Tomorrow students in grades K-5 can drop off their things in their lockers and then head to breakfast or outside. We do not want students hanging around inside. For 6-12, students should drop their stuff off in their locker and then go to breakfast or the following classrooms:
6th - Mrs Grubbs
7th - Mrs Helseth
8th - Mrs Hove
9th - Mrs Wisthoff
10th - Mrs Bolen
11th - Mr Rosin
12th - Mrs Vigested
Powers Lake School Community:
The following files have been uploaded to the Documents section of our webpage:
20-21 School Calendar
https://5il.co/jpee
20-21 Health and Safety Plan
https://5il.co/jpea
20-21 Distance Learning Plan
https://5il.co/jpfk
6th grade students who would like to see their schedules and walk through the school to get acclimated with where the classes are you can stop by the school between 9 and 12 Monday morning.
Good evening. The staff of Powers Lake School is excited to get started next week. A couple things to fill you in on before next week.
1. Each student should have a fillable water bottle. We will have the filling stations turned on but not the regular drinking fountains.
2. We ask the all students have a face covering available. Masks, gators and face shields are all acceptable. Masks are not required except on the bus to start the year but there may be instances throughout the day when students may need one.
3. On the first day of school we are asking that parents do their best to remain outside the school. In order to come in, you will have to have your temperature taken and answer several question to assure you are healthy. We will allow parents of kindergarten students to drop their student off in the classroom. All other students being dropped off should be dropped off and enter through the West door.
Again we know that this may be an inconvenience, but we appreciate your cooperation and a positive attitude. Throughout this process our community can “adapt, and thrive!”
Good morning. Here is some information about bussing to start off the school year. Our bus routes will run similar to last year. Each bus will need to have a seating chart and the students must sit in that seat before and after school. Only children from the same household will be allowed to sit together in one seat.
All students and drivers will be required to wear face coverings while on the bus. Drivers will take temperatures of students before they go to their seat. If the student has a fever of 100.4 or higher they will be required to stay home. We also ask that there be no snacks eaten on the bus in the morning or after school as well.
We will not be picking up town kids to start the year, and we will not be able to add kids to routes each day. If you have ridden the bus before and your situation has changed please contact the school and let us know.
We know that this may be an inconvenience for some of you but we appreciate your cooperation and look forward to having the students back in school.
Click on the Zoom link below to join our live Powers Lake K-12 restart special board meeting:
Topic: Powers Lake K-12 Restart Special Meeting
Time: Aug 5, 2020 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8441547747?pwd=YW50dkM1TmVaRUVtd0M3SGRJYXF3UT09
Please use the link below to review the Powers Lake School K-12 Restart plan. There will be a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, August 5th @ 5:30 pm in the school gymnasium to approve the plan for the 2020-2021 school year.
If you wish to attend, physical distancing and masks will be required. Also, a Zoom Video conference link will be posted on the school Facebook page.
https://5il.co/j11z
Kindergarten orientation scheduled for Tuesday, August 4th has been cancelled.
Powers Lake School Community
As we get geared up for the start of the 2020-2021 school year, the most vital information is listed below. This is an ever-changing situation as we have been very mindful of the safety of our entire community.
Back to School Night onThursday, August 13th is cancelled.
1st day of school: Tuesday, August 18th
20-21 School Supply List
https://5il.co/iujv
COVID-19 Testing Event at Bowbells City Hall in Bowbells, ND.
Monday, August 3rd, 2020
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
*until supplies last*
Everyone ages 12 and older, no appointment needed.
Walk-in event; Cloth facial covers are encouraged.
Pre-registration is encouraged as instructions can be found at:
http:// www.fdhu.org
If anyone is interested in coaching 5&6 grade football for the RPL Outlaws this fall, please contact Seth Wisthoff @ 701-240-1328 or Mona Christenson @ 701-339-7296
Pictures will start at 8 instead. This will keep everyone a little more fresh for the grand march.
Grand march is at 8:30pm tonight. We ask that all students and families park behind the school. You will be able to set up chairs around the walking path so the couples can parade right in front of you. Bring your own chairs please. Prom will conclude at 12, and we will hand out after prom gifts right after. All couples can come earlier to get pictures taken starting at 7pm. Pictures are complimentary.
There will be a prom on Saturday, July 25th in the school parking lot from 8pm to 12. Formal wear is not required. Grand march starts at 8:30pm.
Refreshments will be provided and if you have outdoor games, please bring them. Also if you are coming and bringing a date please email your date’s name to Mrs. Helseth. All other questions, contact Mrs. Helseth.
Tune in tomorrow @ 3:30 for the Governor’s announcement for school in the fall.
https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/education/6573005-ND-governor-may-announce-fall-school-guidelines-Tuesday
In March 2019, Governor Burgum closed schools for in-person instruction due to concerns about COVID-19. He directed schools to serve their students via distance learning “until further notice”.
The Governor amended his order on June 1st to allow schools to have summer school and to provide daycare as long as it was in groups of 15 or less.
We are in frequent contact with the ND Department of Public Instruction and the Governor’s Office trying to find out what schools will be allowed to do in August.
At this time, we do not know if students will be allowed to return. If they are allowed to return, will class-size caps and social distancing guidelines be in place?
Will schools still have the authority to offer distance learning classes to our students who have been identified as high risk by a medical-professional? These are just a few of the many questions that we are waiting for answers.
It is our hope that updated ND K-12 Smart Restart Guidance that we need to follow will be released by Friday, July 17th. Once those guidelines are released we will share the educational plan for this fall.
Please pay attention to Governor Burgum's address next week as information regarding K-12 education should be released at that time.
We know how difficult this uncertainty is for many of you. Rest assured that as soon as we have guidance from the state, we will communicate our plan. If you have specific questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me @ 701-500-3115.
Mr. John Gruenberg
Rancher Renovation resumes tomorrow morning. Grades 9-12 are from 7:45 to 9. Grades 5-8 are 9 to 10. It’s always the perfect time to start getting better.
Powers Lake School is looking for a part time assistant to work in the kitchen. Hours would be 9am - 2 pm on all school days. Pay will depend on experience. Please contact the school office at 701-464-5432 if you are interested.
Due to COVID-19, the Powers Lake School District wants to provide a safe environment to place your vote for the Powers Lake School Board. We are planning to run the election for school board with absentee ballot.
If you have completed the absentee ballot form on the county level, you should receive a ballot in the mail from us. Please make sure that you postmark this ballot by June 9th. There is a ballot box available for drop off in the school entrance which is open from 6 am to 6 pm on weekdays and will be removed at 5 pm on June 8th, 2020.
We can give you an absentee ballot, but you must complete the application form as that is how we determine who voted and that the votes are counted correctly. Those forms are also available in the office and by the ballot box. If you have received a ballot from us, but haven’t filled out the application form, your ballot may not be counted. So please complete the form and turn it into our office.
Thank you for your patience during this time as we are receiving a high number of absentee ballot requests and this process is new to our office.
Thank you & Stay Safe
Powers Lake School Community:
Today’s baccalaureate and graduation will be broadcast on 107.9 FM. Also, the 2020 Powers Lake High School graduation will be broadcast on NCC through BEK TV.