Teacher-Hosted Great Gatherings
Is your child interested in spending some time with a past, current, or future teacher? The teachers of LNFI have generously offered to host some activities outside of school hours and your child could be lucky enough to sign up for one of these opportunities! Below is a list of the Teacher-hosted Great Gatherings being offered this year. People that attend the Spring Party have the first chance to sign up for these events. If there are still spots open after the party, they will be posted here with the option to purchase.
SPECIALISTS
Discovery Club Staff: Pizza, Pajamas and Throwback Cartoons! Join the Discovery Club staff (Alayna, Kari, Cathy, and Kim) for pizza, pajamas and throwback cartoons (eg. Scooby Doo, Tom and Jerry, Smurfs, or Chipmunks) Each child that purchases a spot is allowed to bring one friend along to join in on the fun! Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas, bring sleeping bags, and a stuffed animal.
Date: Friday, May 22nd, 2015. Time: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Spots allowed: 4. Cost per spot: $20 |
KINDERGARTEN
FIRST GRADE
Mme Rddad, 1st grade: A Picnic at Castle Heights! Columbia Heights (just 20 minutes from school) has a beautiful park called Castle Heights. It has lots of slides, swings, and tunnels. Six students are invited to have a picnic lunch and play at the park with Mme. Rddad. (An alternate park is also possible).
Date: June 13, 2015. Time: 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Spots allowed: 6. Cost per spot: $20. |
Mme Handley, 1st grade: Crêpes, Crêpes, et Encore des Crêpes! Eight students are invited to a crêpe party with Mme Handley. Students will participate in making the crêpes and garnishing them with sugar, jelly, and French favorite, Nutella. The party can occur on a mutually agreed upon date after school in Mme Handley's class from 4:15 - 5:30. French music and France’s favorite beverage, Orangina, will top off this French party. Bon Appetit!
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015. Time: 4:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Spots allowed: 8. Cost per spot: $20. |
SECOND GRADE
Mlle Geimer, 2nd grade: Monster Madness! Come and create a one of a kind monster pillow after school with 3 of your friends. Each child will design a monster pillow that has a secret pocket. Snacks will be provided. If time, we will also do some fun monster drawings!
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Time: 4:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Spots allowed: 4. Cost per spot: $25. |
Mme Dubaille, 2nd grade: Board Games and Snacks! Four students can join Mme Dubaille in her classroom after school for an hour of fun! She'll bring the snacks and fun board games; the students should bring their enthusiasm! Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Time: 4:20 p.m.-5:20p.m. Spots allowed: 4. Cost per spot: $20. |
Mlle Eichten, 2nd grade: Gettin' Groovy with Mlle Eichten! Six students are invited to stay after school with Mlle Eichten to tie-dye a shirt! You bring a clean white t-shirt that fits you and a smock to protect the clothes you're wearing, and she'll provide the tie-dye materials, a snack, and juice!
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2015. Time: 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Spots allowed: 6. Cost per spot: $20. |
Mme Mardock, 2nd grade: Musicical Melodies! Join Mme Mardock for a session of music melodies. You'll pluck and strum on instruments, and sing to your heart's content! She'll bring the snacks...the students will bring their musical energy!
Date: Thursday, May 21. Time: 4:20 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Spots allowed: 10. Cost per spot: $20 |
THIRD GRADE
Mlle Defiel, 3rd grade: Painting on the St. Croix! Join Mlle Defiel and her mom, Mme Defiel, for a painting lesson with Mme Defiel. Spend the morning downtown Stillwater while your child creates his or her own plein air painting. Pick your child up and stop by Teddy Bear Park or gwt lunch downtown Stillwater on your way home. All supplies will be provided, including a canvas, brushes, and needed acrylic paints. Dress according to the weather and consider your clothes in case you get paint on them.
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015. Time: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Location: Stillwater, MN. Spots allowed: 6. Cost per spot: $30. Mme Defiel is a teacher and painter. She was an elementary school teacher and then she owned a mural painting business for 10 years, during which she painted murals in homes and businesses. She went back to the classroom to teach a class of students with autism. Now she is pursuing her master’s degree and a license in teaching behaviors. |
Mme Scholl, 3rd grade: Classroom Creations! Five students are invited to a clay creations party. Students will meet in Mme Scholl's classroom after school. She will provide all tools, materials, and a snack. Bring your own imagination and creativity! Date: TBD. Time: TBD. Spots allowed: 5. Cost per spot: $20. |
FOURTH GRADE
Mlle Gagnaire, 4th grade: Taekwondo and Ice Cream! Join Mlle Gagnaire in the upper campus gym with up to 19 other students! The afternoon will start with some taekwondo and then afterwards, the students can enjoy some ice cream!
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2015. Time: 4:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Spots allowed: 20. Cost per spot: $25. |
FIFTH GRADE