
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.

Graduation Program: https://5il.co/gis9
Dollars for Scholars Program: https://5il.co/gn3k

Powers Lake School Community:
The Hygge Hotel and Coffee Shop is paying it forward to all school staff and students starting Tuesday, May 19th.
Come by for a free dish of ice cream as we thank you for all your hard work during the 2019-2020 school year!

Powers Lake School Community:
Please use the following schedule this week to drop -off technology, clean out lockers/desks, etc. Parents will be allowed to come into the building to gather personal items from student lockers and desks. Please use the plastic bag that was provided to drop-off any technology. Also, if you have multiple children in different grade levels, come at a time that is convenient for you, and we will take care of everything that you need. Pick-up times are staggered to allow for proper physical distancing as per ND Smart ReStart guidelines.
Tues. May 19th / Wed. May 20th
K/1st grade: 9am - 10am
2nd/ 3rd grade: 10am - 11am
4th/5th grade: 11am - 12pm
6th-12th grade: 12pm - 3pm
K-12th grade: 6pm - 7pm
Please use the bus lanes in the main parking lot as school staff will guide you at that point. Stay safe and finish strong.
Mr. Gruenberg

Powers Lake School Community:
Please use the following schedule next week to drop -off technology, clean out lockers/desks, etc. Parents will be allowed to come into the building to gather personal items from student lockers and desks. Please use the plastic bag that was provided to drop-off any technology. Also, if you have multiple children in different grade levels, come at a time that is convenient for you, and we will take care of everything that you need. Pick-up times are staggered to allow for proper physical distancing as per ND Smart ReStart guidelines.
Tues. May 19th / Wed. May 20th
K/1st grade: 9am - 10am
2nd/ 3rd grade: 10am - 11am
4th/5th grade: 11am - 12pm
6th-12th grade: 12pm - 3pm
K-12th grade: 6pm - 7pm
Please use the bus lanes in the main parking lot as school staff will guide you at that point. Stay safe and finish strong.
Mr. Gruenberg

Powers Lake Community
If you have filled out a county form for absentee ballot and checked school election, you will receive a ballot in the mail. If you did not check the school election box, please call 701-464-5432 and leave a message with your name and address and one will be sent to you in the mail.
Ballot box is available from 6am to 6pm, Monday through Friday in the main entry of the school. All ballots are due by June 8th @ 5:00 pm.

The Powers Lake Volleyball Camp will be postponed until July 29, 30, 31 due to the Covid-19 virus restrictions.

Powers Lake School Community:
All K-12 instruction will end on Friday, May 15th. The week of May 18-21 will be making up missing/incomplete work, cleaning out lockers, and the returning of school materials: library books, textbooks, technology devices, and school supplies (scissors, markers, crayons, etc.). Also, the last day of delivered breakfast and lunch will end on Thursday, May 21st.
More detailed information about the week of May 18-21 and graduation will be provided soon. We are expecting guidance from ND DPI by the middle of this week.
Have a great week as finish strong!
Sincerely,
Powers Lake K-12 Staff

The next 5th grade learning packet that starts Monday, May 4th will be available for pickup Friday, May 1st at 12:00 noon. Also, previous packets may be dropped off at that time as well.

Special School Board Meeting w/ Sup. Baesler:
Below is the call in information for this week’s call for board members with State Superintendent Baesler. The call will be held on Wednesday, April 29, at 6 p.m. Central. Remember, because this call is open to all board members and community members.
Microsoft Teams
Join live event (https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmVhOTc2YzMtOTYyMC00YWZmLTkxYzgtODhlNDhjNmI1ZWMw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%222dea0464-da51-4a88-bae2-b3db94bc0c54%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22484e7a6c-10b5-409c-a926-ae7c58e396df%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d)
+1 701-328-0950 United States, Fargo (Toll)
Conference ID: 627 245 450#

Reminder of the virtual book fair going on now until the end of the school year. www.scholastic.com/bf/powerslakeelementaryschool1

Their will be a virtual book fair starting next Monday April 20. www.scholastic.com/bf/powerslakeelementaryschool1