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Important Info:
Aug 12 - Classroom Placements available in Infinite Campus (grade 1-5)
Aug 14 - Meet the Teacher, 3:00-4:00
Aug 17 - 1st Day of School - NOT a late start day
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All 1st - 5th grade
Aug 17, 18, 19 - Kindergarten Schedule
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Last name A-L will attend 7:50-10:45
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Last name M-Z will attend 11:50-2:50
Aug 19 - Kindergarten Class Placements available
Aug 22 - 1st full day for all Kindergarten students
Sep 1 - Back to School Night - more details coming soon
Sep 5 - No School, Labor Day
Direct Ask Campaign
The Direct Ask Campaign is our largest fundraiser of the year. The LES PTO supports about 70% of the LES operating budget and funds essential functions for all of our students. Please consider contributing to this fundraiser.
Please take a moment to thoughtfully read the letter from our PTO which explains our Direct Ask Campaign.
You can support the Direct Ask Campaign by check or by clicking the PayPal link below.
The story of the bell...
The iconic bell in front of Louisville Elementary School has become a hallmark of many first and last day of school photos, but did you know the history of the bell dates back over 140 years?
The Louisville History Museum researched the history of the bell and shared their findings with us. It is strongly believed the bell dates back to 1881, which is the year that the Louisville Grade School at Spruce and Jefferson opened. This is now the site of Memory Square Park. Local historian Carolyn Conarroe did research and states in her book "Louisville Legends" that the bell dates back to 1881. Also, the bell can be seen in the school's bell tower in historic photos that are from before 1903, which is the year that the school was remodeled and enlarged. This makes the bell one of the oldest artifacts from Louisville's history, as Louisville was founded in 1878 and incorporated in 1882. The bell was manufactured by Goulds Mfg. Co. of Seneca Falls, NY. It is 33 inches in diameter and weighs approximately 700 pounds. When Louisville Elementary School opened its doors in 1964, the bell was relocated to the front of the building. Now our community can enjoy this piece of Louisville history each time they visit our school!
Read more about the history of the Louisville Grade School, the famous bell, and the construction of Louisville Elementary School by reading the Fall 2021 edition of the Louisville Historian.
District and School News
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A lot is happening in the Boulder Valley School District. As you may have heard, we have been working hard on the All Together for All Students Strategic Plan. Following all of the craziness of the past couple years, we will be working to bring you back up to speed – and I’m excited to share that we are seeing results, especially at the previously underserved schools where we have invested additional resources and support.
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Welcome Back to School, BVSD! Every new school year is filled with opportunity. I am exceptionally excited to not only welcome students and staff back to class this fall, but to see what they accomplish during the 2022-2023 school year.
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Welcome back BVSD families! We are excited to welcome our students and are hopeful to start this school year with a more typical health outlook.
Although there continues to be COVID-19 infections in our communities, due to the protective factors of vaccination (BVSD COVID vaccine data) and prior infections, the majority of individuals are not experiencing severe illness or hospitalization. And, as we begin the transition from pandemic COVID to more routine communicable disease control methods, how we handle COVID-19 in school will change too.
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Boulder Valley School District is offering a special help center for parents who need assistance setting up their parent portal accounts, completing their annual data updates, enrolling a new to BVSD student, and submitting applications for free and reduced-price lunches. Computers will be available to use and professionals will be there to help. No appointments necessary!
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The free meal program for all students will not be extended into the 2022-23 school year. If your child ever eats a school meal, there are important changes to be aware of. Please see important info on free meals ending and how to set up your child's meal payment account.
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Despite efforts on the national and state levels, the pandemic Free Meal program for all students will not be extended this school year. We strongly encourage families to apply to see if students in their households can qualify. The application must be filled out every school year.