Hawk Talk
Message from Mr. Carlson
Parent-Teacher Conference Reminder
Parent-Teacher conferences are coming up next week,
Monday, February 26th & Thursday, February 29th.
The PTO will once again provide dinner for teachers on those nights. If you would like to help contibute to the cost, please click on the PayPal link below to make your donation.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Q23RLEBK8S3VA
Thank you for your continued support!
Lost & Found to be donated!
With Spring Break coming up soon, we will be clearing out the lost and found. Please have your students start to look for items in the lost and found that may be theirs. It is quite full. We do our best to return items with names on them.
The lost and found will be donated after Friday, March 8th.
We will display the lost and found in the Atrium during conferences next week.
Parents, please feel free to look through and take anything that belongs to your student. Thank you!
Reading Celebration!
Next week is the last week for I Love to Read Month.
Reading log sheets must be turned in to the Library or Mrs. Guthmueller by March 8th. Once you turn in your completed sheet you will be able to pick out a book for you take home and keep.
The top reader in each class will also get to pick out a prize.
As a celebration of all the reading done this month,
next Friday, March 1st will be Read Across America day here at Rice Lake.
Students and Staff are encouraged to wear Pajama's to school and
enjoy reading throughout the day!
SCHOOL STORE
The school store will be open next week for 2nd - 5th Graders.
February 27th - 2nd Grade
February 28th - 3rd Grade
February 29th - 4th Grade
March 1st - 5th Grade
All items are under $2.00. Students can purchase pencils, erasers, snacks and much more.
Valentine Cookie Sale Totals
Thank you to everyone who bought cookies at the Valentine Cookie Sale Fundraiser.
It was a fun week and the Student Council held a vote to see where the proceeds would be donated.
The kids were able to raise $500 to be donated to the Mayo Clinic.
Way to go Hawks!!
Pizza T - Rice Lake Elementary Night Coming Up!
Order food from Pizza T on Tuesday, March 5th and Rice Lake will get a portion of the proceeds.
No coupon or mentioning of Rice Lake is required. The first Tuesday of every month is Rice Lake Elelmentary night at Pizza T. Mark your calendars..Here are the dates for the rest of the school year.
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
Pizza T - 6511 Ware Road, Lino Lakes - 651-797-3807
Mark your calendar for our upcoming Author Night!
Erin Soderberg Downing will join us.
Monday, March 25th
6:00 pm
Rice Lake Atrium
Hope you can join us!
Order your Yearbook today!
Yearbook ordering is well underway, so get yours today!
You can order yearbooks through Lifetouch for $20 per book.
To Order your yearbook, please click on the link below and put in your student's information.
Want to get involved but you are not sure how? Check out an upcoming PTO meeting.
Thursday, March 21st
5:30pm - Rice Lake Media Center
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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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PTO Spring Carnival
The PTO still needs help planning the Spring Carnival.
This event is run and planned by Volunteers and we still need some help to keep things on track.
Please click on the link below to see if there are any spots that would be a good fit for you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E48ADA828A3FB6-46196541-2024
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District News
Centennial Preschool Registration Opens March 1
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
Summer Activities are Right Around the Corner!
The Summer Activity Guide will be open for registration beginning Monday, March 25 at 8 am. View the guide online on Friday, March 23 and be sure to visit online registration beginning Monday to get registered for your favorite offerings. Some activities and programs fill fast.
Here’s what’s happening soon:
Mar. 19 - Youth Spring Volleyball League (gr. 4-5) Hurry-teams forming now!
Mar. 23 - Spring Open Swim schedule begins!
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. 8 - DASH After-School Track & Field Camp (gr. K-5)
Apr. 8 - After School Youth Soccer (gr. K-5)
Apr. 20 - Tenicity Parent/Child Beginner Tennis (ages 5-12 with adult)
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.