Music, dance, laughs and the age-old tale of Boy Meets Girl– no musical puts it on stage better than Anything Goes! A hilarious shipboard romp wrapped around one of Cole Porter’s most magical scores, Anything Goes is delightful, delicious and de-Lovely.
Kindergarten Round-up in Spring Lake Park Schools is another opportunity for families with a child who will enter kindergarten in fall 2019 to learn more about the district’s kindergarten program. You will visit classrooms, go for a bus ride and experience typical activities, which will show you and your child what kindergarten is like. You will have an opportunity to talk more with the principal and classroom staff and turn in any additional enrollment paperwork.
Centerview: 9:45-10:45 a.m. or 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Northpoint: 9:45-10:45 a.m. or 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Park Terrace: 9:45-10:45 a.m. or 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Woodcrest: 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Each session is planned in an informal open house style so families can arrive and leave any time during the scheduled sessions.
Wednesday, APRIL 17 - MCA Testing, GR. 10 READING; GR. 11 MATH
Thursday, APRIL18 -
Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) trip - All students. Group will be packing from 12 - 2 p.m.
Family Movie Night, 6 - 8 p.m.; see PTO Minute below for more info
Friday, APRIL19 - NO SCHOOL, Students or staff
Monday, APRIL22 - NO SCHOOL, Staff Professional Workshop
MAY 2 - AnnualSpring Showcase; details to follow
MAY3 - Extended Learning Day, NO SCHOOL. Concurrently enrolled students will attend their regular high school class/es on this day.
MAY11 - Fundraiser at Chipotle for DI Team; 4- 8 p.m. (location listed in flyer below)
MAY6- 17 - AP Testing; for students signed up.
MAY10 - Grade 4 Track & Field Event; SLPHS Track; Perm slips DUE before May 3
IMPORTANT: MCA Testing
MCA Testing at Lighthouse has begun. Please see the calendar for specific dates, subjects, and grade level.
On testing days, please see that your student is well-rested, has eaten breakfast, and arrives on time. Testing begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. MCA tests are taken on student iPads. As always every day, your student needs to have their fully charged district issued iPad here at school for testing.
We did it! Thank you in advance to all the adult volunteers!!! This trip wouldn't be possible without you!
All Lighthouse students will be heading to the Coon Rapids Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) location this Thursday, April18th to pack food for those in need across the world. If interested in volunteering to help, please notify Ms. Pouliot or Ms. Pearson.
Buses will leave school at 11:30 a.m. The group is scheduled to pack from 12- 2 p.m. and return by 2:30 p.m.
Student Movie: 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip' trailer
Parent Movie: '2E2 trailer', a follow-up movie about a twice-exceptional school in California.
Light snacks will be available for minimal purchase. Enjoy!
PTO MEETING
Please Join Us - the final PTO Meeting of the school year is scheduled for Tuesday, May14, 5:30 p.m. New board members plan to be announced as we look forward to everyone joining us to discuss upcoming events, opportunities to volunteer, and all things school related for the 2019-2020 school year!
DISTRICT NEWS
SLPHS Theatre Presents- "Anything Goes"
Music, dance, laughs and the age-old tale of Boy Meets Girl– no musical puts it on stage better than Anything Goes! A hilarious shipboard romp wrapped around one of Cole Porter’s most magical scores, Anything Goes is delightful, delicious and de-Lovely.
Please join us for Lighthouse PTO’s Family Movie Night this Thursday, April 18, from 6-8 p.m. PTO will be showing “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip” for the kids and LH will be sharing '2E2', a follow-up movie about a twice exceptional school in California.
Although your child may not be formally diagnosed as twice exceptional, many of you will see your child in the stories presented on screen. In fact, there are many educators of gifted students who believe that all gifted kids, because of their intensities and overexcitabilities, should be labeled twice exceptional (2E), and those students with other special education needs should be labeled thrice exceptional. Furthermore, many of the characteristics of gifted kids overlap with characteristics of students with special education needs thus:
MISDIAGNOSIS IS COMMON . . .GT Characteristics (Intensities/Overexcitabilities)
Lagging Executive Functioning Skills
Organization
Time Management
Single Focus
Perseverating on topic
Sensory Needs
Light, sound, touch, weight
Hyperactivity
Need to move
Struggle with change
Trouble with friendships
SPED Characteristics (Varies)
Lagging Executive Functioning Skills
Organization
Time Management
Single Focus
Perseverating on topic
Sensory Needs
Light, sound, touch, weight
Hyperactivity
Need to move
Struggle with change
Trouble with friendships
And, if none of these GT/SPED Characteristics describe your child, you may find it endlessly interesting to learn more about your child’s peers. I hope you are able to join us for a great night!
As always, thanks for entrusting your child(ren) to Lighthouse School for Gifted and Insatiable Learners,
Lighthouse School is participating in the Chipotle Reading Rewards program.
Students will set a weekly reading goal with their Advisors and it will be tracked for six weeks.
If they have met their weekly goals, they will earn a free kid’s meal (Grades 1 – 5) or a Buy One Get One offer (Grades 6 +) on burritos, burrito bowls, salad, or tacos.
District 16 Elementary Physical Education teachers are excited to announce the Annual Spring Lake Park Panther Grade 4 Track Meet to be held at Spring Lake Park High School's running trackon Friday, May 10, 2019. Our primary goal for this event is to promote wellness, friendship, sportsmanship, and camaraderie between all the schools’ students. Permission slips. If you have questions or concerns about the event, please contact Mrs. Hunt.
PLEASE RETURN THE PERMISSION SLIP BY FRIDAY, May 3rd (or sooner).
Thank you! Mrs. Hunt
Continued Support for DI Team Heading to Global Finals
Lighthouse School's Destination Imagination Team "Yes, and..." is heading for Global competition in Kansas City May 22-25 and they need your support! This year the team needs $7,000+ to pay for the event, transportation, meals and lodging. We are casting a wide net to work hard and raise the funds. Please know that ANY support is amazing and so much appreciated! There are a few ways you can help:
Read more about the team and their journey, share the page, and donate on www.gofundme.com/yesand
Time for Spring Cleaning? Inspired by KonMari perhaps? Box up those things that no longer spark joy, and donate them to the DI team. Middle schoolers, Graydon Bandt and Sonya McGregor are heading up the team's efforts for a Yard Sale/Bake Sale May 3-5 at Sonya's house in Blaine. If you don't have stuff, but like to bake, you can donate baked items as well. Email Jane at jrmcgregor@comcast.net for more information.
Silent Auction at Spring Showcase on May 2nd. The team will have a table with silent auction items from local businesses and the LH community at the Spring Showcase. Come and see what you might like to bid on! Or, if you have an item to donate, or know a business who would like to donate something let Amanda Hauck know 612-247-8057.
If you're still looking for the way to support the team and the above don't get you excited - do you love pizza? We are selling Heggies pizzas! Taking orders until April 21. Contact Laura Bandt 612-401-4502 or Amanda Hauck 612-247-8057 to place an order.
Thank you in advance for being the amazing, supportive community that you are! The team is so proud to represent Lighthouse School at this prestigious Global Finals 2019 competition!
Music, dance, laughs and the age-old tale of Boy Meets Girl– no musical puts it on stage better than Anything Goes! A hilarious shipboard romp wrapped around one of Cole Porter’s most magical scores, Anything Goes is delightful, delicious and de-Lovely.
Spring Lake Park high school students in Early Childhood I and II courses will be hosting a Panther Playtime Preschool starting Tuesday, May 14 at the Spring Lake Park High School.
Who: 3, 4- and 5-year old’s. Children must be potty trained.
What: Children who attend Panther Playtime Preschool will work with high school students with a daily theme that includes fun activities, projects and games.
When:
Tuesday, May 14 – Friday, May 17 from 8-11:10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 21 – Friday, May 24 from 8-11:10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 28 – Wednesday, May 29 from 8-11:10 a.m.
Where: Spring Lake Park High School. Please enter at door #1. Children will be greeted in the main office and picked up there, too.
Cost: Free. A light snack will be provided each day.
Contact Early Childhood teacher Lori Henry at Lhenry@district16.org or call 763-600-5155 for any additional questions. The deadline to register is Friday, May 3.
Spanish Immersion camp available at National Sports Center
Students interested in an all-day language immersion experience have an opportunity to participate in the Spanish Immersion Camp at the National Sports Center (NSC) in Blaine. Designed for students entering grades 1-8 in fall 2019, the camp will bring together Spanish language, heritage, sports and interactive games. The camps will be held June 10-August 23.
Spring Lake Park high school students in Early Childhood I and II courses will be hosting a Panther Playtime Preschool starting Tuesday, May 14 at the Spring Lake Park High School.
Who: 3, 4- and 5-year old’s. Children must be potty trained.
What: Children who attend Panther Playtime Preschool will work with high school students with a daily theme that includes fun activities, projects and games.
When:
Tuesday, May 14 – Friday, May 17 from 8-11:10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 21 – Friday, May 24 from 8-11:10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 28 – Wednesday, May 29 from 8-11:10 a.m.
Where: Spring Lake Park High School. Please enter at door #1. Children will be greeted in the main office and picked up there, too.
Cost: Free. A light snack will be provided each day.
Contact Early Childhood teacher Lori Henry at Lhenry@district16.org or call 763-600-5155 for any additional questions. The deadline to register is Friday, May 3.
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