LODL Newsletter

No school Tomorrow, Friday, Nov 10th in honor of Veteran's Day

Dearest LODL Families:

It is so hard to believe that we are one fourth the way through the 2023-24 school year. This time of the school year always flies by as we approach the holiday season. As we approach parent / teacher conference over the next two two weeks, please take a moment to reflect upon all they have learned and how much they have grown the first quarter. Be certain to focus on highlights, as well as areas they are continuing to work towards. Parent / teacher conferences are the way to hear progress, celebrate success, and focus on where all students are headed. Here is a quick article on how parents can prepare themselves (and their children) for a successful conference:

https://childmind.org/article/teacher-conferences-a-guide-for-parents/

Please know that should you need to set up a time with myself, our amazing social worker Ms. Boyles, or our fabulous dean of students Ms. Schenkelberg, all of us will be available to connect and meet during conferences.

As you have probably heard, our entire K-5 school district of Prior Lake - Savage is implementing a new math curriculum this school year, Bridges. If you are interested in learning, please consider attending the Parent Math Night on Thursday 11/9 at 6:30 in the Twin Oaks Middle School auditorium.

If you have any questions, I am always happy to hear from you; I can be reached directly at 952-226-0303 or rkucinski@plsas.org.

In partnership,

Richie Kucinski

Sign-up for the December Early Release Intern Event is now open! Play games, make take-home crafts, and hang out with the interns on Early Release Day, December 6th.

https://givebutter.com/EarlyReleaseDEC

Hola, families! We are looking for a few host families for this Spring, starting at the end of January. Hosting is a wonderful experience and we are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please send an e-mail to interns@lodlptc.org if you are interested or have any questions.

1st grade Habitat exhibition

Please use this form to sign in for attendance to the 1st grade Habitat Exhibition on Friday, Nov 17th from 1:45-2:15 p.m. in the 1st grade classrooms. All Visitors need to be signed up on this form.

** PLEASE park in the back of the school by the playground and enter through the main office doors in the front of the building. Do not park where the buses park (by the fence). This event is only for families and NOT for other children who attend LODL. Please do not go into other classrooms to pick up your students to bring them. They can be signed out at the end of the day in the office. We do not want to disturb other classes. This is also for the safety of ALL students and families. Thank you for your partnership!

Fill out link if you plan on visiting for 1st grade Habitat Exhibit next week: https://forms.gle/qhiZ2u4226ioa9RRA

We have had a great start to the 2023-24 school year and we want to continue to support students and families with school attendance. In connection with our attendance policy, the attendance team regularly reviews attendance, and sends home letters quarterly to any student who has missed 10% or more of school.

Being proactive with attendance and supporting families is a priority at La ola del lago. At this point if your student(s) has missed 5 or more days of school that equals 10% of their year and you will be receiving a letter in mail in the next couple of weeks. We understand that some absences may be connected to vacation or illness, but this still attributes to the total amount of days missed. The purpose of the attendance letters is to communicate and inform.

We are here to support you to solve any problems, barriers, or concerns you - or your student(s) may have when it comes to attendance.

Sign up here for a time in November:

Specialist's will also be available during these hours to meet.

https://ptcfast.com/schools/La_ola_del_lago

November 14th - 4:15-6:15

November 16th- 4:15-8:15

November 20th- 4:15-8:15

Fall Conferences are soon upon us, which means some long evenings for our wonderful teachers! Can you help support them by providing a tasty meal on these long nights!? The PTC would like to provide dinner on Thursday, Nov 16th and Monday, Nov 20th! See the signup genius for options to help! We are planning to feed about 35 teachers and staff! https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C054CADA62DA3FF2-45982425-fall

There will be a district Math Information Night for parents/guardians to learn more about the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum on November 9th from 6:30-7:30 in the auditorium of Twin Oaks Middle School. If you are unable to attend, the Math Information Night will be recorded.

LODL families, Our LODL staff is having our first Annual Holiday party coming up, and we are looking for prize donations. We want our staff to have fun getting together and have prizes to win in a raffle type giveaway. If you or your company is willing to donate prizes or gift cards, they can be dropped off in the office until November 20th. All donations, prizes, gifts cards and baskets are appreciated! Thank you so much for your support to our LODL staff. We truly appreciate each and every one of you.

Upcoming Community Education Classes

Check out all of the amazing classes, activities and events available by browsing our digital catalogs. Be sure to register for these popular classes that are starting soon! Click on the class below for more information or to register.

• Queen’s Gambit Chess Tournament (Ages 5-Adult)

• Flying and Driving Machines (Grades 1-6)

• Homemade Gifts from the Heart (Grades K-5)

• Lefse

• Paint Like the Masters

• Parent/Child, Youth and Adult Pottery Classes

• Adult/Child Mandala Rock Art (Ages 6-10 w/Adult)

• Superhero & Princess Fitness (Ages 3-6)

• Unlimited FUN Obstacle Course (Grades K-3)

• Virtual Classes with Tech Academy

• Jr. NBA Basketball Camp (Grades K-5)

• Toon Time (Grades 3-8)

• Basic Soap Making - NEW!

• Holiday Acrylic Pour - NEW!

• Ornament Making Party (Ages 5-12)

• Winter Celebration (Grades K-5)

Early Learning Programs

Try our new Grandparents Class or check out other Early Childhood Family Education offerings that are still available. ECFE Registration.

Circle of Friends Preschool still has openings available in our afternoon classes.

Preschool Registration

Community Education Advisory Council

Make a difference in your schools and community, join the PLSAS Community Education Advisory Council. For more information visit our website.

Questions

For questions about our programs, please call 952.226.0310 or email communityed@plsas.org.

Please see the attached flyers for enrichment opportunities available for your children:

• PLHS Gymnastics
• DASH Sports
• PL Youth Wrestling

Nov 14th,16th and 20th- Parent/Teacher Conferences- p.m.

Nov 15th- 2nd grade to MN History Center

Nov 28th- Wolf Ridge Chaperone Meeting

December 1-1st grade to History Center

Dec 4th-8th- 5th grade to Wolf Ridge

Dec 6th- 2 hour Early Release

January 17th- 4th grade to Bakken Center

December 19th- Kindergarten Winter Concert 2:30 p.m.

Dec 21-Jan 1st- Winter Break

Jan 2- School Resumes

Jan 10th- 2 hour Early Release

Jan 15th= No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 23rd- 2nd grade concert- 2:30p.m

January 25th- 4th and 5th grade choir concert

Jan 26th- No School

Feb 2- 1st grade to Children's Theater

Feb 5th- 5th Grade to BizTown Field Trip

Feb 9th- 4th grade to Hocokatati Cultual Center

Feb 22- 5th grade ski trip for PE

Feb 22-4th grade to Farder Harbor field trip

March 13th- 4th grade Kindness Retreat

March 15th- 1st grade field trip to Bell Museum

April 18th 2:30 p.m.-3rd grade concert

May 2nd- ESTEM Day at LODL

May 21st 2:30p.m.- 1st Grade concert

May 23rd- 6:30 p.m.- 4th and 5th grade choir concert

Main Office: 952-226-0300

Attendance Line: 952-226-0301

Health Office: 952-226-0306

Social Worker: 052-226-0302

Reminder: emails have changed to plsas.org