LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Today’s Menu: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce or Plain Sauce, Garlic Bread, Steamed Green Beans, Fruit, Milk Tomorrow’s Menu: Mr. Rib on a Bun or Turkey Sandwich, Celery Sticks, Steamed Carrots, Fruit, Milk

Important Notes and Reminders:

There will be an informational meeting about the Senior Class Trip in the commons. The meeting will be Wednesday, September 15th at 7 pm. Students and parents are encouraged to come and discuss the trip. If you have any questions before then, please contact Ms. Stender at stender@lp.k12.mn.us If you cannot attend the meeting because you work, please have a parent attend to ask any questions they may have.

Congratulations to 2021-2022 Student Council members:

Chloe Engelke, Shelby Litzau, Ethan Schultz, Gibson Kerkvliet, Amelia Meyer, Brodee Sawicki, Megan Tonn, Mason Kutz, Nick Meuleners, Marilin Ixtilco, Sage Sponsel, Payton Frantsen, Clara Bartosch, Citlaly Nava, Taylor Eiden

We will have a meeting on Thursday morning at 7:30 in the Kids Depot room. Please be on time.

Senior Dues are due Wednesday the 15th. Get those in ASAP!

Junior Class Dues: Due Friday, Sept. 17th!

Reminder to eighth graders: Your $5 class dues are due this Friday the 17th!

Band students grades 6-12 are selling Butterbraids now until Friday September 24th. Delivery day is Wednesday October 6th. If you would like to purchase some and have not been approached by a band student, please let Mrs. Helland know.

Senior and Junior students who received an invitation to the MRC Sportsmanship Summit, please return your signed permission form to Ms. Wolff or the school office by this Friday.

Wednesday, Sept. 22

- Are you in grades 9-12?
- Do you need ca$h?
- Can you write 500 words?

Consider the Lions Club “Write Off”!

The topic is “Service From the Heart.”

Lions President Douglas X. Alexander in his message to all Lions “We embrace the joy that comes with “Service from the Heart”.” One of the ways Lions and others can follow his message is by “Serving with Love and Compassion.” Writers can demonstrate how they have served others selflessly expecting nothing in return. In this essay, write about who you are, how you answer those needs, and actions you take providing service.

*First place will receive a cash prize, with the potential of more if your essay advances!*

Essays are due by Friday, October 8th.

Let Ms. Carmine know if you have any questions!

Yearbooks are available in Ms. Stender’s room for pick up. After one week they will be moved to the office. Please come pick up before or after school, not in between classes.

Activities and Sports:

Due to this Saturday’s (9/18) Varsity FB game at 2:00pm in Lester Prairie, grades 1-3 Saturday Flag Football will be at 9:00am NOT 10:00am down at the practice field.

Thu 9/16 – 7/8 Volleyball players are dismissed at 2:50 for their match at Belle Plaine. The bus will leave at 3:05

A fan bus will be available for the Friday September 24 Football game at Cleveland. Permission forms can be picked up in the main entrance or printed from the Athletics & Activities page on the school website. All permission forms and the $5 fee are due by 3:00 PM Thursday September 23.

3:20pm Football Practice – V/JV – Lester Prairie High School Practice Field

3:30pm Cross Country Practice – Lester Prairie High School

3:30pm Football Practice – 7/8 – Lester Prairie High School Practice Field

3:30-pm-5:30pm Volleyball Practice – V/B/C – Lester Prairie High School – North Gym

5:30pm-7:00pm 5-6th Grade Volleyball Practice – Lester Prairie High School – South Gym

6:30pm-7:30pm PTO Meeting Read-a-thon Meeting – Media Center

LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Menu: Today’s Menu: Sloppy Joe on a Bun or Ham Sandwich, Baked Beans, Lettuce Salad, Fruit, Milk
Tomorrow’s Menu: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce or Plain Sauce, Garlic Bread, Steamed Green Beans, Fruit, Milk

Important Notes and Reminders:

There will be an informational meeting about the Senior Class Trip in the commons. The meeting will be Wednesday, September 15th at 7 pm. Students and parents are encouraged to come and discuss the trip. If you have any questions before then, please contact Ms. Stender at stender@lp.k12.mn.us

Congratulations to 2021-2022 Student Council members:
Chloe Engelke
Shelby Litzau
Ethan Schultz
Gibson Kerkvliet
Amelia Meyer
Brodee Sawicki
Megan Tonn
Mason Kutz
Nick Meuleners
Marilin Ixtilco
Sage Sponsel
Payton Frantsen
Clara Bartosch
Citlaly Nava
Taylor Eiden

Reminder to eighth graders: Your $5 class dues are due this Friday the 17th!

Band students grades 6-12 are selling Butterbraids now until Friday September 24th. Delivery day is Wednesday October 6th. If you would like to purchase some and have not been approached by a band student, please let Mrs. Helland know.

Senior and Junior students who received an invitation to the MRC Sportsmanship Summit, please return your signed permission form to Ms. Wolff or the school office by this Friday.

- Are you in grades 9 – 12?
- Do you need ca$h?
- Can you write 500 words?
Consider the Lions Club “Write Off”!
The topic is “Service From the Heart.”

Lions President Douglas X. Alexander in his message to all Lions “We embrace the joy that comes with “Service from the Heart”.” One of the ways Lions and others can follow his message is by “Serving with Love and Compassion.” Writers can demonstrate how they have served others selflessly expecting nothing in return. In this essay, write about who you are, how you answer those needs, and actions you take providing service.

*First place will receive a cash prize, with the potential of more if your essay advances!*

Essays are due by Friday, October 8th.
Let Ms. Carmine know if you have any questions!

Activities and Sports:
Due to this Saturday’s (9/18) Varsity FB game at 2:00pm in Lester Prairie, grades 1-3 Saturday Flag
Football will be at 9:00am NOT 10:00am down at the practice field.
Tue 9/14 – Boys and Girls Cross Country athletes are dismissed at 2:15 for their meet at Baylor Park.
The bus will leave at 2:30
Tue 9/14 – The bus for V/B/C Volleyball will leave at 4:00 for their match at ACGC in Grove City.
Thu 9/16 – 7/8 Volleyball players are dismissed at 2:50 for their match at Belle Plaine. The bus will
leave at 3:05

3:20 p.m. Football Practice – V/JV – Lester Prairie High School Practice Field
3:30 p.m. Football Practice – 7/8 – Lester Prairie High School Practice Field
4:00 p.m. Cross Country: Girls Varsity Meet – Rockford, Mound Westonka, Montevideo, Mankato Loyola, LCWM, Holy Family Catholic, Glencoe-Silver Lake, GFW, Belle Plaine, Le Sueur-Henderson, Lester Prairie/Mayer Lutheran, Sibley East, Southwest Christian, Tri-City United, Watertown-Mayer>Multiple Schools vs. Norwood Young America @ Baylor Regional Park
4:00 p.m. Cross Country: Girls Varsity Meet – vs. Southwest Christian, St. Peter, Tri-City United, Watertown-Mayer>Multiple Schools @ Baylor Regional Park
4:00 p.m. Cross Country: Boys Varsity Meet – Southwest Christian, St. Peter, Tri-City United, Watertown-Mayer>Multiple Schools @ Baylor Regional Park
4:00 p.m. Cross Country: Boys Varsity Meet – Rockford, Mound Westonka, Montevideo, Mankato Loyola, LCWM, Holy Family Catholic, Glencoe-Silver Lake, GFW, Belle Plaine, Le Sueur-Henderson, Lester Prairie/Mayer Lutheran, Sibley East, Southwest Christian, Tri-City United, Watertown-Mayer>Multiple Schools vs. Norwood Young America @ Baylor Regional Park
4:15 p.m. Volleyball: Girls 7 Match – vs. St. Joes Waconia @ Lester Prairie High School North Gym
5:00 p.m. Soccer: Girls B Squad Game – Mayer Lutheran/Norwood Young America/Lester Prairie vs. Spectrum @ Spectrum Athletic Complex – 10129 181st Ave NW, Elk River, MN 55330
5:15 p.m. Volleyball: Girls 8 Match – vs. St. Joes Waconia @ Lester Prairie High School North Gym
5:45 p.m. Volleyball: Girls C Squad Match – vs. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City @ Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City High School
5:45 p.m. Volleyball: Girls B Squad Match – vs. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City @ Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City High School
7:00 p.m. Soccer: Girls Varsity Game – Mayer Lutheran/Norwood Young America/Lester Prairie vs. Spectrum @ Spectrum Athletic Complex – 10129 181st Ave NW, Elk River, MN 55330
7:15 p.m. Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match – vs. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City @ Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City High School

LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Today’s Menu: Chicken Tenders with Bread or Bologna Sandwich, Carrot Sticks, Steamed Peas, Fruit, Milk
Tomorrow’s Menu: Sloppy Joe on a Bun or Ham Sandwich, Baked Beans, Lettuce Salad, Fruit, Milk

Important Notes and Reminders:

There will be an informational meeting about the Senior Class Trip in the commons. The meeting will be Wednesday, September 15th at 7 pm. Students and parents are encouraged to come and discuss the trip. If you have any questions before then, please contact Ms. Stender at stender@lp.k12.mn.us

- Are you in grades 9–12?
- Do you need ca$h?
- Can you write 500 words?
Consider the Lions Club “Write Off”!
The topic is “Service From the Heart.”

Lions President Douglas X. Alexander in his message to all Lions “We embrace the joy that comes with “Service from the Heart”.” One of the ways Lions and others can follow his message is by “Serving with Love and Compassion.” Writers can demonstrate how they have served others selflessly expecting nothing in return. In this essay, write about who you are, how you answer those needs, and actions you take providing service.

*First place will receive a cash prize, with the potential of more if your essay advances!*

Essays are due by Friday, October 8 th .
Let Ms. Carmine know if you have any questions!

Reminder to eighth graders: Your $5 class dues are due this Friday the 17th!
Band students grades 6-12 are selling Butterbraids now until Friday September 24th. Delivery day is Wednesday October 6th. If you would like to purchase some and have not been approached by a band student, please let Mrs. Helland know.
Lester Prairie Girl Scouts would love to have you join us! Troops available for girls in Kindergarten and up!  We will be meeting in the media center at 3pm-4:30pm on TODAY, Monday, September 13th, if anyone would like to check out a Girl Scout meeting. Feel free to email Amy at lesterprairiegirlscouts@gmail.com if you have questions!

Activities and Sports:

Tue 9/14 – Boys and Girls Cross Country athletes are dismissed at 2:15 for their meet at Baylor Park.
The bus will leave at 2:30
Tue 9/14 – The bus for V/B/C Volleyball will leave at 4:00 for their match at ACGC in Grove City.
Thu 9/16 – 7/8 Volleyball players are dismissed at 2:50 for their match at Belle Plaine. The bus will
leave at 3:05

3:00-4:30 p.m. Girl Scouts – Media Center
3:15 p.m. Team Pictures JH Volleyball – Commons
3:20 p.m. Football Practice – V – Lester Prairie High School
3:30 p.m. Cross Country Practice – Lester Prairie High School
3:30 p.m. Football Practice – 7/8 – Lester Prairie High School Practice Field
3:30 p.m. Team Pictures JH Football – Commons
3:30-5:00 p.m. Volleyball Practice – JH – Lester Prairie High School – South Gym
3:30-5:00 p.m. Volleyball Practice – V/B/C – Lester Prairie High School – North Gym
5:00 p.m. Football: JV Game – vs. Mayer Lutheran @ Lester Prairie Bulldog Field
5:00 p.m. Soccer: Girls B Squad Game (date changed from 08-26-21) – Watertown-Mayer vs. Mayer Lutheran/Norwood Young America/Lester Prairie @ Mayer Lutheran High School
7:00 p.m. Soccer: Girls Varsity Game (date changed from 08-26-21) – Watertown-Mayer vs. Mayer Lutheran/Norwood Young America/Lester Prairie @ Mayer Lutheran High School

LESTER PRAIRIE. MN – Lester Prairie School Bulletin

Sept. 9, 2021

Menu:

Today’s Menu: Chicken Alfredo Casserole with Bread or Ham Sandwich, Steamed Carrots, Cole Slaw, Fruit, Milk

Tomorrow’s Menu: Meatball Sub Sandwich or Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Lettuce Salad, Broccoli, Fruit, Milk

Important Notes and Reminders:

Found: A backpack has been turned in to the office. Please claim if it is yours.

Activities and Sports:

Thu 9/9 – Cross Country athletes are dismissed at 1:40 for their meet at Montgomery National Golf Course. The bus will depart at 1:55.

Thu 9/9 – V/B/C Volleyball players are dismissed at 2:20 for their matches at Minnesota Valley Lutheran. The bus will depart at 2:35.

Sat 9/11 – The bus for Varsity Football will leave at 9:45 AM for their game at Blooming Prairie. The Cheer/Fan bus will leave at 11:00 AM.

Tue 9/14 – Boys and Girls Cross Country athletes are dismissed at 2:15 for their meet at Baylor Park. The bus will leave at 2:30

Tue 9/14 – The bus for V/B/C Volleyball will leave at 4:00 for their match at ACGC in Grove City.

Thu 9/16 – 7/8 Volleyball players are dismissed at 2:50 for their match at Belle Plaine. The bus will leave at 3:05

A fan bus will be available for this Saturday’s Football game at Blooming Prairie. Permission forms can be picked up in the school office, printed here, or printed from the Athletics & Activities page on the school website. All permission forms and the $5 fee are due by 3:00 PM Friday.

Dear 1,2,3 grade parents,

Due to a shortage of officials on Friday nights, we have a Varsity Football game this Saturday, Sept. 11, so there will be NO flag football. If we have any more conflicts, we will do our best to put them on the end if weather permits. Again, very sorry but no flag FB this Saturday, Sept. 11. – Coach Scoblic

LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Lester Prairie School Bulletin Sept. 8, 2021 Menu: Today’s Menu: Chicken Patty on a Bun or Roast Beef Sandwich, Lettuce Salad, Steamed Peas, Fruit, Milk Tomorrow’s Menu: Chicken Alfredo Casserole with Bread or Ham Sandwich, Steamed Carrots, Cole Slaw, Fruit, Milk Activities and Sports: Thu 9/9 – Cross Country athletes are dismissed at 1:40 for their meet at Montgomery National Golf Course. The bus will depart at 1:55. Thu 9/9 – V/B/C Volleyball players are dismissed at 2:20 for their matches at Minnesota Valley Lutheran. The bus will depart at 2:35. Sat 9/11 – The bus for Varsity Football will leave at 9:45 AM for their game at Blooming Prairie. The Cheer/Fan bus will leave at 11:00 AM. A fan bus will be available for this Saturday’s Football game at Blooming Prairie. Permission forms can be picked up in the school office, printed here, or printed from the Athletics & Activities page on the school website. All permission forms and the $5 fee are due by 3:00 PM Friday. Dear 1,2,3 grade parents, Due to a shortage of officials on Friday nights, we have a Varsity Football game this Saturday, Sept. 11, so there will be NO flag football. If we have any more conflicts, we will do our best to put them on the end if weather permits. Again, very sorry but no flag FB this Saturday, Sept. 11. – Coach Scoblic Attention all 7th-12th Graders interested in ROBOTICS!! There will be a meeting after school today to talk about our upcoming season. If you cannot make it but are interested, please let Coach Teut know. To sign up head to this link: https://lpbulldogactivities.org/page/3265 Attention all 4th-6th Graders interested in ROBOTICS!! There will be a meeting after school Thursday 9/9 from 3-5 pm to start our season. If you cannot make it but are interested, please let Coach Teut know. To sign up head to this link: https://lpbulldogactivities.org/page/3265

Lester Prairie School Bulletin

June 2, 2021

Menu:

Today’s Menu: Cook’s Choice, Vegetable, Fruit, Milk

September 7^th Menu:  It will be delicious and served in our new cafeteria!!!!

Important Notes and Reminders

The last day of school for students in grades K-11 is TODAY!

If anyone had shoes in the weight room and would like to claim them, please stop by Ms. Wolff’s office to pick them up. Any shoes not claimed by TODAY at 3:00 will be donated.

The yearbook is looking for pictures from prom, sporting events, and any moments that parents of students have captured. Pictures can be shared with yearbook@lp.k12.mn.us.

The Summer Session of classroom Driver Education is scheduled for weekdays June 3-16, 2021. The class will be held in Mr. Machemehl’s room 8:00-11:00 AM. Registration forms are available on the Community Ed page on the school website and in Ms. Wolff’s office. Completed forms and payment can be turned in to the school office.

Youth baseball and softball umpires needed for games in Lester Prairie for the summer of 2021 (paid).  12 year old and 10 year old age teams.  Girls and boys age 15 and older are encouraged to contact Jeff Engen with any questions and to sign up.  Games are Monday – Thursday and start times are 6pm or 6:30pm.   Contact Jeff Engen at 612-309-7117 or engenjeff@hotmail.com.

 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IS TODAY!!!!
Wednesday, June 2

Have a great summer
and see you back on September 7^th!

Activities and Sports:

V Baseball players are dismissed at 2:30 today.

Mark your calendar! The 2021 Fall Sports Meeting will be held at 6:30 PM on Monday, August 2 in the South (current) Gym.

Registration for Summer Basketball and Volleyball camps will remain open until Friday, May 28. Registration is also open for Summer Robotics camp and Summer Art classes and camps. Registration forms are available in the school office. Get signed up today.

Registration is open for 5-6th Grade Girls Volleyball League. Practices start in August and games are played on Saturdays starting in September. The cost is $40. The deadline to register is Friday, June 25.

Registration is open for Summer Robotics Camp. This camp is for incoming 5th-12th graders and will be held in July and August. The cost is $53. The deadline to register is Monday, June 21. Registration forms are available in the school office. Contact Mr. Teut or Ms. Wolff if you have any questions.

UPDATED BULLDOG VOLLEYBALL – SUMMER 2021

Elementary VB Camp – Monday, June 14th Thru Thursday, June 17th

This camp is for 1st-6th Grade. We however will need 7-12 grade helpers for this camp. 1st-3rd grade is 1-2pm and 4th-6th grade is 2-3pm. Please let Mary or Kelly know what days and times you can help.

SUMMER PRACTICES – REVISED

The gym is unavailable from June 18-July 9th…so our practices will be spread out a bit. They will be as follows: June 7, 9, 14, 16 and July 12, 14,19 & 21 from 6:30-8am (sorry for early mornings….but coaches have jobs to get to ;) ).

The above listed practices are for 7-12 grade. We will be running these practices like the Varsity practices.

Captains will be selected by July 14th. Captains practices can then be July 26-29th. The captains will let you know times.

AUGSBURG CAMP

August 2-4th. 9-12 grade will be 9am-noon. 6-8 grade will be 1-3pm.

This camp is at Lester Prairie, Augsburg coaches come to our school and run the camp. This is free for the girls – it is paid for from the fundraising they do during the season.

TRYOUTS / REGULAR SEASON START DATE

9-12 grade tryouts/regular practices start August 16th. Monday-Friday from 8am-11am. August 23-26th 8-11am. August 27th is first Varsity tournament at HLWW. August 30th will start afternoon practices. We will keep you posted on those times.

FALL SPORTS SIGN UP MEETING

AUGUST 2^nd at 6:30pm – with VB meeting to follow. We will have further fall practice info provided for you at that meeting.

IF YOU AREN’T ALREADY ON REMIND

You will want to get on there as that is where I send messages in. Send a text to 81010 and in the message put @lpbdogvb . You can also download the Remind App as well if you wish.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us @

Mary Otto – 320.582.5115 / dealsinapinch@hotmail.com

Kelly Elling – 320.894.6794 / elling@lp.k12.mn.us