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Reminders and Updates from Pike Lake Kindergarten
Key Dates
Upcoming Events
- PTA Fundraiser happening now!
- September 26: Book fair begins
- October 6: S'mores Family Night, 5:00-6:30 PM
- October 13: Picture Retakes
No School
- September 21
- October 12
- October 15 and 16
Labeling Student's Belongings
Please remember to label all of your child's things with their first and last name! This includes:
- Jackets
- Sweatshirts
- Hats and mittens or gloves
- Snow pants
- Backpacks
- Water bottles
- Lunchboxes
Ways to label:
- Permanent or fabric marker
- Masking tape
- Custom labels or stamps (many places online have these)
Updates from the PTA
Our Fundraiser is Happening Now!
Pike Lake PTA Fundraising Campaign Launched September 16th and runs until October 1st!
Every dollar raised goes directly toward enriching the educational experience of our students. Your generosity fuels programs and resources that make a real difference in their daily learning and growth. This is a direct donation drive, meaning 100% of your contribution (minus a credit card processing fee) goes straight to the Pike Lake PTA. A flyer and envelope for cash or check donations was sent home in folders. Online donations can be made here.
Questions? Email PikeLakePTA@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunities
● Book Fair Volunteer- September 25th- October 7th https://signup.com/go/eQLbaGm
● Fundraiser Celebration- October 2nd https://signup.com/go/jqhAPPz
● Open House- Taco Bar Meal for teachers- October 6th https://signup.com/go/yiAqKLW
● Vision Hearing Screens- November 2nd/3rd https://signup.com/go/rCyCUeH
● Ongoing Lunch Volunteers Throughout the entire school year
Reminder that you must have a completed background check on file with the school to volunteer. Visit the front desk in person with an ID to complete this process if you have not already.
School Pictures Are Ready!
If your student took a photo with Jostens during Meet the Teacher on September 2, you can now view it online:
View and order at: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
School Name: PIKE LAKE KINDERGARTEN CENTER
Event Code: FE55126
Retakes will be done during the school day on October 13.
Questions? Contact Jostens: (877) 515-1447
Student Directory is Open!
You're invited to sign up for the Pike Lake 2026-27 Directory! This is a great way to connect with friends and classmates.
The directory is only shared with people who opt in. Fill out this form by October 4. The completed directory will be shared the week of October 5 with those who signed up. We will reopen it for new additions throughout the school year.
Questions? Contact kara.simmons@moundsviewschools.org
Apply for Educational Benefits
Your participation helps our entire community thrive! When you complete the application for educational benefits, Pike Lake may receive additional funding to support programs and resources that benefit all students. It could also save you money on fees for sports, activities, transportation, some community activities and more.
Birthday Celebrations
If you wish to bring something to share with classmates for a birthday celebration, please limit it to a non-food acknowledgement. This is a district policy for grades K-5 to provide a safe environment for those with food sensitivities and/or allergies. Donation examples include, but are not limited to: a favorite book or board game for the class collection, stickers, pencils, pens, markers, erasers, etc. Do not send latex balloons.
It is not required to send anything to acknowledge a student's birthday.
Reporting Absences
When your child is absent, please use one of the two options below to ensure the office receives messages about your student's attendance. Attendance messages sent directly to teachers will not be received by the office if the teacher is absent or does not read/forward the message.
- ParentVUE (this is the fastest and easiest) - Select "Report Absences" on the Student List/Home Screen. Click here for the ParentVUE login link.
- Note: For midday pickups, notify the teacher directly via email, please do not submit the absence on ParentVue.
- Call the attendance line: 651-621-7401. This is a voicemail only line so you can leave a message any time of the day or night.
If your child is sent home for illness and health staff have told you your student cannot attend the following day, you must still enter it in ParentVUE or call the attendance line. For the safety of our students we verify their absences every morning.
School Lunches
School menu can be found here.
The school district has online interactive menus which include nutritional information and allergens. To view the menus, along with printing instructions, click here.
Reminder to Bring Your ID
Please remember to bring your ID with you to check in at the office if you are coming to the school to:
- Pick up a student
- Volunteer
- Attend a meeting
- Have lunch with your student
If you are sending someone else to pick up your student, remind them to bring their ID and make sure they are listed as an emergency contact.
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