A message from the principal
Greetings Island Lake Families,
Our community felt the first cooler days on the playground this week, and the changing temps let us know that consistently colder weather is nearing. Our students are also noticing the changing colors of the leaves starting to fall. Coughing and sneezing has been a little more noticeable, typical for this time of year. My own daughters fell victim to this, as two of them stayed home for days last week while they fought off various viruses. It reminds me of the importance of hand washing after walking around the hallways and classrooms high fiving my wolves…
Following the collection of screening data for students in all grade levels, our intervention teams have begun to tailor their learning experiences for select students to support excellence in the classrooms. Our grade level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) have also been grappling with critical questions about student learning that is differentiated to small groups of students with common strengths and lagging skills. While we never lose sight of our Culture of Belonging, our learning spaces are hitting their strides with the rigors of our academic day.
Next week we begin a celebration of National School Lunch Week (October 7-16). As part of our celebration, we are hosting a recipe contest. Elementary students will have the opportunity to submit a recipe for the chance to have their recipe featured on your school's lunch menu. Recipe submission will be accepted October - October 16. Winners will be announced early November! Here is the recipe submission form for students to fill out and give to the Kitchen Manager or the front office.
Another gentle reminder that tomorrow, Friday (10/4/24), is a non-school day for students. I also see in our calendars that Monday (10/14/24), as well as Thursday (10/17/24) and Friday (10/18/24) are non-school days for students.
Have a lovely weekend,
Bill
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- Event Code: FE54024
- You will need your student's ID number. This can be found by logging into your ParentVue account. The student's "ID number" is listed underneath their name and is different from the lunch pin number.
- Pictures are shipped directly to home.
- Retake day is Thursday, Oct. 24.
- Questions? Please call Jostens at 1-877-515-1447.
National School Lunch Week - Recipe contest returns!
Calling all cooks and bakers! We will be celebrating National School Lunch Week by having a student recipe contest! The winning recipe will be featured in the weekly school newsletter and served during lunch! The winner will be announced in early November!
Contest Rules:
1) Recipe needs to contain 2-8 ingredients.
2) One ingredient must be a protein, vegetable or fruit.
3) Complete all parts of this recipe card. (Hard copies are available in the office.)
4) Turn your recipe card into the kitchen or front office by 4:00 p.m. on Oct. 16.
Other events for National School Lunch Week:
The Minnesota Great Apple Crunch will be held on Oct. 7. A local Gala apple from Rabideaux Farms will be offered with each school lunch.
- Locally-made Sambusas will be featured at all MV Public Schools on Wednesday, Oct. 16! Students will be able to choose from a beef or a lentil Sambusa. Click here to view the online lunch menu. Sambusas are a traditional Somali staple. Hoyo, the producer of these Sambusas, describes them as "delicious fried pastries certain to transport students and staff to a whole new world of taste" Each Sambusa is hand-made in Bloomington, MN.
Starlab is here!
In October, Island Lake students will visit Starlab during science specialist. Starlab delivers a 360-degree learning experience of our solar system, galaxies, planets, stars, and more. Thank you to the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation for funding this special experience! To learn more, click here.
We Need Your Help with Yearbook Photos!
Island Lake parents, we’d love for you to share your memorable moments from this year’s field trips, class parties, and events! Please consider submitting your photos to help us create a special yearbook for our students. If you are at events, please snag some great photos. Thank you for helping us capture these wonderful memories!
Upload your photos to the yearbook site: https://photos.jostens.com/TL82QV
Alternatively, you can email your pictures directly to: islandlakeyearbook@gmail.com.
ISLAND LAKE FAMILY DIRECTORY– Back for 2024/25
https://islandlakepta.membershiptoolkit.com/home
- The Island Lake Elementary family directory is back again on Membership Toolkit.
- Make sure to sign up or sign in to review your entry today!
- This tool is sponsored by the Island Lake PTA for the exclusive personal use of Island Lake families.
Donate to the Rock The School House Silent Auction
Looking for an easy way to support the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation? Purchase an item for the Rock the School House silent auction on Nov. 9, benefitting Mounds View Schools Education Foundation. It’s easy – purchase an item from our wish list and it will be shipped directly to the Foundation. Please purchase no later than Oct. 25. Thank you for your continued support! Learn more here.
Choir is now open for all 4th & 5th students!
All 4th & 5th graders are invited to participate in the Island Lake choir. Mrs. Stromback, Island Lake music teacher, welcomes all interested students without an audition or prior choral experience to join. Instruction focuses on proper vocal technique and learning to sing harmony. Students will have the opportunity to learn about many different styles of music and performance techniques. There will be opportunities to perform with the choir later in the year.
Choir is FREE of charge and will meet on Monday mornings from 8:05-9:05 a.m. Choir will start on Monday, Sept. 30, and will rehearse in the music room (Room 148). Depending on enrollment numbers, an additional class might be added that won’t conflict with band or orchestra.
To join choir, please register here. Questions? Please contact Mrs. Stromback at amanda.stromback@mvpschools.org.
Upcoming events
For up-to-date information on events happening at Island Lake, visit www.moundsviewschools.org/islandlakecalendar.
Friday, October 4
No School for Students
Monday, October 7
No Activities Scheduled
Tuesday, October 8
5th Grade Band, Large Group, 8:05-9:05 a.m.
Girls on the Run, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MV Community Education: Soccer Skills, 4:05-5:05 p.m.
MV Community Education: Youth Wrestling, 4:05-5:05 p.m.
Wednesday, October 9
5th Grade Orchestra, Large Group, 8:05-9:05 a.m.
Thursday, October 10
4th Grade Orchestra Summer Beginners, Large Group, 8:05-9:05 a.m.
Girls on the Run, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MV Community Education: Broadway Bound Theater Class, 4:05-5:05 p.m.
Friday, October 11
4th Grade Orchestra Fall Beginners, Large Group, 8:05-9:05 a.m.
Pack Pride Meeting, Wear Your Pack Pride T-shirt, 9:30 a.m.
MV Community Education: Elementary Chess Club, 8:30-9:05 a.m.
MV Community Education: Robotics Problem Solvers, 4:05-5:05 p.m.
Monday, October 14
No School for Students
Thursday, October 17 & Friday, October 18
No School for Students - MEA Break
Thursday, October 24
Picture Retake Day
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