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Gratitude is in the Air!
by Shelly Smith Hornback, Coordinator of Community
Information and Partnerships
Springtime is a special time in our school community because it
brings a formal opportunity to demonstrate gratitude for the many
people who help our students succeed. We are surrounded daily by
teachers and staff who contribute to our award-winning programs
and A+ schools. With 15 schools that span across four cities and
65 square miles, it takes a small army to ensure success for more
than 11,000 students. Indeed, we have a staff of 1,300 professionals
who fully devote themselves to empowering tomorrow’s leaders Community Garage Sale
with the necessary academic and social-emotional training required On Saturday, April 14, 2018, during the hours of 7am - 5pm, the
to thrive in the 21 century and beyond. Also surrounding us is City of Litchfield Park is encouraging a city-wide Community
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an entire community filled with donors, voters, and volunteers Garage Sale. Litchfield Park residents, who live within the city
who consistently prioritize public education. Together, we create limits and wish to participate, are encouraged to set up a garage
a school community that helps children thrive. sale at their own home. This is an opportunity to recycle items
To all of our supportive community members who help our that you no longer have a use for and that someone else may need.
students learn, grow, and shine, we thank you! If you know Questions? Call 623-935-9040.
someone who works hard in our schools to protect our students, Guidelines for the Community Garage Sale Event:
our community, and our overall quality of life, please praise their Time is from 7am - 5pm
efforts and help us show them the respect and appreciation they A city-issued garage sale permit is not required for this event
so richly deserve. One way to do this is by sending a “Mission All other sign requirements apply (see below)
Believe Rock-It” from the “quick links” section (top right) of our No rain date will be scheduled
new website (www.lesd.k12.az.us).
Signage Requirements:
Mark your calendar and show your gratitude on these important Maximum sign size is 2 ft. x 2 ft.
days: Signs are to be affixed to a stake and placed in the ground.
Tuesday, April 10 Volunteer Appreciation Day No sign may be: (a) affixed to a utility pole; (b) affixed to a
Tuesday, April 24 School Bus Driver Day City tree; (c) placed in such a way as to obstruct the view of
Friday, April 27 Administrative Professionals pedestrians or street traffic
Day Signs may be posted one day in advance on Friday, April 14,
and must be removed at dusk on Saturday, April 15, 2017
Monday, May 7 School Lunch Hero Day Reminder: The City does not supply signs to residents
Tuesday, May 8 Litchfield Elementary School
District Annual PRIDE Awards If you would like to have your address listed on the Litchfield Park
Wednesday, May 9 School Nurse Day website so people will know you are having a sale, please email your
address to Tricia Kramer at tkramer@litchfield-park.org. Listing
Monday-Friday, May 7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week your address is strictly voluntary.
Memorial Day Ceremony 2018 Flag Ceremonies
Monday, May 28, 2018, 7am, WWII Memorial 8:15am City Hall Front Lawn, Reception to follow
The City of Litchfield Park will be remembering the men and US Army Day 243rd Birthday June 14 (also Flag Day)
women who died while serving in the United States Armed
Forces with a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 28, Flag Raising Ceremony: Thursday, June 14
2018, at 7am. The tribute will take place in front of the World US Coast Guard 228th Birthday August 4
War II Memorial on the west side of Litchfield Elementary Flag Raising Ceremony: Friday, August 3
School, 255 E. Wigwam Boulevard Litchfield Park. The event
will include the placing of floral tributes at the memorial, a prayer US Air Force 71st Birthday September 18
and moment of silence and the playing of Taps in honor of the Flag Raising Ceremony: Tuesday, September 18
brave men and women who died while serving our country. The US Navy Day 243rd Birthday October 13
commemoration is expected to last approximately 30 minutes Flag Raising Ceremony: Friday, October 12
and is open to the public. Parking will be available in the south
parking lot of the school. For more information, please contact Marine Corps 243rd Birthday November 10
Assistant City Manager Sonny Culbreth at 623-935-5033. Flag Raising Ceremony: Friday, November 9
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