Lester Park School Newsletter - #12
November 3, 2022
Hello Lester Park Families!
We had lots of fun fall activities in classrooms over the last week or so. If you were here and took some pictures, feel free to email them to tracy.thompson@isd709.org. We may be able to use them in our yearbook and on our website/Facebook page. Thank you!
Also...we had a recent change to COVID procedures for students. If your child tests positive for COVID, you do not need to fill out an online district form anymore. We do ask that you notify the school. You can find more information below in this newsletter.
~ Tracy Thompson & Brianna Solberg, Your Friendly Faces at the Front Desk
Upcoming Dates:
Nov 7...No School (Staff Development)
Nov 9...Picture Retake Day
Nov 11...School Spirt Day - USA Day (Also Veterans Day)
Nov 24-25...No School (Thanksgiving)
The School Calendar can be found on our website HERE
NO SCHOOL MONDAY!
All ISD709 Duluth school district schools will be closed this coming Monday, Nov 7th. This is for Staff Development. There is no school for students.
For other dates when school will be closed, please see this calendar: Duluth School District 2022-23 Calendar
You can also find this calendar on our school website.
Picture Retake Day - Next Wednesday
Picture Retake Day is Wednesday morning, Nov 9, in the library.
Not every student has their picture retaken on this date - only those students who missed the original Picture Day, or whose parents want them to have their picture retaken.
Therefore it is important that parents notify the teacher if they want their child's picture taken.
Parents should send their original portrait package to school if their child is having their picture retaken. The photographers will scan this package. You do not need to fill out another order form, or order again online.
Parents who did not order pictures for the original Picture Day, but would like to order pictures for Picture Retake Day, should do one of the following:
1) go to mylifetouch.com and use Picture Retake Day ID EVT6T8T6B
..........or..........
2) Use a hardcopy of the order form. We have a limited amount of Picture Retake Day order forms. They can be found in the information tower in our school's front entrance, or you can email tracy.thompson@isd709.org or the teacher for one and we will send it home with your child.
School Spirit Day - Friday, Nov 11
Spirit Wear is Back!
Lester Park apparel, aka Spirit Wear, is on sale NOW through November 14th! To order, visit https://lesterparkptastore2022.itemorder.com/. The PTA will contact you to coordinate delivery in December. Any questions, contact ptalp709@gmail.com.
Student Directory (Optional)
The PTA is again organizing an online Student Directory. It is optional if families want to participate in this directory.
If you would like your child's contact information in the directory...please fill out the online form below. The PTA will then collect this information and provide a link with this contact information. More information can be found on the form link below. Again this is optional.
Deadline to fill out this form is Nov 28, 2022.
2022-23 PTA Student Directory Form
We will include this information in the next few school newsletters. Thank you, PTA, for organizing this directory! ~Lester Park School Office
English-Language Arts curriculum Survey
Attendance Letters
Tardy letters - 2 types
- 15 tardies
- 30 tardies
Unexcused Absence letters - 2 types
- 3 days
- 7 days
Excessive Absence letters - for 10+ days
Attendance Matters:
We value student attendance, and you can have the biggest impact on their success by helping your child by being steadfast in your expectations for good attendance at school. Students who miss more than 9 days of school in any school year have a much higher chance of struggling academically and are considered chronically absent. It doesn’t matter whether the absence is excused or not, the percentage of days missed can add up.
Did you know: Research shows when students attend school regularly, they feel more connected to their community, develop important friendships, strengthen social-emotional skills and are significantly more likely to graduate from high school.
Spanish Club Interest Survey
The Lester Park Foundation is exploring restarting the after-school Spanish Club for all grades, likely beginning in late winter or early spring. If you are interested in learning more or staying informed, please fill out this interest form:
https://forms.gle/pMLwTCcEwoxtJM4h9.
Snack Donation Request
If you are interested in donating store bought snacks for students who forget a snack or have limited funds, please drop them off in the school office or send with your child.
Here are some snack ideas:
Goldfish crackers
Pretzels
Graham crackers
Granola Bars
Fruit Snacks
Thank you for helping to ensure that every student has access to a school snack!
Covid reminder:
If your child tests positive for Covid...
* 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. 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.
* You do NOT need to fill out the district online covid form for students anymore. Just letting the school know is all that is required.
If you have questions please call the health office 336-8875 ext. 2654 or ext. 2522.
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