LODL Newsletter- "THE WAVE"
el 19 de abril 2024
Attention 3rd, 4th and 5th graders- Rollerblading starting next week in PE
We are starting Rollerblading with our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students next week. We have all safety gear including helmets w/disposable single use hair nets, wrist guards, elbow pads, and knee pads - which must be worn. Students are allowed to bring their own helmets and or gear from home - but NOT their own rollerblades. It is a great experience for our kiddos who will have a blast!
LODL Spanish Night at the TWINS game!
Join La ola del lago families at Spanish Class/Club Night at Target Field on Tuesday, May 14th. The Twins take on the New York Yankees at 6:40 PM and a special ticket discount has been made available to those in the La ola del lago community.
Class Carnival Read a thon volunteers needed
All classes earned a Class Carnival for hitting their Read-a-thon goals! We are looking for volunteers to help with this event on Friday, May 10th in the school gym. Activities include a bouncy obstacle course, carnival games, dance party, basketball and crafts!
All volunteers must have a current background check on file with the school.
Please sign-up at the link below. We have a morning time slot (9-11:30 am) for set-up and Grades K-1. The afternoon time slot (1-3:30pm) is for grades 2-5 plus clean-up. Thank you for your help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4CAEAA2AA2F85-49196211-readathon#/
Stay in the Know
At PLSAS, we have a love for educating that extends beyond the classroom. Take school finance for example - it’s a very complicated topic. That’s why we’ve taken the time to break down those complex money matters into bite-sized, easy-to-digest pieces.
Introducing our newly launched School Finance 101 web page - a resource designed to provide clarity and understanding in just a few short minutes.
Big decisions will be made in the coming months that will affect students, staff and our district and it is important for each person to know and understand the issues and challenges our district is facing. Explore our School Finance 101 pages today at www.plsas.org/schoolfinance101 to stay informed and engaged in shaping the future of our educational community.
3 grade Music Concert was Fabulous!
Incoming Kindergarten Open House coming up May 13th
Kindergarten Open House is next month and your assistance is needed in helping to spread the word to families. Please share the attached image, along with the text below, in your upcoming newsletters to families (prior to May 13). Please feel free to customize the bulleted information to include just your specific school timeframe. (EW, please share the message as is.) Thank you for your help!
Save the Date
May 13, 2024 Kindergarten Open House
Students will have an opportunity to ride a school bus and see their school.
- La ola del lago at Grainwood 4:30-5:30 p.m.
If you have not yet enrolled your student in kindergarten for the 2024/25 school year, please do so today. Enrolling early helps us plan for staffing needs at each building.
Enroll today at www.plsas.org/enroll
Attendance
We recognize there are many variables that can contribute to absenteeism. Students miss regularly for illness as well as other family priorities. Many absences are excused by our school, but some are not. Please continue to keep your child home if they have had a fever over 100 degrees within 24 hrs of the start of the school day, if they have vomited, or if they have diarrhea.
Here is an overview of PLSAS attendance policies from the Parent Handbook:
Last Intern Early Release Event Sign UP
Sign up for our LAST Intern Early Release event of the school year! Early Release will be on May 1, 2024. The Interns have enjoyed hosting these Early Release events, spending time with the kids, and giving them extra time to practice their Spanish! Reserve your spot now! https://givebutter.com/EarlyReleaseMAY
This link will take you to the most recent MDE family opt-out form (opens a PDF). You must accept the re-direct and the PDF fill automatically show up in your downloads.
Kids Company
Community Ed
This is good for 1 full year.
Looking ahead....
April- MCA testing starts for grades 3-5- starts April 17th- May 9th
April 22- Earth Day
May 1st- 2 hour early release
May 2nd- ESTEM Day at LODL
May 3rd- 1st grade to Arboretum
May 13th- Incoming Kindergarten Open House 4:30-5:30 pm.
May 15th- Fiesta de los Padres
May 21st 2:30p.m.- 1st Grade concert
May 22nd - 2nd grade to Arboretum
May 23- Kindergarten to Arboretum
May 23rd- 6:30 p.m.- 4th and 5th grade choir concert
May 24th- 5th grade Track and Field Day
May 30th- 1st grade Water Day
May 31st- 1st grade to Ordway Center
June 3rd- Kindergarten Graduation as follows:
10:30 a.m. Geissler, Trimberger and Luna's classes
2:00 pm.- Rojas and Correa's class
June 4th- 5th grade graduation at 1:30 pm.
June 5th- 3 hour Early Release and Last Day of School
Get in touch with the LODL Office
Attendance Line: 952-226-0301
Health Office: 952-226-0306
Social Worker: 052-226-0302
Reminder: emails have changed to plsas.org