Parent Newsletter

January 31, 2019

Principal's Note

Looking ahead, winter conferences will be held from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on February 21, 26 and 28. Your access to conference scheduling will begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday, February 7. We look forward to having all parents attend conferences during these scheduled dates. Childcare will be provided for elementary school-aged children in the media center.

Did You Know?

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.

Spring Girls On The Run

Any girl in grades 3-5 may be a part of Girls On The Run (GOTR). GOTR will meet right after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:45 p.m. March 18 through June 4. You don't have to be a runner to join ... in fact, GOTR is about running and so much more! Registration will open tomorrow, February 1, at gotrtwincities.org (lottery registration will run through February 6, lottery will be held on February 7, teams max out at 20 girls). If you have any questions, please reach out to annieroeder0126@gmail.com.

Amy Naleid, PTO Guest Speaker, February 12 @7:00 p.m

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.

Art Show at Plymouth Creek Center

Ten students from Gleason Lake will have art work that will be 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.

Principal Award

Principal Mary McKasy was voted "Best Principal" in the 2019 Reader's Choice Awards in our local Sun Sailor newspaper. Congratulations, Mrs. McKasy!

Reminders

Save the Date for Gleason Lake Carnival

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

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.

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.

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

Morning Drop-Off Procedures

End-of-Day Pick-Up Procedures

PTO News

Join or Volunteer

Volunteer Needs

Art Volunteers Needed

If you're looking for an easy way to get involved and could spare a bit of time during the school day we could use your help! All of our kids have been working hard in art class and we could use some volunteers to help mount and display their masterpieces before conferences.
If you have questions, contact Anne Hable at ahable@gmail.com.

Art Volunteer Sign-up

Around the District

Preventing the Flu
Influenza, commonly called “the flu”, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus, which infects the nose, throat, and lungs. Symptoms include fever (100º or above), headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches lasting up to a week or longer. The best way to prevent this illness is by getting a flu vaccination. Additional tips are available on the Minnesota Department of Health website.

Students and staff members need to be without a fever for over 24 hours before returning to school. When contacting the school to report that your child is sick, please be specific including if the fever is 100º or greater and if your child has a cough or a sore throat. If you have questions about these guidelines, please call your school health office.

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.

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.

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.

Community Education

WISHES offerings at Gleason Lake:
Engineering Club
Character Workshop - This is Drama Kids' first ever class devoted to learning the tricks of characterization! We will explore the ways we use our voices, our bodies, and our imagination to bring a character to life on stage. Register for this class and feel ready to perform your best for our play coming this Spring!
Shocking Electrical Engineering
Ultimate Drawing Workshop
Pulley Engineers

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