Panther Newsletter

Conferences start on Monday, October 6th. If you need to reschedule, please contact the main office at 763-561-1930.

Pictures from Picture Day are ready to be viewed! If your student did NOT get their photo taken on September 19, or if you would like re-takes, our next photo day will be November 11. Please call or email the company if you have any questions. We do not have access to the photos here at Palmer Lake.

Phone: 952-473-2142

Email: info@k-photography.com

Website: https://www.k-photography.com/about-us/contact-us

Our 4th grade classrooms had a special guest speaker! Learning about polio was part of their CKLA literacy lesson, and Mr. Johnson happily agreed to come and share his experience. Thank you, Mr. Johnson!

Our 5th graders and their families enjoyed a beautiful Thursday at Palmer Lake Park!

Discover your path at the Osseo Area Schools Information Fair
Explore the full range of opportunities available for every learner in Osseo Area Schools. From early childhood and preschool to elementary, middle, and high school, families can connect directly with school leaders and staff to learn what makes each school unique.

The fair also highlights specialized options that expand learning beyond traditional classrooms., including magnet programs, 279Online and community education.

Whether you are new to the district, preparing for kindergarten, navigating the move to middle or high school, exploring specialized programs or have general questions, this event offers answers, resources and next steps in one place.

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Osseo Senior High School, 317 5th St NW, Osseo, MN 55369
*This event is an open-house style event open to the public, come anytime between 9 a.m. - noon

Thanks to our Educational Equity Specialist, students at PL received books in Hmong! Our Hmong-speaking students were able to teach their classmates about their culture using the books. Interested in learning more? Click here!

Conferences: October 6, 8 and 14

MEA break: October 16 and 17

Thanksgiving break: November 26, 27 and 28

The arrival bell rings at 8:35am. Students may line up outside of the front doors beginning at 8:30am. There is no supervision before 8:30am. DO NOT drop students off prior to 8:30am. Students who arrive to school after 8:50am are considered tardy and the student(s) will need to check in at the office to receive a pass.

You may notice Mrs. Colburn in her new traffic cone costume helping students get to school safely during arrival!

Click here for the latest Family and Community Engagement Newsletter. Included is information on employment/job training opportunities, mental health resources, water bill assistance funds and more!

Even missing just one or two days of school every few weeks can make a big difference for your child. Regular attendance helps kids:

• Grow their reading and math skills

• Build friendships and connections

• Learn positive habits that last a lifetime

Our #1 job is to ensure the safety of everyone at Palmer Lake. Please consider the following during dismissal-

• Students will be dismissed for pick up at 3:15pm. Please be on time and ensure students are picked up by 3:30pm at the absolute latest.
• Drive slowly and pay attention!
• Cross at the cross walk. Wait for the adult to signal it is your turn to cross.
• Handicap parking spaces are only for drivers who have a valid handicap permit. The permit MUST be easily visible each time you park there.
• Parents are encouraged to pick up their student(s) at the fence along the sidewalk in front of the building. You may also park and meet your child near the cross walk.
• Follow the expectations on the Parent Drop Off/Pick Up map (below and linked). Drivers who do not follow the expectations create unsafe situations and/or back up traffic.
  
• Our parking lot has one-way traffic flow. Please DO NOT leave through the entrance. This creates a dangerous situation and backs up traffic.

Safety is our number one priority. ANY person wishing to enter Palmer Lake will be expected to wait in the vestibule and speak with office staff via doorbell camera and microphone. Please have your ID ready for office staff to scan. Forgotten items (lunch boxes, instruments, etc.) can be left on the table in the vestibule for a more efficient drop off. Again, ANY person wishing to enter Palmer Lake will be expected to wait in the vestibule and speak with office staff via doorbell camera and microphone.

If you would like to speak with an administrator or teacher, you are strongly encouraged to call ahead to schedule an appointment.

https://pl.district279.org/

Transportation Office: 763-391-7244
BusQuestions@district279.org

Office hours-

School in Session: 6:00am-5:00pm
Non-Student Days: 6:00am-4:30pm

Here at Palmer Lake, we know information throughout the school year can get confusing and be overwhelming at times. The link below will bring you to a separate Newsletter that contains what you need to know, whenever you need it!

https://secure.smore.com/n/rz6mt-panther-newsletter