Lafayette Elementary School Back To School Family Letter with image of Lafayette Lion

August 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope this letter finds you well and that you are enjoying a wonderful summer. As the new principal of Lafayette Elementary School, I am excited to welcome you and your children to the upcoming school year. My first day with the students is eagerly anticipated, and I look forward to getting to know each and every one of them.

Thursday, September 5th is the first day of school and marks the beginning of a new school year.  We are so excited to welcome everyone back for what will be a fantastic year! Please take a moment to review the following information to ensure that you are ready for the first day of school. 

  • PTO Ice Cream Social - September 3rd at 6:00 p.m. on the blacktop.


  • Back to School Forms - MUST be completed in OnCourse via the guardians section in order to get your childโ€™s teacher.  Schedules will be released for all elementary schools after 3:00 PM on August 28th. Middle school and high school schedules will be released after 3:00 PM on August 27th and August 23rd, respectively.


  • Dismissal Form - MUST be completed and returned by August 28th

  • Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures - click the below links for more information

  • Snack - Students should bring a healthy snack to school every day.


  • Chromebooks - Students in Grades 2 - 5 should bring their charged chromebooks to school on the first day.

  • General Procedures- please read through so you are prepared for the first day of school.

Thank you for your attention to these important details. I look forward to a fantastic school year ahead and to working together to support your child's education.

In partnership,

Melissa Avgerinos,

Principal