Lighthouse School Newsletter
Lighthouse families,
At this time of year when we often focus on giving thanks, I am thankful to be a part of an amazing community where facilitators have an incredible devotion to and ability to inspire and challenge students. I am thankful for the open communication and support from all of our families. I am also thankful for our students - their humor, kindness, and caring hearts.
We are in the final days of the first trimester and working to finish strong. It has been so fun seeing students make connections to thinking like a designer as they prepare for their co-created inquiry projects next trimester!
We have a speaker coming this Friday! Students will hear the story of a marketing project from the Pharmaceutical world. Product discovery begins the process, with safety, pharmacokinetics, then clinical trials. The FDA approval process leads to product approval for human use. Subsequent studies and data analysis continue to monitor the product’s safety and efficacy. The presenter will scale the presentation to all Lighthouse students and focus on what it means to be an empathetic designer.
The trimester wraps up next Tuesday. Students in grades 3-8 will receive a printed copy of the report cards in early December with academic and career and life competencies. Students are rated on the rubrics based on point in time grade with the portfolio of evidence that has been collected throughout the trimester. If students are in grades 9-12 or receiving high school credit for a course, their letter grades will be in the Campus Parent Portal for students and families to view on December 10.
Next week is a short week. There will not be a newsletter next Wednesday. There’s no school Wednesday, November 27 – Monday, December 2. School resumes after the break on Tuesday, December 3.
Have a great week and enjoy the break!
Lisa Cisewski
Coordinator of Lighthouse School
Spring Lake Park Schools
Notification test follow-up
We conducted our annual test of our notification system for families last Thursday evening. Did you get the message? Did you get it how you prefer? If you did not receive the message on your preferred device or if you need to update your phone number or email address, visit the Stay Connected page and click on the “update contact information and communication preferences” accordion to find directions. If you did not receive this communication on any device or have any questions, please contact communications@district16.org.
Updates from the health office
Cold weather is coming and so are the germs! We are currently seeing the following illnesses in our schools: pertussis, hand foot mouth, and influenza.
Please keep your student home when they are sick. Students who have a fever above 100, or experience vomiting or diarrhea in the previous 24 hours should stay home from school. If your child is diagnosed with an illness, please reach out to the health office.
Germs and lice are critters that we see more often during this time of year. In order to avoid germs, please wash your hands and cover your cough. To avoid lice, please periodically check your student's head and remind them to not share hats or headbands with friends. Lice become resistant to treatment if overused, so please follow directions completely when using any over-the-counter products.
Keep hands clean! Washing hands is one of the best and easiest ways to avoid getting sick.
Exploring careers and improving personal health
A set of three courses within the Health and Human Services pathway at Spring Lake Park High School are exposing students to careers in health and wellness, providing strategies and avenues to personal health and offering opportunities for college credit.
Health and Sports Performance, Exercise Science and Anatomy of Movement offer students high school credit and college credit opportunities along with insights and experiences with careers in everything from physical therapy and athletic training to nutrition and sports management.
Learning experiences span the classroom the community — from creating nutritious meals within a set of guidelines to shadowing clinician. Students are gaining knowledge, building skills and figuring out what path may be for them. Read the story.
Panther Store Black Friday Sale
Shop the Panther Store during November 29-December 1 for our biggest sale of the year! New arrivals have landed, included an awesome lineup of fleece jackets, youth apparel and the latest baseball caps that you won’t want to miss. All sales are online. Gear up with Panther pride and check off everyone on your holiday list!
- Friday, November 29 – One-Day-Only Black Friday Blowout: This is our biggest discount of the year, so make sure you’re ready to shop with a massive 25% off* using discount code: BFPantherStore
- Saturday, November 30-Sunday, December 1 Weekend Savings: Didn’t catch Black Friday? Don’t worry! Save 20% off the rest of the weekend using discount code: BFWeekend24
*discount does not apply to Rooster River baseball cap
Get your tickets – Kat Perkins Christmas
Live on 65 welcomes Kat Perkins to our stage on Wednesday, December 4 at 7 p.m. Get ready to be dazzled by the incredible vocals of Kat Perkins as she performs favorite Christmas classics. This in-person event will surely get you in the festive spirit and leave you feeling warm and cozy. It’s a must see all ages opportunity to bring the entire family! Tickets are $15 (adults), $5 (child). Purchase your tickets online.
Support a Family Fundraiser Drive
Want to join the Opportunities in Emergency Care (OEC) program in making a difference? OEC is kicking off its annual Support a Family fundraiser drive to raise money to purchase gifts for students and families in Spring Lake Park Schools. Since it began in 1996, this annual fund drive has raised more than $112,000.
The program will be collecting fundraiser donations through a GoFundMe page. They are also taking donations of checks and cash. Checks can be sent to 1100 81st Ave. NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 and written out to SLP OEC Foundation. The drive is open now until December 12.
