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October Parent Email

Posted by Dave Hansen on 10/4/2022

It is hard to believe we are already into October.  Homecoming is in the history books, and before we know it, the fall sports season will be wrapping up. 

MID-QUARTER

Mid-Quarter is this Monday, October 10!  If you have not done so already, check out Parent Portal to ensure your child(ren) are in good shape for mid-quarter.  Those students involved in athletics or extra-curricular activities must be passing at mid-quarter to remain eligible.

WELLNESS SYMPOSIUM

Maple Lake Public School will be hosting a Wellness Symposium on Monday, October 10, in the High School Auditorium for all that are interested.  A free meal and child care will be provided for those that fill out the RSVP form before Thursday, October 6. 

RSVP Link: Wellness Symposium RSVP

Free Meal/Resource Tables- 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Presentations- 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Free Child Care Available

Door Prize Drawings

Wellness Topics Include:

Healthy Relationships-Rivers of Hope - Mel Harmon

Sex Trafficking-John Bowen - Court Services

Social Media Safety - Hannah Fischer-Allina

Mental Health - Emily Schroeder - CMMHC

Vaping - Wright County Public Health

OCTOBER LATE START

Late start for October will take place on Tuesday, October 11.  Classes for students will begin at 10:10 am that day. 

HIGH SCHOOL ART CLUB

High School Art Club (7th - 12th grade) will begin Tuesday, October 11.  It will run every Tuesday after school until 4:15, ending on December 13.  Information can be found on the community ed website.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, October 17, from 4-7 p.m. Please see the attachment for detailed information.

FALL BREAK

Fall break will be here soon!  There is no school for high school students on Thursday and Friday, October 20 & 21. 

VISION AND HEARING SCREENING

All 8th grade, 11th grade, and new students to Maple Lake High School, are scheduled to have hearing screening and 10th grade and new students schedule for vision screening on October 24.  The screening takes place during the regular school day.

PICTURE RETAKE DAY

Picture retake day is Wednesday, October 26.  If you were not satisfied with the photos taken in September or if your child was not present on the original picture day, you will want to mark this day on your calendar.

WE SCARE HUNGER

Once again, Rachel's Challenge is Scaring Hunger by collecting food for our backpack buddies program and local food shelf. If you have food you would like to donate, please have it ready on Oct 31st as Rachel's Challenge members will be trick or treating for food. Once again THANK YOU for supporting our backpack buddy program and local food shelf. 

END OF 1ST QUARTER

The last day of first quarter is Friday, November 4, which means there is no school on Monday, November 7, as it is a teacher workshop day.

CLUB 881

Club 881 is a community effort providing MLHS graduates with a boost toward post-secondary education by adding small donations to create annual scholarships.  Please consider giving this year and every year. Any amount helps!  With your help, we can continue to give Maple Lake graduates a good start on a bright future.  Please see the attached document with instructions on how to give to this great cause!

SENIOR SHIRTS

Seniors will be ordering class shirts by November.  The ordering will be done online.  Ms. Durst's web page will include more information soon.

YEARBOOKS

Yearbooks are on sale now for $62.25!  They can be ordered on the school website by hovering over the “Students” tab and then clicking on “Online Yearbooks.”  Or, follow this link:  https://yearbookforever.com/schools/maple_lake_high_school_352903/d933HH9F5Qn8h8aZHcJ2pxD7

FOOD DELIVERY

Food deliveries from DoorDash, GrubHub, UberEats, etc., are not allowed at school unless prior permission from the high school office has been received.  Permission must be obtained by 9 am the day of the proposed delivery.

JMC FAMILY APP

We have exciting news about a brand-new app from JMC! The JMC Family app is designed to help families and schools collaborate and communicate by offering a 360º view of your student's academic and extracurricular world.

The JMC Family app will allow you to

  • View student grades and set alerts
  • Check meal balances and add funds
  • Monitor attendance and schedule a future absence
  • Keep up on school events and classroom news
  • So much more!

So, don't wait. Download this app today from either Apple's App Store or the Google Play Store.

For a video explanation of the app, click on the following link:  https://app.castify.com/view/54e09b3b-32f4-4a09-aaf7-761a8c936946

FROM THE COUNSELOR’S CORNER

Senior parents and students:

The 2023 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) site opened on October 1!  Any student planning to attend a post-secondary institution in the 2023-24 school year should fill out the FAFSA.  Many scholarships require FAFSA information as well as college admission departments. 

October is Minnesota Goes To College Month (formerly College Knowledge Month).  During the month many colleges are offering free applications so it is a good time to get them done!  Attached is a list of colleges with this offer!  Remember – after applying students need to notify Mrs. Sloneker so that the transcripts can be sent!

Please remind seniors to sign up for the Class of 2023 google classroom site.  I list scholarships, college visits, and all important information on this site!  The code is titj4cx

Junior parents and students:

The PSAT/NMSQT (Pre SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) will be offered at Maple Lake High School on Wednesday, October 12.  Information was sent previously indicating a September 28 deadline to register.  There are still tests available on a first come-first served basis.  A permission form is attached.

Please remind juniors to sign up for the Class of 2024 google classroom site.  I list scholarships, college visits, and all important information on this site!  The code is lhn4h4w

Like always, if you have any questions please contact Mrs. Sloneker at slonekerj@maplelake.k12.mn.us

LOOKING AHEAD…

November Late Start              Nov. 8

Veteran’s Day                         Nov. 11

Thanksgiving Break                 Nov. 24 & 25

End of Trimester 1                  Dec. 2

Thank you for your support of Maple Lake High School.  Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Attachments:

Club 881

Free College Applications List

Wellness Symposium

September Parent Email

Posted by Dave Hansen on 9/23/2022 MLHS Parents:

We are already in the third week of the 2022-2023 school year!  It is hard to believe that October is just around the corner.

Parents of seniors

Please remember that senior pictures for the yearbook should be submitted to Mrs. Elsenpeter by October 1.  Please submit a digital copy of a head and shoulder shot.  Please use a simple background and no props. The picture can be emailed directly to Mrs. Elsenpeter at elsenpeterj@maplelake.k12.mn.us. If you have questions regarding the requirements for the picture, please contact Mrs. Elsenpeter. If you are interested in purchasing a baby ad for $30 to have included in the yearbook, the deadline is November 1.  For additional senior information, please see Mrs. Durst’s webpage. Scroll to the bottom and view the “SENIOR INFO 2023” section.

Parents of juniors and seniors

Please see the attachment from Mrs. Sloneker to this email regarding the PSAT, College Fair, college visits, and other information.  If you have questions regarding this information, please contact Judy Sloneker at slonekerj@maplelake.k12.mn.us.

Teacher webpages and Parent-Portal

If you are looking for ways to stay informed regarding your child’s coursework, check out our teacher webpages and Parent Portal. Teacher webpages include information regarding lesson plans, projects, etc.  Parent Portal is a great way to stay up-to-date on your child’s grades.  If you do not have access to Parent Portal, contact the high school office to get set up.

PE Clothes

The Phy Ed department asks you to remind your kids to bring home PE clothes and wash them on a regular basis.  Also, if your child uses an inhaler, please make sure the school nurse has been notified to ensure we have proper documentation in place.

School Attendance

Attendance at school is extremely important.  There is a direct correlation between absences and grades.  For a student to do well academically, they must be present at school!  Maple Lake High School works closely with the Wright County Attorney’s Office and the Wright County Truancy Diversion Program.  Please see the attached letter from County Attorney, Brian Lutes, regarding the importance of school attendance.

If your child will be absent from school, please call the office at 320-963-3171 or use the JMC Family App to let us know.  Thank you in advance for your help with this matter.

Ill Students

Students who do not feel well during the school day need to be assessed by the school nurse before being allowed to go home ill. If your child calls or texts you requesting to go home sick, please inform your child they need to see the school nurse.  If the nurse believes your child should be sent home, we will contact you to let you know. 

Contact Information

If you move, change your phone number, or change your email during the course of the school year, please let the high school office know so we can update our records.  Having accurate contact information is imperative for our school.

Homecoming 2022

Homecoming will take place Sept. 25 - Oct. 1!  The student council is working hard to make and finalize plans for this year’s activities.  They strive to make Homecoming fun and exciting for our school community.  Please check out the attached information regarding the schedule of Homecoming activities. 

Yearbooks are on sale now

Yearbooks are on sale now at a lower price than last year.  For just $62.25 (plus tax) your child can cherish his/her days at Maple Lake High School for years to come.  Click on the following link to order your book!  https://yearbookforever.com/schools/maple_lake_high_school_352903/d933HH9F5Qn8h8aZHcJ2pxD7

JMC Family APP

We have exciting news about a brand-new app from jmc! The jmc Family app is designed to help families and schools collaborate and communicate by offering a 360º view of your student's academic and extracurricular world.

The jmc Family app will allow you to

·  View student grades and set alerts

·  Check meal balances and add funds

·  Monitor attendance and schedule a future absence

·  Keep up on school events and classroom news

·  So much more!

So, don't wait. Download this app today from either Apple's App Store or the Google Play Store.

For a video explanation of the app, click on the following link:  https://app.castify.com/view/54e09b3b-32f4-4a09-aaf7-761a8c936946

Wellness Symposium

Save the date:  October 10, 2022!  Maple Lake Public Schools will be hosting a Wellness Symposium for families.  Speakers will be presenting on the topics such as vaping, social media safety, healthy relationships, mental health, sex trafficking, and others.  Resource tables will also be available.  Child care will be provided.  Join us for food, door prizes, speakers, and resources on Monday, October 10, beginning at 5:30 pm.  Watch for more information coming soon!

Attached to this email

Also included in this email is other pertinent information we want you to be aware of including a letter from County Attorney Brian Lutes, and more! 

Looking ahead…

Mid-Quarter                                         Oct. 10

October Late Start                               Oct. 11

PSAT Test for Juniors                           Oct. 12

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences       Oct. 17

Fall Break                                               Oct. 20-21

Picture Retake Day                              Oct. 26

End of 1st Quarter                               Nov. 4

Teacher Workshop Day                       Nov. 7            

Thank you for your support of Maple Lake High School.  Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Attachment links:

Homecoming 2022

County Attorney Letter

Wellness Symposium

PSAT

Junior Parent Letter

Junior Calendar