Lester Park School Newsletter - #16
December 2, 2021
Hello Lester Park Families!
Did you know that parents can control what phones of theirs receives texts and phone calls for different school situations. Below is how you can make any changes:
- Login into the Parent Portal of Infinite Campus
- Click on the person icon in the top right corner
- Click on "Settings"
- Click on "Contact Preferences"
Upcoming Dates:
2nd Vaccine options
Did you miss Lester's age 5-11 2nd Vaccine Clinic yesterday? Here are some others tonight and tomorrow that have available appointments (as of Dec 1st):
- Thurs 12/2, 3PM - 7PM: Lakewood Elementary - link
- Thurs 12/2, 3:30PM - 7:30PM: Ordean East Middle School - link
- Fri 12/3, 3PM - 7PM: Congdon Park Elementary - link
They did accept some some walk-ins last night, so they may at these vaccine sites as well.
More ways families will be able to find a shot for their child age 5 to 11 following CDC approval:
Contact their pediatrician or family medical clinic about appointments;
Visit mn.gov/vaccine to use the Find My Vaccine map to locate providers near them;
Use CDC’s Vaccine Finder at vaccines.gov to find pharmacies with pediatric vaccines.
Do you want your child's COVID19 Vaccine added to their school health file?
Giving Tree Update
Donations for our Toyland Express box
Lester Park School is again a Salvation Army's Toyland Express drop off site! If you have a new, unwrapped toy you would like to donate, you may drop it off in the school office during the school day, or place it in the box yourself in the main hallway through 530pm. We are not sure when they will be picking up the toy boxes, so we recommend bringing in your donation by Monday, Dec 13.
If you get a "Bus" exposure or cancellation notification, but your child does not ride a bus...
...this means your child is still signed up for a bus. To fix this problem, or any bus problem, please email tracy.thompson@isd709.org, or call her at 336-8875 x2652. Well, Tracy can't fix every bus problem, but she usually knows who can :)
Parents can check Infinite Campus to see if their child is signed up for a bus.
LP Foundation is looking for new Board Members
Lester Park Foundation Newsletter
PTA Craft Kits for Lester Park School Families!
The PTA is getting crafty!
When: Monday, November 22nd through Winter Recess
What: Labeled bins of crafts and coloring pages for families to take home. Instructions and supplies will be in the bag with the craft. There will be a separate bin of supplies you may take if needed at home (markers, glue, etc) Take what you need!
Where: On a cart in the school vestibule (open 6:30am-5:30pm)
Crafts will be refilled and rotated regularly! Please check back for new arrivals throughout the month. Feel free to send us some pics to post on our Facebook page. Have fun!
Missing: Snow Pants
Description:
* Black with a fleece top.
* Brand is Arctix
* Size S
Illness and Absence Information
Do you have COVID-19 questions (symptoms, quarantine, etc)?
- MN Dept. of Health COVID-19 Decision Tree for Schools (Toward the top of this tree are the lists of what are the "More" common and "Less" common symptoms)
- You can also contact our school health office. Emails and Phone #s are below:
Health Office Hours: 7:30am - 2:15pm
Lori Saari, RN, LSN - lori.saari@isd709.org
Holly Marshall, LPN Health Assistant - holly.marshall@isd709.org
Phone: 336-8875 ext. 2522 (Lori) and ext. 2654 (Holly)
If your child is exposed to COVID-19 or tests positive, please notify lesterattendance@isd709.org right away, as well as fill out this school district form: COVID REPORTNG FORM
What do I do if my child is going to be absent from school?
Call attendance line 336-8875 then “3” to leave a recorded message
Or email lesterattendance@isd709.org (the office & nurses will both see these emails)
Please list any specific symptoms, especially with COVID still making its rounds and during times of increased influenza.
Teachers may have a preferred way for you to report an absence to them.
If we do not hear why a student is absent, an automated phone call and an email message will be sent out at sometime around 8:30. This is for safety reasons
Community Flyers/Links
Nordic Spirit Youth Ski League Lessons
Library Winter Reading Program, click HERE and HERE
https://dulutheastsoccer.com/east-select-soccer/teams/
East Select Soccer is accepting registrations for our 2022 Competitive season for the following birth years: 2014-2011 (U9-U11) Boys and girls
Look at Lakeside Dec/Jan issue link
For previous registrations, click HERE.
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
Reminders about Attendance messages & COVID Tests
If you email lesterattedance@isd709.org or call the office about your child being absent due to illness, please remember to also mention any symptoms they are having.
If your child is exposed to COVID-19 or tests positive, please notify lesterattendance@isd709.org right away, as well as fill out this school district form: COVID REPORTNG FORM
More attendance and COVID information can be found later on in this newsletter and on our homepage.