September/October 2006 - White Bear Lake Area Schools

OFFICE
653-2809
Lakeaire News
ATTENDANCE
653-2810
December 2013
FAX
653-2811
EMERGENCY
SCHOOL CLOSING
HOTLINE
407-7540
MR. KRUSEMARK
PRINCIPAL
653-2818
TRANSPORTATION
Dear Lakeaires Families,
I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving Break. As school
resumed on Monday, our students were eager to catch up with their friends and
teachers, sharing details from their long weekend.
As we look ahead at December and January, be sure to watch the activity
calendar for upcoming events. You can receive updates by phone and email if
your current information is on file with the Lakeaires office. And, don’t forget to
follow us on Twitter @WBL_Lakeaires.
407-7538
SCHOOL WEBPAGE
www.whitebear.k12.mn.us/La
keaires/
Extended Day link:
http://www.whitebear.k12.mn.us/
CommunityServices/index.asp?ID
=2706
WWW.PAYPAMS.COM
Visit this webpage to check on
your child’s lunch account.
Check the balance, deposits,
and breakfast and lunch
purchases.
SIMPLE-SAFE-SECURE!!
8:55 AM
Buses & students arrive on
campus
Students eating breakfast go
directly to cafeteria
9:00 AM
First bell - students may enter
building
9:15 AM
Tardy Bell
Learning day begins
LATV Morning News
3:40 PM
End of learning day
Parents, we need your help with winter clothing!!
 Write your child’s name on outdoor gear to help prevent mix-ups
 Have students wear the proper winter clothing to and from school
every day
 Boots and snow pants are hot items, hit the stores now if you
haven’t already
Elementary School Tours will be held January 6th through the 9th. This is an
opportunity for new families or for families currently choosing another school
option to learn more about our great schools here in WBL. Please see the
activity calendar for specific times.
Kindergarten Information Night will be held January 16th here at Lakeaires
from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Please share this information with any family you
know that has a child entering kindergarten next fall. Call Lakeaires
Elementary if you do not get a mailing prior to January 3, 2014.
The Holiday Angels Program has been running since November and will end
on January 1, 2014. This is the White Bear Lake Education Foundation’s
annual fundraiser for the Angel Fund. The Angel Fund provides support to
families in WBL Schools who find themselves in a pinch and need some short
term assistance. Look in this edition of the Lakaire Newsletter for donation
information. A little goes a long way.
With Winter Break approaching, this month will pass by quickly. Our last day of
school before break will be Friday, December 20, 2013. School will resume on
Thursday, January 2, 2014. I want to wish all of you a wonderful and safe
December filled with family and friends and a Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
3:43 PM
Dismissal begins
Mr. Krusemark, Principal
Attention Parents
There is NO supervision for students
prior to 8:55 am. For the safety of
your children, do not drop them off at
school before this time. Children that
eat breakfast may enter the building
when the buses drop them off or
when patrols arrive with the students
that walk.
If your child is absent for any
reason, please call the
attendance line at
653-2810.
Please notify the school office at 653-2809
if you change any of your contact
information; such as your address, email or
any phone numbers.
This will ensure that you receive mailings
and messages sent out through School
Messenger.
HMONG:
LUS CEEB TOOM! Yog koj xav tau
tsev kawm ntawv cov ntawv txhais ua
lus Hmoob, thov hu rau Mas Lias Xyooj
los yog Xw Xyooj.
(651) 407-7623.
SPANISH:
ATENCIÓN: Si usted necesita hablar
con una persona que hable Español,
por favor, llame al (651) 407-7625.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December
6th
PTO Skate Night
th
10
PTO Special Meeting 6 pm
nd
22 - 31st Winter Break-No school
January
1st
Winter Break – No school
nd
2
School Resumes
PTO Skate Night
Welcome to White Bear Week
6th
School Tours 10-11 am
th
7
School Tours 6-7 pm
th
8
School Tours 10-11 am
th
9
School Tours 6–7 pm
th
16
Kindergarten Registration Night 5:30 pm
End of quarter two.
th
20
No school – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
st
21
No school
nd
22
Gr. 5 Band Demo @ Sunrise MS 9:30 am
rd
23
Sunrise Park Middle School Registration
Information night @ 7 pm
th
24
PTO Movie Night
th
28
PTO Meeting 6 pm
February
14th No school
17th No school – President’s Day
Check out the Lakeaires website for parent and
student links, PTO events and much more!
http://www.whitebear.k12.mn.us/Lakeaires/index.asp
Extended Day link:
www.isd624.org/CommunityServices/index.asp?ID=2706
PayPams
Parents this simple online tool, will help you keep track of your child’s meal account balance, make deposits,
view cafeteria purchases and receive low balance email reminders!
PayPams is a free online service! SIMPLE-SAFE-SECURE
WWW.PAYPAMS.COM
Nutrition Services link:
www.isd624.org/about/Nutrition-Services.asp
Centralized Enrollment Center
The White Bear Lake Area School District has a Centralized Enrollment Center at the District Center Office in
White Bear Lake. The Centralized Enrollment Center allows parents to enroll their students in one centralized
location. For information about registering, please call 651-407-7674.
Additional information can be found online at: www.isd624.org/enroll
Help earn money for our school by collecting the following:
Campbell’s Soup Labels
General Mills
Capri-Sun Pouches
Lakeaires will no longer be collecting Kemps and Land O Lakes milk tops.
Collection bins for all items are located at the black book case, in the front entrance of school.
Attention Lakeaires Families!
If you happen to buy Tyson products, please send the following box or bag sections to
school with your child. Each one is worth $.24! There is a collection bin in the school
entryway. Thank you!
The official start of winter is on December 21st.
Students line up outside as they arrive at school and go outside for recess,
unless the temperature or wind-chill is below zero. Children need to be
dressed appropriately for the weather; hat, mittens/gloves, jacket, snow pants
and winter boots.
Acceptable products for recycling: Cell phones, laptops, toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, iPods,
digital cameras. Please be courteous and place only acceptable products in the recycling box, which is
located at the front entrance of school. When we send 24 qualifying electronics to be recycled, Think
Recycle will donate the funds to have one tree planted on behalf of Lakeaires Elementary.
District News – check out the web page at
http://www.whitebear.k12.mn.us/about/Communications.asp
Volunteers
White Bear Lake Schools follow volunteer guidelines requiring a background check of all volunteers that work
with our students. WBL Area Schools have a secure, online application process for volunteers. Please contact
the school office at 653-2809 to request the email link to process your background check online. If you do not
have access to the internet, a paper background check application can be sent home with your child. If you
have already completed a background check, please contact the office to verify that it has not expired.
PTO MISSION STATEMENT
· Enhance children's education through volunteering and student enrichment.
· Enhance children's physical environment.
· Increase available children's literature.
· Provide classrooms with current and new technology.
· Provide education through theater, arts and field experience.
· Provide additional classroom material support.
· Facilitate family, school, and community activities.
· Educate through speakers.
· Conduct fundraising
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
The PTO is comprised of parents, teachers and community members working together for the good of the
children. The PTO is instrumental in coordinating volunteers, fundraising, and providing our students with
wonderful enrichment opportunities throughout the school year. They are responsible for sending our children
to theater productions, assisting in fundraising for technology equipment, providing transportation expenses for
the many field trips planned for each grade level, and so much more. We encourage you to participate and take
advantage of a wonderful opportunity to get involved in your child’s school life and get to know the many
wonderful Lakeaires parents who are members of this great group!! You can check your school newsletter for
PTO updates or online at:
http://www.whitebear.k12.mn.us/Lakeaires/index.asp?ID=3254
PTO Dates for 2013-2014
Date:
PTO Events:
Saints North Skate Night Dates
January 28, 2014
PTO Meeting 6:00 pm
January 3, 2014
February 25, 2014
PTO Meeting 6:00 pm
February 7, 2014
March 3-5, 2014
PTO Scholastic Book Fair
March 7, 2014
March 25, 2014
PTO Meeting 6:00 pm
April 11, 2014
April 29, 2014
PTO Meeting 6:00 pm
May 2, 2014
May 27, 2014
PTO Meeting 6:00 pm
WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!
October PTO Minutes
Date: October 29, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Attendees: Sandie Larsen, Mary Hellmark, Pete Brown, Shelly Lopez, Principal Krusemark, Jeanne Anderson, George
Kimball - WB School board member, Amber Tucker, Michele Fischer, Nick Grudem, Jennifer Mabie, Rachael Lee,
Monica Pederson, Cindy Rice
Welcome and Introductions
1.
MINUTES: minutes for September were approved with a name correction.
2.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:
November 5 Election Day - Vote! There are two school board positions open as well as the Capital Project Levy
(4 T's - textbook, technology, test tubes (science) and tubas (music stuff).
Conference attendance was very strong.
Book fair & fundraiser logistics (teacher's break room) were smooth and successful.
Vision screening successfully completed for all our 390+ students - special thanks to Jill Becker and volunteers.
Lakeaires is scheduled for hearing tests on November 7.
In classroom volunteer opportunities:
 Very supportive and giving parents donating time
 Grandparent volunteers donating over 45 hours per week (through Lutheran Social Services)
 Lunch mentor program "cultivate" has 10 volunteers and will start meeting weekly the first week of
November
 We need PTO volunteers - whether it is a little or a lot, we will take your help and support
Student leadership food-drive runs through this week for local food shelf - boxes are located out front. This
program is in conjunction with the White Bear High School.
The City Council has given their approval to begin the construction project at Lakeaires. Advertisements for bids
were run in the WB Press. If timeline goes as hoped, the office/entry would begin in the summer and be open by
school start 2014.
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Bids wrapping up week of November 4
City Council review November 12
Fall start is TBD on the gym footings and any possible demo/excavation
Next meeting, invite someone!
3.
Teacher's Liaison Report - Jeanne Anderson said on skate night there were 105 skaters. The next roller skating
party at Saints North will be Friday, November 1. World Cultures Art will run through October 6/7. Report cards
will go home next Wednesday. Teachers can submit invoices to the PTO for reimbursement.
4.
Treasurer's Report - Pete Brown - last year's budget was reviewed. The PTO will be discussing the budget again
at the November meeting.
5.
Old Business
 Fall Fundraiser - the cookie dough, gift wrap and miscellaneous items is going on right now. The last day
for sales is September 30, 2013. We are looking for help to separate the order and distribute to the
families.
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6.
Event Planning - there was a lot of discussion on upcoming events.
o
There will not be a Blizzard Blast this year due to low donations. Instead, a dance with pizza &
soda may be held instead. Perhaps have some drawings with a bike, airport tour, etc. as prizes.
o
Bookfairs will be held in conjunction with conferences. We are looking for volunteers to help
staff the book fairs.
o
The cookies sales went well.
o
We will have a movie night (date to be determined) If you have any suggestions, please let the
PTO know. It's being considered that perhaps the kids can vote on which movie to show. A
permit will have to be obtained and a flyer will need to be made.
o
The PTO needs to start talking soon about the spring carnival. The planning/volunteer finding
process is extremely time consuming. It was discussed that maybe just a first floor carnival be
held.
o
Bearwear sales - a display table can be set up during conferences. Anyone interested in helping
can contact Sandie Larsen. Order forms may be sent home with the kids.
o
Some potential events were discussed like: a craft fair or garage sale where a person would rent a
space, bring their own tables and sell items. There will be more discussion on this idea with a
flyer drafted for Mr. Krusemark's approval. It was brought up that a school within our district quit
fundraising programs and instead asked parents for donations. Unfortunately this wasn't a huge
success.
New Business
The yearbook committee is in need of pictures and is asking parents and teachers to help.
The PTO is looking into ways to make it easier for pictures to be submitted for yearbook. PTO is considering
sending monthly reminders home with kids.
November PTO Minutes
Date: November 26, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Attendees: Sandie Larsen, Mary Hellmark, Pete Brown, Shelly Lopez, Principal Krusemark, Jeanne Anderson, Nick
Grudem, Yvonne McCue, Marisol Nok-Chiclana
Welcome and Introductions
1.
MINUTES: minutes for October were approved.
2.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:
Student Leadership Toy Drive for the WBL Lions is December 2-6. They are looking for new toys (any age
range) or a cash donation. The toy drive will support local families.
Welcome to White Bear Week - January 6 – 9, 2014
This event is geared toward families that are not currently in the White Bear School system. Families can drop in
to WBL schools to obtain school information and get a tour of the school.
Kindergarten information and registration is Thursday, January 16, 2014 – Please get the word out to families with
small children and let them know about this. There will be lots of information going out to the community as well
One of the ways is a post card will get mailed to licensed daycare providers so they can inform their families.
Lakeaires staff, Extended Day and local Girl Scout Troop has adopted families for this Christmas season. It was
voted on and approved that the PTO donate $300 to this.
Cold Weather Attire - Minnesota winter is here and the weather is COLD. Children need to have appropriate
attire - hats, mittens, boots, and snow pants. Make sure all clothes are clearly labeled with student’s name.
Fundraiser Distribution - Mr. Krusemark said the fundraiser distribution went well and that Mary Hellmark did a
great job! Thanks Mary for all your hard work! Approximately 40% of Lakeaires kids participated in the
fundraiser - the PTO received $8,000 for this effort.
Mr. Krusemark talked about the school’s Interventionist, Title I and ADSIS programs. The teachers work with
children that need extra help in math and/or reading.
Thank you parents for giving advance notification to school staff on your vacation plans.
Construction - Kraus-Anderson is the general contractor for our school construction. The contractor is starting
site preparation. The secured entrance is scheduled to be completed by September 2014 and the gym should be
completed around December 2014.
3.
Teacher's Liaison Report - Jeanne Anderson said on skate night there were 96 skaters. The next roller skating
party at Saints north will be Friday, December 6. Ms. Anderson is looking for Altoid mint tins needed for a class
project - if anyone has any they'd like to donate, contact her.
4.
Treasurer's Report - A December PTO meeting will be held to get the budget finalized. It was suggested that
next year’s PTO start meeting in August rather than September to get the planning & budget process finalized.
5.
Old Business - Event Planning
Movie Night – The PTO is waiting for Community Ed approval to hold the movie night either January 24 or
January 31. The planners are still considering which movie to show but they plan to take a couple options to the
kids for their vote. We are looking for help - ticket takers and concession sales (popcorn & juice).
Carnival - We will have a carnival and we're still considering a first floor only carnival. If you would like to
volunteer to help, please contact Mary Hellmark at mary_hellmark@yahoo.com .
6.
New Business
A big THANK YOU to Lakeaires custodians, Terry & Jim for all their hard work! The PTO approved purchasing
$50 gift cards for each of them.
We will hold a December PTO meeting to finalize the budget on December 10th at 6 pm.
Next PTO Meeting: December 10, 2013 @ 6:00 pm in the Media Center
PTO Meeting: January 28, 2014 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center
PTO Movie Night
January 24th, 2014
Save the date!
White Bear Lake Area
Teacher of the Year
It takes only one inspirational person to positively impact a life forever. The educators of White Bear Lake Area
Schools teach by extraordinary example - they allow students to not only follow their dreams, but give them the
skills necessary to become the role models of the future. Our district has a rich heritage of exceptional teachers
who reach out to help others every day, and the Teacher of the Year program is just one way to recognize the
efforts of those who devote their time, talents, and energy to making a positive difference in our community.
Please consider nominating an educator who will represent all of the dedicated teachers in our district and
compete in the Minnesota Teacher of the Year Program. You may use this form to nominate a teacher or you
may download an electronic copy from the White Bear Lake Area School District website at
http://www.isd624.org/. Nominations are due by January 17, 2014.
Nominations should be returned to:
Jim Christensen
or
Matthew Danielson
White Bear Lake South Campus
White Bear Lake South Campus
3551 McKnight Blvd
3551 McKnight Blvd
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
or be sent electronically to James.Christensen@isd624.org or Matthew.Danielson@isd624.org
Nomination forms will not be accepted after 4 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2014.
I (We) would like to nominate __________________________________ whose current teaching assignment is
____________________________________ (grade/subject) at ___________________________ (building) for
White Bear Lake Teacher of the Year.
Please write a short paragraph explaining why this person should be recognized.
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