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1 calendar Academic year White Bear Lake Area Schools

2 Welcome to the school year! In White Bear Lake Area Schools, our students develop a love for learning, excel academically, are inspired to realize their dreams, and become engaged citizens with a global understanding. These words from the District s mission statement provide a backdrop for the photos and activities in this year s Academic Year Calendar. Please join us this year to support our students and families at school events, celebrations, and activities! Translation help LUS CEEB Toom! Yog koj xav tau daim ntawv no txhais ua lus Hmoob, thov hu rau (651) ATENci ÓN: Si usted necesita hablar con una persona que hable Español, por favor, llame al (651) Dr. Michael Lovett Superintendent Back to school information: Early Childhood Screening State law mandates that all children are required to participate in Early Childhood Screening for entrance to kindergarten. This screening ensures that all young children in Minnesota are well equipped and ready for learning and that families can be aware of resources in the school and the community. The White Bear Lake Area Schools provide screening for children between the ages of 3 and 5 years of age at no cost (one time only). Screening at age 3 is best. Children only need to be screened once. Screening includes: vision and hearing, speech and language development; muscle coordination, general skills development, health and immunization review, family information review, and information on community resources. See calendar for Early Childhood Screening Dates. Register online at For more information, call or visit Minnesota Student Immunization Law Minnesota Statutes Section 121A.15 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 4604 requires that each student enrolled in and remaining in an elementary or secondary school must submit a record stating that they have received immunizations consistent with medically accepted standards. Immunization records from parents or health care provider stating the month, day, and year of each dose are acceptable. If the student or parent(s) meets one of the legal exemptions - contraindication for medical reasons or contraindication for conscientiously held beliefs - the health care provider or notary needs to sign an appropriate exemption. For students entering Kindergarten - 12th grade, the following immunizations are required: 5 DPT, DT, Td (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) 3 Hepatitis B (HBV) - These injections are given over a 6 month period) 4 Polio (OPV or IPV) 2 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) 2 Varicella (Chicken Pox) or physician verification of having had the disease (month/year). For students entering 7th grade -12th grade, the following additional immunization is required: 1 Booster dose of Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria), given at or after 11 years of age. 2 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - if it was not received before kindergarten. 2 Varicella (Chicken Pox) or physician verification of having had the disease (month/year). Notice: Beginning in fall students entering 7th grade will be required to have received meningitis vaccination. For information about immunizations, please call Special Services at or speak with your school nurse. Stay Connected! Sign up for the electronic newsletter, sent to families and interested community members every other Friday. The publication includes district, student and school board information, along with upcoming event and WBLAS in the news segments. Subscribe at the District website, isd624.org. Community Use of School District Facilities The Community Services and Recreation Department maintains the school facility reservation schedule. Requests to use school district facilities should be made by ing facilities@isd624.org or through the Facilities Scheduling line at Facility details and rental agreement information can be found at isd624.org/communityservices. Scheduling requests should be made at least one week prior to the desired reservation date. When the reservation date desired is less than one week from the activity date, the Community Services staff will make every effort to accommodate requests in a timely fashion.

3 School Breakfast/Lunch Program The school district s Nutrition Services Program provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches at each school. Milk is included with meals and may also be purchased separately. The White Bear Lake Area Schools offer a computerized meal payment system. Money is deposited into the student s individual account. During meal time, students will enter a personal identification number (PIN) on a keypad which will access their account. Deposits into student accounts can be made each day at school or on the District website. Students whose families qualify may receive free or reduced-price meals by completing the application available at their school. Applications can then be submitted to the Food Service Office at 4855 Bloom Avenue in White Bear Lake and online at The District follows strict non-discrimination rules to protect the anonymity of its students. Student meal prices for : Breakfast Lunch Milk Elementary... $ $ $.50 Secondary... $ $ $.50 Adult... $ $ $.50 For more information about the District breakfast and lunch program or to learn about application for free/reduced meals, please call the Nutrition Services Office at The department and the Minnesota Department of Education sponsor the USDA Child Nutrition Program. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. School-age Child Care Extended Day is the district s school age care program providing before and after school care and full-day programming on non-school days and in the summer. Elementary-age youth in the program are actively engaged in a structured environment to expand and develop their skills during their out of school time hours. The program is youth-focused and choice based, giving children the opportunity to develop strong social skills and positive relationships with peers, increase literacy and math skills, participate in individual and group activities, and work on special projects. Program activities include health and fitness, service projects, arts and crafts, creative play, languages and literacy, cooking, science, and much more. In addition to this, off-site field trips and special events take place throughout the year. Hours of operation: Before School...6:30 a.m. - school begins After School...school dismissal - 6 p.m. Registrations are accepted on an ongoing basis. Fee information and registration materials are available at all Extended Day sites, on line at org, and in the Community Services Office at District Center. Contact with questions. Extended Day will be closed the following dates in : Aug , Sept. 1, Nov. 27 & 28, Dec & 31, Jan. 1-2 & 19, Feb. 16, Apr. 3, May 25 and June 5. Extended Day will be open on the following school release days in : Oct. 16 & 17, Nov. 3, Dec. 22, 23, 29 & 30, Jan. 20, Mar. 9-13, Apr. 2, and May 4. Calendar is subject to change. Bear FUNdamentals is a year-before-kindergarten preschool focused on providing fun, nurturing and safe opportunities for play and learning that prepare children for kindergarten. The program is open 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and is located at Oneka and Otter Lake Elementary Schools. Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1 to participate. Information and registration materials can be found at Transportation Bus route information will be mailed to parents approximately one week before the first day of the school year. Students should be at the bus stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Students only are allowed to ride the bus to and from the school and bus stop they are assigned. Students are not allowed to ride another bus to events such as birthday parties, scouting, or other activities. Bus schedules are somewhat flexible during the first week of school while drivers become familiar with the routes. In cases of inclement weather, bus drivers will try to maintain their schedules. However, if roads are icy or snow covered, buses may be late and parents and students should plan accordingly. Parents should use their discretion in sending children outside when the weather is extremely cold. For more information about District transportation, please call the Transportation Office at Emergency Weather Closing When a decision is made to close schools, an announcement will be made over major radio and television stations as early in the morning as possible. The announcement will identify our school district as White Bear Lake Area Public Schools. Efforts will also be made to use the parent notification alert system to notify families of school closures. If no announcement is made, schools will be in session as scheduled. Parents may also check the District website or Facebook page, or call the White Bear Lake Area School Closing Hotline number at Parents may also check the District website, our Facebook page, or call the White Bear Lake Area School Closing Hotline number at Stay Social! Join White Bear Lake Area Schools social media circles. /isd624 /isd624 /wblas624 White Bear LAKe Area School DiSTrict ISD#624 Dr. Michael LoveTT, superintendent 4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear LAKe, MN Please visit isd624.org for the latest directory and school information.

4 Activities White Bear Lake Area Schools offer students of all ages the opportunity to participate in almost 100 student groups, including fine arts, academic and athletic activities. More than 60 clubs and organizations are available to White Bear Lake Area High School students. An online calendar of the White Bear Lake Area High School athletic competitions can be found at For information about activities, please contact the following offices: High School activities - Tim Hermann, Activities Director, , Tim.Hermann@isd624.org Middle School activities - Richard Chakolis, Program Coordinator, , Richard.Chakolis@isd624.org Elementary School activities - Please contact your elementary school principal Minnesota State High School League Affiliated Activities Adapted Floor Hockey, CI Adapted Soccer, CI Adapted Softball, CI Alpine Skiing, Boys Alpine Skiing, Girls Band Baseball Basketball, Boys Basketball, Girls Cheer Team Choir Cross Country, Boys Cross Country, Girls Debate Football Golf, Boys Golf, Girls Gymnastics Hockey, Boys Hockey, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Nordic Skiing, Boys Nordic Skiing, Girls One Act Play Soccer, Boys Soccer, Girls Softball Speech Swim/Dive, Boys Swim/Dive, Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis, Girls Track and Field, Boys Track and Field, Girls Volleyball Wrestling Non-Minnesota State High School League Affiliated Activities Adventure Club Ambassadors ASL (American Sign Lang) Archery Club Art Club Bear Tracks Bible Club Book Club Bowling Team CAMP Chemistry Club Chess Club/Game Club Climbing Club Connectz Dance Line DAre Drumline GSA Happiness Club Hip Hop Homecoming Committee Journey Junior Class Knitting Club Koom Siab Literary Magazine - Sensicality Anthology MAAP Stars (Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs Student Organization) Math Team Matoskan Mock Trial Mountain Bike Club National Honor Society Outdoor Club Robotics Club Running Club Sailing Team Senior Class Spanish Club Student Council Table Tennis Theater, Musical Theater, Play Trapshooting Club Ultimate Frisbee White Bear LAKe Area School DiSTrict ISD#624 Dr. Michael LoveTT, superintendent 4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear LAKe, MN Please visit isd624.org for the latest directory and school information.

5 August 14 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Teacher Work Day New Teacher Orientation New Teacher Orientation Work-Study DC, 5:30 p.m. 26 District Community Auditorium Area Learning Center (ALC) Aug Fall Registration/Orientation, 6 p.m. Birch Lake Aug Meet the Teacher, 4 p.m. Central Aug IB New Teacher Workshop, 7:30 a.m. Aug WEB Leader Training, 8 a.m. Aug Avid Orientation, 9 a.m. Aug Registration, 4 p.m. Aug WEB Leader Training, 8 a.m. Aug WEB Day - Gr. 6, 8:15 a.m. Aug Open House, 6:30 p.m. Early Childhood Program Aug Open Hugo/Vadnais, 4:30 p.m. Hugo and Oneka Aug Meet the Hugo, 4 p.m. Aug Meet the Oneka, 4:30 p.m. Lakeaires Aug Meet the Teacher, 4:30 p.m. Lincoln Aug Meet the Teacher, 4:30 p.m. Matoska International IB World School Aug Meet the Teacher, 5 p.m. Otter Lake Aug Meet The Teacher, 4:30 p.m. Sunrise Park Aug. 19 & WEB Training, 9 a.m. Aug Back to School Kick-off, 4 p.m. Aug WEB Orientation, 8:15 a.m. Aug Open House/Ice Cream Social, 5:30 p.m. WBLAHS - North Campus Aug Schedule Pick-up Day WBLAHS - South Campus Aug Schedule Pick-up Day All activities subject to change. Latest information at isd.org

6 624 FACT You can stay current on District happenings by joining White Bear Lake Area Schools new social media circles. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Area Learning Center (ALC) Sept Picture Day Sept Insight Parent Night, 6 p.m. Sept Craft Sale Sept Orientation for new students, 6 p.m. Birch Lake Sept PTA Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Central Sept PTO Round Table Media Ctr, 6:30 p.m. Sept Picture Re-take Day Early Childhood Program Sept. 3...Open Normandy/ Tamarack, 4:30 p.m. Sept st Day of Classes - All EC Sept. 19 & Early Childhood Screening Hugo and Oneka Sept Gr. 5 Year-at-a-glance, 5 p.m. Sept PTA Mtg. - Oneka, 6 p.m. Sept Gr. 2 Year-at-a-glance, 5 p.m. Sept Gr. 3 Year-at-a-glance, 5 p.m. Sept Gr. 4 Year-at-a-glance, 5 p.m. Lakeaires Sept PTO Skate Saints North, 5:15 p.m. Sept Gr. 5 Camp Audubon Sept PTO Mtg., 6 p.m. Lincoln Sept PTA Rm 116, 6:30 p.m. Matoska International IB World School Sept. 9...PTO Mtg., 6:15 p.m. Otter Lake Sept PTA Media Ctr, 6:30 p.m. Sept Deep Portage Informational Mtg., 5:30 p.m. Sept Triathlon Sunrise Park Sept PTO Rm 307, 9:30 a.m. Sept Gr. 6 Dance, 3 p.m. Sept Picture Re-take Day Vadnais Heights Sept PTO Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m. WBLAHS - North Campus Sept Parent Night, 7 p.m. Sept Homecoming Semi-Formal South Campus, 8-11 p.m. WBLAHS - South Campus Sept Student Picture Day Sept Parent Open House, 7 p.m. Sept Homecoming Semi-Formal Dance, 8-11 p.m. Willow Lane Sept. 12 & Football players read to students, 3 p.m. Sept PTO Culver s Night, 5 p.m. Sept Fall Dance Sept PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Sept Gr. 5 Environmental Camp

7 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Labor Day District closed September 14 2 First Day of School Gr 1-12 K Orientation 3 K Orientation 4 First Day of Kindergarten Regular DC, 7 p.m Parent Leaders DC, 9:30 a.m Work-Study DC, 5:30 p.m. Homecoming Coronation, 7 p.m Homecoming Downtown WBL, 3 p.m. Homecoming Football Game, 7 p.m. 27 Homecoming 6.24K Fun Run/Walk August October HomecomiNG Week All activities subject to change. Latest information at isd.org

8 624 FACT Central and Sunrise Park Middle Schools are in their third year as International Baccalaureate Candidate Schools for the Middle Years Program (myp). Area Learning Center (ALC) Oct. 6...New students start Oct Insight Parent Night, 6 p.m. Oct Orientation for new students, 6 p.m. Birch Lake Oct Birch Carnival, 11 a.m. Oct. 7...Picture Day Oct PTA Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Central Oct Hope for Tomorrow Oct Gr. 6 Party, 3 p.m. Oct. 9...PTO Round Table Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Oct Magazine Fundraiser begins Oct Walk for Gillette Children s Hospital, 8:15 a.m. Oct Magazine Fundraiser - Final turn in day Early Childhood Program Oct. 3, 10 & Early Childhood Screening Oct Family Event - PTA costume party, 6 p.m. Hugo and Oneka Oct Book Oneka Media Ctr Oct. 7...PTA Mtg. - Hugo, 6 p.m. Oct Picture Day Lakeaires Oct. 3...Picture Day Oct PTO Skate Saints North, 5:15 p.m. Oct PTO Mtg., 6 p.m. Oct Picture Retakes Lincoln Oct Book Fair - Sm. Gym Oct Fall Social - Lg. Gym, 5 p.m. Oct PTA Rm 116, 6:30 p.m. Matoska International IB World School Oct PTO Mtg., 6:15 p.m. Otter Lake Oct. 6-8 & 14...Book Fair Oct PTA Media Ctr, 6:30 p.m. Sunrise Park Oct. 9...PTO Rm 307, 9:30 a.m. Vadnais Heights Oct. 9-10, Book Fair Oct Fall Clean Up, 9 a.m. Oct Fall Festival/School Dance, 6 p.m. WBLAHS - North Campus Oct Choir North, 7 p.m. WBLAHS - South Campus Oct Choir South, 7 p.m. Oct Breakfast of Champions, 7 a.m. Oct Student Council Food Drive Willow Lane Oct. 3...Picture Day Oct. 7, 9 & 14...PTO Book Fair Oct Bingo Oct Football players read to students, 3 p.m. Oct PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Oct Picture Retake Day

9 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday National Principals Month SEptember October 14 November National Custodial Worker Day Community Curriculum Advisory DC 201, 6:30 p.m WorLD Teachers Day K-5 Parent Conferences K-12 Parent Conferences Columbus Day Regular DC, 7 p.m. K-12 Parent Conferences National Boss s Day 6-12 Parent Conferences Parent Advisory Council (PAC) - DC, 6:30 p.m Parent Leaders DC, 9:30 a.m Work-Study DC, 5:30 p.m. PreK Parent Conferences PreK Parent Conferences End of First Quarter All activities subject to change. Latest information at isd.org

10 624 FACT Our high school theatre program is consistently recognized in the prestigious Hennepin Theatre Trust s Spotlight Awards program. Our middle school and elementary students participate in strong theatre programs as well. Area Learning Center (ALC) Nov. 4...New students start Nov Insight Parent Night, 6 p.m. Birch Lake Nov Family Game Night, 6 p.m. Nov PTA Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Nov Picture Retake Day Central Nov Hope for Tomorrow Nov WE Day Nov Explore Testing Nov PTO Round Table Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Nov All School Party Early Childhood Program Nov. 7 & Early Childhood Screening Hugo and Oneka Nov Fundraising Delivery Day Nov PTA Mtg. - Oneka, 6 p.m. Nov Picture Re-take Nov Science Night Lakeaires Nov PTO Skate Saints North, 5:15 p.m. Nov PTO Mtg., 6 p.m. Lincoln Nov PTA Rm 116, 6:30 p.m. Matoska International IB World School Nov PTO Mtg., 6:15 p.m. Otter Lake Nov PTA Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Nov Fundraiser pick up, 3 p.m. Sunrise Park Nov WE DAY Nov PTO Rm 307, 9:30 a.m. Vadnais Heights Nov. 7...Bingo Night, 6:30 p.m. Nov PTO Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Nov Doughnuts with Dad, 8:30 a.m. WBLAHS - North Campus Nov. 6...Breakfast of Champions, 6:45 a.m. Nov. 7-8, High School Musical, 7 p.m. Nov High School Musical, 2 & 7 p.m. Nov Band North, 7 p.m. WBLAHS - South Campus Nov. 1...Sadie Hawkins Dance, 8 p.m. Nov. 7-8, High School Musical, 7 p.m. Nov High School Musical, 2 & 7 p.m. Nov Parent Safety Night, 5:30 p.m. Nov Band South, 7 p.m. Nov Breakfast of Champions, 7 a.m. Willow Lane Nov. 6...PTO Skate Saints North, 6 p.m. Nov PTO Culver s Night, 5 p.m. Nov PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m.

11 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday October December November Teacher Work Day & Professional Development Election Day PreK Parent Conferences Regular DC, 7 p.m. Veterans Day District-wide Parent Safety WBLAHS - South Campus, 6 p.m. (free childcare available) Education SuPPort Professionals Day National Parental involvement Day Substitute educators Day Parent Leaders DC, 9:30 a.m. Community Curriculum Advisory DC 201, 6:30 p.m Work-Study DC, 5:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Day 30 ThANKSGiviNG BreAK All activities subject to change. Latest information at isd.org

12 624 FACT White Bear Lake Area High School has an online store with SpiritWear, YouthWear and SpiritGear available for purchase. Find the link to the SpiritWear store at the WBLAHS website, isd624.org/wblahs Area Learning Center (ALC) Dec. 2...Orientation for new students, 6 p.m. Dec. 8...New students start Dec Insight Parent Night, 6 p.m. Birch Lake Dec. 9...PTA Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Central Dec. 4...Gr. 7 Youth Frontiers Courage Retreat Dec Hope for Tomorrow Dec Gr. 6 Choir District, 7 p.m. Dec Gr. 7 Choir District, 6:30 p.m. Dec PTO Round Table Media Ctr, 6:30 p.m. Dec Gr. 8 Choir District, 8 p.m. Dec Breakfast of Champions, 7 a.m. Early Childhood Program Dec. 4...Early Childhood Family Event, 6 p.m. Dec Early Childhood Screening Lakeaires Dec PTO Skate Saints North, 5:15 p.m. Lincoln Dec. 9...Gr. 1 & 2 District Comm. Aud., 6:30 p.m. Matoska International IB World School Dec. 9...PTO Mtg., 6:15 p.m. Sunrise Park Dec Gr. 7 & 8 Dance, 3 p.m. Dec Gr. 6 Choir South, 6:30 p.m. Dec Gr. 7 Choir South, 8 p.m. Dec PTO Rm 307, 9:30 a.m. Dec Gr. 8 Choir South, 7 p.m. Dec All Star Breakfast, 7:15 a.m. WBLAHS - North Campus Dec. 4...Jazz North, 7 p.m. Dec Choir North, 7 p.m. WBLAHS - South Campus Dec. 2...South Jazz Concert, 7 p.m. Dec South Choir Concert, 7 p.m. Dec Breakfast of Champions, 7 a.m. Willow Lane Dec PTO Sit Down w/ Santa, 6 p.m.

13 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 December 14 Parent Advisory Council (PAC) - DC, 6:30 p.m Regular DC, 7 p.m District Center Closed District Center Closed WiNTer BreAK November January WiNTer BreAK All activities subject to change. Latest information at isd.org

14 624 FACT All of our elementary students benefit from Chinese or Spanish experiences (Chinese at two elementary sites and Spanish at all others). District students have the opportunity to take Chinese, German, French or Spanish each of their middle school years. High school students have those options and American Sign Language opportunities. Area Learning Center (ALC) Jan Insight Parent Night, 6 p.m. Jan Orientation for new students, 6 p.m. Jan New students start Birch Lake Jan PTA Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Central Jan. 8...PTO Round Table Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8...Gr. 8 Band Concert w/ North District, 7 p.m. Jan Hope for Tomorrow Jan Gr. 6 Band District, 7 p.m. Jan Gr. 7 Band District, 7 p.m. Jan Registration Info Night, 7 p.m. Early Childhood Program Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30...Family Gym Night, 6 p.m. Jan. 23 & Early Childhood Screening Hugo and Oneka Jan PTA Mtg. - Hugo, 6 p.m. Lakeaires Jan PTO Skate Saints North, 5:15 p.m. Jan PTO Mtg., 6 p.m. Lincoln Jan PTA Rm 116, 6:30 p.m. Jan Carlson Art & Science Fair Matoska International IB World School Jan Inquiry Fair 6:30 p.m. Otter Lake Jan PTA Media Ctr, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19 & STAR LAB Sunrise Park Jan. 8...PTO Mtg. - Rm 307, 9:30 a.m. Jan Gr. 8 Band & Jazz South, 7 p.m. Jan Gr. 6 & 7 Band District, 6:30 & 8 p.m. Jan Gr. 5 Information Night, 7 p.m. Vadnais Heights Jan PTO Media Ctr, 6:30 p.m. WBLAHS - North Campus Jan Parent Info Night/registration info Class of p.m. Class of p.m. WBLAHS - South Campus Jan. 8...Parent Information Night, 7 p.m. Jan Breakfast of Champions, 7 a.m. Willow Lane Jan. 8...PTO Skate Saints North, 6 p.m. Jan PTO Culver s Night, 5 p.m. Jan. 20, 22 & 29...PTO Book Fair Jan PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Jan Movie Night

15 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday December February JANUAry 15 1 District Center Closed New year s Day School Resumes WiNTer BreAK Welcome to white bear week Regular DC, 7 p.m. Kindergarten All Elementary Schools, 5:30 p.m. End of Second Quarter / End of First Semester Teacher Work Day Martin Luther King, JR day Professional Development K-5 Parent Conferences Parent Leaders DC, 9:30 a.m. K-5 Parent Conferences Work-Study DC, 5:30 p.m ALC Midterm Graduation K-5 Parent Conferences All activities subject to change. Latest information at isd.org

16 624 FACT Students in all of our elementary schools receive water safety lessons during the school year at the White Bear Lake Area Schools YMCA Aquatics Center. Area Learning Center (ALC) Feb Insight Parent Night, 6 p.m. Feb Orientation for new students, 6 p.m. Feb. 19 & MAAP Conference Feb New students start Birch Lake Feb PTA Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Feb Gr. 3, 4 & 5 Concert, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. Feb th Day of Kindergarten Feb Kindergarten visit Tamarack Central Feb Hope for Tomorrow Feb PTO Round Table Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Feb Talent Show, 7 p.m. Feb Family Spectacular, 4 p.m. Early Childhood Program Feb. 5...Family Event, 6 p.m. Feb. 6, 13 & Early Childhood Screening Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27...Family Gym Night, 6 p.m. Hugo and Oneka Feb Gr. 3 Concert, 6 & 7:15 p.m. Feb Winter Carnival, 6 p.m. Feb PTA Mtg. - Oneka, 6 p.m. Lakeaires Feb PTO Skate Saints North, 5:15 p.m. Feb PTO Mtg., 6 p.m. Lincoln Feb PTA Rm 116, 6:30 p.m. Matoska International IB World School Feb PTO Mtg., 6:15 p.m. Feb rd Music Concert, 4 & 6:30 p.m. Otter Lake Feb. 2, 6 & STAR LAB Feb. 3...PTA Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5...Gr. 5 Concert, 7 p.m. Feb Bingo Event - Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. Feb STem Fair, 5:30 p.m. Sunrise Park Feb History Day Feb PTO Rm 307, 9:30 a.m. Feb February Follies Vadnais Heights Feb Art & Science Fair Feb Book Fair WBLAHS - North Campus Feb. 2...SEC Music Mounds View High School Feb. 5...Breakfast of Champions, 6:45 a.m. Feb th Annual Jazz Night South Campus Feb Sno-Daze Week Feb Sno Daze WBLAHS - South Campus, 8 p.m. WBLAHS - South Campus Feb. 2...SEC Music Mounds View High School Feb th Annual Jazz Night Club Feb Sno-Daze Week Feb Sno Daze Dance, 8 p.m. Feb Breakfast of Champions, 7 a.m. Willow Lane Feb Gr. 3 Concert, 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Feb PTO Polar Plunge Feb PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Feb PTO Family Exploration Night, 6 p.m.

17 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FebrUAry 15 Parent Advisory Council (PAC) - DC, 6:30 p.m Regular DC, 7 p.m Community Curriculum Advisory DC 201, 6:30 p.m President s day National Pta FouNDers Day Parent Leaders DC, 9:30 a.m. District Center Closed Work-Study DC, 5:30 p.m. PreK Parent Conferences PreK Parent Conferences 6-12 Parent Conferences January March All activities subject to change. Latest information at isd.org

18 624 FACT The District has local partnerships with White Bear Center for the Arts, the White Bear Area YMCA, MacPhail Center for Music, Tamarack Nature Center, and Lakeshore Players. In addition, the District coordinates recreational activities for community members of all ages in partnership with our 10 communities. Area Learning Center (ALC) Mar Insight Parent Night 6 p.m. Mar Orientation for new students, 6 p.m. Birch Lake Mar PTA Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Central Mar Hope for Tomorrow Mar PTO Round Table Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Early Childhood Program Mar. 6...Family Gym Night, 6 p.m. Mar. 20 & Early Childhood Screening Hugo and Oneka Mar Spring Picture Day Mar PTA Mtg. - Hugo, 6 p.m. Mar Gr. 5 Concert, 6 & 7:15 p.m. Lakeaires Mar Spring Picture Day Mar PTO Skate Saints North, 5:15 p.m. Mar PTO Mtg. 6 p.m. Mar Gr. 4 & 5 Music Performance, 6 p.m. Lincoln Mar PTA Rm 116, 6:30 p.m. Mar. 27 & PTA Productions Central Aud., 6:30 p.m. Mar PTA Productions Central Aud., 2 p.m. Mar Gr. 3, 4 & 5 Music Program, 6:30 p.m. Matoska International IB World School Mar PTO Mtg., 6:15 p.m. Mar Gr. 4 Music Concert, 4 & 6:30 p.m. Otter Lake Mar. 3...PTA Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Mar PTA Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Mar Gr. 2 Choir Concert, 2:30 p.m. Mar Gr. 3 Choir Concert, 2:30 p.m. Sunrise Park Mar. 5...PTO Rm 307, 9:30 a.m. Mar Community Dinner, 5 p.m. Mar Regional History South Vadnais Heights Mar Book Fair Mar Gr. 2 & 3 Music Concert, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. Mar Morning with Mom, 8:30 a.m. Mar All School Carnival, 11 a.m. Mar PTO Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m. WBLAHS - North Campus Mar HS Choir St. Andrews, 7 p.m. Mar Choir North, 7 p.m. WBLAHS - South Campus Mar Spring Showdown, 7 p.m. Mar Breakfast of Champions, 7 a.m. Willow Lane Mar PTO Culver s Night, 5 p.m. Mar Spring Picture Day Mar Gr. 2 Concert, 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Mar PTO Breakfast w/ Easter Bunny, 8 a.m. Mar PTO Mtg. - Nominations, 6:30 p.m.

19 March 15 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Parent Conferences 6-12 Parent Conferences PreK Parent Conferences Employee appreciation Day Regular DC, 7 p.m SPriNG BreAK Parent Leaders DC, 9:30 a.m Work-Study DC, 5:30 p.m February April All activities subject to change. Latest information at isd.org

20 624 FACT WBLAHS partners with schools in France and Germany to provide international exchange experiences for world language students. The District also partners with China s Hangzhou Foreign Languages School for teacher and cultural exchanges. Area Learning Center (ALC) Apr. 6...New students start Apr Insight Parent Night, 6 p.m. Apr Career Day Birch Lake Apr Spring Pictures Apr PTA Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Central Apr. 9...PTO Round Table Media Ctr, 6:30 p.m. Apr Hope for Tomorrow Apr NJHS Earth Day Celebration Apr MS Musical Apr Gr. 5 Orientation, 7 p.m. Early Childhood Program Apr. 9...Family Event, 6 p.m. Apr. 10, 17 & Early Childhood Screening Hugo and Oneka Apr Bingo Night, 6 p.m. Apr PTA Oneka, 6 p.m. Apr Kindergarten Gathering, 5:30 p.m. Lakeaires Apr PTO Skate Saints North, 5:15 p.m. Apr PTO Mtg., 6 p.m. Lincoln Apr Carnival, 5 p.m. Apr PTA Rm 116, 6:30 p.m. Matoska International IB World School Apr Art Show, 4 p.m. Apr Gr. 1 Music Program, 2:40 p.m. Apr PTO Mtg., 6:15 p.m. Otter Lake Apr PTA Media Ctr, 6:30 p.m. Apr Otter Lake Carnival, 6:30 p.m. Apr Musical Apr Gr. 5 Orientation Apr PTAs Sunrise Park Apr Spring Picture Day Apr. 9...PTO Rm 307, 9:30 a.m. Apr All Star Breakfast, 7:15 a.m. Apr Middle School Musical Apr Gr. 5 Open House, 7 p.m. Vadnais Heights Apr Bingo, 6:30 p.m. Apr Gr. 4 & 5 Music Concert, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. WBLAHS - North Campus Apr Band 4AA Region Large Group North Apr. 9 (tentative date)... HS Band St. Andrew s, 7 p.m. Apr. 16 (tentative date)...choir 4AA Large Group Contest Apr Breakfast of Champions, 6:45 a.m. WBLAHS - South Campus Apr Band 4AA Region Large Group North Apr. 9 (tentative date)... HS Band St. Andrew s, 7 p.m. Apr. 16 (tentative date)...choir 4AA Large Group Contest Apr Breakfast of Champions, 7 a.m. Apr NHS Induction Apr Excellence Event, 6:30 p.m. Willow Lane Apr PTO School Carnival, 5:30 p.m. Apr PTO Mtg. - Elections, 6:30 p.m.

21 A pr i l 15 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday End of Third Quarter Teacher Work Day & Professional Development District Center Closed Parent Advisory Council (PAC) - DC, 6:30 p.m. 8 9 Community Curriculum Advisory DC 201, 6:30 p.m Regular DC, 7 p.m Parent Leaders DC, 9:30 a.m Administrative Professionals Day Kindergarten All Elementary Schools, 5:30 p.m Work-Study DC, 5:30 p.m March May All activities subject to change. Latest information at isd.org

22 624 FACT The total value of credits earned by WBLAHS students in CIS and AP courses during was more than $1.7 million at University of Minnesota tuition rates. Area Learning Center (ALC) May Insight Parent Night/ family picnic, 6 p.m. May All-school picnic/awards, 11 a.m. Birch Lake May 7... Grandparent s Day, 2:30 p.m. May 12...PTA Mtg., 6:30 p.m. May Spring Fling, 6 p.m. May Volunteer Breakfast, 8 a.m. Central May 1... Hope for Tomorrow May 7 & 12...Gr. 6 & 7 Band District, 7 p.m. May 8... Breakfast of Champions May 14...PTO Round Table Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m. May Gr. 8 Band District, 7 p.m. May Awards Night, 7 p.m. May NJHS Memorial Day Event, 7 p.m. May 26...Gr. 7 & 8 Choir District, 6:30 p.m. May 26...Gr. 6 Choir District, 8 p.m. Early Childhood Program May 1, 8 & Early Childhood Screening Hugo and Oneka May 5... Pre-Budget PTA Mtg. - Hugo, 6 p.m. May PTA Mtg. - Oneka, 6 p.m. Lakeaires May 1... PTO Skate Saints North, 5:15 p.m. May 7... Gr. 2 & 3 Music Performance, 6 p.m. May PTO Mtg., 6 p.m. Lincoln May 4... Book Fair - Sm Gym May PTA Rm 116, 6:30 p.m. Matoska International IB World School May 1... Carnival Night, 4 p.m. May 12...PTO Mtg., 6:15 p.m. May 28...Gr. 4 Portfolio Night, 4 p.m. Otter Lake May 5... PTA Media Ctr, 6:30 p.m. May 7...Gr. 1 Choir Concert, 2:30 p.m. May PTA Media Ctr, 6:30 p.m. May 28...Gr. 4 Choir Concert, 6:30 p.m. Sunrise Park May 1... All School Dance, 3 p.m. May 7...PTO Mtg. - Rm 307, 9:30 a.m. May 7...Gr. 8 Band & Jazz Gym, 7 p.m. May 12...Gr. 6 & 7 Band Gym, 6:30 & 8 p.m. May 14...NJHS SPMS, 7 p.m. May Awards District Aud., 7 p.m. May Gr. 6 & 7 Choir South Campus, 6:30 & 8 p.m. May 28...Gr. 8 Choir Concert, 7 p.m. Vadnais Heights May PTO Media Ctr, 6:30 p.m. WBLAHS - North Campus May 5... Awards Night, 1 p.m. May 8 & 9... Mariner South, 7 p.m. May District Night of Jazz Picnic Concert, 6 p.m. May Band North, 7 p.m. May 28...Choir North, 8 p.m. WBLAHS - South Campus May 2...Prom Grand March, 4 p.m. May River Center 8 p.m. May 8 & 9... Mariner South, 7 p.m. May District Night of Jazz Picnic Concert, 6 p.m. May Breakfast of Champions, 7 a.m. May Band Final South, 7 p.m. May 20...Awards/scholarship night, 7 p.m. May 21...Choir South, 7 p.m. May Junior/Senior Day May 28...South Wind Otter Lake, tentative 6 p.m. Willow Lane May PTO Culver s Night, 5 p.m. May PTO Dance, 6 p.m. May PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m. May PTO Walk 4 Willow

23 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday April June May Professional Development Regular DC, 7 p.m Work-Study DC, 5:30 p.m Parent Leaders DC, 9:30 a.m Memorial Day District Retirement Celebration sponsored by WBLAS School Board All activities subject to change. Latest information at isd.org

24 624 FACT WBLAS is the only Minnesota school District to receive Excellence in Financial Reporting awards from both the Association of School Business Officials and the Government Finance Officer s Association for 14 consecutive years (as of August 2014). Birch Lake June 2... Kindergarten visit Cup and Cone June 3...Kindergarten Celebration, 2:30 p.m. Central June 11...PTO Round Table Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Matoska International IB World School June 9...PTO Mtg., 6:15 p.m. Willow June 2... PTO Mtg., 6:30 p.m.

25 JUNe 15 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Gr. 12 Last Day of School Transition Plus DC Community Auditorium, 12:30 p.m. ALC WBLAHS - South Campus, 6:30 p.m. Gr. 11 Last Day of School End of Fourth Quarter / End of Second Semester WBLAS Aldrich Arena, 7:30 p.m. Last Day of School (K-10) Regular DC, 7 p.m. Teacher Work Day District Marketfest, Downtown WBL, 6 p.m District Marketfest, Downtown WBL, 6 p.m May July All activities subject to change. Latest information at isd.org

26 624 FACT Students and community members can find District pencils, Bear Paw decals, school supply lists and District information the White Bear Lake Areas Schools booth at Marketfest on Thursdays, June 11 - July 23 in downtown White Bear Lake.

27 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday June August JULy District Marketfest, Downtown WBL, 6 p.m. 3 4 INdepeNDence Day District Marketfest, Downtown WBL, 6 p.m Regular DC, 7 p.m District Marketfest, Downtown WBL, 6 p.m District Marketfest, Downtown WBL, 6 p.m District Marketfest, Downtown WBL, 6 p.m. All activities subject to change. Latest information at isd.org

28 624 FACT White Bear Lake Area High School students have the opportunity to take more than 32 college credit courses through Advanced Placement, College in the Schools, and Project Lead the Way STem offerings.

29 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday July September August Regular DC, 7 p.m Work-Study DC, 5:30 p.m All activities subject to change. Latest information at isd.org

30 Directory District 624 School Board Janet Newberg, Chair Building Liaison to Birch Lake Elementary and Central Middle School George Kimball, Vice Chair Building Liaison to WBLAHS - South Campus and Early Childhood Family Education Chris Hiniker, Treasurer Building Liaison to Hugo and Oneka Elementary Schools and WBLAHS - North Campus Lori Swanson, Clerk Building Liaison to Willow Lane Elementary and Sunrise Park Middle School Kim Chapman Building Liaison to Matoska International IB World School and Vadnais Heights Elementary Don Mullin Building Liaison to Lakeaires Elementary and Lincoln Elementary Cathy Storey Building Liaison to Otter Lake Elementary, Area Learning Center and Transition Education Center District Center Phone Numbers For a complete staff directory, see the district website at isd624.org. General District Information BusineSS Services Building Operations Finance Food Service Technology Transportation Bus Garage/Dispatch Census CoMMunications CoMMunity Services & Recreation Adult Athletics Adult Enrichment Extended Day Facilities Scheduling Youth Athletics Youth Development/Enrichment Office of Teaching and Learning Health Promotion Diversity & Integration Gifted and Talented Curriculum Open Enrollment Registration Testing & Assessment Personnel/Human Resources School Closing Hotline Special Services/Special Education TDD Student Records & TranscripTS Student Enrollment Superintendent Wbla Educational Foundation

31 Directory of schools Elementary Schools Birch Lake (9:15 a.m.-3:40 p.m.) 1616 Birch Lake Avenue White Bear Lake, MN / fax: Tami VanOverbeke, Principal Hugo (9:15 a.m.-3:40 p.m.) Francesco Avenue Hugo, MN / fax: Teresa Dahlem, Principal Jason Healy, Assistant Principal Lakeaires (9:15 a.m.-3:40 p.m.) 3963 Van Dyke Street White Bear Lake, MN / fax: Cary Krusemark, Principal Lincoln (9:15 a.m.-3:40 p.m.) 1961 Sixth Street White Bear Lake, MN / fax: Dan Schmidt, Principal Oneka (9:15 a.m.-3:40 p.m.) 4888 Heritage Parkway North Hugo, MN / fax: Teresa Dahlem, Principal Jason Healy, Assistant Principal Otter Lake (9:15 a.m.-3:40 p.m.) 1401 County Road H2 White Bear Township, MN / fax: Tim Schochenmaier, Principal MatoSKa International ib World School (9:15 a.m.-3:40 p.m.) 2530 Spruce Place White Bear Township, MN / fax: John Leininger, Principal Vadnais HeighTS (9:15 a.m.-3:40 p.m.) 3645 Centerville Road Vadnais Heights, MN / fax: Sara Svir, Principal Willow Lane (9:15 a.m.-3:40 p.m.) 3375 Willow Avenue White Bear Lake, MN / fax: Chris Streiff, Principal Middle Schools Central (8:15 a.m.-3:02 p.m.) 4857 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN / fax: Noel Schmidt, Principal Robert Brewer, Associate Principal Sunrise Park (8:15 a.m.-3:01 p.m.) 2399 Cedar Avenue White Bear Lake, MN / fax: Bob McDowell, Principal Carrie Barth, Associate Principal High School WblahS - North Campus (grades 9-10) (7:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.) 5045 Division Ave White Bear Lake, MN / fax: Don Bosch, Principal Dion Harriman, Associate Principal Angela Nelson, Assistant Principal Tim Hermann, Activities Director (9-12) WblahS - South Campus (grades 11-12) (7:55 a.m.-2:35 p.m.) 3551 McKnight Road White Bear Lake, MN / fax: Tim Wald, Principal Brian Leonard, Associate Principal Christina Pierre, Associate Principal Tim Hermann, Activities Director (9-12) Wbl Area Learning Center (8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) 2449 Orchard Lane White Bear Lake, MN / fax: Gretchen Harriman, Director Other Sites District Center Offices 4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN Michael Lovett, Superintendent Early Childhood Program Normandy Park Education Center 2482 East Cty Rd F White Bear Lake Tamarack Nature Center 5287 Otter Lake Rd White Bear Township Hugo Elementary Francesca Ave, Hugo / fax: Nancy Melquist, ECSE - Supervisor Danielle Mickelson, ECSE - Supervisor White Bear Area Senior Program 2482 East County Rd F White Bear Lake, MN / fax: Andrea Wildman-Hilal, Coordinator Transition Plus Program Fenway Blvd Circle N Hugo MN / fax: Sara Derby, Supervisor White Bear LAKe Area School DiSTrict ISD#624 Dr. Michael LoveTT, superintendent 4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear LAKe, MN Please visit isd624.org for the latest directory and school information.

32 Leading minds to learning, hearts to compassion, and lives to community service. The White Bear Lake Area School District serves the communities of Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township. Core Values The White Bear Lake Area School District builds quality lives and strong communities through:»» compassion»» integrity»» respect»» responsibility»» service Mission The mission of the White Bear Lake Area School District, a leader in innovative education and community partnerships, is to ensure our students:»» develop a love for learning,»» excel academically,»» are inspired to realize their dreams, and»» become engaged citizens with a global understanding by challenging each student within a dynamic, respectful and inclusive environment that nurtures the unique talents and abilities of every student. Strategic Planning More than 100 action team members came together to plan action strategic steps related to the six areas listed to the right. We will develop a comprehensive understanding of our students needs and interests to ensure students are challenged and excelling academically. We will create and implement a plan for global experiences and relationships to further understand world connections. We will ensure our facilities support our district s mission and objectives. We will create a district-wide culture that inspires innovation, a passion for learning, and confidence to pursue dreams. We will build a network of partnerships to provide personal and educational growth and service opportunities for students. We will foster connections with and among students and staff members to ensure all feel valued, supported and understood; and we will establish an environment that cultivates understanding and respect for differences among people.