NORTH STAR LEAGUE
Buffalo at Delano, 7:30 p.m.
Hutchinson at Loretto, 7:30 p.m.

The all school photo will be taken Monday, May 21 at 8:30 am. All staff and students should be dismissed at
8:25 am and report to the street on the north side of the gym. We will be doing a photo similar to last year. This
photo will be in the High School yearbook.  (Weather makeup date: Tuesday, May 22)

There will be a Junior Class Meeting on Friday, May 18 during 3rd hour in Ms. Olson’s Room.  Go to your 3rd
hour class for attendance and then report to Ms. Olson.  We will be discussing the class trip and handing out
registration forms.  If you have any questions please see Ms. Olson.

Seniors:  Your $16 deposit for your graduation robe needs to be paid immediately.  Also, for those that ordered
an extra tassel, you need to pay $6.00.  Take care of this with the office.  Thank you!

The elementary music concert will be tonight (Thursday) night at 7:00 in the gym.

The Cross Country sign up form is in the office.

Grades 10-12 will be attending a mock crash on Friday, May 18 at 1:00.

Lunch changes for Friday, May 18:  The Senior High lunch will be held from 12:17 to 12:42.  The 3-5 grade
lunch will be held from 12:46 – 1:12.  The reason for the change is the mock crash.

Future Problem Solving Fundraiser:  Walking Tacos will be served at Holasek’s Greenhouse on Saturday, May
19 from 11:00- 1:00.  The cost for one is $3.00 or two for $5.00.  This fundraiser is to help support the Future
Problem Trip to the International Bowl which will be held in Bloomington, Indiana on June 6-10.  Thanks for
your support!

On June 1 the Lester Prairie schools will be moving all school room items into the gymnasium so that our
school project may begin June 4.  I am looking for students in grades 7-12 who will be willing to come to the
school that morning at 8am to help move.  There is a sign up in the office.  Please make sure that when you sign
up you will be here.  Lunch will be provided.  Thank you for helping make Lester Prairie a great school.
-  Mr. McNulty

Due to the Lester Prairie School project, there will NOT be school on Thursday, May 31 for all grades.
Graduation practice and the senior class plans are still in place for this day.  I am sending out this notice 3-
weeks ahead so families can make plans for the students.

Seniors:  We will meet in the choir/band room at 12:55 TODAY to practice the senior song.  Thank you! – Mr.
Rue

Found:  A pair of glasses in a black Callaway case.  Please claim in the office.

All lockers in the locker rooms must be cleaned out by Thursday, May 24.  Thank you!

Elementary Basketball Camp Form for next year’s 1st through 6th graders (Boys and Girls) was sent home with
the students.  The camp will be held June 11-14.  The camp will be held at Holy Trinity Gym due to remodeling
at LP Schools.

Basketball Players Grades 7-12 (boys and girls):  The Mini Camp Forms and Bulldog Breakfast Club forms are
in the LP School Office for you to pick up.  Work on your basketball skills this summer.  All camps will be held
at Holy Trinity Gym due to remodeling in LP Schools this summer.

Students who have obtained their driving instruction permit need to see Mr. Bjork to get on the Behind The
Wheel schedule.
Since the weather is getting nicer and we are looking forward to wearing our summer outfits, it is a good time to
remind everyone about appropriate dress for school.  The following items are not permitted to be worn at
school:  Short-shorts, spaghetti straps, short skirts, muscle shirts, no underwear showing.  Please be respectful to
others and dress appropriately.

The Lester Prairie AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY will be in school Friday AM, May 18, 2012 to
distribute the familiar red, handcrafted poppies.  It is a way for everyone to honor our Veterans who have served
and died for the American ideals of freedom, justice and equality.  All donation received will be used for
Veterans programs.

The Lester Prairie Police Department will be conducting a Bike Rodeo on May 24th, 2012 at 3:30 PM.  The
Bike Rodeo will be located at the Lester Prairie High School.  Students will receive a brief informative speech
about bike safety and will have the opportunity to show case their abilities on the course.  All participants must
wear shoes and helmets for the course.  There will also be a drawing for 2 Bikes and Ice Cream will be
provided.  Students are asked to sign up at the Lester Prairie High School.  Hope to see you at the rodeo!

Reminder – No student is permitted to ride in a vehicle between 8:15 am – 3:15 pm without permission from the
office.  This permission slip will be kept on file.

Driver’s Education students:  For those that signed up for the June class if you want to purchase a printed copy
of the Minnesota Driver’s Manual, you  need to bring Mr. Bjork an additional $8.00.  Many of you already paid
for one but some missed that in the registration form.  You need to either purchase a book from me or print out
the PDF file from the Dept. of Public Safety website.  See Mr. Bjork if you have questions.

Seniors:  If you are going to be visiting colleges, please be sure to fill out the College Visit Form from Mrs.
Mattson at least two days prior to your visit.  Thank you!

Homework Help is available for grades 2-12 in the media center from 3-4 p.m. on Tues., Wed., and Thurs.

Please do not use the gym from 6-8 am on Wednesday mornings. Thanks!

Lester Prairie High School

Weekly Activities Schedule

Thursday, May 17 V Baseball vs. BL-H in LP 5:00 pm
JV Baseball vs. BL-H in New Germany 5:00 pm
Practices:  JV/V softball in LP, track in LP
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

Friday, May 18 V Baseball vs. HLWW in Winsted 4:30 pm
JV Baseball vs. HLWW in LP 4:30 pm
V Softball vs. Nicolett in LP 5:00 pm
C Baseball @ HLWW 4:30 pm
*Bus time LP 3:00/HT 3:15 (dismiss at 2:50)
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

Saturday, May 19 Track @ Conference Track Meet (Richfield HS)
*Bus time HT 7:00/LP 7:15 am

**Spring Schedule Subject to Change Due To Weather**

Menu:  Sub Sandwiches with Ham or Turkey or Bologna, Lettuce, Onions, Pickles, Cheese, Carrots, Baked
Beans, Brownies or Cake, Milk

Visitation will take place Thursday, May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, May 18 at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted, with Father Tony Hesse will be the Celebrant. Interment Holy Trinity Cemetery.

Athletic Awards Ceremony – Will take place Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium recognizing all athletes that have lettered in a varsity sport during the past year. We will also be honoring our Senior Athletes as well Male & Female Athlete of the Year, leadership awards and volunteer awards. Please join us for the ceremony with refreshments to follow.

STUDENTS/ATHLETES: Application forms for the summer speed and agility camp through Ridgeview Sports Medicine are available in the High School Office. Please return completed forms to Mr. Decker ASAP.

BASEBALL: Double Header games at home today with Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa; first pitch is 4 p.m. JV will play at the High School.

Auditions for ‘Brigadoon’ at Community Theatre at Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted. Auditions will take place Tuesday, May 22 or Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. at HLWW High School, 8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake. Auditions will consist of a short prepared song of your choosing (accompanist provided) and cold readings from the script. Actors, musicians (pit), lighting, sound, technical crew, set, costume, marketing, and volunteer help are needed. Contact Director, Belinda Larson, (320) 286-6665 or Margaret Marketon Community Education (320) 534-3600 for ad­ditional information. Rehearsals are planned for June-July, Monday-Fri­days beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. Performances will take place Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 15 – time to be determined.

SUMMER SCHOOL: If you know you need summer school see Mrs. Collins by Friday, June 1.

US Marine Corps visit Wednesday, May 23 during lunch.

May is National Physical Fitness Month. Please join in the fitness activities in the gym during lunch Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays through the end of May.

TEACHERS: Please excuse the following students to help with Blood Drive Friday, May 18th: from 8 to 10:15 a.m. – Joel Koch, Jake Zander, Katie Hirsch, Ryan Gailey, Chris Marketon, Jessica Heuer, Sarah Marketon, Gabby Gruenhagen; and from 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Casey Marketon, Josie Bakeberg, Kenzie Stokes, Katie Utne, Benton Miller, Jackson Triplett, Emily Mages, Becca Zander, Jessica Heuer, Sarah Marketon, and Mason Bobrowske.

TEACHERS: The following students will be absent TODAY, May 17 for the planting of the Crop Plot: Riley Gruenhagen, Dylan Youngren, Blake Klinkner, Ethan Groos, Katie Hirsch, Sarah Marketon, Chris Marketon, Kyla Mauk, William Schanus, and Gabby Gruenhagen.

Hot Lunch: Chicken Patty OWGB, Waffle Fries, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Peaches.

10:00 – Leadership Follow-up meetings by grade

9 – Cafeteria, 10 – Media Center, 11 –Band room, 12-F.A. Center

1:30 – Boys Golf @ St. Cloud –dismissed after 3rd hour leave @ 11:15

2:30 – Track Conference Meet @ Sibley East – 12:45 dismissed-1:00 leave

5:00 – Softball vs Montgomery Lonsdale @ MLHS

6:00 – Knights

Menu today: Sesame Chicken/Rice/Egg Roll/Broccoli/Peaches/Fortune Cookie

Service Project: We will be collecting an offering to send bibles to foreign countries on Friday, May 18. We will also be collecting extra bibles you may have and wish to donate. A bin will be in the F.A. Lobby next week. Thank you.

Football Players – Turn in your $25.00 for the 7 on 7 passing league to Mr. Aurich. Also, all football players who plan to lift with Coach Zipke need to turn in their $5.00 to Mr. Aurich. Max out starts at the end of May.

The last day to check out books from the Media Center this year is next Monday, May 21st. Please have all books returned by Tuesday, May 29th. Thank you.

The junior leader group invites all students to take a survey on moodle concerning a breakfast bar. Please complete the survey as soon as possible.

This Sunday, May 20 at 2:00 PM, the Awards Assembly will be held at MLHS. Letters were sent out to families whose students will be receiving an award. Awards and certificates will be presented for General Scholarship, Service, NHS, Christian Leadership, Athletics, Music, Drama and for other achievements. Everyone is welcome to attend this special program.

Monday, May 21 – The Sacred Music Concert/Fine Arts Exhibit will be held at MLHS at 7:00 PM. Plan to attend the special concert.

LHS will be hosting the 2nd Annual Hoop It Up For AL!, a 3 on 3 Basket Ball Tournament June 30. We are in need of some good portable hoops to use this year. If you have one available, would you contact, Korinne Kramer @ 612-242-8332 or HoopItUpForAL@gmail.com

Juniors this is the last semester to sign up for the College Preparatory Program. Get you applications in soon.

Baseball: Buffalo Lake-Hector at LP/HT (LP); 5 p.m.

Baseball: Southwest Christian at W-M; 5 p.m.

Track & Field: W-M at Minnesota Conference Championships (Sibley East); 2:30 p.m.

Attention all students – Just a reminder that we do not have an OPEN lunch

shift. This means that you MUST go to the lunch room during your lunch period

rather than hanging in the hallways, sitting on the coaches, or working in the

bubble rooms. If you need to study, please get a pass from a teacher for that

time. Again, you should be in the lunch room during your lunch period. Thanks!

Attention all students:

There are still a FEW yearbooks left for sale. If you want one, hurry

down to Ms. Brisse’s room with $65 in cash or check, and see her if

you have any questions.

BPA Members:

The next BPA Meeting will be May 23rd during 5th period

enrichment. Please see Ms. Wilkens or Mr. Stohs for a pass. All

BPA members are required to attend this meeting!

Track & Field: Wright County Conference Championships at Dassel-Cokato; 1 p.m.

Boys Golf: Dassel-Cokato at Burl Oaks Country Club; 2:30 p.m.

Girls Golf: Dassel-Cokato at Baker National Golf Course; 3 p.m.

All area kids and their parents are welcome.

This is the largest event of its kind in Minnesota. Over 15,000 kids have participated in this program over the years.

There will be fishing pros on hand to share their expertise.

Come and enjoy the fishing, demonstrations, vendor booths, food, games, activities, fun, and prizes.

There is something for everyone at this family-friendly event.

For more information on the organization and events, go to www.fishingklinicforkids.com.

The tournament will take place at the Cokato Town and Country Club Golf Course and will be an 18-hole, best-ball scramble, starting at 3 p.m.

The cost is $100 for a four-person team, and there are several ways you can register.

You can call either (320) 286-5001 or (763) 746-6298; or stop by Design & Fabricating Inc. or Thrivent Financial; or go to the website, www.rcisc.com.

There will be plenty of prizes given away, including $200 for the best team score, and $4 for the worst team score, just to name a few.

Registration forms should be mailed to DCRISC Golf Tournament, PO Box 958, Cokato, MN 55321.