Lake Park Audubon Independent School District 2889

Calling all Future LPA Kindergarteners! Please sign up for our Registration Session. https://forms.gle/9d7g2pAR3jXcQGPQA

Due to snow and high winds, LPA will have a snow closure day today, 2/27. This is a regular snow closure day with no virtual learning.

Hello LPA Family and Community Members We have seen that Lake Park Middle/High School has a significant disadvantage when it comes to maintaining the physical fitness of its athletes and pupils. Our weight room is small and old, with equipment that either does not work or is too large and cumbersome to effectively exercise specific muscles. We only have one or two pairs of lighter-weight dumbbells (5 or 10 pounds) for our middle school classes. There is no cardiovascular equipment in our facility, including ellipticals or treadmills. There is one bicycle available for our ailing athletes or students to ride without resistance. Our PE teachers and coaches have seen tools from other schools, and to say that ours isn't up to par would be an understatement. This impacts not only our athletic programs and Physical Education courses but also the health of the community. Due to the limited size of our community, no other fitness center is accessible to our students, athletes, or members of the community. Despite our best efforts to utilize the resources at our disposal, there is an urgent requirement for modernized, secure, and efficient equipment. Our school district has a greater proportion of students living in poverty and has limited resources. Grants, community donations, and fundraising events are all avenues that we intend to investigate. We kindly request your support in any capacity—whether it be through a financial contribution, time volunteering, or knowledge of available grants—and appreciate your assistance in spreading the word. We have compiled an inventory of desired modifications. I have additionally included photographs to illustrate the present state of our weight room. Your time, consideration, and support are greatly appreciated. Please reach out to Kayla Capouch at kcapouch@lpa.k12.mn.us with any inquiries.

We celebrated our wonderful bus drivers yesterday for Bus Driver Appreciation Day!! Thanks again we appreciate you everyday!!

Thank you for transporting our precious cargo! Shelly Jacobson Everett Kendall Richard Lebus Walter Mueller Dewayne Myhre Pete Olson Peter Patnaude Lavonne Smith Dean Sunram Peggy Ullrich

Calling all Future LPA Kindergarteners! Please sign up for our Registration Session. https://forms.gle/9d7g2pAR3jXcQGPQA

Now hiring! Elementary Special Education Teacher, K-6, -Lake Park Audubon Schools The primary focus of this position is helping students who need an extra boost to become strong and proficient in their math and reading skills. Currently, this position serves students with learning disabilities in grades kindergarten through 3rd grade. Those interested in serving upper elementary students should still apply and communicate this desire. Supports for the person filling this position include a special education PLC Team, an Instructional Coach, and an established mentorship program for both first and second-year teachers in the district. Our district is located in two communities, with our K-6 building located in Audubon, MN, and our 7-12 building located in Lake Park, MN. The district has an impressive resume, high expectations for student achievement, and strong instructional practices to ensure success for each of our 700-plus students PK-12. Extra-curricular positions are available, but not a requirement for this position. Questions about the position can be directed to Elementary Principal Craig Bahr at 218-325-0754 or cbahr@lpa.k12.mn.us. The School District provides a competitive salary, an opportunity to work in a great community, and to live in Lakes Country. Positions will be open until filled. ISD 2889 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Open Employment opportunities can be found on our website: https://www.lakeparkaudubon.com/page/employment-opportunities

DGF Invitational: Several LPA Speech Team members and friends competed in, and supported, the recent DGF competition on 2/3/24. Shaylyn Taylor took 3rd in Poetry and 6th in Prose while Mara Bestge placed 4th in the Humorous category. Go raiders!

Presidents' Day, officially Washington's Birthday at the federal governmental level, is a holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February. Enjoy your 3-day weekend.

Calling all Future LPA Kindergarteners! Please sign up for our Registration Session. https://forms.gle/9d7g2pAR3jXcQGPQA

Calling all Future LPA Kindergarteners! Please sign up for our Registration Session. https://forms.gle/9d7g2pAR3jXcQGPQA

Last night's escape rooms were a hit! Dive into fresh challenges this Wednesday with five openings available. Experience a whole new adventure, distinct from Monday's. Book your spot now for an exhilarating journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Don't miss out - secure your place today! https://sites.google.com/lpa.k12.mn.us/raider-escape-rooms/home

We need parents' help to make our Summer Rec Program a success! Please Fill out this form if you'd like to help supervise and coach https://forms.gle/NCo36feRfqH4oWE87

This Sunday!! Come give Cardio Drumming a try.

Sure feels like spring out there, and we are gearing up for spring sports!! We are currently hiring for the following positions. JH Softball JV Softball JH Track/Field All open positions can be viewed and applied for on our website: https://www.lakeparkaudubon.com/page/employment-opportunities

Hi everyone, the LPA Raiders Football Family will be doing a winter team store again this year! I just wanted to share the link with everyone just in case you wanted to add to your collection of LPA Gear! The store is now open and will close on February 14th! Thanks for your support! https://lpafootball24.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Exciting news! The Minnesota Computer Science Education Strategic Plan is now open for public comment: Minnesota’s Computer Science (CS) Working Group has been meeting regularly since October 2023, and has made important progress toward developing a state strategic plan for long-term and sustained growth of computer science education across all public K-12 and charter schools in Minnesota. The CS Working Group has identified key priority areas and generated recommendations for the state’s next steps for CS education. The plan is now available for public review and comment, starting on February 1, 2024, and closing on February 16, 2024. The finalized plan will be presented to the Minnesota legislature by March 22, 2024. How to Provide Comments on the Plan Your input is needed - here’s how to provide feedback: 1. Review the CS State Plan Draft : https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/stds/ComputerScience/ 2. Share Your Thoughts: We encourage you to share your thoughts, suggestions, and concerns through the online comment form. 3. Attend Virtual Feedback Sessions: Join our virtual feedback sessions where you can engage directly with members of the CS Working Group and share your insights. Sessions will be held via Zoom for one hour each. Register for one of the sessions using the following links: · Feb. 8, 8 a.m. Computer Science State Plan Feedback Session · Feb. 8, 3:30 p.m. Computer Science State Plan Feedback Session · Feb. 13, 8 a.m. Computer Science State Plan Feedback Session · Feb. 13, 3:30 p.m. Computer Science State Plan Feedback Session 4. Help us Spread the Word: Help us reach more stakeholders by sharing this information with your colleagues, friends and community members. The more variety of voices we hear, the stronger and more inclusive our strategic plan will be. Thanks for all of your work on the plan! Feel free to reach out to Sarah and I with any questions and hope to see you on one of the feedback session calls! Best, Andrea and Sarah Andrea Wilson Vazquez Computer Science Specialist 651-582 8455 | andrea.w.vazquez@state.mn.us Minnesota Department of Education 400 NE Stinson Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55413 education.mn.gov

Who's ready for some fun?? Come support our middle school students and give their escape rooms a try!!

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We are now accepting applications for a Music Instructor for the 24/25 school year. More information can be found here. https://www.applitrack.com/lakeparkaudubon/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=236 We still have many other open positions available as well.