Sweet Learning
Ms. Buesseler’s first-grade class at LES explored adjectives in a delicious way! Students practiced using descriptive words while enjoying ice cream and sharing all the ways they could describe it.
Ms. Buesseler’s first-grade class at LES explored adjectives in a delicious way! Students practiced using descriptive words while enjoying ice cream and sharing all the ways they could describe it.
2nd Grade Learning Spotlight
Our 2nd graders at LES recently enjoyed a hands-on learning experience while studying the story of Johnny Appleseed. Students read and answered comprehension questions using informational text, created Apple Pie in a Cup, sequenced the steps of the recipe, and even graphed results from an apple taste test.
Our 2nd graders at LES recently enjoyed a hands-on learning experience while studying the story of Johnny Appleseed. Students read and answered comprehension questions using informational text, created Apple Pie in a Cup, sequenced the steps of the recipe, and even graphed results from an apple taste test.
Fall Fridays in Kindergarten
Last Friday, Mrs. Polston’s Kindergarten class wrapped up a week of hard work with a festive Fun Friday! After reading "The Biggest Pumpkin Ever," students painted their own Jack-o'-Lanterns and enjoyed a special visit from guest readers with the Mortar Board at Ole Miss.
Last Friday, Mrs. Polston’s Kindergarten class wrapped up a week of hard work with a festive Fun Friday! After reading "The Biggest Pumpkin Ever," students painted their own Jack-o'-Lanterns and enjoyed a special visit from guest readers with the Mortar Board at Ole Miss.
First Grade Fun with Adjectives!
Our first graders in Mrs. Porter’s and Mrs. Threlkeld’s classes are learning about adjectives with help from Spookley the Square Pumpkin! Students brainstormed adjectives to describe Spookley, created their own unique pumpkins, and enjoyed a special Spookley-themed snack to accompany the story.
LES Perfect Attendance Celebration!
We’re proud to recognize our elementary students who achieved perfect attendance for the 1st nine weeks! These dedicated Commodores enjoyed a special breakfast with donuts, juice, and ribbons to celebrate their accomplishments.
A big thank you to our PTO for providing the treats and helping us celebrate our students’ commitment to attending every day!
We’re proud to recognize our elementary students who achieved perfect attendance for the 1st nine weeks! These dedicated Commodores enjoyed a special breakfast with donuts, juice, and ribbons to celebrate their accomplishments.
A big thank you to our PTO for providing the treats and helping us celebrate our students’ commitment to attending every day!
LES Kindergarten Field Trip
Our Kindergartners had a fantastic day at Bull Bottom Farms in Duck Hill, MS. The students enjoyed a hands-on learning experience and created many memories!
50th DAY OF SCHOOL
Our Pre-K students marked the 50th day of school in style last Friday! They enjoyed Coke floats, games, and plenty of fun as they celebrated this milestone together.
Hands-on Math Fun in 2nd Grade!
Ms. Sicks’ and Mrs. Williams’ 2nd graders put their math skills into action by using Play-Doh to build rectangular array models. After creating their arrays, students wrote equations with repeated addition. This multi-sensory activity made learning both fun and meaningful, helping to deepen their understanding of addition.
Our first graders have been busy exploring consonant letter sounds in fun and creative ways! In Mrs. Threlkeld’s class, students used yarn painting to remember that /y/ says “y” as in yarn, and even celebrated the special “marriage” of Q and U.
COMMUNITY HELPERS
Thank you to the Oxford Police Department and Northeast MS Power Association for visiting our Kindergarteners! As part of their Community Helpers unit, students learned how people in our community work together to keep us safe and connected.
Thank you to the Oxford Police Department and Northeast MS Power Association for visiting our Kindergarteners! As part of their Community Helpers unit, students learned how people in our community work together to keep us safe and connected.
LES ROCK GARDEN
Our LES 2nd graders have been busy combining creativity and design! Students started by sketching a blueprint for a painted rock, then brought their ideas to life with bright colors and designs. Each student chose to take their rock home as a keepsake or leave it in the LES garden to share with everyone who visits.
Our LES 2nd graders have been busy combining creativity and design! Students started by sketching a blueprint for a painted rock, then brought their ideas to life with bright colors and designs. Each student chose to take their rock home as a keepsake or leave it in the LES garden to share with everyone who visits.
Progress reports will be released today, September 4, 2025.
Outdoor Learning with Fall Approaching
Last week, Ms. Gatlin’s PreK students discovered a walking stick while playing outside, and Ms. Migues’ class celebrated the first fall-like day with outdoor centers. What a wonderful way to welcome September!
Last week, Ms. Gatlin’s PreK students discovered a walking stick while playing outside, and Ms. Migues’ class celebrated the first fall-like day with outdoor centers. What a wonderful way to welcome September!
Move to Learn Live Events at LES & LUES
This week, our students enjoyed the Move to Learn wellness program!
The free initiative promotes student activity, focus, and energy through short, fun activity breaks. Students also learned valuable healthy living tips on sleep, hydration, and respectful communication, led by the engaging Move to Learn Coach.
Thank you to Move to Learn for bringing wellness and fun into our classrooms!
📸: Abby Still, Bailee Joslin, and Callie Curry for CMG
This week, our students enjoyed the Move to Learn wellness program!
The free initiative promotes student activity, focus, and energy through short, fun activity breaks. Students also learned valuable healthy living tips on sleep, hydration, and respectful communication, led by the engaging Move to Learn Coach.
Thank you to Move to Learn for bringing wellness and fun into our classrooms!
📸: Abby Still, Bailee Joslin, and Callie Curry for CMG
Lemonade Day
Mrs. Threlkeld’s first-grade class marked National Lemonade Day with hands-on learning experiences. Students enjoyed lemonade and lemon cookies, practiced descriptive writing, and applied math skills through “lemonade addition” activities.
Mrs. Threlkeld’s first-grade class marked National Lemonade Day with hands-on learning experiences. Students enjoyed lemonade and lemon cookies, practiced descriptive writing, and applied math skills through “lemonade addition” activities.
QUEST Program T-shirt Sale
Completed forms may be turned into LES or LUES offices. Thank you for your support!
Completed forms may be turned into LES or LUES offices. Thank you for your support!
FIRST GRADE FUN
Mrs. Porter’s first graders practiced the short vowel a last week with apple-themed activities. Students enjoyed an apple tasting, wrote about their favorite apple color, made apple hats, and listened to an apple read-aloud.
Mrs. Porter’s first graders practiced the short vowel a last week with apple-themed activities. Students enjoyed an apple tasting, wrote about their favorite apple color, made apple hats, and listened to an apple read-aloud.
BUILDING CLASSROOM COMMUNITIES
Mrs. Threlkeld’s class recently explored the importance of kindness and working together through a sweet activity. Students shared how each piece of candy is great by itself, but when mixed together, it becomes something even better—just like when we all work together as a class and community.
Mrs. Threlkeld’s class recently explored the importance of kindness and working together through a sweet activity. Students shared how each piece of candy is great by itself, but when mixed together, it becomes something even better—just like when we all work together as a class and community.
LES & LUES OPEN HOUSE RECAP
Last night was full of smiles, excitement, and Commodore spirit at Lafayette Elementary and Upper Elementary’s Open House!
Thank you to all of our families who came out to meet teachers and help our students feel confident and ready for the first day of school.
We can't wait to welcome our youngest Commodores back tomorrow!
Last night was full of smiles, excitement, and Commodore spirit at Lafayette Elementary and Upper Elementary’s Open House!
Thank you to all of our families who came out to meet teachers and help our students feel confident and ready for the first day of school.
We can't wait to welcome our youngest Commodores back tomorrow!
Stay informed this school year!
Access the updated 2025–2026 Student Handbook by visiting the Parent Resources section of our website.
Access the updated 2025–2026 Student Handbook by visiting the Parent Resources section of our website.
