Dear Lester Prairie Families,

Winter weather is just around the corner and I want to remind you of a few key details about delays, school closings, and eLearning information.

School Closings, delays, and eLearning days are announced through our School Messenger system, sent out on our social media sites, and posted on our school district website. The information is also relayed to television stations WCCO, KSTP, Fox 9, and KARE 11 as well as radio stations KDUZ/KARP and KNUJ.

The district will use eLearning time when possible. ELearning days are considered student contact days and therefore eliminate the need for make-up days at the end of the school year. Districts are allowed to use up to 5 eLearning days per year. Attendance WILL be taken on eLearning days.

• PreK-2 students - marked present by completing assigned Choice Boards in Google Classroom or Take Home Folders. Teacher Office Hours = 8:30-12:00 and 12:30-2:00.
• Grade 3-6 students - marked present by attending classes through Google Meets and completing assigned work according to the following schedule:
• 8:30-9:00 Morning meeting
• 9:30-11:00 Math
• 11:00-12:00 Teacher Office Hours
• 12:00-12:30 Lunch
• 12:30-2:00 English Language Arts
• Grade 7-12 students - marked present by attending and participating in classes through Google Meets according to the following schedule:
• 1st Period: 8:15-9:05
• 2nd Period: 9:10-10:00
• 3rd Period: 10:05-10:55
• 4th Period: 11:00-11:50
• Lunch: 11:50-12:20
• 5th Period: 12:20-1:10
• 6th Period: 1:15-2:05
• 7th Period: 2:10-3:00

Please visit the District Website>Technology Tab>eLearning page for additional information regarding eLearning days.

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Melissa Radeke

Superintendent

Lester Prairie Schools

I hope you are able to spend this Thanksgiving holiday in a way that fills your heart with the people that you hold dear.

Most sincerely,

Supt. Melissa Radeke

Lester Prairie Schools Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is seeking input about the families and communities that we serve. This survey is for families who have children ages 5 and under who do not yet attend Kindergarten. By taking the survey below, you will be giving us valuable information on how to better serve our littlest learners in the community. We appreciate your feedback! If you have any questions or would like to register for ECFE classes, please reach out to Mrs. Lester at 320-395-2521 Ext: 1139

Lester Prairie Schools is no longer hosting Walking Hours. The building is not open for walking before school or during the evenings. This change has been made to maintain school security and student safety. We do offer Adult Fitness classes on Monday and Thursday evenings that all ages 14+ are welcome to join.

Girls Basketball practices are underway.

9-12 Boys Basketball and Wrestling practices start on Monday, November 21.

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!

If you have provided the School District with a cell phone number, you will soon receive a text that will ask you if you'd like to participate in receiving TEXT messages when we have an ALERT to send out. Simply respond Y to the text to participate or STOP to the text to opt out of the service. If you'd like to opt in before then, please follow the directions on the flyer below:

Help students strengthen their skills and become a tutor at Lester Prairie Elementary! No education experience needed–bring your desire to make a difference. Apply online to become a Reading Tutor for K-3rd graders at 25 or 35 hours/week – Lester Prairie Elementary Apply online to become a Math Tutor for 4-8th graders at 25 or 35 hours/week – Lester Prairie Elementary #TutorOurKids

Nov. 21st - 5:45pm Regular School Board Meeting

Nov. 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving - No School

Congratulations to Jeff Engen and Keith Christen on their successful elections to the Lester Prairie School Board! Their terms will begin in January. Thank you to outgoing Board Members Steve Ziermann and Mary Otto for their contributions, years of service, and dedication to Lester Prairie Schools and community!

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