✅ REMINDER | There is no school for students this Friday, April 3. Friday is a Professional Development Flex Day for staff. Students are also off April 6-10 for Spring Break.
✅ REMINDER | There is no school for students this Friday, April 3. Friday is a Professional Development Flex Day for staff. Students are also off April 6-10 for Spring Break.
💙 CORE OF COMPASSION AWARD | JCPS was honored to receive the Dare to Care Food Bank Core of Compassion Award last week. This recognition reflects the power of partnership and a shared commitment to supporting students and families across our community.
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood accepted the award on behalf of the district.
Thank you to Dare to Care for standing alongside JCPS as we work to remove barriers and create brighter futures for every learner!
Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood accepted the award on behalf of the district.
Thank you to Dare to Care for standing alongside JCPS as we work to remove barriers and create brighter futures for every learner!
🚧 Arrival Update for Tomorrow 🚧
Morning arrival will look a little different tomorrow and may move more slowly than usual.
Due to construction work on campus:
The rear parking lot will be completely closed — no parking or access permitted
Machinery, equipment deliveries, and concrete trucks will be active (especially around 10:00 AM)
The outdoor/park area will not be available for use
We ask all staff, families, and visitors to:
Plan ahead and arrive on time
Allow for extra time and flexibility
Follow all posted directions and safety guidance
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to improve our campus while keeping everyone safe.
Morning arrival will look a little different tomorrow and may move more slowly than usual.
Due to construction work on campus:
The rear parking lot will be completely closed — no parking or access permitted
Machinery, equipment deliveries, and concrete trucks will be active (especially around 10:00 AM)
The outdoor/park area will not be available for use
We ask all staff, families, and visitors to:
Plan ahead and arrive on time
Allow for extra time and flexibility
Follow all posted directions and safety guidance
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to improve our campus while keeping everyone safe.
🐻 This Week at Klondike Lane 🐻
Another great week of learning, activities, and Bear pride!
Monday, March 23
Kick off the week strong, Bears!
• Robotics Team meets until 6:00 p.m.
• Show your spirit: Wear your favorite team or team colors
• Soccer Practice until 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24
A big day for academics and enrichment!
• Grades posted to transcripts
• Bluegrass Club until 6:00 p.m.
• Klondike STLP meets until 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25
Midweek = full of opportunities!
• SBDM Meeting at 8:00 a.m.
• Cross Stitch (Art Room) at 8:30 a.m.
• Lego & Game Club at 8:40 a.m.
• ⚽ Klondike Soccer Game at Petersburg Park at 6:00 p.m.
Klondike One vs. Klondike Two — Go Bears!
Thursday, March 26
Keep the momentum going!
• Chess Club (Library) from 8:30–9:30 a.m.
• Robotics Team until 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 27
Finish the week the Klondike way!
• 3rd Grade Peter Pan Celebration (Mrs. Allison & Mr. Bundy’s classes)
• Klondike STLP until 6:00 p.m.
• Show your Bear pride: Wear Klondike colors or gear
• Soccer Practice until 5:30 p.m.
Another great week of learning, activities, and Bear pride!
Monday, March 23
Kick off the week strong, Bears!
• Robotics Team meets until 6:00 p.m.
• Show your spirit: Wear your favorite team or team colors
• Soccer Practice until 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24
A big day for academics and enrichment!
• Grades posted to transcripts
• Bluegrass Club until 6:00 p.m.
• Klondike STLP meets until 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25
Midweek = full of opportunities!
• SBDM Meeting at 8:00 a.m.
• Cross Stitch (Art Room) at 8:30 a.m.
• Lego & Game Club at 8:40 a.m.
• ⚽ Klondike Soccer Game at Petersburg Park at 6:00 p.m.
Klondike One vs. Klondike Two — Go Bears!
Thursday, March 26
Keep the momentum going!
• Chess Club (Library) from 8:30–9:30 a.m.
• Robotics Team until 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 27
Finish the week the Klondike way!
• 3rd Grade Peter Pan Celebration (Mrs. Allison & Mr. Bundy’s classes)
• Klondike STLP until 6:00 p.m.
• Show your Bear pride: Wear Klondike colors or gear
• Soccer Practice until 5:30 p.m.
THIS WEEKEND | The East Area Elementary Family Resource Center Coordinators are hosting a Community Baby Shower and Early Childhood Parent Resource Fair this Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Klondike Elementary.
Any expectant parents or parents of children ages 0-5 years are invited to attend this FREE event. The event will feature several parent sessions for new and expectant moms that will provide help with breastfeeding, birthing plans, advocating for yourself and your child, and taking care of your mental health during and after pregnancy.
There will also be over 25 vendors with information and resources, plus FREE Giveaways including: diapers, wipes, clothes, and toys. And...Amazing Door Prizes! RSVP online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScte68JL0A0MEVN6AXRWhqmRiaVDyrw2IJ6cIBz-SBBKFbSuw/viewform
Click here to view the flyer in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgQNx3d2fAfrQlaGaNfKcrjIl8HMm5gw/view
Any expectant parents or parents of children ages 0-5 years are invited to attend this FREE event. The event will feature several parent sessions for new and expectant moms that will provide help with breastfeeding, birthing plans, advocating for yourself and your child, and taking care of your mental health during and after pregnancy.
There will also be over 25 vendors with information and resources, plus FREE Giveaways including: diapers, wipes, clothes, and toys. And...Amazing Door Prizes! RSVP online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScte68JL0A0MEVN6AXRWhqmRiaVDyrw2IJ6cIBz-SBBKFbSuw/viewform
Click here to view the flyer in multiple languages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgQNx3d2fAfrQlaGaNfKcrjIl8HMm5gw/view
🏆 Sounds like our Academic Team may have made a quick trip to the hardware store today… and brought home some new hardware! 🏆
Great work by our Bears hosting the Mayor’s Cup Academic Competition at Klondike today. Proud of our students! 🐻📚 #KlondikePride
✨ PEACE IN THE CHAOS | Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.
JCPS families came together last week for an evening filled with food, games, and hands-on self-care resources designed to help everyone discover simple, meaningful ways to create inner peace. From laughter and connection to practical tools to take home, this event was all about caring for ourselves and each other.
Because when families feel supported, our whole community grows stronger.
JCPS families came together last week for an evening filled with food, games, and hands-on self-care resources designed to help everyone discover simple, meaningful ways to create inner peace. From laughter and connection to practical tools to take home, this event was all about caring for ourselves and each other.
Because when families feel supported, our whole community grows stronger.
📣 Klondike Lane Weekly Update
🐻 March 9 – March 14
It is a busy week at Klondike Lane Elementary! Please review the important events and reminders below so your student is prepared.
📊 MAP Testing Begins
MAP testing begins this week for several grade levels. Please help students do their best by making sure they:
✔ Get a good night's sleep
✔ Arrive to school on time
✔ Eat breakfast
📅 Monday – March 9
🛌 Pajama Day
🦷 School Smiles Dental Clinic Visit #5
📸 5th Grade Pictures
⚽ Soccer Practice — 4:30–5:30
🤖 Robotics Club — until 6:00
📣 Cheer Practice — until 6:30
🏃♀️ Special shout out: Good luck to Mrs. Hand as she runs an incredible 300-mile race!
📅 Tuesday – March 10
👁 Vision Clinic
📰 Newspaper Club — 8:15–9:10
🤖 STLP Club — until 6:00
📅 Wednesday – March 11
🧵 Cross Stitch in the Art Room — 8:30
📊 Grading Period Ends
👨👩👧 Family Resource Advisory Council Meeting — 8:15
⚽ Soccer — until 5:30
📣 Cheer — until 6:30
🧠 Quick Recall Match
📅 Thursday – March 12
🧠 Quick Recall Practice — 8:30–9:30
🤖 Robotics Club — until 6:00
📅 Friday – March 13
📚 Drop Everything and Read — 3:45–4:00
👕 Wear Your Favorite Team Colors!
🤖 STLP Club — until 6:00
⚽ Soccer — until 5:30
🏆 Saturday – March 14
⚽ Mayor’s Cup hosted at Klondike
📚 Coming Soon
Klondike Book Fair
🗓 March 16 – March 20
Get ready for a week of books, excitement, and reading fun!
🐻 Thank you for supporting our Klondike Bears!
☀️ 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!
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! 📖✨
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! 📖✨
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
📣 February News from Klondike Lane Elementary! 🐻
✔️ Math growth strong
✔️ Referrals down + 0 suspensions
🏀 March Madness Attendance Challenge
📝 Final week for the Comprehensive School Survey
🎓 Student success, safety, and strong partnerships
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Ou1fJL
🚀 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.
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.
🐻 Klondike Families — Don’t miss what’s happening this week & next!
🏀 Games
🎵 Special Performance
🤖 Robotics
🎻 Bluegrass Club
📚 Quick Recall
📊 School Progress Update
Full details here: https://bit.ly/4rxhep1
#KlondikePride #StrongerTogether #JCPS
🏀 Games
🎵 Special Performance
🤖 Robotics
🎻 Bluegrass Club
📚 Quick Recall
📊 School Progress Update
Full details here: https://bit.ly/4rxhep1
#KlondikePride #StrongerTogether #JCPS
This week is Family Resource and Youth Services Center (FRYSC) Week, and we want to recognize Ms. DomUnique Thomas, our Family Resource Center Coordinator. Ms. Thomas works tirelessly to support families’ basic needs, create meaningful learning opportunities for students, lead extracurricular activities, and build strong community partnerships. She is a true advocate for our families and consistently brings creative ideas that help ensure our students are supported and ready to learn. Thank you, Ms. Thomas, for all you do for Klondike Lane!
