Hawk Talk
Message from Mr. Carlson
Author Night Postponed
With the uncertain weather headed our way over the weekend and into Monday,
the PTO has decided to reschedule our Author Night
Our new date is: Monday, April 8th
Please make plans to join us from 6:00 - 7:00pm here at Rice Lake.
Carnival Silent Auction Donations
In conjunction with this year’s Spring Carnival on Sunday, May 19,
the PTO is bringing back the Silent Auction!
Funds raised from the Silent Auction will continue to support updating technology, recognizing student achievement, and allow Rice Lake to bring art and other programs to the school next year.
Families who wish to participate can:
*Purchase items and send them to school with your student or drop off at the main office.
*Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish Lists that will be delivered directly to the school and
added to the designated basket. OR:
*Send a monetary donation to RLPTO to purchase items for your student’s grade level basket https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Q23RLEBK8S3VA
● GRADE LEVEL BASKET THEMES:
● Preschool: Beach and Summer Fun
● Kindergarten: Sports and Outdoors
● 1st Grade: Game Night and Family Fun
● 2nd Grade: Nerf and Lego
● 3rd Grade: Gift Cards
● 4th Grade: Animals and Pets
● 5th Grade: Entertainment, Night Out, Out and About
DONATIONS ARE BEING COLLECTED FROM
MONDAY MARCH 25TH – FRIDAY APRIL 5TH
Spirit Week Coming Up!
Manday, March 25th - Hawaiian Day
Tuesday, March 26th - Twins Day
Wednesday, March 27th - Western Day
Thursday, March 28th - Neon Day
NEXT WEEK!
Monday, March 25th- 2nd Grade
Tuesday, March 26th- 3rd Grade
Wednesday, March 27th- 4th Grade
Thursday, March 28th- 5th Grade
The Scholastic Book Fair is Back!
Mark your calendars for our PTO Spring Book Fair coming up next month.
April 16th - 18th
4:00 - 7:00pm
Media Center
With the buy one get one free promotion you will be able to stock up for Summer Reading!
Classrooms will not visit the Book Fair during the school day,
so eWallets are not needed for this fair.
VOLUNTEERS are needed!
Please help us have a successful event by volunteering to be a cashier. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44A5AF2BA2FF2-48648297-2024#/
Yearbook Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for YEARBOOK VOLUNTEERS for the 2024-2025 school year!
Please sign-up using the link below. By signing up early you get to learn from this year’s volunteers.
Make it fun and sign-up with a friend!
2024 - 2025 Yearbook Committe Volunteer Sign Up
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Moving or Changing Schools for the 2024 - 2025 School Year?
If your family will be moving or not attending Rice Lake Elementary this fall,
Please let us know as soon as possible.
You can call or email Sue Fried at 763-792-5702 or sfried@isd12.org
Thank you!
District News
Centennial Preschool Registration is Open
The Centennial School District offers high-quality part-day and full-day preschool experiences. Preschool classes are designed to prepare students, ages 3-5, and families for success in kindergarten, practicing both academic and social skills in a “learning-through-play” philosophy. Full-day classrooms are located at each of the elementary schools in the Centennial School District; part-day classrooms are at the Early Childhood Center. Our preschool has earned a 4 Star Parent Aware Rating. Registrations received between March 1 and March 22 will be included in the placement lottery. Registration will remain open after the lottery for remaining seats. Program and registration information can be found on the district’s website.
Community Education
The Summer Activity Guide opens for registration March 25 at 8 am! Preview a copy of the Summer Activity Guide online March 23.
Raptors of Minnesota (family/all ages)
Meet some of Minnesota’s most fascinating birds of prey including live hawks and owls in this presentation held in the Little Theater of Centennial Elementary. This activity takes place on Tuesday, May 14.
Here’s what’s happening soon:
Mar. 29 - DASH Multi-Sport Non-School Day Camp (gr. K-5)
Apr. 6 - RevSports Basketball (ages 2-9)
Apr. 6 - RevSports Ninja Warrior (ages 2-9)
Apr. 7 - Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. K-7)
Apr. 6 - DASH After-School Track & Field Camp (gr. K-5)
Apr. 6 - After School Youth Soccer (gr. K-5)
Apr. 20 - Tenicity Parent/Child Beginner Tennis (ages 5-12 with adult)
Apr. 23 - Skyhawks Baseball Camp (ages 8-12)
Apr. 27 - Cougar Cup Soccer (gr. K-6)
May 6 - DASH After School Baseball Camp (gr. K-5)
Go online to view all activities and to register, community.isd12.org.
Welcome to the Digital Backpack, the district’s central posting place for community flyers. If you have questions regarding these programs, please contact the organizations directly.
Click HERE to browse the Digital Backpack.