District 194 Seeks Nominations for Friends of Education Awards

Editor’s Note: The following new releases are from Lakeville Area Public Schools website.

Each year the Lakeville Area Public Schools present Friends of Education Awards to honor outstanding individual contributions to the Lakeville Schools. The awards recognize people whose service has been on-going in one of these categories: Volunteer Service, Business Partnerships, Distinguished Service, and Education. Members of the community are invited and encouraged to nominate people they feel are deserving of these awards. The awards will be presented at the 2013 Staff Recognition Reception on May 22 that will be held at Brunswick Zone XL in Lakeville.

Nominees will be judged primarily on the significance of contributions to the wellbeing of education in the Lakeville Schools over the years. Nominees may be District employees or community members who have contributed to the Lakeville Schools programs and services. The selection committee will consider if the nominee has:

• Achieved above and beyond what is expected in the public school program
• Affected one or more of the following: program development, staff morale, community support, student interest, learning environment, or general support for public education
• Provided creative leadership in inspiring or motivating others to achieve or contribute to public education
• Demonstrated continuing support for Lakeville Area Public Schools

The qualifications will be considered collectively so the persons selected are recognized for their service to the entire district, rather than for one particular project or area of performance. Any staff or community member may nominate a candidate to receive a Friends of Education Award by filling out a nomination form.

Nomination forms are available in the office of every school building and on the district website at http://www.isd194.k12.mn.us. Entries must be returned to Linda Swanson, Director of Communication, 952.232.2004 at the Lakeville School District Office, 8670 210th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044 by Monday, May 13.

Click here to go to the online nomination form.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR LAKEVILLE NORTH FALL OF FAME INDUCTION BANQUET

Lakeville North is proud to announce the 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees who will be honored on July 14th at the annual banquet at Crystal Lake Golf Course at 4:30 pm.

Inductees are:
• Kevin Kaesviharn - Football, Basketball, Track and former NFL defensive back
• Tony Brown -  Golf, Basketball and Football
• Tasha Martin - Basketball
• Rick Ringeisen - Lakeville graduate and long time coach of Swimming and Diving and Track and Field
• 1988 State Championship Football Team- 14-0 perfect record

Tickets can be purchased for $25.00 in the Lakeville North  or Lakeville South Activities Offices starting April 8, 2013.  Please call Kathy Cormer at 952-232-3620 or Naomi Rogness at 952-232-3320 with questions.

STATE OF THE SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS PLANNED FOR MAY 6, JUNE 3

The 2013 State of the Schools will be held on Monday, May 6 and on Monday, June 3 at 6:30pm at the Crystal Lake Education Center, 16250 Ipava Ave.

Parents and community members will hear a 25 minute presentation about the school district followed by 25 minutes for questions and answers.

If you would like to schedule this presentation for your club or community group, please contact Linda Swanson,director of communication at 952-232-2003 or email linda.swanson@isd194.org.

LAKEVILLE SOUTH CAR DRIVE FUNDRAISER IS MAY 2

The Lakeville South Car Drive Fundraiser with Apple Valley Lincoln will be 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday May 2, at Lakeville South High School Stadium.

Each driver earns $20 for LSHS Sports—$15 for a designated sport and $5 for the All Sports Booster Club

Simply show up or pre-register with Heather Allen at Heather.Allen@isd194.org.

Paperwork takes about 5 minutes. The test drive takes about 10 minutes.