Spirits were running high at La Cañada Elementary School’s first spirit rally for the school year. Just about everyone was proudly wearing LCE Lions T-shirts. After the school song, Principal Emily Blaney welcomed everyone and announced the school had collected $2,456.58 in its drive to raise money for the victims of the Texas hurricane, which was initiated by teacher Mandy Redfern. Student council members took over, talking about school safety, and the Paws for Praise students were announced.