Lighthouse School Newsletter
August 17,2022
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OCTOBER 12, 2022 - NEWSLETTER
Dear Lighthouse families,
These first six weeks of school have flown by. We are already in the days leading up to fall break. Please remember there is no school next week, Oct. 17-21. Staff will engage in professional learning and look forward to connecting with families during conferences. With the break coming up, please make sure your student is in school through the end of this week and ready to return on Monday, Oct. 24.
We look forward to welcoming families into school tomorrow, October 13 for our curricular event! It will begin at 3:15 p.m. Students are welcome to attend. Families will experience the collaborative and team building work our students have been doing at Lighthouse and its connection to innovative and personalized learning.
Facilitators are also eager to meet with families and continue the open communication they have established. If you haven’t already, please schedule your conference by clicking on the link for your child’s advisor.
Reminders and Updates:
- Destination Imagination: This year students in grades 2-8 have the opportunity to participate and compete in Destination Imagination. Students will meet once a week during school to learn and prepare for the competitions. Please talk to your child to see if they are interested in participating. We have one wonderful parent volunteer ready to coach a team, but we may need another parent volunteer depending on interest. Please let me know if you are interested.
- Fall Break Opportunity: On the Saturday of our fall break, don’t miss an opportunity to experience a truly world-class pianist, David Osborne, at the Spring Lake Park High School Fine Arts Center. Tickets are very reasonably priced, $12 for adults, $5 for students/children. It’s not often that we have this type of performance in the North Metro. Learn more and get tickets at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/Liveon65.
Please take 5-10 minutes to review the other information in this week’s newsletter. It’s a busy time of year, and we don’t want you to miss anything!
Enjoy the Break!
With Gratitude,
Lisa Cisewski
Upcoming adjustments to grade 1-6 report cards
In advance of conferences, we want families to be aware of an upcoming adjustment to how we are reporting on student progress for life skills to align with our career and life competencies. Families will see this specifically on trimester one report cards.
For each competency, the language to communicate progress will be:
- “consistently” (I can do it on my own in various situations)
- “progressing” (I’m working it and can do it in familiar situations), or
- “emerging” (I’m just learning about it)
For example, Self Direction is one of our competencies. One example of how we measure progress is a student's ability to focus attention to achieve results. This looks different at different grade levels. This model allows us to share with families whether at this point in time this skill for their student is shown - consistently, progressing or emerging.
If you have questions, please connect with your child's teacher.
Digital Equity Survey
The State of Minnesota asks all public K-12 schools to provide information about student access to the Internet and electronic devices used for schoolwork in a student’s home. If you have not supplied this information before, you will be prompted to complete a very brief survey in the next few days.
Our schools may use the information to help support a student's access to learning opportunities outside the classroom or school building. It is important that we gather accurate information from every student so that each student and family has the equipment, help and support they need.
If your family has not already provided this information, you will find the survey available to you in the Campus Parent Portal. Once logged in, select Message Center, then the Surveys tab where you will find the Digital Equity Survey. The survey should take two minutes to complete.
It's not too late: Apply now for Free or Reduced-Price Meal and Education Benefits
If your family received Free or Reduced-Price Meal benefits for the 2021-2022 school year, the deadline to apply again is October 24, 2022. A new application must be completed each school year.
Families who have not ever applied for these benefits can apply right away or at any time throughout the year. Families who were denied benefits can also re-apply anytime as well if their income decreases, household size increases or other changes that will qualify for these benefits.
Please take a few minutes to complete and submit the application - even if you don't think you will qualify. It's about much more than meals.
You could be eligible for:
- Free or reduced-price meal
- Reduced fares on Metro Transit through the Transit Assistance Program
- Reduced fees for athletics and activities
- Reduced fees for in-home internet access
- And more!
Questions? Contact the Nutrition Services Department at 763-600-5041.
Gifted Resources for Parents
Interested in learning more about how to help equip neurodivergent gifted kids for the adult world? Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented is hosting guest speaker Amanda Morin on Saturday, October 15. Click here for more information.
Lifetouch Picture Day October 24
Lifetouch will be at Lighthouse School on October 24 for school pictures. Please use this link to place an online order.
Mini Golf Course Project
Students have been working so hard on their art history inspired miniature golf course building. We hope to see you all at the course opening during the Lighthouse Autumn Curricular Night!
Circus Abyssinia
The first Lighthouse field trip of the year, Circus Abyssinia, was a spectacular display of physical abilities honoring the first African woman to win a gold medal.
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Our next meeting is Thursday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your questions, comments and wishes about Lighthouse as there will be time for parent feedback. We'd love to see you there! 😊
Catch live theater starring homegrown talent
The Spring Lake Park Schools Theater department launches an exciting 2022-2023 season of performances with Peter and Starcatcher starting October 28. The fall play kicks off a year of what are sure to be memorable performances by our local, homegrown and award-winning theater talent. Read the full story about what audiences can expect this season.
All performances take place in the Spring Lake Park High School Fine Arts Center at 1100 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park. Tickets for the full 2022-2023 line-up are available online or at the door, for a dollar more a ticket. View more show information and buy tickets online.
Spring Lake Park Lions Community Breakfast
Mark your calendars for the SLP Lions Community Breakfast on Sunday, October 30 , 2022 from 8 a.m.-noon at Spring Lake Park High School (door #33)
There will be an all you can eat breakfast as well as:
- Free eye screenings for children six month-six years, face painting, a balloon artist and other activities
- A baked goods sale and big coloring books
- A free wellness fair - A1c and Lipid Panel Testing, Blood Pressure checks, Covid-19 and Flu Shot Clinic, provided by HyVee
If able, please bring food donations for the food shelf, unwanted cell phones, eyeglasses and hearing aids.
October 13 - Lighthouse Autumn Curricular Gathering, 3:15 p.m.
- October 17-21 - Fall break, no school for students
- October 22 - Live on 65 Performance Series - Pianist David Osborne
October 27 - Lighthouse PTO Meeting- 6:30 p.m.
- October 28, 29 and November 4, 5 - SLPHS Fall Play - "Peter and the Starcatcher"
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