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September 2024 Newsletter

DATES TO REMEMBER

Welcome Back Connections - 9/3

First day of School (1-5) - 9/4

First day of School (K) - 9/5

School Board Meeting – 9/9

MIPTO Meeting - 9/10

Welcome Back Bears Event - 9/14

Picture Day - 9/17

For more details visit - Matoska Calendar

 

FALL EVENTS

This fall is full of many ways for our community to come together and have fun. Read on to learn more about the events and activities you can attend.



Join us for the 4th Annual Welcome Back Bears Event.

Come spend the evening at Matoska. Catch up with other Matoska families, participate in the Fun Run, play at the playground, enjoy the

food trucks and more!

When: Saturday, September 14th from 4:00-7:00

Where: Matoska International

Wear the color representing your grade: K- orange 1st-Yellow 2nd-Red 3rd- Green 4th-Blue 5th-Purple



NEW This Year…Fun Run!

We are moving the fun run to the fall this year.

Check in & warm up @ 4:00 pm

Race begins @ 4:30 pm

1k & 3k routes ~ run, walk, stroller… all are welcome!




Volunteers Needed! To help at this year's event sign up here:  https://signupgenius.com/


 

TEARS & CHEERS

Thursday, September 5, 8:00 - 9:00 am at Matoska


Kindergarten parents/grandparents/guardians can spend time with others after drop off to celebrate the milestone, help ease the transition and meet other Kindergarten families. We’ll provide coffee & bagels.


 

CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER

Tuesday, September 24, 4:00pm-8:00pm at Chipotle in Vadnais Heights (925 County Road E E Ste 150)


25% OF EVENT SALES GET DONATED TO OUR SCHOOL


Order online for pick up using

code NXT6ZLF or show flyer in restaurant.


 

HOMECOMING BOUNCE HOUSE CARNIVAL

Sunday, October 6, 4-7 PM at White Bear Lake High School


Tickets are $10 for Unlimited Bounce/Unlimited Fun and proceeds from this event support the elementary school PTO.


 

BOGEYS AFTER DARK

Saturday, October 12, 7:00 pm at Manitou Ridge


Teams of 4

$90/GOLFER OR $360.00 PER TEAM

Registration includes: Golf cart, pizza, and 9 holes of glow in the dark golf




 

WELCOME BACK CONNECTIONS

Tuesday, September 3rd, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 pm at Matoska.


You should of received a Sign Up Genius to join your teacher for a open house where you and several other families will have a timeslot to visit your classroom, check out the school and other activities.


Reach out to Carolyn Kay in the office if you have any questions.

 

IB INQUIRERS


Start out the year by learning more about our IB school, you can click on the links below for brief videos about the following foundational elements of an IB education:


 

MIPTO 2024/2025

GET INVOLVED

Attend a MIPTO meetings. MIPTO meetings occur on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and last an hour. Come and hear what we are considering for the 2024-2025 school year at our next meeting Tuesday, September 10th at 6 pm in school Media Center.

Volunteer at an MIPTO Event. There are many events and programs throughout the year where volunteers are needed. If you are interested in volunteering contact us at matoskaparents@gmail.com.

Donate to MIPTO. There are many ways to donate and support the school, programing and teachers. Learn more here: matoskaparents.com/donate.


STAY CONNECTED

Website - matoskaparents.com to get the latest information and read our monthly MIPTO Newsletter



 


MATOSKA PRIDE SHOP


Check out the gear in the Matoska Pride Shop. Order here >










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