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Principal's Corner & Newsletter

Principal's Newsletters 

 

The Principal's Newsletter is our monthly parent newsletter. It is the best place to receive recent and upcoming Lenart News. The newsletter will be sent to parent emails on Sundays monthly and posted on the website. 

 

August 2025

Dear Lenart Families,


The time is finally here! Tomorrow, August 18th is the big day for our K-8 students as school begins! Our Pre-K Students arrive Tuesday, August 19th (CPS Family Calendar). Share this email with any family members that are dropping off or picking up your child. Help keep traffic flowing and our students safe by not double parking or pulling into the staff parking lot. Give your baby a hug before they enter the building as we are building systems and structures for day one. We got this!


At Lenart, we believe students thrive both academically and socially when strong connections exist between staff, families, and the broader community. Together, we build a network of support where every student feels safe, valued, and inspired to reach their highest potential. Your partnership plays a vital role in our school’s and our students’ success.


Our dedicated staff remains committed to fostering your child’s academic achievement and social-emotional well-being. This year, we will continue to nurture a culture of collaboration, connection, and inclusivity, grounded in the belief that we are stronger when we work together. To best support you and your child’s immediate needs, your first line of questions should always go to the classroom teacher, then to the main office, and lastly administration. 


Great news, we are fully staffed for day one for our students! Our new music teacher Mr. Bravo will be joining us on Monday. We hope you enjoyed meeting all of our teachers at the B2S Social last Thursday. 


We look forward to a great year!


School Communication

  • Principal Newsletter: Monthly via email on Sundays and posted on the school’s website (link).
  • Teacher Newsletter: Weekly via email
  • LLP Room Reps: Weekly via email
  • Main Office Hours: 7:15am-3:00pm | 773-535-0040
  • Communication from administration, teachers, and staff members can be expected between the hours of 7:45 AM and 2:45 PM Monday-Friday. Please allow up to 48 school-business hours for a response. 

Upcoming Dates

August 18th: First Day of School for K-8

August 19th: First Day of School for Pre-K

August 26th: LSC Meeting at 3:30pm in the Lenart Library

September 1st: No School- Labor Day

September 4th: Back To School Night 4-6pm | Principal’s Message in Auditorium at 4pm with classrooms to follow

Want to see future weeks? View the Lenart parent calendar here | CPS Calendar


School Hours

  • Start Time: 7:45 AM
  • End Time: 2:45 PM 
  • Early Student Drop Off: 7:00 AM through Door 1 (free early care to all families)
  • Regular Student Drop Off: 7:30 AM at playground | inclement weather prospective doors

Arrival & Dismissal

  • Pre-K: Door 6- Auditorium
  • K-5: Door 4- Perry St. 
  • 6-8: Door 2- La Salle St. 
  • Early Arrival: 7:00am through Door 1 
  • K-8 Regular Arrival: 7:30-7:45am playground | Inclement weather → students will go inside arriving at their assigned doors. 
  • Dismissal: 2:45pm
  • All students must be picked up promptly at dismissal unless they are enrolled in the partner after care program.
  • Something To Build Upon (STBU) offers a paid after care program for families in need of extended supervision. After care runs daily from 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM, and the cost of the program is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. Families who are interested in enrolling their child(ren) in STBU after care can sign up using the following link: STBU Sign Up Link | [email protected]. Please reach out to STBU for any questions about their programming as this is a vendor. New! This year STBU will have access to a school phone during the STBU hours of 3:30pm-6:00pm (773-535-0040 EXT 21519).
    • STBU begins August 25th during the 2nd week of school
    • Free OST After School programs will tentatively begin in September. Programming in OST is limited and runs throughout different seasons. More information to come.
  • There is no late pick-up past 3:00 PM for students who are not enrolled in the STBU after care. Students who are not picked up by 3:00 PM will be considered stranded, and the school will be required to initiate the CPS Child Stranded Protocol. In such cases, families will also be required to meet with school administration to discuss the matter.
  • No double parking or blocking the street. Ensure you pull your car all the way over in a parking spot. No families should enter the staff parking lot or park their car longer than drop off to allow all families to get their children to school safely. 

Safety- Your child’s safety is our priority! 

  • Door 1 is our main entrance for families. If you would like to come to the main office, you must ring the doorbell to be buzzed in, check in with security and then go to the main office. Families may not enter the building at any other door for safety reasons. 
  • Do not double park, block traffic, or pull into the school’s parking lot during arrival/dismissal as this is for our students and staff to safely exit the building. 
  • Cell phones- For student safety, students are not permitted to use cell phones, Apple watches, or other tech devices during the school day nor during early arrival or after school. Cell phones should be put away and turned off during the day. Classroom teachers will inform you if they are collecting cell phones. 

Medical Forms-

Medical Forms due October 15, 2025

The State of Illinois requires parents/guardians to provide proof of required immunizations and school physical exams before October 15, 2025, or their child will face exclusion from school.

Physical Examination - Due upon enrollment or no later than 10/15/25 for:

  • Must be completed within 12 months prior to entry to: PE/PK, Kindergarten, 6th Grade, 9th Grade, and any student entering CPS for the first time.

Vision Examination - Due upon enrollment or no later than 10/15/25 for

  • Entering the State of Illinois for the first time at any grade level.
  • Entering kindergarten.

Dental Examination - Due 5/15/26 for Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, and 9th Grade

All medical forms can be found here

Additional Notes

  • PE- Students are not required to wear PE uniforms. Instead, they should come dressed in comfortable athleisure wear, ready for PE activities.
  • School Fee Information- Due October 1st via e-pay ($200 first child | $125 additional children). 
  • Lenart Lions Pride Parent Group (LLP)- Stay up to date with information from our parent's club (website | email | Opt in for Room-Rep Communication).
  • Student T-Shirt Size- Please complete this google form if you have not done so already. 
  • Volunteer Application- Every school year, you must re-submit your volunteer status (link). Questions, please contact Clerk Fleming ([email protected] | 773-535-0040).