Magnet application window for 2021-22 school year now open
Submit an application by Jan. 6, 2021, to be considered for one of the five elementary magnet schools and by Feb. 10, 2021 for Valley Middle School of STEM.
East Lake's Book Fair is going online!
From Oct. 28th- Nov. 10th, discover new books with your kids. Bonus: Every purchase supports our school.
Lifetouch Picture Day is Coming!
East Lake Elementary Laps for the Lake 2020
Fall 2020 East Lake Community Education Classes
Community Education classes for East Lake Elementary begin October 19th!
Restart 2020: District 196's plan to safely return to school
Find information about the 2020-21 school year and stay updated as the situation changes. This page will be updated regularly.
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Our neighborhood school brings a sense of community and connectedness into each of our classrooms.
SCHOOL NEWS
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In recognition of this important declaration, we encourage District 196 families to explore the rich history of indigenous people around the United States and in Minnesota.
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Each school will share site-specific details about the change at their building. There will be no school for all preschool and elementary students only Nov. 19 and 20.
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Applications must be submitted by Jan. 6, 2021, for elementary magnet schools and by Feb. 10, 2021 for Valley Middle School of STEM. Applications for the School of Environmental Studies are accepted throughout the year.
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The district has a process and timeline for determining when to shift to a different learning model based on multiple data points and factors.
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Our East Lake third grade students are very excited to share what it means to be an East Lake "Laker"! Enjoy this video!
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Both calendars are based on an all in-person learning model, although the district does plan to continue to offer the 196 Digital Academy as an all distance learning option for families.
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Register now for fall learning opportunities. As always, the safety of you, your family and our staff is our primary concern.
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District 196 students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, whether in school or distance learning at home. A la carte items available at school are not included in this program.
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PayPAMS is the platform families will use to pay for meals. Meal account balances from the 2019-20 school year have automatically been transferred over.
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