Message from the Principal Dear Gleason Lake Families, We have been fortunate at Gleason Lake to have had only a small number of positive Covid-19 cases since we returned to full in-person learning. However, with more students in the building, we are identifying more close contacts and needing to have more students quarantine in those cases. Each positive Covid case likely means that we will identify ten or more close contacts. We need your support as we all do our best to remain vigilant both inside and outside of school. Please have students stay home if they have any symptoms or if anyone in their household has symptoms and/or if they have been tested for Covid and are waiting for results.
Warmly, Mary McKasy
Did You Know? No school for students tomorrow, April 23 Due to a planning day for teachers, there will not be any school for students on Friday, April 23. School will resume on Monday, April 26.
Final Book Club Opportunity for the Year Seven kids. One class. One amazing teacher. And the school year that changes their lives. Mrs. Whitlock's last book club of the year will meet on Thursday, May 20. We will be discussing Because of Mr.Terupt by Rob Buyea. Interested students should return a signed permission slip to the media center to receive a copy of the book.
April 29 is Keep a Poem in Your Pocket Day What favorite poem will you carry in your pocket? Here is one of Sue Strom's favorite poems.
Reminders Lost and Found All Lost and Found items will be donated to IOCP on April 30. Please check our front vestibule for your student's missing jacket, gloves or hat before this date. Thanks!
Scholastic Virtual Book Fair begins Monday, April 26 The Scholastic Virtual Book Fair will run April 26 through May 9. You'll receive an email notification on Monday when the site goes live for purchases. Books will be mailed directly to your home. Our Book Fair provides a great opportunity to stow away birthday or holiday gifts while supporting our PTO, our teachers, and most importantly, encouraging reading!
School Supply Kit Online Sales Open through June 15 Families of all 2021-2022 Gleason Lake students can purchase school supply kits from the EduKit website and search Gleason Lake Elementary. Kits will be mailed to your home during the last two weeks of August. If you choose, you may purchase next year's supplies on your own. Click here for more information. Scholarships for supply kits are available. Please contact Mary McKasy or Jessica Bedford if a scholarship is needed. Kits will be available for purchase through June 15.
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!
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.
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COVID-19 Variant Testing
The MN Dept. of Health's Decision Tree has more information about what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms. Wayzata families can either visit a community testing site or use a free at-home testing kit and drop off at a UPS site.
Community Ed New preschool options!
Financial assistance is available. Call 763-745-5290 for information. Application forms are available on our website. Parenting with Vision: “The Danger of a Single Story” is a powerful Ted Talk given by award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. In the Ted Talk, Adichie shares stories of the stereotypes she held about others, and ones Americans held about her. Wayzata parents Denise Silva and Kristen Spargo invite fellow parents to join them to view Aichie’s Ted Talk on Zoom, reflect on the stories she shares and discuss them together.
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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