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    Snail Mail newsletter
     FIRE TRUCKS RESCHEDULED OCTOBER 17TH
    The students have been learning about Fire Safety this week and originally we had planned to have Fire Trucks from the Lake Johanna Fire Department on site October 10th for educational presentation.  This has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 17th due to the weather.
    FUTURE MUSTANG T-SHIRTS & SPIRIT DAY OCTOBER 17th 
    Future Mustang T-shirts are being sent home with all students today!  Please have your child wear their shirt on Wednesday, October 17 for our Future Mustang Spirit Day. For the remainder of the school year students are invited to wear their Future Mustang T-shirt every Friday (unless a different school spirit theme is planned).

    T-shirts are provided to all students, with the support of donations from our families.  If you have not had a chance to make a donation and would like to you may still do so.

    IMMUNIZATIONS
    If you have not turned in your student's immunization records, please do so to the health office as soon as possible so they can update their records.  They can be faxed to 651-621-8005 or emailed to marilee.mossberg-ardito@moundsviewschools.org. 
    FALL COSTUME PARADE
    We invite you to come observe our Fall Costume Parades.  Check out the schedule below to see which parade time your students classroom will be making their lap around the school.  If you plan to view the parades, please arrive promptly and be aware that they are over quickly.
                    10:15 AM PARADE Participants                            2:45 PM PARADE Partipants
                                                      Zukowski                                                                                Maslowski
                                              Cassidy                                                                                   Pinkerton
                                              Andrusko                                                                                 Wagner
                                              Paulson                                                                                   Walseth
                                              Johnson                                                                                    Friesen
                                              Nelson                                                                                      Kath
                                              Sabby                                                                                       Heyer
                                                                                                                                               Delly
    APEX FUNDRAISER is COMING!!!! October 22 - November 2
                                                                                  Apex
     
    We're excited to tell you about our only major fundraiser this semester/year, the Apex Leadership Co. Event! Apex is a local company and will be on campus for two weeks teaching our students about leadership and fitness. During the Apex program, students will be challenged to get pledges for the units they will complete on the event day. With this fundraiser, we are able to enhance your child's kindergarten experience. Funds are used to supplement classroom resources, bring in PTA sponsored programs and speakers, provide grade level enrichment activities, and support an Angel Fund.  Please look for more info about the program and ways to support our school as we get closer to the event.
    SNAIL TEAM VOLUNTEERS
    Come join the Snail Team!!!!!!!  The Snail Team is a group of volunteers who help out the Kindergarten center on a regularly scheduled day & time.  The volunteers rotate through coming in on Wednesdays to assist completing teacher projects.   The Snail Team completes projects such as: cutting lamination, hole punching, and hanging art, etc.   If this is something you might be interested in please view the following Snail Team availability.   Plan for 1 - 2 hours to complete projects each Wednesday.  Sign up with a friend so you can chat!!!!!!!   Check out the following link for updated sign up times and dates: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAAA92AA1F85-snail1
    IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? 
    Thanksgiving Baskets: The Ralph Reeder Food Shelf will have Thanksgiving Baskets available to families. Please contact 651-621-6280 for further details.  
     
    Holiday Gifts:  Operation Joy can help!

    Face to Face Registration –
    Register for children ages birth to 12th grade.
    1. During any daytime food shelf appointment (Nov. 1 thru Nov. 30th ) appointment line
    651-621-6280. You will receive food and your toy pick up times the same day OR
    2. Wednesday, Nov.14th or 28th from 9:30 to 11:30 - walk in registration - Please
    Bring: picture id for yourself, current piece of mail (proof of residence), some form of
    identification on your children (medical cards, school ids, birth certificates, or social security
    cards). Important: Your children may only be registered for one holiday toy program and
    must either live in the Mounds View Public School District or attend school here. Toy
    registration ends Nov.30th . After this date, call the food shelf at 651-621-6280.
    LARGEST GAME OF FREEZE TAG

    WE PLAY TOGETHER. At the Mounds View High School Stadium

    Saturday, October 27th 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M

    October is National Bullying Prevention Month.

    Together, we can make sure every kid feels safe and included - at school, every day.

    Mounds View Elementary Students, Families, and Staff will band together to attempt setting A NEW WORLD RECORD FOR LARGEST GAME OF FREEZE TAG!

    Be a part of the movement.                                                          

    ROCK THE SCHOOL HOUSE

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    If you’ve been buried in new fall routines and are just starting to get back into the swing of things again, we have great news. We have extended our early bird ticket prices for Rock the School House for one more week - grab a few today!

    General admission tickets are available at the early bird prices until Monday, October 15th, so get them before they’re gone. Your ticket purchase includes heavy appetizers and great entertainment. There will be a cash bar offering beer, wine and mixed drinks. Click here to purchase your tickets.

    Saturday November 10th at the Vadnais Heights Commons promises to be a great night of fun and fundraising. Look for an announcement later this week regarding a special musical partnership that will make the evening all that more memorable.                               

    COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES and EXTRA - CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

    If you are looking to register your child for extra curricular activities, after school programs, or seeking clubs and organizations please visit the E-flyer page of our website at: E-flyers                      

    ISLAND LAKE PTA NEWS 

    Volunteer Interest Form
    PTA supports many programs and activities at Island Lake and runs only with the help our many volunteers. Have you thought about volunteering and are wondering how to get involved? We have created a volunteer interest form with a very short summary of some of the programs we support and the volunteer opportunities that go along with them. This form allows you to indicate your interest in helping. There is no obligation—we will reach out when the event is approaching and you may choose to participate at that time. Click here! Thank you for your time and consideration!

    Stay Connected with ILPTA! Find us on Facebook or at IslandlakePTA.com!

    TURTLE LAKE PTA NEWS 

    Seeking Volunteers

    Interested in volunteering for Snail Lake Kindergarten Center? Please complete the online volunteer interest form at https://goo.gl/PrsZ98 to indicate specific interests for this year. Email kirstencoverstone@gmail.com if you have any questions and thank you in advance for your interest in volunteering!

     
    PTA Website
    Come visit our website for all things PTA related!  We have meeting minutes, resources, spring newsletter, volunteer opportunities, parent directory, and more!

    CALENDAR

    October 12 - No School 

    October 17 - "Future Mustang" Spirit Day (wear your Future Mustang T-shirt)

    October 18-19 - MEA Break No School

    October 22 - November 2 - APEX Fundraiser

    October 27 - Largest Game of Freeze Tag

    October 31 - Costume Parades

    November 2 - No School

    November 9 - Picture Retake Day
     
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