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Eagle Lake Elementary
January 2025 Newsletter
Calendar Reminders
Jan. 27th ~ No school (teacher work day)
Jan. 28th ~ Excel 2:30-4:30
Jan. 29th ~ Excel 2:30-4:30
Jan. 30th ~ Preschool Parent Involvement Day 10:00am & 2:00pm
Jan. 31st ~ Donut Day!
Feb. 2nd ~ Climb To Feed Kids
Feb. 4th ~ Excel 2:30-4:30
Feb. 5th ~ Excel 2:30-4:30
Feb. 10-14 ~ Buddy Classroom Week
Feb. 10 ~ PTO Meeting 5:30pm
Feb. 11th ~ Excel 2:30-4:30
Feb. 12th ~ Early Release Day
Feb. 13th ~ Wax Museum - 5th grade
Feb. 17th ~ No school (holiday)
Feb. 18th ~ 100th Day of School
Feb. 18th ~ Excel 2:30-4:30
Feb. 19th ~ Excel 2:30-4:30
Feb. 20th ~ Planetarium trip - grade 4
Feb. 25th ~ Excel 2:30-4:30
Feb. 26th ~ Excel 2:30-4:30
Spring Music Program
Mid Year Conference Reports
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education. As a reminder from our earlier communication, we want to share an important update regarding the timing of Progress Reports at MAPS elementary schools.
We changed the timing of Progress Reports to enhance our communication with families about student achievement. Progress Reports will now be issued in January and June, while Parent-Teacher Conferences will still take place in November and March. This change will allow families to receive updates on their child's progress four times a year, providing a clearer understanding of their achievement by the end of the school year.
Families will be able to access their child's Progress Report through the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus. If you are unable to access it online, please feel free to request a paper copy by contacting your child’s school office.
Here are the key dates for the 2024-2025 school year:
November 2024: Parent-Teacher Conferences
January 29, 2025: Progress Reports
March 2025: Parent-Teacher Conferences
June 10, 2025: Progress Reports
Additionally, our Special Education teachers will report on progress toward IEP goals and objectives in January and June, aligning with the same timeline as general education reporting.
Here are the directions to view Elementary Progress Reports on Infinite Campus.
Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education. Please reach out if you have any questions.
CogAt Screener
The Cognitive Abilities (CogAt) Screener testing window will be open from February 3rd through the 14th. The CogAt will be given to all 2nd grade students and new-to-district students in grades 3-5 who have not yet taken the CogAt.
The CogAt provides insight into students’ abilities and guides educators in making appropriate educational decisions for students. Mankato Area Public Schools use the CogAt in the following ways:
to help educators differentiate instruction for the needs and abilities of a student;
to understand discrepancies between a student’s ability and achievement; and
to use as a measure in identifying students for placement in Talent Development Services, including cluster and Rising Scholar classrooms.
In grade 2, the CogAt is untimed. Students in a typical 2nd grade class generally take less than one hour to complete the CogAt, In grades 3-5, the CogAt will take approximately 45 minutes. The CogAt has three sections: verbal analogies, quantitative analogies, and nonverbal matrices. There will be short breaks between sections.
If you do NOT want your child to take the Cognitive Abilities Screening Form, please contact your school no later than Wednesday, January 29th.
Kindergarten Connection
What is Kindergarten Connection?
It’s a dedicated event for incoming kindergarteners and their families to:
✨ Meet teachers
✨ Explore classrooms and learning spaces
✨ Get questions answered
✨ And so much more!
Enrolling your child in kindergarten is a big and exciting step in their educational journey. Our MAPS kindergarten teams are ready to provide a caring, structured, and engaging learning environment for your little one to thrive. Enroll TODAY to ensure your family is receiving important updates for your child's kindergarten experience.
Start the registration process today by visiting isd77.org/enroll.
If you have any questions or need assistance, our registration team is here to help! Call us at 507-387-2125.
PTO News
PTO is busy gearing up for spring events (hard to believe with the frigid temps!)
We look forward to supporting all the upcoming fun for the remainder of the school year! We will be looking for volunteers to help with upcoming events:
Shamrock Bingo, March
Spring Conferences Teacher Treats, March
End of the Year School Carnival, May
Join us! 2025 PTO Meetings at 5:30pm at Eagle Lake Legion:
Monday, February 10th
Monday, March 10th
Monday, April 14th
Monday, May 12th
Don't forget to get your yearbook order in!
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eaglelakepto/
Winter Weather Information
Winter weather will be here soon, so it’s a good idea to have a plan for your family in case of school closings, early dismissals, or late starts. Notices for school closings and early dismissals will be posted on the following websites, radio, and television stations.
● www.isd77.org ● katoinfo.com ● mankatofreepress.com ● southernminnesotanews.com ● keyc.com ● KEYC 12 - TV AND MANY MORE.
You can also hear a recorded message on the District Notification Line at 507-387-6046.
Blue Earth Area Schools is a smaller school district south of us. When you hear or see this, IT IS NOT Mankato Area Public Schools. This is something that often confuses parents because of the county in which we live.
Click HERE for a copy of the Winter Weather Information.
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