Lake Agassiz Elementary School

September 2023

Message from Mrs. Jonasson

We are off to a great start to the 2023-24 school year! Thank you families for all the work that goes into getting children back into the school routine and be prepared for the learning ahead. We appreciate the support you give us and the value you put on your child's growth as a learner. We are excited for the future your child holds not only in this academic year but every year thereafter.


Make sure you are staying informed and getting our various communications~


  • Connect with your child's teachers through SeeSaw. If you are having trouble getting this downloaded to your phone, reach out to Drayah Adams at aadams150@mygfschools.org and she will help you over the phone or in person.
  • Make sure you are getting our Sunday News emails-- these have weekly updates and are sent out each Sunday afternoon, If you have not received a Sunday News email yet this year, email Laurie Konze in our office to get your email address added/revised/reviewed. lkonze210@mygfschools.org
  • Review our monthly newsletters like this one!
  • Like Grand Forks Public Schools on Facebook and Instagram
  • Like Lake Agassiz PTO on Facebook
  • If you do not receive a text message on Tuesday, Sept 19th about our early release on Wednesday, you are not receiving the district's important text announcements. If you wish to receive these (especially helpful on storm mornings or storm days), email lkonze210@mygfschools.org to let her know and she can get you set up to receive these.

Lake Agassiz PTO Corner

Hello from your Lake Agassiz PTO!

Hello from your Lake Agassiz PTO!

September 18th- PTO Meeting in the library at 6:30 pm, enter Door 10.


October 16th -- Annual Title 1 Review and PTO Meeting in the library at 6:30 pm, enter Door 10.


Thank you to all families who are helping fundraise with the current coupon sales! This has been a great fundraiser for our group and helps fund field trips for all students. We appreciate all of your support!

Hello from your Lake Agassiz PTO!
Upcoming Dates

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, September 5th

  • Encore Begins

Wednesday, September 20th

  • Early Release - School is dismissed at 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 4th

  • Early Release - School is dismissed at 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 12th

  • Parent/Teacher/Student Goal Setting Conferences 4 -7 p.m.

Friday, October 13th

  • No School

Friday, October 13th

  • Parent/Teacher/Student Goal Setting Conferences (all day).

Tuesday, October 17th

  • Parent/Teacher/Student Goal Setting Conferences 4 -7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 18 -

  • Professional Development Day

Thursday - Friday October 19-20th

  • No School, State Conference
Upcoming Dates
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Parent- Teacher - Student Goal Setting Conferences coming soon!

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Be on the lookout for the signup genius coming to your inbox soon! You will sign up for conferences with your child(ren)'s teacher(s) through sign up genius. This year our dates for these goal-setting conferences will be:


  • Thursday, October 12th from 4-7 pm
  • Friday, October 13th from 8:20 to 4 pm
  • Tuesday, October 17th from 4-7 pm
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Counselor's Corner

Counselor's Corner

We’re here to empower students to find the resources that will help them most. Big emotions are normal. Identifying strengths and discovering healthy coping strategies helps kids navigate life’s challenges. We love helping each student to discover their own strengths and ways of coping.

Contact Info for Rosa Frazee
Ph. 701-746-2275 ext. 3856
Email: rfrazee290@mygfschools.org

Contact Info for Heidi Lamb-Castle
Ph. 701-746-2205 ext. 1901
Email: hlambcastle@mygfschools.org
Counselor's Corner
Social Workers Snip-its

Social Workers Snip-its

Social Workers Snip-its

Fall Opportunities from our Social Workers:

Parent and Family Education Monthly Webinar

Date: August 30

Time: 12:00-1:00 CST

Location: Online via Zoom

Speaker: Monica Kramer McConey

Topic: Bend, Don’t Break: Exploring Resilience Amidst Challenge

Registration: https://forms.gle/ZL5hLppJuf6d5utt7


Parent Café – the 3rd Wednesday of every month

Parent Education Opportunities:

Grandparents as Parents

August 24 – October 12 (Thursdays)

Time: 5:30-7:00pm CST

Location: Online via Zoom

Facilitator: Chelsea Hammond

Registration: https://forms.gle/R2GufDbJekDWStUQ8


Active Parenting First Five Years

September 11 – October 2 (Mondays)

Time: 5:30-7:30pm CST

Location: NDSU Extension Office - County Building - 151 S 4th St # S302, Grand Forks, ND 58201

Facilitator: Heather Chatham

Registration: https://forms.gle/rpuSc1HXvims46iT7


*Growing Futures Credit Approved – 6 hours

Circle of Security

September 9 – October 14 (Saturdays)

Time: 9:00-11:00am CST

Location: Online via Zoom

Facilitator: Chelsea Hammond

Registration: https://forms.gle/w3u54gCFuJapz5Hs5

*Growing Futures Credit Approved – 9 hours


Love and Logic

September 26 - October 24 (Tuesdays)

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Location: Ag Country Building, 4350 32nd Ave. S., Grand Forks, ND 58201

Facilitator: Alicia Bullinger

Registration: https://forms.gle/MHzz6Vqb6S2NTJKH8

*CEU Credit Approved


The Whole Brain Child Book Study

September 15 – October 20 (Fridays)

Time: 12:00-1:00pm CST

Location: Online via Zoom

Facilitator: Chelsea Hammond

Registration: https://forms.gle/2LEnRM32RN7FMGbn7

*PD Credit Approved


Positive Discipline Online (Thursdays)

October 26 – November 16

Break – November 23

November 30 – December 7

Time: 6:00-8:00pm CST

Location: Online via Zoom

Facilitator: Chelsea Hammond

Registration: https://forms.gle/A3vWf5vwUm8VdNWL7


*Growing Futures Approved – 9 hours

Parents Forever

Date: August 15th and 16th

Time: 11:00–1:00 CST

Location: Online via Zoom

Facilitator: Chelsea Hammond

Registration: https://forms.gle/7DgvNZLfVH517gQ36


Date: September 23

Time: 1:00–5:00 CST

Location: Online via Zoom

Facilitator: Chelsea Hammond

Registration: https://forms.gle/aozva1KbDyApCbUb9

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Notes from the Office

Notes from the Office

Absences & Tardies


If your child is going to be late or absent from school, please call our attendance line at 746-2277 and leave a message. Communication between home and school ensures student safety.


If you are taking your child out of school early for any reason, come to the office to sign them out. Please let your child's teacher and office know ahead of time if possible.

Notes from the Office
Notes From Liz, Our Lake Agassiz Cook Manager

Notes From Liz, Our Lake Agassiz Cook Manager

  • MySchoolBucks.com is a handy way to pay for your child's lunch! Download the app in your app store.
  • Just a reminder that free lunches did not go through the state this year.
  • Also, if your income would change throughout the school year you can fill out a new application. It is also good idea to check on your child's lunch account balances.
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Lake Agassiz Elementary

Lake Agassiz Elementary

Lake Agassiz Elementary

605 Stanford Road, Grand Forks, ND, USA cmomerak140@mygfschools.org 701-746-2275 gfschools.org/Domain/1047