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The PTO Fall Fundraiser kicks off today.
Students will come home with information on how to collect donations.

We will once again be using 99 Pledges. Parents will need to go onto the 99 Pledges site and add their student by clicking on the add a participant button.

Family and friends will then choose your student for their donation.

To add your student and start collecting donations, please click on the "Get Started" button below.

We are excited to partner with Letterman Sports this year
on tees, hoodies, sweatpants, totes/bags and hats!

Spirit Wear is available to order, and will close TODAY - Friday, Sept 11th at our Welcome Back Bingo event. Orders are expected to be handed out by mid-October.

To order please click the box below.

All payment information will be collected at the time of order. Once the ordering window closes, Letterman will begin printing orders. When complete,

If you have questions about products, please contact ptoricelake@gmail.com

Join us for Welcome Back Bingo tonight and
remember to bring a non-perishable item for the Food Shelf.

Welcome Back Bingo

Friday, Sept. 11th

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Rice Lake Gym

Learn more about the Centennial Food Shelf

Put away the pots and pans and head over to Pizza T next Tuesday, Sept. 15th!

Order online pizzatlinolakes.com or call 651-797-3807.

Make sure to mention Rice Lake Fundraiser so the school receives 20% of sales.

Rice Lake Hawks cracked open the books this summer and kept track of their reading!

Students logged thousands of hours reading their favorite books and many found new favorites.

Take a look below at our Top Summer Readers!

Our PTO - Scholastic Book Fair is coming up in ealry October. Make sure to visit the Scholastic website for information on how to create an eWallet for your student.
eWallets are the easiest way for students to shop at the Fall Book Fair

when their classrooms visit October 8th - 14th.

Have leftover funds from a previous book fair? Log in to your Scholastic account to find unspent funds which are saved to your eGift Card. The eGift Card can be used to fund a new eWallet for the Fall Book Fair or shop online with Scholasitc.

Daytime and evening adult volunteers are needed, please sign up below.

We are making a shift in our school psychologist role for this school year.

Kacie Schugel will be moving into the school psychologist position for the upcoming school year. Kacie has been a huge asset behind the scenes, supporting a number of systems and structures to ensure all students at Rice Lake thrive. In addition to her systemic work, she has been an excellent special education teacher. Her previous role will be filled by a special education teacher who student-taught alongside Kacie at RLE, making them a fantastic fit for our team.

We are thrilled to have Kacie in this role supporting all of our kids, staff, and families.

Come join us on Thursday, October 1st from 6PM - 7PM at Centennial Middle School.

This informative session combines the latest brain research, with realistic strategies to help your family create healthy digital habits.

Click HERE to view the flyer and learn more.

Visit ybpay.lifetouch.com to get yours ordered and off your to-do list!

Order Deadline: April 2, 2027

Yearbook ID Code: 15092427

There is no guarantee there will be extra's to sell here at school at the end of the year.

Please make sure to get your's ordered today and save your order confirmation.

Parents! We need your pictures for the yearbook! As you take pictures throughout the school year of RLE students, please upload them here for consideration for the yearbook!

Parent pictures: Pictures from Parents

On social more than email? Follow the RLPTO on Facebook & Instagram to keep up on events and important reminders.

• Spirit Wear Sales: Now! - Friday, Sept 11

• Welcome Back Bingo: Friday, Sept 11 @ 6:30-8pm Note: new time!

• Hawks Soar Fundraiser: Friday, Sept 11 - Friday, Sept 25

• Dine to Donate: Tuesday, Sept 15 at Pizza T

• Hawks Soar Celebration: Friday, Oct 2 (during school hours)

• Play to Donate: Tuesday, Oct 6, 5-8pm - The Fun Lab in Blaine

• Fall Conferences: Thursday, Oct 8 & Tuesday, Oct 13

• Fall Book Fair: Thursday, Oct 8 - Wednesday, Oct 14

• Dine to Donate: Thursday, Oct 29, 4-8 pm @ Tavern Grill in Blaine

• Veterans Day Display: Submissions due: Friday, Oct 30 // Display: Nov 2 - Nov 13

• Veterans Day Parade: Wednesday, Nov 11 @ 10:00AM

• Play to Donate: Tuesday, Nov 17, 4-8pm @ Grand Slam in Coon Rapids

• Family Night @ RLE: Friday, Nov 20 @ 6:00 - 8:00PM

Upcoming PTO meetings - in the Media Center - all are welcome!

• PTO Meeting: Thursday, Sept 17 @ 5:30 - 7:00PM

• PTO Meeting: Thursday, Oct 22 @ 5:30 - 7:00PM

• PTO Meeting: Thursday, Nov 19 @ 5:30 - 7:00PM

• PTO Meeting: Thursday, Dec 10 @ 5:30 - 7:00PM

Maintaining strong schools requires both high-quality learning experiences and safe, well-functioning facilities. Watch the Centennial Forward overview video to understand the two separate questions voters will consider November 3, what each would support and why the district is bringing them forward now.

Why are there two referendum questions?

Minnesota school funding rules require different sources of funding for different needs. That is why Centennial voters will see two separate questions on the November 3 ballot.

• Question 1, an operating levy, would support the people, programs and services behind student learning and daily school operations.
• Question 2, a facilities bond, would fund construction, renovation and major improvements to school buildings.

The questions address connected needs, but voters will decide each one independently. See a side-by-side explanation at isd12.org/centennial-forward.

Aquatics-Register for swim lessons for the fall session. The deadline to register is Sept. 18 at noon.

Youth Fall Volleyball League (co-ed gr. 4-5) Now is the time to register to learn volleyball skills and game concepts in a supportive and recreational environment. Have fun playing in games and being part of a team. A T-shirt is included in registration. Practices begin the week of Sept. 28, register now!

Family Paint & Treats: Starry Night Cats (ages 6+ with adult) Create a magical masterpiece together! We’ll also enjoy a cupcake while our paint dries. This activity is held Oct. 3 at CHS.

More happening soon:

Sept. 19 - Competitive Chess Practice (gr. 1-12)(online)

Sept. 21 - Mini Kickers Soccer (ages 3-5)

Sept. 24 - Fall Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)

Sept. 25 - Wolf Howl Bonfire (all ages/family)

Sept. 29 - Say it in Song Spanish (gr. 1-5)

Oct. 1 - Bump, Set, Fun-Intro to Volleyball (gr. 2-3)

Oct. 5 - Karate (ages 4-12)

Oct. 10 - Family LEGO Night (all ages/family)

Oct. 10 -Clay: Monster Mash (ages 7+)

Go online to view all fall activities and to register, community.isd12.org.

Welcome to the Digital Backpack, the district’s central posting place for community flyers. If you have questions regarding these programs, please contact the organizations directly. View the Digital Backpack online.