Updates from Superintendent Radeke

Dear Families,

In September, we sent out information about a new legislative requirement for school districts to ensure that technology providers protect student information and academic data. We have contracted with Learn Platform to create a listing of the Technology Providers used by Lester Prairie Schools for your review. Included in this listing you will find the product names, authorized grade levels, approval status, and compliance status. The unique Learn Platfrom link for Lester Prairie Schools is:

https://swwc.app.learnplatform.com/new/public/tools?tag-filter-251[]=4346

Please reach out to Marc Wawrzyniak by email at wawrzyniak@lp.k12.mn.us or phone 320-395-2521 ext. 1133 for additional questions regarding specific digital tools used in classrooms, or if you would like to arrange for an appointment to inspect any of our Technology Provider contracts.

Thank you,

Dr. Melissa Radeke

Superintendent

Lester Prairie Schools

A little bit about me: I was born and raised in South Minneapolis. I have one younger brother. My husband is from East Texas, and we met while he was stationed in California with the Navy through a mutual friend. We lived in West Michigan for over 20 years, and came back to Minnesota 7 years ago. We decided to move to a small town and picked Winsted. We have one grown son that is getting married next year.

A favorite thing I like to do: I love to play board and card games!

My hobbies are: I do a lot of crafts, but my favorite is rubber stamping. I make all my own cards and other paper crafts. I also enjoy baking, cooking, knitting, painting, reading ( I have a lending library in my front yard), kayaking, walking my dog (Mini Schnauzer), traveling the U.S., and doing just about anything artistic.

Something you might not know about me: My brother and I were the only grandchildren and niece/nephew on both sides of the family. We didn’t have a cousin until three months after my son was born.

My favorite movie is: Sleeping Beauty because I love the old Disney animation movies, and I especially love the dragon in Sleeping Beauty.

My favorite book is: “Same Kind of Different As Me” because although we all look different on the outside, we all share the same concerns. We need to help each other, and set aside our outside differences.

My favorite sport is football because I love to watch and yell at the television to cheer on the team!

If I could meet any historical person, it would be Abraham Lincoln. He was an amazing person with amazing ideas that were before his time.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a program happening at Lester Prairie Schools. Like its name says, this proactive program helps students learn to make behavioral choices that are, well, positive! All K-12 students are participating. Bulldog tickets are given to students who are caught showing Bulldog Pride: Respecting Self, Others, Property, and Learning. Students work together to fill up ticket boxes for recognitions and celebrations. The K-6 ticket box is by the cafeteria and the 7-12 ticket box is by Mr. Lee's office.

At an assembly this week, the elementary kicked off their monthly theme: Being Part of a Team. Mr. Rogotzke spoke about the team skills he uses during his summer job fishing for salmon in Alaska. Some students participated in a team activity moving a hula hoop around an enclosed circle while other students cheered them on. Finally, students were taught a cheer: "We are the Bulldogs, strong as can be. When we work together, we can all succeed!"

We are proud of all of our Bulldogs for creating such a positive culture at Lester Prairie Schools!

Congratulations is in order to all the Teachers that applied for the Lester Prairie Foundation for Education Grant. The LP Foundation for Education grants were awarded to:

• Morgan Huges, Math Manipulatives for 6th grade
• Terri Helland, Instrument repair funds for Junior and Senior high instrument rentals
• Derek Litzau, Book bins for storage, Title 1
• Ben Machemehl, Current events game - Newz Brains, 6-12 grades
• Chris Bayerl & Kelly Kramer, IXL program, 2nd grade
• David Rue, Guitar replacement, instrument stands, Scales/Music posters, Percussion Gathering Drum
• Members of the PBIS team ( Positive Behavioral Interventions/Support team), Positive behavior incentives and supplies, ALL
• Helen Lester, New seating, Felt board sets, New board games, Cushioned Chair set with table, Preschool
• Emma McCleary & Hanna Boger, Educational Manipulatives, 3rd grade
• Angelica Biondo, Art Supplies and Rolling art display rack, K-12
• Rachel Stender, Large whiteboard for classroom
• Blaine Walstrom, Physics Lab timers, High School
• Jan Smith, Legos, Magnetics tiles and figures, Playfoam sand, thinking putty, pencil grips and fidgets, Kindergarten
• Hannah Boger, Brain POP & Brain POP Jr. Subscription and Growth Mindset book collection, 3rd grade
• Brian Malady, Locking file cabinets , SPED

Registration forms for 4-6th Grade Boys & Girls Basketball are due Friday October 14. Practices are held at LP School with games scheduled on 8 Saturdays December through February.

K-6 Wrestling registration forms are due by October 26 to receive a t-shirt and shorts.

A CPR/First Aid will be held Wednesday October 26 5:30-9:00 PM. Cost is $40 (minimum of 6 registrants to hold class).

Adult Basic Education, GED, and English Language classes are available at LP School 6:00-8:30 PM on Mondays. Contact the school office for more information.

Registration is open for JH Girls Basketball. Practice will start on October 24.

Volleyball, Football, and Cross Country Section Events start the week of October 24th.

October is College Knowledge Month.

The purpose of College Knowledge Month is to provide students with opportunities to explore the world of higher education through activities and events at colleges. These events are geared toward aiding students in preparation, exploring, and planning. This is the perfect time for students to start exploring colleges, majors, planning college visits, and applying to the college(s) of their choice.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Mattson.

The School District uses the School Messenger Alert System to inform parents of school closings, late starts, early outs, and emergencies. Please make sure we have your current contact information so you receive our communications!

Community members can sign up to receive our inclement weather and emergency messages using a form on our website under the Community tab or click here.

October 11 & 17 - Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30pm

October 12 - Regular School Board Meeting 5:45pm

October 20 & 21 - Education Minnesota (No School)

November 9th - Financial Aid Night 6pm Media Center

November 11th - Veteran's Day Program

November 11th - End of 1st Quarter (11:30 Dismissal)

Please visit the School Board tab on our website to view upcoming Board Meeting agendas.

https://www.lp.k12.mn.us/page/2452

We would love to hear from you because your voice is important to us. Please click on the Google Form below. Thank you!

It is the mission of ISD 424 to develop every learner to the learner's maximum potential, to succeed and continue to learn in a changing world.

Email: radeke@lp.k12.mn.us
Website: https://www.lp.k12.mn.us
Location: 131 Hickory Street North, Lester Prairie, MN, USA
Phone: 320-395-2521
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lp424
Twitter: @LPBulldogs424