Family Resources
Welcome to Thomas lake Elementary!
Thomas Lake is a dedicated peace site set in a wooded environment providing environmental extensions for student learning. The compassionate staff is dedicated to teach the whole child, focusing on high academic standards and supporting students to reach them. Thomas Lake is committed to incorporating physical fitness, arts education and character development during the school day and in before- and after-school opportunities. Several student organizations provide leadership opportunities for intermediate students and service learning for all students. Thomas Lake welcomes parent volunteers and appreciates the partnership this builds between home and school.
Tl Parent Committee
We are a group of Thomas Lake parents & caregivers that are committed to helping Thomas Lake staff and students live out their mission of supporting a positive, stimulating and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. We are always looking for me people to join our group. Connect with the parent committee or submit ideas at thomaslakeparents@gmail.com. Visit our website to learn more about us.
School doors open for students at 9:15 a.m. Thank you for understanding.
For the most up-to-date school closing information and information regarding delays, visit www.district196.org. For more information about protocol in the event of a delay/closing, click here. Other sources of information include WCCO-am (830) and local television stations. Parents will receive a telephone call from Superintendent Kreger or your school's principal.
Parent Portals
Campus Parent Setup Instructions
- Campus Parent Setup Instructions (English)
- Portal del campus: Proceso de configuración por 1a vez (Spanish)
- Illinka Xerada: Habka Sameynta ee marka hore (Somali)
For assistance, please contact your child’s school.
FAMILY ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS
First time users will need a parent access code to set up your Schoology account. Please contact your child’s school or schoology@district196.org to receive a code.
SETTING UP ACCOUNTS
- Creating a NEW Paypams account (English)
- Crear una NUEVA cuenta Paypams de los padres (Spanish)
- Abuurida Paypams CUSUB ee waalidka (Somali)
District 196 Family Resources website for Paypams.
For further assistance, please contact your child’s school.
Information and Resources
School Age Care Site Director
Meghan Liala
Meghan.Parranto@ymcamn.org
612-707-0996