Lester Prairie School bulletin for Feb. 25

LESTER PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL BULLETIN for Wednesday,  February 25,   2009.
•    Congratulations to the Boys’ Basketball Team on their win last night  64 – 49 over Heritage.             They will now play Friday night in the Conference Tournament Championship Game at 7:45 at Heritage Christian Academy vs. Maranatha. (We are the home team.)  Bus times:  LP 5:30/HT 5:45

•    Congratulations to the Girls’ Basketball Teams on their wins last night over PACT Charter School.     JV Score:  LPHT  46  -  PACT  11
V Score:  LPHT  55  -  PACT  47
The girl’s next game is on Friday at Mayer Lutheran.

•    Thursday (2/26) – C/JV BBB at GSL (C at 3:45 and JV at 5:00 p.m.) Bus times:  HT 3:05/LP 3:15

Menu: Dunkers w/Mozzarella Cheese, Italian Dipping Sauce, Green Beans,
Apple Crisp, PB, Jelly or Butter Bread, Milk, Salad Bar.

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•    Congratulations to all the participants in yesterday’s Science Fair.  All of you deserve special recognition in making this year’s fair top-notch.
The following students earned awards:
Grade 3:  Andrew Jackson – 1st; Max Vergin – 2nd; Emily Schultz & Callie Sebora – 3rd
Grade 4:  Jamie DeBruyckere & Deanna Bondhus – 1st; Braden Cederstrom – 2nd;
Hope Feltmann & Tori Trettin – 3rd
Grade 5:  Harley Hentges – 1st
Grade 6:  Jacob Roth – 1st; Caleb Sebora – 2nd; Robby McBee & Edison Yellick – 3rd
Thanks to all the teachers and staff for your efforts.
–Mr. K.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY TO KAIMAN BONDHUS!!
–From your family and all your friends

•    Mrs. Cederstrom is out today.  There will be no elementary lessons.
1st hour:  all band/choir students will go to Mr. Rue.
6th hour:  all band/choir students will go to Mr. Johnson.

•    Detention today (3:05-3:50 p.m.) in Room 152 with Mr. Neubarth.
•    Mandatory Yearbook Meeting – Today after school in the H.S. Computer Lab.  All staff must attend.

•    We have a confirmed a case of Fifth disease in our school.  Pregnant women or children with weakened immune systems, sickle cell anemia, or other blood disorders should call their healthcare provider if they have been exposed.

•    All students that were given the TFY Applications and are planning on attending please return the applications to Mrs. Mattson by Thursday.
•    Jr. High Play Practice – Friday, Feb 27 at 3:10 p.m. on the stage

•    Also, Seniors, Meet the Bulldogs Profiles are due on Friday this week. Please turn them in to Mrs. Mattson or Carol.

•    Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity Spring sports meeting and registration.  Sunday,
March 1 at 6:30pm in the Holy Trinity Gym.  This is a REQUIRED meeting for
all students (and their parents) participating in spring sports.

•    BBB PARENTS’ NIGHT 2009 – Parents’ Night will be held at Lester Prairie High School Tuesday, March 3 for all A, B, C squad members.  All players and parents will be announced before the varsity game at approximately 7:15.  There will be refreshments and a short program immediately after the varsity game in the cafeteria.  HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!

•    Senior Pictures need to be turned in by March 20.  Please give to Mr. Weber.

PENNIES FOR PATIENTS FUNDRAISER RESULTS
P-K    $  4.60    Grade 7    $  119.17
K     8.91    Grade 8     90.21
*Winner    1-M    172.09    Grade 9    9.53
1-B    15.99    Grade 10     15.30
2-R    16.44                  *Winner    Grade 11     128.31
2-K     32.61    Grade 12     43.85
3-B     51.42    Staff/Teachers     54.73
*Winner    3/4-B    162.24    Pennies/Suckers    400.91
4-A     27.81
5-G     97.15
5 /6-H    148.90
6-K     19.75
TOTAL  FOR  PENNIES  FOR  PATIENTS    $1,619.92

•    Spring Drivers’ Ed Class  – due to low numbers, the Drivers’ Ed Class will be postponed until either June 4 or June 8.  We will let you know when a date has been finalized. The class will run for a two-week period (3 hours per day). Students must be 15 years of age by the start of the class. Fees:  $90 for District resident or current open enrolled student; $125 for Out of District students.  Forms are available in the high school office.

LESTER PRAIRIE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION
BULLDOG BASH
FUNDRAISER
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2009
Blue Note Ballroom, Winsted
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Social Hour/Cash Bar
7:30 p.m. Dinner, Dessert & Coffee
Silent Auction
8:30 p.m. Live Auction
An evening of fun and socializing – all for a great cause!
Our School – Our Children – Our Future
Cost:  $25 Donation per person – 2 Meat Buffet
Tickets Available until March 10, 2009 at:            Or contact:     Sheila Jilek
LP School Offices                     PO Box 295
Angvall Hardware & Mercantile             Lester Prairie, MN  55354
Big Don’s Carthedral                    320-395-2186
First Community Bank LP

•    The Lester Prairie Foundation for Education, Inc. – is accepting donations of auction items (anything from handmade items, woodworking pieces, sports items or tickets, themed gift baskets, etc.)  We ask that all items be in before March 1 so that we can get the auction booklet printed.  If you have an item to donate, please contact Sheila Jilek at 395-2186, Karla Heigl at 395-9844, Kelli Machemehl at 395-2844 or Rollie Radtke at 395-2913.  Remember, purchasing a ticket and attending is also a donation.  The generous people that we have in our school and community has really made the success of this event build each year.  Thanks for your past and continued support – See you on March 28!

College Rep Visits:

Scholarships Available:
•    U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program – Deadline: Feb. 28, 2009
•    Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache (SAMMY Scholarship) – Deadline: March 6, 2009
•    Minnesota Timberwolves Fast Break Foundation Scholarship – Deadline:  March 6, 2009
•    American Legion Auxiliary Dept. of MN Scholarship – Deadline:  March 15, 2009
•    Ridgeview Friends & Family 2009 Scholarship Program – Deadline:  April 1, 2009
(See Mrs. Mattson for an application.)
•    The American Legion Memorial Scholarship – Deadline:  April 1, 2009
•    The Minnesota Legionnaire Insurance Trust Scholarship – Deadline:  April 1, 2009
•    Minnesota AFL-CIO Scholarships – Deadline:  April 30, 2009
•    American Lung Assn. & the Minnesota Soybean Growers Assn. Scholarship–Deadline: April 30, 09
•    Plato Fire District Application -
To obtain more information regarding these scholarships go to the school web page and find the College Scholarship link under Mrs. Mattson’s page or See Mrs. Mattson for details!