Message from the Principal Gleason Lake Elementary is proud to announce that Mark Klippel will be recognized at the April 12 school board meeting as the Employee of the Month. Mark has been with the district for the past five years as a special education teacher. He brings compassion, dedication and expertise to his position.
Mark is an encouraging role model who truly helps students develop skills and overcome challenges while fostering a supportive learning environment. He understands the importance of identifying strengths and creating pathways for students to experience success. He is masterful at building and developing meaningful relationships with students, families and staff. Mark's leadership and support are greatly appreciated. The entire Gleason Lake community benefits from his energy and optimism.
Have a wonderful spring break! Enjoy this time with your family. Spring break begins tomorrow, Thursday, April 1. We look forward to seeing you back at school on Monday, April 12.
Warmly, Mary McKasy
Did You Know? Are You Planning to Move? Please let us know if your family will be moving this year before the start of the 2021-2022 school year. If so, please fill out the Students Moving form. Note: If you have more than one student at Gleason Lake, please fill out the form for each student. Also, please fill out the District Withdrawal Form as well. Thank you!
Reminders Picture Retake Day - April 13 Lifetouch will be taking retakes on April 13 in our gym. In-Person students will take photos between 1:45-2:45, and Distance Choice students can come anytime between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. No appointment necessary.
Gleason Lake Yearbook online orders extended through April 1 The deadline for ordering a yearbook has been extended through end of day on Thursday, April 1. The order ID code for a Gleason Lake yearbook is 13582021. Yearbooks can only be ordered online through the Lifetouch website.
Clothing Donations Needed in the Health Office Nurse Sue is still in need of clean, gently used or new girls leggings or stretch pants in any size. Also, she is needing small girls' short sleeve tops. Thanks!
Deadline for Distance Choice Yearbook Photos is April 1 Distance Choice families, please email any digital photos you may want to include to our PTO chairperson, Lindsay Good. Deadline for photos is April 1.
Our Support Team is Here for You If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of us on our student support team.
PTO News Looking for PTO Volunteers Are you interested in being more involved in your student's school? The PTO has many opportunities for you. Here are some of the positions that are opening up for next school year: Vice President, Treasurer, Yearbook Coordinator, "Parents Night Out" Coordinator, Media Center Volunteering, and Spiritwear Sales Coordinator.
For more information, please email our PTO President, Jamie Martin. Thanks!
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COVID-19 Variant Testing
Wayzata families can either visit a community testing site or use a free at-home testing kit and drop off at a UPS site. Spring Break
Community Ed Join us for a youth art or chess class after school! You can find all Gleason Lake offerings on our registration site. We have a big summer of youth camps planned! Join us at Oakwood Elementary School where your child can learn, grow, and play with friends all summer long. Youth camps include everything from science, engineering, arts and crafts, dance, theater, and more. With a wide variety of camps to choose from, there is something to spark your interest! Register now! Financial assistance is available or call 763-745-5200 for more information.
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