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Turtle Tracks
An e-newsletter from Turtle Lake Elementary School
April 5, 2024
NEXT WEEK
Monday, April 8
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - 5th Grade Orchestra
4:05 - 5:05 p.m. - Cartoon Art Studio (Comm. Ed)
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Orchestra Display Night - Turtle Hall/Orchestra Room
Tuesday, April 9
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - 4th Grade Orchestra
8:05 - 9:05 a.m. - 5th Grade Choir Rehearsal
8:10 - 9:10 a.m. - Elementary Spanish (Comm. Ed)
4:05 - 5:05 p.m. - Putting on a Show: Lion King (Comm. Ed)
Wednesday, April 10 - Friday, April 12 - NO SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Yearbook Ordering Deadline is TODAY, April 5th!
The deadline to order your 2023-2024 Turtle Lake Yearbook is April 5, 2024. Order online today using ID: 1878624. https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/order/LookupJob?jobNumber=1878624 Only a limited supply will be available to purchase at the end of the year so order yours today!
37th Annual Chalkboard Capers Shows Tonight & Tomorrow
Friday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 6 at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
All performances will be held at Mounds View High School.
Find more information and ticket order link here.
The Chalkboard Capers Scholarship Show is a variety show that is written, directed, and performed by union staff from the Mounds View School District in conjunction with the Mounds View Education Association. Please join us for a night of entertainment including short skits, singing, dancing, and musical delight. You are sure to leave laughing, crying, or at the very least, with a smile!
The proceeds from this event provide scholarships for graduating students from the Mounds View School District. Your outstanding support in the past has made it possible for numerous scholarships to be awarded. Please help us again this year by purchasing your tickets early.
We can't wait to see you there!
Apparel Stores Open Through Sunday
Show your school spirit! Online apparel stores are now open through Sunday, April 7. Find your school's store and place an order at mvpschools.org/spiritwear.
Attention 3rd Grade Families - Orchestra Display Night Rescheduled for THIS MONDAY
The Orchestra Display Night originally scheduled for March 25th has been rescheduled. Our new date is THIS Monday, April 8th from 5:00-6:30 PM in Turtle Hall.
At Display Night you can test out the violin, viola or cello; get more information about the instrument rental process and sign up for Summer Orchestra. District approved string instrument stores will be present to provide instrument rentals for you. You can attend any of the three evening Orchestra Display Nights coming up and only need to attend one of the Display Nights anytime between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.
Display nights are:
Monday, April 8th at Turtle Lake Elementary School
Tuesday, April 16 at Edgewood Middle School
Thursday, May 9 at Island Lake Elementary School
Please choose a date convenient for you and mark your calendar for attending a
summer orchestra display night!
If you missed it…
Sign up for orchestra via the GOOGLE FORM
Register for Summer Orchestra. Summer Orchestra is from July 8 - August 1st.
Reach out to Mrs. Anderson at emily.anderson@mvpschools.org if you have any questions
Kids Heart Challenge™ - Donations Due April 9th
Our students will learn about heart and brain health, meet kids with special hearts, and raise funds for the health of all hearts. Our students will feel good by doing good, knowing they made a difference for kids just like them!
Watch these videos to see WHY we do this fundraiser:
American Heart Association - Kids Heart Challenge
The Siqueiros Family: https://vimeo.com/871160194?share=copy
Help us Save Lives by following these 3 steps:
Download the AHA Schools APP and Register.
Click “Send a Message” and TEXT 10 Friends and Family asking for support.
Be a Heart Hero and Complete Finn’s Mission and learn TWO lifesaving skills as a family TONIGHT!
or REGISTER HERE and Click “Sign Up”
Thank you for being part of the Kids Heart Challenge, supporting our school and the American Heart Association. Together, we are providing hope and making a difference.
Family Engineering Night is April 25th
Attention 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students! Family Engineering Night is Thursday, April 25th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This is a free event and the whole family is invited. Come anytime between 6 - 8 p.m. Check in at Turtle Hall and make your way through 10 stations of science, math, and engineering fun located in Turtle Hall, the Orchestra Room, the Cafeteria, and classrooms 400 – 405.
Activities include: Wedgits, Mini-Catapults, Super Stick Structure Team Challenge, Circuit Play–Switches, Rainbow Glasses, K’Nex Tops, Float Your Boat, Linkage Puppets, Ring Gliders, and Roll-Back Racers. The Mounds View Robotics team will be giving a robot demonstration in the cafeteria! This event was made possible by the Turtle Lake PTA.
Caribou/Starbucks/Specialty Drinks
Students coming to school with Caribou, Starbucks, specialty drinks, etc., will be asked to go to the cafeteria to consume their beverage, and must finish/dispose of it prior to 9:20 a.m. when class starts. If students arrive later in the day, they will be asked to finish it before heading to class.
Morning Drop-Off
Reminder that the Turtle Lake School building opens at 9:05 a.m. for student drop-off. Please remain in your vehicle until the bell rings, as there is no supervision prior to 9:05 a.m.
End of Day Student Pick-up Reminder
We have noticed an increase of parents/guardians picking up their students at the end of the day. The end of the day is a very busy time in the front office. If at all possible, please refrain from picking your student up early unless you have previously notified the office or you have made a prior arrangement. All same day transportation changes need to be reported by 3:30 p.m. After 3:30 p.m. we cannot guarantee your student will get a message or that we will locate your student promptly as there are a lot of moving parts at the end of the day.
Student Input Form (optional)
The 2024-25 school year will be here before we know it. This spring we will begin the process of placing students in their new classrooms. Due to the number of students we serve and the complex nature of creating balanced classrooms, we are not able to take specific teacher requests. However, teachers and administrators will work diligently to make sure students are placed in a way that set each of our students up for a successful year. One thing I know about our teachers is that they know their students well and will put an immense amount of thought into this process.
If you would like to provide additional insight, you may fill out a Student Input form prior to April 8. This form is completely optional. If you would like to fill it out please reach out to Jodi Miles for a link.
Book Release
Katherine Applegate, the author of the One and Only Ivan series will be at Roseville Public Library on May 14th! She will be celebrating the release of the 4th and final book in the series: The One and Only Family! If you are interested in attending, you can visit the Red Balloon Bookshop website to register for free tickets and for more information about the event.
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PICTURES OF THE WEEK
Heart Challenge
Student Council members collected donations and helped distribute prizes for Kids Heart Challenge every morning this week.
Book Fair Fun
Students from Mrs. Zustiak's 3rd grade class page through new book options at the Book Fair.
Books and posters and more!
PTA NEWS
PTA Board Positions
The PTA is seeking nominations for next year’s President, Vice President, and Deputy Treasurer Board officers. The PTA engages and empowers families and communities, which shows up in practical ways like classroom enrichment, back-to-school nights, fundraisers for both the school and school community, and staff appreciation.
Nominations should be submitted to the PTA email (TurtleLakePTA@gmail.com) by April 12.
More information and descriptions of the open positions can be found at https://turtlelakepta.weebly.com/pta-board-and-committee-leadership.html
Direct questions and nominations to TurtleLakePTA@gmail.com.
**New Event** International Night
Coming this May: International Night is an evening of fun for all where we can celebrate the diversity of the cultures and nationalities making up the Turtle Lake Community. This event will take place in the gym and will feature tables and displays hosted by Turtle Lake families showcasing a culture, nationality, or ethnicity.
When: Wednesday, May 8th from 6:00-7:30pm, Turtle Lake Gym
What: Family-hosted tables and displays highlighting the unique aspects of a country, culture, or nationality
How to Host: Sign up *here* by Monday, April 22. Please provide the country or nationality you are interested in hosting.
Look for further PTA communications with more information about hosting and attending!
Turtle Lake Student Directory
The directory can be a great resource to find your Turtle Lake student’s friends and classmates and will work best with more involvement!
Sign up on the website here and use the webpage or Membership Toolkit app. The directory is searchable by student or parent/guardian name and can be filtered by grade and teacher.
Inclusion is voluntary, only the information you choose to share will be available to other registered users, and contact information can be easily updated.
Thoughtful Thursdays
Thoughtful Thursdays are the PTA’s way of thanking our Turtle Lake teachers and staff for all they do. Parent volunteers are invited to drop off purchased food and drink items at the front office. To learn more or to sign up to participate, please click here.
Thank you for your volunteer contributions! If you have any questions, please contact Toni Rahn at tonirahn@gmail.com.
Mounds View Summer Band- Register Now!
July 8- August 1 (Mondays through Thursdays)
Registration deadline: June 14
Current band students may participate in the INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND. Click here to view the times and locations and complete the online registration.
Current 4th graders have the opportunity to learn a band instrument in the SUMMER BEGINNING BAND PROGRAM. Small-group lessons for each instrument are offered at various schools and times during the morning and evening. Click here to view your options and complete the online registration. Click here for information on instrument rentals.
Join us for our bonus Valleyfair Band Day on Friday, August 2. Click here for more details.
Click here for more information about Summer Band. Questions? Contact Mrs. Sorem at brenda.sorem@moundsviewschools.org or 651-621-7763.
Summer Orchestra - Register Now!
Current Orchestra Students entering Grade 5 & 6 in 2024-2025:
Make a great sound this summer! Join us for four weeks of orchestra FUN July 8 - August 1. Classes are 50 minutes long, Mondays-Thursdays (M, T, W, Th, 4 days per week), at multiple locations across the district. Select the site and time that work the best for your family.
Busy in the summer? It's OK to miss a few sessions due to vacations or camps. We'll help you catch up!
Future Orchestra Students (Current 3rd Grade Families)
Beginning Orchestra Timeline
3rd Grade - February 22 - Instrument Demonstration during the school day at each school
3rd Grade- February 22- Sign up for TL Orchestra Opens (Sign up via the GOOGLE FORM)
3rd Grade -March 25 at 9 AM- Online Summer Orchestra Registration opens
July 8 - August 1 - Summer Orchestra!
4th Grade -September 4th- Grade Orchestra Starts
SUMMER ORCHESTRA DATES: JULY 8– AUGUST 1
Starting the summer after 3rd grade, your child can begin participating in orchestra. Most of our 3rd grade students sign up to start learning their instruments during the summer before 4th grade (current 4th graders, you can also sign up to start this summer, before 5th grade!). Summer Orchestra is a 4 week session during the month of July. We learn all the basics of playing during Summer Orchestra, and you’ll be amazed how good you get on your new instrument! You can also start playing when school starts in the fall, when you’re a 4th grader.
The summer beginning orchestra program consists of a 50-minute small-group lessons, Monday through Thursday, for four weeks starting Monday, July 8 through Thursday, August 1. The summer session includes a concert for family and friends the evening of Wednesday, July 31.
Summer orchestra will be offered at several locations throughout the district during the morning and in the evening. Students taking summer school may be excused from their summer class to attend their orchestra lessons.
Students may choose from the following orchestra string instruments: violin, viola, or cello. School instruments are available for students with financial need.
Display Night
You can set up for instrument rental for Summer Orchestra at any of the three evening Orchestra Display Nights coming up. District approved string instrument stores will be present to provide instrument rentals for you. You only need to attend one of the Display Nights anytime between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.
Display nights are:
Monday, April 8th at Turtle Lake Elementary School
Tuesday, April 16 at Edgewood Middle School
Thursday, May 9 at Island Lake Elementary School
Please choose a date convenient for you and mark your calendar for attending a
summer orchestra display night!
Word of Caution: Instruments purchased online are often made of inferior materials, are poorly constructed, and can be unrepairable. Please see your orchestra director if you have any questions about purchasing an instrument you found online.
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Summer Day Camp Registration Now Open!
Registration for summer day camps is now open. Camps run from June to August, offering full and half-day options starting at just $99! Create a full-day and full-week experience with lunch and Friday field trip options. NEW this year, we're thrilled to offer camps for grades 6+ at Chippewa and Highview locations. Flip through the electronic catalog and register at mvpschools.org/registercommunityed.
Community Activities Link
Turtle Lake PeachJar page: https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/all/schools/92445