December 6, 2024

Save the Dates!

• December 18: 2-Hour Early Dismissal
• December 23 – January 1: No School - Winter Break
• January 2: School Resumes
• January 16: Frosty Fun Family Night (See Flyer for Details!)

Winter Wonder Week Dress Up Days! Check out all the details here.


2-Hour Early Dismissal - Wednesday, December 18

• Dismissal at 12:15 PM
• Early dismissal days are listed on the calendar: www.isd748.org/calendar (look for them on the lower left).
• Reminder: Students must be registered to attend Kidstart/Kidstop if that's your plan. 
• No afternoon preschool classes on early out days.

Be sure to make the necessary arrangements!

Medication Information on 2-Hour Early Dismissal Days
ORELC Medications ordered after 12:00 PM on early dismissal days must be given at home.

Salvation Army REACH OUT AND GIVE Campaign
ORELC is conducting a school-wide REACH OUT AND GIVE campaign. Each classroom has been challenged to bring in one food item to help fill their classroom poster. All shelf stable food items will be collected and donated to the Salvation Army to support their food bank efforts this winter season. Thank you for your consideration.
This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn about the importance of giving and community support. We are grateful for your participation and for the positive impact we can make together.

Yearbooks: Order your yearbook today! Click on this link to view the digital flyer. Yearbook ID Code: 15116425

Dress for the Weather Guide
Below is a helpful guide on what is expected dress for various temperatures. Make sure to LABEL your child’s winter gear with first and last name in the event gear is found in the hallway or lost and found. If you need assistance ensuring your child has winter gear, please contact Carrie Gapinski, school social worker at carrie.gapinski@isd748.org.

PreK-5 PTO November Newsletter
All ORELC, PMPS, and RIS parents/guardians are invited to attend the next PTO meeting on Tuesday, December 17 at 6:30pm in the RIS Media Center. You can also join the meeting via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link or if you have any questions, please reach out to the PTO via email. Follow their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ISD748PTO) to stay informed about events, volunteer options, and ways to support our schools.

School Hours

7:15 a.m. Faculty hours begin

7:40 a.m. Students may enter the building

• Students should not arrive before this time (unless registered to attend Kidstop/Kidstart)

7:55 a.m. PreK and K classes begin

10:20 a.m. Morning Preschool Dismissed

11:50 a.m. Afternoon Preschool Begins

2:15 p.m. Kindergarten Student Dismissal

2:20 p.m. Afternoon Preschool Dismissal

3:15 p.m. Faculty hours end

3:15 p.m. Office closes

FEEDING AREA CHILDREN TOGETHER (FACT) – YOU MUST RE-ENROLL EACH YEAR to PARTICIPATE
FACT provides meals free of charge to K-8 students who are in need of food on weekends and over school breaks. Signing up means your child will receive a FACT Pack each day school is not in session during the 2024-2025 school year. All bags are placed DISCREETLY into your child’s backpack on Fridays or the day prior to school break. To sign up, please visit: https://stcloudfact.org/enrollment or contact Carrie Gapinski, ORELC Social Worker at x5105 or via email.   

Food Shelves Resource List - Stearns County