Glen Lake News for Families

The Walk & Roll A-Thon KICKS OFF next week!

Attached is the setlist (a.k.a. schedule) for OCTOBER 10th, 2025 when each class will take their big lap around the school. Mark your calendars, crank up the energy, and SAVE THE DATE—this show’s going to be legendary!

We have extended the order window to September 22nd. Orders will be delivered to school October 6-9th – in time for Walk & Roll-A-Thon!

Glen Lake PTO will make sure they are delivered to your child’s classroom.

Glen Lake Elementary Fall Apparel StoreOrders are custom; and therefore not returnable, exchangeable or refundable.

If you have any questions about sizing, please reach out to Mike from Green Boy Brand via mike@greenboybrand.com.

If you have any other questions, please reach out to Emily Olson Emily.Rudolph.Olson@gmail.com

Special Addition: Whale of a Treat Ice Cream Truck will be at Movie night from 6-7:30 pm! Popsicles range from $1.50-$5 via cash or Venmo. A portion of the sales will be donated to our school!

When: Friday, 9/26 @ 7-9 pm

What: Free Movie Night for all students and families. Students will be voting in-school on one of these feature films; Dog Man, How to Train your Dragon or Lilo & Stitch. Bring your own beverages, snacks, camping chairs and blankets.

Where: Lower Playground

Expert Advice: Bring flashlights for your kids and/or glow sticks. Take your children (or yourself) to the bathroom beforehand. The only bathrooms available are the porta potties by the warming house.

Our school directory is going digital this year. You must opt-in to have your child’s information included. The Directory is a great resource for connecting with classmates for playdates, birthday parties, coordinating activities, and more. Use the form linked below to opt in. Due 9/30.

School Directory Opt In Form

Chess Club will meet most Friday afternoons in the Media Center from 2:20-3:10pm and run Nov 7th to March 13th.

Sign up on the website: https://www.glenlakepto.org/chess-club

Save the date for the October meeting on October 7th - we will have school board candidates sharing about themselves, their priorities and answering questions

This election season, Hopkins has two questions on the ballot and three school board seats that are open. Your vote matters, and you can cast it now! Early voting opened on Friday, Sept. 19.

Vote Early In Person: Residents of the Hopkins district can vote early in person at their designated location:

1. Hopkins Residents: Hopkins City Hall

2. Golden Valley Residents: Golden Valley City Hall

3. Minnetonka Residents: Minnetonka City Hall

4. St. Louis Park Residents: SLP City Hall

5. Eden Prairie, Edina, and Plymouth residents: Eisenhower Community Center

Vote by Mail: You can also request an absentee ballot through your county’s elections office. Complete and return your ballot by Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4.

You can also vote on Election Day on November 4, 2025! More information about your polling location can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Spirit Store Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 3:30-4:30 pm at Hopkins High School. Check out their flyer in our electronic backpack for online ordering details. Or contact Julie with any questions at spirit.shop@hopkinsschools.org.

September 23rd: Rosh Hashana, no school

September 26th: PTO Movie Night, GL backyard 7 pm

October 1st: Discoverers at Lone Lake Park

(Brinkhoff, Frondell, Williams classes 9:45 - 11:45 am)

(Kastner, Enneking, Loveless classes 12:15 - 2:00 pm)

October 2nd: Yom Kippur, no school

October 7th: PTO Meeting, 6:30 pm, media center

October 8th: Kindergarten to Oliver Kelley Farm, 8:45-11:45 am

October 10th: Walk & Roll-a-Thon

(Schedule - PreK & K 9:00 am, Explorerers 9:30 am, Leaders 10:15 am, Discoverers 11:00 am)

October 13th: Professional Development day, no school

October 14th: Conferences (10 am - 6 pm), no school

October 15th: Conferences (8 am - 4 pm), no school

October 16-17th: MEA break, no school

Website: https://hopkinsschools.org/schools/elementary/glen-lake-elementary
Location: 4801 Woodridge Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345, USA
Phone: (952) 988-5200
Facebook: facebook.com/GlenLakeElementary
Instagram: @Glen_LakeGrizzlies