Greetings Lake Panther Families,
As you know, the holiday season is a time of giving. We are fortunate to live in a great community, outside our own school community, that gives back to others. This year is no exception. We have been contacted by several local organizations to reach out to others and give back.
The number of agencies asking for help became a little daunting, even for us. So we decided to “divide and conquer” so we can provide the best support to our community’s needs. In the meantime, we want to continue to carry on the school traditions that make us Lake Elementary.
Please take a moment to review the community events we are participating in (by grade level) as well as the upcoming school activities. Pay special attention to dates and deadlines.
Community Events
GLENN COUNTY TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE
TK-2 Students will join together to donate new toys to children in need through the Glenn County Toys for Tots. Donations are due by Wednesday, December 10th.
ADOPT A FAMILY/ELDER
3-5 students will join together to adopt a local family or elder. Classroom teachers will share specific information regarding donations and due dates.
CANNED FOOD DRIVE
6-8 students will join together to donate canned food for the Orland Food Pantry. Wednesday, December 10th is the deadline for donations to be brought to the school.
School Events
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
November 19th, 20th, and 21st are all minimum days with dismissal at 1:00 pm each day. Teachers have sent links to schedule conferences, please make sure you have signed up!
THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 24th-28th
TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
December 4th – 19th
We love dressing up for the holidays! A calendar has been attached outlining each of the 12 days.
CLASSROOM CHRISTMAS PARTIES
Each classroom hosts a Christmas party. Parents typically sign up for these events. Check with your child’s teacher to see if sign-ups are available, as well as what day and time the classroom party will be held.
CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING
December 16th
Every year, students decorate ice cream cones with frosting and candy. This is a beloved Lake School tradition!
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
December 18th – The annual Lake Elementary Christmas Program will be held at the school in the multipurpose building on Thursday, December 18th. Program times are as follows:
• 9:00 a.m. –Junior High Performances
• 10:00 a.m. – TK-2 Program Performances
• 11:00 a.m. – 3-5 Program Performances
• All Day – Family Pictures (holiday photo booth provided)
CHRISTMAS BREAK
December 22nd – January 2nd – Have a wonderful holiday break!
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Cookie Dough will be here Thursday! 🍪 Your child is coming home with this purple flyer that has details, and their order forms. Please hang on to the order forms so you know who to deliver to.
A couple of Monday morning reminders:
There will be no school tomorrow in honor of Veterans Day.
When picking up or dropping off students, please remember to pull forward as far as possible toward the Road N exit. This helps keep traffic flowing smoothly on Wyo and ensures the safety of our students.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep everyone safe!
If you’re interested, please contact the school office or Mr. Goings. We’ll provide support, schedules, and required clearances. There is a $1,250 stipend for each team.
Thank you for helping our students play! 🏀
Here is November’s Parent Institute Newsletters! We invite you to click the links below to read the full issues.
This month’s newsletter offers strategies to help with your child's thinking, math, and writing skills. There is also an article highlighting the importance of sleep. At Lake, we believe it takes a strong partnership between school and home to help our students become the very best versions of themselves.
Thank you for all you do to encourage and support your child every day—we truly value your partnership!
Elementary School:
https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download2.php?940732-PMD1-X015215
Middle School:
https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download2.php?940732-PMD7-X015215
We’re considering a Craft Fair on December 6th and want to see how much interest there is.
Interested in being a vendor? Call (530) 865-1255 for details.
We’ll make our final decision on November 7th, so let us know soon!
The goal is to gather at least 40 volunteers for this event.
This service project offers an excellent opportunity for community volunteers to contribute to increasing native pollinator plants in Orland's green spaces, which are vital for a healthy ecosystem. This is a family friendly event and we invite all our pollinator loving friends to join us!
This effort is made possible through partnerships with the City of Orland, Honeybee Discovery Center, Glenn County Master Gardeners, Keep California Beautiful, Keep America Beautiful, and the California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers.
Wednesday, November 5th is our first School Site Council Meeting. Please see the agenda below.
Lake Elementary School Site Council
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
3:15PM
Agenda
Call the meeting to order
Pledge
Roll Call
Public Comment on Agenda and Non Agenda Items
New Business
LCAP
Safe School Plan
Health and Wellness Policy
Adjournment - Next meeting Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 @ 3:15PM
You're invited to the Trunk or Treat and Spook Train event on Halloween evening. The train will not run if it rains but the trunk or treat will be moved inside of the Whitsett Cook building. There are also openings available if families would like to participate in the Trunk or Treat by decorating a trunk and passing out candy at the event. Here is the link to sign up directly at the fairgrounds website. https://www.glenncountyfair.org/p/forms1/spook-train
Thank you and we hope to see you there!
Here is October’s Parent Institute Newsletters! We invite you to click the links below to read the full issues.
This month’s newsletter offers information about the wonders of science. Has an article on helping your child set goals and take responsibilities. It also shares insight on how to set clear guidelines and reinforce lessons in responsibility. At Lake, we believe it takes a strong partnership between school and home to help our students become the very best versions of themselves.
Thank you for all you do to encourage and support your child every day—we truly value your partnership!
Elementary School:
https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRBKE&subscription=elemoct25
Middle School:
https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=PMDRBJE&subscription=midoct25
