Principal's Note 

I want to remind you that next week we will be honoring Martin Luther King on Monday, January 21, and will not have school.   Also, there will be a teacher work day on Friday, January 25, so there will be no school next Friday as well.  

Bingo Night, Friday, January 18

We hope to see you  tomorrow night for our Family Bingo event. Tables will be set up in the gym for bingo. This is a PTO sponsored event that is fun for the entire family.

Deadline Extended to Friday, January 18

Author and illustrator, Rick Chrustowski, will be visiting Gleason Lake on Friday, February 15. Rick has written and illustrated many nonfiction books for children. If you would like to purchase autographed copies of his books, please return the attached order form to Mrs. Whitlock in the media center by Friday, January 18. 

Spirit Wear Donations for Carnival

For the second year we are going to be selling gently used Wayzata spirit wear in the plush pet room. If you are doing year-end closet cleaning and getting rid of gently used spirit wear, we'll be collecting it. Starting now you can bring items into the office. Any spirit wear that is not sold will be donated.

Wayzata Special Education Advisory Council Transition & Recreational Resource Fair for Parents
You’re invited to come and meet representatives from selected organizations that provide programming for students with special needs February 5, 2019, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Keynote speaker and four panels offering question/ answer format for school-to-school transitions at each school level. View the flyer for more information.

6th Grade Band & Orchestra Instrument Selection Nights
6th Grade Band and Orchestra Instrument Selection Nights are January 29, February 5, 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.

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

Wayzata Legislative Action Committee (LAC) Update
In December, Wayzata LAC heard from Scott Croonquist, Executive Director, Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD). Scott discussed approval of the AMSD legislative platform and legislative priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session. Cheryl Polzin, Wayzata School Board member, shared the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) Legislative Agenda, which includes a resolution to fund all School Safety Grants. The committee discussed the work before Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, the Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate, and the DFL-controlled House of Representatives. The LAC will continue to work on position papers for approved 2019 Platform.

In January, Senator Ron Latz (Senate District 46) joined the LAC to hear from the committee and to share his view on the 2019 Legislative Session. Jody Remsing, Wayzata Public Schools Director of Special Services, presented on the Senate E-12 Education Policy Committee hearings in November 2018 regarding policy proposals that will help to address the special education cross-subsidy.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Monica Dawson, LAC Citizen Chair, or visit the District website. Visit the Minnesota Legislature website to learn who represents you.

Ask Ali the tough questions you might be too scared to ask in person. Alison Wobschall, M.A., director of Partners in Prevention, is a psychologist with 14 years of experience in prevention. She has a special passion for healthy brain development. Submit any questions you have regarding topics surrounding substances, mental health, and parenting strategies.

Parents of 5th Graders: Join us for “Transitioning to Middle School: A Parent’s Guide” Tuesday, January 29, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Central Middle School. This evening will feature a panel of district specialists speaking on areas of common concern and interest for parents. Representatives from each middle school will be available for questions. This program is designed for parents of current 5th grade students.

Upcoming Home Base/Bright Start childcare registration information

Home Base is an optional before and/or after school childcare program. Bright Start is a component of Home Base offering all day care with a pre-kindergarten curriculum. The programs are offered through the Wayzata Community Education department. Sites are located at each of the Wayzata School district's elementary sites. Registration requests must be submitted annually for attendance in the summer and/or school year programs. Acceptance is based upon the time of registration and site availability. Wait lists will be formed once a site reaches capacity. Please refer to the registration flyer and the Home Base website for further information.

Priority registration: February 4, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. - February 8, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. (For current enrollees in any Home Base program component)
Open registration: February 13, 2019 at 7:00 a.m.

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