Snail Mail
An e-newsletter from Snail Lake Kindergarten Center
Kindergarten "Move-a-Thon" Update
Thank you to everyone for your support during our recent “Move-a-thon”! Snail Lake students moved their bodies for a grand total of 173, 664 minutes and raised $8, 132.76 for our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)! Thank you so much for encouraging your student to get up and move and for your generous financial support of our school!
Because we have met our goals for minutes tracked and donations, students get to enjoy a popcorn party next week. Also, during a special assembly today, teachers got to silly string Dr. Lang! Way to go, Snail Lake!!
Thank you for your donations
We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the Pants and Clothing Drive. Our health office is now fully stocked for the school year!
Access to Classrooms and Learning Spaces
The classrooms, learning spaces, and library within the building are off-limits to guests unless you have a scheduled appointment with a teacher. If you are dropping off or picking up your student from YCARE or an after-school activity, please keep this in mind. We appreciate your partnership!
Help prevent spread of illness
Respiratory illness season is around the corner. And this is a great time for us to be reminding ourselves and our children about the healthy hygiene habits that keep us healthy!
Wash hands frequently for 20 seconds.
Cover coughs and sneezes with an elbow.
Stay home when sick.
Get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and eat nutritious foods.
Clean frequently touched surfaces.
For guidance on when to keep your child home , visit Is My Child Well Enough to Go to School?.
Our Health Office staff are always available to answer questions and support students who become ill during the school day. Thank you for helping keep our school community healthy!
Josten's School Pictures Discount
School photos can be viewed online.
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Hearing and Vision Screening
On November 11th the school nurse will be conducting Hearing and Vision screening for all kindergartners. If a referral is needed, the health office will contact you directly. If you have further questions please reach out to Libby Johnson in the health office at 651-621-8004 or elizabethf.johnson@moundsviewschools.org.
Check out the Snail Lake PTO page for volunteer shifts available: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TNK-eAFcmJ1Sq-SGivbOrBP_7MTrmrIU0xVfvaNCQaY/edit?gid=0#gid=0
You're Invited! Partnering for Education Luncheon
Join the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation for its annual Partnering for Education luncheon on November 13, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
This fall’s special guests are Peter Mogck and Matt Frakes, Mounds View grads (‘04) and co-owners of Paddle North. Learn more about the Foundation’s unique partnership with the District and hear from these inspirational alumni while enjoying a light lunch catered by Kowalski’s.
Register now for this FREE event! When you register, please indicate the school community that best aligns with your affiliation and we’ll seat you accordingly.
The Book Fair is Coming!
Save the dates to visit the Snail Lake Scholastic Book Fair during communication night. This is a great opportunity to purchase books that build a love of reading while also supporting our school library.
The book fair will be held in the library on the evenings of:
Tuesday, November 10th 4:00- 7:30pm
Thursday, November 12th 4:00 - 7:30pm
Tuesday, November 17th 4:00 - 7:3pm
Thursday, November 19th 4:00- 7:30pm
Holiday Matching Challenge
Make twice the impact this holiday season. The Ralph Reeder Food Shelf Holiday Matching Challenge is back with an unprecedented $200,000 match. Every new donation made through December 31 will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling your support for local families. Give today and help make the most of this incredible matching opportunity!
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Snail Lake has some great volunteer opportunities approaching. If you are interested in any of the following volunteer slots, please visit the link below to sign up.
Tuesday, November 10 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Book Fair Helper
Thursday November 12 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Book Fair Helper
Tuesday November 10 ~ 5:00pm - Pickup food order
Thursday November 12 ~ 5:00pm - Pickup food order
Wednesday, November 11 - 12:10 - 3:20pm - Hearing and Vision Screening
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TNK-eAFcmJ1Sq-SGivbOrBP_7MTrmrIU0xVfvaNCQaY/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Farm to School Thursdays
This Farm to School Thursday, students enjoyed cheese curds from Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery and potatoes from Hugh’s Garden. Cheese provides calcium to help build strong bones, while potatoes provide potassium, an essential nutrient.
School Talk
The fall issue of School Talk will arrive in mailboxes soon. Inside, see what measures of achievement matter the most to Minnesotans and to Mounds View Public Schools. Also inside, see school spotlights, staffing updates and more. Flip through the electronic version on our website.
Students can receive urgent text alerts
Library News
This month we are learning about the jobs of author and illustrator. Ask your child how these people work together to make a book.
Questions? Contact the library at krispen.lam@mvpschools.org