Hawk Talk
Message from Mr. Carlson
Please make sure to send students to school with the appropriate outerwear. The weather is changing quickly and we want to make sure kids are staying warn at recess. Unless there are extreme conditions students do go outside, so please make sure to pack hats, mittens and coats as the weather gets colder.
Character Parade & Wax Museum
The Rice Lake Character Parade will be happening on Tuesday, October 31st at 2:30pm.
Parents and guests must enter and exit through the main entrance of the school. You will need to sign in and get a badge when you get here and then you can line the halls and enjoy the parade.
Please do not park in the fire lane in front of the school.
Note regaring costumes: All costumes must be non-violent and not scary in nature.
No look alike weapons are allowed. If you are questioning whether a costume is appropriate, then please err on the side of caution and pick a different costume.
Be sure to Check out the 4th Grade Wax Museum at the end of the parade.
Everyone is welcome to move to the gym after the parade
to see what our 4th graders have come up with.
Rice Lake Elementary will be collecting leftover candy again this year to donate.
The candy will be brought to the Veterans Hospital, Police Stations and Fire Stations.
Please bring your candy donations to Rice Lake Elementary
November 1st - 10th
Thank you for helping support our community!
IT'S BOOK FAIR TIME!
Every purchase helps fund new books and resources for RLE!
The Book Fair will be open after the character parade until 4:30 on Tuesday.
Families can also visit the Book Fair both Wednesday, Nov. 1st and
Thursday, Nov. 2nd after school until 7:00 pm.
Check our Scholastic page to set up your student’s eWallet, and for updates:
Check our Scholastic page to set up your student’s eWallet, and for updates:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ricelakeelementaryschool2
We also need a number of volunteers to help the Book Fair run smoothly.
Please click on the sign up below to see if any of the times work for you.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44A5AF2BA2FF2-45116644-2023#/
Rice Lake students will be putting together a Wall of Honor
in recognition of Veterans Day this Year.
Earlier this week, students brought home a packet explaining the process.
Please help your student complete the necessary information.
You will be able to submit your submission either virtually or in paper form.
To send your submission viturally, please click on the link below.
VETERANS DAY VIRTUAL SUBMISSIONS
New this year, students can also invite loved ones who are Veterans to Rice Lake
for a parade and celebration of their service.
Veterans Parade
Friday, November 10th
10:00 am
Students will honor the Veterans with a short parade.
Afterwards, veterans and their loved ones will head to the Media Center for treats.
All guests must check in at the main office and get a badge.
For questions, please contact
RLE PTO at ptoricelake@gmail.com.
Safety & Security Message
As part of the Centennial School District’s ongoing commitment to safety and security, the District will follow the I Love U Guys Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP) when an incident may occur in our schools such as safety issues, fire, and tornado. The protocol is based on common language shared by staff, students, and first responders.
Students and staff will practice the safety protocols throughout the school year, October - May. There are five actions—Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter—which can be performed during an incident, and with each action, comes a directive. Execution is performed by active participants which include students, staff, teachers and first responders.
Family Communication
Protocol Practices: Families will be notified by the principal/director prior to Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate and Shelter practices.
In the event of a real situation: Families will be notified if protocols Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter are used in the event of a real situation. Communication will not be sent to families when the Hold protocol (a temporary hold in a classroom to keep hallways clear) is used as it typically pertains to a medical emergency or other situations when hallways or areas need to remain clear for a short period.
Helpful Links
Standard Response Protocol information can be found online on the Centennial website, and additional information can be found at I Love You Guys Foundation.
If you have any questions, please contact the Rice Lake Office.
Yearbook Order Time!
It's time to start ordering your yearbooks for the 23-24 school year!
The yearbooks will be through Lifetouch this year and the cost is $20.
To order your yearbook click on the link below and fill out your student's information.
Save the Date!
The next Family Movie Night will be Friday, November 17th, 7:00 -9:00 pm in the Gym (Doors open at 6:30, Movie to begin at 7:00PM).
Wear your PJ’s and bring a towel, blanket or pillow to sit/lay down on!
Students will cast their votes in the library next week to choose our movie! Popcorn, snacks and drinks provided. All children should remain accompanied with an adult. Suggestion for Adults to bring a camping chair or something else to sit on. There will be limited metal folding chairs available. Hope to see you there!
PARENT VOLUNTEERS: We would love to have five parent volunteers to help with set-up and snacks for this event. Are you able to help?
Click on the link below to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E48ADA828A3FB6-45664269-rice#/
It's Rice Lake Night coming up at Pizza T on Tuesday, November 7th.
When you order on the first Tuesday of each month, Pizza T will donate a portion of the proceeds to Rice Lake. No code or coupon is necessary.
Just order and eat your yummy pizza and Rice Lake Elementary will benefit!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are excited to host amazing events this year and need your help! Click the link below to see ALL the volunteer positions available for the school year! Sign up for a few hours at the book fair
OR join a larger event like the the Spring Carnival planning team!
There are opportunities to fit all talents and schedules! Get in on the planning volunteer action!
Browse the planning volunteer options for next school year:
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Follow the RLE PTO on Facebook & Instagram!
On social more than email? Follow the RLE PTO on Facebook & Instagram to keep up on events and important reminders.
District News
Nominations for Centennial’s Hall of Fame due December 1 – Deadline has been extended
Do you know of someone who has a longstanding history of providing services of time and commitment to education? Or, do you know a Centennial graduate who has demonstrated outstanding professional accomplishments and/or has used their education to impact society? Nominations for the Class of 2024 are due November 1. More information on criteria and how to submit a nomination can be found on the Centennial website.
Reminder: Immunization Information
Minnesota law requires children enrolled in childcare, early childhood education, or school to be immunized against certain diseases, unless the child is medically or non-medically exempt.
If proper documentation is not provided, students will be unable to attend school after November 1, 2023. What you need to do:
- Contact your health care provider and review your student’s immunization status to make sure they are up to date.
- If you missed a required vaccination, make an appointment with a healthcare provider or local clinic as soon as possible.
- Follow up with your students’ school if they have reached out to you regarding your student’s immunization status.
- Turn in medical (must be signed by health care provider) and non-medical (must be notarized) exemption forms to your child’s school.
Visit the MDH website for vaccine schedules, exemption forms and more information including where to get free/low cost immunizations today. Please reach out to your student’s school for any questions. Please note, K-12 immunization status is available on Campus Parent Portal.
Centennial Middle School Theatre Performs “The Princess & The Pea”
Catch a performance on:
November 2 & 3: 7:00pm
November 4: 1:00pm & 5:00pm
Location: Centennial Middle School Auditorium, 399 Elm Street
Tickets: Available for purchase beginning October 16. Tickets are purchased online only; cash is not accepted at the door.
Community Education
New! Elementary Cheer Basics (gr. 1-5)
This will be a fun and energetic introduction to what the sport of cheerleading is all about! Learn about jumps, stunting, tumbling and more. Perform in the district-wide cheer show in January. Registration includes a T-shirt and bow.
Don’t miss the Centennial Middle School Theater production of the Princess and the Pea, Nov. 2-4 at CMS Auditorium. “The Princess and the Pea” is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a princess who is tested to see if she is worthy of being the wife of a lonely princes. Purchase tickets online now!
Happening soon:
Nov. 6 - DASH Multi-Sport Non-School Day Camp (gr. K-5)
Nov. 7 - Conquer Ninja Rec Team (ages 6-13)
Nov. 11- Skyhawks Basketball Camp (ages 6-10)
Nov. 13 - Fall Soccer Skills (gr. K-1)
Nov. 18 - Painting: Labradoodle Love (ages 5-12)
Dec. 2 - Breakfast with Santa (up to age 10 with adult)
Dec. 2 - Scratch and Sniff Christmas Creation (ages 4-9)
Dec. 7- Santa’s Holiday Workshop: Gingerbread House (ages 3-11 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.