Principal's Corner & Newsletter

May 2026

 

Hi Lenart Families,

May is here, our last full month of school. We have had an incredible school year full of family engagement, learning and growth! Looking ahead, we have a super busy 5 weeks! Thank you to all for coming out to our LLP Walk-A-Thon! We had a special visit from Alderman Hall. We have raised $31,000 and we can still raise more! 

Most of our OST after school programs have now concluded for the school year with the exception of Choir, Broadway, Flag Football and Track. Dismissal remains at 2:45pm with late pickup until 3:00pm. If you need extended care, please sign up for our partner program- Something To Build Upon (link). 

Our EOY final district testing for Star360 and iReady is this week, along with Math & Science Night is on May 7th, and Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4th-8th. Our final Showcase is on May 15th at 1pm in person or virtual, and our Annual LLP x Lenart Picnic on May 29th! Come be with us in person for all of these events! 

We hope to see you build community with us during our last 5 weeks of the school year! Don't forget to view this month's Homeroom Highlights as a glance into our classrooms.

Principal Adams

Dates

May 1st- Q4 Progress Reports Go Home | School Lunch Hero Day! 

May 2nd- CJML Competition

May 4th-May 8th- Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5th and 6th- EOY iReady & Star360 Testing

May 5th- 5th grade Field Trip

May 7th- Math & Science Night 

May 8th- Pre-K Field Trip- Chicago Children's Museum

May 11th-15th-  School Nurse Appreciation Week - Nurse Burns

May 12th- Algebra Exit Exam | 6th Grade Springfield | Alumni Day

May 13th - K-5th Magic Show | 8th Grade Decision Day

May 14th- K-5 Field Trip- Brookfield Trip

May 15th- Final Showcase at 1pm, Join in person or online! 

May 17th-20th- 8th Grade DC Trip

May 18th- Speech and Language Pathologist Day - Ms. Mhoon

May 19th- LSC Meeting

May 22nd- 8th Grade Luncheon & Ribbon Ceremony

May 25th- NO SCHOOL

May 26th- Middle School CPR Training

May 27th- 8th Grade 6 Flags Trip

May 29th- Annual LLP School Picnic 

June 1st- 8th Grade Graduation

June 3rd- Last Day for Pre-K Students*

June 4th- Last Day of School Students

Lion Culture 

Annual LLP x Lenart Picnic

Get ready to grab your sun hats and picnic blankets! We are absolutely thrilled to officially invite you to one of the most anticipated events of our school year- our Annual LLP Picnic! This year, we are elevating the experience to ensure a day filled with joy, connection, and high-energy fun for everyone. Our goal is to create a vibrant atmosphere where our community can shine, and we have curated a schedule that balances exciting student activities with meaningful family time. Why This Year’s Picnic Will Be the Best Yet:

 

Action-Packed Student Zones: We have a wide variety of events lined up! We will have Rainbow Cone Ice Cream pop up, organized games, face painting, live art, a DJ, and a petting zoo! Our students will be fully engaged in activities designed to celebrate their hard work this year.

 

Quality Family Time: We’ve carved out dedicated space for you to relax and enjoy the sunshine with your children along with time to mix and mingle with other families. It’s all about building those core memories together!

 

Structured Time: Our schedule ensures our wonderful teachers have their designated prep and lunch blocks, meaning they’ll be fully refreshed and ready to jump into the festivities with you and your students. Students will also have lunch built into the schedule so no one has to pause the fun! 

 

Safety First: As always, we are prioritizing a secure and organized environment so that the only thing you have to worry about is which snack to eat first! Last year we did have a student severely break their arm while we had parents, caregivers and staff present. With structured time, games, and volunteers, we hope safety will continue to be prioritized. 

 

But Wait… There’s More!

 

Mark Your Calendars:

Date: Friday, May 29th

Location: Lenart Field (if it rains we will have stations inside)

Next Steps: Make sure you are an approved Level 2 Volunteer (link), send your ID to clerk Fleming, and you connect with your room reps about your class t-shirts. 

Time: You are welcome to come as early as 7am to set up. Mix and Mingle in the morning and then the festivities will begin!

We are choosing to focus on the incredible energy of our students and the strength of our school by building community. This event is a celebration of us, and we can’t wait to see your smiling faces there. Let’s make this a day to remember!

 

Survey For SY27 Budget → CLICK HERE

CPS will release budgets for next school year soon. We hope you enjoyed our CIWP presentation and gave feedback. Here is our budget survey where your voice matters! Please help us decide where money should be allocated for our students. 

Spirit Wear → CLICK HERE

Our Lenart Spirit Wear Store with 1st Place Spiritwear is now live! Anyone can purchase Lenart Lions gear that ships directly to your home, making it easy to show your school pride every day. http://1stplace.sale/30950 

LLP Walk-A-Thon

Donations will be collected through May 8 

All money goes directly toward supporting our students, classrooms, & programs. 

Each student can start a fundraising page HERE. Every class that raises $5,000 earns a pizza party. Prizes will also be awarded to the top fundraiser in each class. HERE are a few tips for success with fundraising.  

 

Forever Lenart Brick Path | Ordering Link (Beautification Committee):

Leave a lasting mark on Lenart and support our school for years to come. Families, staff, and alumni are invited to be part of Lenart’s history by purchasing a custom laser-engraved brick for the Forever Lenart Tribute Brick Path along the garden near the main entrance. Honor a student, recognize a beloved teacher, or share an inspiring message. Your tribute will become a permanent part of our community and all proceeds benefit our school. Deadline: May 31st

Teacher Appreciation Week → May 4th-8th

Come volunteer in classrooms or at the school and be a part of the magic of celebrating our teachers! Check out the emails from your room reps to sign up! 

Main Office Reminders

Our website is working again! You may still make payments for student fees, field trips, and other items using the link.

 

Student Comfort & Hydration

Please ensure your child brings a water bottle to school each day, as the building tends to warm up during this time of year.

 

Lunchtime Guidelines

Please remember that free, healthy school lunch is available for all students daily. No outside restaurant food is allowed and will not be accepted including door dash, uber eats, etc. 

 

OST & Sports Program End Dates

Please see the final dates for our OST and CPS SCORE programming below. Please note that any program not listed below has officially ended:
Choir (Mondays) – Ends Monday, May 11
Broadway (Tuesdays) – Ends Tuesday, May 12
Track & Flag Football end May 9th

Math & Science Night- FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

Final Showcase- FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

Join us on May 15th, 1pm virtual or in person to see our final showcase to see Broadway, 4th grade, and Lenart’s Choir perform. 

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