Lighthouse School Newsletter
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NOVEMBER 2, 2022 - NEWSLETTER
Dear Lighthouse families,
We have been enjoying the spectacular fall weather during Physical Education classes, our break times, and at the end of the day during dismissal! It has been fun to see the joy as students find all sorts of ways to entertain themselves with the fall leaves.
November has arrived and we have three solid weeks of learning before the Thanksgiving holiday. This is an important learning time as students dive into their inquiries and continue to work on their learning goals. Thank you for continuing to support your student getting to school each day on time.
Reminders and Updates:
Extended Learning Day: Our next Extended Learning Day is coming up on November 11. These days are designed for students to do work related to their inquiry project which cannot easily be done in the classroom such as library research, talking with an expert, conducting experiments, or a field trip.
Upcoming 7th Grade Parent Meeting for Washington D.C. trip
Reminder, the parent meeting for the Washington D.C. trip is coming up on November 2 at 5:30 p.m. at Westwood in the Den.
Special bonus - if you sign your child up for the trip within 48 after the parent meeting, you will get $100 off of the trip! You can register your child here. If you have any questions, email Ms. Visser.
About the trip:
- When: 10/15-10/18, 2023
- Where: Washington, D.C. and surrounding sites
- Who: Students who will be in 8th grade during the 2023-2024 school year
- What: Visit numerous museums, monuments, and other historic sites
- How: Fly both ways--leave early morning 10/15 and return at night 10/18
- Why: Fantastic lifetime memories :-)
- Trip ID# 206356
Remember this weekend is the end of daylight savings time and we turn our clocks back by one hour.
Hope your November is starting well. Have a great week!
With Gratitude,
Lisa Cisewski
MN Orchestra Field Trip- Forms are due Friday, November 4!
Please find below the permission slip for the upcoming MN Orchestra field trip. The forms are due on Friday, November 4.
Panther Football advances to section finals
The Panther Football team is moving on to the section finals this Friday after defeating the Irondale Knights 28-7 in the section semi-finals on October 29.
The Panthers (#1 seed) will play the Rogers Royals (#3 seed) in the Section 6AAAAA Championship game on Friday, November 4 at 7 p.m. at Panther Stadium.
Show your Panther Pride and join us at Panther Stadium to cheer the team on. Go, Panthers!
Student Apprenticeship Open House Opportunity
Bühler is hosting an Apprenticeship Open House for students and parents who would like to learn more about its Apprenticeship Program on Thursday, November 17 from 4:30-6 p.m. in Plymouth, MN.
About Bühler: Bühler has been the global specialist and technology partner in the supply of equipment and services for processing grain and food, as well as for manufacturing advanced materials such as aluminum cast parts, pigments, silver paste and coated glass. Bühler operates in over 140 countries with the North American Headquarters located in Plymouth, MN.
About Bühler's Apprenticeship Program: Bühler offers a 3-year Mechatronics (mechanical and electrical) and a 2-year Business program. This program is a great opportunity for students to earn a college degree, get paid to attend classes, work hands-on and graduate debt free! Students earn will earn an associate's degree and a valuable career, paid for by Buhler!
Learn more about Bühler and its Apprenticeship Program.
If you are interested in attending the open house, please reach out to Eric Van Brocklin, SLPHS Career Pathways Lead, evanbr@district16.org.
Lighthouse Students in SLP Theater Production at Westwood
Congratulations to Gavin Owen and Archer Peltier for being cast in the SLP Theater Production of "Snowy Off-White and the 8 Little Dudes" at Westwood! The play will take place on December 1 and December 2.
More details about the show and ticket sales are available on the theater website.
Fall Literature Club
Students lean in and discuss a novel about the Cuban Literacy Campaign of 1961 for their fall Lit Club.
Frisbee in November?!
It was a beautiful week to spend outside playing ultimate frisbee!
Thank you to those of you who attended the October PTO meeting and shared your questions, comments and wishes! Our next meeting is November 17 at 6:30 p.m., and there will not be a December meeting.
School and so much more
In a few short weeks, homemade drones assembled by students will fill the air outside Westwood Intermediate and Middle School. They are coming together thanks to the after-school Code & Fly Camp. This month, the high school gym will come alive with the sounds of indoor Pickleball.
These new programs are available through Spring Lake Park Schools Community Education. Each program is designed to help participants learn new skills, connect with others who share similar interests and — maybe most importantly – have fun. At SLP, we’re school and so much more.
Now is a great time for your child, your family or yourself to get involved. There are also opportunities for community members to teach a class.
Programs for the whole family are running now with a new wave of youth programs starting up next week. Browse and register today.
Panthers for a Purpose Week of Giving and Party Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for February 19-25, 2023 for the Panthers for a Purpose Week of Giving celebration. To top off the week, the biggest Panther Party celebration will be held on February 25, 2023 at Bunker Hills Event Center in Coon Rapids. Want to help Spring Lake Park Schools? The Panther Foundation is collecting item donations for the annual silent auction fundraiser. Please see our Silent Auction Wishlist to donate items and experiences for our community to bid on during the fundraising week.
November 3 (date change due to football section finals) and 5 - SLPHS Fall Play - "Peter and the Starcatcher"
- November 11- Lighthouse School ELD (Extended Learning Day)
- November 24-25 - No school for students
- December 1 - End of Tri 1
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