Dear Families,

It is hard to believe we are less than six weeks away from the last day of school on May 22. The remainder of the year will be both exciting and very busy as we work to finish strong and celebrate our students’ growth and accomplishments.

During the week of April 20–24, we have several important events planned. Our school will host a Mental Health Fair on April 23, led by our mental health practitioner, Ms. Davis. This will be a great opportunity to support student well-being and provide helpful resources for families. On April 20, our 5th grade students will participate in a field trip to Topgolf. We will also celebrate our first-ever Student Appreciation Week from April 27–30, where we will recognize and honor our students. Please note that there will be no school on Friday, May 1.

As we move into May, students in grades 3–5 will take the Kentucky Summative Assessments (KSA) between May 4–15. Students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade will participate in Spring MAP testing during this same window. These assessments are important opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning and growth.

We are also excited to host a Pre-K Family Fun Day on April 23. Toward the end of the year, we will celebrate two important milestones:

Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony – May 21 at 10:30 AM

5th Grade Promotion Ceremony – May 22 at 10:30 AM

As always, your partnership is critical during this busy season. Please continue to reinforce the importance of daily attendance, strong academic effort, and positive behavior. Encouraging your child to stay focused, motivated, and to demonstrate great character will help them finish the year successfully.

Additionally, please ensure that all school materials, including Chromebooks and chargers, are accounted for as we prepare for end-of-year collection. More information will be shared soon regarding these procedures.

Thank you for your continued support of our school. Let’s work together to make these final weeks meaningful, productive, and celebratory for all of our students.

Ramon Wales

Principal

Important Dates:

4/23 Mental Health Festival-students will have fun activities to learn coping skills and why our Minds Matter.

April 27-30 Student Appreciation Week. Be on the lookout for the fun week we have planned to love and appreciate all of our students. The students picked the daily themes. Flyer should come home this week.

4/28 Field Day(Fun games all day for the students) K-5

4/29 Spring Fling Dance 6:00-7:30PM

4/30 Derby Ready-dress to impress like we are going to the Derby! We will be having races, a parade and fun for all. 

5/1 No School/Oaks Day

News for You!

Summer Camps: Here is an extensive list of camps offered throughout the city.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W7yqnO47R579hPfz2sKlVCZQ0ZAgdsDO/view?usp=drive_link

RISE Community Resource Event: Families are invited to attend the RISE: Resources in Shawnee to Empower Our Community event—an opportunity to connect with helpful resources and support for the whole family.

This free event will include community resources, healthcare information, summer camps and jobs for youth, and more—plus free food!

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026

⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Northwest Neighborhood Place

4018 W. Market St.

This is a great opportunity to learn about resources available in our community and get connected for the summer ahead.

Scholars of the Month.

Every month teachers elect one student who is shining bright. These students are responsible scholars leading the way. Keep up the good work!

From Ms. Barnes-School Counselor

3rd-5th grade parent: State (KSA) Testing is around the corner. Testing Dates are May 5-22, 2006.  During this time please make sure your student is here everyday.  Make sure they get plenty of sleep and give them additional words of encouragement each day.

5th grade parents: if you have questions or concerns regarding the middle school your 5th grader is assigned to, please give me a call at 502-586-6108 or email me at milessa.barnes@jefferson.kyschools.us. The transfer window opens May 5th. You can call or email me if you need assistance.

5th grade promotion ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026. Please watch for additional information.

Free Adult English classes are being offered at Lassiter Middle School. For more information click here.

JCPS EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

OUR SOCCER TEAM IS DOING FANTASTIC.

MLE vs Kerrick, We won! Congrats to our champions for working so hard. Come on and out and support our team.

You-niversity Performance

Men Of Quality has ended. Our scholars learned many new leadership skills and even how to tie their own tie.

We had a very special visitor at our school. Congressman Morgan McGarvey came and spent the morning with us and read to Ms. Winter's first grade class. His Deputy Director of Community Engagement and Grants, Elizabeth Pena is a MInor's Lane Alumni. Our future is very bright for our students.