Hello Layne Parents/Families,

Check out this week's grade level newsletters linked here.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xPK0c2TDKF44Fur1sCJw8Cubk5fqKLGPddOVaT1_c5M/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you!
about 7 hours ago, Cameron Cottle

✅ NOW HIRING | Are you bilingual? Passionate about education? We're hiring bilingual instructors and instructional assistants for Early Childhood Education (ECH) and Exceptional Child Education (ECE). Your skills can open doors, spark confidence, and change lives.

If you have applied for one of these positions, you may be eligible for a screening at our upcoming job fair. For consideration, fill out the form NO LATER THAN AUG. 29: https://forms.gle/ftensY7ukmivDv536

📝 If you haven't applied for one of these positions and want to be considered for a screening, apply now: https://bit.ly/4nGvCcT

Job Fair Details:
🗓️ Friday, September 5, 2025
⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218
📢 TAG A FRIEND who’s job hunting!

Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong.

about 8 hours ago, JCPS Communications
A flyer from Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) announcing a hiring event. The top banner says: "Grow with JCPS. Build a future where you belong." Images show teachers interacting with children, including children with disabilities. Large bold text reads: "Now Hiring For:" Bilingual Instructor I II III (BAI) – Pay: $16.56–$26.10 per hour* Instructional Assistants for Early Childhood Education (ECH) & Exceptional Child Education (ECE) – Pay: $17.43–$20.07 per hour** A red starburst states: "Great Pay & Benefits!" Event details: Date: September 5, 2025 Time: 10 am–2 pm Location: 3903 Atkinson Sq Dr, Louisville, KY 40218 There’s a red location pin and an icon of a building. The flyer encourages applying online at: https://bit.ly/4nGvCcT JCPS logo appears at the bottom with icons of two people. Small print: *Pay is based on board-approved salary placement rules. **Critical Needs Stipend: $3.50. **ECH & ECE Stipend: $1.00. Code at bottom left: GT/RS-7/2025 HR.
✅ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TOMORROW | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road for Community Conversations, a series of open forums at JCPS high schools!

💬 Got questions? Ideas? Feedback? This is your chance to be heard and help shape the future of our schools face-to-face with Dr. Yearwood.

The next forum is Saturday, Aug. 16 at Louisville Male High School. Forums are open to all!

Let’s keep building stronger schools together! 💙📚 #WeAreJCPS
3 days ago, JCPS Communications
Graphic says: Saturday, Aug. 16, Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Male High School. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Don't forget tomorrow is Jean Friday!
4 days ago, Cameron Cottle

We have Kona Ice coming on August 28th. If you would like your student to participate, please send them in with $5 on August 28th!

4 days ago, Cameron Cottle
Kona Ice Flyer
Kentucky law now requires that any electronic communications between school district staff or volunteers and students occur through board approved traceable communication systems, unless a parent or guardian has specifically authorized a staff member to communicate electronically on another platform. The approved traceable communication systems in JCPS are:
JCPS District Email
Apptegy Rooms and Alerts
Infinite Campus Messenger
Google Workspace for Education
Class Dojo
Microsoft for Education
Blackboard Ultra ONLY for JCPS eSchool and Pathfinder

If your student receives electronic communication from a JCPS staff member or volunteer outside of these platforms without your written consent, please notify your student’s principal. If you would like to authorize communication with your student by a JCPS staff member or volunteer outside of the board approved traceable communication systems, please utilize the Consent for Outside Traceable Communications Form in JCPS Parent Place.

If you would like to review any electronic communications your student has received from JCPS staff or volunteers on the approved traceable communications systems, please send a request to open.records@jefferson.kyschools.us The request should include:
The name of the student
The school the student attends
The email address of the student
The name of the adult with whom the student was in communication
The platform used for these communications
The date of the communication
The reason for the request
5 days ago, Cameron Cottle
Check out the August newsletter from the FRC.
5 days ago, MONET SMITH
FRC Newsletter
FRC Newsletter
Dear Layne Families, 
You should have received a Student Handbook for each of your children.  Please make sure and complete ALL THE FORMS from the middle of the book back, starting with the Student  Information Form.  Complete all forms, tear out from the book and send back in with your child in their backpack immediately.

Thanks!
6 days ago, Cameron Cottle
Hi Layne Families!

As we get back into the groove of the school year, we wanted to send out a couple housekeeping reminders.

If you have any questions or concerns, we are here to address them as needed.

Thank you,
Layne Elementary
6 days ago, Cameron Cottle
Newsletter
✅ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TONIGHT | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road for Community Conversations, a series of open forums at JCPS high schools!

💬 Got questions? Ideas? Feedback? This is your chance to be heard and help shape the future of our schools face-to-face with Dr. Yearwood.

The next forum is this evening at Valley High School. Forums are open to all!

Let’s keep building stronger schools together! 💙📚
7 days ago, JCPS Communications
Tuesday, Aug. 12, Community Conversations with Dr. Brian Yearwood. Valley High School. 5:30-7 p.m.
✅ SAVE THE DATE | The 2025 Showcase of Schools will take place on Oct. 25 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center! All JCPS schools in one place for one day only!
7 days ago, JCPS Communications
Jefferson County Public Schools. 2025 Showcase of Schools. Saturday, October 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. 3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40212.  All JCPS Schools in One Place for One Day Only.
Hello Everyone! We sent home flyers on the first day of school regarding our school spirit wear store! This session will close on August 15th and we will reopen it again in mid September.

To get to the website you can scan the qr code on the flyer or go to www.323ink.com, then go to stores, and go down to the Layne Elementary Store.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the school and ask for Mr.Cameron.

Thanks,
Layne Elementary
7 days ago, Cameron Cottle
spirit wear flyer
Yay! We can wear jeans on Friday.
9 days ago, MONET SMITH
5th grade
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Ms. Wilson
1st grade
4th grade
4th grade
Jean day
5th grade leaders
Mrs. Staton and her 5th graders
Hi Layne Families and Staff!

Our awesome PTA president has put together a site for our membership. If you would like to join the PTA please visit this site and pay your membership dues.
This is open to families and staff alike.
You do this at the following site: https://layne.givebacks.com/shop

Thank you,
Layne Elementary


10 days ago, Cameron Cottle
🎒📚 WELCOME BACK, JCPS | The first day of school is here, and we’re so excited to kick off another amazing year of learning and growth. We can’t wait to see all the bright, smiling faces in our classrooms today!

📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!
12 days ago, JCPS Communications
Happy First Day of School
Check out the pictures from our back to school bash last week. It was so great to see new and returning lions.
12 days ago, MONET SMITH
Hair Care Station
Ms. Noah (MHP)
Ms. Mone’t (FRC)
Ms. Christa (Secretary)
One of the raffle winners
Haircuts
KET activities
Nail polish station
Vendors
Kona Ice & PRP Firetruck
Check out the pictures from our back to school bash last week. It was so great to see new and returning lions.
12 days ago, MONET SMITH
KET EDUCATION
Southwest Library
PeaceEd
School Smiles
HANDS
Kynect
Allstate
Backpack giveaway
Class Act
Haircuts
Hi Layne Families!
Here is a resource if you have any questions regarding Transportation. If you have any questions we are here to support you as well as (502)-485-7433.
Thank you!
12 days ago, Cameron Cottle
Bus Finder information
🎉 WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS 👩‍🏫 | JCPS teachers returned to their classrooms today ahead of students' first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 7! We're excited to see classrooms come to life again with energy, creativity, and care.
14 days ago, JCPS Communications
A teacher walks in her brightly decorated classroom.
A teacher sharpens pencils in his classroom.
A teacher puts a purple bin in a desk in her classroom.
Our Uniform and Dress Code Policies!
14 days ago, Cameron Cottle
Supply  List
Dress  Code