A message from the principal
Greetings Island Lake Families,
I hope this short note finds you well and enjoying this transition into the Fall. Leaf peeping is one of my favorite activities around this time of year, and I will be outside for much of this weekend taking in these changes to our environment. What are your family’s traditions around this time of year, and how do you mark the change of the seasons?
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank our families for their generous support of our annual fundraiser. We are well on our way to reaching our goal, which in turn benefits our classrooms and the student experience at Island Lake. Our fundraiser runs through next week, so please know any donations you have or still plan to share will be put to great use by our amazing PTA.
Our rescheduled Caregiver Conversation about The READ Act and our shift in thinking about literacy instruction will be next Wednesday (10/30/24) at 6:00 p.m. in Google Meet. Looking forward to chatting with you: meet.google.com/qev-texk-omt.
Next Friday, November 1, is a non-school day for students (staff professional learning day).
Have a lovely weekend!
Bill
Island Lake yearbooks are now on sale!
Secure your yearbook at the best price today by pre-ordering! Act now to lock in the $18.00 price. Please note that this offer is exclusively available online!
• Order online at: www.schoolannual.com
• Click on: "Buy My Student's Yearbook"
• Enter: Island Lake Elementary, Shoreview, MN
Any questions regarding yearbook, please contact islandlakeyearbook@gmail.com. Paper orders forms will be sent home with students the week of March 10 and will be priced at $20 per yearbook. These orders can be completed online or with cash or check payments.
The absolute final deadline for ordering your yearbook is Friday, March 21st, 2025.
PTA Fall Fundraiser - Happening Now through 10/31!
The Island Lake PTA Fall Fundraiser is going strong! We have raised over $11,000 but still have a ways to go to meet our goal of $33,333. This includes over $470 in our inaugural "Loose Change Wednesday" on October 23.
Where can I give?
- Online: You can click on this link or scan the QR below to donate through Givebacks: https://bit.ly/ILPTA2024Fundraiser
- Prefer an offline donation? Skip the online convenience fees and send a check or cash to school! Donations via cash or check (payable to “Island Lake PTA”) can be accepted at the school office. Put your child's teacher's name on the envelope to ensure it gets associated with class goals.
- Volunteer or In-Kind Donations: Sign up here to supervise the End of Fundraiser Party or donate bottles of water!
Next Wednesday is our final "Loose Change Wednesday" of the fundraiser. Please send your kid with any loose change (or jugs full of quarters) that they’d like to donate!
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Noodles & Company, November 4 from 4:00-8:00 pm: 3833 Lexington Ave N Ste 109, Arden Hills
- 25% of all qualifying online and in-restaurant sales go back to the school.
- When ordering in-restaurant you MUST mention Island Lake PTA or present the flyer upon placing your order prior to paying.
- For online and Noodles Rewards app orders, apply the coupon code, “GIVING25” in the Coupon Code line at checkout.
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Fall Book Fair, November 11-14!
- In School Preview Day - Friday, November 8
- Family Open House - Tuesday November 12 and Thursday November 14 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
- We cannot run the fair without volunteers. Sign up to volunteer here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA8A82CA2F9C52-52109649-fall#/ Thank you in advance for helping make this fair possible.
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Next: PTA Meeting, November 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Provide feedback on student cell phones
This year, the School Board is asking the community to provide feedback regarding student use of cell phones in schools. This feedback will be shared with an advisory committee of parents, students and staff for their review. The group will identify themes found in the responses and provide recommendations to the School Board. The feedback and recommendations will ultimately be used to help inform the creation of a cell phone policy. Learn more at www.mvpschools.org/cellphones.
Information about a community conversation event and links to surveys can be found at www.mvpschools.org/cellphone
Upcoming events
For up-to-date information on events happening at Island Lake, visit www.moundsviewschools.org/islandlakecalendar.
Monday, October 28
PTA Fall Fundraiser
4th & 5th Grade Choir, 8:05-9:05 a.m.
Tuesday, October 29
PTA Fall Fundraiser
5th Grade Band, Large Group, 8:05-9:05 a.m.
Girls on the Run, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MV Community Education: Floor Hockey Skills, 4:05-5:05 p.m.
MV Community Education: Mindful Movement Yoga Club, 4:05-5:05 p.m.
MV Community Education: Youth Wrestling, 4:05-5:05 p.m.
Wednesday, October 30
PTA Fall Fundraiser
5th Grade Orchestra, Large Group, 8:05-9:05 a.m.
5th Grade Volume Zoo Display, 10:00-10:45 a.m.
MV Community Education: Messes & Masterpieces, 4:05-5:05 p.m.
Thursday, October 31
Star Day! PTA Fall Fundraiser Celebration!
All School Pajama Day
4th Grade Orchestra Summer Beginners, Large Group, 8:05-9:05 a.m.
5th Grade Field Trip, Science Museum, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Girls on the Run, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MV Community Education: Broadway Bound! Afterschool Theater Class, 4:05-5:05 p.m.
Friday, November 1
No School for Students
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