Hello Charles England Families!
Just a quick reminder that there will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 5, due to a Teacher Workday. Our office will also be closed that day. Classes and regular office hours will resume on Wednesday, November 6.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We’re grateful to have you as part of our Charles England community!
Students in Mrs. Sheets’ class are engaged multi-step Math problems. Love seeing Exit Tickets in action so Mrs. Sheets can check for student understanding!
Book Character Day was a success!
School Picture Day is Tomorrow for Friday, November 1st!
Small Group Reading in action with Mrs. Walters 1st Graders!
It was great having Mayor Hayes and Lexington City Council Members visit with our 3rd Graders today.
2nd Graders learned today about folk tales!
We are excited to welcome our students and staff back to the Charles England Hive this week! #CelebrateMonday is our way to kick off the week on an upbeat and hopeful note as we #ThriveInTheHive!
Community Meeting Recap and Giveaway Winners
On October 15, our community came together for an engaging evening at Southwest Elementary Global Academy. Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal while sharing their valuable insights and feedback. Each participant received a raffle ticket, and we are excited to announce the big winners of our Walmart and Food Lion gift cards!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the success of the event. Your participation strengthens our community and helps us thrive together. Stay tuned for more updates and events as we continue to #ThriveInTheHive!
Our principal loves making Principal Positive Phone Calls home! Teachers are nominating students who are demonstrating one of the five Energy Bus Principles in action. It's a special time to recognize students for a job well done.
Parents/Caregivers: Please make sure we have your updated contact information so you don't miss a special phone call home!
We appreciate having the Lexington Fire Department visiting our 2nd Graders today to teach us about fire safety!
2nd Graders in Mrs. Freeman's class were treated to a special milk & cookies read aloud by Principal Gaillard for being on The Energy Bus!
We are on board The Energy Bus with Ms. Bagwell's 5th Grade Today! Today, students get to babysit Jacket the Bus! They shared positive energy with Ms. Freeman's 2nd Grade class with fist pumps and treats! #ThriveInTheHive
This week, Dr. Nakia Hardy led a comprehensive staff meeting at Charles England Elementary School, where educators and staff came together to discuss key district updates and initiatives. The agenda included important topics such as the district’s Energy Bus initiative, demographic trends, programs and new initiatives, and updates on the strategic plan. Dr. Hardy also provided a detailed update on the district’s cell phone policy, staffing changes, and sought valuable feedback on the school calendar and budget. The meeting concluded with an open discussion, allowing staff to ask questions and share insights as Lexington City Schools continues to work toward its goals for the year.
October is National Bullying Prevention & Cyberbullying Awareness Month! 💙 Let’s unite to create safe, inclusive spaces—online and in real life—where everyone feels respected and valued. Together, we can stop bullying and promote kindness. #ThriveInTheHive
Dear Jackets,
October is Principals Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and leadership of our incredible principals at Lexington City Schools. Their unwavering commitment to our students and staff plays a vital role in fostering a positive learning environment and driving our educational mission forward.
This month, let’s take the time to acknowledge their efforts and show our appreciation by writing a note or sending a message to your principal, expressing your gratitude for their guidance and support.
Remember to use the hashtag #ThriveInTheHive when sharing your messages of appreciation on social media!
Thank you for your continued support and collaboration. Let’s make this month a special one for our school leaders!
This week, Dr. Hardy held a Student Advisory Meeting at CEES, where students had the chance to share their thoughts on school experiences, activities, and ways to improve the cafeteria. The students' valuable feedback and ideas will help shape a better school environment for everyone. It was a productive and engaging session, highlighting the importance of student voices in making positive changes!
Lexington City Schools Celebrated World School Milk Day!
On September 25th, 2024, we celebrated World School Milk Day with some fantastic photos submitted by the manager at Pickett Elementary! Students enjoyed Maola milk in Chocolate, Strawberry, and 1% Unflavored!
Learn more about Maola here: maolamilk.com
#WorldSchoolMilkDay #LexingtonCitySchools #MaolaMilk
💙🧡 Our amazing beginning and new LCS teachers took a tour of the Lexington communities they’ll be serving! So excited for them to get to know our wonderful town!
Special thanks to Ms. Tracy Dalton for going the extra mile and safely driving us around today! #LCSCommunity #WelcomeTeachers #LexingtonPride #ThriveInTheHive
📢 Penny Drive Fundraiser for United Way! 📢
From September 23rd to 27th, we’re hosting a Penny Drive to support United Way! Each class will compete to earn the most “points” by bringing in coins (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters) or dollar bills. 💰
🎉 The class with the most points wins a MOVIE DAY with POPCORN! 🍿🎬
Teachers, please remember to submit your daily collections to Ms. Threatt—district policy requires that no money be kept overnight.
Our district goal is 100% staff participation (even $1 counts!). If we hit the mark by Tuesday, our school could win a Hot Chocolate Bar! ☕🍫
To donate, stop by on Monday, Wednesday morning, or Friday to complete the donation form. Want a chance to win $10,000? Set up a 12-month donation of one hour’s pay per month for a shot at the prize! Forms will be in your box on Monday.
Let’s work together to make this a huge success! 🙌 #UnitedWay #Fundraiser #PennyDrive #GivingBack
