Layne Elementary

Hello Layne Families,

Please check out our weekly grade-level newsletters here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xPK0c2TDKF44Fur1sCJw8Cubk5fqKLGPddOVaT1_c5M/edit?usp=sharing

☀️ SUMMER CAMP KICKOFF EVENT THIS WEEKEND | Looking for summer camps and enrichment opportunities for your child? Join us for the 21st Annual JCPS Family Resource & Youth Services Centers Summer Camp Kickoff this Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning (3903 Atkinson Square Dr.).

This FREE event connects JCPS families with a wide variety of summer camps and programs from across Jefferson County. Families can meet providers, ask questions, and enter drawings for summer camp scholarships.

All JCPS families are welcome!

📚 LITERACY NIGHT AT THE CARDINALS GAME ❤️ | What a night celebrating literacy and cheering on the Cards!

Thank you to the University of Louisville for hosting Literacy Night at the KFC Yum! Center as the Cardinals took on Syracuse.

We’re so grateful for the incredible support shown to our JCPS students—and for every new and gently used book donated during the Book Drive. Your generosity is helping spark a love of reading across our district.

📸 Superintendent Dr. Yearwood was there to celebrate the power of reading alongside JCPS families! 📖✨

📚 LITERACY NIGHT AT THE CARDINALS GAME ❤️ | What a night celebrating literacy and cheering on the Cards!

Thank you to the University of Louisville for hosting Literacy Night at the KFC Yum! Center as the Cardinals took on Syracuse.

We’re so grateful for the incredible support shown to our JCPS students—and for every new and gently used book donated during the Book Drive. Your generosity is helping spark a love of reading across our district.

📸 Superintendent Dr. Yearwood was there to celebrate the power of reading alongside JCPS families! 📖✨

🌟 ICYMI | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood delivered his first State of the District address last week, sharing a strategic vision for the future of Jefferson County Public Schools.

With a focus on long-term financial stability and a renewed commitment to academic growth for all, the plan supports more than 94,000 students across JCPS.

📸 Take a look at photos from the event!
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2735539

THANK YOU to Seneca High School Agri-Science & Leadership students for designing and producing floral arrangements for the event and Youth Performing Arts School - YPAS students for providing music!

Hello Layne Families,

Please check out our weekly newsletter here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xPK0c2TDKF44Fur1sCJw8Cubk5fqKLGPddOVaT1_c5M/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you

To finish out the week with a bang we had a few special visitors stop by Layne to educate our students on the back ground of their organizations and grace us with a nice performance. The students LOVED it! Shoutout to U of L's National Pan-Hellenic Council

We would like to thank Class Act for partnering with our school and teaching our 5th grade students about smart financing. Class Act supports Layne in so many ways and we are thankful to have them as a partner.

Wax Museum pt.2

Our 3rd and 5th grade students celebrated Black History Month, by participating in a live wax museum. The students worked hard on their poster boards and speeches.

This week we celebrated Black History Month by doing a Read-In, Monday- Wednesday. Here are a few pictures of our readers.

Next week is Read Across America Week! On Monday we will have the book store open from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM for families to come in and shop together. On Friday We will have book character dress up day! All costumes should be appropriate for school.
No masks that cover your full face. No scary costumes.

It will be an exciting week! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to the school!

Hello Layne Families,

We would just like to send out a reminder about transportation changes. Transportation changes must be given in writing or by texting the change to our school phone number (502)-485-8290. All transportation changes must be given BEFORE 1:30 PM. No transportation changes will be made after 1:30.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a smooth dismissal. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the school for clarity.

Thank You,
Layne Elementary Staff

Hello Layne 5th Grade families! Attached you will find a Save the Date for 5th Grade graduation.

More information will come home soon regarding this!

STAY CONNECTED | It’s Public Schools Week, and there’s so much to celebrate in JCPS! 🎉📚

From student achievements and classroom innovations to districtwide updates and important announcements, you can stay connected to all the great things happening across Jefferson County Public Schools on the JCPS News page.

We’re committed to keeping our families, staff, and community informed with the most up-to-date information.

🔗 Visit jcps.me/news to explore the latest stories and see how our students and educators are making a difference every day.

Hello Layne Families,

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

Thank you!

CELEBRATE | From Feb. 23 to 27, 2026, we’re proud to join schools, districts, educators, families, and public education advocates nationwide in celebrating Public Schools Week 2026 (#PSW26).

Public schools serve each and every student, in each and every community. That shared commitment is at the heart of Public Schools Week 2026. Join us in celebrating the people, partnerships, and practices that make our public schools strong!

Reminder: Monday is the last day to buy tickets for the Boots and Bling Dance! Tickets are $7 per person, and an adult must be with the child at all times.

Check out these cool pictures of our teachers, students, and families at our wonderful Love of Learning event from last week!

🚀 NEXT LEVEL | The JCPS Technology division teamed up with Google for Education and Forward Edge to host Google-Palooza earlier this week—welcoming 500+ teachers and staff to level up their skills in Google Workspace and dive into the future of AI with Gemini!

And that’s not all… 🎉 JCPS has officially completed its districtwide migration from Microsoft Outlook to Gmail, powering stronger collaboration, innovation, and connection across our schools! Huge thanks to everyone involved for helping keep JCPS on the cutting edge.