SPAN (Synergy/SAGE Parent Action Network) Meeting Tue. Nov 27 at 7pm

SPAN (Synergy/SAGE Parent Action Network) will have its next meeting on Tuesday November 27 at 7pm in the WestWood Media Center.  The event will be an MCGT-sponsored CHAT night titled, “The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Kids Throughout Childhood.”  The facilitator will be Dr. Teresa Boatman, a psychologist from the Twin Cities area who focuses her practice on gifted kids.  Please see our website www.mctg.net/priorlake for more information about SPAN.  Contact span@mchsi.com with questions/concerns.

        Middle School Laker Strength Team Winter 2012
              Prior Lake Athletes in grades 7-8 are invited to join the Laker Strength Team.
              Click HERE for details and registration information.

Support TOMS Students by Turning in Tops

Check your drawers for Box Tops for Education and 5-cent milk lids (Kemps, Land O’Lakes, Kwik Trip), and send them in with your student. The prime time class to collect the most tops by Tues. Dec. 4 will win a pizza party to celebrate, courtesy of PACT (Parents Assisting Children and Teachers) and our local Domino’s.

Tops must be clipped and clean to enter! And be sure to mark the bag with your student’s prime time teacher or room number.

Those little tops make a big difference. Last year, we raised more than $1,500 in tops, helping to fund materials for the TOMS Media Center and Phy Ed department. Thank you for your support!

• Washington DC Parent Meeting
• Library Resources
• Ski Club Meeting

Washington DC Parent Meeting

Parents of Current 7th Grade Students are invited to attend the Parent Information Meeting for the 2013 Washington DC Trip Thursday, November 15th in the TOMS Auditorium from 6pm - 7pm.
2013 DC Parent Informational Meeting

Library Resources 

Dear Parents of Hidden Oaks and Twin Oaks Middle Schools, 

Does your middle school student have a Scott County Public Library Card?  If not, I encourage you to get your child one for a BIG reason.  We have partnered with Scott County Library System and they have great resources for your child to use at school and at home.  Your middle school children are always doing research projects at school and it is important for them to bring it to school as well, so they are able to go to online databases and get the most current and updated information.  Another resource tool that you as parents will love is access to Homework Rescue which is also provided on Scott County Library website and your child is able to chat with an online tutor from the hours of 1pm-11pm.  If you are struggling to help your child with homework and you are not sure how to help them through the problem, then this is for you!  Please take this opportunity to get your child a library card in order to use these valuable resources.  If you have any questions, please email me at gzurn@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us or call any of the Scott County Libraries for more information.

Thank you,

Gina Zurn                       

Media Specialist

gzurn@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us

Ski Club

Join FROG CLUB "A student led group that talks about where our faith meets"

All Twin Oaks and Hidden Oaks Students are invited to the first Prior Lake Middle School Faith Club Meeting tomorrow morning, Tuesday, November 13th.

The club meeting is from 6:45 am – 7:10 am at Twin Oaks Room 503. 

Please enter the building through the main entrance at Twin Oaks.

Start your day with a donut and encouragement from other students.

There is no cost to join this club and you are encouraged to bring a friend. 

All you will need is a ride to Twin Oaks at 6:45 tomorrow morning. 

Please contact FROG Club Advisors with questions: 

HO - Ms Toeller  atoeller@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us

TO - Ms Lane elane@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us

PLHS National Honor Society Hosts Parent's Night Out

Parent’s Night Out is on December 7^th from 6 to 10 P.M. The cost is $15 for the first child, and $10 per each additional child if they’re pre-registered, or $5 more at the door. There will be crafts, games, healthy snacks, and more. Registration Forms are available in the Twin Oaks Office.

Lakers VS Lakeville North at the Dome

 

The #4 Seed Prior Lake Lakers will be taking on conference foe #5 Seed Lakeville North at Mall of America Field on Thursday, November 8, 2012. Kick-off will be at 8:00pm. Tickets are on sale in the Activities Office. Prices: Adult: $9 Student: $6
A Family bus will be depart from PLHS at 6:30. Students in grades K-8 must be accompanied on the bus and at the game by an adult at all times. Cost of the bus is an additional $6 for adults and $4 for students. Buses will be leaving PLHS at 6:30 in front of the main entrance.

LAKER fans will occupy the seats on the Football Press Box side of the field. Fans, please enter the seating area via the outside rows which will allow the exiting fans from the 5:00 game to use the inside rows to exit.

For quarterfinals here is the seating:

Home: Sections 105-113 (LAKER FANS)

LAKER fans will occupy the seats on the Football Press Box side of the field. Fans, please enter the seating area via the outside rows which will allow the exiting fans from the 5:00 game to use the inside rows to exit.

Gates B & H will be open for spectator admission.

 

Dates to Mark on your Calendar

Thursday, Nov. 8th Early Release Day and End of First Quarter
TOMS students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm

Friday, Nov. 9th No School

Week of Nov. 12th-16th Middle School Chemical Health Spirit Week

The week of November 12-16 is Chemical Health Week.  TOMS is joining schools across the country with activities planned to promote a healthy lifestyle to their students. During Chemical Health Week, we will have a Spirit Week. We hope to encourage our students to think about living a chemical free life.

 MONDAY: Team Up/Jersey Day- wear your favorite team gear

 TUESDAY: Wear Red Day

 WEDNESDAY: Laker Pride Day- wear blue and gold!

 THURSDAY: Sock It To Drugs Day- wear cool socks

 FRIDAY: Smarties Day- show how smart you are by wearing smartie candy colors

We hope to see everyone participating in this fun-filled week!

Friday, Nov. 16th 6th Grade Activity Night 

On Friday, November 16^th, HOMS and TOMS will be hosting a joint Activity Night for our 6^th graders. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you get to hang out with your friends from across the street! The Activity Night will be held at Hidden Oaks from 2:15-4:00. Some of the activities to look forward to include:

-         A movie

 -        Karaoke

 -        Concessions- candy, pop, pizza

 -        Open gym- volleyball and basketball

 -        BINGO

 -        Swimming

You will need a signed permission slip turned in with $5 to attend the activity night. Permission slips can be found in the main office of both schools. We hope to see you all there!

TOMS Updates

Daylight Savings Time

Don't forget to "Fall Back" your clocks on November 4th - Daylight Savings Time Ends!

Early Release is Thursday, November 8th

November 8th is the last day of 1st Quarter.

Students will be dismissed from school at 12:15.

Jimmy Johns Fundraiser Earns $300 for TOMS

Thanks to all who participated in the event on conference night.  TOMS earned $300 - all will go to student prizes for PBIS and good behavior.

2013 Weatherguide Calendars  on Sale Now.

Orders may be turned in to the TOMS Main Office.

Yearbooks

Order your 2012-13 TOMS yearbook!