Lester Park School Weekly Update
April 15, 2021
Hello Lester Park Families!
Next week is Spring Break! There is no school for students or teachers. We hope you all have a wonderful week off!
Speaking of week's off...The School District hopes to have the 2021-22 school calendar released to families this month. We will be sure to post it on our school website as soon as it is published.
The next school newsletter will be emailed Thursday, April 22.
Upcoming Dates:
April 15...Tornado Drill 1:45pm (same as MN/WI State drill)
April 19-23...NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
May 31...NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
June 9...5th grade celebration (1pm-1:45pm...details to come)
June 10...Last Day of school for Students
June 11...Last Day of school for Teachers
June 25...Office closes for the summer
School calendar can be found on our website or by clicking HERE
The 2021-22 School District Calendar has not been posted.
Once they have posted it, we will share it in our newsletters.
5th Grade Celebration...Wednesday, June 9
It will be outdoors to allow for social distancing.
If there is bad weather, it will be cancelled.
We will email more details to 5th grade families after spring break.
Speaking of our 5th Graders...
Some of them made the news again!
Check this WDIO link out:
Wanted - PTA Board Members for 2021-22 School Year
We have some PTA Board members who will be retiring as their youngest kiddos move on to OEMS this fall. We will miss them so much, and are so thankful for all they did, especially their creativity to still make family events happen during this crazy school year.
Being on the PTA Board is so rewarding! You have an opportunity to make a difference in your child's school, plus meet other families. This year the PTA hosted such events as the Virtual Book Fair, the Bulldog Pizza and Trivia Night, and the Family Valentine Date Night. In pre-COVID years the Carnival, Science Night, and Prime Time Friday Night...all favorites of the students here! They've raised money for new playground equipment, and books for the school library.
If you would like more information about the PTA and the PTA Board, please email Sally at sallycava@yahoo.com.
COVID REMINDER For Families
SCREEN: Please remember to screen your children or yourself daily for any symptoms before coming to school. Keep children home or stay home if there are any symptoms found per the MDH COVID Decision Tree.
REPORT: Please continue to report any COVID-19 symptoms, test results or quarantine status for your child to our school health office. We track this information for attendance and follow the Decision Tree guidelines for when children may return to school.
March 19 St Louis County Letter to Families, click HERE.
County COVID Testing information for Families, click HERE
Families of Distant Learners...
Even in Distant Learning it is important to accurately document our students and staff who have tested positive or are in quarantine.
Please email lesterattendance@isd709.org,
or call the Lester Health Office at 336-8875 ext. 2654.
Procedures for Requesting Homework
After you contact the teacher, please allow at least 24 hours for the teacher to organize homework to be picked up.
Requested homework can be found in the front entrance on a table to the left of the cafeteria door. The front doors are open 7am-530pm.
If your child's classroom is quarantined, you will receive special instructions from the teacher.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, or have recently been exposed to COVID-19, please do not enter the building. Instead call 336-8875 x2652 between 7am-3pm and we will bring it out to your car.
Duluth Public Schools Summer EXCEL Program
Summer EXCEL (Experience Can Enhance Learning) is a targeted services program for students who meet at-risk criteria and are entering grades 1 - 8 in the 2021-22 school year.
July 12 - 29 ✩ Monday - Thursday ✩ 8:30 - 11:30
* Registration forms generated by teachers should reach specific families in the mail sometime next week.
* There is a family letter accompanying the registration form with more information.
* REGISTRATION FORMS ARE DUE BACK TO THE TEACHER BY MAY 3.
(Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.68, Subdivision 2). The Summer EXCEL program is designed to minimize the loss of learning over the summer break using unique and varied approaches to engage students with the teacher, school and community.
Early Childhood Programs
For more information or to apply, click HERE
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE): Duluth Public Schools offer classes for parents and children ages birth through 4 years old.
For more information or to apply, click HERE
ABOUT US
ISD709 School District Update Center
Email: tracy.thompson@isd709.org
Website: https://www.isd709.org/lester-park-elementary
Location: 5300 Glenwood Street, Duluth, MN 55804, USA
Phone: (218) 336-8875
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lester-Park-Elementary-1900216436910729