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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Exploring Light in 4th Grade Science!
Mrs. Hall’s 4th-grade scientists at LUES had a brilliant time investigating how light behaves when it strikes transparent, translucent, and opaque materials! After exploring these concepts, they put their creativity to the test by making their own spring flower stained glass!
Hands-on learning shines the brightest! Great job, young scientists!
A Royal Visit for a Healthy Future!
Our 4th and 5th graders had a special guest on Thursday—Miss Mississippi! She joined us at Lafayette Upper Elementary to present Tar Wars, a tobacco-free education program from the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation.
Through this inspiring program, students learned about the importance of making healthy choices, taking personal responsibility, and staying tobacco-free. With the support of community leaders like medical students, family physicians, and educators, just one hour can make a lifetime of difference! Thank you for visiting, Miss Mississippi!
Special Visitors at LUES!
Rip and Deputy Dutton stopped by LUES on Tuesday, and students were beyond excited to see them! Smiles, tail wags, and plenty of high-fives made the visit unforgettable. We thank our Lafayette County Sheriff's Department for all they do for our community!
Calling all artists!!!
INCLEMENT WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT for February 19, 2025
Due to inclement weather in our area, Lafayette Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Please stay weather-aware and follow your local weather stations & Lafayette County Emergency Management for up-to-date information.
Possible Inclement Weather Announcement
Valentine's Day Fun in 6th Grade ELA!
Last Friday, Ms. Liberti’s, Ms. Pittman’s, and Ms. Bruno’s 6th grade ELA classes celebrated Valentine’s Day with some sweet activities!
They participated in Blind Dates with Books! Students picked out books based on their “mystery” covers and discovered new reading adventures! They also got creative and made delicious candy salads, mixing all their favorite treats to share with friends!
It was a day full of sweetness, surprises, and, of course, lots of love for books!
The Mississippi Reads One Book event began this week. Each student received a book to take home and read with their family. We are grateful for LOU and their sponsorship. This event is for Pre-K through 3rd grade.
The Lafayette County School District values your input as we plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Please take a few moments to complete the Federal Programs Comprehensive Needs Assessment survey, which will be open until Tuesday, February 25. Your feedback is essential in helping us strengthen our district for the success of our students. Thank you for your time and support!
Parent Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY26CNAParents-Community
LUES Library
Mrs. Newman’s Library classes at LUES had a blast choosing a Caldecott book to read! After diving into the story, the students got creative and built Lego figures to bring the book to life.
It’s a wonderful way to combine reading with hands-on fun!
PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
Join us for Parents' Night Out – a fun and relaxing evening while your kids enjoy a special event at school. It’s the perfect chance for some well-deserved time to yourselves!
📅 Date & Time: Friday, February 14 from 6:00-9:00
📍 Location: LMS Gym
Use the QR code or click https://forms.gle/f5hZTanJhynCVxLk8 to register today! We can’t wait to see you there!
PASSING THE ANCHOR
Mrs. Spinks passed the anchor to Mrs. Shelbi McCain at the LUES Faculty Meeting on Wednesday. She stated her hard work doesn't go unnoticed, and she appreciates her passion for ensuring our students receive the help they need to be successful. Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS to our LCSD Employees of the Month for January!
RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECT
Congratulations to the LUES Lafayette Leaders honored at the Parent Breakfast for displaying the characteristics of responsibility and respect during January.
4th Grade Science Class Shines Bright!
The students in Mrs. Hall's class have been busy exploring the wonders of science, and they ended their unit with a hands-on project! They each created their very own flashlights as part of their learning about circuits and energy.
These young scientists had a blast putting their knowledge to the test, and now they’ve got their very own flashlights to light up the room (or maybe their next adventure)!
3rd Grade Quest Students Explore Lunar New Year with Ozobots!
Sofia and Connor from our 3rd Grade Quest class have been combining creativity and coding as they learn about the traditions of the Lunar New Year! After researching the holiday’s customs, they were challenged to program their Ozobots to collect lucky money in red envelopes—just like in the New Year celebrations!
It’s amazing to see them problem-solve and apply their tech skills in such a fun and meaningful way. Way to go, Quest!
CONGRATULATIONS!
We are so proud to announce that 6th grader Leah Copeland Cromeans took home 1st place in the Lion's Club Poster Contest for the entire northern half of Mississippi! Her beautiful artwork, centered around the theme "Peace Without Limits", stood out and earned her this incredible achievement.
Leah’s poster will now represent our district at the state competition, and we couldn’t be more excited for her next steps!
LUES CELEBRATIONS!
What a week of celebrations at LUES! From Accelerated Reader Rewards and the Honor Roll Breakfast to Benchmark fun with "Pie the Teacher," our students showed how amazing they are. We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication!
