Battle Lake Public Schools

Important Open House Update... Use this link to access the letter https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HBfYxTUAMgeItvjAR-eE4k9nuQGia76U/view?usp=sharing Use this link to access the presentation https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oRhUwVeNbNce6lxYfggzLg8R-cpmIr-G/view?usp=sharing Check out our Back to School HUB https://sites.google.com/isd542.org/backtoschoolhub/home

Greetings from the Kitchen! Do you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch? No matter your income, please fill out an application and return. The 2020-2021 Application for Educational Benefits link is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hzpd8UMBCutHk-b6PByb7-8n2sUdQVxt/view?usp=sharing

Hello Battle Lake Families and School Staff, As indicated, we are communicating our weekly COVID-19, 14 day case rate number for Otter Tail County. Our number this week is 6.38, so our back to school plans remain unchanged. Use this link to access the info-graphic. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-jvlvI88FD_n04mzAYjKj-VqQs2kUYJT/view?usp=sharing

Here is the presentation and the additional video explaining the Safe Learning Plan Update that was pushed out on Friday 8/14. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ePihRcAmccR1V21dyrCCaD-9GXYxM0h/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AHMQFSGiVafSchTmPkIzHzBgV1TmXLOX/view?usp=sharing

Hello families! It's almost time to come back to school (yay) and our school library still has over 200 overdue books!! Please check your kids' rooms and other "hiding places" in your homes for Battle Lake Library books! Invoices will be sent in September for lost books. Thanks!​

Cross country practice will start tomorrow, Monday the 17th, at 8am, next to the Battle Lake football field.

Battle Safe Safe Learning Plan Update 8/14 Please access the information by using the link below. A video explaining the presentation will be sent out early next week. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ePihRcAmccR1V21dyrCCaD-9GXYxM0h/view?usp=sharing

If you are looking to register for Co-Curricular and Sporting Activities for 2020-2021, please use the first link to register. The second link will take you directly to the Fee Payment page. SchoolPay is a new site we are using for online forms and payments this year. Please create a new account, adding each one of your children. https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/2020--21-Minnesota-State-High-School-Lea/Mdw5 https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Activity-Fee-Payment-Options/MdwZ If your child is wanting to participate in Cross Country, this Fall, please go online to register, before Friday AM.

Please see the link below addressing COVID-19 and the participation in Minnesota State High School League activities. If you have any questions, or concerns, please contact Mr. David Marso at dmarso@isd542.org This link will also be available on our school webpage under Athletics/Co-Curriculars. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IALZFQ02KRkHuTb8-O_mLpR8NihoVI4o/view?usp=sharing

An email went out yesterday regarding Fall Sports including the link for online registration. Please fill this out at your earliest convenience, especially if you are planning on participating in Cross Country, starting August 17th.

Please access an important school opening update using this LINK. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-j0YZM1IWHhCFRrx8pMxuO1f6pim9dGe/view?usp=sharing

Based upon the Governor's Safe Learning Plan and taking into consideration our 4 priorities, Battle Lake will, at this point, be starting off the school year with an in-person learning model for ALL students. Under our model all students will attend in-person learning with additional safety measures in place which are above and beyond the Governor's Safe Learning Plan guidelines. Please click on the link below to access all the information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RzlFAr_B8HG4P-6msb27ps2-y0hymwhB/view?usp=sharing

Football Camp has been cancelled for this week. It will not be rescheduled. Thank you for your understanding.

Planning Update 7/31 Please use the link below to access our latest communication regarding the 20-21 school year. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gb0YYJG6IrSBAkStDP7trELigfVJI3Kk/view?usp=sharing

Soccer Camp dates and times have been changed to the following: camp will run this week ONLY, Monday-Thursday, July 20-23. Grades 1-3 will meet from 6:00-7:30pm and Grades 4-7 will meet from 7:30-9:00pm. We appreciate your flexibility!

Battle Lake Families, Please check out our options and Back to School Framework we will provide during the 2020-2021 school year. https://youtu.be/M99HdyuOiqo https://drive.google.com/file/d/14zvPrxMS6ky_smqRZDgrkIq4cZctrVUv/view?usp=sharing

Due to impending weather (possible thunderstorms) the 10:30-12:00 Summer Rec groups will be cancelled. The 9:00-10:30 group will be sent home if lightning shows. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Summer Rec SCRIMMAGE against New York Mills in Battle Lake this Thursday, July 16. Girls PeeWees and Boys Mighty Mights start at 9:45am and Girls Midgets and Boys combined PeeWees/Midgets to follow. Tee and Toss ball practice as usual (no scrimmage). All students arrive 9:00am.

Hey Soccer Fans: Elementary Soccer Camp For Girls and Boys going into 1st through 7th Grade Monday – Thursday, July 20 through July 30 Grades 1-3 meet 6—7 pm Grades 4-7 meet 7-8 pm Fee: $25 An email with registration link has been sent.

Summer Rec is cancelled today, Wednesday, July 8, because the amount of rain last night has made the fields unplayable and possibly unsafe. Sorry for any inconvenience.