Twin Oaks Read-A-Thon

Feb. 21^st- March 7^th

We have created a general donation link to donate to the Read-A-Thon. Here’s the link: https://www.read-a-thon.com/donate/

Enter the code 14257. After you hit continue, our homepage will appear with a green button that says “Donate Now”. Click and follow the directions.

Thanks to those interested in supporting our cause at Twin Oaks Middle School.

TOMS Verizon App Winners!

Have you voted this week?!?!?

Don’t forget to VOTE!  Support the districts middle school Verizon Innovative App winners by

Texting 22333 with the words HOMEALONE

Watch their video to learn more!

Link to 30 second commercial:

Help make sure middle schoolers are safe, know what to do if something were to happen to them, and keep parents at ease while kids are Home Alone after school. This app guides middle schoolers through solving common household problems by having different features to assist kids in medical, cooking, garbage guidance, emergencies, and other tools.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zWp-dfDSTI&feature=youtu.be

The HOMEALONE app team thanks you for your support!  

Audrey Lehnert

Joseph Stelzig

Gillian Neuharth

Lisa Kuksenko 

Ryan Erickson

SPAN News

SPAN is the Synergy/SAGE Parent Action Network.  We are also known as the Prior Lake-Savage Chapter of the MN Council for the Gifted and Talented.  Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday Jan. 17 at 7pm in the WestWood Media Center (5370 WestWood Drive SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372).  A panel of high-school and middle-school students taking advanced/AP classes will discuss what they wished they would have known in elementary school.  They will take questions as well. If you have questions or would like to be placed on our email list, please email Apryl at span.priorlake@gmail.com. See all of our meeting dates on our website www.mcgt.net/priorlake .

Winter Break

No School: December 22nd - January 2nd 

School Resumes: January 3rd, Day 2

2017 Washington DC trip

7^th Graders interested in attending next years (2017) 8^th grade Washington DC Trip need to get registered.  The registration deadline is this Thursday December 15^th. We currently have 236 students registered space is running out.  If you want your son or daughter to have this once in a life time experience they need to register ASAP.  Register online at www.worldstrides.org or by phone 1-800-468-5899 our trip ID# is 136699.  If you need additional registration information please contact Mr. Merten’s at Hidden Oaks cmertens@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us or Mr. Dapper at Twin Oaks ndapper@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us.

TOMS LAKERS OF THE WEEK!

Congratulations LAKER Pride Ticket Winners for the week of December 5th!

6^th Grade:

Lily Blotsky

Blaine Herandez

Ethan Schenck

7^th Grade:

Owen Christianson

Claire Krivitz

William Nerdahl

8^th Grade:

Emily Hesse

Connor Hussong

Emma Mesecher

LAKERS ARE:

Learners who are Accountable for their behaviors; Kind to all; put Effort into their work; have Respect for self and others; and are Safe at all times.

Laker Performance - Middle School 2016-17 Registration

Laker Performance is a Strength & Conditioning program is offered to all Prior Lake athletes’ grades 7th and 8th during the 2016-17 school year. The goal of our Strength & Conditioning Program is to provide athletes the best opportunity to improve their athletic performance in the off-season.  Athletes will train safely, consistently, sensibly, and be motivated by other teammates as well as members from the Laker Coaching Staff.  Follow the link for registration https://plfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/004542007

Winter – Middle School Laker Performance
Days – Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dates – December 13th through February 9th – NO training over winter break
Times – 2:30 to 4:00 pm

Location – TOMS Middle School Weight room