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Reminders and Updates from Pike Lake Kindergarten
Key Dates
- December 22-January 2
- January 19
- January 26-27
- PTA meeting: Thursday, January 15 at 7:00 PM, Pike Lake library
- January 23: Movies, Munchies and Comfies Sponsored by the PTA. More Information to come
- February 7: Family Sledding Night Sponsored by the PTA. More Information to come
Bus Pick Up Reminder
Make sure you are waiting for the bus outside at the end of the driveway 5 minutes before its scheduled arrival time! This will help avoid missing the bus.
If you have questions regarding bussing, contact the district transportation department: transportation@moundsviewschools.org
Student Directory
We have re-opened the form to add your student's information to the optional Pike Lake student directory. This is a great way to connect with friends over the long winter break!
If you wish for your contact information (names, phone numbers and email addresses) to be shared with other families, please fill out this brief form. Your information will only be shared with others in the directory.
Add your information by Tuesday, December 16 and the directory will be shared with participating families by Friday, December 19.
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PTA News
Save the Date:
- Join us for our next PTA meeting:
Date: Thursday, January 15th at 7:00 PM
Location: Pike Lake Library
- We’d love to see you there!
- FREE Childcare will be provided, bring the whole family along! Interpretation also available upon request :)
Follow Our Facebook Page: "Pike Lake PTA" for further reminders on upcoming events.
Yearbook: If you have a nice photo you have taken of a school related event that you feel would be cute in the yearbook, please send it to: PikeLakeYearbook@gmail.com
Lost and Found:
Our Lost and Found is filling up quickly! If your child is missing a jacket, water bottle, or any other item, please take a moment to check it out. Thank you for helping us reunite these items with their rightful owners! Lost and Found Photos
Lost and found photos are also posted on our Facebook page
All unclaimed items will be donated over Winter Break, so be sure to take a look soon :)
Upcoming Events
Movies, Munchies and Comfies: January 23rd- More Information to come
Family Sledding Night: February 7th- More Information to come
Want to spend more time at Pike Lake?
Are you interested in subbing for our paras that supervise recess and lunch? Para subs have great hours in the middle of the day (they don't conflict with your child's drop off and pick up)!
If you'd like to discuss the possibility of subbing for paras in our building, please contact April Notsch:
april.notsch@mvpschools.org, 651-621-7402
Science teacher Ms. Lee and music teacher Ms. Morben calling the game.
Teachers Ms. Rasmussen and Ms. Morris with some fun prizes.
Teachers Ms. Entinger and Ms. Dockendorf hand out prizes to excited kids.
All Are Welcome
The focus of Mounds View Public Schools is ensuring that each student experiences access, opportunities and achievement in a safe and welcoming learning environment. As a District, we are committed to meeting the needs of each of our students and providing the necessary programs, services and support that help them succeed. Just a few examples include the Career Pathways Program, the Early College Program and the Equity Promise.
Winter Weather
Cold Weather
We will go outside for recess if it is 0 degrees or warmer, or the windchill is -10 degrees or warmer.
Winter Clothing
Please send appropriate clothing for children to go outside in the snow and cold. This includes a warm coat, snow pants, winter boots, waterproof gloves or mittens, and a hat.
If you need help getting these items for your child, reach out to our deans and they can assist you: nicole.rasch@moundsviewschools.org or tammy.maidi@moundsviewschools.org
Lost Items
Label all of your child's clothing! Kids often take off, drop or forget something. Our PTA goes through the lost and found, and anything with a name is returned to the student.
If something has been lost, you may come check the lost and found. Please bring an ID and check in with the office during school hours. The building is open from 6:30 am - 6:00 pm.
Label Your Child's Items!
As the weather turns colder, please remember to:
- Label all of your child's clothing and backpack with their first and last name! Don't forget about sweatshirts, hats, mittens and gloves!
- Prepare an extra set of underwear, pants and socks to keep in your child's backpack in case of accidents!
Changes in Transportation
If any changes are needed, please notify your child's teacher (email is preferred) at least 24 hours in advance.
If there is an emergency and changes are needed with less than 24 hours notice, please call the front office by 2:30 (early start) or 3:15 (late start): (651) 621-7400
Reporting Absences
To ensure the office receives messages about your child's attendance, please use one of the two options below. 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.
1) ParentVUE - Select "Report Absences" on the Student List/Home Screen (Screenshot of mobile device. Desktop version is very similar). 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.
2) Call the attendance line: 651-621-7401. This is a voicemail only line so you can leave a message 24 hours a day.
When reporting absences, please be sure to indicate the reason for your child's absence. If your student is ill, please list your child's symptoms.
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.
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.
If your child has received a change of dry clothes from the nurse's office, please wash and return to the office at your convenience. We also accept donations of gently used pants, underwear, socks and shirts in all kindergarten sizes.
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