SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK 🟡 Yellow lights 🟡 on a school bus indicate the bus is preparing to stop. 🛑 If driving, slow down, stay alert, and watch out for children.

The LUES Book Fair begins this Sunday at our family Trick-or-Treat Event from 2 to 4 and lasts through November 1st! Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lues #ScholasticBookFairs

Friday Morning Game Day was a hit in Ms. Scheldt's 2nd grade class! Our students practiced their math facts while working together to choose games, take turns, and strengthen their social skills. What made it even more special? These centers were completely student-led! It was fantastic to see our young learners collaborating and having fun while reinforcing their academics. Way to go, 2nd graders!

Congratulations to the Lafayette girls' golf team for finishing 3rd in the MHSAA 5A State Championship at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Hurley, MS. Ainslee Everett, Allie Drewrey, Elliott Clark, and Ella Covington participated and were coached by Ryan Avent. Individually, Everett finished 7th and Drewrey 9th in a field of 29 golfers.

FINALS SWIM CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS State Swim Finals LHS Girls: 4th Place Finish Overall Relay Girls 400 Free Relay Medaled, 2nd in State Julia Winburn (8), Emma Rodgers (9), Sarah Osburg (12), Abbee Bolger (10) Girls 200 Medley Relay, 8th in State (Julia Winburn (8), Ainslee Everett (11), Abbee Bolger (10), Addison Phillips (10) Individual Abbee (10) - Medaled, 3rd in State 200 IM & STATE CHAMPION 500 Free Ainslee (11) - 7th in State, 200 IM & 6th in State, 100 Breast Sarah (12) - 7th in State, 200 Free Julia (8) - 4th in State 100 Fly & Medaled, 3rd in State, 100 Back Ford (10) - 4th in State, 200 Free & 6th in State, 100 Back

Last week, our PreK classes celebrated the 50th day of school in fabulous 50s style! Students, teachers, and administration joined the fun, dressing up in their best outfits. They incorporated subjects like math by counting to 50, explored the history of the 50s, and got creative with art activities inspired by the era. From dancing to classic tunes to sharing fun facts about the decade, it was a day filled with joy and learning! A huge thank you to everyone who participated, making it a memorable celebration! Here’s to many more exciting days ahead.

Congratulations to our September Students of the Month at LMS! These outstanding students were recognized by their teachers for embodying our character education theme of respect. Pictured (L to R, back row): Amani Wilson, Rose Wadley, Jalin Shaw, Mary'alyson Pettis, Emyleigh Laster. Front row: Faith Irby, Hazel Dawson. Also pictured separately: Chase Hudson. A heartfelt thank you to Community Church for sponsoring this project and supporting our amazing students!

Our 6th grade QUEST classes have been diving into the Wonders of the World! After researching and presenting various Wonders, students showcased their creativity by designing and hosting board games as part of their assessment. It was amazing to see their knowledge come to life through fun and engaging gameplay! Keep up the great work, QUEST students!

WELCOME We want to extend a warm welcome to Maddie Welch. She is joining the team as the district payroll specialist.

WALKING CLUB There's a new “walking club” at break time for the 6th grade building. The first day had 65 members, and we hope it keeps growing.

It's School Bus Safety Week! SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY 1. Be alert 2. Slow your speed 3. Watch for pedestrians

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Red Ribbon Week for LUES is next week, October 28-November 1!

Best of luck to our Girls' Golf Team competing at state this week.

BACK 2 BACK CHAMPION! Congratulations to Abbee Bolger on defending her state title in the 500 Freestyle Saturday night in Tupelo.

Attention Juniors and Seniors! Get ready to explore your future! Join us next Wednesday for our Career Fair, where you can connect with various professionals and learn about different career paths. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and network.

It's Scholastic Book Fair time at LUES! From Oct. 27th- Nov. 1st, experience the limitless possibilities with your children. Every purchase benefits our school. TRICK OR TREAT at the LUES Book Fair Family Event -- Sunday, Oct. 28th from 2:00-4:00 pm

Exciting News! We are thrilled to recognize three incredible teachers who have been awarded Bright Ideas grants from NEMEPA and NE SPARC! Robin Hess- LES Margo Parker- LES MaryBeth Smith- LMS These dedicated educators were selected for their creative classroom projects, receiving up to $500 each to enhance our students' learning experiences. Their innovative ideas span across all subjects, showcasing their commitment to making learning engaging and impactful. Congratulations to our award winners! We are so proud of your hard work and passion for education. Keep inspiring our students!

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Sweet Science Alert! Mrs. Butts and Mrs. Bolger’s 6th grade Science classes at LUES wrapped up their unit on cell theory by getting creative with animal cell cookies! Students worked in groups to design their own animal cells using sugar cookies and various toppings. They had to think critically about which toppings best represented the organelles they’d been learning about. From frosting to candy, the creativity was off the charts! What a fun and tasty way to solidify their understanding of cell structures!