Parent Newsletter

February 21, 2019

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Principal's Note 

Winter conferences begin tonight. Childcare is provided for elementary school-aged children. Conferences continue next week on Tuesday, February 26, and Thursday, February 28. We look forward to having all parents attend conferences during these scheduled dates.

Did You Know?

I Love To Read Month Continues

We will celebrate reading tomorrow, Friday, February 22, by dropping everything at 2:30 p.m. and reading. It is also "Read My Shirt" day tomorrow.  Everyone is encouraged to wear an article of clothing that has something appropriate written on it.

Carnival Donations

The Gleason Lake carnival is going to be here before you know it! Starting on Monday, 2/25 you can start bringing in your new or gently used stuffed animals for the Plush Pet room. Also, don't forget we are still collecting gently used Wayzata gear. Both of these items can be dropped off at the bubble. will celebrate reading tomorrow, Friday, February 22, by dropping everything at 2:30 p.m. and reading.  We also encourage all students to wear a t-shirt or sweatshirt that has something appropriate that can be read on it. 

Yearbook Sales Are Open

Gleason Lake yearbooks are on sale now through the end of March for a continued low price of $12. Yearbooks are available at the Lifetouch website. They will be distributed at the end of the school year. Please contact Lindsay Good, PTO Yearbook chairperson, at lindsaymgood@gmail.com if you have any questions or photos to share. 

Reminders

PTO Speaker Rescheduled for April 9

The PTO speaker, Amy Naleid, who was scheduled to speak at our PTO meeting last Tuesday night has been rescheduled for April 9.  She will speak on the best ways to raise kids who are socially and emotionally strong and successful. Please mark your calendars for this interesting discussion.  

Timberwolves Get Fit Program

February Fitness Fever is partnering with the Timberwolves Get Fit program to encourage movement and activity outside of the school day throughout the month of February. 15 minutes = 1 Point If students achieve 25 Total Tracker points for the entire month, then they will receive a free ticket to a Timberwolves game in April with purchase of an adult ticket! Let's get moving! Please see the  Fitness Tracker Log as well as more information about the program.

Art Show at Plymouth Creek Center

Gleason Lake students were chosen to have art work on display for the month of February at the Plymouth Creek Center. Their designs include landscapes, collage, and Kandinsky circles. Thank you to Thor Hansen, our art teacher, for his guidance and direction. We hope you can visit these wonderful pieces of art!

Home Base Registration

Home Base child care registration is beginning soon and space is limited. For more information regarding the Home Base program and upcoming registration, please refer to the Home Base website.

  • Open registration: February 13 at 7:00 a.m.

PTO News

Save the Date for Gleason Lake Carnival

For more information on our upcoming carnival on March 22, please see the flyer.  

Volunteer Needs

Around the District

Emergency School Closing
The superintendent may close school, delay the start of school or dismiss school early because of extreme weather or other emergency conditions. If schools are to be closed for the entire day, an announcement will be made as early as possible over WCCO 830 AM radio; WCCO-TV, Channel 4; KSTP-TV, Channel 5; KMSP-TV, Channel 9; and KARE- TV, Channel 11. Announcements will also be posted on the District’s website at wayzataschools.org and phone calls and email messages will be sent to all families using the district’s parent notification system.

Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver SMS text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information. To participate in this free service, ensure that you have entered your cell phone number in the Skylert section of Skyward Family Access, then send a text message of "Y" or "Yes" to our district's short code number, 67587.


My Stop® App – Live Bus GPS Information
My Stop® is a web-based application available to all Wayzata Public School parents and students that lets them access live bus GPS information. Using a smartphone or tablet, parents and students can view the current location of buses on routes and the estimated time of arrival at their neighborhood bus stops. This simple tool gives families and students the ability to know approximately where the school bus is on its route. My Stop® displays the school bus’ approximate location on a map, as well as the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to a specific student’s bus stop. The school bus’ location is automatically updated every 1 to 2 minutes and the ETA is recalculated to accommodate any delays due to traffic while the bus is en route.


6th Grade Band & Orchestra Instrument Selection Nights
Remaining 6th Grade Band and Orchestra Instrument Selection Nights are February 11, 21 and 26. Students who are interested in playing in band or orchestra in 6th grade must sign-up for a 20-minute instrument selection time at Central Middle School.

Band Instrument
Selection Sign-up
  Orchestra Instrument
Selection Sign-up

If you have questions, please contact Karen Frawley about band or Tom Pieper about orchestra.


Partners in Prevention Ask Ali

We've had so many great Ask Ali questions flooding our inbox over the past month. Thanks to all who have submitted! We want you to know Ali, along with her network of local experts, have been working hard to answer these questions. Responses are posted every Monday on her blog at partnersinpreventionmn.org/askali. Parents, you've got to check out the responses to these questions! There are some interesting ones that have been asked; chances are you might be wondering some of these things. Keep the questions coming!


Community Education

WISHES offerings at Gleason Lake:
Engineering Club - next session starts Feb 27
Ultimate Drawing Workshop - begins Feb 25
Pulley Engineers - begins March 5, STEM Enrichment using LEGO® bricks for the 21st Century learner

Youth and Adult Enrichment catalog is online now! Check out all our offerings!


Upcoming Event: 
Parenting with Vision - Gray Matter: Parenting through Complicated, Emerging Trends - A panel of experts discussing the difficult in-between areas of parenting. From vaping to privacy, these are just two of the gray topics that parents face trying to address emerging trends and raising youth in a world where things aren’t black and white. Tuesday, March 12, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Central Middle School


Calendar

School Events

Thursday, February 21, 2019
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
Thursday, February 28, 2019
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
Thursday, March 21, 2019
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
Friday, March 22, 2019
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
 
Thursday, April 11, 2019
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
 
Thursday, May 30, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
 
Friday, May 31, 2019
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
 

District Events

Thursday, February 21, 2019
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Monday, March 4, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 

School Board Meetings

Monday, February 25, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
Monday, March 11, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 

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