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September 24, 201
It's almost time for the Carnival Jubilee! Please take a few moments to read this special eNews
about purchasing Carnival items, volunteering for your mandatory Carnival shift, and finding
out what attractions and food items will be available on the big day.
To make sure everything goes smoothly, a Carnival carpool
change form must be completed for each child, regardless of
whether your student is attending Carnival or not. Forms
should be completed and submitted to your child's teacher by
Tuesday, October 1. Click for the form. Click for carpool
instructions.
When is the Lamplighter Jubliee Carnival?
The Lamplighter Carnival Jubilee is Friday, October 4, from 3:15
p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on the school grounds. Parking is available in
North Field only.
What is the Lamplighter Jubilee Carnival?
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The annual Lamplighter Carnival is not only a celebration of Lamplighter's 60 illuminating
years, but a wonderful tradition that your child and family will remember fondly for a lifetime
Carnival is a fun-filled event that every Lamplighter family is invited to attend. The afternoon
will be filled with games, attractions, food, souvenirs, dancing, a bake sale, and much more.
Everyone needs a Carnival T-Shirt! Don't let your little one miss out on
the Lamplighter tradition of T-shirt signing day! Every child will wear
the Carnival T-shirt to school the day of Carnival. Friends and teachers
will have the opportunity to sign their tees.
Please remember that due to the high volume of pre-sales, we will not be
offering carpool sales this year and online sales end at noon on
Thursday, October 3. Still need to purchase Carnival t-shirts? Shop now.
Shop now.
Note: Due to Lamplighter School policy, pre-K students will only be able to sign shirts during
the Carnival, not during school hours.
Last Call for Carnival Volunteers - we need you! The success of Carnival
depends on every family's volunteer efforts. Please make sure that you
are at your Carnival shift at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time.
Area coordinators will be checking in with each shift to give shift
instructions and answer questions.
Questions? Contact Laurie Darlak or Erika Moss.
For dads interested in lending a helping hand, please consider one of these
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chivalrous volunteering opportunities:
Carnival Evening Clean-up: Friday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Carnival Clean-Up: Saturday, October 5, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
And, if you can spare some extra time during the carnival, please contact
Jay Newberger to volunteer for day-of cleanup activities.
Please note that this volunteer activity does not count as a Carnival shift.
However, we could use some extra hands to make the day truly special!
The Carnival is one of the yummiest of Lamplighter's traditions!
Bake Sale donations are still being accepted, and we are still in need
of cupcakes, cakes, and nut-free treats. Look for the
Volunteer Now button under SSO on the parent portal page to
sign-up for a Bake Sale item. All donated treats will be collected
during morning carpool on Carnival day.
Don't have the Royal culinary touch? No worries, cash donations ar
also accepted, and will be used to purchase items needed for the
bake sale. Contact Monica Eastin, Courtney Case, or Heather
Vranich to learn more.
Note: Please bring cash to purchase bake sale items; Ticketbands are not accepted at the Bake Sale.
Carnival Merchandise
Save time and skip the lines at Carnival. Wristbands, T-shirts,
and all other Carnival essentials are now available online: Shop
now!
Note: T-Shirts must be purchased online by noon, October 3. Purchases
will be sent home in your child's backpack by October 3. Tickets can be
purchased during the carnival.
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All-Inclusive Wristband
Most families purchase all-inclusive wristbands. For $75, your
child will receive a Carnival T-shirt and lanyard with two Sharpies, unlimited access to
attractions and games, one meal (entrée, side & beverage), one Kona Ice, one visit to the photo
booth, one visit to the inflatable prize grab, one visit to the cupcake walk, one visit to Frisbee
spin art, and a salon visit (tattoos, nails & professional face painting included)! Buy Now. Note
Ticketbands will still be needed for the Souvenir Booth.
$10 Ticketbands
Do you have a little one who doesn't need all the bells and whistles of an all-inclusive
wristband? Or does your child want just a few souvenirs? $10 ticketbands are valid for all
attractions, games, treats, and souvenirs. Buy Now.
$5 Meal Bands
Have you worked up a royal appetite? Purchase a meal band which includes one entrée,
(including a side and a beverage) served at the food area. Buy Now.
Note: The Food Pavilion only accepts Meal Bands.
If you have purchased an all-inclusive wristband for your child, his/her meal is included.
Parents and other family members should each purchase a $5 food wristband.
We are proud to announce our wonderful food donors for this year's Royal Jubilee:
Burgers and grilled cheese donated by Mooyah Burger
Hot dogs donated by Village Burger Bar
Chips donated by Frito-Lay
Sandwiches by Which Wich?
Fruit cups donated by Central Market
Sodas donated by The Hanson Family
Water donated by Tom Thumb stores
Pizza Rolls donated by Pizza Hut
Be sure to check out the Central Market booth serving complimentary
caramel apples and pumpkin bread!
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In the spirit of Lamplighter's 60th Anniversary celebration, this year's Carnival committee is
honored to pay homage to our outstanding tenured faculty and staff. You will notice at
Carnival that many of our attractions have been bestowed with royal titles:
Queen Curlin's Ferris Wheel
Duchess Yarbrough's Bungee
Knight Spencer's Obstacle Course
Mistress Melton's Obstacle Under Sea
Madame McCullough's Bounce House
Mistress Cauley's Petting Zoo
Lady Nystrom's Photo Booth
Lady Beddow's Pirate Ship
Queen Murphy's Train
Princess Ritz's Zorb Ball
Lord White's Double Slide
Princess Stout's Zip Line
Lady O'Krent's Spin Art
Duchess Szwejkowski's Inflatable Prize Grab
A big, king-sized 'thank you' to the 2013 Jubilee Carnival committee members. This year's
Jubilee would not be possible without the dedicated work and countless hours of the amazing
Carnival committee:
Attractions: Melani McDougal & Dana Garner
Staffing: Laurie Darlak & Erika Moss
Parking: Jay Newberger
Salon: Gretchen Pollom & Mi Jung Warner
Souvenirs: Karen Butler & Laura Godkin
Signs: Charmaine Tang & Pam Meyer
Food: Paige Kuchler, Erika Burkhardt, Janie Hodges, & Jennifer Cronin
Bake Sale: Heather Vranich, Courtney Case, & Monica Eastin
T-Shirt/Ticket Sales: Claudia Wing, Danielle Cate, & Stacy Anderson
And finally, a big 'thank you' to the entire Lamplighter community for
helping plan and organize this year's Carnival Jubilee. Everyone's hard
work and dedication will make Carnival an extraordinarily magical day
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for our children. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Aimee Whitaker and Melissa Niven
Carnival Co-Chairs
The kick-off for Soles4Souls begins this Friday, September 27. Families are encouraged to
collect any type of gently worn shoes for donation during morning and noon carpool drop-offs
from Friday, September 27 through Friday, October 4. If you are interested in volunteering to
collect shoes, please visit Volunteer Now on the Parent Portal.
On Friday, students will be encouraged to kick-off the drive by bring a pair of shoes with them
to school for donation at the Hootenanny.
View short video:
Lamplighter Soles4Souls
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Lamplighter is looking for volunteers! Please consider volunteering for one of these openings
Soles4Souls Carpool Drop-offs (various days from August 27 through October 4)
Media Center (shifts available every week)
Log on to Volunteer Now (located on the Parent Portal page).
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Contact Carmen Yung for general volunteering questions
or Laurie Darlak for Carnival volunteering questions.
sleep. Read more.
News from Nurse Deb: Sleep is a basic human need, as important to good
health as diet and exercise. Sleep lays the groundwork for a productive da
ahead. This is supported by findings that many of the major restorative
functions in the body like muscle growth, tissue repair, protein synthesis,
and growth hormone release occur mostly, or in some cases only, during
sleep. Other rejuvenating aspects of sleep are specific to the brainstructure, organization, and cognitive function. Critical thinking skills,
ability to focus and pay attention, memory, judgment, problem solving,
planning, and mood are all related to a consistent and plentiful night's
Coming soon: Lower School Teamtime Parent/Child lunches!
Beginning Sunday, September 29, signup for a fall 2013 lunch
with your first through fourth grade student through Volunteer
Now on the parent portal. Look for details in your Sunday
Grade Level Coordinator email.
Plan ahead - review lunch schedules:
First and second grade teamtime
Third and fourth grade teamtime
Join us for a favorite Lamplighter tradition on Thursday, October 31, from
11:00 a.m. to noon. Bring a picnic lunch for your whole family (grandparents
too!) and don't forget your camera. Your little princesses and goblins will
parade around the Ring Road starting around 11:00 a.m. Afterward, find a
spot on the lawn near the amphitheater for a family picnic. Families will
gather by grade level for lunch. Children in different grades? Plan to split
your time between classes, as your child must stay with his/her teacher
throughout the picnic.
Note: Pre-K PM families are encouraged to drop-off their children at Cook Gym by
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10:15 a.m. Pre-K PM will have a regular afternoon class and dismissal.
With a goal of $450,000, the 2013-2014 Annual Fund, "Be the
Spark...that Ignites Young Minds," will use your tax deductible
contribution to provide funding during this school year for
incredible, leading edge programs and initiatives such as:
Our partnerships with the Perot Museum of Nature and
Science and SMU School of Education.
Increased faculty presence at national conferences directly
enhancing curriculum and the latest teaching methods.
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) programs
including robotics, hydroponics, and computer programming for the youngest learners
through fourth grade.
Improvements to classrooms and our beautiful campus.
These are just a few of the tangible ways that the Annual Fund will directly benefit our
students while filling the financial gap in this year's program that tuition alone cannot cover.
Please help us reach our goal, by making your gift today!
Contact Michelle Prengle with questions.
Lamplighter alum Alexandra Villareal '06, a senior at Hockaday, has
been named a 2013 Young Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts
of Northeast Texas Council. Villareal has been a member of Troop
#578 since first grade at Lamplighter. She will speak at a luncheon o
October 24 at the Hilton Anatole. The Women of Distinction
Luncheon, recognizes outstanding women leaders and Girl Scouts
for their contributions to the community. The honorees are
recognized as Lifetime Achievement, Woman of Distinction, and
Young Women of Distinction.
About 16,000 semifinalists were announced this week in the 59th
annual National Merit Scholarship Program including four
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Lamplighter alums! The high school seniors, including
Greenhill's Nick Kraus, ESD's Emily Barnes and Megan Sims, and
Katie Payne of Hockaday will compete for approximately 8,000
scholarships in the spring. About 90 percent of semifinalists will
advance as finalists, more than half of whom will be named Merit Scholars. Winners will be
announced from April through July. Click here for a complete list of local semifinalists listed
alphabetically by the city in which their schools are located. Read more.
As reported here recently, Lamplighter 2012 graduate and Greenhill sixth
grader Campbell Crates, starred in the short film entitled, "The Call." The
film screened at the AOF International Film Festival in California last
month, and Crates won "Best Young Female Performer!"
Both the Dallas Morning News and the Preston Hollow People covered
Crates' impressive achievement. Read more.
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Grandparent Luncheon with Dr. Joan Hill
October 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Klyde Warren Auditorium
Columbus Day, No School
Monday, October 14
Donuts with Dad
Tuesday, October 22, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Popsicles with Pop (for Pre-K PM Dads only)
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Tuesday, October 22, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25
Complete Lamplighter Calendar of Events
Home Annual Fund Donation Calendar Carpool Changes Faculty/Staff Directory Parent Portal Volunteer
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