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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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