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.
LCSD Bus Routes for the 2025-2026 school year are available on the website and through the link below.
https://tinyurl.com/27xz9up2
Lafayette Elementary School parents are invited to attend our Annual Title 1 meeting immediately before the LES Open House from 4:00-4:30 pm, with doors closing at 3:55.
Get ready to kick off the new school year!
Join us for Open House on July 28th & 29th—check below for building-specific details!
Join us for Open House on July 28th & 29th—check below for building-specific details!
Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application
The application is open for the 2025-2026 school year. One application per household must be completed each year.
Visit https://www.gocommodores.org/page/food-services to access the Meal Benefit Application and/or make online lunch payments.
The application is open for the 2025-2026 school year. One application per household must be completed each year.
Visit https://www.gocommodores.org/page/food-services to access the Meal Benefit Application and/or make online lunch payments.
Pre-K Team Attends Elevate Conference
This June, our Pre-K teachers attended the Elevate Your Classroom Conference in Nashville, bringing back fresh ideas and renewed enthusiasm for the year ahead!
A highlight of the trip? Meeting early childhood favorite Jack Hartmann and comedian Gerry Brooks, whose humor and insights left everyone inspired!
We’re so proud of our teachers’ dedication to lifelong learning and can’t wait for them to share this energy with our youngest learners.
This June, our Pre-K teachers attended the Elevate Your Classroom Conference in Nashville, bringing back fresh ideas and renewed enthusiasm for the year ahead!
A highlight of the trip? Meeting early childhood favorite Jack Hartmann and comedian Gerry Brooks, whose humor and insights left everyone inspired!
We’re so proud of our teachers’ dedication to lifelong learning and can’t wait for them to share this energy with our youngest learners.
STUDENT REGISTRATION UPDATE
Honoring Excellence in Education
We are incredibly proud to share that three of our educators from Lafayette Elementary School were recently recognized by the Chicksa District of the Natchez Trace Council of the Boy Scouts of America for their dedication and service.
Mrs. Kelley Hunter and Mr. Brady Cairns were each awarded the Albert K. Fretwell Award, which honors educators who exemplify the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law in the classroom.
Mrs. Misty Wright received the District Award of Merit—the highest honor a Scouting District can bestow—for her exceptional contributions to the success and development of youth in our community.
As Johnny Price, Chicksa District Awards Chairman, shared:
“We are very proud to honor three deserving educators from Lafayette Elementary School.”
Congratulations to Mrs. Hunter, Mr. Cairns, and Mrs. Wright for their commitment to shaping young lives.
