
Family Resources
Welcome to Thomas lake Elementary!
Thomas Lake Elementary is a neighborhood school where students are known, supported, and encouraged to do their best every day. We believe children learn best when they feel safe, valued, and connected, so we work hard to build a school community where every student and family feels welcome. Through our PRIDE values of Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence, we help students grow not only as learners, but also as kind, responsible members of our community. One core message guides all we do: You are loved here.
Learning is at the heart of Thomas Lake. Our dedicated staff provides engaging, innovative instruction with high expectations while supporting every student's growth. Our campus, adjacent to Thomas Lake Park, a native prairie, and Thomas Lake, extends learning beyond the classroom and provides unique opportunities to explore and connect with nature.
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. and all students should be picked up by 3:50 p.m.
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


