Basket from September 12 through October 31 2019 For more information on how to apply requirements and time of registration families should call 303-789-0501 or go to the Interfaith website
If you have made any changes to background information such as phone number (work or home) email address health and medication or emergency contact person(s) please call Student Services at 303-347-7810 so that we may update our records If you have made any changes to your address please bring proof of the new residency to student services Thank you
VACCINATION INFORMATION FOR
ALL EUCLID STUDENTS Please continue to update your studentrsquos immunization and bring those records into the clinic If you have any questions call Student Services at 303-347-7810
8th Grade Parents Dont miss the opportunity to honor your student with a special message in the yearbook 8th Grade Dedications also called Baby Ads are just $15 and are due by Friday December 13 Please refer to the instructions below to create your ad today
Page 7 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Safe Schools Month
October is Colorado Safe Schools Month We encourage students staff parents and community members to support school safety and wellness See below for district-wide Safe Schools Month activities
School Climate Survey - We need your feedback
During the month of October each school will be sending a link to parents with a brief 15-20 minute anonymous sur-vey to gather perceptions about the school environment Students and staff take the survey at school This survey pro-vides important feedback to schools in the area of school safety engagement and support Please visit the LPS web-site for more detailed information about the survey content
LPS and Kaiser Permanente present GHOSTED - A performance and conversation about teen mental health October 15th at 700 - 830 pm at Mission Hills Church
To be ldquoghostedrdquo is to feel rejected ignored alone and cut off from the outside This special performance includes a professional stage play and interactive conversation to engage teens and parents about challenging situations involving mental health stress supporting friends and coping skills that can strengthen resilience Come together with your teen to learn together about managing tough topics Flyer attached - no registration required
Sources of Strength Community Training - October 22nd at 630-800pm
This event will provide and introduction to the Sources of Strength program by participating in the same training our youth leaders experience in their schools Come hear from LPS students and staff about how they are using a positive peer-led model to counteract the challenges our youth face today such as anxiety anger and depression Space is lim-ited please RSVP to jwidmierlpsk12cous if you are interested Flyer attached
SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training - November 1 800 - 1100am
SafeTALK prepares participants to identify people with thoughts of suicide and connect them with life-saving first aid resources This is a great opportunity for parents coaches or other community members who want to know how to help a potentially suicidal person The workshop is open to any adult or youth 16 years or older and held at the LPS administrative building To register please email Debbie Honeker at dhonekerlpsk12cous
Offline October ndash Unplug and Start Living
Created by a group of LPS students this nationally recognized campaign asks youth (and their parents) to take a break from social media for the month of October and spend time connecting in person Visit wwwofflineoctobercom for more information
LPS Poetry Slam Competition amp Workshops
All LPS high school students are invited to participate in our 9th Annual district-wide Poetry Slam event focused on healthy self-expression The Poetry Slam Competition will be held Tuesday November 19 2018 at 700 pm at Powell Middle School Workshops will be held at each high school Flyer attached
First AidCPRAED Trainings
Sponsored by the LPS Security Department the trainings are open to all LPS Parents Community Members and youth above the age of 11 The two-year certification cost is $2600 Participants must make payment arrangements prior to attending the course Various dates are available To get more information and enroll in a course email Dara Van Kampen at dvankampenlpsk12cous The class is held in the evenings and multiple sessions are offered throughout the year
Immunizations
Our schools are safer when we know the status of student immunizations Littleton Public Schools Student Services office is working in partnership with LPS parents to update student immunization records Current and compliant im-munization records or a current exemption must be on file with the school before November 1 2019 Please check the LPS website for more information or contact your schools school nurse consultant or health assistant
(Continued on page 8)
Page 8 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Additional Safety Resources for Parents How to Report Concerns - LPS Website Mental Health Programs and Resources ndash LPS Website Common Sense Media - Helping Families Make Smart Choices about Media and Technology Parent amp Teen Resources from the National Institute on Drug Abuse Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters What Parents Can Do 10 Things Parents Can Do To Help Prevent Violence in Schools
(Continued from page 7)
Art News By Tammy Andersen
Congratulations to the 6th grade art students with artwork on display in both the library and main office These students did small still life observation drawings and then explored four dif-ferent medias ink contour lines pencil shading with the value chart colored pencil color blending and value and watercolor pencils They worked very hard and their work is currently on display through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their Paper Mache sculptures on display outside the art room Students worked in the style of Keith Haring and included their own symbols to express themselves similar to this artist Work will be on exhibit through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their colored pencil still life drawings on display in the Library Falcon Gallery and the Main Office Principals collec-tion Students work hard with observational drawing tech-
niques as well as color theory to cre-ate realistic images This work will be on display through October
GT News By Val Grenawalt
Western Academic Talent Search Center for Bright Kids Western Academic Talent Search applications are available Deadlines depend on tests but range from November to February See the Bright Kids site linked here for the application
Architecture Bubble Fest Architecture was the 7th grade GT exploratory offered first quarter On September 27 the class took a walking tour of downtown Denver Students will also create a gi-ant three dimensional bubble out of plastic sheeting duct tape and a box fan On October 15 at 900 am they will present their bubbles at Bubble-Fest in the cafeteria Par-ents and peers will be invited to attend
LPS Gifted Services LPS sponsors various mini-symposiums on current topics in gifted education All parents and teachers are welcome to attend Watch the Falcon Flyer for announcements concerning these presentations The LPS Gifted and Talented Advisory Council studies current issues in gifted education and make recommenda-tions to the school board regarding gifted services in our district The council meets 700-900 pm in the Educa-tional Services Center Board Room on Monday evenings throughout the year All parents are welcome to attend Please contact me at vgrenawaltlpsk12cous if you are interested in specific dates and times Littleton Association of Gifted and Talented (LAGT) our local GT affiliate of the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented sponsors periodic programs as well as a state conference For further information check the web-site at wwwcoloradogiftedorg We would like to thank our EMS GT Advisory repre-sentative Courtney Rodriguez for her involvement at the school and district level Future Events District Chess Tournament Saturday December 7 2019 from 8-3 at Newton Middle School District Spelling Bee Wednesday February 5 2020 after school at Powell Middle School
GT Parents did you know
The EMS GT web page contains an overview and details about gifted programming services for 6th ndash 8th graders To access the GT web page go to the Euclid website click on ldquoExplorerdquo and then go to ldquoGifted and Talentedrdquo listed under programs You will find information on the ldquoWhat is GT at Euclidrdquo link in addition to a video and slide deck with information
Page 9 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Parents of Incoming 6th Grade Students Euclid Middle School Year 2020-2021
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Conversations are identical in content and include
Overview of the school academic program Information on a developmentally appropriate learning environment Presentation of elective and exploratory program Overview of the Student Activities Program (IntramuralsClubs) Review of programs for Gifted and Talented QuestionAnswer session Tour of the building
This session is especially helpful for parents who are considering optional enrollment for their middle school student
Although a RSVP is helpful in order for us to provide refreshments
you are most welcome as a drop in visitor You may RSVP to 303-347-7811
Join Cindy Corlett Euclid Middle School Principal for coffee and information about
Euclid Middle School
Friday September 20 2019
Thursday November 7 2019 Thursday January 30 2020
930 am - 1100 am
Parent Orientation Thursday April 2 2020
630 pm
Page 10 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
New LPS Open Enrollment Process Begins October 1st LPS offers many educational choices to resident and non-resident families and welcomes out of district stu-dents Colorado state law allows non-residents to enroll students in any Colorado school without paying tui-tion when state and district guidelines are followed Resident families may attend their attendance-area school or apply for open enrollment at another LPS school In an effort to better serve families LPS now offers two open enrollment windows All qualified students who apply within an open enrollment window will be part of a random drawing for acceptance following district enrollment guidelines This means families will have several weeks to turn in open enrollment applications for a random drawing of qualified students Families will no longer feel pressured to line up on October 1st to turn in applications for open enrollment Open enrollment applications must be turned in to each requested school Families are encouraged to apply during window one LPS Open Enrollment Guidelines District residents have priority consideration over non-residents There is space available at the studentrsquos grade level There is a school program appropriate for the enrolling student The student must be in good standing grades attendance and behavior in his or her previous school Good standing applies to resident and non-resident students seeking new and continuing open enrollment Open enrolled students must reapply at level changes elementary to middle and middle to high Open enrolled students wanting to continue at the same school next year must complete an Intent to Renew form This must be done each year by January 10
LPS Open Enrollment Windows Enrollment Window One begins October 1 and ends November 15 Students will be notified by Decem-ber 6 Enrollment Window Two begins November 16 and ends January 10th Students will be notified by Jan-uary 17 Because preschool and kindergarten registration does not take place until January families will be notified of open enrollment acceptance by the end of January
Parents are responsible for providing transportation for open enrolled students District transportation may be provided when space is available on an established bus route To see if bus transportation may be available please visit httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation on the district website and complete an online ldquospace availabilityrdquo form Keep in mind that space available transportation requests may not be processed until October
For more information visit the district website httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
Page 11 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
El Nuevo Proceso de Matriacutecula en LPS Comienza el 1 de Octubre LPS ofrece muchas posibilidades educativas para las familias residentes y no residentes y acoge estudiantes de fuera del distrito La ley del estado de Colorado permite que los no residentes matriculen a sus hijos en cualquier escuela de Colorado sin tener que pagar el costo de matriacutecula siempre y cuando se sigan las directri-ces estatales y del distrito Las familias residentes pueden asistir a la escuela que les corresponde asistir o pueden solicitar matriacutecula abierta en otra escuela de LPS En un esfuerzo por servir mejor a las familias LPS ofrece ahora dos periodos de matriacutecula abierta Todos los estudiantes cualificados que se inscriban dentro del periodo de matriacutecula formaraacuten parte de un sorteo al azar para ser admitidos siguiendo las directrices de matriacutecula del distrito Esto significa que las familias tendraacuten muchas semanas para entregar las solicitudes de matriacutecula para el sorteo al azar de los estudiantes cualificados Las familias no sentiraacuten ya la presioacuten de tener que hacer cola el 1 de octubre para entregar sus solicitudes de matriacutecula abierta Las solicitudes de matriacutecula deben entregarse en cada escuela que se solicite Se ruega a las familias que se matriculen durante el primer periodo de matriacutecula Pautas de la Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS Los residentes del distrito tienen prioridad para ser considerados sobre los no residentes Hay espacio disponible en el grado del estudiante Hay un programa escolar apropiado para el estudiante que se matricula El estudiante debe tener todo en regla en relacioacuten con sus notas su asistencia y su comportamiento en su es-cuela previa Todo en regla se aplica tanto a los estudiantes residentes como a los no residentes que solicitan la matriacutecula abierta por primera vez o como continuacioacuten Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta deben solicitar su admisioacuten cuando cambien del tipo de escuela de pri-maria a secundaria y de secundaria a preparatoria Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta que deseen continuar en la misma escuela al antildeo siguiente deben com-pletar el formulario ldquoPropoacutesito de Renovarrdquo Esto debe hacerse cada antildeo antes del 10 de enero
Periodos de Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 1 de octubre y acaba el 15 de noviembre Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 6 de diciembre El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 16 de noviembre y acaba el 10 de enero Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 17 de enero Como la inscripcioacuten en preescolar y kindergarten no tiene lugar hasta enero se notificaraacute a las familias al final de enero
Los padres son los responsables de proporcionar el transporte a los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta Se facilita-raacute transporte del distrito cuando haya espacio disponible en una ruta establecida del autobuacutes Para ver si hay transporte disponible en autobuacutes visite httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation en la paacutegina web del distrito y complete el formulario en liacutenea ldquoespacio disponiblerdquo Tenga en cuenta que las solicitudes de es-pacio disponible de transporte no se procesaraacuten hasta octubre
Para maacutes informacioacuten visite la paacutegina web del distrito httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
King Soopers is improving their Community Rewards program Now itrsquos easier for
you to support Euclid Middle School just by shopping at King Soopers All you
need to do is register your King Soopers card and Euclid PTO will receive a
percentage of everything you spend at King Soopers NO MORE remembering
to reload your gift card Now itrsquos easier for everyone in your family to help
support Euclid PTO
Directions on how to register
Go to httpwwwkingsooperscomcommunityrewards
Sign into your account New users will need to create an account which
requires some basic information a valid email address and a rewards card Once
logged into your King Soopers account look for the Community
Rewards link under the Savings and Rewards dropdown click on Kings Soopers
Community Rewards click the Enroll Now link search for Euclid Middle School
PTO either by name or by entering PA500 Then click Enroll Please call 1-800-
KRO-GERS (1-800-576-4377) if you have any issues with registration
REMEMBER purchases will not count for Euclid PTO until after you register your
rewards card Please swipe your registered King Soopers rewards card or use the
phone number that is related to your registered King Soopers rewards card when
shopping for each purchase to count
Any gift cards you currently have will not expire but if you reload them after March
31st those amounts will not be applied to Euclid PTO If you have any questions
please contact Cathie Sanders at euclidkscardsgmailcom or 720-987-5477
OCTOBER 15 2019620 SOUTHPARK DR LITTLETON COMISSION HILLS CHURCH
Pre-registration NOT required Just comeDesigned for parents and students ages 12+
LPS amp KAISER PERMANENTE PRESENT
A PLAY amp CONVERSATION ABOUT THE REALITIES FACED BY TEENS
Littleton Public Schools and the Kaiser Permanente Arts Team present GHOSTED a professional stage play and conversation about the realities relation-ships and resilience of todayrsquos teens
THEMES WILL INCLUDEbull HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND TO SOMEONE WHOrsquoS STRUGGLINGbull HOW PARENTS CAN HELPbull SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOUrsquoRE INVITED
600PM DOORS OPEN LIGHT DINNER700PM PERFORMANCE BEGINS830PM EVENT ENDS
Visit wwwlittletonpublicschoolsnetnew for more information about the event or to request accommo-dations or interpretation
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October 27 2019
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Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
October 31 7th amp 8th Grade Musical 845 AM amp 1240 PM
October 2019 Dear Falcon Families
With the rustling of leaves Euclid Middle School is bustling with activity Fall has arrived and the 2019-20 school year is in full swing At Euclid we pride ourselves in providing many developmentally appropriate activities events and athletic opportu-nities for young adolescents We encourage all students to become actively involved to support their growth and learning and to build a sense of commitment to each other and to our school community Middle school is a great place to be and a great time of life
Middle schoolers tend to be social beings with friends taking a bigger role in their lives With that said family support and guidance is as important as ever even if your middle schooler doesnrsquot admit it Stay connected to learn about the middle school world through their eyes It is enlightening to hear what is important and how their perspective is connected to your family values and beliefs as well as the expectations of the school and community
With our current technological access often young adolescents mistakenly equate social media ldquofollowersrdquo as friends The more time that students engage in online ac-tivities the less time they spend in other healthy pursuits including physical activity family time learning support (including homework) and true relationship building The powerful technology that connect students to the world is in their hands and pockets daily Young adolescents also often do not have the emotional maturity or stability to make wise choices when engaging in online activities thus putting them-selves and others at risk Providing boundaries and continued adult monitoring as well as active adult engagement supports students as they grow into capable teenagers and young adults There are many resources available to explore acceptable use and posi-tive boundaries Please take time to look at the following to guide discussions and support Our Euclid PTO has compiled many great resources located here
We are kicking off our third consecutive year of the Comprehensive School Climate Inventory (CSCI) survey Over the past three years almost 7000 parents have partici-pated in our ongoing effort to promote a safe and healthy culture in Littleton Public Schools by sharing their voices To those of you who participated in last yearrsquos sur-vey we greatly value your feedback and continue to utilize your insights to shape the future of Euclid Middle School We are also eager to welcome new parent voices to this yearrsquos CSCI
In association with Colorado Safe Schools Month we are inviting you to share your opinions about the culture and climate at Euclid through the CSCI The survey win-dow begins on October 4 2019 and ends on October 31 2019 and we will collect feedback from students (grades 6-8) staff and parents about school environments at Euclid and all across the district
We believe that gathering feedback about school climate helps guide our efforts to provide supportive learning environments for all students and you play an important role in this process If you have children at multiple schools you can choose to com-
(Continued on page 3)
T H E F A L C O N F L I E R
Euclid Middle School Littleton Public Schools
Page 3 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Euclid Accountability Committee
Parent committee members for 2019 - 2020
Beth Carlisle 720-515-7304
Angela Christensen PTO Rep 720-341-2197 Jennifer Deir 707-342-7704
Erika Lefkowitz 303-471-1114 Kristen Roen 303-797-2759
Scott Thistlethwaite Facilitator 720-384-9681
plete a survey for each school or choose the school where you would most like to share your voice If you have more than one child at the same school you need only complete one survey Student voice is an important component of the CSCI so at Euclid our students will have an opportunity to complete the inventory as a part of a CorePlus lesson We have this opportunity currently scheduled for Tuesday October 15th
The survey is linked here for your convenience Please let me know if you have questions regarding the survey
Middle school is a wonderful journey of learning and growing as our students travel together through adolescence We look forward to partnering with you in order to develop healthy happy and productive young adultsThe Euclid commu-nity is a caring place that continually demonstrates its commitment to our children and to our school Thank you stu-dents parents and community members for working together to provide a safe and caring environment for all of our students and for committing to continuous improvement This is important work and we simply cannot do it without you Your partnership matters
Together In Education
Cindy Corlett Principal
(Continued from page 2)
Visitors and Volunteers to LPS Buildings With the start of the 2018-2019 academic year Littleton Public Schools is introducing LPS Connect a new lobby check-in procedure at every school to improve building safety procedures Click the link below to find out more
LPS Connect
PTO News Angela Christensen
PTO President
euclidptopresidentgmailcom
Page 4 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Euclid Intramurals By Clint Borel Intramural Director
7th grade Volleyball Our athletes finished another great season on October 2nd Special thanks to coaches Jacy Erling and Michelle Menzor 8th grade Volleyball The defending champs play for the trophy again on October 5th Congratulations on a great season thus far and special thanks to coaches Rachel Miller-Short and Luke Kunzie 6th grade Track The track stars are having a great and energetic sea-son Practice continues through October 9th Special thanks to coaches Mindy Morris and Parker Haskell 7th and 8th grade girls basketball and 6-8th grade wrestling begins this month
EUCLID AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Interested in other sports and activities Click here to see what other district approved opportunities are available
How do I get involved Information about after school events is on the daily announcements that are made every morning There are bulletin boards in the cafeteria and posters announcing starting dates are displayed in the halls There are also announcements on the TV monitors throughout the building Watch here for announcements about new clubs and activities Club fee is due at the be-ginning of attending one club After the initial payment the club fee includes unlimited attendance at any clubs
Technology Student Association - TSA Club Do you love building or engineering Technology Stu-dent Association (TSA) is a club where students build projects for the state TSA competition held downtown each winter All projects are robotics or wood-based Check the TSA website linked here or attend the first meeting for more information Begins October 15 Room Tech Lab Sponsors Mr Biddulph and Mrs Romero
Page 5 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
STUDENT SERVICES Counselors are excited about the new school year We have had a busy beginning of the school year meeting new students giving core talks preparing for counseling groups and working with students teachers parents and administrators to assist students toward a successful school year We are very excited to work with our Euclid students Please continue to contact your grade level counselor as you determine a need Tara Kolker Mindy Morris Mt Evans Summit Peak Mt Antero Maroon Peak Venture Quest Trailblazers Discovery 303-347-7819 303-347-7820
PARENT CONFERENCES
All School Conferences These conferences are regularly held in October and February These are times for parents to meet teachers in order to discuss student successes and concerns There are two formats for all school conferences
Scheduled These pre-scheduled conferences are 20 minute time periods in which a teacher or parents can make an appointment to conference together These conferences tend to focus on students who need additional supports
Arena Arena Conferences offer the opportunity for parents to meet with teachers for ten-minute conferences without an appointment This enables parents to conference with any or all of their students teachers in a short period of time During this time period all Euclid staff will be in various designated areas in the school according to grade and exploratoryelective area These conferences are on a first-come first-served basis
Wednesday October 16 2019 500-700 pm Scheduled by teacher or parent
Thursday October 17 2019 1200 ndash 300 pm Arena conferences (10 minute drop in) 400 ndash 600 pm Arena conferences (10 minute drop in)
Parents are welcome to request a conference with a teacher(s) at any time during the school year This type of informal conference can be arranged by calling the counselor who works with your students core The counselor will coordinate and schedule the conference in a timely manner Parents can also call a teacher(s) directly and schedule an appointment
8th GRADE STUDENTS Heritage High School
Shadow opportunities began in September Parents can sign up under the Heritage High School Website Shadow days information
Their ldquoFreshman Showcaserdquo will be on Tuesday November 5 2019 from 600-800pm in the school theater
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Heritage should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
Arapahoe High School
ldquo8th Grade Shadow Daysrdquo began in September Parents can sign up under the Arapahoe High School Website Arapahoe Shadowing and Freshman Showcase
ldquoFreshman Showcaserdquo is Monday November 4th 2019 from 600-800pm in the Sitting Eagle Gym
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Arapahoe should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
Littleton High School
8th grade visits begin in October Parents can sign up under the Littleton High School Website Littleton Shadow dates and times
IB applications are available October 1st 2019
ldquoLion Pride Previewrdquo is Tuesday November 12 2019 at 600pm
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Littleton should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
There will be an informational sessions for International Baccalaureate
This year our grading process will continue on a nine-week basis This nine-week grade report will reflect Grades in Progress This means that the student does not receive final grades until the end of each semester The first nine-week in progress grades will appear on the first grade report The second nine- week grade report will show the final grades for the first semester of the school year Grades in progress are currently available for parents and students to view on Infinite Campus Portal In an effort to keep parents informed those students not working at a satisfactory level (D or F) or those students who have shown a recent significant change in grades andor effort would have received a formal Mid-Quarter Academic Report the week of September 16 The fir st nine week grading period will end on October 18 Please call your grade level counselor if you have questions
COMMUNITY RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS
Counselors receive many requests for community assistance prior to the holiday season Some of the opportunities are for InterFaith Community Services Santa Claus shop or wrapped holiday gifts for families If you and your family could benefit from one of these referrals please call the Student Services office so we may put you in touch with these opportunities This would be extremely helpful to us as we are not always aware of your needs Please phone 303-347-7810 Mrs Hopson or 303-347-7820 Ms Morris InterFaith is currently taking applications for families that would like to receive a Thanksgiving Basket andor a December Holiday Basket from September 12 through October 31 2019 For more information on how to apply requirements and time of registration families should call 303-789-0501 or go to the Interfaith website
If you have made any changes to background information such as phone number (work or home) email address health and medication or emergency contact person(s) please call Student Services at 303-347-7810 so that we may update our records If you have made any changes to your address please bring proof of the new residency to student services Thank you
VACCINATION INFORMATION FOR
ALL EUCLID STUDENTS Please continue to update your studentrsquos immunization and bring those records into the clinic If you have any questions call Student Services at 303-347-7810
8th Grade Parents Dont miss the opportunity to honor your student with a special message in the yearbook 8th Grade Dedications also called Baby Ads are just $15 and are due by Friday December 13 Please refer to the instructions below to create your ad today
Page 7 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Safe Schools Month
October is Colorado Safe Schools Month We encourage students staff parents and community members to support school safety and wellness See below for district-wide Safe Schools Month activities
School Climate Survey - We need your feedback
During the month of October each school will be sending a link to parents with a brief 15-20 minute anonymous sur-vey to gather perceptions about the school environment Students and staff take the survey at school This survey pro-vides important feedback to schools in the area of school safety engagement and support Please visit the LPS web-site for more detailed information about the survey content
LPS and Kaiser Permanente present GHOSTED - A performance and conversation about teen mental health October 15th at 700 - 830 pm at Mission Hills Church
To be ldquoghostedrdquo is to feel rejected ignored alone and cut off from the outside This special performance includes a professional stage play and interactive conversation to engage teens and parents about challenging situations involving mental health stress supporting friends and coping skills that can strengthen resilience Come together with your teen to learn together about managing tough topics Flyer attached - no registration required
Sources of Strength Community Training - October 22nd at 630-800pm
This event will provide and introduction to the Sources of Strength program by participating in the same training our youth leaders experience in their schools Come hear from LPS students and staff about how they are using a positive peer-led model to counteract the challenges our youth face today such as anxiety anger and depression Space is lim-ited please RSVP to jwidmierlpsk12cous if you are interested Flyer attached
SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training - November 1 800 - 1100am
SafeTALK prepares participants to identify people with thoughts of suicide and connect them with life-saving first aid resources This is a great opportunity for parents coaches or other community members who want to know how to help a potentially suicidal person The workshop is open to any adult or youth 16 years or older and held at the LPS administrative building To register please email Debbie Honeker at dhonekerlpsk12cous
Offline October ndash Unplug and Start Living
Created by a group of LPS students this nationally recognized campaign asks youth (and their parents) to take a break from social media for the month of October and spend time connecting in person Visit wwwofflineoctobercom for more information
LPS Poetry Slam Competition amp Workshops
All LPS high school students are invited to participate in our 9th Annual district-wide Poetry Slam event focused on healthy self-expression The Poetry Slam Competition will be held Tuesday November 19 2018 at 700 pm at Powell Middle School Workshops will be held at each high school Flyer attached
First AidCPRAED Trainings
Sponsored by the LPS Security Department the trainings are open to all LPS Parents Community Members and youth above the age of 11 The two-year certification cost is $2600 Participants must make payment arrangements prior to attending the course Various dates are available To get more information and enroll in a course email Dara Van Kampen at dvankampenlpsk12cous The class is held in the evenings and multiple sessions are offered throughout the year
Immunizations
Our schools are safer when we know the status of student immunizations Littleton Public Schools Student Services office is working in partnership with LPS parents to update student immunization records Current and compliant im-munization records or a current exemption must be on file with the school before November 1 2019 Please check the LPS website for more information or contact your schools school nurse consultant or health assistant
(Continued on page 8)
Page 8 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Additional Safety Resources for Parents How to Report Concerns - LPS Website Mental Health Programs and Resources ndash LPS Website Common Sense Media - Helping Families Make Smart Choices about Media and Technology Parent amp Teen Resources from the National Institute on Drug Abuse Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters What Parents Can Do 10 Things Parents Can Do To Help Prevent Violence in Schools
(Continued from page 7)
Art News By Tammy Andersen
Congratulations to the 6th grade art students with artwork on display in both the library and main office These students did small still life observation drawings and then explored four dif-ferent medias ink contour lines pencil shading with the value chart colored pencil color blending and value and watercolor pencils They worked very hard and their work is currently on display through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their Paper Mache sculptures on display outside the art room Students worked in the style of Keith Haring and included their own symbols to express themselves similar to this artist Work will be on exhibit through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their colored pencil still life drawings on display in the Library Falcon Gallery and the Main Office Principals collec-tion Students work hard with observational drawing tech-
niques as well as color theory to cre-ate realistic images This work will be on display through October
GT News By Val Grenawalt
Western Academic Talent Search Center for Bright Kids Western Academic Talent Search applications are available Deadlines depend on tests but range from November to February See the Bright Kids site linked here for the application
Architecture Bubble Fest Architecture was the 7th grade GT exploratory offered first quarter On September 27 the class took a walking tour of downtown Denver Students will also create a gi-ant three dimensional bubble out of plastic sheeting duct tape and a box fan On October 15 at 900 am they will present their bubbles at Bubble-Fest in the cafeteria Par-ents and peers will be invited to attend
LPS Gifted Services LPS sponsors various mini-symposiums on current topics in gifted education All parents and teachers are welcome to attend Watch the Falcon Flyer for announcements concerning these presentations The LPS Gifted and Talented Advisory Council studies current issues in gifted education and make recommenda-tions to the school board regarding gifted services in our district The council meets 700-900 pm in the Educa-tional Services Center Board Room on Monday evenings throughout the year All parents are welcome to attend Please contact me at vgrenawaltlpsk12cous if you are interested in specific dates and times Littleton Association of Gifted and Talented (LAGT) our local GT affiliate of the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented sponsors periodic programs as well as a state conference For further information check the web-site at wwwcoloradogiftedorg We would like to thank our EMS GT Advisory repre-sentative Courtney Rodriguez for her involvement at the school and district level Future Events District Chess Tournament Saturday December 7 2019 from 8-3 at Newton Middle School District Spelling Bee Wednesday February 5 2020 after school at Powell Middle School
GT Parents did you know
The EMS GT web page contains an overview and details about gifted programming services for 6th ndash 8th graders To access the GT web page go to the Euclid website click on ldquoExplorerdquo and then go to ldquoGifted and Talentedrdquo listed under programs You will find information on the ldquoWhat is GT at Euclidrdquo link in addition to a video and slide deck with information
Page 9 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Parents of Incoming 6th Grade Students Euclid Middle School Year 2020-2021
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Conversations are identical in content and include
Overview of the school academic program Information on a developmentally appropriate learning environment Presentation of elective and exploratory program Overview of the Student Activities Program (IntramuralsClubs) Review of programs for Gifted and Talented QuestionAnswer session Tour of the building
This session is especially helpful for parents who are considering optional enrollment for their middle school student
Although a RSVP is helpful in order for us to provide refreshments
you are most welcome as a drop in visitor You may RSVP to 303-347-7811
Join Cindy Corlett Euclid Middle School Principal for coffee and information about
Euclid Middle School
Friday September 20 2019
Thursday November 7 2019 Thursday January 30 2020
930 am - 1100 am
Parent Orientation Thursday April 2 2020
630 pm
Page 10 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
New LPS Open Enrollment Process Begins October 1st LPS offers many educational choices to resident and non-resident families and welcomes out of district stu-dents Colorado state law allows non-residents to enroll students in any Colorado school without paying tui-tion when state and district guidelines are followed Resident families may attend their attendance-area school or apply for open enrollment at another LPS school In an effort to better serve families LPS now offers two open enrollment windows All qualified students who apply within an open enrollment window will be part of a random drawing for acceptance following district enrollment guidelines This means families will have several weeks to turn in open enrollment applications for a random drawing of qualified students Families will no longer feel pressured to line up on October 1st to turn in applications for open enrollment Open enrollment applications must be turned in to each requested school Families are encouraged to apply during window one LPS Open Enrollment Guidelines District residents have priority consideration over non-residents There is space available at the studentrsquos grade level There is a school program appropriate for the enrolling student The student must be in good standing grades attendance and behavior in his or her previous school Good standing applies to resident and non-resident students seeking new and continuing open enrollment Open enrolled students must reapply at level changes elementary to middle and middle to high Open enrolled students wanting to continue at the same school next year must complete an Intent to Renew form This must be done each year by January 10
LPS Open Enrollment Windows Enrollment Window One begins October 1 and ends November 15 Students will be notified by Decem-ber 6 Enrollment Window Two begins November 16 and ends January 10th Students will be notified by Jan-uary 17 Because preschool and kindergarten registration does not take place until January families will be notified of open enrollment acceptance by the end of January
Parents are responsible for providing transportation for open enrolled students District transportation may be provided when space is available on an established bus route To see if bus transportation may be available please visit httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation on the district website and complete an online ldquospace availabilityrdquo form Keep in mind that space available transportation requests may not be processed until October
For more information visit the district website httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
Page 11 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
El Nuevo Proceso de Matriacutecula en LPS Comienza el 1 de Octubre LPS ofrece muchas posibilidades educativas para las familias residentes y no residentes y acoge estudiantes de fuera del distrito La ley del estado de Colorado permite que los no residentes matriculen a sus hijos en cualquier escuela de Colorado sin tener que pagar el costo de matriacutecula siempre y cuando se sigan las directri-ces estatales y del distrito Las familias residentes pueden asistir a la escuela que les corresponde asistir o pueden solicitar matriacutecula abierta en otra escuela de LPS En un esfuerzo por servir mejor a las familias LPS ofrece ahora dos periodos de matriacutecula abierta Todos los estudiantes cualificados que se inscriban dentro del periodo de matriacutecula formaraacuten parte de un sorteo al azar para ser admitidos siguiendo las directrices de matriacutecula del distrito Esto significa que las familias tendraacuten muchas semanas para entregar las solicitudes de matriacutecula para el sorteo al azar de los estudiantes cualificados Las familias no sentiraacuten ya la presioacuten de tener que hacer cola el 1 de octubre para entregar sus solicitudes de matriacutecula abierta Las solicitudes de matriacutecula deben entregarse en cada escuela que se solicite Se ruega a las familias que se matriculen durante el primer periodo de matriacutecula Pautas de la Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS Los residentes del distrito tienen prioridad para ser considerados sobre los no residentes Hay espacio disponible en el grado del estudiante Hay un programa escolar apropiado para el estudiante que se matricula El estudiante debe tener todo en regla en relacioacuten con sus notas su asistencia y su comportamiento en su es-cuela previa Todo en regla se aplica tanto a los estudiantes residentes como a los no residentes que solicitan la matriacutecula abierta por primera vez o como continuacioacuten Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta deben solicitar su admisioacuten cuando cambien del tipo de escuela de pri-maria a secundaria y de secundaria a preparatoria Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta que deseen continuar en la misma escuela al antildeo siguiente deben com-pletar el formulario ldquoPropoacutesito de Renovarrdquo Esto debe hacerse cada antildeo antes del 10 de enero
Periodos de Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 1 de octubre y acaba el 15 de noviembre Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 6 de diciembre El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 16 de noviembre y acaba el 10 de enero Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 17 de enero Como la inscripcioacuten en preescolar y kindergarten no tiene lugar hasta enero se notificaraacute a las familias al final de enero
Los padres son los responsables de proporcionar el transporte a los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta Se facilita-raacute transporte del distrito cuando haya espacio disponible en una ruta establecida del autobuacutes Para ver si hay transporte disponible en autobuacutes visite httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation en la paacutegina web del distrito y complete el formulario en liacutenea ldquoespacio disponiblerdquo Tenga en cuenta que las solicitudes de es-pacio disponible de transporte no se procesaraacuten hasta octubre
Para maacutes informacioacuten visite la paacutegina web del distrito httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
King Soopers is improving their Community Rewards program Now itrsquos easier for
you to support Euclid Middle School just by shopping at King Soopers All you
need to do is register your King Soopers card and Euclid PTO will receive a
percentage of everything you spend at King Soopers NO MORE remembering
to reload your gift card Now itrsquos easier for everyone in your family to help
support Euclid PTO
Directions on how to register
Go to httpwwwkingsooperscomcommunityrewards
Sign into your account New users will need to create an account which
requires some basic information a valid email address and a rewards card Once
logged into your King Soopers account look for the Community
Rewards link under the Savings and Rewards dropdown click on Kings Soopers
Community Rewards click the Enroll Now link search for Euclid Middle School
PTO either by name or by entering PA500 Then click Enroll Please call 1-800-
KRO-GERS (1-800-576-4377) if you have any issues with registration
REMEMBER purchases will not count for Euclid PTO until after you register your
rewards card Please swipe your registered King Soopers rewards card or use the
phone number that is related to your registered King Soopers rewards card when
shopping for each purchase to count
Any gift cards you currently have will not expire but if you reload them after March
31st those amounts will not be applied to Euclid PTO If you have any questions
please contact Cathie Sanders at euclidkscardsgmailcom or 720-987-5477
OCTOBER 15 2019620 SOUTHPARK DR LITTLETON COMISSION HILLS CHURCH
Pre-registration NOT required Just comeDesigned for parents and students ages 12+
LPS amp KAISER PERMANENTE PRESENT
A PLAY amp CONVERSATION ABOUT THE REALITIES FACED BY TEENS
Littleton Public Schools and the Kaiser Permanente Arts Team present GHOSTED a professional stage play and conversation about the realities relation-ships and resilience of todayrsquos teens
THEMES WILL INCLUDEbull HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND TO SOMEONE WHOrsquoS STRUGGLINGbull HOW PARENTS CAN HELPbull SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOUrsquoRE INVITED
600PM DOORS OPEN LIGHT DINNER700PM PERFORMANCE BEGINS830PM EVENT ENDS
Visit wwwlittletonpublicschoolsnetnew for more information about the event or to request accommo-dations or interpretation
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October 27 2019
Keeping Littleton Public Schools Moving Forward
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Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
Page 3 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Euclid Accountability Committee
Parent committee members for 2019 - 2020
Beth Carlisle 720-515-7304
Angela Christensen PTO Rep 720-341-2197 Jennifer Deir 707-342-7704
Erika Lefkowitz 303-471-1114 Kristen Roen 303-797-2759
Scott Thistlethwaite Facilitator 720-384-9681
plete a survey for each school or choose the school where you would most like to share your voice If you have more than one child at the same school you need only complete one survey Student voice is an important component of the CSCI so at Euclid our students will have an opportunity to complete the inventory as a part of a CorePlus lesson We have this opportunity currently scheduled for Tuesday October 15th
The survey is linked here for your convenience Please let me know if you have questions regarding the survey
Middle school is a wonderful journey of learning and growing as our students travel together through adolescence We look forward to partnering with you in order to develop healthy happy and productive young adultsThe Euclid commu-nity is a caring place that continually demonstrates its commitment to our children and to our school Thank you stu-dents parents and community members for working together to provide a safe and caring environment for all of our students and for committing to continuous improvement This is important work and we simply cannot do it without you Your partnership matters
Together In Education
Cindy Corlett Principal
(Continued from page 2)
Visitors and Volunteers to LPS Buildings With the start of the 2018-2019 academic year Littleton Public Schools is introducing LPS Connect a new lobby check-in procedure at every school to improve building safety procedures Click the link below to find out more
LPS Connect
PTO News Angela Christensen
PTO President
euclidptopresidentgmailcom
Page 4 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Euclid Intramurals By Clint Borel Intramural Director
7th grade Volleyball Our athletes finished another great season on October 2nd Special thanks to coaches Jacy Erling and Michelle Menzor 8th grade Volleyball The defending champs play for the trophy again on October 5th Congratulations on a great season thus far and special thanks to coaches Rachel Miller-Short and Luke Kunzie 6th grade Track The track stars are having a great and energetic sea-son Practice continues through October 9th Special thanks to coaches Mindy Morris and Parker Haskell 7th and 8th grade girls basketball and 6-8th grade wrestling begins this month
EUCLID AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Interested in other sports and activities Click here to see what other district approved opportunities are available
How do I get involved Information about after school events is on the daily announcements that are made every morning There are bulletin boards in the cafeteria and posters announcing starting dates are displayed in the halls There are also announcements on the TV monitors throughout the building Watch here for announcements about new clubs and activities Club fee is due at the be-ginning of attending one club After the initial payment the club fee includes unlimited attendance at any clubs
Technology Student Association - TSA Club Do you love building or engineering Technology Stu-dent Association (TSA) is a club where students build projects for the state TSA competition held downtown each winter All projects are robotics or wood-based Check the TSA website linked here or attend the first meeting for more information Begins October 15 Room Tech Lab Sponsors Mr Biddulph and Mrs Romero
Page 5 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
STUDENT SERVICES Counselors are excited about the new school year We have had a busy beginning of the school year meeting new students giving core talks preparing for counseling groups and working with students teachers parents and administrators to assist students toward a successful school year We are very excited to work with our Euclid students Please continue to contact your grade level counselor as you determine a need Tara Kolker Mindy Morris Mt Evans Summit Peak Mt Antero Maroon Peak Venture Quest Trailblazers Discovery 303-347-7819 303-347-7820
PARENT CONFERENCES
All School Conferences These conferences are regularly held in October and February These are times for parents to meet teachers in order to discuss student successes and concerns There are two formats for all school conferences
Scheduled These pre-scheduled conferences are 20 minute time periods in which a teacher or parents can make an appointment to conference together These conferences tend to focus on students who need additional supports
Arena Arena Conferences offer the opportunity for parents to meet with teachers for ten-minute conferences without an appointment This enables parents to conference with any or all of their students teachers in a short period of time During this time period all Euclid staff will be in various designated areas in the school according to grade and exploratoryelective area These conferences are on a first-come first-served basis
Wednesday October 16 2019 500-700 pm Scheduled by teacher or parent
Thursday October 17 2019 1200 ndash 300 pm Arena conferences (10 minute drop in) 400 ndash 600 pm Arena conferences (10 minute drop in)
Parents are welcome to request a conference with a teacher(s) at any time during the school year This type of informal conference can be arranged by calling the counselor who works with your students core The counselor will coordinate and schedule the conference in a timely manner Parents can also call a teacher(s) directly and schedule an appointment
8th GRADE STUDENTS Heritage High School
Shadow opportunities began in September Parents can sign up under the Heritage High School Website Shadow days information
Their ldquoFreshman Showcaserdquo will be on Tuesday November 5 2019 from 600-800pm in the school theater
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Heritage should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
Arapahoe High School
ldquo8th Grade Shadow Daysrdquo began in September Parents can sign up under the Arapahoe High School Website Arapahoe Shadowing and Freshman Showcase
ldquoFreshman Showcaserdquo is Monday November 4th 2019 from 600-800pm in the Sitting Eagle Gym
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Arapahoe should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
Littleton High School
8th grade visits begin in October Parents can sign up under the Littleton High School Website Littleton Shadow dates and times
IB applications are available October 1st 2019
ldquoLion Pride Previewrdquo is Tuesday November 12 2019 at 600pm
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Littleton should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
There will be an informational sessions for International Baccalaureate
This year our grading process will continue on a nine-week basis This nine-week grade report will reflect Grades in Progress This means that the student does not receive final grades until the end of each semester The first nine-week in progress grades will appear on the first grade report The second nine- week grade report will show the final grades for the first semester of the school year Grades in progress are currently available for parents and students to view on Infinite Campus Portal In an effort to keep parents informed those students not working at a satisfactory level (D or F) or those students who have shown a recent significant change in grades andor effort would have received a formal Mid-Quarter Academic Report the week of September 16 The fir st nine week grading period will end on October 18 Please call your grade level counselor if you have questions
COMMUNITY RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS
Counselors receive many requests for community assistance prior to the holiday season Some of the opportunities are for InterFaith Community Services Santa Claus shop or wrapped holiday gifts for families If you and your family could benefit from one of these referrals please call the Student Services office so we may put you in touch with these opportunities This would be extremely helpful to us as we are not always aware of your needs Please phone 303-347-7810 Mrs Hopson or 303-347-7820 Ms Morris InterFaith is currently taking applications for families that would like to receive a Thanksgiving Basket andor a December Holiday Basket from September 12 through October 31 2019 For more information on how to apply requirements and time of registration families should call 303-789-0501 or go to the Interfaith website
If you have made any changes to background information such as phone number (work or home) email address health and medication or emergency contact person(s) please call Student Services at 303-347-7810 so that we may update our records If you have made any changes to your address please bring proof of the new residency to student services Thank you
VACCINATION INFORMATION FOR
ALL EUCLID STUDENTS Please continue to update your studentrsquos immunization and bring those records into the clinic If you have any questions call Student Services at 303-347-7810
8th Grade Parents Dont miss the opportunity to honor your student with a special message in the yearbook 8th Grade Dedications also called Baby Ads are just $15 and are due by Friday December 13 Please refer to the instructions below to create your ad today
Page 7 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Safe Schools Month
October is Colorado Safe Schools Month We encourage students staff parents and community members to support school safety and wellness See below for district-wide Safe Schools Month activities
School Climate Survey - We need your feedback
During the month of October each school will be sending a link to parents with a brief 15-20 minute anonymous sur-vey to gather perceptions about the school environment Students and staff take the survey at school This survey pro-vides important feedback to schools in the area of school safety engagement and support Please visit the LPS web-site for more detailed information about the survey content
LPS and Kaiser Permanente present GHOSTED - A performance and conversation about teen mental health October 15th at 700 - 830 pm at Mission Hills Church
To be ldquoghostedrdquo is to feel rejected ignored alone and cut off from the outside This special performance includes a professional stage play and interactive conversation to engage teens and parents about challenging situations involving mental health stress supporting friends and coping skills that can strengthen resilience Come together with your teen to learn together about managing tough topics Flyer attached - no registration required
Sources of Strength Community Training - October 22nd at 630-800pm
This event will provide and introduction to the Sources of Strength program by participating in the same training our youth leaders experience in their schools Come hear from LPS students and staff about how they are using a positive peer-led model to counteract the challenges our youth face today such as anxiety anger and depression Space is lim-ited please RSVP to jwidmierlpsk12cous if you are interested Flyer attached
SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training - November 1 800 - 1100am
SafeTALK prepares participants to identify people with thoughts of suicide and connect them with life-saving first aid resources This is a great opportunity for parents coaches or other community members who want to know how to help a potentially suicidal person The workshop is open to any adult or youth 16 years or older and held at the LPS administrative building To register please email Debbie Honeker at dhonekerlpsk12cous
Offline October ndash Unplug and Start Living
Created by a group of LPS students this nationally recognized campaign asks youth (and their parents) to take a break from social media for the month of October and spend time connecting in person Visit wwwofflineoctobercom for more information
LPS Poetry Slam Competition amp Workshops
All LPS high school students are invited to participate in our 9th Annual district-wide Poetry Slam event focused on healthy self-expression The Poetry Slam Competition will be held Tuesday November 19 2018 at 700 pm at Powell Middle School Workshops will be held at each high school Flyer attached
First AidCPRAED Trainings
Sponsored by the LPS Security Department the trainings are open to all LPS Parents Community Members and youth above the age of 11 The two-year certification cost is $2600 Participants must make payment arrangements prior to attending the course Various dates are available To get more information and enroll in a course email Dara Van Kampen at dvankampenlpsk12cous The class is held in the evenings and multiple sessions are offered throughout the year
Immunizations
Our schools are safer when we know the status of student immunizations Littleton Public Schools Student Services office is working in partnership with LPS parents to update student immunization records Current and compliant im-munization records or a current exemption must be on file with the school before November 1 2019 Please check the LPS website for more information or contact your schools school nurse consultant or health assistant
(Continued on page 8)
Page 8 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Additional Safety Resources for Parents How to Report Concerns - LPS Website Mental Health Programs and Resources ndash LPS Website Common Sense Media - Helping Families Make Smart Choices about Media and Technology Parent amp Teen Resources from the National Institute on Drug Abuse Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters What Parents Can Do 10 Things Parents Can Do To Help Prevent Violence in Schools
(Continued from page 7)
Art News By Tammy Andersen
Congratulations to the 6th grade art students with artwork on display in both the library and main office These students did small still life observation drawings and then explored four dif-ferent medias ink contour lines pencil shading with the value chart colored pencil color blending and value and watercolor pencils They worked very hard and their work is currently on display through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their Paper Mache sculptures on display outside the art room Students worked in the style of Keith Haring and included their own symbols to express themselves similar to this artist Work will be on exhibit through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their colored pencil still life drawings on display in the Library Falcon Gallery and the Main Office Principals collec-tion Students work hard with observational drawing tech-
niques as well as color theory to cre-ate realistic images This work will be on display through October
GT News By Val Grenawalt
Western Academic Talent Search Center for Bright Kids Western Academic Talent Search applications are available Deadlines depend on tests but range from November to February See the Bright Kids site linked here for the application
Architecture Bubble Fest Architecture was the 7th grade GT exploratory offered first quarter On September 27 the class took a walking tour of downtown Denver Students will also create a gi-ant three dimensional bubble out of plastic sheeting duct tape and a box fan On October 15 at 900 am they will present their bubbles at Bubble-Fest in the cafeteria Par-ents and peers will be invited to attend
LPS Gifted Services LPS sponsors various mini-symposiums on current topics in gifted education All parents and teachers are welcome to attend Watch the Falcon Flyer for announcements concerning these presentations The LPS Gifted and Talented Advisory Council studies current issues in gifted education and make recommenda-tions to the school board regarding gifted services in our district The council meets 700-900 pm in the Educa-tional Services Center Board Room on Monday evenings throughout the year All parents are welcome to attend Please contact me at vgrenawaltlpsk12cous if you are interested in specific dates and times Littleton Association of Gifted and Talented (LAGT) our local GT affiliate of the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented sponsors periodic programs as well as a state conference For further information check the web-site at wwwcoloradogiftedorg We would like to thank our EMS GT Advisory repre-sentative Courtney Rodriguez for her involvement at the school and district level Future Events District Chess Tournament Saturday December 7 2019 from 8-3 at Newton Middle School District Spelling Bee Wednesday February 5 2020 after school at Powell Middle School
GT Parents did you know
The EMS GT web page contains an overview and details about gifted programming services for 6th ndash 8th graders To access the GT web page go to the Euclid website click on ldquoExplorerdquo and then go to ldquoGifted and Talentedrdquo listed under programs You will find information on the ldquoWhat is GT at Euclidrdquo link in addition to a video and slide deck with information
Page 9 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Parents of Incoming 6th Grade Students Euclid Middle School Year 2020-2021
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Conversations are identical in content and include
Overview of the school academic program Information on a developmentally appropriate learning environment Presentation of elective and exploratory program Overview of the Student Activities Program (IntramuralsClubs) Review of programs for Gifted and Talented QuestionAnswer session Tour of the building
This session is especially helpful for parents who are considering optional enrollment for their middle school student
Although a RSVP is helpful in order for us to provide refreshments
you are most welcome as a drop in visitor You may RSVP to 303-347-7811
Join Cindy Corlett Euclid Middle School Principal for coffee and information about
Euclid Middle School
Friday September 20 2019
Thursday November 7 2019 Thursday January 30 2020
930 am - 1100 am
Parent Orientation Thursday April 2 2020
630 pm
Page 10 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
New LPS Open Enrollment Process Begins October 1st LPS offers many educational choices to resident and non-resident families and welcomes out of district stu-dents Colorado state law allows non-residents to enroll students in any Colorado school without paying tui-tion when state and district guidelines are followed Resident families may attend their attendance-area school or apply for open enrollment at another LPS school In an effort to better serve families LPS now offers two open enrollment windows All qualified students who apply within an open enrollment window will be part of a random drawing for acceptance following district enrollment guidelines This means families will have several weeks to turn in open enrollment applications for a random drawing of qualified students Families will no longer feel pressured to line up on October 1st to turn in applications for open enrollment Open enrollment applications must be turned in to each requested school Families are encouraged to apply during window one LPS Open Enrollment Guidelines District residents have priority consideration over non-residents There is space available at the studentrsquos grade level There is a school program appropriate for the enrolling student The student must be in good standing grades attendance and behavior in his or her previous school Good standing applies to resident and non-resident students seeking new and continuing open enrollment Open enrolled students must reapply at level changes elementary to middle and middle to high Open enrolled students wanting to continue at the same school next year must complete an Intent to Renew form This must be done each year by January 10
LPS Open Enrollment Windows Enrollment Window One begins October 1 and ends November 15 Students will be notified by Decem-ber 6 Enrollment Window Two begins November 16 and ends January 10th Students will be notified by Jan-uary 17 Because preschool and kindergarten registration does not take place until January families will be notified of open enrollment acceptance by the end of January
Parents are responsible for providing transportation for open enrolled students District transportation may be provided when space is available on an established bus route To see if bus transportation may be available please visit httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation on the district website and complete an online ldquospace availabilityrdquo form Keep in mind that space available transportation requests may not be processed until October
For more information visit the district website httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
Page 11 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
El Nuevo Proceso de Matriacutecula en LPS Comienza el 1 de Octubre LPS ofrece muchas posibilidades educativas para las familias residentes y no residentes y acoge estudiantes de fuera del distrito La ley del estado de Colorado permite que los no residentes matriculen a sus hijos en cualquier escuela de Colorado sin tener que pagar el costo de matriacutecula siempre y cuando se sigan las directri-ces estatales y del distrito Las familias residentes pueden asistir a la escuela que les corresponde asistir o pueden solicitar matriacutecula abierta en otra escuela de LPS En un esfuerzo por servir mejor a las familias LPS ofrece ahora dos periodos de matriacutecula abierta Todos los estudiantes cualificados que se inscriban dentro del periodo de matriacutecula formaraacuten parte de un sorteo al azar para ser admitidos siguiendo las directrices de matriacutecula del distrito Esto significa que las familias tendraacuten muchas semanas para entregar las solicitudes de matriacutecula para el sorteo al azar de los estudiantes cualificados Las familias no sentiraacuten ya la presioacuten de tener que hacer cola el 1 de octubre para entregar sus solicitudes de matriacutecula abierta Las solicitudes de matriacutecula deben entregarse en cada escuela que se solicite Se ruega a las familias que se matriculen durante el primer periodo de matriacutecula Pautas de la Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS Los residentes del distrito tienen prioridad para ser considerados sobre los no residentes Hay espacio disponible en el grado del estudiante Hay un programa escolar apropiado para el estudiante que se matricula El estudiante debe tener todo en regla en relacioacuten con sus notas su asistencia y su comportamiento en su es-cuela previa Todo en regla se aplica tanto a los estudiantes residentes como a los no residentes que solicitan la matriacutecula abierta por primera vez o como continuacioacuten Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta deben solicitar su admisioacuten cuando cambien del tipo de escuela de pri-maria a secundaria y de secundaria a preparatoria Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta que deseen continuar en la misma escuela al antildeo siguiente deben com-pletar el formulario ldquoPropoacutesito de Renovarrdquo Esto debe hacerse cada antildeo antes del 10 de enero
Periodos de Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 1 de octubre y acaba el 15 de noviembre Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 6 de diciembre El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 16 de noviembre y acaba el 10 de enero Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 17 de enero Como la inscripcioacuten en preescolar y kindergarten no tiene lugar hasta enero se notificaraacute a las familias al final de enero
Los padres son los responsables de proporcionar el transporte a los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta Se facilita-raacute transporte del distrito cuando haya espacio disponible en una ruta establecida del autobuacutes Para ver si hay transporte disponible en autobuacutes visite httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation en la paacutegina web del distrito y complete el formulario en liacutenea ldquoespacio disponiblerdquo Tenga en cuenta que las solicitudes de es-pacio disponible de transporte no se procesaraacuten hasta octubre
Para maacutes informacioacuten visite la paacutegina web del distrito httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
King Soopers is improving their Community Rewards program Now itrsquos easier for
you to support Euclid Middle School just by shopping at King Soopers All you
need to do is register your King Soopers card and Euclid PTO will receive a
percentage of everything you spend at King Soopers NO MORE remembering
to reload your gift card Now itrsquos easier for everyone in your family to help
support Euclid PTO
Directions on how to register
Go to httpwwwkingsooperscomcommunityrewards
Sign into your account New users will need to create an account which
requires some basic information a valid email address and a rewards card Once
logged into your King Soopers account look for the Community
Rewards link under the Savings and Rewards dropdown click on Kings Soopers
Community Rewards click the Enroll Now link search for Euclid Middle School
PTO either by name or by entering PA500 Then click Enroll Please call 1-800-
KRO-GERS (1-800-576-4377) if you have any issues with registration
REMEMBER purchases will not count for Euclid PTO until after you register your
rewards card Please swipe your registered King Soopers rewards card or use the
phone number that is related to your registered King Soopers rewards card when
shopping for each purchase to count
Any gift cards you currently have will not expire but if you reload them after March
31st those amounts will not be applied to Euclid PTO If you have any questions
please contact Cathie Sanders at euclidkscardsgmailcom or 720-987-5477
OCTOBER 15 2019620 SOUTHPARK DR LITTLETON COMISSION HILLS CHURCH
Pre-registration NOT required Just comeDesigned for parents and students ages 12+
LPS amp KAISER PERMANENTE PRESENT
A PLAY amp CONVERSATION ABOUT THE REALITIES FACED BY TEENS
Littleton Public Schools and the Kaiser Permanente Arts Team present GHOSTED a professional stage play and conversation about the realities relation-ships and resilience of todayrsquos teens
THEMES WILL INCLUDEbull HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND TO SOMEONE WHOrsquoS STRUGGLINGbull HOW PARENTS CAN HELPbull SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOUrsquoRE INVITED
600PM DOORS OPEN LIGHT DINNER700PM PERFORMANCE BEGINS830PM EVENT ENDS
Visit wwwlittletonpublicschoolsnetnew for more information about the event or to request accommo-dations or interpretation
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Littleton Academy
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October 27 2019
Keeping Littleton Public Schools Moving Forward
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A community event to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while building support for Littleton Public Schools
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Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
Page 4 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Euclid Intramurals By Clint Borel Intramural Director
7th grade Volleyball Our athletes finished another great season on October 2nd Special thanks to coaches Jacy Erling and Michelle Menzor 8th grade Volleyball The defending champs play for the trophy again on October 5th Congratulations on a great season thus far and special thanks to coaches Rachel Miller-Short and Luke Kunzie 6th grade Track The track stars are having a great and energetic sea-son Practice continues through October 9th Special thanks to coaches Mindy Morris and Parker Haskell 7th and 8th grade girls basketball and 6-8th grade wrestling begins this month
EUCLID AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Interested in other sports and activities Click here to see what other district approved opportunities are available
How do I get involved Information about after school events is on the daily announcements that are made every morning There are bulletin boards in the cafeteria and posters announcing starting dates are displayed in the halls There are also announcements on the TV monitors throughout the building Watch here for announcements about new clubs and activities Club fee is due at the be-ginning of attending one club After the initial payment the club fee includes unlimited attendance at any clubs
Technology Student Association - TSA Club Do you love building or engineering Technology Stu-dent Association (TSA) is a club where students build projects for the state TSA competition held downtown each winter All projects are robotics or wood-based Check the TSA website linked here or attend the first meeting for more information Begins October 15 Room Tech Lab Sponsors Mr Biddulph and Mrs Romero
Page 5 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
STUDENT SERVICES Counselors are excited about the new school year We have had a busy beginning of the school year meeting new students giving core talks preparing for counseling groups and working with students teachers parents and administrators to assist students toward a successful school year We are very excited to work with our Euclid students Please continue to contact your grade level counselor as you determine a need Tara Kolker Mindy Morris Mt Evans Summit Peak Mt Antero Maroon Peak Venture Quest Trailblazers Discovery 303-347-7819 303-347-7820
PARENT CONFERENCES
All School Conferences These conferences are regularly held in October and February These are times for parents to meet teachers in order to discuss student successes and concerns There are two formats for all school conferences
Scheduled These pre-scheduled conferences are 20 minute time periods in which a teacher or parents can make an appointment to conference together These conferences tend to focus on students who need additional supports
Arena Arena Conferences offer the opportunity for parents to meet with teachers for ten-minute conferences without an appointment This enables parents to conference with any or all of their students teachers in a short period of time During this time period all Euclid staff will be in various designated areas in the school according to grade and exploratoryelective area These conferences are on a first-come first-served basis
Wednesday October 16 2019 500-700 pm Scheduled by teacher or parent
Thursday October 17 2019 1200 ndash 300 pm Arena conferences (10 minute drop in) 400 ndash 600 pm Arena conferences (10 minute drop in)
Parents are welcome to request a conference with a teacher(s) at any time during the school year This type of informal conference can be arranged by calling the counselor who works with your students core The counselor will coordinate and schedule the conference in a timely manner Parents can also call a teacher(s) directly and schedule an appointment
8th GRADE STUDENTS Heritage High School
Shadow opportunities began in September Parents can sign up under the Heritage High School Website Shadow days information
Their ldquoFreshman Showcaserdquo will be on Tuesday November 5 2019 from 600-800pm in the school theater
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Heritage should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
Arapahoe High School
ldquo8th Grade Shadow Daysrdquo began in September Parents can sign up under the Arapahoe High School Website Arapahoe Shadowing and Freshman Showcase
ldquoFreshman Showcaserdquo is Monday November 4th 2019 from 600-800pm in the Sitting Eagle Gym
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Arapahoe should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
Littleton High School
8th grade visits begin in October Parents can sign up under the Littleton High School Website Littleton Shadow dates and times
IB applications are available October 1st 2019
ldquoLion Pride Previewrdquo is Tuesday November 12 2019 at 600pm
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Littleton should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
There will be an informational sessions for International Baccalaureate
This year our grading process will continue on a nine-week basis This nine-week grade report will reflect Grades in Progress This means that the student does not receive final grades until the end of each semester The first nine-week in progress grades will appear on the first grade report The second nine- week grade report will show the final grades for the first semester of the school year Grades in progress are currently available for parents and students to view on Infinite Campus Portal In an effort to keep parents informed those students not working at a satisfactory level (D or F) or those students who have shown a recent significant change in grades andor effort would have received a formal Mid-Quarter Academic Report the week of September 16 The fir st nine week grading period will end on October 18 Please call your grade level counselor if you have questions
COMMUNITY RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS
Counselors receive many requests for community assistance prior to the holiday season Some of the opportunities are for InterFaith Community Services Santa Claus shop or wrapped holiday gifts for families If you and your family could benefit from one of these referrals please call the Student Services office so we may put you in touch with these opportunities This would be extremely helpful to us as we are not always aware of your needs Please phone 303-347-7810 Mrs Hopson or 303-347-7820 Ms Morris InterFaith is currently taking applications for families that would like to receive a Thanksgiving Basket andor a December Holiday Basket from September 12 through October 31 2019 For more information on how to apply requirements and time of registration families should call 303-789-0501 or go to the Interfaith website
If you have made any changes to background information such as phone number (work or home) email address health and medication or emergency contact person(s) please call Student Services at 303-347-7810 so that we may update our records If you have made any changes to your address please bring proof of the new residency to student services Thank you
VACCINATION INFORMATION FOR
ALL EUCLID STUDENTS Please continue to update your studentrsquos immunization and bring those records into the clinic If you have any questions call Student Services at 303-347-7810
8th Grade Parents Dont miss the opportunity to honor your student with a special message in the yearbook 8th Grade Dedications also called Baby Ads are just $15 and are due by Friday December 13 Please refer to the instructions below to create your ad today
Page 7 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Safe Schools Month
October is Colorado Safe Schools Month We encourage students staff parents and community members to support school safety and wellness See below for district-wide Safe Schools Month activities
School Climate Survey - We need your feedback
During the month of October each school will be sending a link to parents with a brief 15-20 minute anonymous sur-vey to gather perceptions about the school environment Students and staff take the survey at school This survey pro-vides important feedback to schools in the area of school safety engagement and support Please visit the LPS web-site for more detailed information about the survey content
LPS and Kaiser Permanente present GHOSTED - A performance and conversation about teen mental health October 15th at 700 - 830 pm at Mission Hills Church
To be ldquoghostedrdquo is to feel rejected ignored alone and cut off from the outside This special performance includes a professional stage play and interactive conversation to engage teens and parents about challenging situations involving mental health stress supporting friends and coping skills that can strengthen resilience Come together with your teen to learn together about managing tough topics Flyer attached - no registration required
Sources of Strength Community Training - October 22nd at 630-800pm
This event will provide and introduction to the Sources of Strength program by participating in the same training our youth leaders experience in their schools Come hear from LPS students and staff about how they are using a positive peer-led model to counteract the challenges our youth face today such as anxiety anger and depression Space is lim-ited please RSVP to jwidmierlpsk12cous if you are interested Flyer attached
SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training - November 1 800 - 1100am
SafeTALK prepares participants to identify people with thoughts of suicide and connect them with life-saving first aid resources This is a great opportunity for parents coaches or other community members who want to know how to help a potentially suicidal person The workshop is open to any adult or youth 16 years or older and held at the LPS administrative building To register please email Debbie Honeker at dhonekerlpsk12cous
Offline October ndash Unplug and Start Living
Created by a group of LPS students this nationally recognized campaign asks youth (and their parents) to take a break from social media for the month of October and spend time connecting in person Visit wwwofflineoctobercom for more information
LPS Poetry Slam Competition amp Workshops
All LPS high school students are invited to participate in our 9th Annual district-wide Poetry Slam event focused on healthy self-expression The Poetry Slam Competition will be held Tuesday November 19 2018 at 700 pm at Powell Middle School Workshops will be held at each high school Flyer attached
First AidCPRAED Trainings
Sponsored by the LPS Security Department the trainings are open to all LPS Parents Community Members and youth above the age of 11 The two-year certification cost is $2600 Participants must make payment arrangements prior to attending the course Various dates are available To get more information and enroll in a course email Dara Van Kampen at dvankampenlpsk12cous The class is held in the evenings and multiple sessions are offered throughout the year
Immunizations
Our schools are safer when we know the status of student immunizations Littleton Public Schools Student Services office is working in partnership with LPS parents to update student immunization records Current and compliant im-munization records or a current exemption must be on file with the school before November 1 2019 Please check the LPS website for more information or contact your schools school nurse consultant or health assistant
(Continued on page 8)
Page 8 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Additional Safety Resources for Parents How to Report Concerns - LPS Website Mental Health Programs and Resources ndash LPS Website Common Sense Media - Helping Families Make Smart Choices about Media and Technology Parent amp Teen Resources from the National Institute on Drug Abuse Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters What Parents Can Do 10 Things Parents Can Do To Help Prevent Violence in Schools
(Continued from page 7)
Art News By Tammy Andersen
Congratulations to the 6th grade art students with artwork on display in both the library and main office These students did small still life observation drawings and then explored four dif-ferent medias ink contour lines pencil shading with the value chart colored pencil color blending and value and watercolor pencils They worked very hard and their work is currently on display through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their Paper Mache sculptures on display outside the art room Students worked in the style of Keith Haring and included their own symbols to express themselves similar to this artist Work will be on exhibit through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their colored pencil still life drawings on display in the Library Falcon Gallery and the Main Office Principals collec-tion Students work hard with observational drawing tech-
niques as well as color theory to cre-ate realistic images This work will be on display through October
GT News By Val Grenawalt
Western Academic Talent Search Center for Bright Kids Western Academic Talent Search applications are available Deadlines depend on tests but range from November to February See the Bright Kids site linked here for the application
Architecture Bubble Fest Architecture was the 7th grade GT exploratory offered first quarter On September 27 the class took a walking tour of downtown Denver Students will also create a gi-ant three dimensional bubble out of plastic sheeting duct tape and a box fan On October 15 at 900 am they will present their bubbles at Bubble-Fest in the cafeteria Par-ents and peers will be invited to attend
LPS Gifted Services LPS sponsors various mini-symposiums on current topics in gifted education All parents and teachers are welcome to attend Watch the Falcon Flyer for announcements concerning these presentations The LPS Gifted and Talented Advisory Council studies current issues in gifted education and make recommenda-tions to the school board regarding gifted services in our district The council meets 700-900 pm in the Educa-tional Services Center Board Room on Monday evenings throughout the year All parents are welcome to attend Please contact me at vgrenawaltlpsk12cous if you are interested in specific dates and times Littleton Association of Gifted and Talented (LAGT) our local GT affiliate of the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented sponsors periodic programs as well as a state conference For further information check the web-site at wwwcoloradogiftedorg We would like to thank our EMS GT Advisory repre-sentative Courtney Rodriguez for her involvement at the school and district level Future Events District Chess Tournament Saturday December 7 2019 from 8-3 at Newton Middle School District Spelling Bee Wednesday February 5 2020 after school at Powell Middle School
GT Parents did you know
The EMS GT web page contains an overview and details about gifted programming services for 6th ndash 8th graders To access the GT web page go to the Euclid website click on ldquoExplorerdquo and then go to ldquoGifted and Talentedrdquo listed under programs You will find information on the ldquoWhat is GT at Euclidrdquo link in addition to a video and slide deck with information
Page 9 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Parents of Incoming 6th Grade Students Euclid Middle School Year 2020-2021
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Conversations are identical in content and include
Overview of the school academic program Information on a developmentally appropriate learning environment Presentation of elective and exploratory program Overview of the Student Activities Program (IntramuralsClubs) Review of programs for Gifted and Talented QuestionAnswer session Tour of the building
This session is especially helpful for parents who are considering optional enrollment for their middle school student
Although a RSVP is helpful in order for us to provide refreshments
you are most welcome as a drop in visitor You may RSVP to 303-347-7811
Join Cindy Corlett Euclid Middle School Principal for coffee and information about
Euclid Middle School
Friday September 20 2019
Thursday November 7 2019 Thursday January 30 2020
930 am - 1100 am
Parent Orientation Thursday April 2 2020
630 pm
Page 10 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
New LPS Open Enrollment Process Begins October 1st LPS offers many educational choices to resident and non-resident families and welcomes out of district stu-dents Colorado state law allows non-residents to enroll students in any Colorado school without paying tui-tion when state and district guidelines are followed Resident families may attend their attendance-area school or apply for open enrollment at another LPS school In an effort to better serve families LPS now offers two open enrollment windows All qualified students who apply within an open enrollment window will be part of a random drawing for acceptance following district enrollment guidelines This means families will have several weeks to turn in open enrollment applications for a random drawing of qualified students Families will no longer feel pressured to line up on October 1st to turn in applications for open enrollment Open enrollment applications must be turned in to each requested school Families are encouraged to apply during window one LPS Open Enrollment Guidelines District residents have priority consideration over non-residents There is space available at the studentrsquos grade level There is a school program appropriate for the enrolling student The student must be in good standing grades attendance and behavior in his or her previous school Good standing applies to resident and non-resident students seeking new and continuing open enrollment Open enrolled students must reapply at level changes elementary to middle and middle to high Open enrolled students wanting to continue at the same school next year must complete an Intent to Renew form This must be done each year by January 10
LPS Open Enrollment Windows Enrollment Window One begins October 1 and ends November 15 Students will be notified by Decem-ber 6 Enrollment Window Two begins November 16 and ends January 10th Students will be notified by Jan-uary 17 Because preschool and kindergarten registration does not take place until January families will be notified of open enrollment acceptance by the end of January
Parents are responsible for providing transportation for open enrolled students District transportation may be provided when space is available on an established bus route To see if bus transportation may be available please visit httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation on the district website and complete an online ldquospace availabilityrdquo form Keep in mind that space available transportation requests may not be processed until October
For more information visit the district website httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
Page 11 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
El Nuevo Proceso de Matriacutecula en LPS Comienza el 1 de Octubre LPS ofrece muchas posibilidades educativas para las familias residentes y no residentes y acoge estudiantes de fuera del distrito La ley del estado de Colorado permite que los no residentes matriculen a sus hijos en cualquier escuela de Colorado sin tener que pagar el costo de matriacutecula siempre y cuando se sigan las directri-ces estatales y del distrito Las familias residentes pueden asistir a la escuela que les corresponde asistir o pueden solicitar matriacutecula abierta en otra escuela de LPS En un esfuerzo por servir mejor a las familias LPS ofrece ahora dos periodos de matriacutecula abierta Todos los estudiantes cualificados que se inscriban dentro del periodo de matriacutecula formaraacuten parte de un sorteo al azar para ser admitidos siguiendo las directrices de matriacutecula del distrito Esto significa que las familias tendraacuten muchas semanas para entregar las solicitudes de matriacutecula para el sorteo al azar de los estudiantes cualificados Las familias no sentiraacuten ya la presioacuten de tener que hacer cola el 1 de octubre para entregar sus solicitudes de matriacutecula abierta Las solicitudes de matriacutecula deben entregarse en cada escuela que se solicite Se ruega a las familias que se matriculen durante el primer periodo de matriacutecula Pautas de la Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS Los residentes del distrito tienen prioridad para ser considerados sobre los no residentes Hay espacio disponible en el grado del estudiante Hay un programa escolar apropiado para el estudiante que se matricula El estudiante debe tener todo en regla en relacioacuten con sus notas su asistencia y su comportamiento en su es-cuela previa Todo en regla se aplica tanto a los estudiantes residentes como a los no residentes que solicitan la matriacutecula abierta por primera vez o como continuacioacuten Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta deben solicitar su admisioacuten cuando cambien del tipo de escuela de pri-maria a secundaria y de secundaria a preparatoria Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta que deseen continuar en la misma escuela al antildeo siguiente deben com-pletar el formulario ldquoPropoacutesito de Renovarrdquo Esto debe hacerse cada antildeo antes del 10 de enero
Periodos de Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 1 de octubre y acaba el 15 de noviembre Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 6 de diciembre El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 16 de noviembre y acaba el 10 de enero Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 17 de enero Como la inscripcioacuten en preescolar y kindergarten no tiene lugar hasta enero se notificaraacute a las familias al final de enero
Los padres son los responsables de proporcionar el transporte a los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta Se facilita-raacute transporte del distrito cuando haya espacio disponible en una ruta establecida del autobuacutes Para ver si hay transporte disponible en autobuacutes visite httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation en la paacutegina web del distrito y complete el formulario en liacutenea ldquoespacio disponiblerdquo Tenga en cuenta que las solicitudes de es-pacio disponible de transporte no se procesaraacuten hasta octubre
Para maacutes informacioacuten visite la paacutegina web del distrito httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
King Soopers is improving their Community Rewards program Now itrsquos easier for
you to support Euclid Middle School just by shopping at King Soopers All you
need to do is register your King Soopers card and Euclid PTO will receive a
percentage of everything you spend at King Soopers NO MORE remembering
to reload your gift card Now itrsquos easier for everyone in your family to help
support Euclid PTO
Directions on how to register
Go to httpwwwkingsooperscomcommunityrewards
Sign into your account New users will need to create an account which
requires some basic information a valid email address and a rewards card Once
logged into your King Soopers account look for the Community
Rewards link under the Savings and Rewards dropdown click on Kings Soopers
Community Rewards click the Enroll Now link search for Euclid Middle School
PTO either by name or by entering PA500 Then click Enroll Please call 1-800-
KRO-GERS (1-800-576-4377) if you have any issues with registration
REMEMBER purchases will not count for Euclid PTO until after you register your
rewards card Please swipe your registered King Soopers rewards card or use the
phone number that is related to your registered King Soopers rewards card when
shopping for each purchase to count
Any gift cards you currently have will not expire but if you reload them after March
31st those amounts will not be applied to Euclid PTO If you have any questions
please contact Cathie Sanders at euclidkscardsgmailcom or 720-987-5477
OCTOBER 15 2019620 SOUTHPARK DR LITTLETON COMISSION HILLS CHURCH
Pre-registration NOT required Just comeDesigned for parents and students ages 12+
LPS amp KAISER PERMANENTE PRESENT
A PLAY amp CONVERSATION ABOUT THE REALITIES FACED BY TEENS
Littleton Public Schools and the Kaiser Permanente Arts Team present GHOSTED a professional stage play and conversation about the realities relation-ships and resilience of todayrsquos teens
THEMES WILL INCLUDEbull HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND TO SOMEONE WHOrsquoS STRUGGLINGbull HOW PARENTS CAN HELPbull SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOUrsquoRE INVITED
600PM DOORS OPEN LIGHT DINNER700PM PERFORMANCE BEGINS830PM EVENT ENDS
Visit wwwlittletonpublicschoolsnetnew for more information about the event or to request accommo-dations or interpretation
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Centennial
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Highland
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Littleton Academy
Littleton Preparatory
The Village
+ Kids Fun Run
October 27 2019
Keeping Littleton Public Schools Moving Forward
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A community event to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while building support for Littleton Public Schools
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Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
Page 5 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
STUDENT SERVICES Counselors are excited about the new school year We have had a busy beginning of the school year meeting new students giving core talks preparing for counseling groups and working with students teachers parents and administrators to assist students toward a successful school year We are very excited to work with our Euclid students Please continue to contact your grade level counselor as you determine a need Tara Kolker Mindy Morris Mt Evans Summit Peak Mt Antero Maroon Peak Venture Quest Trailblazers Discovery 303-347-7819 303-347-7820
PARENT CONFERENCES
All School Conferences These conferences are regularly held in October and February These are times for parents to meet teachers in order to discuss student successes and concerns There are two formats for all school conferences
Scheduled These pre-scheduled conferences are 20 minute time periods in which a teacher or parents can make an appointment to conference together These conferences tend to focus on students who need additional supports
Arena Arena Conferences offer the opportunity for parents to meet with teachers for ten-minute conferences without an appointment This enables parents to conference with any or all of their students teachers in a short period of time During this time period all Euclid staff will be in various designated areas in the school according to grade and exploratoryelective area These conferences are on a first-come first-served basis
Wednesday October 16 2019 500-700 pm Scheduled by teacher or parent
Thursday October 17 2019 1200 ndash 300 pm Arena conferences (10 minute drop in) 400 ndash 600 pm Arena conferences (10 minute drop in)
Parents are welcome to request a conference with a teacher(s) at any time during the school year This type of informal conference can be arranged by calling the counselor who works with your students core The counselor will coordinate and schedule the conference in a timely manner Parents can also call a teacher(s) directly and schedule an appointment
8th GRADE STUDENTS Heritage High School
Shadow opportunities began in September Parents can sign up under the Heritage High School Website Shadow days information
Their ldquoFreshman Showcaserdquo will be on Tuesday November 5 2019 from 600-800pm in the school theater
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Heritage should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
Arapahoe High School
ldquo8th Grade Shadow Daysrdquo began in September Parents can sign up under the Arapahoe High School Website Arapahoe Shadowing and Freshman Showcase
ldquoFreshman Showcaserdquo is Monday November 4th 2019 from 600-800pm in the Sitting Eagle Gym
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Arapahoe should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
Littleton High School
8th grade visits begin in October Parents can sign up under the Littleton High School Website Littleton Shadow dates and times
IB applications are available October 1st 2019
ldquoLion Pride Previewrdquo is Tuesday November 12 2019 at 600pm
Freshman class of 2024 that are interested in Littleton should go to meet the Principal and learn about the academics and extracurricular activities the school offers
There will be an informational sessions for International Baccalaureate
This year our grading process will continue on a nine-week basis This nine-week grade report will reflect Grades in Progress This means that the student does not receive final grades until the end of each semester The first nine-week in progress grades will appear on the first grade report The second nine- week grade report will show the final grades for the first semester of the school year Grades in progress are currently available for parents and students to view on Infinite Campus Portal In an effort to keep parents informed those students not working at a satisfactory level (D or F) or those students who have shown a recent significant change in grades andor effort would have received a formal Mid-Quarter Academic Report the week of September 16 The fir st nine week grading period will end on October 18 Please call your grade level counselor if you have questions
COMMUNITY RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS
Counselors receive many requests for community assistance prior to the holiday season Some of the opportunities are for InterFaith Community Services Santa Claus shop or wrapped holiday gifts for families If you and your family could benefit from one of these referrals please call the Student Services office so we may put you in touch with these opportunities This would be extremely helpful to us as we are not always aware of your needs Please phone 303-347-7810 Mrs Hopson or 303-347-7820 Ms Morris InterFaith is currently taking applications for families that would like to receive a Thanksgiving Basket andor a December Holiday Basket from September 12 through October 31 2019 For more information on how to apply requirements and time of registration families should call 303-789-0501 or go to the Interfaith website
If you have made any changes to background information such as phone number (work or home) email address health and medication or emergency contact person(s) please call Student Services at 303-347-7810 so that we may update our records If you have made any changes to your address please bring proof of the new residency to student services Thank you
VACCINATION INFORMATION FOR
ALL EUCLID STUDENTS Please continue to update your studentrsquos immunization and bring those records into the clinic If you have any questions call Student Services at 303-347-7810
8th Grade Parents Dont miss the opportunity to honor your student with a special message in the yearbook 8th Grade Dedications also called Baby Ads are just $15 and are due by Friday December 13 Please refer to the instructions below to create your ad today
Page 7 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Safe Schools Month
October is Colorado Safe Schools Month We encourage students staff parents and community members to support school safety and wellness See below for district-wide Safe Schools Month activities
School Climate Survey - We need your feedback
During the month of October each school will be sending a link to parents with a brief 15-20 minute anonymous sur-vey to gather perceptions about the school environment Students and staff take the survey at school This survey pro-vides important feedback to schools in the area of school safety engagement and support Please visit the LPS web-site for more detailed information about the survey content
LPS and Kaiser Permanente present GHOSTED - A performance and conversation about teen mental health October 15th at 700 - 830 pm at Mission Hills Church
To be ldquoghostedrdquo is to feel rejected ignored alone and cut off from the outside This special performance includes a professional stage play and interactive conversation to engage teens and parents about challenging situations involving mental health stress supporting friends and coping skills that can strengthen resilience Come together with your teen to learn together about managing tough topics Flyer attached - no registration required
Sources of Strength Community Training - October 22nd at 630-800pm
This event will provide and introduction to the Sources of Strength program by participating in the same training our youth leaders experience in their schools Come hear from LPS students and staff about how they are using a positive peer-led model to counteract the challenges our youth face today such as anxiety anger and depression Space is lim-ited please RSVP to jwidmierlpsk12cous if you are interested Flyer attached
SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training - November 1 800 - 1100am
SafeTALK prepares participants to identify people with thoughts of suicide and connect them with life-saving first aid resources This is a great opportunity for parents coaches or other community members who want to know how to help a potentially suicidal person The workshop is open to any adult or youth 16 years or older and held at the LPS administrative building To register please email Debbie Honeker at dhonekerlpsk12cous
Offline October ndash Unplug and Start Living
Created by a group of LPS students this nationally recognized campaign asks youth (and their parents) to take a break from social media for the month of October and spend time connecting in person Visit wwwofflineoctobercom for more information
LPS Poetry Slam Competition amp Workshops
All LPS high school students are invited to participate in our 9th Annual district-wide Poetry Slam event focused on healthy self-expression The Poetry Slam Competition will be held Tuesday November 19 2018 at 700 pm at Powell Middle School Workshops will be held at each high school Flyer attached
First AidCPRAED Trainings
Sponsored by the LPS Security Department the trainings are open to all LPS Parents Community Members and youth above the age of 11 The two-year certification cost is $2600 Participants must make payment arrangements prior to attending the course Various dates are available To get more information and enroll in a course email Dara Van Kampen at dvankampenlpsk12cous The class is held in the evenings and multiple sessions are offered throughout the year
Immunizations
Our schools are safer when we know the status of student immunizations Littleton Public Schools Student Services office is working in partnership with LPS parents to update student immunization records Current and compliant im-munization records or a current exemption must be on file with the school before November 1 2019 Please check the LPS website for more information or contact your schools school nurse consultant or health assistant
(Continued on page 8)
Page 8 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Additional Safety Resources for Parents How to Report Concerns - LPS Website Mental Health Programs and Resources ndash LPS Website Common Sense Media - Helping Families Make Smart Choices about Media and Technology Parent amp Teen Resources from the National Institute on Drug Abuse Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters What Parents Can Do 10 Things Parents Can Do To Help Prevent Violence in Schools
(Continued from page 7)
Art News By Tammy Andersen
Congratulations to the 6th grade art students with artwork on display in both the library and main office These students did small still life observation drawings and then explored four dif-ferent medias ink contour lines pencil shading with the value chart colored pencil color blending and value and watercolor pencils They worked very hard and their work is currently on display through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their Paper Mache sculptures on display outside the art room Students worked in the style of Keith Haring and included their own symbols to express themselves similar to this artist Work will be on exhibit through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their colored pencil still life drawings on display in the Library Falcon Gallery and the Main Office Principals collec-tion Students work hard with observational drawing tech-
niques as well as color theory to cre-ate realistic images This work will be on display through October
GT News By Val Grenawalt
Western Academic Talent Search Center for Bright Kids Western Academic Talent Search applications are available Deadlines depend on tests but range from November to February See the Bright Kids site linked here for the application
Architecture Bubble Fest Architecture was the 7th grade GT exploratory offered first quarter On September 27 the class took a walking tour of downtown Denver Students will also create a gi-ant three dimensional bubble out of plastic sheeting duct tape and a box fan On October 15 at 900 am they will present their bubbles at Bubble-Fest in the cafeteria Par-ents and peers will be invited to attend
LPS Gifted Services LPS sponsors various mini-symposiums on current topics in gifted education All parents and teachers are welcome to attend Watch the Falcon Flyer for announcements concerning these presentations The LPS Gifted and Talented Advisory Council studies current issues in gifted education and make recommenda-tions to the school board regarding gifted services in our district The council meets 700-900 pm in the Educa-tional Services Center Board Room on Monday evenings throughout the year All parents are welcome to attend Please contact me at vgrenawaltlpsk12cous if you are interested in specific dates and times Littleton Association of Gifted and Talented (LAGT) our local GT affiliate of the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented sponsors periodic programs as well as a state conference For further information check the web-site at wwwcoloradogiftedorg We would like to thank our EMS GT Advisory repre-sentative Courtney Rodriguez for her involvement at the school and district level Future Events District Chess Tournament Saturday December 7 2019 from 8-3 at Newton Middle School District Spelling Bee Wednesday February 5 2020 after school at Powell Middle School
GT Parents did you know
The EMS GT web page contains an overview and details about gifted programming services for 6th ndash 8th graders To access the GT web page go to the Euclid website click on ldquoExplorerdquo and then go to ldquoGifted and Talentedrdquo listed under programs You will find information on the ldquoWhat is GT at Euclidrdquo link in addition to a video and slide deck with information
Page 9 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Parents of Incoming 6th Grade Students Euclid Middle School Year 2020-2021
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Conversations are identical in content and include
Overview of the school academic program Information on a developmentally appropriate learning environment Presentation of elective and exploratory program Overview of the Student Activities Program (IntramuralsClubs) Review of programs for Gifted and Talented QuestionAnswer session Tour of the building
This session is especially helpful for parents who are considering optional enrollment for their middle school student
Although a RSVP is helpful in order for us to provide refreshments
you are most welcome as a drop in visitor You may RSVP to 303-347-7811
Join Cindy Corlett Euclid Middle School Principal for coffee and information about
Euclid Middle School
Friday September 20 2019
Thursday November 7 2019 Thursday January 30 2020
930 am - 1100 am
Parent Orientation Thursday April 2 2020
630 pm
Page 10 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
New LPS Open Enrollment Process Begins October 1st LPS offers many educational choices to resident and non-resident families and welcomes out of district stu-dents Colorado state law allows non-residents to enroll students in any Colorado school without paying tui-tion when state and district guidelines are followed Resident families may attend their attendance-area school or apply for open enrollment at another LPS school In an effort to better serve families LPS now offers two open enrollment windows All qualified students who apply within an open enrollment window will be part of a random drawing for acceptance following district enrollment guidelines This means families will have several weeks to turn in open enrollment applications for a random drawing of qualified students Families will no longer feel pressured to line up on October 1st to turn in applications for open enrollment Open enrollment applications must be turned in to each requested school Families are encouraged to apply during window one LPS Open Enrollment Guidelines District residents have priority consideration over non-residents There is space available at the studentrsquos grade level There is a school program appropriate for the enrolling student The student must be in good standing grades attendance and behavior in his or her previous school Good standing applies to resident and non-resident students seeking new and continuing open enrollment Open enrolled students must reapply at level changes elementary to middle and middle to high Open enrolled students wanting to continue at the same school next year must complete an Intent to Renew form This must be done each year by January 10
LPS Open Enrollment Windows Enrollment Window One begins October 1 and ends November 15 Students will be notified by Decem-ber 6 Enrollment Window Two begins November 16 and ends January 10th Students will be notified by Jan-uary 17 Because preschool and kindergarten registration does not take place until January families will be notified of open enrollment acceptance by the end of January
Parents are responsible for providing transportation for open enrolled students District transportation may be provided when space is available on an established bus route To see if bus transportation may be available please visit httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation on the district website and complete an online ldquospace availabilityrdquo form Keep in mind that space available transportation requests may not be processed until October
For more information visit the district website httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
Page 11 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
El Nuevo Proceso de Matriacutecula en LPS Comienza el 1 de Octubre LPS ofrece muchas posibilidades educativas para las familias residentes y no residentes y acoge estudiantes de fuera del distrito La ley del estado de Colorado permite que los no residentes matriculen a sus hijos en cualquier escuela de Colorado sin tener que pagar el costo de matriacutecula siempre y cuando se sigan las directri-ces estatales y del distrito Las familias residentes pueden asistir a la escuela que les corresponde asistir o pueden solicitar matriacutecula abierta en otra escuela de LPS En un esfuerzo por servir mejor a las familias LPS ofrece ahora dos periodos de matriacutecula abierta Todos los estudiantes cualificados que se inscriban dentro del periodo de matriacutecula formaraacuten parte de un sorteo al azar para ser admitidos siguiendo las directrices de matriacutecula del distrito Esto significa que las familias tendraacuten muchas semanas para entregar las solicitudes de matriacutecula para el sorteo al azar de los estudiantes cualificados Las familias no sentiraacuten ya la presioacuten de tener que hacer cola el 1 de octubre para entregar sus solicitudes de matriacutecula abierta Las solicitudes de matriacutecula deben entregarse en cada escuela que se solicite Se ruega a las familias que se matriculen durante el primer periodo de matriacutecula Pautas de la Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS Los residentes del distrito tienen prioridad para ser considerados sobre los no residentes Hay espacio disponible en el grado del estudiante Hay un programa escolar apropiado para el estudiante que se matricula El estudiante debe tener todo en regla en relacioacuten con sus notas su asistencia y su comportamiento en su es-cuela previa Todo en regla se aplica tanto a los estudiantes residentes como a los no residentes que solicitan la matriacutecula abierta por primera vez o como continuacioacuten Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta deben solicitar su admisioacuten cuando cambien del tipo de escuela de pri-maria a secundaria y de secundaria a preparatoria Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta que deseen continuar en la misma escuela al antildeo siguiente deben com-pletar el formulario ldquoPropoacutesito de Renovarrdquo Esto debe hacerse cada antildeo antes del 10 de enero
Periodos de Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 1 de octubre y acaba el 15 de noviembre Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 6 de diciembre El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 16 de noviembre y acaba el 10 de enero Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 17 de enero Como la inscripcioacuten en preescolar y kindergarten no tiene lugar hasta enero se notificaraacute a las familias al final de enero
Los padres son los responsables de proporcionar el transporte a los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta Se facilita-raacute transporte del distrito cuando haya espacio disponible en una ruta establecida del autobuacutes Para ver si hay transporte disponible en autobuacutes visite httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation en la paacutegina web del distrito y complete el formulario en liacutenea ldquoespacio disponiblerdquo Tenga en cuenta que las solicitudes de es-pacio disponible de transporte no se procesaraacuten hasta octubre
Para maacutes informacioacuten visite la paacutegina web del distrito httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
King Soopers is improving their Community Rewards program Now itrsquos easier for
you to support Euclid Middle School just by shopping at King Soopers All you
need to do is register your King Soopers card and Euclid PTO will receive a
percentage of everything you spend at King Soopers NO MORE remembering
to reload your gift card Now itrsquos easier for everyone in your family to help
support Euclid PTO
Directions on how to register
Go to httpwwwkingsooperscomcommunityrewards
Sign into your account New users will need to create an account which
requires some basic information a valid email address and a rewards card Once
logged into your King Soopers account look for the Community
Rewards link under the Savings and Rewards dropdown click on Kings Soopers
Community Rewards click the Enroll Now link search for Euclid Middle School
PTO either by name or by entering PA500 Then click Enroll Please call 1-800-
KRO-GERS (1-800-576-4377) if you have any issues with registration
REMEMBER purchases will not count for Euclid PTO until after you register your
rewards card Please swipe your registered King Soopers rewards card or use the
phone number that is related to your registered King Soopers rewards card when
shopping for each purchase to count
Any gift cards you currently have will not expire but if you reload them after March
31st those amounts will not be applied to Euclid PTO If you have any questions
please contact Cathie Sanders at euclidkscardsgmailcom or 720-987-5477
OCTOBER 15 2019620 SOUTHPARK DR LITTLETON COMISSION HILLS CHURCH
Pre-registration NOT required Just comeDesigned for parents and students ages 12+
LPS amp KAISER PERMANENTE PRESENT
A PLAY amp CONVERSATION ABOUT THE REALITIES FACED BY TEENS
Littleton Public Schools and the Kaiser Permanente Arts Team present GHOSTED a professional stage play and conversation about the realities relation-ships and resilience of todayrsquos teens
THEMES WILL INCLUDEbull HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND TO SOMEONE WHOrsquoS STRUGGLINGbull HOW PARENTS CAN HELPbull SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOUrsquoRE INVITED
600PM DOORS OPEN LIGHT DINNER700PM PERFORMANCE BEGINS830PM EVENT ENDS
Visit wwwlittletonpublicschoolsnetnew for more information about the event or to request accommo-dations or interpretation
LITTLETONPUBLICSCHOOLS
Hosted by
Arapahoe
Heritage
Littleton
Options
Euclid
Goddard
Newton
Powell
Centennial
East
Field
Franklin
Highland
Hopkins
Lenski
Moody
Peabody
Runyon
Sandburg
Twain
Wilder
Littleton Academy
Littleton Preparatory
The Village
+ Kids Fun Run
October 27 2019
Keeping Littleton Public Schools Moving Forward
RuntheStridecomHEALTH
PARTNER
Better TogetherLPSF + LPS
A community event to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while building support for Littleton Public Schools
Littleton Public SchoolsCommunity Night with the Colorado Avalanche
VS
TICKETS START AT $26NO ADDITIONAL TAXES OR FEES
Subject to change
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheTeamKSEcomLittletonPublicSchools
For questions please contact Kiley Long with the Colorado Avalanche at
3034057625 or email KileyLongTeamKSEcom
Canrsquot Make the Game Above Come to the Back Up
Martin Luther
King Day
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheKSETicketscomLPSBU
Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
Page 6 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
EUCLIDS GRADE REPORTING SYSTEM
This year our grading process will continue on a nine-week basis This nine-week grade report will reflect Grades in Progress This means that the student does not receive final grades until the end of each semester The first nine-week in progress grades will appear on the first grade report The second nine- week grade report will show the final grades for the first semester of the school year Grades in progress are currently available for parents and students to view on Infinite Campus Portal In an effort to keep parents informed those students not working at a satisfactory level (D or F) or those students who have shown a recent significant change in grades andor effort would have received a formal Mid-Quarter Academic Report the week of September 16 The fir st nine week grading period will end on October 18 Please call your grade level counselor if you have questions
COMMUNITY RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS
Counselors receive many requests for community assistance prior to the holiday season Some of the opportunities are for InterFaith Community Services Santa Claus shop or wrapped holiday gifts for families If you and your family could benefit from one of these referrals please call the Student Services office so we may put you in touch with these opportunities This would be extremely helpful to us as we are not always aware of your needs Please phone 303-347-7810 Mrs Hopson or 303-347-7820 Ms Morris InterFaith is currently taking applications for families that would like to receive a Thanksgiving Basket andor a December Holiday Basket from September 12 through October 31 2019 For more information on how to apply requirements and time of registration families should call 303-789-0501 or go to the Interfaith website
If you have made any changes to background information such as phone number (work or home) email address health and medication or emergency contact person(s) please call Student Services at 303-347-7810 so that we may update our records If you have made any changes to your address please bring proof of the new residency to student services Thank you
VACCINATION INFORMATION FOR
ALL EUCLID STUDENTS Please continue to update your studentrsquos immunization and bring those records into the clinic If you have any questions call Student Services at 303-347-7810
8th Grade Parents Dont miss the opportunity to honor your student with a special message in the yearbook 8th Grade Dedications also called Baby Ads are just $15 and are due by Friday December 13 Please refer to the instructions below to create your ad today
Page 7 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Safe Schools Month
October is Colorado Safe Schools Month We encourage students staff parents and community members to support school safety and wellness See below for district-wide Safe Schools Month activities
School Climate Survey - We need your feedback
During the month of October each school will be sending a link to parents with a brief 15-20 minute anonymous sur-vey to gather perceptions about the school environment Students and staff take the survey at school This survey pro-vides important feedback to schools in the area of school safety engagement and support Please visit the LPS web-site for more detailed information about the survey content
LPS and Kaiser Permanente present GHOSTED - A performance and conversation about teen mental health October 15th at 700 - 830 pm at Mission Hills Church
To be ldquoghostedrdquo is to feel rejected ignored alone and cut off from the outside This special performance includes a professional stage play and interactive conversation to engage teens and parents about challenging situations involving mental health stress supporting friends and coping skills that can strengthen resilience Come together with your teen to learn together about managing tough topics Flyer attached - no registration required
Sources of Strength Community Training - October 22nd at 630-800pm
This event will provide and introduction to the Sources of Strength program by participating in the same training our youth leaders experience in their schools Come hear from LPS students and staff about how they are using a positive peer-led model to counteract the challenges our youth face today such as anxiety anger and depression Space is lim-ited please RSVP to jwidmierlpsk12cous if you are interested Flyer attached
SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training - November 1 800 - 1100am
SafeTALK prepares participants to identify people with thoughts of suicide and connect them with life-saving first aid resources This is a great opportunity for parents coaches or other community members who want to know how to help a potentially suicidal person The workshop is open to any adult or youth 16 years or older and held at the LPS administrative building To register please email Debbie Honeker at dhonekerlpsk12cous
Offline October ndash Unplug and Start Living
Created by a group of LPS students this nationally recognized campaign asks youth (and their parents) to take a break from social media for the month of October and spend time connecting in person Visit wwwofflineoctobercom for more information
LPS Poetry Slam Competition amp Workshops
All LPS high school students are invited to participate in our 9th Annual district-wide Poetry Slam event focused on healthy self-expression The Poetry Slam Competition will be held Tuesday November 19 2018 at 700 pm at Powell Middle School Workshops will be held at each high school Flyer attached
First AidCPRAED Trainings
Sponsored by the LPS Security Department the trainings are open to all LPS Parents Community Members and youth above the age of 11 The two-year certification cost is $2600 Participants must make payment arrangements prior to attending the course Various dates are available To get more information and enroll in a course email Dara Van Kampen at dvankampenlpsk12cous The class is held in the evenings and multiple sessions are offered throughout the year
Immunizations
Our schools are safer when we know the status of student immunizations Littleton Public Schools Student Services office is working in partnership with LPS parents to update student immunization records Current and compliant im-munization records or a current exemption must be on file with the school before November 1 2019 Please check the LPS website for more information or contact your schools school nurse consultant or health assistant
(Continued on page 8)
Page 8 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Additional Safety Resources for Parents How to Report Concerns - LPS Website Mental Health Programs and Resources ndash LPS Website Common Sense Media - Helping Families Make Smart Choices about Media and Technology Parent amp Teen Resources from the National Institute on Drug Abuse Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters What Parents Can Do 10 Things Parents Can Do To Help Prevent Violence in Schools
(Continued from page 7)
Art News By Tammy Andersen
Congratulations to the 6th grade art students with artwork on display in both the library and main office These students did small still life observation drawings and then explored four dif-ferent medias ink contour lines pencil shading with the value chart colored pencil color blending and value and watercolor pencils They worked very hard and their work is currently on display through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their Paper Mache sculptures on display outside the art room Students worked in the style of Keith Haring and included their own symbols to express themselves similar to this artist Work will be on exhibit through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their colored pencil still life drawings on display in the Library Falcon Gallery and the Main Office Principals collec-tion Students work hard with observational drawing tech-
niques as well as color theory to cre-ate realistic images This work will be on display through October
GT News By Val Grenawalt
Western Academic Talent Search Center for Bright Kids Western Academic Talent Search applications are available Deadlines depend on tests but range from November to February See the Bright Kids site linked here for the application
Architecture Bubble Fest Architecture was the 7th grade GT exploratory offered first quarter On September 27 the class took a walking tour of downtown Denver Students will also create a gi-ant three dimensional bubble out of plastic sheeting duct tape and a box fan On October 15 at 900 am they will present their bubbles at Bubble-Fest in the cafeteria Par-ents and peers will be invited to attend
LPS Gifted Services LPS sponsors various mini-symposiums on current topics in gifted education All parents and teachers are welcome to attend Watch the Falcon Flyer for announcements concerning these presentations The LPS Gifted and Talented Advisory Council studies current issues in gifted education and make recommenda-tions to the school board regarding gifted services in our district The council meets 700-900 pm in the Educa-tional Services Center Board Room on Monday evenings throughout the year All parents are welcome to attend Please contact me at vgrenawaltlpsk12cous if you are interested in specific dates and times Littleton Association of Gifted and Talented (LAGT) our local GT affiliate of the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented sponsors periodic programs as well as a state conference For further information check the web-site at wwwcoloradogiftedorg We would like to thank our EMS GT Advisory repre-sentative Courtney Rodriguez for her involvement at the school and district level Future Events District Chess Tournament Saturday December 7 2019 from 8-3 at Newton Middle School District Spelling Bee Wednesday February 5 2020 after school at Powell Middle School
GT Parents did you know
The EMS GT web page contains an overview and details about gifted programming services for 6th ndash 8th graders To access the GT web page go to the Euclid website click on ldquoExplorerdquo and then go to ldquoGifted and Talentedrdquo listed under programs You will find information on the ldquoWhat is GT at Euclidrdquo link in addition to a video and slide deck with information
Page 9 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Parents of Incoming 6th Grade Students Euclid Middle School Year 2020-2021
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Conversations are identical in content and include
Overview of the school academic program Information on a developmentally appropriate learning environment Presentation of elective and exploratory program Overview of the Student Activities Program (IntramuralsClubs) Review of programs for Gifted and Talented QuestionAnswer session Tour of the building
This session is especially helpful for parents who are considering optional enrollment for their middle school student
Although a RSVP is helpful in order for us to provide refreshments
you are most welcome as a drop in visitor You may RSVP to 303-347-7811
Join Cindy Corlett Euclid Middle School Principal for coffee and information about
Euclid Middle School
Friday September 20 2019
Thursday November 7 2019 Thursday January 30 2020
930 am - 1100 am
Parent Orientation Thursday April 2 2020
630 pm
Page 10 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
New LPS Open Enrollment Process Begins October 1st LPS offers many educational choices to resident and non-resident families and welcomes out of district stu-dents Colorado state law allows non-residents to enroll students in any Colorado school without paying tui-tion when state and district guidelines are followed Resident families may attend their attendance-area school or apply for open enrollment at another LPS school In an effort to better serve families LPS now offers two open enrollment windows All qualified students who apply within an open enrollment window will be part of a random drawing for acceptance following district enrollment guidelines This means families will have several weeks to turn in open enrollment applications for a random drawing of qualified students Families will no longer feel pressured to line up on October 1st to turn in applications for open enrollment Open enrollment applications must be turned in to each requested school Families are encouraged to apply during window one LPS Open Enrollment Guidelines District residents have priority consideration over non-residents There is space available at the studentrsquos grade level There is a school program appropriate for the enrolling student The student must be in good standing grades attendance and behavior in his or her previous school Good standing applies to resident and non-resident students seeking new and continuing open enrollment Open enrolled students must reapply at level changes elementary to middle and middle to high Open enrolled students wanting to continue at the same school next year must complete an Intent to Renew form This must be done each year by January 10
LPS Open Enrollment Windows Enrollment Window One begins October 1 and ends November 15 Students will be notified by Decem-ber 6 Enrollment Window Two begins November 16 and ends January 10th Students will be notified by Jan-uary 17 Because preschool and kindergarten registration does not take place until January families will be notified of open enrollment acceptance by the end of January
Parents are responsible for providing transportation for open enrolled students District transportation may be provided when space is available on an established bus route To see if bus transportation may be available please visit httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation on the district website and complete an online ldquospace availabilityrdquo form Keep in mind that space available transportation requests may not be processed until October
For more information visit the district website httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
Page 11 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
El Nuevo Proceso de Matriacutecula en LPS Comienza el 1 de Octubre LPS ofrece muchas posibilidades educativas para las familias residentes y no residentes y acoge estudiantes de fuera del distrito La ley del estado de Colorado permite que los no residentes matriculen a sus hijos en cualquier escuela de Colorado sin tener que pagar el costo de matriacutecula siempre y cuando se sigan las directri-ces estatales y del distrito Las familias residentes pueden asistir a la escuela que les corresponde asistir o pueden solicitar matriacutecula abierta en otra escuela de LPS En un esfuerzo por servir mejor a las familias LPS ofrece ahora dos periodos de matriacutecula abierta Todos los estudiantes cualificados que se inscriban dentro del periodo de matriacutecula formaraacuten parte de un sorteo al azar para ser admitidos siguiendo las directrices de matriacutecula del distrito Esto significa que las familias tendraacuten muchas semanas para entregar las solicitudes de matriacutecula para el sorteo al azar de los estudiantes cualificados Las familias no sentiraacuten ya la presioacuten de tener que hacer cola el 1 de octubre para entregar sus solicitudes de matriacutecula abierta Las solicitudes de matriacutecula deben entregarse en cada escuela que se solicite Se ruega a las familias que se matriculen durante el primer periodo de matriacutecula Pautas de la Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS Los residentes del distrito tienen prioridad para ser considerados sobre los no residentes Hay espacio disponible en el grado del estudiante Hay un programa escolar apropiado para el estudiante que se matricula El estudiante debe tener todo en regla en relacioacuten con sus notas su asistencia y su comportamiento en su es-cuela previa Todo en regla se aplica tanto a los estudiantes residentes como a los no residentes que solicitan la matriacutecula abierta por primera vez o como continuacioacuten Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta deben solicitar su admisioacuten cuando cambien del tipo de escuela de pri-maria a secundaria y de secundaria a preparatoria Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta que deseen continuar en la misma escuela al antildeo siguiente deben com-pletar el formulario ldquoPropoacutesito de Renovarrdquo Esto debe hacerse cada antildeo antes del 10 de enero
Periodos de Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 1 de octubre y acaba el 15 de noviembre Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 6 de diciembre El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 16 de noviembre y acaba el 10 de enero Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 17 de enero Como la inscripcioacuten en preescolar y kindergarten no tiene lugar hasta enero se notificaraacute a las familias al final de enero
Los padres son los responsables de proporcionar el transporte a los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta Se facilita-raacute transporte del distrito cuando haya espacio disponible en una ruta establecida del autobuacutes Para ver si hay transporte disponible en autobuacutes visite httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation en la paacutegina web del distrito y complete el formulario en liacutenea ldquoespacio disponiblerdquo Tenga en cuenta que las solicitudes de es-pacio disponible de transporte no se procesaraacuten hasta octubre
Para maacutes informacioacuten visite la paacutegina web del distrito httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
King Soopers is improving their Community Rewards program Now itrsquos easier for
you to support Euclid Middle School just by shopping at King Soopers All you
need to do is register your King Soopers card and Euclid PTO will receive a
percentage of everything you spend at King Soopers NO MORE remembering
to reload your gift card Now itrsquos easier for everyone in your family to help
support Euclid PTO
Directions on how to register
Go to httpwwwkingsooperscomcommunityrewards
Sign into your account New users will need to create an account which
requires some basic information a valid email address and a rewards card Once
logged into your King Soopers account look for the Community
Rewards link under the Savings and Rewards dropdown click on Kings Soopers
Community Rewards click the Enroll Now link search for Euclid Middle School
PTO either by name or by entering PA500 Then click Enroll Please call 1-800-
KRO-GERS (1-800-576-4377) if you have any issues with registration
REMEMBER purchases will not count for Euclid PTO until after you register your
rewards card Please swipe your registered King Soopers rewards card or use the
phone number that is related to your registered King Soopers rewards card when
shopping for each purchase to count
Any gift cards you currently have will not expire but if you reload them after March
31st those amounts will not be applied to Euclid PTO If you have any questions
please contact Cathie Sanders at euclidkscardsgmailcom or 720-987-5477
OCTOBER 15 2019620 SOUTHPARK DR LITTLETON COMISSION HILLS CHURCH
Pre-registration NOT required Just comeDesigned for parents and students ages 12+
LPS amp KAISER PERMANENTE PRESENT
A PLAY amp CONVERSATION ABOUT THE REALITIES FACED BY TEENS
Littleton Public Schools and the Kaiser Permanente Arts Team present GHOSTED a professional stage play and conversation about the realities relation-ships and resilience of todayrsquos teens
THEMES WILL INCLUDEbull HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND TO SOMEONE WHOrsquoS STRUGGLINGbull HOW PARENTS CAN HELPbull SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOUrsquoRE INVITED
600PM DOORS OPEN LIGHT DINNER700PM PERFORMANCE BEGINS830PM EVENT ENDS
Visit wwwlittletonpublicschoolsnetnew for more information about the event or to request accommo-dations or interpretation
LITTLETONPUBLICSCHOOLS
Hosted by
Arapahoe
Heritage
Littleton
Options
Euclid
Goddard
Newton
Powell
Centennial
East
Field
Franklin
Highland
Hopkins
Lenski
Moody
Peabody
Runyon
Sandburg
Twain
Wilder
Littleton Academy
Littleton Preparatory
The Village
+ Kids Fun Run
October 27 2019
Keeping Littleton Public Schools Moving Forward
RuntheStridecomHEALTH
PARTNER
Better TogetherLPSF + LPS
A community event to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while building support for Littleton Public Schools
Littleton Public SchoolsCommunity Night with the Colorado Avalanche
VS
TICKETS START AT $26NO ADDITIONAL TAXES OR FEES
Subject to change
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheTeamKSEcomLittletonPublicSchools
For questions please contact Kiley Long with the Colorado Avalanche at
3034057625 or email KileyLongTeamKSEcom
Canrsquot Make the Game Above Come to the Back Up
Martin Luther
King Day
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheKSETicketscomLPSBU
Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
Page 7 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Safe Schools Month
October is Colorado Safe Schools Month We encourage students staff parents and community members to support school safety and wellness See below for district-wide Safe Schools Month activities
School Climate Survey - We need your feedback
During the month of October each school will be sending a link to parents with a brief 15-20 minute anonymous sur-vey to gather perceptions about the school environment Students and staff take the survey at school This survey pro-vides important feedback to schools in the area of school safety engagement and support Please visit the LPS web-site for more detailed information about the survey content
LPS and Kaiser Permanente present GHOSTED - A performance and conversation about teen mental health October 15th at 700 - 830 pm at Mission Hills Church
To be ldquoghostedrdquo is to feel rejected ignored alone and cut off from the outside This special performance includes a professional stage play and interactive conversation to engage teens and parents about challenging situations involving mental health stress supporting friends and coping skills that can strengthen resilience Come together with your teen to learn together about managing tough topics Flyer attached - no registration required
Sources of Strength Community Training - October 22nd at 630-800pm
This event will provide and introduction to the Sources of Strength program by participating in the same training our youth leaders experience in their schools Come hear from LPS students and staff about how they are using a positive peer-led model to counteract the challenges our youth face today such as anxiety anger and depression Space is lim-ited please RSVP to jwidmierlpsk12cous if you are interested Flyer attached
SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training - November 1 800 - 1100am
SafeTALK prepares participants to identify people with thoughts of suicide and connect them with life-saving first aid resources This is a great opportunity for parents coaches or other community members who want to know how to help a potentially suicidal person The workshop is open to any adult or youth 16 years or older and held at the LPS administrative building To register please email Debbie Honeker at dhonekerlpsk12cous
Offline October ndash Unplug and Start Living
Created by a group of LPS students this nationally recognized campaign asks youth (and their parents) to take a break from social media for the month of October and spend time connecting in person Visit wwwofflineoctobercom for more information
LPS Poetry Slam Competition amp Workshops
All LPS high school students are invited to participate in our 9th Annual district-wide Poetry Slam event focused on healthy self-expression The Poetry Slam Competition will be held Tuesday November 19 2018 at 700 pm at Powell Middle School Workshops will be held at each high school Flyer attached
First AidCPRAED Trainings
Sponsored by the LPS Security Department the trainings are open to all LPS Parents Community Members and youth above the age of 11 The two-year certification cost is $2600 Participants must make payment arrangements prior to attending the course Various dates are available To get more information and enroll in a course email Dara Van Kampen at dvankampenlpsk12cous The class is held in the evenings and multiple sessions are offered throughout the year
Immunizations
Our schools are safer when we know the status of student immunizations Littleton Public Schools Student Services office is working in partnership with LPS parents to update student immunization records Current and compliant im-munization records or a current exemption must be on file with the school before November 1 2019 Please check the LPS website for more information or contact your schools school nurse consultant or health assistant
(Continued on page 8)
Page 8 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Additional Safety Resources for Parents How to Report Concerns - LPS Website Mental Health Programs and Resources ndash LPS Website Common Sense Media - Helping Families Make Smart Choices about Media and Technology Parent amp Teen Resources from the National Institute on Drug Abuse Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters What Parents Can Do 10 Things Parents Can Do To Help Prevent Violence in Schools
(Continued from page 7)
Art News By Tammy Andersen
Congratulations to the 6th grade art students with artwork on display in both the library and main office These students did small still life observation drawings and then explored four dif-ferent medias ink contour lines pencil shading with the value chart colored pencil color blending and value and watercolor pencils They worked very hard and their work is currently on display through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their Paper Mache sculptures on display outside the art room Students worked in the style of Keith Haring and included their own symbols to express themselves similar to this artist Work will be on exhibit through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their colored pencil still life drawings on display in the Library Falcon Gallery and the Main Office Principals collec-tion Students work hard with observational drawing tech-
niques as well as color theory to cre-ate realistic images This work will be on display through October
GT News By Val Grenawalt
Western Academic Talent Search Center for Bright Kids Western Academic Talent Search applications are available Deadlines depend on tests but range from November to February See the Bright Kids site linked here for the application
Architecture Bubble Fest Architecture was the 7th grade GT exploratory offered first quarter On September 27 the class took a walking tour of downtown Denver Students will also create a gi-ant three dimensional bubble out of plastic sheeting duct tape and a box fan On October 15 at 900 am they will present their bubbles at Bubble-Fest in the cafeteria Par-ents and peers will be invited to attend
LPS Gifted Services LPS sponsors various mini-symposiums on current topics in gifted education All parents and teachers are welcome to attend Watch the Falcon Flyer for announcements concerning these presentations The LPS Gifted and Talented Advisory Council studies current issues in gifted education and make recommenda-tions to the school board regarding gifted services in our district The council meets 700-900 pm in the Educa-tional Services Center Board Room on Monday evenings throughout the year All parents are welcome to attend Please contact me at vgrenawaltlpsk12cous if you are interested in specific dates and times Littleton Association of Gifted and Talented (LAGT) our local GT affiliate of the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented sponsors periodic programs as well as a state conference For further information check the web-site at wwwcoloradogiftedorg We would like to thank our EMS GT Advisory repre-sentative Courtney Rodriguez for her involvement at the school and district level Future Events District Chess Tournament Saturday December 7 2019 from 8-3 at Newton Middle School District Spelling Bee Wednesday February 5 2020 after school at Powell Middle School
GT Parents did you know
The EMS GT web page contains an overview and details about gifted programming services for 6th ndash 8th graders To access the GT web page go to the Euclid website click on ldquoExplorerdquo and then go to ldquoGifted and Talentedrdquo listed under programs You will find information on the ldquoWhat is GT at Euclidrdquo link in addition to a video and slide deck with information
Page 9 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Parents of Incoming 6th Grade Students Euclid Middle School Year 2020-2021
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Conversations are identical in content and include
Overview of the school academic program Information on a developmentally appropriate learning environment Presentation of elective and exploratory program Overview of the Student Activities Program (IntramuralsClubs) Review of programs for Gifted and Talented QuestionAnswer session Tour of the building
This session is especially helpful for parents who are considering optional enrollment for their middle school student
Although a RSVP is helpful in order for us to provide refreshments
you are most welcome as a drop in visitor You may RSVP to 303-347-7811
Join Cindy Corlett Euclid Middle School Principal for coffee and information about
Euclid Middle School
Friday September 20 2019
Thursday November 7 2019 Thursday January 30 2020
930 am - 1100 am
Parent Orientation Thursday April 2 2020
630 pm
Page 10 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
New LPS Open Enrollment Process Begins October 1st LPS offers many educational choices to resident and non-resident families and welcomes out of district stu-dents Colorado state law allows non-residents to enroll students in any Colorado school without paying tui-tion when state and district guidelines are followed Resident families may attend their attendance-area school or apply for open enrollment at another LPS school In an effort to better serve families LPS now offers two open enrollment windows All qualified students who apply within an open enrollment window will be part of a random drawing for acceptance following district enrollment guidelines This means families will have several weeks to turn in open enrollment applications for a random drawing of qualified students Families will no longer feel pressured to line up on October 1st to turn in applications for open enrollment Open enrollment applications must be turned in to each requested school Families are encouraged to apply during window one LPS Open Enrollment Guidelines District residents have priority consideration over non-residents There is space available at the studentrsquos grade level There is a school program appropriate for the enrolling student The student must be in good standing grades attendance and behavior in his or her previous school Good standing applies to resident and non-resident students seeking new and continuing open enrollment Open enrolled students must reapply at level changes elementary to middle and middle to high Open enrolled students wanting to continue at the same school next year must complete an Intent to Renew form This must be done each year by January 10
LPS Open Enrollment Windows Enrollment Window One begins October 1 and ends November 15 Students will be notified by Decem-ber 6 Enrollment Window Two begins November 16 and ends January 10th Students will be notified by Jan-uary 17 Because preschool and kindergarten registration does not take place until January families will be notified of open enrollment acceptance by the end of January
Parents are responsible for providing transportation for open enrolled students District transportation may be provided when space is available on an established bus route To see if bus transportation may be available please visit httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation on the district website and complete an online ldquospace availabilityrdquo form Keep in mind that space available transportation requests may not be processed until October
For more information visit the district website httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
Page 11 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
El Nuevo Proceso de Matriacutecula en LPS Comienza el 1 de Octubre LPS ofrece muchas posibilidades educativas para las familias residentes y no residentes y acoge estudiantes de fuera del distrito La ley del estado de Colorado permite que los no residentes matriculen a sus hijos en cualquier escuela de Colorado sin tener que pagar el costo de matriacutecula siempre y cuando se sigan las directri-ces estatales y del distrito Las familias residentes pueden asistir a la escuela que les corresponde asistir o pueden solicitar matriacutecula abierta en otra escuela de LPS En un esfuerzo por servir mejor a las familias LPS ofrece ahora dos periodos de matriacutecula abierta Todos los estudiantes cualificados que se inscriban dentro del periodo de matriacutecula formaraacuten parte de un sorteo al azar para ser admitidos siguiendo las directrices de matriacutecula del distrito Esto significa que las familias tendraacuten muchas semanas para entregar las solicitudes de matriacutecula para el sorteo al azar de los estudiantes cualificados Las familias no sentiraacuten ya la presioacuten de tener que hacer cola el 1 de octubre para entregar sus solicitudes de matriacutecula abierta Las solicitudes de matriacutecula deben entregarse en cada escuela que se solicite Se ruega a las familias que se matriculen durante el primer periodo de matriacutecula Pautas de la Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS Los residentes del distrito tienen prioridad para ser considerados sobre los no residentes Hay espacio disponible en el grado del estudiante Hay un programa escolar apropiado para el estudiante que se matricula El estudiante debe tener todo en regla en relacioacuten con sus notas su asistencia y su comportamiento en su es-cuela previa Todo en regla se aplica tanto a los estudiantes residentes como a los no residentes que solicitan la matriacutecula abierta por primera vez o como continuacioacuten Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta deben solicitar su admisioacuten cuando cambien del tipo de escuela de pri-maria a secundaria y de secundaria a preparatoria Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta que deseen continuar en la misma escuela al antildeo siguiente deben com-pletar el formulario ldquoPropoacutesito de Renovarrdquo Esto debe hacerse cada antildeo antes del 10 de enero
Periodos de Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 1 de octubre y acaba el 15 de noviembre Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 6 de diciembre El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 16 de noviembre y acaba el 10 de enero Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 17 de enero Como la inscripcioacuten en preescolar y kindergarten no tiene lugar hasta enero se notificaraacute a las familias al final de enero
Los padres son los responsables de proporcionar el transporte a los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta Se facilita-raacute transporte del distrito cuando haya espacio disponible en una ruta establecida del autobuacutes Para ver si hay transporte disponible en autobuacutes visite httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation en la paacutegina web del distrito y complete el formulario en liacutenea ldquoespacio disponiblerdquo Tenga en cuenta que las solicitudes de es-pacio disponible de transporte no se procesaraacuten hasta octubre
Para maacutes informacioacuten visite la paacutegina web del distrito httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
King Soopers is improving their Community Rewards program Now itrsquos easier for
you to support Euclid Middle School just by shopping at King Soopers All you
need to do is register your King Soopers card and Euclid PTO will receive a
percentage of everything you spend at King Soopers NO MORE remembering
to reload your gift card Now itrsquos easier for everyone in your family to help
support Euclid PTO
Directions on how to register
Go to httpwwwkingsooperscomcommunityrewards
Sign into your account New users will need to create an account which
requires some basic information a valid email address and a rewards card Once
logged into your King Soopers account look for the Community
Rewards link under the Savings and Rewards dropdown click on Kings Soopers
Community Rewards click the Enroll Now link search for Euclid Middle School
PTO either by name or by entering PA500 Then click Enroll Please call 1-800-
KRO-GERS (1-800-576-4377) if you have any issues with registration
REMEMBER purchases will not count for Euclid PTO until after you register your
rewards card Please swipe your registered King Soopers rewards card or use the
phone number that is related to your registered King Soopers rewards card when
shopping for each purchase to count
Any gift cards you currently have will not expire but if you reload them after March
31st those amounts will not be applied to Euclid PTO If you have any questions
please contact Cathie Sanders at euclidkscardsgmailcom or 720-987-5477
OCTOBER 15 2019620 SOUTHPARK DR LITTLETON COMISSION HILLS CHURCH
Pre-registration NOT required Just comeDesigned for parents and students ages 12+
LPS amp KAISER PERMANENTE PRESENT
A PLAY amp CONVERSATION ABOUT THE REALITIES FACED BY TEENS
Littleton Public Schools and the Kaiser Permanente Arts Team present GHOSTED a professional stage play and conversation about the realities relation-ships and resilience of todayrsquos teens
THEMES WILL INCLUDEbull HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND TO SOMEONE WHOrsquoS STRUGGLINGbull HOW PARENTS CAN HELPbull SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOUrsquoRE INVITED
600PM DOORS OPEN LIGHT DINNER700PM PERFORMANCE BEGINS830PM EVENT ENDS
Visit wwwlittletonpublicschoolsnetnew for more information about the event or to request accommo-dations or interpretation
LITTLETONPUBLICSCHOOLS
Hosted by
Arapahoe
Heritage
Littleton
Options
Euclid
Goddard
Newton
Powell
Centennial
East
Field
Franklin
Highland
Hopkins
Lenski
Moody
Peabody
Runyon
Sandburg
Twain
Wilder
Littleton Academy
Littleton Preparatory
The Village
+ Kids Fun Run
October 27 2019
Keeping Littleton Public Schools Moving Forward
RuntheStridecomHEALTH
PARTNER
Better TogetherLPSF + LPS
A community event to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while building support for Littleton Public Schools
Littleton Public SchoolsCommunity Night with the Colorado Avalanche
VS
TICKETS START AT $26NO ADDITIONAL TAXES OR FEES
Subject to change
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheTeamKSEcomLittletonPublicSchools
For questions please contact Kiley Long with the Colorado Avalanche at
3034057625 or email KileyLongTeamKSEcom
Canrsquot Make the Game Above Come to the Back Up
Martin Luther
King Day
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheKSETicketscomLPSBU
Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
Page 8 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Additional Safety Resources for Parents How to Report Concerns - LPS Website Mental Health Programs and Resources ndash LPS Website Common Sense Media - Helping Families Make Smart Choices about Media and Technology Parent amp Teen Resources from the National Institute on Drug Abuse Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters What Parents Can Do 10 Things Parents Can Do To Help Prevent Violence in Schools
(Continued from page 7)
Art News By Tammy Andersen
Congratulations to the 6th grade art students with artwork on display in both the library and main office These students did small still life observation drawings and then explored four dif-ferent medias ink contour lines pencil shading with the value chart colored pencil color blending and value and watercolor pencils They worked very hard and their work is currently on display through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their Paper Mache sculptures on display outside the art room Students worked in the style of Keith Haring and included their own symbols to express themselves similar to this artist Work will be on exhibit through October
Congratulations to the 8th grade art students with their colored pencil still life drawings on display in the Library Falcon Gallery and the Main Office Principals collec-tion Students work hard with observational drawing tech-
niques as well as color theory to cre-ate realistic images This work will be on display through October
GT News By Val Grenawalt
Western Academic Talent Search Center for Bright Kids Western Academic Talent Search applications are available Deadlines depend on tests but range from November to February See the Bright Kids site linked here for the application
Architecture Bubble Fest Architecture was the 7th grade GT exploratory offered first quarter On September 27 the class took a walking tour of downtown Denver Students will also create a gi-ant three dimensional bubble out of plastic sheeting duct tape and a box fan On October 15 at 900 am they will present their bubbles at Bubble-Fest in the cafeteria Par-ents and peers will be invited to attend
LPS Gifted Services LPS sponsors various mini-symposiums on current topics in gifted education All parents and teachers are welcome to attend Watch the Falcon Flyer for announcements concerning these presentations The LPS Gifted and Talented Advisory Council studies current issues in gifted education and make recommenda-tions to the school board regarding gifted services in our district The council meets 700-900 pm in the Educa-tional Services Center Board Room on Monday evenings throughout the year All parents are welcome to attend Please contact me at vgrenawaltlpsk12cous if you are interested in specific dates and times Littleton Association of Gifted and Talented (LAGT) our local GT affiliate of the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented sponsors periodic programs as well as a state conference For further information check the web-site at wwwcoloradogiftedorg We would like to thank our EMS GT Advisory repre-sentative Courtney Rodriguez for her involvement at the school and district level Future Events District Chess Tournament Saturday December 7 2019 from 8-3 at Newton Middle School District Spelling Bee Wednesday February 5 2020 after school at Powell Middle School
GT Parents did you know
The EMS GT web page contains an overview and details about gifted programming services for 6th ndash 8th graders To access the GT web page go to the Euclid website click on ldquoExplorerdquo and then go to ldquoGifted and Talentedrdquo listed under programs You will find information on the ldquoWhat is GT at Euclidrdquo link in addition to a video and slide deck with information
Page 9 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Parents of Incoming 6th Grade Students Euclid Middle School Year 2020-2021
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Conversations are identical in content and include
Overview of the school academic program Information on a developmentally appropriate learning environment Presentation of elective and exploratory program Overview of the Student Activities Program (IntramuralsClubs) Review of programs for Gifted and Talented QuestionAnswer session Tour of the building
This session is especially helpful for parents who are considering optional enrollment for their middle school student
Although a RSVP is helpful in order for us to provide refreshments
you are most welcome as a drop in visitor You may RSVP to 303-347-7811
Join Cindy Corlett Euclid Middle School Principal for coffee and information about
Euclid Middle School
Friday September 20 2019
Thursday November 7 2019 Thursday January 30 2020
930 am - 1100 am
Parent Orientation Thursday April 2 2020
630 pm
Page 10 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
New LPS Open Enrollment Process Begins October 1st LPS offers many educational choices to resident and non-resident families and welcomes out of district stu-dents Colorado state law allows non-residents to enroll students in any Colorado school without paying tui-tion when state and district guidelines are followed Resident families may attend their attendance-area school or apply for open enrollment at another LPS school In an effort to better serve families LPS now offers two open enrollment windows All qualified students who apply within an open enrollment window will be part of a random drawing for acceptance following district enrollment guidelines This means families will have several weeks to turn in open enrollment applications for a random drawing of qualified students Families will no longer feel pressured to line up on October 1st to turn in applications for open enrollment Open enrollment applications must be turned in to each requested school Families are encouraged to apply during window one LPS Open Enrollment Guidelines District residents have priority consideration over non-residents There is space available at the studentrsquos grade level There is a school program appropriate for the enrolling student The student must be in good standing grades attendance and behavior in his or her previous school Good standing applies to resident and non-resident students seeking new and continuing open enrollment Open enrolled students must reapply at level changes elementary to middle and middle to high Open enrolled students wanting to continue at the same school next year must complete an Intent to Renew form This must be done each year by January 10
LPS Open Enrollment Windows Enrollment Window One begins October 1 and ends November 15 Students will be notified by Decem-ber 6 Enrollment Window Two begins November 16 and ends January 10th Students will be notified by Jan-uary 17 Because preschool and kindergarten registration does not take place until January families will be notified of open enrollment acceptance by the end of January
Parents are responsible for providing transportation for open enrolled students District transportation may be provided when space is available on an established bus route To see if bus transportation may be available please visit httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation on the district website and complete an online ldquospace availabilityrdquo form Keep in mind that space available transportation requests may not be processed until October
For more information visit the district website httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
Page 11 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
El Nuevo Proceso de Matriacutecula en LPS Comienza el 1 de Octubre LPS ofrece muchas posibilidades educativas para las familias residentes y no residentes y acoge estudiantes de fuera del distrito La ley del estado de Colorado permite que los no residentes matriculen a sus hijos en cualquier escuela de Colorado sin tener que pagar el costo de matriacutecula siempre y cuando se sigan las directri-ces estatales y del distrito Las familias residentes pueden asistir a la escuela que les corresponde asistir o pueden solicitar matriacutecula abierta en otra escuela de LPS En un esfuerzo por servir mejor a las familias LPS ofrece ahora dos periodos de matriacutecula abierta Todos los estudiantes cualificados que se inscriban dentro del periodo de matriacutecula formaraacuten parte de un sorteo al azar para ser admitidos siguiendo las directrices de matriacutecula del distrito Esto significa que las familias tendraacuten muchas semanas para entregar las solicitudes de matriacutecula para el sorteo al azar de los estudiantes cualificados Las familias no sentiraacuten ya la presioacuten de tener que hacer cola el 1 de octubre para entregar sus solicitudes de matriacutecula abierta Las solicitudes de matriacutecula deben entregarse en cada escuela que se solicite Se ruega a las familias que se matriculen durante el primer periodo de matriacutecula Pautas de la Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS Los residentes del distrito tienen prioridad para ser considerados sobre los no residentes Hay espacio disponible en el grado del estudiante Hay un programa escolar apropiado para el estudiante que se matricula El estudiante debe tener todo en regla en relacioacuten con sus notas su asistencia y su comportamiento en su es-cuela previa Todo en regla se aplica tanto a los estudiantes residentes como a los no residentes que solicitan la matriacutecula abierta por primera vez o como continuacioacuten Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta deben solicitar su admisioacuten cuando cambien del tipo de escuela de pri-maria a secundaria y de secundaria a preparatoria Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta que deseen continuar en la misma escuela al antildeo siguiente deben com-pletar el formulario ldquoPropoacutesito de Renovarrdquo Esto debe hacerse cada antildeo antes del 10 de enero
Periodos de Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 1 de octubre y acaba el 15 de noviembre Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 6 de diciembre El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 16 de noviembre y acaba el 10 de enero Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 17 de enero Como la inscripcioacuten en preescolar y kindergarten no tiene lugar hasta enero se notificaraacute a las familias al final de enero
Los padres son los responsables de proporcionar el transporte a los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta Se facilita-raacute transporte del distrito cuando haya espacio disponible en una ruta establecida del autobuacutes Para ver si hay transporte disponible en autobuacutes visite httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation en la paacutegina web del distrito y complete el formulario en liacutenea ldquoespacio disponiblerdquo Tenga en cuenta que las solicitudes de es-pacio disponible de transporte no se procesaraacuten hasta octubre
Para maacutes informacioacuten visite la paacutegina web del distrito httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
King Soopers is improving their Community Rewards program Now itrsquos easier for
you to support Euclid Middle School just by shopping at King Soopers All you
need to do is register your King Soopers card and Euclid PTO will receive a
percentage of everything you spend at King Soopers NO MORE remembering
to reload your gift card Now itrsquos easier for everyone in your family to help
support Euclid PTO
Directions on how to register
Go to httpwwwkingsooperscomcommunityrewards
Sign into your account New users will need to create an account which
requires some basic information a valid email address and a rewards card Once
logged into your King Soopers account look for the Community
Rewards link under the Savings and Rewards dropdown click on Kings Soopers
Community Rewards click the Enroll Now link search for Euclid Middle School
PTO either by name or by entering PA500 Then click Enroll Please call 1-800-
KRO-GERS (1-800-576-4377) if you have any issues with registration
REMEMBER purchases will not count for Euclid PTO until after you register your
rewards card Please swipe your registered King Soopers rewards card or use the
phone number that is related to your registered King Soopers rewards card when
shopping for each purchase to count
Any gift cards you currently have will not expire but if you reload them after March
31st those amounts will not be applied to Euclid PTO If you have any questions
please contact Cathie Sanders at euclidkscardsgmailcom or 720-987-5477
OCTOBER 15 2019620 SOUTHPARK DR LITTLETON COMISSION HILLS CHURCH
Pre-registration NOT required Just comeDesigned for parents and students ages 12+
LPS amp KAISER PERMANENTE PRESENT
A PLAY amp CONVERSATION ABOUT THE REALITIES FACED BY TEENS
Littleton Public Schools and the Kaiser Permanente Arts Team present GHOSTED a professional stage play and conversation about the realities relation-ships and resilience of todayrsquos teens
THEMES WILL INCLUDEbull HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND TO SOMEONE WHOrsquoS STRUGGLINGbull HOW PARENTS CAN HELPbull SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOUrsquoRE INVITED
600PM DOORS OPEN LIGHT DINNER700PM PERFORMANCE BEGINS830PM EVENT ENDS
Visit wwwlittletonpublicschoolsnetnew for more information about the event or to request accommo-dations or interpretation
LITTLETONPUBLICSCHOOLS
Hosted by
Arapahoe
Heritage
Littleton
Options
Euclid
Goddard
Newton
Powell
Centennial
East
Field
Franklin
Highland
Hopkins
Lenski
Moody
Peabody
Runyon
Sandburg
Twain
Wilder
Littleton Academy
Littleton Preparatory
The Village
+ Kids Fun Run
October 27 2019
Keeping Littleton Public Schools Moving Forward
RuntheStridecomHEALTH
PARTNER
Better TogetherLPSF + LPS
A community event to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while building support for Littleton Public Schools
Littleton Public SchoolsCommunity Night with the Colorado Avalanche
VS
TICKETS START AT $26NO ADDITIONAL TAXES OR FEES
Subject to change
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheTeamKSEcomLittletonPublicSchools
For questions please contact Kiley Long with the Colorado Avalanche at
3034057625 or email KileyLongTeamKSEcom
Canrsquot Make the Game Above Come to the Back Up
Martin Luther
King Day
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheKSETicketscomLPSBU
Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
Page 9 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
Parents of Incoming 6th Grade Students Euclid Middle School Year 2020-2021
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Conversations are identical in content and include
Overview of the school academic program Information on a developmentally appropriate learning environment Presentation of elective and exploratory program Overview of the Student Activities Program (IntramuralsClubs) Review of programs for Gifted and Talented QuestionAnswer session Tour of the building
This session is especially helpful for parents who are considering optional enrollment for their middle school student
Although a RSVP is helpful in order for us to provide refreshments
you are most welcome as a drop in visitor You may RSVP to 303-347-7811
Join Cindy Corlett Euclid Middle School Principal for coffee and information about
Euclid Middle School
Friday September 20 2019
Thursday November 7 2019 Thursday January 30 2020
930 am - 1100 am
Parent Orientation Thursday April 2 2020
630 pm
Page 10 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
New LPS Open Enrollment Process Begins October 1st LPS offers many educational choices to resident and non-resident families and welcomes out of district stu-dents Colorado state law allows non-residents to enroll students in any Colorado school without paying tui-tion when state and district guidelines are followed Resident families may attend their attendance-area school or apply for open enrollment at another LPS school In an effort to better serve families LPS now offers two open enrollment windows All qualified students who apply within an open enrollment window will be part of a random drawing for acceptance following district enrollment guidelines This means families will have several weeks to turn in open enrollment applications for a random drawing of qualified students Families will no longer feel pressured to line up on October 1st to turn in applications for open enrollment Open enrollment applications must be turned in to each requested school Families are encouraged to apply during window one LPS Open Enrollment Guidelines District residents have priority consideration over non-residents There is space available at the studentrsquos grade level There is a school program appropriate for the enrolling student The student must be in good standing grades attendance and behavior in his or her previous school Good standing applies to resident and non-resident students seeking new and continuing open enrollment Open enrolled students must reapply at level changes elementary to middle and middle to high Open enrolled students wanting to continue at the same school next year must complete an Intent to Renew form This must be done each year by January 10
LPS Open Enrollment Windows Enrollment Window One begins October 1 and ends November 15 Students will be notified by Decem-ber 6 Enrollment Window Two begins November 16 and ends January 10th Students will be notified by Jan-uary 17 Because preschool and kindergarten registration does not take place until January families will be notified of open enrollment acceptance by the end of January
Parents are responsible for providing transportation for open enrolled students District transportation may be provided when space is available on an established bus route To see if bus transportation may be available please visit httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation on the district website and complete an online ldquospace availabilityrdquo form Keep in mind that space available transportation requests may not be processed until October
For more information visit the district website httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
Page 11 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
El Nuevo Proceso de Matriacutecula en LPS Comienza el 1 de Octubre LPS ofrece muchas posibilidades educativas para las familias residentes y no residentes y acoge estudiantes de fuera del distrito La ley del estado de Colorado permite que los no residentes matriculen a sus hijos en cualquier escuela de Colorado sin tener que pagar el costo de matriacutecula siempre y cuando se sigan las directri-ces estatales y del distrito Las familias residentes pueden asistir a la escuela que les corresponde asistir o pueden solicitar matriacutecula abierta en otra escuela de LPS En un esfuerzo por servir mejor a las familias LPS ofrece ahora dos periodos de matriacutecula abierta Todos los estudiantes cualificados que se inscriban dentro del periodo de matriacutecula formaraacuten parte de un sorteo al azar para ser admitidos siguiendo las directrices de matriacutecula del distrito Esto significa que las familias tendraacuten muchas semanas para entregar las solicitudes de matriacutecula para el sorteo al azar de los estudiantes cualificados Las familias no sentiraacuten ya la presioacuten de tener que hacer cola el 1 de octubre para entregar sus solicitudes de matriacutecula abierta Las solicitudes de matriacutecula deben entregarse en cada escuela que se solicite Se ruega a las familias que se matriculen durante el primer periodo de matriacutecula Pautas de la Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS Los residentes del distrito tienen prioridad para ser considerados sobre los no residentes Hay espacio disponible en el grado del estudiante Hay un programa escolar apropiado para el estudiante que se matricula El estudiante debe tener todo en regla en relacioacuten con sus notas su asistencia y su comportamiento en su es-cuela previa Todo en regla se aplica tanto a los estudiantes residentes como a los no residentes que solicitan la matriacutecula abierta por primera vez o como continuacioacuten Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta deben solicitar su admisioacuten cuando cambien del tipo de escuela de pri-maria a secundaria y de secundaria a preparatoria Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta que deseen continuar en la misma escuela al antildeo siguiente deben com-pletar el formulario ldquoPropoacutesito de Renovarrdquo Esto debe hacerse cada antildeo antes del 10 de enero
Periodos de Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 1 de octubre y acaba el 15 de noviembre Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 6 de diciembre El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 16 de noviembre y acaba el 10 de enero Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 17 de enero Como la inscripcioacuten en preescolar y kindergarten no tiene lugar hasta enero se notificaraacute a las familias al final de enero
Los padres son los responsables de proporcionar el transporte a los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta Se facilita-raacute transporte del distrito cuando haya espacio disponible en una ruta establecida del autobuacutes Para ver si hay transporte disponible en autobuacutes visite httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation en la paacutegina web del distrito y complete el formulario en liacutenea ldquoespacio disponiblerdquo Tenga en cuenta que las solicitudes de es-pacio disponible de transporte no se procesaraacuten hasta octubre
Para maacutes informacioacuten visite la paacutegina web del distrito httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
King Soopers is improving their Community Rewards program Now itrsquos easier for
you to support Euclid Middle School just by shopping at King Soopers All you
need to do is register your King Soopers card and Euclid PTO will receive a
percentage of everything you spend at King Soopers NO MORE remembering
to reload your gift card Now itrsquos easier for everyone in your family to help
support Euclid PTO
Directions on how to register
Go to httpwwwkingsooperscomcommunityrewards
Sign into your account New users will need to create an account which
requires some basic information a valid email address and a rewards card Once
logged into your King Soopers account look for the Community
Rewards link under the Savings and Rewards dropdown click on Kings Soopers
Community Rewards click the Enroll Now link search for Euclid Middle School
PTO either by name or by entering PA500 Then click Enroll Please call 1-800-
KRO-GERS (1-800-576-4377) if you have any issues with registration
REMEMBER purchases will not count for Euclid PTO until after you register your
rewards card Please swipe your registered King Soopers rewards card or use the
phone number that is related to your registered King Soopers rewards card when
shopping for each purchase to count
Any gift cards you currently have will not expire but if you reload them after March
31st those amounts will not be applied to Euclid PTO If you have any questions
please contact Cathie Sanders at euclidkscardsgmailcom or 720-987-5477
OCTOBER 15 2019620 SOUTHPARK DR LITTLETON COMISSION HILLS CHURCH
Pre-registration NOT required Just comeDesigned for parents and students ages 12+
LPS amp KAISER PERMANENTE PRESENT
A PLAY amp CONVERSATION ABOUT THE REALITIES FACED BY TEENS
Littleton Public Schools and the Kaiser Permanente Arts Team present GHOSTED a professional stage play and conversation about the realities relation-ships and resilience of todayrsquos teens
THEMES WILL INCLUDEbull HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND TO SOMEONE WHOrsquoS STRUGGLINGbull HOW PARENTS CAN HELPbull SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOUrsquoRE INVITED
600PM DOORS OPEN LIGHT DINNER700PM PERFORMANCE BEGINS830PM EVENT ENDS
Visit wwwlittletonpublicschoolsnetnew for more information about the event or to request accommo-dations or interpretation
LITTLETONPUBLICSCHOOLS
Hosted by
Arapahoe
Heritage
Littleton
Options
Euclid
Goddard
Newton
Powell
Centennial
East
Field
Franklin
Highland
Hopkins
Lenski
Moody
Peabody
Runyon
Sandburg
Twain
Wilder
Littleton Academy
Littleton Preparatory
The Village
+ Kids Fun Run
October 27 2019
Keeping Littleton Public Schools Moving Forward
RuntheStridecomHEALTH
PARTNER
Better TogetherLPSF + LPS
A community event to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while building support for Littleton Public Schools
Littleton Public SchoolsCommunity Night with the Colorado Avalanche
VS
TICKETS START AT $26NO ADDITIONAL TAXES OR FEES
Subject to change
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheTeamKSEcomLittletonPublicSchools
For questions please contact Kiley Long with the Colorado Avalanche at
3034057625 or email KileyLongTeamKSEcom
Canrsquot Make the Game Above Come to the Back Up
Martin Luther
King Day
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheKSETicketscomLPSBU
Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
Page 10 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
New LPS Open Enrollment Process Begins October 1st LPS offers many educational choices to resident and non-resident families and welcomes out of district stu-dents Colorado state law allows non-residents to enroll students in any Colorado school without paying tui-tion when state and district guidelines are followed Resident families may attend their attendance-area school or apply for open enrollment at another LPS school In an effort to better serve families LPS now offers two open enrollment windows All qualified students who apply within an open enrollment window will be part of a random drawing for acceptance following district enrollment guidelines This means families will have several weeks to turn in open enrollment applications for a random drawing of qualified students Families will no longer feel pressured to line up on October 1st to turn in applications for open enrollment Open enrollment applications must be turned in to each requested school Families are encouraged to apply during window one LPS Open Enrollment Guidelines District residents have priority consideration over non-residents There is space available at the studentrsquos grade level There is a school program appropriate for the enrolling student The student must be in good standing grades attendance and behavior in his or her previous school Good standing applies to resident and non-resident students seeking new and continuing open enrollment Open enrolled students must reapply at level changes elementary to middle and middle to high Open enrolled students wanting to continue at the same school next year must complete an Intent to Renew form This must be done each year by January 10
LPS Open Enrollment Windows Enrollment Window One begins October 1 and ends November 15 Students will be notified by Decem-ber 6 Enrollment Window Two begins November 16 and ends January 10th Students will be notified by Jan-uary 17 Because preschool and kindergarten registration does not take place until January families will be notified of open enrollment acceptance by the end of January
Parents are responsible for providing transportation for open enrolled students District transportation may be provided when space is available on an established bus route To see if bus transportation may be available please visit httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation on the district website and complete an online ldquospace availabilityrdquo form Keep in mind that space available transportation requests may not be processed until October
For more information visit the district website httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
Page 11 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
El Nuevo Proceso de Matriacutecula en LPS Comienza el 1 de Octubre LPS ofrece muchas posibilidades educativas para las familias residentes y no residentes y acoge estudiantes de fuera del distrito La ley del estado de Colorado permite que los no residentes matriculen a sus hijos en cualquier escuela de Colorado sin tener que pagar el costo de matriacutecula siempre y cuando se sigan las directri-ces estatales y del distrito Las familias residentes pueden asistir a la escuela que les corresponde asistir o pueden solicitar matriacutecula abierta en otra escuela de LPS En un esfuerzo por servir mejor a las familias LPS ofrece ahora dos periodos de matriacutecula abierta Todos los estudiantes cualificados que se inscriban dentro del periodo de matriacutecula formaraacuten parte de un sorteo al azar para ser admitidos siguiendo las directrices de matriacutecula del distrito Esto significa que las familias tendraacuten muchas semanas para entregar las solicitudes de matriacutecula para el sorteo al azar de los estudiantes cualificados Las familias no sentiraacuten ya la presioacuten de tener que hacer cola el 1 de octubre para entregar sus solicitudes de matriacutecula abierta Las solicitudes de matriacutecula deben entregarse en cada escuela que se solicite Se ruega a las familias que se matriculen durante el primer periodo de matriacutecula Pautas de la Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS Los residentes del distrito tienen prioridad para ser considerados sobre los no residentes Hay espacio disponible en el grado del estudiante Hay un programa escolar apropiado para el estudiante que se matricula El estudiante debe tener todo en regla en relacioacuten con sus notas su asistencia y su comportamiento en su es-cuela previa Todo en regla se aplica tanto a los estudiantes residentes como a los no residentes que solicitan la matriacutecula abierta por primera vez o como continuacioacuten Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta deben solicitar su admisioacuten cuando cambien del tipo de escuela de pri-maria a secundaria y de secundaria a preparatoria Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta que deseen continuar en la misma escuela al antildeo siguiente deben com-pletar el formulario ldquoPropoacutesito de Renovarrdquo Esto debe hacerse cada antildeo antes del 10 de enero
Periodos de Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 1 de octubre y acaba el 15 de noviembre Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 6 de diciembre El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 16 de noviembre y acaba el 10 de enero Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 17 de enero Como la inscripcioacuten en preescolar y kindergarten no tiene lugar hasta enero se notificaraacute a las familias al final de enero
Los padres son los responsables de proporcionar el transporte a los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta Se facilita-raacute transporte del distrito cuando haya espacio disponible en una ruta establecida del autobuacutes Para ver si hay transporte disponible en autobuacutes visite httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation en la paacutegina web del distrito y complete el formulario en liacutenea ldquoespacio disponiblerdquo Tenga en cuenta que las solicitudes de es-pacio disponible de transporte no se procesaraacuten hasta octubre
Para maacutes informacioacuten visite la paacutegina web del distrito httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
King Soopers is improving their Community Rewards program Now itrsquos easier for
you to support Euclid Middle School just by shopping at King Soopers All you
need to do is register your King Soopers card and Euclid PTO will receive a
percentage of everything you spend at King Soopers NO MORE remembering
to reload your gift card Now itrsquos easier for everyone in your family to help
support Euclid PTO
Directions on how to register
Go to httpwwwkingsooperscomcommunityrewards
Sign into your account New users will need to create an account which
requires some basic information a valid email address and a rewards card Once
logged into your King Soopers account look for the Community
Rewards link under the Savings and Rewards dropdown click on Kings Soopers
Community Rewards click the Enroll Now link search for Euclid Middle School
PTO either by name or by entering PA500 Then click Enroll Please call 1-800-
KRO-GERS (1-800-576-4377) if you have any issues with registration
REMEMBER purchases will not count for Euclid PTO until after you register your
rewards card Please swipe your registered King Soopers rewards card or use the
phone number that is related to your registered King Soopers rewards card when
shopping for each purchase to count
Any gift cards you currently have will not expire but if you reload them after March
31st those amounts will not be applied to Euclid PTO If you have any questions
please contact Cathie Sanders at euclidkscardsgmailcom or 720-987-5477
OCTOBER 15 2019620 SOUTHPARK DR LITTLETON COMISSION HILLS CHURCH
Pre-registration NOT required Just comeDesigned for parents and students ages 12+
LPS amp KAISER PERMANENTE PRESENT
A PLAY amp CONVERSATION ABOUT THE REALITIES FACED BY TEENS
Littleton Public Schools and the Kaiser Permanente Arts Team present GHOSTED a professional stage play and conversation about the realities relation-ships and resilience of todayrsquos teens
THEMES WILL INCLUDEbull HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND TO SOMEONE WHOrsquoS STRUGGLINGbull HOW PARENTS CAN HELPbull SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOUrsquoRE INVITED
600PM DOORS OPEN LIGHT DINNER700PM PERFORMANCE BEGINS830PM EVENT ENDS
Visit wwwlittletonpublicschoolsnetnew for more information about the event or to request accommo-dations or interpretation
LITTLETONPUBLICSCHOOLS
Hosted by
Arapahoe
Heritage
Littleton
Options
Euclid
Goddard
Newton
Powell
Centennial
East
Field
Franklin
Highland
Hopkins
Lenski
Moody
Peabody
Runyon
Sandburg
Twain
Wilder
Littleton Academy
Littleton Preparatory
The Village
+ Kids Fun Run
October 27 2019
Keeping Littleton Public Schools Moving Forward
RuntheStridecomHEALTH
PARTNER
Better TogetherLPSF + LPS
A community event to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while building support for Littleton Public Schools
Littleton Public SchoolsCommunity Night with the Colorado Avalanche
VS
TICKETS START AT $26NO ADDITIONAL TAXES OR FEES
Subject to change
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheTeamKSEcomLittletonPublicSchools
For questions please contact Kiley Long with the Colorado Avalanche at
3034057625 or email KileyLongTeamKSEcom
Canrsquot Make the Game Above Come to the Back Up
Martin Luther
King Day
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheKSETicketscomLPSBU
Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
Page 11 October 2018 The FALCON FLIER
El Nuevo Proceso de Matriacutecula en LPS Comienza el 1 de Octubre LPS ofrece muchas posibilidades educativas para las familias residentes y no residentes y acoge estudiantes de fuera del distrito La ley del estado de Colorado permite que los no residentes matriculen a sus hijos en cualquier escuela de Colorado sin tener que pagar el costo de matriacutecula siempre y cuando se sigan las directri-ces estatales y del distrito Las familias residentes pueden asistir a la escuela que les corresponde asistir o pueden solicitar matriacutecula abierta en otra escuela de LPS En un esfuerzo por servir mejor a las familias LPS ofrece ahora dos periodos de matriacutecula abierta Todos los estudiantes cualificados que se inscriban dentro del periodo de matriacutecula formaraacuten parte de un sorteo al azar para ser admitidos siguiendo las directrices de matriacutecula del distrito Esto significa que las familias tendraacuten muchas semanas para entregar las solicitudes de matriacutecula para el sorteo al azar de los estudiantes cualificados Las familias no sentiraacuten ya la presioacuten de tener que hacer cola el 1 de octubre para entregar sus solicitudes de matriacutecula abierta Las solicitudes de matriacutecula deben entregarse en cada escuela que se solicite Se ruega a las familias que se matriculen durante el primer periodo de matriacutecula Pautas de la Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS Los residentes del distrito tienen prioridad para ser considerados sobre los no residentes Hay espacio disponible en el grado del estudiante Hay un programa escolar apropiado para el estudiante que se matricula El estudiante debe tener todo en regla en relacioacuten con sus notas su asistencia y su comportamiento en su es-cuela previa Todo en regla se aplica tanto a los estudiantes residentes como a los no residentes que solicitan la matriacutecula abierta por primera vez o como continuacioacuten Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta deben solicitar su admisioacuten cuando cambien del tipo de escuela de pri-maria a secundaria y de secundaria a preparatoria Los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta que deseen continuar en la misma escuela al antildeo siguiente deben com-pletar el formulario ldquoPropoacutesito de Renovarrdquo Esto debe hacerse cada antildeo antes del 10 de enero
Periodos de Matriacutecula Abierta en LPS El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 1 de octubre y acaba el 15 de noviembre Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 6 de diciembre El Primer Periodo de Matriacutecula empieza el 16 de noviembre y acaba el 10 de enero Se notificaraacute a los estudiantes el 17 de enero Como la inscripcioacuten en preescolar y kindergarten no tiene lugar hasta enero se notificaraacute a las familias al final de enero
Los padres son los responsables de proporcionar el transporte a los estudiantes de matriacutecula abierta Se facilita-raacute transporte del distrito cuando haya espacio disponible en una ruta establecida del autobuacutes Para ver si hay transporte disponible en autobuacutes visite httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetbus-transportation en la paacutegina web del distrito y complete el formulario en liacutenea ldquoespacio disponiblerdquo Tenga en cuenta que las solicitudes de es-pacio disponible de transporte no se procesaraacuten hasta octubre
Para maacutes informacioacuten visite la paacutegina web del distrito httpslittletonpublicschoolsnetopen-enrollment
King Soopers is improving their Community Rewards program Now itrsquos easier for
you to support Euclid Middle School just by shopping at King Soopers All you
need to do is register your King Soopers card and Euclid PTO will receive a
percentage of everything you spend at King Soopers NO MORE remembering
to reload your gift card Now itrsquos easier for everyone in your family to help
support Euclid PTO
Directions on how to register
Go to httpwwwkingsooperscomcommunityrewards
Sign into your account New users will need to create an account which
requires some basic information a valid email address and a rewards card Once
logged into your King Soopers account look for the Community
Rewards link under the Savings and Rewards dropdown click on Kings Soopers
Community Rewards click the Enroll Now link search for Euclid Middle School
PTO either by name or by entering PA500 Then click Enroll Please call 1-800-
KRO-GERS (1-800-576-4377) if you have any issues with registration
REMEMBER purchases will not count for Euclid PTO until after you register your
rewards card Please swipe your registered King Soopers rewards card or use the
phone number that is related to your registered King Soopers rewards card when
shopping for each purchase to count
Any gift cards you currently have will not expire but if you reload them after March
31st those amounts will not be applied to Euclid PTO If you have any questions
please contact Cathie Sanders at euclidkscardsgmailcom or 720-987-5477
OCTOBER 15 2019620 SOUTHPARK DR LITTLETON COMISSION HILLS CHURCH
Pre-registration NOT required Just comeDesigned for parents and students ages 12+
LPS amp KAISER PERMANENTE PRESENT
A PLAY amp CONVERSATION ABOUT THE REALITIES FACED BY TEENS
Littleton Public Schools and the Kaiser Permanente Arts Team present GHOSTED a professional stage play and conversation about the realities relation-ships and resilience of todayrsquos teens
THEMES WILL INCLUDEbull HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND TO SOMEONE WHOrsquoS STRUGGLINGbull HOW PARENTS CAN HELPbull SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOUrsquoRE INVITED
600PM DOORS OPEN LIGHT DINNER700PM PERFORMANCE BEGINS830PM EVENT ENDS
Visit wwwlittletonpublicschoolsnetnew for more information about the event or to request accommo-dations or interpretation
LITTLETONPUBLICSCHOOLS
Hosted by
Arapahoe
Heritage
Littleton
Options
Euclid
Goddard
Newton
Powell
Centennial
East
Field
Franklin
Highland
Hopkins
Lenski
Moody
Peabody
Runyon
Sandburg
Twain
Wilder
Littleton Academy
Littleton Preparatory
The Village
+ Kids Fun Run
October 27 2019
Keeping Littleton Public Schools Moving Forward
RuntheStridecomHEALTH
PARTNER
Better TogetherLPSF + LPS
A community event to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while building support for Littleton Public Schools
Littleton Public SchoolsCommunity Night with the Colorado Avalanche
VS
TICKETS START AT $26NO ADDITIONAL TAXES OR FEES
Subject to change
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheTeamKSEcomLittletonPublicSchools
For questions please contact Kiley Long with the Colorado Avalanche at
3034057625 or email KileyLongTeamKSEcom
Canrsquot Make the Game Above Come to the Back Up
Martin Luther
King Day
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheKSETicketscomLPSBU
Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
King Soopers is improving their Community Rewards program Now itrsquos easier for
you to support Euclid Middle School just by shopping at King Soopers All you
need to do is register your King Soopers card and Euclid PTO will receive a
percentage of everything you spend at King Soopers NO MORE remembering
to reload your gift card Now itrsquos easier for everyone in your family to help
support Euclid PTO
Directions on how to register
Go to httpwwwkingsooperscomcommunityrewards
Sign into your account New users will need to create an account which
requires some basic information a valid email address and a rewards card Once
logged into your King Soopers account look for the Community
Rewards link under the Savings and Rewards dropdown click on Kings Soopers
Community Rewards click the Enroll Now link search for Euclid Middle School
PTO either by name or by entering PA500 Then click Enroll Please call 1-800-
KRO-GERS (1-800-576-4377) if you have any issues with registration
REMEMBER purchases will not count for Euclid PTO until after you register your
rewards card Please swipe your registered King Soopers rewards card or use the
phone number that is related to your registered King Soopers rewards card when
shopping for each purchase to count
Any gift cards you currently have will not expire but if you reload them after March
31st those amounts will not be applied to Euclid PTO If you have any questions
please contact Cathie Sanders at euclidkscardsgmailcom or 720-987-5477
OCTOBER 15 2019620 SOUTHPARK DR LITTLETON COMISSION HILLS CHURCH
Pre-registration NOT required Just comeDesigned for parents and students ages 12+
LPS amp KAISER PERMANENTE PRESENT
A PLAY amp CONVERSATION ABOUT THE REALITIES FACED BY TEENS
Littleton Public Schools and the Kaiser Permanente Arts Team present GHOSTED a professional stage play and conversation about the realities relation-ships and resilience of todayrsquos teens
THEMES WILL INCLUDEbull HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND TO SOMEONE WHOrsquoS STRUGGLINGbull HOW PARENTS CAN HELPbull SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOUrsquoRE INVITED
600PM DOORS OPEN LIGHT DINNER700PM PERFORMANCE BEGINS830PM EVENT ENDS
Visit wwwlittletonpublicschoolsnetnew for more information about the event or to request accommo-dations or interpretation
LITTLETONPUBLICSCHOOLS
Hosted by
Arapahoe
Heritage
Littleton
Options
Euclid
Goddard
Newton
Powell
Centennial
East
Field
Franklin
Highland
Hopkins
Lenski
Moody
Peabody
Runyon
Sandburg
Twain
Wilder
Littleton Academy
Littleton Preparatory
The Village
+ Kids Fun Run
October 27 2019
Keeping Littleton Public Schools Moving Forward
RuntheStridecomHEALTH
PARTNER
Better TogetherLPSF + LPS
A community event to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while building support for Littleton Public Schools
Littleton Public SchoolsCommunity Night with the Colorado Avalanche
VS
TICKETS START AT $26NO ADDITIONAL TAXES OR FEES
Subject to change
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheTeamKSEcomLittletonPublicSchools
For questions please contact Kiley Long with the Colorado Avalanche at
3034057625 or email KileyLongTeamKSEcom
Canrsquot Make the Game Above Come to the Back Up
Martin Luther
King Day
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheKSETicketscomLPSBU
Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
OCTOBER 15 2019620 SOUTHPARK DR LITTLETON COMISSION HILLS CHURCH
Pre-registration NOT required Just comeDesigned for parents and students ages 12+
LPS amp KAISER PERMANENTE PRESENT
A PLAY amp CONVERSATION ABOUT THE REALITIES FACED BY TEENS
Littleton Public Schools and the Kaiser Permanente Arts Team present GHOSTED a professional stage play and conversation about the realities relation-ships and resilience of todayrsquos teens
THEMES WILL INCLUDEbull HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND TO SOMEONE WHOrsquoS STRUGGLINGbull HOW PARENTS CAN HELPbull SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOUrsquoRE INVITED
600PM DOORS OPEN LIGHT DINNER700PM PERFORMANCE BEGINS830PM EVENT ENDS
Visit wwwlittletonpublicschoolsnetnew for more information about the event or to request accommo-dations or interpretation
LITTLETONPUBLICSCHOOLS
Hosted by
Arapahoe
Heritage
Littleton
Options
Euclid
Goddard
Newton
Powell
Centennial
East
Field
Franklin
Highland
Hopkins
Lenski
Moody
Peabody
Runyon
Sandburg
Twain
Wilder
Littleton Academy
Littleton Preparatory
The Village
+ Kids Fun Run
October 27 2019
Keeping Littleton Public Schools Moving Forward
RuntheStridecomHEALTH
PARTNER
Better TogetherLPSF + LPS
A community event to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while building support for Littleton Public Schools
Littleton Public SchoolsCommunity Night with the Colorado Avalanche
VS
TICKETS START AT $26NO ADDITIONAL TAXES OR FEES
Subject to change
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheTeamKSEcomLittletonPublicSchools
For questions please contact Kiley Long with the Colorado Avalanche at
3034057625 or email KileyLongTeamKSEcom
Canrsquot Make the Game Above Come to the Back Up
Martin Luther
King Day
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheKSETicketscomLPSBU
Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
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For questions please contact Kiley Long with the Colorado Avalanche at
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Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
Littleton Public SchoolsCommunity Night with the Colorado Avalanche
VS
TICKETS START AT $26NO ADDITIONAL TAXES OR FEES
Subject to change
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheTeamKSEcomLittletonPublicSchools
For questions please contact Kiley Long with the Colorado Avalanche at
3034057625 or email KileyLongTeamKSEcom
Canrsquot Make the Game Above Come to the Back Up
Martin Luther
King Day
TO ORDER TICKETS AvalancheKSETicketscomLPSBU
Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
Updated 53019 Page 1 of 3
LPS Meal Charge Standard Procedure
Purpose
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has
determined children and their families must be informed about how children who pay full-price
(paid rate) or reduced-price for a reimbursable meal are impacted by having insufficient funds
on hand or in their account to purchase a meal There is no Federal regulation that requires
school districts to serve meals to a child who does not have sufficient funds to purchase one
however LPS has developed a practice to address this issue as we feel it is important to ensure
we feed all kids every day in an equitable manner Meal charge privileges are at the discretion
of the district and evaluated on an annual basis
Scope
The following policies are to be utilized when handling unpaid meal account balances the
collections of delinquent meal payments and uncollectible delinquent debt or bad debt
These policies are specifically targeting student accounts Adult accounts at no time are
allowed to charge into the negative All adult meals including employees of the district are
required to be paid for in full at the time of purchase If an adult does not have money for their
meal they will not be allowed to take the meal Taking a meal or any food items without
purchase will be seen as theft from the Nutrition Service Department
UNPAID MEAL ACCOUNTS
Definitions
REIMBURSABLE MEALS ndash Meals that are eligible for Federal Reimbursement
CHARGED MEALS ndash Any reimbursable meal purchased that takes the account balance
below $000
ALTERNATIVE MEALS ndash A meal provided at no cost to students when funds are not
available to cover the cost of the planned reimbursable meal
A LA CARTE ndash Single items offered in addition to or separate from the reimbursable meal
such as bottled beverages milk extra entrees snack items etc
NSFSA ndash Nonprofit School Food Service Account
Charge Allowances - All Grades
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
Updated 53019 Page 2 of 3
Students may charge reimbursable meals for a limited time
Families are expected to keep student meal account(s) current
Charged meals are tracked in the studentrsquos meal account within the point of sale system
Students are not allowed to purchase a la carte items (bottled beverages milk extra
entrees snack items etc) when their account is in the negative even with cash in hand
Communication will be sent to all families once per week with negative balances until the
balance is cleared up
Prevention and Communication of LowInsufficient Funds
There are a number of measures in place for all schools to prevent students and families from
experiencing negative meal account balances
Free amp Reduced-price Meal Application- Families are encouraged to complete the
application for meal benefits annually The form may be accessed through the districtrsquos
website or printed copies are available at every school and from the Food amp Nutrition
Services Office located at 5776 South Crocker Street Littleton CO 80120
Carry Over Statuses ndash All students with a prior year ldquoFreerdquo or ldquoReducedrdquo status keep
their status for 30 school days into the new school year allowing time to re-submit a new
school year application
Verbal Reminders ndash Kitchen staff will offer discreet verbal reminders a few days before
the student account balance will run out
Low Balance Letters ndash Low balance letters are provided weekly to families of elementary
students
Auto Calls- The point of sale software generates automatic calls to families with students
whose account balances are less than $000 These calls occur two times per week until
the account balance is increased above the designated amount
o Families can update their contact information through the parent portal in Infinite
Campus
o Families can turn off notifications by contacting Nutrition Services When this
is done it also turns off emergency notification to families from the district
Auto Emails ndash Negative Balance Emails are sent at the end of every week to families with
balances at or below $15oo A link to our free and reduced application and payment
system will be in the body of the email
MySchoolBucks ndash Food and Nutrition Services offers an online system for families to
check balances and make payments
o Low balance reminders can be set up within MySchoolBucks
o Automatic Payments can be set up within MySchoolBucks
Contact Your School ndash Families can contact the school kitchen directly to request to
check their balance
Bring Payment ndash Students may purchase a reimbursable meal with cash or check at the
time the meal is served Families may send in funds (cash or check) to add money to the
studentrsquos meal account
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
Updated 53019 Page 3 of 3
Additional Action ndash If behavior patterns develop with students who consistently do not
have money for meals the Kitchen Manager should discuss this with the Principal
Counselor student or family to determine the best solution for the student
COLLECTIONS OF DELINQUENT MEAL PAYMENTS
Delinquent Debt ndash As defined by USDA delinquent debt includes unpaid meal charges that are
considered collectable and efforts are being made to collect them Delinquent debt or a
negative balance remains on the accounting documents (accounts receivable) until it is either
collected or is determined to be uncollectible and written off LPS considers student accounts
with negative balances to be in delinquent status
During the time a student has a negative balance or delinquent debt no a la carte
purchases are allowed even with cash in hand
Once the account is brought to a positive balance and has sufficient funds to cover cost
of a la carte students may resume purchases At no time should account go below zero
($000) to purchase an a la carte items
UNCOLLECTIBLE DELINQUENT DEBT OR BAD DEBT
Bad Debt ndash Delinquent debts which have been determined to be uncollectible will be reclassified
as ldquobad debtrdquo LPS considers student accounts with uncollectible delinquent balances to be
ldquobad debtrdquo when collection efforts have been unsuccessful for twelve (12) months after a
student account becomes inactive in the district Graduating senior accounts become bad debt
as of the last day of May following graduation Repayment of ldquobad debtrdquo is an unallowable
expense for the NSFSA therefore payment for this bad debt balance must come from other
sources such as
The districtrsquos general fund
Special funding from state or local governments
DONATIONS
Regardless of their source monies received through NS as donations to pay off negative meal
balances will be deposited into a district account set up specifically for meal account donations
Donations will be distributed to student accounts district-wide on an annual basis to ensure
equity for all families and schools
All donations will be deposited and distributed per the Nutrition Services Donation Procedure
REFUNDS CLOSED OR ldquoINACTIVE ACCOUNTSrdquo
Families may request a refund of their student(s) meal account(s) at any time using our refund
request process Full details related to inactive accounts or closed accounts can be found in our
LPS Nutrition Services Inactive Accounts Refund Standard Practice
