Lake Ripley Elementary
November-December 2023
Welcome to Lake Ripley School
Principal's Message
It seems strange to think that we have made it through 9 weeks here at Lake Ripley Elementary, and we are well on our way into the pre-holiday push. Your children have done fantastically. As we close out November and turn the calendar to December, I would like to wish everyone in advance a safe and happy holiday season. We have several fun activities planned for our students this month in addition to our daily classroom work. Please feel free to contact the school if you have any questions regarding the planned activities.
Fall conferences were well attended and proved to be valuable time for parents to connect with their childs’ teacher(s). As always please reach out to the school with any questions or concerns you may have.
Don’t forget that breakfast is offered everyday for our students. We have a few who have made their way to the nurse’s office with headaches and stomach aches. After a quick snack they perk right up. Please encourage your children to grab breakfast in the morning from the cafeteria. We all know the importance of starting the day with fuel in their bellies.
Please note that we value student recreation and play. We know that movement helps with focus and learning. Our goal is to have students go outside as much as possible. Indoor recess will be held if the temperature is under 0° (with the wind chill factor).
I would like to take a moment to remind everyone about our student pick up process. We are asking that you please avoid making late transportation changes. Unless it is an emergency situation, we do ask that you contact the school at least an hour prior to the end of the school day (2:45). This helps ensure that your child gets to the bus or picked up in the way in which you are requesting.
There have been so many great experiences for our students and the rest of the year promises even more! Thanks go to our teachers for their unending energy and dedication to creating lessons for our students that are engaging and powerful; to our office staff for their personal touch in supporting students and parents' needs; for the friendly manner our cooks and lunchroom supervisors make lunch time enjoyable for all students, and to our custodians for keeping the campus functioning.
As I come to close, I want to thank you for your continued support. Your grace, patience, and flexibility is much appreciated. As we get closer to the holiday season, please take a moment to pause and reflect on the year we have had. Happy Holidays!
“Parents are teachers, and home is a child’s first and most important classroom.” Hillary Clinton
From the Desk of Mrs. Mahoney & Mrs. Minton
Ready or not, welcome to the Holidays! The holiday season brings business, fun and let's be honest - stress! For many families, the holidays bring a great stress of trying to stretch our dollars and make ends meet. We want to take this opportunity to remind you of some great resources for support during the winter months right here in our community!
If you need assistance with warm winter wear for your children, the UCAP (United Community Action Partnership) is once again providing their Winter Wonderland Program where they can provide new or very gently used winter coats, hats, gloves (and limited supply of boots and snowpants) for families. For more information, or to sign up please contact Mrs. Minton or reach out directly to Rochelle Brummond at (320) 693-7911. Once you have signed up, winter wear can be picked up at the UCAP Office at 120 N Sibley Avenue on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
If you are needing assistance with gifts for your children this Christmas and you did not already return the form to the school, you can contact Rochelle Brummond at UCAP directly for support through the Meeker County Holiday Project. Again, Rochelle can be reached at (320) 693-7911.
Finally, the Meeker County Area Food Shelf is always available to support anyone in need. They are located right next to the UCAP office, at 118 N Sibley Ave, downtown Litchfield. The Food Shelf is open Mondays from 11:00-6:00 and Wednesdays-Fridays from 10:00-3:00.
May you and your family be *Happy, Healthy & Safe*.
Mrs. Mahoney
(320) 693-2436 ext. 1415
Mrs. Minton
(320) 693-2436 ext. 1312
Holiday Tips and Ideas
Up Coming Events at Lake Ripley
Fall conferences
- 11/16 4-7 PM
- 11/17 no school conferences 8 AM-12 PM
- 11/20- 4-7 PM
11/23-11/24 No School Thanksgiving Break
12/13 - 3rd grade Winter Program at Bernie Aaker Auditorium at 1:30 PM
12/22- Early Release dismissal 12:10 PM
12/25-1/2 - No School Winter Break
Lake Ripley Elementary
Location: 100 West Pleasure Drive, Litchfield, MN, USA
Phone: 320-693-2436