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Welcome Back! Amazing Light Farms Families,
This short week marked the true start to fall here in Texas as the temperatures finally dropped and we broached the second nine weeks of school. Second grade had a blast at the Dallas Arboretum, and we began to settle into our routines for teaching and learning. This year our focus has been on responsive instruction, and I am proud of the work our teams are putting in to responding to data through collaboration and thinking outside the box with flexibly grouping students. When our teams work closely together, we can better guarantee similar outcomes across the classrooms and pursue high levels of learning for all kids.
Looking ahead, we have some big events next week with our October House Rally and PTO's Boo Bash event. It's hard to believe that we're already halfway through October - The holidays will be upon us before we know it, which means lots of opportunities for parent engagement and events around the Farm.
A few things: - As the weather gets cooler and we start to see more jackets at school, I wanted to offer a helpful tip: Please consider marking your child's name on the tag in their coats, jackets, and hoodies with a Sharpie. Over the coming weeks and months, we will typically see hundreds of items in our lost and found, and this will help get items back to their rightful owners. Thank you for help with this!
That's all for now. Have a fantastic weekend, and we'll see you soon!
Warmly, Principal Turner |
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LFE Campus Goals Together We Champion: Refine existing systems and processes to provide responsive instruction to ensure that every student learns at high levels.
Together We Cultivate: Arrange frequent, diverse opportunities for students, staff, and families to develop a strong sense of connection to the campus.
Together We Empower: Build capacity to gather diagnostic data on student achievement and provide responsive instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
Together We Prosper: Partner with families and provide insights and resources to equip them to extend student learning and support into the home. |
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Monday, October 19th - Author visit - Josh Funk, classroom spelling bee (participants only) Tuesday, October 20th - District wide Pink Out Day (wear pink) Friday, October 23rd - House Rallies (parents by invite), PTO Boo Bash 5:00-6:30 Week of October 26-30 - Red Ribbon Week (see dress up days), 3rd Grade Swim Week |
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HEB Excellence in Education Awards H-E-B is now accepting applications for the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, which awards cash prizes to educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and their communities. To commemorate 25 years of excellence in education, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools in 2027.
All state-certified public school educators currently teaching in Texas, as well as Texas early childhood education centers/schools, are eligible to apply before November 1, 2026 at heblovesteachers.com/apply/. |
Family Resource Center Updates Happy October! We are excited to share the Family Resource Center October Newsletter with our Prosper ISD community.
We have a variety of wonderful events and resources lined up this month to support our special education families. Click the link below to check out the Newsletter:
October FRC Newsletter |
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LFE School Clubs Information We are excited to roll out our school clubs for the 25-26 school year very soon. Be on the lookout here for more information about our club offerings.
In order for a student to participate in clubs, parents must fill out a permission form using the button below. Additionally, you may find information about our offerings below. The list of clubs will grow as applications from sponsors are approved, so stay tuned for those meeting dates and communication soon! |
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Author Visit - Josh Funk The Light Farms Library will be hosting a visit from author Josh Funk on October 19th. Josh Funk writes the much loved "It's Not" Fractured Fairy Tale books as well as the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast picture book series. He's going to talk about writing stories and creating characters with all grade levels. Prosper ISD is partnering with Neighbor Books in McKinney to allow families to purchase a book to be autographed by Josh Funk. Click the QR code below to be taken to the special site. Books will be delivered straight to Light Farms. Please be sure to follow the instructions on the second page of the flyer so that your book will be autographed and delivered to Light Farms. The deadline for ordering through Neighbor Books is September 30th! After September 30th, you are still welcome to buy a book from Amazon or another store and send it to the library by October 15th. Please be sure to include a note with your student's name and teacher.
Josh Funk Author Visit Book Order Form |
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Boo Bash Signups Dear Light Farms Families,
Boo Bash is almost here, and we need your help to make it happen!
We’re still looking for volunteers and trunk-or-treat hosts. Whether you can give just 15 minutes or host a trunk, your support makes a big difference!
As a special thank-you, volunteers will be entered into a gift basket raffle, and four additional gift baskets will be awarded to our trunk-decorating winners!
Each basket includes a generous Medspa gift certificate featuring a massage, IV treatment, and other special offers, plus goodies donated by local businesses!
Host a Trunk: https://form.jotform.com/262568333768066
Volunteer: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090E45A4A62CA1FE3-65967517-boobash?useFullSite=false
Boo Bash wouldn’t be possible without our amazing families. Thank you for helping create special memories for our students! |
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Join PTO! Get involved by joining the Light Farms PTO! You'll receive access to the PTO newsletter, social media site, directory, and PTO sponsored volunteer opportunities. The Light Farms PTO supports our staff and students in so many wonderful ways, and we would love for all of our families to join. Below are just some of the ways that PTO has supported our school in previous years:
- Gaga Pit
- Grade Level Learning Experiences
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Ice Cream Social
- Family Pizza Night
- STEM Night (on-site Perot Museum)
- Winter Parties
- End of Year Parties
- 5th Grade Party
- Small Playground Shade Sail
- Vitro Turf for Playground Surface
- Recess Equipment
- Spirit Wear
- Student Shirts
- Teacher Grants
We appreciate your support and participation! |
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| BEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TEXAS
Named by HEB’s Excellence in Education Awards as the Best Large District in the State of Texas, Prosper ISD has an established 67-year history that is grounded in the humble roots of a farming community, now soaring to the fastest growing school district in Texas, due in no small part to the pursuit of excellence in the arts, academics and athletics. Our students and staff are routinely recognized on the local, state, and national levels for outstanding achievements, and our teachers are highly qualified experts who bring out the best in every student.
ABOUT PROSPER ISD
Prosper ISD is a school district located north of Dallas in Collin and Denton Counties. The district spans approximately 58 square miles and serves more than 32,000 students in 20 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 4 high schools, and one early childhood school.
🫶 THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR SUPPORTING OUR TEACHERS & STUDENTS
In November 2023, an overwhelming majority of voters approved $2.7 billion to continue building excellence in Prosper ISD. Thank you for your continued financial commitment to our district.
And while our facilities are second to none, we know that it is the people who make the difference in Prosper ISD. From our bus drivers to our teachers to our teacher assistants, our staff is here to support students as they pursue their dreams of excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics.
Email: lightfarmsinfo@prosper-isd.net Location: 1100 Cypress Creek Way Celina, TX 75009 Phone: 945-678-2400 |
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