Message from the Principal

Greetings, La Plata Families! 
I hope all of you are enjoying your weekend! With the time change and fall settling in, our evenings seem to get darker earlier and our days somehow feel shorter! But maybe that is one of the reminders that comes with changing seasons. Sometimes we need to slow down, take a little time to rest, and enjoy the moments right in front of us. Of course, that can be easier said than done when you have kids involved in sports and after-school activities!

Can you believe we are just two weeks away from Thanksgiving Break? Time certainly flies, and as we move through this season of gratitude, we have so much to be thankful for here at La Plata!

We Are Thankful You're Here! Attendance Raffle!
This week, we are celebrating our Broncos who show up each day ready to learn! Every day a student is at school, they will receive a raffle ticket to put toward our end-of-week prize drawings! The more days they attend, the more chances they have to win! And the fun doesn't stop there! Next week, we will have another attendance raffle, and this time some lucky Broncos will win a Door Dash lunch! 

Families, we also want to take a moment to remind you how important consistent attendance is. We understand that life happens. Students get sick, appointments come up, and sometimes things are simply out of our control. Perfect attendance is not our expectation, but making school attendance a priority is.

We ask that you be mindful of frequent late arrivals and early checkouts. While these may seem like small amounts of time, they add up quickly. When students miss class, they miss more than just assignments. They miss the conversations, explanations, and those little moments when something finally clicks! Assignments can often be made up, but the instruction and experiences that happen in the classroom are much harder to replace.

We appreciate your partnership in helping our Broncos be here, be on time, and make the most of each school day. And as always, if your family is facing challenges that make attendance difficult, please reach out. We are here to work alongside you!

Our Student House Leaders Are Taking the Lead!
This week, we will have a House Meeting, and this one is especially exciting! Our newly elected House Leaders participated in their leadership orientation last week, and now they are ready to put those leadership skills into action! This week's House Meetings will be led by our students! One of the things I love most about our House System is watching our students grow in confidence, find their voices, and recognize that they have the ability to make a difference in their school. We are excited to see our student leaders step up, take ownership, and continue making La Plata an even better place for everyone!

Parent Panel Meeting – Monday, November 9th
Parents, don't forget! Our monthly Parent Panel Meeting will be held Monday, November 9th, at 5:00 PM in the LPMS Library.
We would love for you to join us! These meetings are an opportunity to connect, share ideas, ask questions, and continue building the partnership between our school and families. Your voices matter, and we hope to see you there!

Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11th
This Wednesday, we recognize Veterans Day, a day to pause and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Sometimes we take for granted the freedoms we enjoy each day, and Veterans Day is an important reminder that those freedoms have come with sacrifice, courage, and service from so many. Here at La Plata, we are especially proud to recognize three of our very own staff members who have served in the military:
Mr. Eddie Ortiz, Mr. Aaron Swatzell, and Mrs. Jessica Hoffman!

We want to thank each of you for your service to our country and for the continued service you give to our students and school community. We are grateful to have you as part of our Bronco family! To all of our Bronco families who have served or have loved ones who serve, we thank you for your sacrifices and your service. Happy Veterans Day! 

Congratulations to Our Bronco Basketball Players!
We also want to give a big congratulations to all of our student-athletes who went out for basketball this season! We are excited to watch our Broncos take the court, represent La Plata, and continue growing as teammates and athletes. We can't wait to cheer you on! 

As we head into another week, I hope we can all find a few moments to slow down, appreciate the little things, and recognize the many blessings around us. 
Wishing all of our La Plata families a wonderful week ahead!
Go Broncos!

Ms. Cruz