Lester Park School Newsletter - #7
September 29, 2022
Hello Lester Park Families!
Wow, it is hard to believe the first month of school is coming to an end! September really flew by! You can definitely feel the change in seasons this week. As we continue to make our way through fall, please make sure your child brings a jacket, and perhaps a hat and gloves, to keep them warm at recess.
Thanks! Tracy Thompson & Brianna Solberg, Your Friendly Faces at the Front Desk
Upcoming Dates:
Oct 5...Picture Day (information below)
Oct 11-13 Book Fair (information below)
Oct 13...Apple Crunch Day
Oct 20-21...No School (MEA)
Nov 7...No School (Staff Development)
Nov 9...Picture Retake Day
Nov 24-25...No School (Thanksgiving)
School calendar can be found on our website or by clicking HERE
Volunteers needed for Picture Day!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040d4cabad29aaf58-lpepicture
All volunteers will need to do the Mini Background Check prior to Oct 5.
Thank you!
Picture Day - Next Wednesday! (Oct 5)
* You can order online here:
Website: mylifetouch.com
School ID: EVTPDMB8B
* Ordering online protects against lost orders!
* Ordering online provides options other than what is in the flyer!
* Checks are made out to "Lifetouch"
* Picture Retake day is Nov 9
All Preschool-5th grade students will have their picture taken this day, even if they are not ordering portrait packages. This is so they can be in the yearbook (unless otherwise indicated by parent/guardian).
Fall Conference Dates
Our main two conference dates are October 11 & 13. Teachers will also have another day or two for conferences.
PTA Book Fair
The book fair will be here in a couple of weeks! This past Tuesday, an email was sent out to families about the book fair. It has a lot of great information in it. Here is the link again: PTA BOOK FAIR
Parent Portal Activation Keys...
Grandparents' Day
So what was that survey the school district asked us to fill out?
When is pizza for lunch?
Homework Request Policy
Families requesting homework due to extended illness or vacation, should return completed work with your child upon their return to school. Please let your child’s teacher know if you have any questions or concerns.
The school district's policy is to give teachers 48 hours to prepare the requested homework. We still have a small homework table in our front vestibule next to the cafeteria door. Parents have access to this table from 6:30am-5:45pm.
Covid reminder:
If your child tests positive for Covid...
* fill out the Covid reporting form HERE (also on our school homepage)
* Call the attendance line or email lesterattendance@isd709.org and state COVID and the first absent day. You do not need to call in every day after that.
* Your child will need to be absent for 5 days. (the test day is DAY 0, the next day is DAY 1, your child can come back to school on Day 6).
* A mask is required for DAYS 6-10, if they are feeling better and back in school.
If you have questions please call the health office 336-8875 ext. 2654 or ext. 2522.
Illness and Absence Information
What do I do if my child is going to be absent from school?
Call the attendance line 336-8875 then “3” to leave a recorded message
Or the best way...email lesterattendance@isd709.org (the office & nurse will both see these emails). You can also include the teacher in the email.
Please list any specific symptoms.
Teachers may have a preferred way for you to report an absence to them.
If the office does not know why a student is absent, an automated phone call and an email message will be sent out at sometime between 8:30-9:00. This is for safety reasons.
Some helpful links:
Community Flyers
Gitchi Gummi Soccer
Registration is now open. Competitive soccer teams from ages 8-18. Kickarounds and assessments in October. Seasons begin in March. More information HERE.
LEGO Robotics for Grade K-3 Informational Meeting
Community Education is offering an Informational meeting on LEGO Robotics. The class missed being advertised in their fall catalog. You can find more information about it HERE.
After School Nature Club (Hartley Nature Center)
Oct 4-Dec 22 Tuesdays and Thursdays...more information can be found HERE.
Salvation Army Basketball...The deadline for the 2022-2023 winter basketball season for Rookie Basketball is Friday, October 7. Scholarships are available...click HERE. This season marks the 35th year of Rookie Basketball in Duluth. Each year hundreds of players learn the life skills of teamwork, respect, and determination through the game of basketball. For more information, 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