Panther Newsletter

All of us here at Palmer Lake wish you a safe, healthy and happy summer break! We will see you on August 27th for Open House. The first day of school is September 2nd.

Any items left at school may be picked up between the hours of 9:00am-3:00pm on June 9th or 10th.

Created by Hunger Impact Partners, a 501(c)(3) with support from the Minnesota Department of Education to ensure children 18 and under can access nutritious meals, the sites you locate for food are updated regularly.

During the school year: The app lists information on programs that offer meals for children of low-income families. The meals are available at childcare centers and after-school programs. The app also lists weekend and holiday backpack programs, which are available at some school sites, in addition to food offered by hunger-relief organizations.

During summer: The app lists sites serving free meals during June, July, and August

Year-round: The app lists Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota locations of Fare For All, which sells fresh produce and frozen meat at up to 40 percent off retail prices.

Please let the office know if you are moving over summer and your student will not be attending Palmer Lake next year.

This summer, kids 17 and under can enjoy two free games of bowling every weekday, Monday through Friday—no strings attached.

We understand that summer can be a challenging time for parents trying to keep their kids entertained without spending a fortune. That’s why we’re excited to offer this program as a fun, budget-friendly activity for families in our community. Whether a student comes once or ten times, the program remains completely free—all it takes is a quick registration.

Click here for more information: https://griefclubmn.org/summer-programming/

Kidstop Summer program and Kidstop School Year 2024-25 registration is open online at osseo.ce.eleyo.com

Kidstop is a choice-based, high quality and enriching school-age care experience for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Whether your child craves challenge and adventure, connection and friendships, or just wants to chill, Kidstop offers engaging opportunities as unique as your child. Kidstop is open from 6:30 a.m. until school start time and from school end time until 6 p.m.

Summer Kidstop is for students entering kindergarten through fifth grade starting Fall 2024. Summer Kidstop programming is open from June 13 -Aug. 16. For more information about contracts, registration and tuition view the Summer Kidstop brochure on the Kidstop website.

Locations:

• Basswood Elementary School
• Oak View Elementary School
• Woodland Elementary School

Kidstop School Year 2024-25 is for students entering kindergarten through fifth grade starting in Fall 2024. School Year Kidstop programming is open from Sept. 3 -June 6. For more information about contract options, non-school days, locations, registration and tuition view the Kidstop School Year 2024-25 brochure on the Kidstop website.

Please read the information below regarding free family advocate services offered by Northwest Family Resource Collaborative.

The purpose of this charitable outreach program is to provide free care to low-income children in need. Thousands of dental professionals volunteer their time to this program because they understand the pain and embarrassment many children experience due to untreated dental problems. Since the program’s inception in Minnesota in 2003, 86,000 children have received free care through Give Kids a Smile.

Click here to learn more or find a clinic.

Click here to learn more!

The arrival bell rings at 8:35am. Students may line up outside of the front doors beginning at 8:30am. There is not supervision before 8:30am, so that is the earliest students should arrive. Students who arrive to school after 8:50am are considered tardy and the student(s) will need to check in at the office to receive a pass.

Dismissal of students who are walkers or parent pick up is at 3:15pm. Students who ride a bus are dismissed at approximately 3:20pm.

AM VPK: 8:35am-11:20am

PM VPK: 12:50pm-3:20pm

Safety is our number one priority. ANY person wishing to enter Palmer Lake will be expected to wait in the vestibule and speak with office staff via doorbell camera and microphone. Please have your ID ready for office staff to scan. Forgotten items (lunch boxes, instruments, etc.) can be left on the table in the vestibule for a more efficient drop off. Again, ANY person wishing to enter Palmer Lake will be expected to wait in the vestibule and speak with office staff via doorbell camera and microphone.

If you would like to speak with an administrator or teacher, you are strongly encouraged to call ahead to schedule an appointment.

https://pl.district279.org/

Transportation Office: 763-391-7244
BusQuestions@district279.org

Office hours-

School in Session: 6:00am-5:00pm
Non-Student Days: 6:00am-4:30pm

https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/OsseoISDElementarySchools