4th Graders will take their ELA FAST test on Friday, May 2nd and Monday, May 3rd. (You can check with your teacher so you know which day your specific child will test.) Please make sure your 4th grader is at school by 7:30am. It will also prepare your child to do their best if they have had a good night's sleep, a hearty breakfast, and hear encouraging words that morning!
3rd Graders will take the FAST ELA test this Thursday, May 1st. Please make sure your 3rd grader is at school by 7:30am. We want them to do their best on the test, so a good night's sleep, a hearty breakfast, and encouraging words are super important too!
Lake Placid Elementary: 2025-2026 VPK Registration from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Monday through Friday!
Space is limited! Contact the Early Learning Coalition to apply for a VPK certificate.
Full Day is 3 hours of VPK +3.5 hrs extended day.
Hours: 7:30 – 2:00
Free (VPK) + $50 per week (3.5 hrs)
(free breakfast and lunch included)
Registration is a Multi-Step process
1. Parents obtain a VPK Certificate from the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) at https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/
2. Parents register at Lake Placid Elementary School.
Parents Must Bring:
-VPK Certificate of Eligibility
-Child’s Birth Certificate
-Proof of Residency
-State of Florida Physical Record
-State of Florida Immunization Record
-Parent Driver’s License
-$75 Registration Fee (enrichment program)
LPMS Cheer Tryouts for incoming 6th graders will be held April 28th-May 1st from 3:45 pm-5:30 pm. They will be held in the gym. Students must have a completed sports physical turned in and uploaded to athletic clearance (you can find info on the LPMS website) BEFORE coming to the first day of tryouts. NO PHYSICAL, NO TRYOUTS! Please contact LPMS for more information.
We hope to see everyone tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22nd, for our monthly PVO and SAC meetings in LPE's library at 2:45pm !
Lake Placid Elementary will be offering VPK next year. There are limited spots, but there are many benefits to attending LPE for VPK. Please see the flyer below for more information. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Parents and Guardians, you can register your child for Kindergarten any day between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. There will be no online registration this year. Please make sure when you come you have all of the following items: Current Physical, Florida Certificate of Immunization, Proof of Address (Water Bill, Utility Bill, Mortgage), Child's Certified Birth Certificate, Parent/Guardian Photo ID, and Custody Documents (If applicable)
Mark your calendars for Lake Placid Elementary's next PVO and SAC meetings. Tuesday, April 22nd at 2:45pm in LPE's library! We hope to see you there!
LPMS Cheer Tryouts for incoming 6th graders will be held April 28th-May 1st from 3:45 pm-5:30 pm. They will be held in the gym. Students must have a completed sports physical turned in and uploaded to athletic clearance (you can find info on the LPMS website) BEFORE coming to the first day of tryouts. NO PHYSICAL, NO TRYOUTS! Please contact LPMS for more information.
Parents of 5th Graders,
Papers from Lake Placid Middle School went home last Friday (April 4th) for students to pick electives for next year. Please make sure your child returns this paper, signed by you, by this Friday, April 11th. LPM Guidance Counselors will be at school Friday and will need those papers. Thank you so much!
Any 5th grader interested in trying out for Cheerleading at LPMS next year there is an important parent meeting TONIGHT at 5pm. It will be held in the Commons at LPMS.
Leap into Learning – Family Night!
Open to ALL Families District-Wide!
Join us for an exciting night of learning and fun where parents will gain valuable strategies to support their students in Literacy, Math, & Technology! Plus, learn about Summer Programs to keep the learning going!
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 5:15 - 7:15 PM
Location: Memorial Elementary
Address: 867 Memorial Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825
This interactive event includes:
* Hands-on activities & resources for families
* Expert tips for helping your child succeed
* Information on VPK registration
* Kindergarten registration “Round Up”
* Free book for each elementary-aged student
Pizza & Drinks will be provided!
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!
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REMINDER!!! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be arriving tomorrow. We really want everyone to have the freshest doughnuts possible. Please try to pick them up on April 3rd from 4-6 pm at the front of the school. You may stay in your car and we will deliver them to you! Thank you for your support.
It's the last day to order your Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for $15.50 a dozen. See one of your favorite LPE students to order yours. You will be able to pick up your doughnuts at LPE on April 3rd and 4th.
LPE: Don't forget our Krispy Kreme "Dough" aka MONEY is due Friday, March 26, 2025!
Krispy Kreme Update
Money Due: Friday, March 28.
Pick Up Date: Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4
Pick Up Time: 4 – 6 pm
Pick Up Location: Front Driveway by the Office.
Stay in Your Car – we will bring doughnuts to you!
Parents / Guardians of children will need to pick up doughnuts from LPE and deliver to the doughnut recipients. Doughnuts will be the freshest on April 3rd, so please come that day if possible.
Thursday afternoon and evening during Parent Conferences there will be an Art Show in the cafeteria from 2:30-6:30 pm. Come and see the beautiful art that our students have created!
You're invited to Lake Placid Elementary's next Student Advisory Committee (SAC) and Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO) meetings. The meeting will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, March 18th at 2:45pm in LPE's library. We hope to see you there!
LPE will be selling Krsipy Kreme Doughnuts for $15.50 a dozen from March 17th to March 28th. See one of your favorite LPE students to order yours. You will be able to pick up your doughnuts at LPE on April 3rd and 4th.
Start dreaming about Sweet Treats NOW! LPE will be selling Krsipy Kreme Doughnuts for $15.50 a dozen from March 17th to March 28th. See one of your favorite LPE students to order yours. You will be able to pick up your doughnuts at LPE on April 3rd and 4th.
