Raptor Center Visits Snail Lake Kindergarten
On Friday, May 16, kindergarten classrooms will visit the library for a 30 minute presentation by the Minnesota Raptor Center. During the presentation our students will discover what a raptor is, how to best protect them in the wild, and will meet 3 live birds! A reason we learn about raptors is because as top-of-the-food-chain predators, raptors are our lens into the health of our shared environment! You can learn more at: https://raptor.umn.edu/
Staff Appreciation Week
During the week of May 5-9, Mounds View Public Schools will recognize all staff during Staff Appreciation Week. Each day during that week, you'll see an employee group spotlighted on our social media pages. Help us send notes of appreciation to our Mounds View Public Schools staff. Last year, more than 3,200 cards were sent to our hardworking staff members! Visit mvpschools.org/thankyou for more information and to create your custom e-card.
Medications in the Health Office
The end of the school year is fast approaching. If your student has medications in the Health Office (daily medications, inhalers, EpiPens, etc.), please make arrangements with the Health Office at 651-621-8004 or elizabethf.johnson@moundsviewschools.org to collect them by the end of the day on Thursday, June 5th. Medications that are not picked up will be sent home on the last day of school in the backpack. Any medication remaining in the Health Office after June 5th, the last day of school, will be properly disposed of.
Island Lake PTA Position Openings 2025-26
Are you interested in becoming more involved with your student's elementary school? Do you like to provide fun, engaging and educational opportunities for your school community? Do you want to make a difference? Consider joining the Island Lake PTA as a leadership member or chair member in 2025-26! The following positions are open for next year:
PTA Leadership
- Deputy Treasurer (2-year term): Along with Treasurer, assist with PTA budget, reimbursements, allocations, etc.
- VP Programs (1+ year term): Oversee PTA-funded programs (such as International Night, Book Fair, Yearbook and Staff Appreciation) and provide support for event chairpersons.
- VP Fundraising (1+ year term): Oversee PTA fundraisers including our general fall fundraiser and Run with the Wolves; provide support for fundraiser chairpersons.
Chair Positions
- Folders & Planners
- Staff Appreciation Co-Chair
- Yearbook Co-Chair
- International Night
For more information about any of these positions, please email contactilpta@gmail.com.
Turtle Lake PTO Meeting
Attention Future Turtle Lake Families! We would like to invite you to our last PTA meeting of the school year next week.
When: Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30-8pm in the Library at Turtle Lake
Agenda:
Board Elections. We have two positions to fill for the next 2 year term: Secretary and Co-Treasurer.
Budget. We will discuss the budget and put it to vote.
Updates on the spring book fair, staff appreciation week, and the 5th grade celebration.
Everyone is always welcome, however a membership ($6.25) is required to vote.
This meeting will be a great one to get familiar with the PTA and get a look towards plans for next school year.
As always, childcare will be provided by members of the Mounds View Honor Society.
Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at TurtleLakePTA@gmail.com.
Mental Health Awareness Month
This month's Student Support blog will give you some insight on how to get connected and stay connected during Mental Health Awareness Month. Together we can reduce the stigma around mental health and substance use disorders.
Summer funds for groceries
The Summer EBT program has a new name: SUN Bucks. If your student receives Educational Benefits, you qualify for SUN Bucks! Qualifying families get a grocery benefit for each student this summer. Learn more about the SUN Bucks program here.
Island Lake PTA Run with the Wolves
Run With the Wolves is back for 2025, on Saturday, May 31st! Come out and run through the neighborhood near Island Lake for a 5K fun run, or a kids' fun run around the perimeter of the school. Registration is now open through MV Community Education, including a discounted registration option for those who qualify for educational benefits. The Kids's Fun Run is at 8:30am, and the 5K will start at 9:00am. Register by Friday, May 9th to guarantee a t-shirt!
https://moundsview.arux.app/course/5770/winter-spring-2025/run-with-the-wolves-5k-kids-fun-run
Questions? contactilpta@gmail.com
News from the Library
Don’t forget to have your child read this summer! Many businesses offer summer reading programs which allow kids to earn books and prizes while maintaining their reading skills. You can find reading programs at the Ramsey Co. Library, Barnes & Noble, Half Price Books, Chipotle and Pizza Hut. Sign up for one (or more) programs and help reduce summer slide. Most programs begin in May and go through mid-August.
Questions? Contact the library at krispen.lam@mvpschools.org
