La Crosse Elementary

***Please note an important correction!*** 🎶 Attention Parents of Rising 6th Grade Band Students! 🎶 If your child is signed up for 6th grade band next school year (2025–2026), please note an important correction! Letters were sent home recently, but the date listed was incorrect. The correct information is below: 📅 Correct Date: Tuesday, May 20th 🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 PM 📍 Location: MCMS Auxiliary Gym Join us for Music & Arts Instrument Rental Night—a great opportunity to try out instruments, ask questions, and get everything your student needs to start band off right! Please see the corrected letter below. Thank you for your understanding! 📧 Questions? Contact Mr. Mingea at mmingea@mcpsweb.org

If you are still receiving this text message or email, ...don’t dismiss it! It is NOT a scam. It is your invitation to our new messaging system that our teachers will be using in the 2025-2026 school year. Sign up today using directions provided in the message. You can download the MCPS app by scanning the QR code in the image.

Join Us for a Free Summer of STEM Exploration! Get ready to dive into a week of hands-on fun and high-tech learning at the Computer Science Summer STEM Camps! These exciting, no-cost camps are the perfect opportunity for rising 4th through 7th graders to explore the world of coding, robotics, and technology—no prior experience needed! ELEMENTARY STEM CAMP (Rising 4th & 5th Graders) 📅 Dates & Locations: June 9–13 at Clarksville Elementary and Chase City Elementary (Old BHS) June 23–27 at LaCrosse Elementary ⏰ Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 💻 Activities: Build and code using LEGO bricks, explore new tech tools, and enjoy creative problem-solving. 🚌 Transportation: Morning transportation available Monday–Thursday Afternoon pickup required Friday drop-off and pickup required 🥪 Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided—or bring your own! MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM CAMP (Rising 6th & 7th Graders) 📅 Date: June 23–27, 2025 📍 Location: Mecklenburg County Middle School ⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 💻 Activities: Use Hummingbird Robotics kits to build and code your own robotic creations. Imagination is required—no coding experience necessary! 🚌 Transportation: Morning transportation available Monday–Thursday Afternoon pickup required Friday drop-off and pickup required 🥪 Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided—or bring your own! 🚀 READY TO REGISTER? Visit www.mcpsweb.org and click the “Summer STEM Camp” link for more information and to sign up. These camps are funded through an ACSE grant from the Virginia Department of Education. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to ignite your child’s curiosity and creativity this summer!

Say hello to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the MCPS app! With the addition of Classrooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians check your email/text for instructions to sign up and access new features- another round of invites were sent this morning! Building admin are utilizing it the remainder of the semester, and teachers/staff will begin using it the 25-26 school year.

Due to impending bad weather this evening, all after school activities will be Canceled for March 31, 2025.

Say hello to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the MCPS app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians check your email/text for instructions to sign up and access new features.

Say hello to two-way messaging in the MCPS app! The same district app now offers class announcements and parent-teacher chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app after March 19. Download for Android https://aptg.co/87p_J7 Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/9yLTv8

🎨✨ Join us for the Mecklenburg County Public Schools ART EXPO! ✨🎨 📅 Date: April 10, 2025 🕔 Time: 5:00-7:00 PM 📍 Location: Mecklenburg County Middle School Cafeteria Come celebrate the incredible creativity of our students and experience an evening filled with inspiring artwork! Don't miss this chance to support our young artists . 🖌️

Statement Regarding This Morning's Incident at MCPS School Division

All after-school activities today are cancelled - Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

"CTE Credentials Matter!" 🏆 Virginia students earned over 158,452 industry-recognized credentials in 2022-23! From healthcare to IT to skilled trades, CTE certifications open doors to high-paying careers. 💼🔍 📢 Find out how YOU can earn CTE credentials! Join us at the CTE Connect Event TOMORROW, February 25 from 4-7 PM! If you're in grades 4-11, this is your chance to explore career options. 🎓

***UPDATE: Due to the conditions of the school parking lots, 12-month employees may work remotely*** Tomorrow, February 21st, will be a remote learning day.

Tomorrow, February 21st, will be a remote learning day. All 12-month employees should report at 10:00 AM.

Schools and Offices will be CLOSED Thursday, February 20, 2025. This shall be considered a REMOTE LEARNING DAY. 12 month employees are expected to check in and work from home, with the exception of Transportation and Maintenance (12-month) staff - who should contact their immediate supervisor for direction.

Due to the expected winter weather, tomorrow, February 19th, will be a remote learning day. Students will receive assignments today to complete at home. Information for 12-month employees will be shared at a later time.

"Fact Check!" ✅ More than 293,849 students enroll in CTE courses annually in Virginia! With 17 career clusters and multiple pathways, students gain hands-on experience and earn industry-recognized credentials. 💪🔧 📅 Want to see what CTE is all about? Join the CTE Connect Event on February 25 from 4-7 PM! Students in grades 4-11 can explore career pathways and hands-on learning opportunities. 🎯

Due to the potential for hazardous road conditions, schools will be CLOSED for students tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12th. All 12 month employees should report on a TWO HOUR DELAY.

Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, February 11th. - Parent/Teacher Conferences at the high school and middle school have been rescheduled to Thursday, February 13th (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM).

"Did You Know?" 📢 98% of CTE completers graduate with a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma! 🎓 Career & Technical Education (CTE) equips students with real-world skills, preparing them for success in college and careers. 💼💡 🎉 Want to learn more? Join us at the CTE Connect Event on February 25 from 4-7 PM! If you’re in grades 4-11, come explore exciting career pathways! 🚀

📢 Calling all parents of future Pre-K, Head Start, and Kindergarten students! 📢 Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Join us on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM for PK/K Registration Day at Mecklenburg County Public Schools. 📌 What to Bring: ✅ Original Birth Certificate ✅ Immunization Record ✅ Proof of Residency (2 forms) ✅ Proof of Income (for Pre-K & Head Start only) ✅ Driver’s License or Passport 🔹 Pre-K students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 30, 2025 and attend with you for screening. 🔹 Kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30, 2025. 🔹 Head Start is free for qualifying families! Don't worry if you don’t have all documents—come register anyway! We’re excited to welcome our newest learners! 🎉 #EarlyEducation #MCPS #KindergartenRegistration #PreK #HeadStart