Parent Newsletter

March 21, 2019

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Principal's Note 

We look forward to our Gleason Lake families coming together tomorrow tonight for our PTO sponsored Carnival. Join the fun from 5:30-8:00 p.m. 

Did You Know?

Fifth Grade Vocal Concert Tonight at 6:30  

We welcome all families and friends of our Gleason Lake's fifth graders to attend their annual vocal concert tonight at 6:30 in the gym. See you there!

Pennies for Patients Ends Friday, March 22  

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Pennies for Patients Drive this week. This is a fundraiser that benefits Cancer Research. We look forward to our Spirit Day tomorrow:
  • Hat Day on Friday, March 22 - "Caps for Coins Day"

Parent Input Forms  

A significant part of our planning for the 2019-2020 school year involves placing students into balanced learning groups. Parents wishing to provide input must complete the Parent Input Form and return it directly to Mrs. McKasy by April 8.

Spring Break Begins March 28  

Spring break begins next week on Thursday, March 28.  School will start again on Monday, April 8. 

Reminders

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. 

Amy Naleid, PTO Guest Speaker, April 9, 7:00 p.m. at Gleason Lake

Amy Naleid, District Mental Health Coordinator, will lead a discussion about the best ways to raise kids who are socially and emotionally strong and successful. We will discuss some research ideas and share real-life information about how to navigate through school in these times. Bring questions and ideas for a good conversation! Amy focuses on development across the lifespan and how our environment can shape how we develop.

PTO News

Gleason Lake Carnival – March 22, 5:30-8:00 p.m.

 Price per ticket is fifty cents or you can purchase a bundle of twenty tickets for $10. If you need financial assistance for the carnival, please email or call 763-745-5400 to speak with Jessica Bedford or Mary McKasy

Order on Amazon and Benefit Gleason Lake

Every time you order on Amazon, a percentage of the price can be donated to Gleason Lake. The Amazon link that can be found on the PTO page of our Gleason Lake website. Happy shopping!

Volunteer Needs

Carnival

The Gleason Lake Carnival is just about here and we need your help! We are still looking for a few volunteers to fill positions. 

Around the District

Spring 2019 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)
Over the next several weeks, elementary students in grades 3-5 will be completing the 2019 Reading and Math Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs). Students in grade 5 will also take a Science MCA. If you have questions about the specific day(s) your child will be taking the MCAs, please contact your child’s teacher.

MCA Purpose, Use, and Results Information


Are Your Kids Ready?
Following the Minnesota State Statute 121A.15 (School immunization requirements) and Wayzata Public School Immunization Policy and Regulation, your child will not be able to start or remain enrolled at school without an immunization record that is up-to-date, actively in progress or without a legal exemption. Note: there are additional requirements for Kindergarten and 7th grade. It is best to receive vaccinations from your primary care provider, but in the event that you are unable to see your primary provider or if you do not have insurance that covers the cost of vaccinations, Wayzata Public Schools is a participant in the Park Nicollet Barrier Free Immunization Initiative. This program allows immunization-only visits on a same-day appointment basis, immunizes children without a doctor visit and provides immunizations with no direct charge to families.


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 April 10
The Mechanics of Gizmos and Gadgets - begins April 23
3D Minecraft Masterpiece - April 29
Ratchet Mechanics - starts May 14, 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: 
Young Scientist Roundtable - Sustainability of Plastics
Tuesday, April 9, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Central Middle School

Event is free with no registration required.


Calendar

School Events

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

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 

School Board Meetings

Monday, March 25, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
Monday, April 8, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 

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