Middle School Students Visit Washington DC

Over MEA break, a group of 194 eighth-grade students, from both Hidden Oaks and Twin Oaks Middle Schools, visited our Nation’s capital.  The students experienced history first-hand!  Students visited many historical places, including Arlington National Cemetery, Jamestown, Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, various Smithsonian Museums, many of the monuments on the National Mall, and the Holocaust Museum.  Students came away from the trip with a better understanding of American history as well as a great introduction to our Nation’s capital. 

Already looking forward to next year’s trip, the advisors have provided the current seventh graders with the opportunity to attend an informational meeting on November 15^th during the school day.  There will also be a parent information meeting on November 15^th at 6:00 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School. Please visit the trip website for more information: visit your school’s webpage, select “Activities,” select “Washington D.C. Trip,” select “8^th Grade Washington D.C. Trip” from the left-hand menu.

PLHS Nordic Ski Racing Team is Recruiting New Members!

Nordic (Cross Country) Skiing offers two different techniques– classic (like running) and freestyle (like hockey skating or rollerblading).  No experience is necessary.  We instruct both methods. We have both Varsity and Junior Varsity levels. Everybody skis at most races.  We also offer an optional team trip to Wisconsin over the Winter Break.  We have the best high school rental program in the state of Minnesota.  For $100 (for one season), first year athletes get two pairs of skis, two sets of poles and a pair of boots.  The first day of official practice is Monday, Nov. 12.  Any interested PLHS, Hidden Oaks, or Twin Oaks athletes (7^th – 12^th grade only) should email Coach Panzer at kpanzer@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us    !

Friday News from Twin Oaks

Congratulations Brant Chalupsky - Twin Oaks Teacher of the Year!

7th Grade Vision Screening Scheduled - Volunteers Needed

TOMS is seeking volunteers to assist the TOMS Health Office Staff conduct 7th Grade vision screenings on November 28th. Please click on this link to view the online sign up sheet. If you would like to be a sub, in case someone must cancel, please call Jodi Anderson at 952-226-0506.

Fundraiser Coupon Checkbooks Still Available 
 
Fundraiser Coupon Checkbooks are for sale in the Twin Oaks Office for $20 each.
The checkbooks offer discounts at many local businesses and proceeds from the sale of the books benefit Twin Oaks.  A limited number of books are available.

November News from Community Education

Click here to see the Middle School Flyer 

TWO Parent Meetings Tuesday, Oct 23

Parent Connection Meeting

All HOMS and TOMS parents are invited to  
Organizational Strategies for Middle School Students and Their Families. 


Tuesday, Oct. 23 in the HOMS Media Center 
6:30 - 8:00 pm

Refreshments Served.
Meeting Details



SPAN Meeting

SPAN (Synergy/SAGE Parent Action Network) will have its first meeting on Tuesday Oct. 23 at 7pm in the WestWood Media Center.  The focus will be on presenting our plan for the school year, hearing feedback from parents, and hosting a panel of all elementary school principals to discuss how the needs of gifted kids are being met at the elementary level.  Please see our website www.mcgt.net/priorlake for more information about SPAN, and email Apryl at span@mchsi.com with questions.