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ANNOUNCEMENTS
News & Information for Gleason Lake
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3/6/14
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 The 2014 Gleason Lake Carnival is right around the corner and we need your help to make the event a success. Please click here to sign up for a volunteer spot.
If you are interested in sponsoring a room at the 2014 Gleason Lake Carnival, please contact Annie Etzel at annieetzel@comcast.net. Thank you.
Gleason Lake Carnival:
Friday, March 21 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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Do you have any stuffed animals to donate to the PLUSH PETS SHOPPE for Carnival this year? We would love to find them new loving homes and owners.
Collection bins will be located by the bubble
March 3rd - March 19th.
Because each animal is given special grooming attention before carnival, please make your drop off early. No animals will be accepted after the March 19th deadline.
If you have questions, please call Denise Dau at 612-720-1886, Rebecca Chou at 612-516-0696 or Kathy Hall at 612-220-7526.
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 It's time for the 4th annual Gleason Lake Twins Outing!
Your entire family is invited to take advantage of the tickets being offered to families and staff of Gleason Lake Elementary. Tickets to Twins games at Target Field are very hard to come by and purchasing your tickets through Gleason Lake is one of the most affordable ways to see a Twins game. Gleason Lake families and staff can purchase Twins tickets for just $25.00 each, and this year our tickets are located in the Twins Family Section. Each ticket also includes a hot dog and a drink.
Gleason Lake Elementary night at Target Field will be on Sunday, May 18th at 1:10 pm when the Twins play the Mariners. Let's all take this great opportunity for our community to get together outside of school, have fun, meet other Gleason Lake families, and cheer for the Minnesota Twins!
To join us on this special night, please click here to print and fill out the order form and return it to the office with a check made out to Gleason Lake PTO. All orders turned in before Spring Break will be entered into a drawing for a 12" Joe Mauer Bleacher Creature Plush Toy!!
We look forward to seeing you at the game!
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District Employee of the Month
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 Gleason Lake Elementary is proud to recommend Jeff Soukup as the March Employee of the Month. Jeff has been with the district for the past eight years and during this time he spent two years teaching second grade and the past six years in fifth grade. Jeff is an enthusiastic and determined educator who has been instrumental in integrating technology into various content areas. He continually encourages technology advances and willingly provides support, leadership and direction. His passion and desire to expand his knowledge and leadership skills are always at the forefront of his professional decisions. All students and staff truly benefit from his knowledge and expertise. As you walk by Jeff's classroom, the students are energized and engaged in personalized learning activities.
Jeff's commitment to Gleason Lake reaches beyond his classroom. He has a leading role on multiple professional committees and works daily to make Gleason Lake a better place for both students and staff. Jeff is a member of the district MyWay Leadership team and has taught three technology academy classes. His committed leadership and guidance is evident and greatly appreciated. Jeff will be recognized at the March 10th school board meeting.
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5th Grade Concert Tonight
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 The 5th grade concert is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. tonight, March 6.
Much of the concert this year is pop music. The students can wear nice jeans/pants, dresses, age appropriate skirts, and fun, brightly colored tops/shirts. The students can also style their hair in fun "pop" inspired looks if they want.
Kids in the morning choir should report to the music room at 6:00 and the other students should report to their homerooms at 6:15.
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 Our illustrator visit has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 26. If you placed an order for a signed copy of a book by Mike Wohnouthka, students will receive the book on Wednesday, March 26 after Mike Wohnoutka has had the opportunity to visit Gleason Lake.
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What- An e-reader book club for kids who have a passion for reading great books!
Who - Gleason Lake students in grades 3, 4, & 5
(The nook Book Club is limited to the first 12 students to return a signed permission slip due to the limited number of e-readers. Those that own the title may attend with a signed permission slip.)
When - Thursday, March 20 @ 8:15 - 9:00
Where - Gleason Lake Media Center
Why - For breakfast and conversation about 2014 John Newbery Award Winner Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
How-
- Click here to download and complete the form. Return it to Mrs. Whitlock in the media center to receive a nook e-reader.
- Read Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
- Attend book club on Thursday, March 20 @ 8:15.
- Bring the nook with you to book club or your own personal copy of the book.
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Spring Conference Scheduling
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 Gleason Lake is using "Pick-a-Time" to schedule our spring conferences. "Pick-a-Time" is open until March 14. Click here to download the "Pick-a-Time" family instructions, or click here to access the "Pick-a-Time" web site to start scheduling. Please note that conferences will be held from 4-8 on Thursday, March 20, 4-8 on Wednesday, March 26 and 8-4 on Thursday, March 27. We look forward to having all parents attend conferences during these scheduled dates. If you are unable to attend conferences, please feel free to contact your child's teacher and arrange for a phone conference. Please be aware that two-home families can sign up only once (first come, first serve) for ONE conference, unless you call Andrew Hagen (763-745-5112) in our tech office to add another sign up time for that particular student on the sign up conference web page. It is encouraged to mutually agree upon one conference time and have both parents come to the conference. One of the features in our online scheduling program is the ability to automatically send out a 'reminder email' of your scheduled conference time, but the system is linked to whatever email you have in Skyward. In an effort to make sure that system has your preferred email, please log in to Skyward and check that you have an email listed that you check on a regular basis and please update if needed by February 14. Also as an FYI, the online conferencing system is currently set up to send only one email reminder per family. Thank you for your help in this process. |
 Thank you Gleason Lake students and families for your amazing participation in February Fitness Fever. Over 225 Fitness Fever calendars were turned in at the end of the month! For the first time ever, there was a 3 way tie for the classroom with the highest percentage of calendars returned to the P.E. staff! The winning classes are Ms. Haight (2nd grade), Ms. Rehnke (2nd grade), & Ms. Nelsen (4th grade)! Each of these classes will receive an extra 30 minutes of physical education at the end of a school day! Congratulations to all students and families who participated in this fun event. Congratulations also to 5th graders James E, Joe F, and Alan K from Mrs. Bjerk's room on designing the winning Fitness Fever Website, The Rainbow Veggies. The 2nd-4th graders voted this the top website in this year's annual technology competition. Thanks for your assistance in partnering together to help build students who are active and healthy for LIFE! Gleason Lake Physical Education Specialists,
Teresa Thour and Sheila Schultz
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New Student Orientation: West Middle School
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 5th graders attending West Middle School next year are invited to West's Orientation.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Presentation/Questions & Answers 7:15 - 7:45 p.m. Optional Guided Tours Learn about Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Beginning March 17th, visit our website to register for your 2014-15 elective. |
 Culinary Express has provided the following food menus for the month of March.
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As we all are waiting for a break in our weather as of late, I would like to announce that we have several positions on the PTO board and committees that will be open for the 2014-2015 school year. We welcome all interested Gleason Lake parents to inquire. No prior experience is necessary and we have a wonderful group of parents that are making it all happen.
"It takes a village."
Area Vice Presidents
PTO Committees
- Apparel / Spirit Wear
- Family Events Committee (Fall Festival & Winter Jam)
As I find out about positions that become available or filled I will post or remove them on this site.
If you have any interest and/or questions about theses positions please feel free to contact our Nominations Chair, Annie Etzel at annieetzel@comcast.com or PTO President, Freddie Contreras at maduro858@msn.com, 612-968-2919.
Thank you for considering to help out in keeping Gleason Lake Elementary the gem that we all enjoy.
Our next PTO meeting will be Wednesday, April 9, from 9:30-11:30.
Freddie Contreras
PTO President
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What's New in Community Education?
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 Enrichment Opportunities This Spring!
Browse classes and register at www.ceregistration.wayzata.k12.mn.us.
- Young Scientist Roundtable Thursday, April 10, 7-8 pm at Central Middle School - Green Chemistry: Formulating Transformer Oil from Natural Esters - Mr. Kevin Rapp, Senior Chemist at Cargill
- Crazy About Clay - Learn to coil, pinch and create beautiful ceramic pieces in this fun, hands-on class.
- Drama Kids! Storybook Idol - Perform in a crazy mash-up of American Idol meets your most-loved story book characters in this hilarious theater class.
- LEGO WeDo Robotics - You'll love the amazing projects in the spring curriculum of LEGO WeDo Robotics.
- Minecrafting in Real Life - Experience Minecrafting in Real Life. Build landscapes out of LEGOs and create a mini stop-motion movie to immortalize your creation.
- Wizard School - Investigate a wizard's laboratory. Become an apprentice as you learn the science behind the magic.
- Splat-tacular Art Class - Throw, splat and splatter paint on a real canvas to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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Proud to be part of
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Excellence. For each and every student.
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Sincerely,
Gleason Lake Elementary
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Gleason Lake Elementary310 County Road 101 North, Plymouth, MN 55447-4108
Phone: 763-745-5400 Fax: 763-745-5491
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