Congratulations to Kayla Weinzierl and Taylor Kriz who were selected as “Junior Ambassador for a Day”.

Congratulations to our 2012 SnoFest Candidates.  Coronation will be held on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Queen Candidates King Candidates  Princess Candidates  Prince Candidates
Kristi Edblom  Alex Bebo   Steph Lohse   Trey Fiecke
Samantha Krone Jared Kadrie   Madisyn Radtke  Adam Heigl
Courtney Roufs Colin Messer   Taylor Trettin   Blair Jilek
MC’s
Franzi Wunsch Garrett Schultz

Snofest Dress Up Days
Monday:  Pajama Day
Tuesday:  TV/Movie Character Day
Wednesday:  Activity Day
Thursday:  Spirit Day
Friday:  Whiteout Day
Blacklight Dance after the game- cost is $3 and Patrick Keil is DJing!
Wear white OR neon colors to the dance and you will glow under the blacklights!

The guest list for the SnoFest Dance on Friday, Feb. 17th is in the office.  You must sign up your out of school
guests.

The Jr. Cheerleaders will be performing at the SnoFest Coronation on Monday, Feb. 13th.  Jr. Cheerleaders
should be in the library by 6:30 on Monday and should be dressed in black t-shirts and black pants with tennis
shoes.  If they have a black cheer camp t-shirt from a previous year they can wear that.   They should have their
hair in a ponytail or pigtails, if possible.  They will also cheer on Thursday, Feb. 16th at halftime of the boys
varsity basketball game.  Game time is 7:30.  Jr. Cheerleaders will not have to pay to get in to the game, but a
supervising adult will have to pay.  If you have any questions, please call Jill Fiecke at 320-894-7326.

The high school band will be playing for snofest coronation on Monday (Feb. 13) night. Please be in the band
room by 6:50 pm.

Juniors:  Those who sold pizza are invited to our pizza party on Tuesday, February 14th.  Please pay $4.00 to
Morgan by Mon., Feb. 13th.  The party will be during Sr. Lunch in Ms. Olson’s Room.   Bring your own drink.

The library needs your help!  2 workdays have been set to finish organizing the library.  Join us on Sunday,
February 12th from 4:30-7:30pm and Monday, February 20th from 6-9pm.  We need as many volunteers as we
can get!

There is a Track & Field sign-up sheet in the office.

There will be an Elementary Student Council meeting on Friday, Feb. 10 at 1:00 in the FCS Room.

The LA8 students will attend The Diary of Anne Frank play on Tuesday, Feb. 28 for the school day.

Attention: All parents of boys basketball players – “C” squad, Jr. Varsity, Varsity, and student managers
WHAT: Parents Night
DATE:  Thursday, February 16, 2012 vs. GFW
PLACE: Lester Prairie High School Gym
TIME:  Game Times 4:30/6:00/7:30
The players and parents will be announced between the JV and Varsity games, so please be there early so you
don’t miss it.  It is important to your child!  Thanks!
-Please join us after the game in the cafeteria for root beer floats!
THANKS! – LP/HT Bulldog Boys Basketball Coaches

Junior Class Concession Stand Workers for the Girl’s Basketball Game on Tuesday, Feb. 14 are Brenna Messer,
Ashle Lukes, Elizabeth Hecksel.  Please be at the school by 5:45 pm.  Se Ms. Olson 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.

LP Foundation for Education – BULLDOG BASH!!  The date is set – March 31, 2012.  Invites and tickets will
be out soon.  Please watch for further information regarding this great event.
Twenty LPHS students will be heading to Sawyer AFB in Gwinn, Michigan this summer for a mission trip.
They will be hosting a Valentine’s Dinner on Sunday, February 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Pauls
Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie.  Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the dinner.  All proceeds
will go to help fund this Mission Trip.  LPHS students that will be going on this Mission Trip are Alex Kaluza,
Krista Lange, Miranda Buesing, Jacob Paschke, Morgan Roush, Ryan Quast, Peyton Thiry, Zach Roth, Nick
Machemehl, Spencer Radtke, Alex Heigl, Taylor Ziermann, Danielle Lohse, Courtney Scoblic, Emily Schnaer,
Hannah Litzau, Caleb Sebora, Nicole Trettin, Jacob Roth and Mitchell Roth.  The trip is being put together by
Jenna Countrymann, DCE at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie.  The trip will be led by Jenna and her
husband, Brad.  We appreciate any help and support for our trip.  Come  treat your sweetheart to a good meal!
The McLeod County East Dollars for Scholars Chowmein Dinner will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012
from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the LP School Cafeteria.  The dinner includes Chicken Chowmein over Crisp
Noodles, Egg Roll, White Rice, Ice Cream, Fortune Cookie and Beverage.  The cost is $6.00 for adults and
$4.50 for children under 12.  This year the Dollars for Scholars will award 13 scholarships totaling $14,000 for
2012 graduating seniors.  Please come and stay after dinner and support the Bulldog Basketball Team!
The Lester Prairie School is participating in the Pennies for Patients campaign for the Leukemia Lymphoma
Society.  Our school goal is to raise $2012 to help benefit Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s research of childhood
Cancer.  We are helping stop childhood cancer one penny at a time.  This weeks class totals are:

Preschool Kindergarten 1-Brandel 1-Murphy 2-Roth  2-Bayerl 3-Kramer
$54,44  $61.06  $36.67  $35.17  $47.23  $46.95  $22.54

3-Anderberg 4-Buchholtz 5 Grams 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade
$117.79 $145.53 $120.92 $2.61  $21.51  $0.72  $16.82

10th grade 11th grade 12th grade Suckers Elem. Total H.S. Total School Total
$175.51 $25.35  $24.20  $94.39  $688.30 $266.72 $1,049.41
Please do not use the gym from 6-8 am on Wednesday mornings. Thanks!

The Junior Class Prom Committee will be meeting Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 3:05 pm in Ms. Olson’s Room.

Anyone wishing to chaperone the snofest ski trip on Wed., Feb. 15 should contact Mr. Weber.

Snofest Activity Day is Wednesday, February 15th.  All students who have time to make up, have an outstanding
detention, or have unpaid class dues may not participate in Activity Day.  Students in grades 6-12 who have 2 or
more F’s may not participate in Activity Day unless the F’s are cleared by Tuesday, February 14th at 8:30 a.m.
Also if you have one F and outstanding homework you may not participated unless it is cleared by 8:30 a.m. on
Tuesday, Feb. 14th.  Teachers will submit ineligible student names to Mr. McNulty on the morning of Tuesday,
February 14th.  Ineligible students will be assigned to teachers at school during Activity Day on Wednesday,
February 15th. Students should sign-up in the office for Activity Day by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10.  All
permission slips and money must be turned in to the office by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, February 13.  Permission
slips for grades 9-12 may be picked up in the office.  Permission slips for grades 6-8 were handed out in their
classrooms.  Activity Day choices are listed below:

Grade 6    Grades 7 & 8    Grades 9-12
Lunch at Pizza Ranch in Glencoe Lunch at Pizza Ranch in Glencoe Mall of America
& Bowling in Hutchinson  & Bowling in Hutchinson  OR
OR     Skiing at Buck Hill
Skiing at Buck Hill

Science Fair Results from yesterday:

3rd grade: Environmental Science 1st Zach Jackson & Jason Zimprich
Physical Science  1st  Daphne Schiedel
Physical Science  2nd  Jayden Alsleben

4th grade: Physical Science  1st Ellenya Urzedowski, Myranda Hentges, Emily Rademacher
Physical Science  2nd William McBee & Jack Widmer
Physical Science  3rd  Logan Krone

5th grade: Physical Science  1st Grace Jeurissen

6th grade: Zoology & Humans  1st Kayla Weinzierl
Zoology & Humans  2nd  Arlene Nowak
Zoology & Humans  3rd  Renee Ahlbrecht
Physical Science  1st Elizabeth Krienke
Physical Science  2nd Rileigh Shackelton
Physical Science  3rd Tallon Schwantes
Medicine & Health  1st  Maggie Piehl
Medicine & Health  2nd Emma Blashack
Medicine & Health  3rd Hunter Baker
Product Testing  1st Chase Engelke
Product Testing  2nd Emily Schultz
Product Testing  3rd Wyatt Teubert
Environmental Science 1st Andrew Jackson
Botany    2nd Trevor Schuette
Lester Prairie High School

Weekly Activities Schedule

Friday, February 10  JV/V Girls @ Trinity 6:00/7:30 pm
Bus time:  LP 4:15/HT 4:30
Wrestling @ Mound 5:00 pm
Practices:  JH girls at HT, JH boys in LP, C/JV/V boys in
LP
Shuttle bus schedule:  LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 6:00/HT – LP 6:15

Saturday, February 11  C squad Boys @ Maranatha 2:00 pm (Conference
Tournament)
Bus time:  LP 11:45/HT 12:00

Monday, February 13  Snow Fest Week at LP
Coronation at 7:00 pm
Practices:  JH girls in LP, JH boys at HT, JV/V girls in LP,
C/JV/V boys at HT – Varsities will practice first
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:30/HT – LP 5:45

Tuesday, February 14  V Girls vs. Bethany 6:30 pm in LP (varsity only)
JH Girls vs. PACT 4:15 at HT (8th grade only)
JH Boys vs. PACT 5:15 at HT (8th grade only)
C/JV/V Boys @ Bethany 4:30/6:00/7:30
Bus time – HT 2:45/LP 3:00 – dismiss at 2:50
**NO SHUTTLE SCHEDULED**

Wednesday, February 15 Practices:  C/JV/V boys in LP, JV/V girls at HT
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

Thursday, February 16 C/JV/V Boys vs. GFW 4:30/6:00/7:30 in LP (parents
night)
Practices:  JH girls at HT, JV/V girls at HT
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
HT – LP 6:00

Friday, February 17 C/JV/V Boys vs. SW Christian 4:30/6:00/7:30 in LP
(Future Hoopsters night)
Snowfest Dance to follow boys game
Practices:  JH girls in LP, JH boys at HT, JV/V girls at HT
Shuttle bus schedule:  LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
HT – LP 6:00

Saturday, February 18 JV/V Girls @ Trinity (conference tournament) TBA
Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser
“Shop with your  for a Cure”
Crafters, Small Business Vendors, Bake Sale,
and Kids Carnival
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
9am to 2pm at Holy Trinity School Gymnasium
110 Winsted Ave W, Winsted MN

HELP US FIGHT TO
FIND A CURE!
These four local kids(L to R)Jack Entinger,  Nikki Rischmiller, Ashley Hoese,
and (Back) KayLyn Bunn live in the surrounding communities and have two
things in common. They all have Juvenile(type 1) diabetes and like over a
million others with the disease want a cure to be found. It would be a dream
come true for all of them.  They would have the freedom of no more finger
pokes, insulin injections, carb. counting, and worry of all the devastating
complications such as heart disease, kidney and nerve damage, and blindness.
JDRF is committed to finding a Cure for the sake of both children and adults.

Come and support a great Cause. Something for Everyone!

Valentines, Easter, Mothers & Fathers Day are perfect reasons to “SHOP WITH
YOUR ” for all the special people in your life. Many Crafters and Small
Business Vendors will be here to help raise money for Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation (JDRF).
There will be:
Hand knit and crochet items, Clothing, 5th Ave Jewelry, Lia Sophia, Pampered
Chef, Party Lite, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Scentsy, Heritage Makers,
Stampin Up, Usborne Books, Thirty-one gifts, Health Nutrition-Amway, Watkins,
Beauti Control, Ultimate Body Applicator, Body by VI,
Duran Photography, Sports Cards (buying and selling), Schwan’s Truckload
Sale.

KIDS, come to the Carnival for games, face painting, sandy candy, hair
feathers, temporary tattoos, and lots of FUN!!

In addition, there will be a Bake Sale, Silent Auction and Raffle items, food and
beverages.  All proceeds from these events will go to JDRF.

Menu:  Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza or Chicken Quesidilla or Yogurt & Cheese Stick, Lettuce Salad, Fruit
Smoothies, Bread

Day 104

Lunch for today:   Homemade Cream of Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese, Fruit

Students are reminded to keep backpacks and gym bags out of the hallways on all floors and off the tops of lockers.  We have locker rooms for gym bags and plenty of empty lockers for backpacks.  From now on any bags left on the floor or on top of lockers will be brought to the office and you will have to pay a fine to get them back.

The student council will be selling candy grams during lunch today.  Candy hearts will be $.50 a box or 3 for $1.00.  Sellers are Matthew Remer, Joe Otto, and Michael Tussing.

3:20 – JHGB practice at HT

3:20 – JHBB practice at LP

4:30 – BBB practice at LP

6/7:30 – GBB – A – Trinity – bus leaves at 4:30

The Snofest dance will be held tomorrow night from 8-11:00pm.  Remember that this is a semi-formal with boys expected to wear dress pants, shirts and ties and girls appropriate dresses.

There is a sign-up sheet at the office for those of you who are bringing a guest.  Please get them signed up today.

There will be a NHS meeting on Tuesday morning, Feb. 14 at 7:30 in Mrs. D’s room.  Members should bring their ticket money and donated food items to the meeting.  Also you will be signing parents up for work shifts.

Lester Prairie will have their Snofest coronation on Monday evening at 7:00pm.  Girls and boys basketball players as well as One-Act play members are asked to attend as you will be recognized.

Messages in the office:     Joe Otto

Congratulations to our 2012 SnoFest Candidates.  Coronation will be held on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Queen Candidates King Candidates  Princess Candidates  Prince Candidates
Kristi Edblom  Alex Bebo   Steph Lohse   Trey Fiecke
Samantha Krone Jared Kadrie   Madisyn Radtke  Adam Heigl
Courtney Roufs Colin Messer   Taylor Trettin   Blair Jilek
MC’s
Franzi Wunsch Garrett Schultz

We will be announcing the “Junior Ambassador for a Day” on Friday, Feb 10th at 8:20 am at the LPS.
The two girls chosen will come to the office at that time to be crowned, for pictures and to receive some prizes.
Thank you, Melissa Williams

Girls Basketball practice will be after school at HT from 3:20-5:15 instead of 4:30-6:15.

There is no junior high boys basketball practice today.

There will be pep band for Thursday’s game. Please be in the band room at 6:55pm.

The high school band will be playing for snofest coronation on Monday (Feb. 13) night. Please be in the band
room by 6:50 pm.

Student Council:  Meeting THURSDAY during senior high lunch to finalize Snofest plans and discuss the
dance.

Juniors:  Those who sold pizza are invited to our pizza party on Tuesday, February 14th.  Please pay $4.00 to
Morgan by Monday, February 13th.  The party will be during Sr. Lunch in Ms. Olson’s Room.   Bring your own
drink.

Attention: All parents of boys basketball players – “C” squad, Jr. Varsity, Varsity, and student managers
WHAT: Parents Night
DATE:  Thursday, February 16, 2012 vs. GFW
PLACE: Lester Prairie High School Gym
TIME:  Game Times 4:30/6:00/7:30
The players and parents will be announced between the JV and Varsity games, so please be there early so you
don’t miss it.  It is important to your child!  Thanks!
-Please join us after the game in the cafeteria for root beer floats!
THANKS! – LP/HT Bulldog Boys Basketball Coaches

There is a Track & Field sign-up sheet in the office.

There will be a Junior Class Prom Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 3:05 pm in Ms. Olson’s Room

Junior Class Concession Stand Workers for the Boy’s Basketball Game on Thursday, Feb. 9 are Miranda
Buesing, Elizabeth Hecksel and Krista Lange.  Please be at the school by 5:45 pm.  Questions – See Ms. Olson

Junior Class Concession Stand Workers for the Girl’s Basketball Game on Tuesday, Feb. 14 are Brenna Messer,
Ashle Lukes, Elizabeth Hecksel.  Please be at the school by 5:45 pm.  Se Ms. Olson if you have questions.

There will be an Elementary Student Council meeting on Friday, Feb. 10 at 1:00 in the FCS Room.

The LA8 students will attend The Diary of Anne Frank play on Tuesday, Feb. 28 for the school day.

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!

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

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

LP Foundation for Education – BULLDOG BASH!!  The date is set – March 31, 2012.  Invites and tickets will
be out soon.  Please watch for further information regarding this great event.
Twenty LPHS students will be heading to Sawyer AFB in Gwinn, Michigan this summer for a mission trip.
They will be hosting a Valentine’s Dinner on Sunday, February 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Pauls
Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie.  Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the dinner.  All proceeds
will go to help fund this Mission Trip.  LPHS students that will be going on this Mission Trip are Alex Kaluza,
Krista Lange, Miranda Buesing, Jacob Paschke, Morgan Roush, Ryan Quast, Peyton Thiry, Zach Roth, Nick
Machemehl, Spencer Radtke, Alex Heigl, Taylor Ziermann, Danielle Lohse, Courtney Scoblic, Emily Schnaer,
Hannah Litzau, Caleb Sebora, Nicole Trettin, Jacob Roth and Mitchell Roth.  The trip is being put together by
Jenna Countrymann, DCE at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie.  The trip will be led by Jenna and her
husband, Brad.  We appreciate any help and support for our trip.  Come and treat your sweetheart to a good
meal!
The McLeod County East Dollars for Scholars Chowmein Dinner will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012
from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the LP School Cafeteria.  The dinner includes Chicken Chowmein over Crisp
Noodles, Egg Roll, White Rice, Ice Cream, Fortune Cookie and Beverage.  The cost is $6.00 for adults and
$4.50 for children under 12.  This year the Dollars for Scholars will award 13 scholarships totaling $14,000 for
2012 graduating seniors.  Please come and support this great organization and stay after dinner and support the
Bulldog Basketball Team!
The Lester Prairie School is participating in the Pennies for Patients campaign for the Leukemia Lymphoma
Society.  Our school goal is to raise $2012 to help benefit Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s research of childhood
Cancer.  We are helping stop childhood cancer one penny at a time.  This weeks class totals are:

Preschool Kindergarten 1-Brandel 1-Murphy 2-Roth  2-Bayerl 3-Kramer
$54,44  $61.06  $36.67  $35.17  $47.23  $46.95  $22.54

3-Anderberg 4-Buchholtz 5 Grams 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade
$117.79 $145.53 $120.92 $2.61  $21.51  $0.72  $16.82

10th grade 11th grade 12th grade Suckers Elem. Total H.S. Total School Total
$175.51 $25.35  $24.20  $94.39  $688.30 $266.72 $1,049.41

Anyone wishing to chaperone the snofest ski trip on Wed., Feb. 15 should contact Mr. Weber.

Snofest Activity Day is Wednesday, February 15th.  All students who have time to make up, have an outstanding
detention, or have unpaid class dues may not participate in Activity Day.  Students in grades 6-12 who have 2 or
more F’s may not participate in Activity Day unless the F’s are cleared by Tuesday, February 14th at 8:30 a.m.
Also if you have one F and outstanding homework you may not participated unless it is cleared by 8:30 a.m. on
Tuesday, Feb. 14th.  Teachers will submit ineligible student names to Mr. McNulty on the morning of Tuesday,
February 14th.  Ineligible students will be assigned to teachers at school during Activity Day on Wednesday,
February 15th. Students should sign-up in the office for Activity Day by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10.  All
permission slips and money must be turned in to the office by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, February 13.  Permission
slips for grades 9-12 may be picked up in the office.  Permission slips for grades 6-8 were handed out in their
classrooms.  Activity Day choices are listed below:

Grade 6    Grades 7 & 8    Grades 9-12
Lunch at Pizza Ranch in Glencoe Lunch at Pizza Ranch in Glencoe Mall of America
& Bowling in Hutchinson  & Bowling in Hutchinson  OR
OR     Skiing at Buck Hill
Skiing at Buck Hill

Lester Prairie High School

Weekly Activities Schedule

Thursday, February 9  C/JV/V Boys vs. Trinity 4:30/6:00/7:30 pm in LP
Wrestling in GSL 5:00 pm
JH Girls @ HLWW 4:00 pm (HLWW middle school)
Bus time LP 3:05/HT 3:20
Practices:  JH boys at HT, JV/V at HT
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 6:00/HT – LP 6:15

Friday, February 10  JV/V Girls @ Trinity 6:00/7:30 pm
Bus time:  LP 4:15/HT 4:30
Wrestling @ Mound 5:00 pm
Practices:  JH girls at HT, JH boys in LP, C/JV/V boys in
LP
Shuttle bus schedule:  LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 6:00/HT – LP 6:15

Saturday, February 11  C squad Boys @ Maranatha 2:00 pm (Conference
Tournament)
Bus time:  LP 11:45/HT 12:00
Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser
“Shop with your  for a Cure”
Crafters, Small Business Vendors, Bake Sale,
and Kids Carnival
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
9am to 2pm at Holy Trinity School Gymnasium
110 Winsted Ave W, Winsted MN

HELP US FIGHT TO
FIND A CURE!
These four local kids(L to R)Jack Entinger,  Nikki Rischmiller, Ashley Hoese,
and (Back) KayLyn Bunn live in the surrounding communities and have two
things in common. They all have Juvenile(type 1) diabetes and like over a
million others with the disease want a cure to be found. It would be a dream
come true for all of them.  They would have the freedom of no more finger
pokes, insulin injections, carb. counting, and worry of all the devastating
complications such as heart disease, kidney and nerve damage, and blindness.
JDRF is committed to finding a Cure for the sake of both children and adults.

Come and support a great Cause. Something for Everyone!

Valentines, Easter, Mothers & Fathers Day are perfect reasons to “SHOP WITH
YOUR ” for all the special people in your life. Many Crafters and Small
Business Vendors will be here to help raise money for Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation (JDRF).
There will be:
Hand knit and crochet items, Clothing, 5th Ave Jewelry, Lia Sophia, Pampered
Chef, Party Lite, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Scentsy, Heritage Makers,
Stampin Up, Usborne Books, Thirty-one gifts, Health Nutrition-Amway, Watkins,
Beauti Control, Ultimate Body Applicator, Body by VI,
Duran Photography, Sports Cards (buying and selling), Schwan’s Truckload
Sale.

KIDS, come to the Carnival for games, face painting, sandy candy, hair
feathers, temporary tattoos, and lots of FUN!!

In addition, there will be a Bake Sale, Silent Auction and Raffle items, food and
beverages.  All proceeds from these events will go to JDRF.

Menu:  Sloppy Joe or Turkey Burger or PB&J, Corn, Lettuce Salad, Juice, Butter Bread, Milk

Congratulations to our 2012 SnoFest Candidates.  Coronation will be held on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Queen Candidates King Candidates  Princess Candidates  Prince Candidates
Kristi Edblom  Alex Bebo   Steph Lohse   Trey Fiecke
Samantha Krone Jared Kadrie   Madisyn Radtke  Adam Heigl
Courtney Roufs Colin Messer   Taylor Trettin   Blair Jilek
MC’s
Franzi Wunsch Garrett Schultz

We will be announcing the “Junior Ambassador for a Day” on Friday, Feb 10th at 8:20 am at the LPS.
The two girls chosen will come to the office at that time to be crowned, for pictures and to receive some prizes.
Thank you, Melissa Williams

There will be pep band for Thursday’s game. Please be in the band room at 6:55pm.

The high school band will be playing for snofest coronation on Monday (Feb. 13) night. Please be in the band
room by 6:50 pm.

Student Council:  Meeting THURSDAY during senior high lunch to finalize Snofest plans and discuss the
dance.

One-Act:  Mandatory meeting after school on Wednesday from 3:15 until we get done to clean up costumes and
makeup. Please let Mrs. Buckentin know as soon as possible if you can’t be there so that you can schedule
another time to do your part in cleaning backstage!

Financial Aid Night for Seniors and their parents will be held TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. in the Lester Prairie
Media Center.

Thank you to the 10th graders that came to help with decorations last night!!  It was great to see so many there~
We will be setting up at 5:30 on Monday night, so will need you there to set up prior to Coronation and tear
down afterward.  Thanks!

The next free lunch is TODAY.

Attention: All parents of boys basketball players – “C” squad, Jr. Varsity, Varsity, and student managers
WHAT: Parents Night
DATE:  Thursday, February 16, 2012 vs. GFW
PLACE: Lester Prairie High School Gym
TIME:  Game Times 4:30/6:00/7:30
The players and parents will be announced between the JV and Varsity games, so please be there early so you
don’t miss it.  It is important to your child!  Thanks!
-Please join us after the game in the cafeteria for root beer floats!
THANKS! – LP/HT Bulldog Boys Basketball Coaches

There is a Track & Field sign-up sheet in the office.

There will be a Junior Class Prom Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 3:05 pm in Ms. Olson’s Room

Junior Class Concession Stand Workers for the Boy’s Basketball Game on Thursday, Feb. 9 are Miranda
Buesing, Elizabeth Hecksel and Krista Lange.  Please be at the school by 5:45 pm.  Questions – See Ms. Olson

Junior Class Concession Stand Workers for the Girl’s Basketball Game on Tuesday, Feb. 14 are Brenna Messer,
Ashle Lukes, Elizabeth Hecksel.  Please be at the school by 5:45 pm.  Se Ms. Olson if you have questions.

There will be an Elementary Student Council meeting on Friday, Feb. 10 at 1:00 in the FCS Room.

The LA8 students will attend The Diary of Anne Frank play on Tuesday, Feb. 28 for the school day.

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!

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

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

Detention will be with Mr. Roloff in the morning only the week of Feb. 6th.

LP Foundation for Education – BULLDOG BASH!!  The date is set – March 31, 2012.  Invites and tickets will
be out soon.  Please watch for further information regarding this great event.
The McLeod County East Dollars for Scholars Chowmein Dinner will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012
from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the LP School Cafeteria.  The dinner includes Chicken Chowmein over Crisp
Noodles, Egg Roll, White Rice, Ice Cream, Fortune Cookie and Beverage.  The cost is $6.00 for adults and
$4.50 for children under 12.  This year the Dollars for Scholars will award 13 scholarships totaling $14,000 for
2012 graduating seniors.  Please come and support this great organization and stay after dinner and support the
Bulldog Basketball Team!
The Lester Prairie School is participating in the Pennies for Patients campaign for the Leukemia Lymphoma
Society.  Our school goal is to raise $2012 to help benefit Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s research of childhood
Cancer.  We are helping stop childhood cancer one penny at a time.  This weeks class totals are:

Preschool Kindergarten 1-Brandel 1-Murphy 2-Roth  2-Bayerl 3-Kramer
$31.64  $60.51  $26.06  $35.17  $32.65  $44.67  $21.25

3-Anderberg 4-Buchholtz 5 Grams 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade
$115.80 $142.09 $101.61 0  $18.01  0  $16.17

10th grade 11th grade 12th grade Suckers Elem. Total H.S. Total School Total
$129.01 $1.01  $9.05  $80.75  $611.45 $173.25 $865.45

Anyone wishing to chaperone the snofest ski trip on Wed., Feb. 15th should contact Mr. Weber.

Snofest Activity Day is Wednesday, February 15th.  All students who have time to make up, have an outstanding
detention, or have unpaid class dues may not participate in Activity Day.  Students in grades 6-12 who have 2 or
more F’s may not participate in Activity Day unless the F’s are cleared by Tuesday, February 14th at 8:30 a.m.
Also if you have one F and outstanding homework you may not participated unless it is cleared by 8:30 a.m. on
Tuesday, Feb. 14th.  Teachers will submit ineligible student names to Mr. McNulty on the morning of Tuesday,
February 14th.  Ineligible students will be assigned to teachers at school during Activity Day on Wednesday,
February 15th. Students should sign-up in the office for Activity Day by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10.  All
permission slips and money must be turned in to the office by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, February 13.  Permission
slips for grades 9-12 may be picked up in the office.  Permission slips for grades 6-8 were handed out in their
classrooms.  Activity Day choices are listed below:

Grade 6    Grades 7 & 8    Grades 9-12
Lunch at Pizza Ranch in Glencoe Lunch at Pizza Ranch in Glencoe Mall of America
& Bowling in Hutchinson  & Bowling in Hutchinson  OR
OR     Skiing at Buck Hill
Skiing at Buck Hill

Lester Prairie High School

Weekly Activities Schedule

Wednesday, February 8 Practices:  JV/V girls at HT, C/JV/V boys in LP
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:30/HT – LP 5:45

Thursday, February 9  C/JV/V Boys vs. Trinity 4:30/6:00/7:30 pm in LP
Wrestling in GSL 5:00 pm
JH Girls @ HLWW 4:00 pm (HLWW middle school)
Bus time LP 3:05/HT 3:20
Practices:  JH boys at HT, JV/V at HT
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 6:00/HT – LP 6:15

Friday, February 10  JV/V Girls @ Trinity 6:00/7:30 pm
Bus time:  LP 4:15/HT 4:30
Wrestling @ Mound 5:00 pm
Practices:  JH girls at HT, JH boys in LP, C/JV/V boys in
LP
Shuttle bus schedule:  LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 6:00/HT – LP 6:15

Saturday, February 11  C squad Boys @ Maranatha 2:00 pm (Conference
Tournament)
Bus time:  LP 11:45/HT 12:00
Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser
“Shop with your  for a Cure”
Crafters, Small Business Vendors, Bake Sale,
and Kids Carnival
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
9am to 2pm at Holy Trinity School Gymnasium
110 Winsted Ave W, Winsted MN

HELP US FIGHT TO
FIND A CURE!
These four local kids(L to R)Jack Entinger,  Nikki Rischmiller, Ashley Hoese,
and (Back) KayLyn Bunn live in the surrounding communities and have two
things in common. They all have Juvenile(type 1) diabetes and like over a
million others with the disease want a cure to be found. It would be a dream
come true for all of them.  They would have the freedom of no more finger
pokes, insulin injections, carb. counting, and worry of all the devastating
complications such as heart disease, kidney and nerve damage, and blindness.
JDRF is committed to finding a Cure for the sake of both children and adults.

Come and support a great Cause. Something for Everyone!

Valentines, Easter, Mothers & Fathers Day are perfect reasons to “SHOP WITH
YOUR ” for all the special people in your life. Many Crafters and Small
Business Vendors will be here to help raise money for Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation (JDRF).
There will be:
Hand knit and crochet items, Clothing, 5th Ave Jewelry, Lia Sophia, Pampered
Chef, Party Lite, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Scentsy, Heritage Makers,
Stampin Up, Usborne Books, Thirty-one gifts, Health Nutrition-Amway, Watkins,
Beauti Control, Ultimate Body Applicator, Body by VI,
Duran Photography, Sports Cards (buying and selling), Schwan’s Truckload
Sale.

KIDS, come to the Carnival for games, face painting, sandy candy, hair
feathers, temporary tattoos, and lots of FUN!!

In addition, there will be a Bake Sale, Silent Auction and Raffle items, food and
beverages.  All proceeds from these events will go to JDRF.

Menu:  Chicken Strips, Plain or in a Wrap or Vegetable Egg Roll, Rice, Baked Beans, Fruit Sauce, Butter
Bread, Milk

Congratulations to our 2012 SnoFest Candidates.  Coronation will be held on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Queen Candidates King Candidates  Princess Candidates  Prince Candidates
Kristi Edblom  Alex Bebo   Steph Lohse   Trey Fiecke
Samantha Krone Jared Kadrie   Madisyn Radtke  Adam Heigl
Courtney Roufs Colin Messer   Taylor Trettin   Blair Jilek
MC’s
Franzi Wunsch Garrett Schultz

We will be announcing the “Junior Ambassador for a Day” on Friday, Feb 10th at 8:20 am at the LPS.
The two girls chosen will come to the office at that time to be crowned, for pictures and to receive some prizes.
Thank you, Melissa Williams

Congratulations to the 5th grade boys basketball on picking up two nice wins this weekend by defeating
Waconia Gold 38-19 and NYA 40-30. Nice job boys!!  Coach Z

There will be pep band for Thursday’s game. Please be in the band room at 6:55pm.

The high school band will be playing for snofest coronation on Monday (Feb. 13) night. Please be in the band
room by 6:50pm.

The next free lunch will be on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.

Attention: All parents of boys basketball players – “C” squad, Jr. Varsity, Varsity, and student managers
WHAT: Parents Night
DATE:  Thursday, February 16, 2012 vs. GFW
PLACE: Lester Prairie High School Gym
TIME:  Game Times 4:30/6:00/7:30
The players and parents will be announced between the JV and Varsity games, so please be there early so you
don’t miss it.  It is important to your child!  Thanks!
-Please join us after the game in the cafeteria for root beer floats!
THANKS! – LP/HT Bulldog Boys Basketball Coaches

There is a softball sign-up sheet in the office for grades 7 through 12.  Please sign up by February 7.

There is a Track & Field sign-up sheet in the office.

Grade 10 – Those who would like to help with SnoFest Decorations will be meeting in Mrs. Scoblic’s Room
from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

There will be a Junior Class Prom Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 3:05 pm in Ms. Olson’s Room

Junior Class Concession Stand Workers for the Boy’s Basketball Game on Thursday, Feb. 9 are Miranda
Buesing, Elizabeth Hecksel and Krista Lange.  Please be at the school by 5:45 pm.  Questions – See Ms. Olson

Junior Class Concession Stand Workers for the Girl’s Basketball Game on Tuesday, Feb. 14 are Brenna Messer,
Ashle Lukes, Elizabeth Hecksel.  Please be at the school by 5:45 pm.  Se Ms. Olson if you have questions.

There will be an Elementary Student Council meeting on Friday, Feb. 10 at 1:00 in the FCS Room.

The LA8 students will attend The Diary of Anne Frank play on Tuesday, Feb. 28 for the school day.

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!

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

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

Detention will be with Mr. Roloff in the morning only the week of Feb. 6th.

LP Foundation for Education – BULLDOG BASH!!  The date is set – March 31, 2012.  Invites and tickets will
be out soon.  Please watch for further information regarding this great event.
The McLeod County East Dollars for Scholars Chowmein Dinner will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012
from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the LP School Cafeteria.  The dinner includes Chicken Chowmein over Crisp
Noodles, Egg Roll, White Rice, Ice Cream, Fortune Cookie and Beverage.  The cost is $6.00 for adults and
$4.50 for children under 12.  This year the Dollars for Scholars will award 13 scholarships totaling $14,000 for
2012 graduating seniors.  Please come and support this great organization and stay after dinner and support the
Bulldog Basketball Team!
SNO-FEST

This announcement is for the 6-12 grade students.  First, a reminder that the week of February 13-17 is Sno-Fest
week.  There will be a future announcement regarding the week’s schedule.  Sno-Fest falls under the same
jurisdiction as other school activities with regards to grades, and therefore, the policy is the same for Sno-Fest
activities as it is for basketball, wrestling, etc.  Please see the handbook for the policy.  Also, if you have
absentee time to make up for the first semester or an outstanding detention, you will not be allowed to
participate if that is not taken care of by Friday, February 10.  One last note – your class dues must be paid.
Please make sure to take care of your responsibilities.  Thank you.

Mr. McNulty – Superintendent/HS Principal – Lester Prairie Schools

The Lester Prairie School is participating in the Pennies for Patients campaign for the Leukemia Lymphoma
Society.  Our school goal is to raise $2012 to help benefit Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s research of childhood
Cancer.  We are helping stop childhood cancer one penny at a time.  This weeks class totals are:

Preschool Kindergarten 1-Brandel 1-Murphy 2-Roth  2-Bayerl 3-Kramer
$31.64  $60.51  $26.06  $35.17  $32.65  $44.67  $21.25

3-Anderberg 4-Buchholtz 5 Grams 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade
$115.80 $142.09 $101.61 0  $18.01  0  $16.17

10th grade 11th grade 12th grade Suckers Elem. Total H.S. Total School Total
$129.01 $1.01  $9.05  $80.75  $611.45 $173.25 $865.45

Lester Prairie High School

Weekly Activities Schedule

Monday, February 6  JV/V Girls @ Mound-Westonka 6:00/7:30 pm
Bus time HT 4:45/LP 5:00
JH Girls @ Maple Lake 4:00/5:00 (8th grade plays first)
Bus time LP 2:30/HT 2:45 – dismiss at 2:20
JH Boys @ Hutch 4:15 pm (Both games played at 4:15;
games played at Hutchinson Rec. Center)
Bus time HT 3:00/LP 3:15
Practices:  C/JV/V boys in LP
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:30/HT – LP 5:45

Tuesday, February 7  Practices:  JH girls at HT, JH boys in LP JV/V girls at HT,
C/JV/V boys in LP
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 6:00/HT – LP 6:15

Wednesday, February 8 Practices:  JV/V girls at HT, C/JV/V boys in LP
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:30/HT – LP 5:45

Thursday, February 9  C/JV/V Boys vs. Trinity 4:30/6:00/7:30 pm in LP
Wrestling in GSL 5:00 pm
JH Girls @ HLWW 4:00 pm (HLWW middle school)
Bus time LP 3:05/HT 3:20
Practices:  JH boys at HT, JV/V at HT
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 6:00/HT – LP 6:15

Friday, February 10  JV/V Girls @ Trinity 6:00/7:30 pm
Bus time:  LP 4:15/HT 4:30
Wrestling @ Mound 5:00 pm
Practices:  JH girls at HT, JH boys in LP, C/JV/V boys in
LP
Shuttle bus schedule:  LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 6:00/HT – LP 6:15

Saturday, February 11  C squad Boys @ Maranatha 2:00 pm (Conference
Tournament)
Bus time:  LP 11:45/HT 12:00

Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser
“Shop with your  for a Cure”
Crafters, Small Business Vendors, Bake Sale,
and Kids Carnival
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
9am to 2pm at Holy Trinity School Gymnasium
110 Winsted Ave W, Winsted MN

HELP US FIGHT TO
FIND A CURE!
These four local kids(L to R)Jack Entinger,  Nikki Rischmiller, Ashley Hoese,
and (Back) KayLyn Bunn live in the surrounding communities and have two
things in common. They all have Juvenile(type 1) diabetes and like over a
million others with the disease want a cure to be found. It would be a dream
come true for all of them.  They would have the freedom of no more finger
pokes, insulin injections, carb. counting, and worry of all the devastating
complications such as heart disease, kidney and nerve damage, and blindness.
JDRF is committed to finding a Cure for the sake of both children and adults.

Come and support a great Cause. Something for Everyone!

Valentines, Easter, Mothers & Fathers Day are perfect reasons to “SHOP WITH
YOUR ” for all the special people in your life. Many Crafters and Small
Business Vendors will be here to help raise money for Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation (JDRF).
There will be:
Hand knit and crochet items, Clothing, 5th Ave Jewelry, Lia Sophia, Pampered
Chef, Party Lite, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Scentsy, Heritage Makers,
Stampin Up, Usborne Books, Thirty-one gifts, Health Nutrition-Amway, Watkins,
Beauti Control, Ultimate Body Applicator, Body by VI,
Duran Photography, Sports Cards (buying and selling), Schwan’s Truckload
Sale.

KIDS, come to the Carnival for games, face painting, sandy candy, hair
feathers, temporary tattoos, and lots of FUN!!

In addition, there will be a Bake Sale, Silent Auction and Raffle items, food and
beverages.  All proceeds from these events will go to JDRF.

Menu:  Hamburger or Turkey Burger on a Bun or Mr. Rib, Lettuce, Cheese, Pickles, Fries, Carrots, Bread, Milk

Day 99 Lunch for today: Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad, Fruit Today is raffle ticket and money turn- in day. Please hand in to your religion teacher or to the office. Hand in only the sold tickets and the money. If you need more raffle tickets please see Angie in the office. If you forgot to bring in your ticket stubs and money today please bring them in on Monday. 3:20 – JHBB practice at HT 3:20 – JHGB practice at LP 4:30 – GBB practice at LP 4:30/6/7:30 – BBB – A – New Life Academy – bus leaves at 2:30 – players excused at 2:15 There will be softball captain’s practice this Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2:00 at HT for players. 7th, 8th, 9th and 11th grades still need to find chaperones for the dance so get their names to Mrs. Kahle by this Friday. Messages in the office: Blanca, Brittany Burke, Katie Albers

Congratulations to Mitchell Hartwig for receiving his 100th career win last night during a 40-39 thrilling victory
for the GSLLP wrestling team over Mankato East.  He pinned his opponent in the first period.  Way to go
Mitchell!!!

C-squad boys basketball parents:  I apologize for the incorrect game time last night.   – Mr. Johnson

Congratulations to our 2012 SnoFest Candidates.  Coronation will be held on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Queen Candidates King Candidates  Princess Candidates  Prince Candidates
Kristi Edblom  Alex Bebo   Steph Lohse   Trey Fiecke
Samantha Krone Jared Kadrie   Madisyn Radtke  Adam Heigl
Courtney Roufs Colin Messer   Taylor Trettin   Blair Jilek
MC’s
Franzi Wunsch Garrett Schultz

We will be announcing the “Junior Ambassador for a Day” on Friday, Feb 10th at 8:20 am at the LPS.
The two girls chosen will come to the office at that time to be crowned, for pictures and to receive some prizes.
Thank you, Melissa Williams

A note from New Life Academy:  Friday’s boys basketball game at New Life is our Coaches and Players vs.
Cancer night. We are raising money for a teacher at New Life whose wife is battling cancer for the 2nd time.
We are having a Change For A Cure bucket where we are having our kids bring loose change to donate and we
are selling paper airplanes to have an airplane toss at halftime of our game.  Your fans are welcome to buy
airplanes to win prizes but they do not have to feel obligated to do anything.  See you Friday.

There will be captain’s practice for all softball players starting this Sunday, Feb 5th at 2 PM at Holy Trinity.
This is not mandatory.

There is a softball sign-up sheet in the office for grades 7 through 12.  Please sign up by February 7.

There is a Track & Field sign-up sheet in the office.

Students in grades 1-5 are invited to learn movements and cheers at cheer camp.  Forms are due TODAY.

There will be a Junior Class Prom Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 3:05 pm in Ms. Olson’s Room

Junior Class Concession Stand Workers for the Boy’s Basketball Game on Thursday, Feb. 9 are Miranda
Buesing, Elizabeth Hecksel and Krista Lange.  Please be at the school by 5:45 pm.  See Ms. Olson if you have
questions.

Junior Class Concession Stand Workers for the Girl’s Basketball Game on Tuesday, Feb. 14 are Brenna Messer,
Ashle Lukes, Elizabeth Hecksel.  Please be at the school by 5:45 pm.  Se Ms. Olson if you have questions.

Juniors:  Congratulations!  You achieved the class goal of selling 600 pizzas (612 to be exact)!  Those of you
who sold pizzas will be able to participate in the free pizza party next week.  More details will be coming.

The LA8 students will attend The Diary of Anne Frank play on Tuesday, Feb. 28 for the school day.

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!

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

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

Wow! We have 19 students signed up for the new Lester Prairie High School Trap Shooting Team.  That is
AWESOME!  I am extending the deadline to sign-up.  If you are still interested in being part of the team, pick
up a packet in the office or see Mr. Bjork for details.  The final sign-up day is TODAY.  All forms and fees
MUST be in by this date.  Please pay close attention to the fees for the team.  Also, make sure that you include a
copy of your Firearms Safety Certificate from the MN DNR with all of the other forms.  See Mr. Bjork if you
have questions.

Detention will be with Mr. Roloff in the morning only the week of Feb. 6th.

McLeod County East Dollars for Scholars Chowmein Dinner – Thursday, February 16th from 4-7 p.m.
LP Foundation for Education – BULLDOG BASH!!  The date is set – March 31, 2012.  Invites and tickets will
be out soon.  Please watch for further information regarding this great event.
SNO-FEST

This announcement is for the 6-12 grade students.  First, a reminder that the week of February 13-17 is Sno-Fest
week.  There will be a future announcement regarding the week’s schedule.  Sno-Fest falls under the same
jurisdiction as other school activities with regards to grades, and therefore, the policy is the same for Sno-Fest
activities as it is for basketball, wrestling, etc.  Please see the handbook for the policy.  Also, if you have
absentee time to make up for the first semester or an outstanding detention, you will not be allowed to
participate if that is not taken care of by Friday, February 10.  One last note – your class dues must be paid.
Please make sure to take care of your responsibilities.  Thank you.

Mr. McNulty – Superintendent/HS Principal
Lester Prairie Schools

The Lester Prairie School is participating in the Pennies for Patients campaign for the Leukemia Lymphoma
Society.  Our school goal is to raise $2012 to help benefit Leukemia lLymphoma Society’s research of
childhood Cancer.  We are helping stop childhood cancer one penny at a time.  This weeks class totals are:

Preschool Kindergarten 1-Brandel 1-Murphy 2-Roth  2-Bayerl 3-Kramer
$31.64  $60.51  $26.06  $35.17  $32.65  $44.67  $21.25

3-Anderberg 4-Buchholtz 5 Grams 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade
$115.80 $142.09 $101.61 0  $18.01  0  $16.17

10th grade 11th grade 12th grade Suckers Elem. Total H.S. Total School Total
$129.01 $1.01  $9.05  $80.75  $611.45 $173.25 $865.45

Lester Prairie High School

Weekly Activities Schedule
Friday, February 3  C/JV/V Boys @ New Life 4:30/6:00/7:30 pm
Bus time LP 2:15/HT 2:30
Practice:  JH girls in LP, JH boys at HT, JV/V girls in LP
Shuttle bus schedule:  LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 6:00/HT – LP 6:15

Saturday, February 4  JV/V Girls @ Watertown-Mayer 1:30/3:00 pm
Bus time LP12:25/HT 12:45
Wrestling @ Royalton

Monday, February 6  JV/V Girls @ Mound-Westonka 6:00/7:30 pm
Bus time HT 4:45/LP 5:00
JH Girls @ Maple Lake 4:00/5:00 (8th grade plays first)
Bus time LP 2:30/HT 2:45 – dismiss at 2:20
JH Boys @ Hutch 4:15 pm (Both games played at 4:15;
games played at Hutchinson Rec. Center)
Bus time HT 3:00/LP 3:15
Practices:  C/JV/V boys in LP
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:30/HT – LP 5:45

Tuesday, February 7  Practices:  JH girls at HT, JH boys in LP JV/V girls at HT,
C/JV/V boys in LP
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 6:00/HT – LP 6:15

Wednesday, February 8 Practices:  JV/V girls at HT, C/JV/V boys in LP
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:30/HT – LP 5:45

Thursday, February 9  C/JV/V Boys vs. Trinity 4:30/6:00/7:30 pm in LP
Wrestling in GSL 5:00 pm
JH Girls @ HLWW 4:00 pm (HLWW middle school)
Bus time LP 3:05/HT 3:20
Practices:  JH boys at HT, JV/V at HT
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 6:00/HT – LP 6:15

Friday, February 10  JV/V Girls @ Trinity 6:00/7:30 pm
Bus time:  LP 4:15/HT 4:30
Wrestling @ Mound 5:00 pm
Practices:  JH girls at HT, JH boys in LP, C/JV/V boys in
LP
Shuttle bus schedule:  LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 6:00/HT – LP 6:15

Saturday, February 11  C squad Boys @ Maranatha 2:00 pm (Conference
Tournament)
Bus time:  LP 11:45/HT 12:00

Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser
“Shop with your  for a Cure”
Crafters, Small Business Vendors, Bake Sale,
and Kids Carnival
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
9am to 2pm at Holy Trinity School Gymnasium
110 Winsted Ave W, Winsted MN

HELP US FIGHT TO
FIND A CURE!
These four local kids(L to R)Jack Entinger,  Nikki Rischmiller, Ashley Hoese,
and (Back) KayLyn Bunn live in the surrounding communities and have two
things in common. They all have Juvenile(type 1) diabetes and like over a
million others with the disease want a cure to be found. It would be a dream
come true for all of them.  They would have the freedom of no more finger
pokes, insulin injections, carb. counting, and worry of all the devastating
complications such as heart disease, kidney and nerve damage, and blindness.
JDRF is committed to finding a Cure for the sake of both children and adults.

Come and support a great Cause. Something for Everyone!

Valentines, Easter, Mothers & Fathers Day are perfect reasons to “SHOP WITH
YOUR ” for all the special people in your life. Many Crafters and Small
Business Vendors will be here to help raise money for Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation (JDRF).
There will be:
Hand knit and crochet items, Clothing, 5th Ave Jewelry, Lia Sophia, Pampered
Chef, Party Lite, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Scentsy, Heritage Makers,
Stampin Up, Usborne Books, Thirty-one gifts, Health Nutrition-Amway, Watkins,
Beauti Control, Ultimate Body Applicator, Body by VI,
Duran Photography, Sports Cards (buying and selling), Schwan’s Truckload
Sale.

KIDS, come to the Carnival for games, face painting, sandy candy, hair
feathers, temporary tattoos, and lots of FUN!!

In addition, there will be a Bake Sale, Silent Auction and Raffle items, food and
beverages.  All proceeds from these events will go to JDRF.

Menu:  Chicken Patty, breaded or unbreaded or Ham Patty, Cucumber Salad, Peas, Lettuce, Mayo, Pickles,
Milk

Congratulations to our 2012 SnoFest Candidates.  Coronation will be held on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Queen Candidates King Candidates  Princess Candidates  Prince Candidates
Kristi Edblom  Alex Bebo   Steph Lohse   Trey Fiecke
Samantha Krone Jared Kadrie   Madisyn radtke  Adam Heigl
Courtney Roufs Colin Messer   Taylor Trettin   Blair Jilek
MC’s
Franzi Wunsch Garrett Schultz

We will be announcing the “Junior Ambassador for a Day” on Friday, Feb 10th at 8:20 am at the LPS.
The two girls chosen will come to the office at that time to be crowned, for pictures and to receive some prizes.
Thank you, Melissa Williams

There will be captain’s practice for varsity softball players starting this Sunday, Feb 5th at 2 PM at Holy Trinity.

The Junior Class concession stand workers for tonight’s Girl’s Basketball Game are Miranda Buesing, Brenna
Messer, and Tony Wilder.  Please be at the school by 5:30 p.m.

There is a softball sign-up sheet in the office for grades 7 through 12.  Please sign up by February 7.

There is a Track & Field sign-up sheet in the office.

Students in grades 1-5 are invited to learn movements and cheers at cheer camp.  Forms are due by Fri., Feb. 3.

Juniors:  Congratulations!  You achieved the class goal of selling 600 pizzas (612 to be exact)!  Those of you
who sold pizzas will be able to participate in the free pizza party next week.  More details will be coming.

Junior Class Pizza Delivery:  The pizzas will be delivered on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 10 am.  They will be unloaded
in the shop class (thanks to Mr. Scoblic for allowing us to do that).  Class officers will be expected to help
unload and sort the pizzas.  Students will be called down alphabetically to pick up their pizzas.  Please make
arrangements to deliver these or bring home.  Thank you!

The LA8 students will attend The Diary of Anne Frank play on Tuesday, Feb. 28 for the school day.

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!

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

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

Wow! We have 19 students signed up for the new Lester Prairie High School Trap Shooting Team.  That is
AWESOME!  I am extending the deadline to sign-up.  If you are still interested in being part of the team, pick
up a packet in the office or see Mr. Bjork for details.  The final sign-up day is now Friday February 3rd.  All
forms and fees MUST be in by this date.  Please pay close attention to the fees for the team.  Also, make sure
that you include a copy of your Firearms Safety Certificate from the MN DNR with all of the other forms.  See
Mr. Bjork if you have questions.

Results from the Future Problem Solving Regional Bowl:
2nd place skit:  Katie McBee, Jamie DeBruyckere, Hope Feltmann, Mikayla Cohrs, Cara Manard
1st place skit:  Logan Krone, Ruby Lezama, Jonathan Norling, Rodrigo Medina, Myranda Hentges, Logan
Groff, Grace Jeurissen
2-6 Step:  Jack Widmer, William McBee, Jerry Perales, Evan Lee
At regional competition 1 team received 1st place at skits, one team received 2nd place at skits, and 1 team
received a ribbon on their 2-6 step process.  Congratulations!

McLeod County East Dollars for Scholars Chowmein Dinner – Thursday, February 16 from 4-7 p.m.
LP Foundation for Education – BULLDOG BASH!!  The date is set – March 31, 2012.  Invites and tickets will
be out soon.  Please watch for further information regarding this great event.
SNO-FEST

This announcement is for the 6-12 grade students.  First, a reminder that the week of February 13-17 is Sno-Fest
week.  There will be a future announcement regarding the week’s schedule.  Sno-Fest falls under the same
jurisdiction as other school activities with regards to grades, and therefore, the policy is the same for Sno-Fest
activities as it is for basketball, wrestling, etc.  Please see the handbook for the policy.  Also, if you have
absentee time to make up for the first semester or an outstanding detention, you will not be allowed to
participate if that is not taken care of by Friday, February 10.  One last note – your class dues must be paid.
Please make sure to take care of your responsibilities.  Thank you.

Mr. McNulty – Superintendent/HS Principal
Lester Prairie Schools

Lester Prairie High School

Weekly Activities Schedule

Thursday, February 2  JV/V Girls vs. New Life in LP 6:00/7:30 pm
**Parent’s Night
JH Girls vs. Rockford at HT 4:00/5:00 pm
C/JV/V Boys @ ACGC 4:30/6:00/7:30 pm
Bus time LP 2:30/HT 2:45
Wrestling @ Mankato East 5:00
Practice:  JH boys in LP
Shuttle bus schedule:  LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:30/HT – LP 5:45

Friday, February 3  C/JV/V Boys @ New Life 4:30/6:00/7:30 pm
Bus time LP 2:15/HT 2:30
Practice:  JH girls in LP, JH boys at HT, JV/V girls in LP
Shuttle bus schedule:  LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 6:00/HT – LP 6:15

Saturday, February 4  JV/V Girls @ Watertown-Mayer 1:30/3:00 pm
Bus time LP12:25/HT 12:45
Wrestling @ Royalton

Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser
“Shop with your  for a Cure”
Crafters, Small Business Vendors, Bake Sale,
and Kids Carnival
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
9am to 2pm at Holy Trinity School Gymnasium
110 Winsted Ave W, Winsted MN

HELP US FIGHT TO
FIND A CURE!
These four local kids(L to R)Jack Entinger,  Nikki Rischmiller, Ashley Hoese,
and (Back) KayLyn Bunn live in the surrounding communities and have two
things in common. They all have Juvenile(type 1) diabetes and like over a
million others with the disease want a cure to be found. It would be a dream
come true for all of them.  They would have the freedom of no more finger
pokes, insulin injections, carb. counting, and worry of all the devastating
complications such as heart disease, kidney and nerve damage, and blindness.
JDRF is committed to finding a Cure for the sake of both children and adults.

Come and support a great Cause. Something for Everyone!

Valentines, Easter, Mothers & Fathers Day are perfect reasons to “SHOP WITH
YOUR ” for all the special people in your life. Many Crafters and Small
Business Vendors will be here to help raise money for Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation (JDRF).
There will be:
Hand knit and crochet items, Clothing, 5th Ave Jewelry, Lia Sophia, Pampered
Chef, Party Lite, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Scentsy, Heritage Makers,
Stampin Up, Usborne Books, Thirty-one gifts, Health Nutrition-Amway, Watkins,
Beauti Control, Ultimate Body Applicator, Body by VI,
Duran Photography, Sports Cards (buying and selling), Schwan’s Truckload
Sale.

KIDS, come to the Carnival for games, face painting, sandy candy, hair
feathers, temporary tattoos, and lots of FUN!!

In addition, there will be a Bake Sale, Silent Auction and Raffle items, food and
beverages.  All proceeds from these events will go to JDRF.

Menu:  Spaghetti with Meat or Plain Sauce or Chicken Alfredo, Mozzarella Cheese, Coleslaw, Garlic Bread,
Cookies, Milk

Any Post Secondary students that wish to vote for Snofest, need to do so in the office today.

Congratulations to the 5th grade boys basketball on bringing home 1st  this past weekend at the Glencoe
tournament by defeating Glencoe 31-14, NYA 35-29 and Rockford 19-9. Awesome job! The boys are off to a
great start this year with a overall 13-1 record. Keep up the hard work!!!! – Coach Z

The Junior Class concession stand workers for Thursday, February 2nd Girl’s Basketball Game are Miranda
Buesing, Brenna Messer, and Tony Wilder.  Please be at the school by 5:30 p.m.

There is a softball sign-up sheet in the office for grades 7 through 12.  Please sign up by February 7.

There is a Track & Field sign-up sheet in the office.

Students in grades 1-5 are invited to learn movements and cheers at cheer camp.  Forms are due by Fri., Feb. 3.

There will be a Junior Class Prom Committee Meeting after school at 3:05 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 1 in Room
147.  If you can’t make it, please let Ms. Olson know.  Thank-you!

The LP After Prom Party Committee will have a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 6:00 at school.  See you all
there!  If you want to help out but cannot make it to the meetings, please call Kelli at 320-395-2844 or Karla at
320-395-9844.  Thanks!

Juniors:  Congratulations!  You achieved the class goal of selling 600 pizzas (612 to be exact)!  Those of you
who sold pizzas will be able to participate in the free pizza party next week.  More details will be coming.

Junior Class Pizza Delivery:  The pizzas will be delivered on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 10 am.  They will be unloaded
in the shop class (thanks to Mr. Scoblic for allowing us to do that).  Class officers will be expected to help
unload and sort the pizzas.  Students will be called down alphabetically to pick up their pizzas.  Please make
arrangements to deliver these or bring home.  Thank you!

The LA8 students will attend The Diary of Anne Frank play on Tuesday, Feb. 28 for the school day.

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!

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

Wow! We have 19 students signed up for the new Lester Prairie High School Trap Shooting Team.  That is
AWESOME!  I am extending the deadline to sign-up.  If you are still interested in being part of the team, pick
up a packet in the office or see Mr. Bjork for details.  The final sign-up day is now Friday February 3rd.  All
forms and fees MUST be in by this date.  Please pay close attention to the fees for the team.  Also, make sure
that you include a copy of your Firearms Safety Certificate from the MN DNR with all of the other forms.  See
Mr. Bjork if you have questions.

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

Results from the Future Problem Solving Regional Bowl:
2nd place skit:  Katie McBee, Jamie DeBruyckere, Hope Feltmann, Mikayla Cohrs, Cara Manard
1st place skit:  Logan Krone, Ruby Lezama, Jonathan Norling, Rodrigo Medina, Myranda Hentges, Logan
Groff, Grace Jeurissen
2-6 Step:  Jack Widmer, William McBee, Jerry Perales, Evan Lee
At regional competition 1 team received 1st place at skits, one team received 2nd place at skits, and 1 team
received a ribbon on their 2-6 step process.  Congratulations!

Mcleod County East Dollars for Scholars Chowmein Dinner – Thursday, February 16 from 4-7 p.m.
LP Foundation for Education – BULLDOG BASH!!  The date is set – March 31, 2012.  Invites and tickets will
be out soon.  Please watch for further information regarding this great event.
SNO-FEST

This announcement is for the 6-12 grade students.  First, a reminder that the week of February 13-17 is Sno-Fest
week.  There will be a future announcement regarding the week’s schedule.  Sno-Fest falls under the same
jurisdiction as other school activities with regards to grades, and therefore, the policy is the same for Sno-Fest
activities as it is for basketball, wrestling, etc.  Please see the handbook for the policy.  Also, if you have
absentee time to make up for the first semester or an outstanding detention, you will not be allowed to
participate if that is not taken care of by Friday, February 10.  One last note – your class dues must be paid.
Please make sure to take care of your responsibilities.  Thank you.

Mr. McNulty – Superintendent/HS Principal
Lester Prairie Schools

Lester Prairie High School

Weekly Activities Schedule

Wednesday, February 1 Practice:  C/JV/V boys at HT, JV/V girls in LP
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:30/HT – LP 5:45

Thursday, February 2  JV/V Girls vs. New Life in LP 6:00/7:30 pm
**Parent’s Night
JH Girls vs. Rockford at HT 4:00/5:00 pm
C/JV/V Boys @ ACGC 4:30/6:00/7:30 pm
Bus time LP 2:30/HT 2:45
Wrestling @ Mankato East 5:00
Practice:  JH boys in LP
Shuttle bus schedule:  LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:30/HT – LP 5:45

Friday, February 3  C/JV/V Boys @ New Life 4:30/6:00/7:30 pm
Bus time LP 2:15/HT 2:30
Practice:  JH girls in LP, JH boys at HT, JV/V girls in LP
Shuttle bus schedule:  LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 6:00/HT – LP 6:15

Saturday, February 4  JV/V Girls @ Watertown-Mayer 1:30/3:00 pm
Bus time LP12:25/HT 12:45
Wrestling @ Royalton

Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser
“Shop with your  for a Cure”
Crafters, Small Business Vendors, Bake Sale,
and Kids Carnival
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
9am to 2pm at Holy Trinity School Gymnasium
110 Winsted Ave W, Winsted MN

HELP US FIGHT TO
FIND A CURE!
These four local kids(L to R)Jack Entinger,  Nikki Rischmiller, Ashley Hoese,
and (Back) KayLyn Bunn live in the surrounding communities and have two
things in common. They all have Juvenile(type 1) diabetes and like over a
million others with the disease want a cure to be found. It would be a dream
come true for all of them.  They would have the freedom of no more finger
pokes, insulin injections, carb. counting, and worry of all the devastating
complications such as heart disease, kidney and nerve damage, and blindness.
JDRF is committed to finding a Cure for the sake of both children and adults.

Come and support a great Cause. Something for Everyone!

Valentines, Easter, Mothers & Fathers Day are perfect reasons to “SHOP WITH
YOUR ” for all the special people in your life. Many Crafters and Small
Business Vendors will be here to help raise money for Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation (JDRF).
There will be:
Hand knit and crochet items, Clothing, 5th Ave Jewelry, Lia Sophia, Pampered
Chef, Party Lite, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Scentsy, Heritage Makers,
Stampin Up, Usborne Books, Thirty-one gifts, Health Nutrition-Amway, Watkins,
Beauti Control, Ultimate Body Applicator, Body by VI,
Duran Photography, Sports Cards (buying and selling), Schwan’s Truckload
Sale.

KIDS, come to the Carnival for games, face painting, sandy candy, hair
feathers, temporary tattoos, and lots of FUN!!

In addition, there will be a Bake Sale, Silent Auction and Raffle items, food and
beverages.  All proceeds from these events will go to JDRF.

Menu:  Stackers with Meat or Chicken Chow Mein & Egg Roll, Rice, Fruit, Bread, Milk, Salad Bar

There will be a two-hour late start on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

Thank you staff and students for being such an amazing audience for our one act play performance last Friday.
You helped us prepare for contest and we really appreciate it!  – Cast and crew of Epic Fail

The Girls 7th & 8th grade game tonight at Winsted is at 5 & 6 – not 4 & 5.

The second shuttle bus will run from LP from LP at 4:30 and HT at 4:45, not 6:00 and 6:15.

When is the last time you saw a high school wrestling match?  Well here is a great opportunity for you.  The
GSLLP wrestling team is very excited to have its first LP home match since 2007.  This coming Tuesday night
January 31st, the team will take on Mound-Westonka.  The junior varsity will start at 6:30 with the varsity to
follow.  It will be alumni night so all past wrestlers, coaches and cheerleaders are encouraged to attend.  Please
help us welcome our wrestlers back to LP with a gym full of fans and cheer them on to a victory.

The Junior Class concession stand workers for Tuesday, January 31 wrestling meet are Rebbekkah Jericho,
Ashle Lukes,  and Heather Will.  Please be at the school by 6:15 p.m.

The Junior Class concession stand workers for Thursday, February 2nd Girl’s Basketball Game are Miranda
Buesing, Brenna Messer, and Tony Wilder.  Please be at the school by 5:30 p.m.

There is a softball sign-up sheet in the office for grades 7 through 12.  Please sign up by February 7.

Students in grades 1-5 are invited to learn movements and cheers at cheer camp.  Forms are due by Fri., Feb. 3.

Student Council Meeting:  Tuesday 1/31 from 12:45-1:10 to plan Snofest.

There will be a Junior Class Prom Committee Meeting after school at 3:05 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 1 in Room
147.  If you can’t make it, please let Ms. Olson know.  Thank-you!

The Regional  Future Problem Solving Bowl will be held at St. Cloud State University Tuesday, January 31st
from 7:00 – 3:30 PM.  The following are students that will be participating:  Jack Widmer, Jerry Peralas, Liam
Meyer, Ellenya Urzendowski, Evan Lee, Emily Rademacher, Katie McBee, Jamie DeBruyckere, Myranda
Hentges, William McBee, Hope Feltmann, Mikayla Cohrs, Jonathan Norling, Rodrigo Median, Logan Groff,
Grace Jeurissen, Logan Krone, Arlene Nowak, Tallon Schwantes, Callie Sebora, Cara Manard and Drew
Jackson

The Elementary Positive Behavior Reward will be a movie and popcorn TODAY at 1:00 in the gym.  Students
who have not met the requirements or have incomplete work will have a study hall and will report to Mrs.
Maas’s Room.

The LA8 students will attend The Diary of Anne Frank play on Tuesday, Feb. 28 for the school day.

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!

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

Wow! We have 19 students signed up for the new Lester Prairie High School Trap Shooting Team.  That is
AWESOME!  I am extending the deadline to sign-up.  If you are still interested in being part of the team, pick
up a packet in the office or see Mr. Bjork for details.  The final sign-up day is now Friday February 3rd.  All
forms and fees MUST be in by this date.  Please pay close attention to the fees for the team.  Also, make sure
that you include a copy of your Firearms Safety Certificate from the MN DNR with all of the other forms.  See
Mr. Bjork if you have questions.

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

Holy Trinity will be hosting Family Fun Fest on Sunday, Jan. 29th at Holy Trinity Church, School Cafeteria and
Gym, Winsted, MN from 11:00-1:30.  There will be games galore for the kids!!  These include Duck Pond,
Bean Bag Toss, Balloon/Dart Game, Time Out Corral, Milk Bottle/Ball Toss, Painting, Free Throw Shoot,
Football Toss, Putt Putt Golf, Feed the Elephant, Plinko, Ring Pop Toss, Velcro Ball Toss, Helium Balloons,
Musical Chairs, Lollipop Tree, Hockey Puck Shoot, Softball Toss, Gunny Sack Races.  Tickets are 50¢ each, 12
for $5.00 or 25 for $10.00.

Mcleod County East Dollars for Scholars Chowmein Dinner – Thursday, February 16 from 4-7 p.m.
LP Foundation for Education – BULLDOG BASH!!  The date is set – March 31, 2012.  Invites and tickets will
be out soon.  Please watch for further information regarding this great event.

Menu:  Mashed Potatoes with Hamburger or Cubed Pork Roast Gravy, Steamed Vegetables, Butter Bread, Milk