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“In pursuit of excellence and opportunities” Winter 2018-2019 I Walked Today! Shannon Hayes Every morning the elementary students are encouraged to walk in the gym from 7:45-8:00. This is a time where students can socialize with friends and get some exercise in before the day starts. When 8:00 arrives, the walking supervisors hand out walking tickets to each student who walked. The class- room teachers keep track of how many tickets were received for the month. At the end of the month, the class who has the highest percentage of walkers wins the prize. The prize varies each month. Last month it was a free hour of swimming in the school pool. The gym is full every morning with students ranging from Kindergarten to 6th grade! It's so fun watching all of the elementary interact with each other!
One Jump for one Veteran By Mrs. Krause
Mrs. Krause's 5th grade class spent the month of November jump roping for Veterans. This was a way to remember and think about all of the sacrifices and time spent away from families during the holidays. We worked hard and counted every single jump signifying one veteran. We learned there are approximately 300,000 veterans in Minnesota. Our goal was to jump in support of as many as we could. I am proud to report these 16 students jumped over 171,722 swings of their ropes. Thank you to all the military servicemen and woman around Minnesota and the World. We honor you! Visit the school’s website www.lakeofthewoodsschool.org
Stanton is Teacher of the Year Doris Knutson, Managing Editor Northern Light Region
Long time Kindergarten teacher Colleen Stanton takes and move on. I let students know daily that it is okay to try, and if we knew every- has been chosen as this year’s Teacher of the Year for thing we wouldn’t need to be in school.” She explained. “We all have things we can do Lake of the Woods School. Stanton has been teaching well and things that we have to practice to get better at doing.” for 34 years, most of them at the Kindergarten level. Third, “Learning should be fun and ongoing throughout our lives. My enthusiasm for The youngest of nine kids, she grew up in St. Louis subject matter reflects on student learning, said Stanton. “I need to be upbeat and let them Park, Minnesota, spending her summers at Zippel Bay know each day I’m learning right along with them. I constantly try to find out student in- north of Williams, the town where her father Alfred terests and incorporate them into my lessons.” “Bud” grew up. As these thoughts guide her daily, she also tries to keep in mind that her students may Early on, Stanton was influenced by her mother, be on the bus for an hour each way to and from school. Stella, who was once a teacher in a one-room school. “If I assign any homework,” she said, “I want it to be something that enhances their learn- Following her graduation from St. Louis Park High ing and doesn’t take away from important family time.” School, Stanton attended Bemidji State University, Through the years, she has seen many changes in education needs. “A lot more is expected majoring in elementary teaching and art. She then of kids at earlier ages now,” she said. received her K-12 teaching certification, a middle In earlier years, she explained, Kindergarten was held every other day. At that time, school (grades 5-8) math certification, a middle school students learned colors, color words, letters and socialization skills. “Now, they’re reading social studies certification, and her art certification. by the end of Kindergarten,” Stanton said. “Counting to 100 by fives and tens, writing She began her career as a substitute teacher at schools in Warroad, Indus and Lake of numbers and letters.” the Woods, then taught first grade for a year in Texas before teaching third grade there for She credits all-day every day Kindergarten with some of the changes. a time. Her students work now on computers daily and she implements computer centers, In 1989, she moved back to the area and married John Stanton. She has taught at Lake smart board lessons, science and social study lessons into her curriculum. of the Woods since then, teaching Kindergarten for the last 15 years. Colleen now lives on land at the family home place where she spent summers as a According to Stanton, she has three different thoughts that guide her everyday teaching youth, in a home built by her contractor husband. methods. First, “All children can learn but learn differently. I try to use lots of different The couple has three children, Garret Bitzer, Heather and Sarah Stanton, and three approaches to reach each child in their learning style: music and movement, hands-on cen- grandchildren, Brennan and Brycen Olson and Kinlee Bitzer. ters, technology, project-based, games and reading aloud to students,” she said. A tea in Stanton’s honor was held on January 17, 2019 in the Lake of the Woods Second, “Every day is a new day; we all make mistakes, so let’s learn from those mis- School ITV Room.
Lake of the Woods School has nine Automatic External Defibrillators (AED). The AED’s are located in the cafeteria/commons area, by the multi-purpose gym/pool area, in front of the elementary office and in the east hall by the elementary playground entrance and in east end of high school area. One is also stationed in the nurses office and 3 travel with our sports teams.
New Baby? New to the Area? It is important for our future planning to have all children in our census files. Census numbers help determine the amount of levy funding that our Early Childhood Program receives from the State of Minnesota. When you are listed on our census, you will receive updates from our Early Childhood program and pre-school information for kindergarten. Please call Cece at 634-2735ext. 1518.
The Education Plus publication is a produc- Wellness/Community Education Adviso- Census Information tion of Lake of the Woods School and Lake ry Council: Jeff Nelson, Ken Moorman, Lake of the Woods School is updating of the Woods Community Education. The Sharon Feldman, Nicole Gate, Lisa Beck- school census information. Census num- Education Plus newspaper will be print- strand, Jeff Birchem, Amber Zemke, Bren- bers help determine the amount of levy ed 3 times during the 2018-2019 school da Nelson, Jill Olson, Curt Storbeck, Carrie funding that our Early Childhood Pro- year and distributed to area postal patrons . Davidson, Tammie Doebler, Sunny Dorow, gram receives from the State of Minne- It is also available on our school’s website Emily Durkin, Steve Johnson, Ducky Gens, sota. When you are listed on our census, www.lakeofthewoodsschool.org Nancy Jewell, Brent Cole, Cece Charlton you will be notified of Early Childhood Lake of the Woods School ISD #390
and Brian Novak Screening dates and will receive im- P.O. Box 310 Lake of the Woods School Board portant Early Childhood and Kindergar- Members: Community Education Meeting Dates: Baudette, MN 56623 ten information. If you have a child born Lynette Ellis, (District #1) January 10, 2019 @ 4:30 p.m. in ITV (218) 634-2735 (phone) on or after August 31, 2014 (children 0-4 Tim Lyon, (District #5) March 7, 2019 @ 4:30 p.m. in ITV (218) 634-2467 (fax) years old), please call Cece Charlton at Jeff Birchem, (District #6) May 9, 2019 @ 4:30 p.m. in ITV 634-2056 ext. 1518. Robin Sonstegard, (District 4) Winter School hours: Boyd Johnson, (District 2) Community Education: Mon/Wed/Fri: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Brent Cole - Coordinator Corryn Trask (District 3) Thank you Tues/Thurs: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. School board meetings are held the fourth Cece Charlton - Assistant Coordinator To all of the area Weekend hours: Sat -1:00 - 4:00 p.m. & Lisa Beckstrand - Pool Coordinator Monday of each month. businesses that support the Sun - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. or for scheduled Nicole Gate - ECFE Coordinator/Instructor events. Jenny Krause Lake of the Woods School L/W School Administration: Hours are subject to change. Jeff Nelson - Superintendent and Muriel Crandall - Paraprofessional and the Education Plus. Elementary School Principal Brian Novak - Asst. Admin./Elem. Principal THE SCHOOL FACILITY WILL BE Chad Hazelton - Dean of Students/Athletic Director CLOSED AND LOCKED ON HOLIDAYS AND WHEN SCHOOL IS CANCELLED.
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WE take on Winnipeg By Destiny Storbeck In previous years, Lake of the Woods students have attended WE day in St. Paul. But prevents her from gaining weight. She told us how a video was posted saying she was the in 2018, WE day Minnesota was disbanded, leaving the students confused on what to do ugliest girl in the world. Velasquez said it tore her apart. She not only got bullied on the for the upcoming year. Ideas were spiraling, eventually the idea of taking students to Win- internet, but in public for her abnormalities. With all this hate it would’ve been easy for nipeg, Manitoba came up. After multiple discussions, the plan was finalized: WE day her to give up. She didn’t. She kept fighting and stood up for what was right. Now she is a Winnipeg. public speaker, sharing her story and inspiring others. It is stories like Lizzie’s that can Students were chosen by their involvement in the community and various clubs dedicated propel us to do better. To be better. We can make a difference if we live WE. to making the community better. Each student invited has dedicated some time to better- ing our community. The students set off to WE day at approximately 5 a.m. on Tuesday, October 30. It was an early morning, but that didn’t settle their excitement. The students arrived at the Bell MTS Place, where the event was held, filled with energy for the upcoming day. It was hectic, thousands of kids scurrying to get seated as we made our way through the arena. The overall event was a thrilling learning experience. There were stories of how people of all ages, took terrible situations and turned it into something great. WE day’s main goal is to inspire us to make a difference. Bethany Mason, a junior, was able to experience WE day for the first time. She said, “It was cool to see so many people come together to learn how they can make a difference in the world.” Many students were able to see what possibilities lie ahead if we work to- gether to make a difference. Not only did WE day provide inspirational speakers and videos, they had exemplary entertainers to get the crowd involved. WE day is truly a momentous event. Each speaker shared their story; some had tragic experiences or some just saw an opportunity to make a difference. One particular story stood out to me. Lizzie Velasquez is a girl with a birth defect that Creating Interflex By Skyla Hasbargen
Interflex is a newly designed time for this school year intended for studying, provides me with a better opportunity to provide students re-teaching and extra help than working on homework, or getting extra help from a teacher. Right after first hour, Interflex Activity Period time did.” Some kids enjoy having this time to finish assignments like is similar to a study hall for everyone, even though some kids may already have a study English papers or completing a group project. There are supposed to be three or four hall during the day. Interflex replaced our daily Activity Period from previous years; on teachers circulating during Interflex for each of the sections of students. Teachers use this Wednesdays, we still have Activity Period after seventh hour. Interflex lasts about 30 time to check on some students that have been missing from class or have missed tests. As minutes. During Interflex, you are required to have under 5 people at a table and you are Mr. Grover said “I was in support of interflex at the beginning and I still am! I feel it is a allowed to listen to music on your phone, but you must be working on school work. Inter- great opportunity for students to get directed one on one help with the teachers of classes flex is held in the lunchroom for tenth through twelfth graders, but the seventh through they may have issues with. I do think that the large group that most kids are in each day ninth grades are separated into the media center, ITV room, and PLTW labs. can be chaotic, but I feel the need for this time is important.” At first, Interflex was a bit rocky for both the students and the teachers, but it has improved. Most teachers like having this time for some one on one with students who need extra help or to catch up. Mrs. Hazelton said, “I love interflex time right now because it
Pottery Class through Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
With the support of The Region 2 Arts Council and funding through the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund as part of the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment and the State of Minnesota, Lake of the Woods School was able to obtain partial funding for an artist in residence grant for our Lake of the Woods School. We believe our students benefited from bringing in a professional potter to work with students on one-on- one instruction on the potter’s wheel as well as other hand built projects, including a project that required smoke firing, a Native American tradi- tion. Lake of the Woods School Community Education offered a pottery class to the public in the evenings during the same time.
Janet Johnson, Artist in Residence Amy Lein working on her clay project.
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Volleyball team, 17-11, ends season with awards By Ashton Aery ished the night winning 3-1. The Bears’ volleyball team ended the season The Bears later went to Bagley to play Ada-Borup. The quicker than they wanted by losing their third team fought hard but sadly lost the game 1-3. Defeated in play-off game against Ada Borup in Bagley on four sets they fought their hardest and didn’t give up. Ada- Tuesday, October 30. The team ended the sea- Borup had a strong block and smart hitters that the Bears son with 17 wins and 11 loses. just couldn’t stop. The team consisted of two seniors, one jun- Senior Alcia Draper says “It was a very memorable ior, seven sophomores, one freshman, and one game because it was my last time playing volleyball with eighth grader. During play-offs two eighth these girls. We left everything on the court which is more graders were also brought up to the team. than anything I could have asked for. I’m beyond proud of Coach Jill Olson says “These young ladies everything we accomplished as a team and wouldn’t have are a very dedicated and hard working group. traded it for the world.” Their desire to be the best they can be and Season awards for 2018 include: dominate on the floor is what pushed them to All-Conference: Greta Moeller and Alcia Draper; All Con- be such an amazing team.” ference Honorable Mention: Ashton Aery; Coaches Award: In play-offs the team beat Blackduck 3-0, Shayla Risser; Most Improved: Ashton Aery; MVP: Alcia then played the Mahnomen/Waubun Thunder- Draper. birds at BSU. The girls pulled through and fin- Bears Football ends Season with awards By Eric Hansen
per carry, and total points scored per sea- with 55 tackles. He was awarded the most dedicated player son. The team also broke two long droughts of the season and was an honorable mention for the All this season. The Bears won their first home District Team. game in 7 years and the first homecoming Isaiah Mason finished the season with 1,086 yards and game in 12 years. Although there was only was awarded as best back, MVP, and made the All-District 2 wins the bears ended with 2,353 rushing Team. yards, 9 interceptions and 209 points. Kodi Gunner Ferrier finished the season with 43 tackles and 8 Jonassen, a captain of the team, thoughts tackles for loss of yards and for this season and the next. “This season was awarded the best defensive player. went well we, had a couple of close games Mason Russell started off the season with 100 rushing we should have won but we finished the yards against McGregor and The Bear’s Varsity football team had a total of 26 play- season out strong. There was a lot of first year players that was awarded the most improved player. ers, 9 seniors, 9 juniors, 4 sophomores and 3 freshmen. learned a lot so we will have a good team for the next sea- Kade Chapman and Kodi Jonassen also made the All- This year's team broke a few 9 man football school records son.” District Team. which were most rushing yards, most rushes, average yards Tanner “Toast” Neilson from Rainy ended the season Cross Country Wrap Up By Lexie Rennemo The cross country team started off the season with new Unfortunately, the varsity girls did not have enough run- year of cross country, but I’m grateful for all the memories coach, Jenny Krause, assisted by Indus cross country coach ners to place as a team, but junior high runner, Taylar Fish I made.” After an eventful season Coach Krause is proud of Tom Vandamme. Continuing the co-op from previous years received a ribbon after placing 10th in the Warroad meet. all the runners and the hard work they put in during practic- Lake of the Woods combined with runners from Rainy Riv- Eighth-grader Yili Schiro was the only boy to place indi- es to improve their times. Coach Krause would like to er, Indus, and Emo. The team welcomed several new mem- vidually this season, after getting 7th in the 1½ mile race at thank the senior girls for being positive role models on the bers this season and had a combined total of 17 runners. the Deer River. To finish off the season the junior high team and she wishes them good luck at college next year. Throughout the season Coach Krause pushed the team to boys’ team placed 5th at the All-Conference meet. Coach Krause is excited for next season and can’t wait to become stronger runners and beat their previous times. Senior Captain Julie Quo says, “I’m sad this is my last see how everyone improves. Robotics Team competes in Thief River Falls By Isaac Stephani The Bear’s Robotics Team placed and impressive 8th by working on it during lunch, on their free time, or on both the Senior and Junior High teams will do well having out of 50 teams, on Saturday, December 1, 2018. This was Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. There’s constant experience with the Vex equipment in 8th grade. They have a definite improvement over previous years, leaving the building and coding. Mr. Perala helps by advising, ordering improved from last year, having put together a robot. team and advisor quite proud of the team’s hard work. equipment, signing up for, and chauffeuring the team to When coach Perala started coaching, he switched from The Senior High Robotics Team, which consisted of 8 meets. FIRST Robotics to the VEX. The VEX equipment is much people battled in Thief Rivers Falls. This year the competi- Captain Julie Quo noted, “Our team is excited and well more user and budget friendly. With the FIRST program, tion, Turning Point, consisted of mini-games to score prepared for the competition. I’m impressed with Tucker students had to fabricate the parts by hand and program points. Two schools are assigned to a team color before the Beito, because of his dedication. He has put in over 40 with a small window of time. match begins, red or blue. The object is to score and domi- hours of work.” nate the field before the time runs out. You can do that to Coach Perala looks forward to bringing the Junior High match your team color. The team prepares for tournaments team to Warren, for their first meet. He feels confident that 4 For school announcements, visit www.lakeofthewoodsschool.org
Bears basketball teams both strong with experience By Aspen Thompson
The boys Varsity basketball returns with season with a team of 13 including 3 seniors head coach Chad Hazelton and assistant coach- and captains Alcia Draper, Lexie Rennemo, es Shaquille Solomon and Charles Wells. The Rebekah Fraser, and Sydney Hufnagle.The team is starting off with 9 players that are Var- team consists of 5 seniors, 2 juniors, and 5 sity only, with five or six that will swing be- sophomores. Alcia had a few words she wanted tween JV and Varsity. The team consists of 4 to share about the season, ”We have always seniors, 3 juniors, and 2 sophomores. The sen- been a young team but determined, and now we iors this year are Isaac Stephani, Isaiah Mason, have experience on our side, so this year we J’Karay Matthias, and Jaylin Raschke, and cap- should be a pretty strong team. What we lack in tain is Tanner Nordlof. height, we make up with it with our speed and When asked about this season Coach Hazel- good defense.” ton said, “We are looking to improve over last The head coach for the second year now is season, and become more competitive.” They Katie Pieper and assistant coaches Dale Brune played their first game Friday night at home and Gary Moeller. The girls played their first Bob Laine works with 7th grade students on GTT. and won in overtime 56 to 55. game on Friday in Pine River, they lost 31 to The girls basketball team is starting off their 57. Senior High School Choir; takes home 9 Superiors, Band gets 2 By Tierra Husbands
Choir and Band Solo Contest were held on a Tuesday, Grade 10; Gabriella Storkson, Superior, Grade 9; Sierra Lake of the Woods School, in the Auditorium on Thursday, November 13. The participants left about 12:30 pm that day Castle, Superior (perfect score), Grade 9. November 29th. The concert started at 7:00 pm, the choir to travel to Warroad, MN. The other schools that joined Participants for band were Julie Quo, Excellent, Grade students should have been at the school at 6:40 pm for prep- them were, Warroad, Roseau and Badger. 12; Abigail LaFromboise, Superior, Grade 10; Katelynn aration. Overall there was a total of 21 participants from Lake of Nordine, Superior, Grade 10; Brianna Fish, Excellent, The Lake of the Woods band concert, will also be held the Woods School that competed in contest. Choir had fif- Grade 9; Johanna Birchem, Excellent, Grade 9; and Sierra in the auditorium on Monday, December 10. The concert teen participants and band has six. A total of 9 Superiors Castle, Excellent, Grade 9. Overall the participants did very will start at 7:00 pm, the band students should be at the were earned in choir and 2 in Band. The participants for well at solo contests for this year. school at 6:40 pm for preparation. choir were, J’karay Matthias, Excellent, Grade 12; Julie Also in early November, 7 students went to Thief River Also coming up in January 2019 is the UND Honor Quo, Good, Grade 12; Amber Adams, Superior, Grade 11; Falls, to participate in Honor Choir. When asked about the Band and Choir. For choir 3 of the students were chosen to Amy Lein, Superior (perfect score), Grade 11; Bethany event, Bethany Mason said that they went to the Thief River go. Congratulations to Angelica Million, Amber Adams and Mason, Superior (perfect score), Grade 11; Destiny Stor- Falls Technical College for this event. When they arrived, Bethany Mason for the Women’s Honor Choir, and Con- beck, Superior, Grade 11; Kaylene Olson, Good, Grade 11; they all gathered in the music room, warmed up and met the gratulations to Katelynn Nordine for making Honor Band. Lisa Langrehr, Excellent, Grade 11; Logan Russell, Superi- new instructors. They all learned new techniques, learned All of the contestants go to UND for 3 days where they will or (perfect score), Grade 11; Mason Russell, Superior, more about the pieces that they were later on going to per- rehearse and perform a big concert the last day. Grade 11; Zach Viskoe, Superior, Grade 11; Audrianna form, and finally performed altogether. Nielsen, Excellent, Grade 10; Cheyenne Irvine, Excellent, The Lake of the Woods choir concert was held at the
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm March 9, 2019 WHERE: Media Center Lake of the Woods WHY: To work on homework or other class assignments School
After school Homework Club will be for students in grades 6th through 12th grade. Gym Students must sign up by 12:30 pm in the high school office if they are planning 9 am-1:00 pm on attending Homework Club on that Tuesday or Thursday. Open to All students 1. Students are required to attend the full session (3:15 TO 4:30)…Classroom door will be locked at 3:15. 2. Parents will be called if student leaves early or does not show up. grades K-8 2. Homework first and then work on other class projects or read a book. 3. Use the computers in a responsible manner. Computers are a privilege and students must have permission to use. Computer games are not to be played. 4. Behavior issues will result in the removal of the student, a phone call to the student’s guardian and an automatic after-school detention. A second offense will be the removal of that student permanently from homework club.
SchoolMessenger is a parent notification system that allows the school to build the automated transfer of parent contact information from Synergy, our student information system, to the SchoolMessenger hosted location. It simply saves time and provides more up to date parent contact information. Once we make a parent contact change in Synergy, it will update in SchoolMessenger every day. The most current parent contact information in Synergy will now be in our parent notification system. Our staff should no longer have to change parent contact information in multiple systems. It allows school staff to deliver a single, clear message to students, parents or guardians by telephone, cell phone, e-mail, pager or PDA in any combination. SchoolMessenger will also be used to notify you of a school closing due to inclement weather.
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Elementary Stem Robotics Club Hockey Team starts with a loss as new arena grows By Lisa Langrehr
An anonymous donor graciously do- Ferrier (Junior), Kajun Krause (9th), Gabe nated five million dollars to build the new Bau- Krause (9th), Jackson Lebrasseur (9th), Anson dette Arena, which has been taking shape over Haak (9th), Zakai Dahl (9th), and Griffen the past year. In charge of creating the arena is Sonstegard (Junior). As well as, the Rainy river Ryan Zemek and the Lake of the Woods Inter- students: Reece Chorney (Senior), Jackson Ar- national Arena Board Members: John Sonste- pin (Senior), Blake Ferris (Junior), Connor Ival gard, Mike Schulz, Derek Olson, Nick Anthony, (Sophomore), Lara Wood (Senior), Aiden Tom and Keith Block. The new arena will have two (Junior), and new head coach Brent Olson. areas for people to skate and improved seats The team played their first game in compared to the old arena. Cement was poured International Falls last week on November 27 at inside before Thanksgiving. 7:30pm. The Bears team lost 4-1 and were Mr. Hazelton said, “I like how the missing a few players for their first match. Gun- structure of the arena is open and it’s on campus ner Ferrier said, “The team is well trained; we and that it is multi-functional. We will also use are well conditioned, on top of that we are it once the ice melts for pole vaulting.” It is still young which makes us able to improve more. to be determined when the Bears Hockey team We have a team bond like no other. These will be able to play in the new arena this season, things will make us stronger during the season.” Submitted by Mrs. Krause but they are hoping to be in by the end of Feb- On Tuesday, the Bears travel to Fort Frances for ruary. their second match. Pictured are the 4th and 5th graders that participated in Mrs. Krause's Ele- This year’s Bears hockey team consists mentary Stem Robotics Club after school on Tuesdays this past fall. Each of Lake of the Woods students: Mckale Risser student worked in groups each week to program and complete engineering (Senior), Tucker Ferrier (Sophomore), Gunner tasks for their specific robots. Exposure to computer programming using the iphone, ipads, and chrome- books to assist with these newest robotic systems. Robots used were: Dash and Student actors prepare two one-act plays Dot, Sphero, Evo & Ozobots and even Merge Cube (picture shows). Drawings By Carter Lowes & mazes created for the tiny Ozobots to follow and move in many creative This year for the one act play, director Joyce a more serious play about work related illnesses ways. Washburn decided to put on two different plays. and marriage drama. Because of the smaller Because there are two plays, they have to com- cast, some people have to play two parts. The pete against each other since only one can go to cast includes Sierra Castle, Gabby Storkson, ELEMENTARY YEARBOOKS competition. Competition is on January 26, but Angelica Million, Zachary Viskoe, J’Karay By Cynthia Hanson beforehand both plays will be presented to the Matthias, Bethany Mason, Zoey Viskoe, Ashley The memories. The friends. The laughter. Yearbooks are truly something school on a day not yet determined. Brown, Bryce Strohl, and Tony Kalk. special that you'll hold on to forever. Order today for $15.00 the Lake of the The first play is called Wherefore Art Thou Junior Zachary Viskoe commented play Woods Elementary Yearbook. Romeo, and is about a group of theater kids practice time, “I disapprove about the times that If paying with a check make it out to Lake of the Woods School. Please trying to put on Shakespeare, but there are a we practice, as on most days both plays are note on the memo line that it is for your child’s (name) yearbook 2018-19. load of roadblocks as the kids trying out are not scheduled together and I can’t hop on the game We have last year’s yearbooks (2017-18) for $10. If you would like last meant for the part. When asked about the play, train to swole city and get beefy with the boys.” year’s book, add $10 to your order for each book. Bethany Mason said, “This is a play that has a All in all it is going to be a good year for one Please get your orders in by the end of January as if we do not have 100 comical plot and has been a fun time to partake act, with so many involved. books orders for this year-- we may not be able to have 2019-20 yearbooks as in.” This play is presented by Sierra Castle, the cost will go up again. Gabby Storkson, Angelica Million, Carter Lowes, J’Karay Matthias, and Bethany Mason. The other play is called Radium Girls, and is EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING By Cynthia Hanson Adult Basic Education REMINDER PARENTS of 3-year-olds to 5- munizations. This screening should be complet- year-olds Early Childhood Screening will be ed at least one year before the child enters kin- For more information on ABE (Adult Basic Education) Classes, held this Spring. dergarten. This service is provided at no cost to please contact: Minnesota Law requires documentation of the family for all children who reside within Kirsten Fuglseth, Adult Basic Education Coordinator Early Childhood Screening prior to enrollment Lake of the Woods School District boundaries. 114 West First Street in kindergarten. Screening is an early look at a Please notify the school 218-634-2510 or Thief River Falls, MN 56701-1911 child’s development and is conducted by quali- Cynthia Hanson #1727 if you have any ques- fied professionals to help identify specific needs tions or concerns about screening for your Phone: 218-681-0886 a child may have in these areas: Fine and Gross child. If you have not received information on Email: [email protected] Motor Skills; Speech and Language Develop- screening by end of March 2019 your child may Must be 16 years old or older and not enrolled in secondary ment; Cognitive and Social Development; Vi- not be registered on the census so please call the school. sion and Hearing; Height and Weight; and Im- school.
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Ski Trails at Lake of the Woods School Ski Trails 2018-2019 The Lake of the Woods School is excited to offer Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trails for all residents and visi- tors to our area. The trails are located in Agassiz Lowlands Environmental Learning Area (ALELA), just west of the school building on the 120 acre School Forest site. The gently contoured ski trails are groomed for both skiing and snowshoeing. The mild terrain makes these trails perfect for beginners, yet the length of the trail system allows ex- perienced skiers the chance for a vigorous workout. The trail head begins at the trail kiosk located west of school parking lot. The groomed trails will allow guests to enjoy the beautiful winter scenery of our northland. Ski and Snowshoe Trail maps are available on our school's website, in the District Office, and at the Lake of the Woods Tourism Office. When using the Ski/Snowshoe Trails it is important to follow these rules: Remove all garbage with you when leaving the trail area. Do not build or maintain a fire No overnight camping is allowed Vandalism of the school property is unlawful Motorized vehicles and snowmobiles are not allowed on the trail Snowshoeing is allowed on the trail, but please stay to the side of the trail Dogs are not allowed on the trails Parking is available in the school's designated parking lot, and skiers are welcome to use the restrooms located inside the school. A courtesy phone is available outside the High School Office for emergency use. For more information about the ski trails contact the Community Ed Office at 634-2735 extension 1503.
The Spelling Bee was held on January 17, 2019 at the L/W School Auditorium at 1:00 p.m.
The Geography Bee will be held on January 24, 2019 Your Ad Here at 1:00 p.m. in the for more information contact L/W School Cece Charlton Auditorium. 218/634-2735 ext. 15018 or email [email protected]
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YOU MAY APPLY FOR FREE AND REDUCED MEALS ANYTIME DURING THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL IF YOUR INCOME CHANGES OR THE SIZE OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD CHANGES.
ALL MEALS ARE TO BE PREPAID
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO APPLY FOR FREE AND REDUCED MEALS Parents are responsible for checking FOR YOUR CHILDREN their child’s meal balances. Students You may apply at any time during the school year, for example, if you become unemployed receiving free/reduced meals must or otherwise have a decrease in household income or have an increase in the size of your house- hold. Fill out the free and reduced application and return it to Cece in the Elementary Office. have money in their account for a milk The information is confidential, and students who receive the benefit are not identified in any if they bring a lunch from home. Milk way. A copy may be picked up in the District Office, High School Office, Elementary Office, or is not free if a home lunch is brought. online at www.lakeofthewoodsschool.org An automated calling system for all Funding for several educational programs is based on the number of students who qualify for Free and reduced meals. Information regarding who is enrolled in the free and reduced meal negative meal accounts is now being program is kept confidential. If you have any questions about free and reduced applications or would like additional infor- utilized by the Lake of the Woods mation on our food service program, call Cece at 634-2735 ext. 1518 or email School. Invoices are mailed monthly. [email protected] Online Payment Website Allows Parents to Monitor Child Nutrition
A new technology available to Lake of the Woods School allows parents to easily bal- Vice President. “Anything that makes it easier for them to do that is a step in the right ance school meal payments while tracking what their children are purchasing in the school direction.” cafeteria. We operate the National School Lunch Program and the National School Breakfast K12PaymentCenter.com offers parents many new and helpful features. These resources Program in our schools. In conjunction with providing healthy, nutritious meals at a include enhanced monitoring options for managing low account balances. The technology reasonable cost, we provide nutrition education for students as we seek to introduce our gives parents the ability to set low balance notifications for any desired amount. Another students to healthier meal time choices for a better way of life. prominent feature is lunchprepay.com’s secure access available 24/7 for parents to see The k12paymentcenter.com website was developed by Education Management Sys- their child’s entire purchasing history. This allows parents to gain some insight on the tems, Inc. (EMS), a K-12 administrative software company headquartered in Wilmington, kind of food choices their child is making in the cafeteria. North Carolina. EMS develops, distributes, and supports school accounting and food ser- “The childhood obesity epidemic has made school nutrition a front page issue. It vice management software in schools throughout the United States. For more information, makes sense for parents to monitor what their kids are eating,” says Jeff Flynn Meals Plus parents can visit lunchprepay.com online for facts on the program, tutorials, and more.
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8 To view your student’s lunch account balance, visit www.lakeofthewoodsschool.org
Lake of the Woods School Food Program Policy Updated July 21, 2016
Lake of the Woods Schools serves breakfast and lunch each school day. All breakfasts Step 2: If there is no response to the initial letter regarding the delinquent account and lunches are to be “pre-paid”. Money for breakfast and/or lunch purchases may as noted above, a second letter is provided to parents/guardians of the student whose ac- be sent with your child/children to school or mailed to the school. Your child/children count continues to be in arrears. This letter provides the same information regarding the may pay each day, weekly or monthly, whichever works out best for you. A computerized account as the initial letter. However, it also includes specific language regarding specific system is used for keeping track of each student’s meal account (our food account program collection action that me be taken should they fail to respond by bringing the account cur- handles individual accounts not family accounts). rent. The action proposed may include filing of a claim in Conciliation Court. Parents/ Lake of the Woods School has the capability for parents/guardians/students to look up guardians will be informed that any costs incurred for the collection through the Concilia- their meal account balances on our school website www.lakeofthewoodsschool.org Click tion Court process will be added to the account balance that is forwarded for collection. on Homework, “account lookup” enter pin number, your account information is now avail- The parents/guardians will be advised that they have 30 days from the date of the letter able. Parents/guardians should regularly check their student’s meal account. Please call to bring the account current or additional collection action will be taken. 218/634-2735 Ext. 1518 if you need your student’s pin number. You can view all activity Step 3: If there is no response to the second letter regarding the delinquent account including payments. Payment may be made in the form of a check or cash or “K- as noted above in Step 2, a third letter will be provided to the parents/guardians of the stu- 12Payment. Checks are to be made payable to Lake of the Woods School. Students dent whose account continues to be in arrears. This letter will be sent registered, return account balance at the end of each school year will follow them into the next school year. receipt required. The letter will clearly identify the delinquent account balance and the When the student graduates the balance is refunded to the parent/guardian. collection costs to be added to the account balance. It will clearly state that unless the ac- Lake of the Woods School has a policy for free and reduced price meals for fami- count balance is brought current within 10 days of the date of the letter, the matter will be lies that are eligible. K-12 students that qualify for reduced meals are served break- referred to Conciliation Court for action. It will include the advice that once filed with the fast and lunch at “no charge”. ALL kindergarten students will receive free break- Court, the District cannot accept payment that does not include all costs including the de- fasts. A free and reduced application is sent in August to every family that has a child linquent account balance and all court related costs. at the Lake of the Woods school. Applications may also be picked up throughout the school year in the District Office, High School Office and Elementary Office and are If your child has any food allergies, please contact, Jackie Pearson in Food Service or available on our schools website. our school nurse. Upon written request from a parent, Lake of the Woods School must provide lactose reduced milk or milk fortified with lactase or milk with lactobacillus aci- Delinquent School Lunch Accounts dophilus. In keeping with the intent of Lake of the Woods School Wellness Policy, ele- The District is moving forward with specific collection actions when school lunch ac- mentary students will not be able to purchase items from the Bear’s Den. The Lake of the counts go delinquent. Woods School’s lunch program must offer 5 components to students in order to receive Step 1: A letter is provided to the parents/guardians of the student whose account is reimbursements from the state and federal government. Students can choose to take 3, 4, in arrears. The letter provides information regarding the delinquent amount; where depos- or 5 of the components that are offered. its can be made (on-line at K-12 payment or in person); an application form for the Free or Menus will be sent home with your elementary child each month and, are available in Reduced Lunch Program; and other information regarding accessing the student’s lunch the District Office, Elementary Office, High School Office and on our website, account. The letter encourages parents/guardians to bring the account current in the next www.lakeofthewoodsschool.org Menus are sent to the Northern Light Region and to the 15-20 days or make arrangements to do so within the 15-20 day window. local radio stations, KQ92 and KJ102. These initial letters will be provided monthly for delinquent account holders.
Nondiscrimination statement: In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. De- at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in lan- partment of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agen- guages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the cies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA pro- USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http:// grams are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disa- www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter bility, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large, print This institution is an form or letter to USDA by:(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assis- equal opportunity provider, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the tant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250 Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of -9410; (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) Email: [email protected]. hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service
Breakfast at School Mornings can be really crazy! The alarm doesn’t go off, the kids don’t want to get up, there’s no time to eat breakfast before the bus comes or they’re just not ready to eat. Or maybe your teenager 2018-2019 Meal Prices grabs a can of soda and a candy bar on the way to school. If this sounds like your house, we have good news for you. Lunch cost for an elementary student is $2.30 Breakfast is available at school! Take advantage of this option to ensure your child eats a nutritious and the lunch cost for a high school student is breakfast. Recent studies show a link between nutrition and learning. A nutritious breakfast helps stu- dents be more alert so they can actively participate in class. Breakfast has vitamins and nutrients for a $2.65. strong and healthy body. Breakfast cost for both elementary and high Breakfast at school is affordable, too. A full breakfast costs less than convenience store items. All Kindergarten students will receive free breakfast again this year. Families that qualify for re- school students is $1.20. Students approved for duced meals will receive breakfast and lunch free. Breakfast at Lake of the Woods School cost reduced meals receive free breakfasts. $1.20 for both elementary and high school students. If you qualify for free and reduced price meals, you Adult breakfast is $1.85 and lunch is $3.75. also qualify for the breakfast program, with no additional paperwork. If you qualify for reduced meals, breakfast is free. Nowhere else will you find a balanced breakfast at such a low cost. So take advantage of this opportunity to start the day on the right foot. Your child will find breakfast ALL MEALS ARE TO BE PREPAID. at school provides not only a nutritious meal but also a relaxed atmosphere for socializing with friends and siblings. 9
To download the 2018-2019 District Calendar, visit www.lakeofthewoodsschool.org
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Lake of the Woods Elementary Recognizes Perfect Attendance Lake of the Woods School Continues Jeff Nelson Lake of the Woods Superintendent to Provide Backpack Program Encouraging regular school attendance is one of the most powerful ways we can prepare our children for Jeff Nelson success, both in school and in life. When we make school attendance a priority, we help our children get Lake of the Woods Superintendent better grades, develop healthy life habits, avoid dangerous behavior and ensure that they graduate from high school. Lake of the Woods School is excited to offer the Backpack Pro- As a parent, you can prepare your child for a lifetime of success by making regular school attendance a gram for the 2018-2019 School Year. Thanks to the continuing fi- priority. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s attendance, please contact your child’s nancial support from local organizations and individual donors, this teacher or school administration. We will work together to figure out the reasons for your child’s absences, will be our eighth year of providing nutritious meals and snacks to whether they’re physical or emotional, and will develop a plan to provide support and services that will children in need. help set your child on the path to success. The mission of the Backpack program is to help alleviate child Lake of the Woods Elementary will be recognizing students with perfect attendance each quarter during hunger by providing hungry children with nutritious and easy-to- the 2018-2019 School Year. These students will receive a Certificate of Achievement, a pool pass, and oth- prepare food items. Food is provided at those times when other re- er incentives. At the end of the year, students with perfect attendance are entered into a drawing for a new sources are scarce or unavailable, such as weekends and school va- bike. cations. The program provides bags filled with food that are child- Lake of the Woods School would like to congratulate the following students for their perfect attendance friendly, nonperishable, and easily consumed. The bags are discreet- for Quarter 1 of the 2018-2019 School Year. ly distributed to children on the last school day before a weekend or holiday vacation. Kindergarten Second Grade Fourth Grade Sixth Grade The Backpack program is rooted, not just in a mission to provide Makayla Bencivenga Autumn Monk Caleb Heinz Trevor Johnson food to hungry children, but to preserve the dignity of the children Britta Block Katelyn Peterson Jonah McDougall Shea Lein and their families. There are numerous conditions that would qualify Zoe Hirst McKenzie Reinhart Lily Solar Kaylee Pomplun a child for this program. These conditions may include, but are not Cooper Olson Isaac Solar Brooklyn Berggren Abigail Anderson limited to; a family crisis, loss of household income (reduction in Hans Butenhoff Alyssa Sopkowiak Lucas Holen Evan Anderson work hours/seasonal work), or qualifying for Free/Reduced Lunch. Jazmine Matthias Gage Dorow Jordyn Matthias Dakota Murphy We do ask parents and/or guardians to sign a permission form allow- Abigail Huerd Matthew Nordine ing their child or children to participate in the program. First Grade Elyn Lucek Kaylee Pieper If you feel that your child would benefit by participating in this Odin Fish Levi Meikle program, I encourage you to contact the elementary office at 218- George Jegela Fifth Grade 634-2510, extension 1518 or my office at extension 1506 to request Weston Johnson Third Grade Kendal Bowman that your child participate in the program. Shayleeh Levasseur Lily Ayers Halle Holen Riley Lorette Kailey Feather Shalee Neumiller Simon Lorette John Lein Mackenzie Vrtacnik Rylan Pederson Caitlin Murphy Lorena Byars Box Tops News Audrena Pepperling Rufina Kudee In an effort to raise additional funds for the school, Lake of the Woods School participates in the General Mills Box Tops for Educa- tion program. The program has been an easy way for parents and students to earn cash that goes directly to the school. Triple A Booster Club Has Spirit! How the Program Works There are more than 250 participating products in 42 food and Over the years Triple A Booster Club has on Highway 11 and the banner in the gym non-food categories that carry Box Tops on their packages shown its school spirit by supporting the edu- celebrating the success of our State Volleyball Each Box Tops clip is worth 10 cents cation and development of students in grades championship team. Working with Dollars It’s simple. Buy the products; clip the Box Tops; send the Box 7 through 12, in the areas of Academics, Arts, for Scholars, the Boosters have been able to Tops to school. and Athletics. provide scholarships to graduating seniors. Each enrolled school has a Box Tops Coordinator that counts Established as a 501© (3) non-profit or- They have also worked with National Honor and submits all of their Box Tops to General Mills ganization, Triple A Booster Club serves as Society students to create a school calendar of Enrolled schools receive two checks a year from General Mills the financial manager for the funds raised by events, including the dates of sporting events, to purchase the things they need like: books, school supplies, each of its Group Accounts and also conducts choir and band concerts, dates of parent/ playground equipment, teacher training, computers, etc. its own fundraising to help support those teacher conferences, and school testing dates. Enrolled schools can earn up to $20,000 every school year by groups and to sponsor other events and activi- Although a large portion of the Club’s general clipping Box Tops from participating products ties. Currently, the organization manages fund comes from the sale of advertising space Schools can also earn through Bonus Box Tops offers, sweep- funds for and helps supplement the funding in the events program used at athletic and stakes, and contests needs of over thirty Group Account holders, other school-related events, sales of the calen- There are not any restrictions on how each school spends their such as Choir, Hockey, Knowledge Bowl, and dars serve as another source of revenue. check. Schools can spend their cash to buy what they need most Special Olympics. Requests by individuals or Being active with the Triple A Booster If community members are interested in contributing to the Lake other organizations for contributions to sup- Club is a great way for parents and communi- of the Woods School efforts by donating Box Tops, contact Patty port Academics, Arts, or Athletics are consid- ty members to become involved in more as- Jerde at [email protected] or by phone at 218-634- ered. pects of student activities. New ideas are 2735 ext. 1623. Box Tops may be sent to the school in care of Patty Triple A Boosters also sponsor events and always welcome! Meetings are held the third Jerde at PO Box 310, Baudette, MN 56623. Visit www.btfe.com to activities that benefit Lake of the Woods Wednesday of each month throughout the find ideas and resources and more information about the Box Tops School and the communities it serves. year. program. Triple A Booster Club provided the sign
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ECFE Gym Nights!
After school chess club.
Lakewood Care Center residents enjoy some pool time and sunshine at a recent outing to the Lake of the Woods School Pool
After school cribbage club. Community members, Bob and Jill Gubbels and Patsy Olson help with this program
Gary, along with Care Center employee Eliza Otis
Care Center resident, Helen, along with Doris Nelson enjoyed putting their fee in the wading pool.
Donna enjoying a relaxing swim at the Lake of the Woods School Pool.
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Lake of the Woods School Phenology Club By Leah Spee
The Lake of the Woods School Phenology Club is a group of 4th-6th grade environ- retired conservation officer, Jeff Birchem, 5th grade teacher Leah Spee, and the School mental enthusiasts that meet once a week in the fall and spring months to study the Forest Committee, students planted native grasses before it snowed. The native grasses changes we see in nature throughout the seasons. This fall, the Club’s goals were to not include: giant bluestem, side oats grama, Canada rye grass, Indian grass, purple prairie only collect data on the plants and animals that live in the school forest, but to sow native clover, Maximilian sunflower and yellow primrose. These plants help the both the threat- grasses that once grew on the mowed land next to the school’s forest. With help from ened bee pollinators and attract native Monarch butterflies.
Cookie Day Headstart Cookie Baking Headstart Visit
Another successful Cookie Day came to a close on December 20th. The students worked hard and made 11 different kinds of cookies to share with staff members. All that attended went away happy and full of Cindy McClain and her feathered friend sugar. The favorite cookies were the Oreo visit the Head start rooms. Truffles and the Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroons. Hot apple cider was the bever- age of choice. Students greeted and served the staff members and conversed with the staff members.
Nancy Jewell presents Superintendent Copper Street Brass were here October 30-31st. They performed for Jeff Nelson a check for the backpack the elementary grades four through six, and worked with the junior program for $150 from the Roosevelt high and senior high band students. They also gave a public concert. Legion Auxiliary.
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Lake of the Woods School hosted “Why Treaties Matter” exhibit
“Why Treaties Matter: Self Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations” is a traveling exhibit that ex- plores Indigenous Tribes in Minnesota and the history of treaty-making with the United States. The Lake of the Woods Indian Education Department will host the exhibit in the High School Nov 19-20 and provide an opportunity for this important topic to be incorporated into the classroom. The exhibit is part of a statewide tour that visits locations throughout the state of Minnesota. In August 2010, a resolution creating a unique partnership of the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, Min- nesota Humanities Center and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C., was approved unanimously by the tribes in Minnesota and made it possible for the exhibit to be devel- oped as an educational tool for Minnesota audiences. This exhibit reveals how Dakota and Ojibwe Treaties with the U.S. government affected lands and the way of life of the indigenous peoples of the place we now call Minnesota, and explains why these Nation to Nation binding agreements still matter today. It is meant to share important cultural information with all Minneso- tans, that they will get a better understand of the true circumstances surrounding Minnesota land, its use, and how these agreements still impact indigenous peoples today. The exhibit consists of 20 free standing banners with evocative text, historical and contemporary photo- graphs and maps. The exhibit was developed with money from the Art and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with a vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008, and the Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Foundation. For more information please visit http://treatiesmatter.org/treaties
RULES AT THE BUS STOP RULES ON THE BUS SchoolMessenger is a parent notification system that allows the school to build the Get to your stop five minutes before Immediately follow the directions of automated transfer of parent contact information from Synergy, our student infor- your scheduled pick up time. The the driver. mation system, to the SchoolMessenger hosted location. It simply saves time and pro- school bus will not wait for late Sit in your seat facing forward. vides more up to date parent contact information. Once we make a parent contact students. Talk quietly and use appropriate lan- change in Synergy, it will update in SchoolMessenger every day. The most current Respect the property of others while guage. parent contact information in Synergy will now be in our parent notification system. you are waiting at the bus stop. Keep all parts of your body inside the Our staff should no longer have to change parent contact information in multiple sys- Keep your arms, legs and belongings bus. tems. It allows school staff to deliver a single, clear message to students, parents or to yourself. Keep your arms, legs and belongings guardians by telephone, cell phone, e-mail, pager or PDA in any combination. Use appropriate language. to yourself. SchoolMessenger will also be used to notify you of a school closing due to inclement Stay away from the street, road or No fighting, harassment, intimidation weather. highway while waiting for the bus. or horseplay. Wait until the bus stops before ap- Do not throw any object. proaching the bus. No eating, drinking or use of tobacco After getting off of the bus, move or drugs. NO HUNTING away from the bus. Do not bring any weapons or danger- If you must cross the street, always ous objects on the bus. “Under M.S. 609.66 Subd. 1d., it is a felony to hunt on school owned cross in front of the bus where the Do not damage the school bus. land when students are present for school related activities.” driver can see you. Wait for the driver to signal you before cross- ing the street. No fighting, harassment, intimidation or horseplay. Baudette Public Library & Media Center No use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs.
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Mon—Fri - 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Public Library Saturday - 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 350 Main Street “Like” us on Facebook Williams, MN 56686 Computers/24 hour access to WI-FI 218-783-7211 Wireless printer (print from smart phone), color copier Book Club 3rd Wednesday of the month Monday through Thursday, Watch for more programs at your local library! 1:00-4:30 p.m.
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From The School Nurse... Flu symptom screening tool for parents and caregivers your child’s health or symptoms, call your child’s medical provider Use this questionnaire, from the Minnesota Department of Health, or clinic. each day your child is sick with Influenza-like symptoms and follow the instructions for when to keep the child home and what to tell the If your child has been diagnosed by their medical provider with a child’s school. different disease, such as strep, follow your medical provider’s recommendation for when to return to school and call the school Does your child have: nurse to check on the school policy. 1. Fever of 100° F or higher? Yes or No (Take the child’s temperature before giving him/her fever-reducing What should I tell my child’s school? Tiarra Shaw, L.P.N. medicine, If you checked “yes” for fever AND one of the other symptoms, tell School Nurse like Tylenol.) the school that your child is home with influenza-like illness. School Nursing Office: 2. Sore throat? Yes or No 218-634-2510 ext.1522 3. Cough? Yes or No If your child has been diagnosed by their medical provider with a LakeWood Public Health different disease, such as strep, tell your child’s school. Office: Should I keep my child home? 218-634-1795 If you checked “yes” for fever AND one of the other symp- Protect yourself and help stop the spread of germs toms, keep your child home for at least 24 hours after his or Good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands her fever is gone without fever-reducing medicine. For many chil- often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory ill- dren this will be 5 to 7 days. Your child should feel well enough to nesses like influenza. participate in school before returning. If you have questions about
States What is T-21 All About? Hawaii (effective 1/1/16) Tobacco 21 is a national campaign taking a local approach to raising the tobacco sales age California (effective 6/9/16) from 18 to 21 years of age. Established in 1996, Tobacco 21 and the Preventing Tobacco Ad- New Jersey (effective 11/1/17) dition Foundation strive to reduce smoking and tobacco use through a preventive effort locally Oregon (effective 1/1/18) and on the state level all over the United States and American territories. The states and cities Maine (effective 7/1/18) in Minnesota include: Massachusetts (effective (12/31/18) It is not only larger cities and towns that are looking at adopting this Law in Minnesota. Bel- nd trami County held a public hearing on January 22 , 2019 on the issue. Minnesota Cities Locally, through the assistance of a Statewide Health Improvement Partnerships grant (SHIP) 1. Bloomington CHI LakeWood Health’s Public Health Department has provided education to both City Coun- 2. Eden Prairie cil and Lake of the Woods County Commissioners on the use of tobacco products and the T-21 3. Edina campaign. Additional education was also provided to Lake of the Woods School employees on 4. Excelsior tobacco products and new trends impacting our youth. 5. Falcon Heights WHY 21? 6. Hermantown According to 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) data, current e-cigarette use or 7. Lauderdale “vaping” – among middle and high school students increased alarmingly between 2017 and 8. Minneapolis 2018, with over 3.6 million kids currently using e-cigarettes in 2018. Each year, the NYTS, a 9. Minnetonka nationally represented survey funded by the FDA and CDC, sheds light on the latest tobacco 10. North Mankato use among both middle and high school students. In recent years, e-cigarettes have become the 11. Otter Tail County most commonly used tobacco product by U.S. teens; however, rates of use generally declined 12. Plymouth between 2015 and 2017. Unfortunately, the 2018 NYTS data shows a sharp and startling re- 13. Richfield versal of overall declines in youth tobacco use from previous years. 14. Roseville 15. Shoreview 16. St. Louis Park 17. St. Peter
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Winter Pool Schedule New Year Specials Schedule subject to change ...during the months of January and February get Wednes- Monday Tuesday day Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 20% off on yearly passes and punch cards.
5-8 a.m. 5-8 a.m. 5-8 a.m. Passes/Punch Cards Regular Price 20% Discount Adult Adult Swim Swim Adult Swim Yearly Family Pass $300.00 $240.00
3:30 - 8 3:30– 8 Yearly Senior Pass $175.00 $140.00 p.m. p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. Yearly Adult Pass $200.00 $160.00 Open Open Open Adult 10-Punch Card $22.50 $18.00 Swim Swim Open Swim Swim Student Yearly Pass $100.00 $80.00 Student 10-Punch Card $10.00 $8.00 Costs for Open Swim .75 - Preschool, $1.50 - Student, $2.50 - Adult, $10.00 - Family Max Preschool 10-Punch Card $5.00 $4.00 Punch Card prices - $5.00 - Pre-school, $10.00 - Student, $22.50 - Adult
AMERICAN FUNDS ONLY Water Exercise Class Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays - 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Family Fridays - There are many benefits of water exercise, here are just a few: Every Friday from 3:30-8:00 –Cost $5.00 per family (maximum 2 adults/4 children) A great time to enjoy Water exercise decreases stress, blood pressure, tension, weight, pain, body fat, im- family time at the pool at a great price!!! pact on joints, risk of injury and prescription drug requirements. It increases strength, flexibility, energy, range of motion, muscle tone, oxygen/circulation, endurance, bal- Birthday Parties at the Pool ance, coordination, fun, self esteem, safety and enjoyment of life. The pool is a wonderful place to hold birthday parties! It enhances feelings of well-being; sleep patterns, recovery from injuries, social pleas- Parties can be held during open swim hours and the ures and reversing or slowing of ageing, both mentally and physically. observation area overlooking the pool is a great place Remember you don’t have to be a swimmer to do water exercise and if you are uncom- to have games and lunch as part of your celebration. If fortable wearing a swim suit…you can wear a t-shirt and shorts. Pre-registration is not you have any questions or would like to book the pool required. You can start classes at any time...and the first time is FREE. For more infor- and observation area for your next party, call the Pool mation call the pool office 634-2735 ext. 1101. Office at 634-2735 ext. 1101.
Bear Cub Swim Club The Bear Cub Swim Club is open to all students in grades K-6. Grades 3-6 will practice on Wednesdays, starting right after school until 3:45 pm be- For information about exercise classes, swimming lessons, (private & group), open ginning on Wednesday, February 6tth and will run each Wednesday until Wednesday, swim or adult swim times call Lisa at Pool Office - 218-634-2735 ext. 1101 or email March 20th. Grades K-2 will practice on Thursdays, right after school until 3:45 pm be- [email protected] ginning on Thursday, February 7th and will run each until Thursday March 15th. On Thursday, March 21st there will be a swim meet for all swimmers.
WSI and Lifeguard Training The cost of the Swim Club is $30.00. The goal of the swim club is to learn how a Anyone interested in taking the WSI (Water Safety Instructor) Class or the Lifeguard swim team practice is run, good sportsmanship and stroke development. (swim strokes we class, please contact Lisa at the pool office. Each of these classes are a 40 hour class and will be working on are: Free, Back, Breast and Butterfly) and to enjoy the lifelong benefits you must attend all class times. With the WSI certification you will be certified to teach on swimming. American Red Cross Swimming Lessons You must be at least 16 years of age to take Coaches are Chelsea Anderson and Lisa Beckstrand. If you have any questions, please this class. The Lifeguard Training has certifications in lifeguarding, 1st Aid and CPR/ contact Chelsea at [email protected] or Lisa at AED and you must be at least 15 years of age . [email protected] or the pool office at 218-634-2735, ext. 1101.
New pool lift FREE FAMILY POOL PASS!!! A new pool lift has been in- stalled at the Lake of the Woods Bring this coupon in to the Lake of the Woods School Pool for a one School Pool. The lift will assist time people to be able to use the pool admittance Thanks to Mike Reed, Gregg and who can not enter the pool by for a day of free swimming Diana Hennum for the generous do- the stairs or ladder. for the family! nation of a new pace clock to the Lake of the Woods School Pool. It is Offer Expires very much appreciated! February 28, 2019
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2018 Holiday Craft & Vendor Extravaganza
NHS members, Nick Hanson, Denton Thompson and Carter Jenny Moorman, Arlene Pierce and Woody Fiala provided Lowes greet the quests. music throughout the day. Santa Visit.
Girl Scouts provide “crafts for kids.” Photo booth. Shopping Northern Wind Perform at Lake of the Woods School
The Northern Wind Singers are from the An- ers travel extensively throughout Indian country ishinaabe Nation and originate from the Lake of either serving as a host drum or invited drum at the Woods area in Ontario, Canada. This power- powwows and other celebrations and gatherings. ful drum group, comprised of brothers, nephews, They also perform with the Foxwoods Dance relatives, and close friends, were formed back in Troupe from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe of August of 1990, and since that time have been Connecticut. Some members of Northern Winds honored to host and attend many gatherings in have also had the opportunity to perform abroad Indian country. Northern Wind Singers specializ- in Italy, France, Sweden, Russia and numerous es in the song styles of the Anishinaabe people of other countries around the world, including the the woodlands, singing both traditional songs of 1996 Olympic games held in Atlanta, GA. the area, and continuing the tradition with many This unique drum group has been very fortu- songs of their own. nate and blessed with many opportunities to trav- All songs are composed by Gabe Desrosiers, el and see the world. They are very thankful for the founder of the group. Gabe is very careful this and give many thanks to the people who when he composes songs, feeling that in order to have made it possible for them, and especially compose songs in the Anishinaabe language, the Creator for all the goodness in their lives. they should be composed in the old styles of the The Northern Wind Singers are very spiritually- Anishinaabe people, especially the side step minded individuals and make it a priority to songs (ikwe-nagamonon - women songs). thank the spirits for guidance throughout their However, today, songs are composed to suit travels here on mother earth. The Northern Wind the contemporary style. Gabe has said that Singers have 25 recordings, which they have "although songs are composed in that manner, released throughout the years, and continue to be we should not forget our old ways and our tradi- one of the most active and popular drums on the tions as song makers." The Northern Wind Sing- powwow trail.
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Community Education/Pool Classes/Activities Community Ed Class Registration Rod Building Class 2019 Class payment and registration are required and must be mailed or dropped Dates: Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2019 off in the Community Education Office No phone registrations will be ac- Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. cepted. Your class fee must accompany your registration. A registration Location: High School Art Room form is in this flyer. All checks are to be made payable to Lake of the Instructor: Ralph Christofferson Woods School (American Funds). Class fees are non-refundable unless Class fee: $5.00 cancelled by Community Ed. Rod building supplies – you will purchase your own materials. An order for your materials will be placed on the first day of class. Supply fee will vary Piano Lessons Just For Me! according to the choice of their project. This course is geared toward students who would like to learn how to play piano. Instructed by Heidi Olson, these piano lessons will instruct the be- Adult Basic Education ginning student in basic piano knowledge, note reading, technique, and mu- For more information on ABE (Adult Basic Education) Classes, please sic theory. As the student progresses, the course will become more special- contact: ized to meet individual needs. Come learn to play the piano, sharpen musi- Kirsten Fuglseth, Adult Basic Education Coordinator cal skills, and have a great time in the process! Individual sessions of 1/2 114 West First Street hour each. Session length varies. Students will need to have a piano or Thief River Falls, MN 56701-1911 keyboard available to practice on a regular basis. Students will need to pur- Phone: 218-681-0886 chase piano instruction books from the instructor. For information please Email: [email protected] email Brent at [email protected] or call 634-2735 ext. Must be 16 years old or older and not enrolled in secondary school. 1503 Cost: $16.00 per lesson payable in advance. Sorry, no refunds for missed lessons. NASP Archery 2019 Teacher: Heidi Olson The National Archery in the Schools Program is a Location: Elementary music room or choir room program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades 9-12. Students will have the option to compete Snowshoe, Shuffle & Stomp! with other schools in archery shoots across the state. Students are learning Students in grades 3-6 are invited to join our snowshoeing adventure after focus, self-control, discipline, patience, and the life lessons required to be school as we buckle, clip, and stomp thru the snow-filled trails behind the successful in the classroom and in life. school for our snowshoe sports adventure. You must wear a jacket, snow Coach: Buck Nordlof pants, boots, hat and mittens. Please bring a water bottle. Location: Small Gym Instructor: Andy Pierson Dates: Late January - Late March Fee: $25.00 resident; $30.00 non-resident Time: TBD Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 2019 Fee: $40 Time: after school until 4:30 p.m. (Please pick up your child at the main (FEE MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION) entrance). Location: Students will meet at the pool entrance. Tri-Star Basketball Challenge - March 9, 2019 Open to all students kindergarten through 8th grade. Registration forms All Stars Quilt will be sent home with students. (LeMoyne Star, 54-40 or Fight, Swamp Angel, Square and Stars, Variable Saturday, March 9, 2019 Star, Memory) Location: Big and Small Gyms This is a class on a construction method not a complete project. Pattern will Time: 9:00 a.m. be given out in class. Goal: emphases color Adult Volleyball League Please bring your own sewing machine, rotary cutter, mat, fabric. Dates: Wednesday nights Supplies: Bring your own fabric (first class will be on color fabric selec- Time: 7:00 p.m. tion) Location: Small gym Maximum students: 10 Supervisor: John Batko Minimum students: 8 If you have questions, please Brent at 634-2735 ext. 1503. Date: February 12, 19, & 26, 2019 Time 4:00 - 8:00 Adult Weight Room Membership Cost: $10.00 For information on how to join the Lake of the Woods School weight room, Location: Lifeskills Room call 634-2735 ext. 1503. Instructor: Audrey Olson
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Community Education Classes Adult Basketball League POUND Dates: Wednesday night Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating Time: Wednesdays -7:00– 9:00 p.m. full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength train- Location: Big Gym ing with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Designed for all fitness lev- Supervisor: els. POUND provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting en- If you have questions, please call Brent at 634-2735 ext. 1503 ergized, toning up and rockin’out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women MORNING FITNESS WITH EMILY! of all ages and abilities. Did you know exercise actually gives you energy??? So let’s get some en- Location: Multi-purpose gym ergy at 6 a.m.! What a perfect way to start our day! This class will incorpo- Dates: Tuesdays, starting January 8, 2019 for 6 weeks rate both strength and cardio training. Every exercise can be modified to fit Time 6:00-7:0 pm: $30.00/resident; $35.00/non-resident your fitness needs, which means...all fitness levels welcome! Please bring Instructor: Courtney Vrtacnik an exercise (yoga mat) if you have one. The showers for the pool are open to people who attend this class. Lake of the Woods School Facility Use, Policies, and Location: Multi-purpose gym Procedures Dates: Friday mornings starting in January 2019 for 6 weeks The Community Education Department coordinates use of all school Time: 6:00 - 6:55 a.m. facilities and equipment beyond the regular school day. School functions Fee: $30.00/resident; $35.00/non-resident take priority. School activities may be scheduled subsequent to approval Instructor: Emily Durkin and the affected party will be notified if that situation occurs. The use of
facilities is governed by policies and regulations approved by the Board of A Smash HIIT! Education. No activities will be scheduled on legal holidays. For more High-intensity interval training (HIIT)! HIIT is a training technique in information contact the Community Education Office. which you give maximum effort for short bursts of time, followed by an Lake of the Woods Community Education is always looking for quali- even shorter resting period. HIIT is one of the most effective ways to burn fied and interested community members to teach a class or activity in their calories and build muscle! So be ready to sweat! All fitness levels wel- field of expertise. If you have a suggestion for additional programs that come! would enhance the current offerings or are interested in teaching a class, Location: Multi-purpose gym please call: Dates: Wednesdays, starting in January 2019 for 6 weeks Brent Cole, Community Ed Coordinator at 634-2735 ext. 1503 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. [email protected] Fee: $30.00/resident; $35.00/non-resident Instructor: Emily Durkin
Lake of the Woods Community Education Registration Walking Track P.O. Box 310 During the school day walkers must sign in in Baudette, MN 56623 the elementary office, or the high school office 634-2735 ext. 1504 or the District Office and receive a visitor’s Name (adult):______Name (student): ______Class/Activity ______Fee $ ____ pass. The walking track is open Mon/Wed/Fri Age: ___ Grade:___ Teacher:______5:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Tues/Thurs 7:00 a.m. - Parent/Guardian Name ______(Parent/Guardian must sign if under 18) 9:00 p.m. Address ______Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and City/State/Zip ______Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (during pool Phone (Day) ______Phone (Eve)______Cell______Email:______hours). I certify that myself/dependent is adequately covered by insurance. ______Signature I certify that we do not have insurance, but will assume all legal responsibility for accidents or injuries arising there from. ______The Lake of the Woods School is Signature locked during the school day and on Holidays.
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Lake of the Woods School “Student of the Month” By Emma Hasbargen September 2018 October 2018
Alcia Draper Lilian Smith Lexie Rennemo Jade Estling
Alcia Draper has been chosen to be Lilian Smith was chosen Lake of the .Lexie Rennemo was chosen Lake of Jade Estling has been chosen to be the Lake of the Woods Senior High Woods Junior High student of the month the Woods Senior High Student of the the Lake of the Woods Junior High Student of the month for September for September. Lilian’s activities include month for October because of her aca- student of the month for October. 2018. Dance for 5 years, STUDS for 2 years, demic excellence and activities. Lexie’s Jade’s activities include Volleyball Alcia’s activities include volleyball summer softball for 2 years, Girl Scouts extracurricular activities include volley- for 4 years, J.O. volleyball for 6 for 7 years, volleyball captain for 5 for 2 years, and completed advanced ball. Volleyball manager, basketball, years, STUDS for 1 year, and Class years, basketball for 7 years, basket- child care training. Lilian attends First track, golf, cross country, NHS, Robot- Treasurer for 1 year. Jade spends ball captain for 3 years, softball for 4 Congregational Church. Lilian likes to ics, and Student Council. Lexie has her free time playing volleyball. years, golf for 4 years, NHS for 2 spend her free time listening to music graduated from Ft. Jackson Basic Com- Jade is the daughter of Shannon years, STUDS for 5 years, Class VP with her 2 cats and 1 dog. bat Training and attends First Lutheran Bower and Ben Davidson for 3 years, Class president for 1 Lilian is the daughter of Kyle and Nancy Church. Lexie plans to attend NDSU year, Student council representative Smith next fall in pursuit of an engineering 1 year, Volleyball All conference 5 degree. Lexie is the daughter of Wade years, 2000 dig club, 2017 AVCA and Tine Rennemo volleyball Phenom Player, volleyball and basketball All conference for 3 years, MVP for 3 years. Alcia likes to spend her free time listening to sad music and watching Spanish shows with subtitles. Alcia is the daughter of Jason and Lake of the Woods School Chrissy Draper. Community Education
Save the date!
4-H Holiday Craft & Vendor The first school Wednesday of each month there Extravaganza will be a Cloverbud activity hour from 3- November 17, 2018 4:00pm in the Community Ed room. Each month will have different fun activities, crafts From 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and snacks and is open to anyone in grades K-3 634-2202 to attend. No pre-registration is required. Flyers In the Commons/Big Gym 1-888-634-2202 will be sent home closer to the dates. Vendor & Crafter booths, Bingo, kids activities, entertainment Just For Kix Performance Any questions please contact Aprille and Santa Visit. Levasseur, 4-H Coordinator, Lady Laker’s JO Volleyball Teams After Hours: 218-634-1511 will provide the food Electrical: 634-2603 [email protected] 1-888-668-8243
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Lake of the Woods School has opening for Lifeguard positions: Lifeguards needed at the Lake of the Woods School Pool. You must have a current life- November 2018 guard certification/1st aid/CPR/AED. Applications may be picked up in the District Of- fice or you can also apply on line at the school website, www.lakeofthewoodsschool.org Julie Quo Ella Paschke Please mail your application to Lake of the Woods School, Cindi McDougall, Admin- istration Assistant, P.O. Box 310, Baudette, MN 56623. If you have any questions, call Lisa Beckstrand, Pool Coordinator, 218-634-2735, ext. 1101 or email [email protected] Lake of the Woods School ISD #390 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Substitute Paraprofessionals Needed Lake of the Woods School is seeking energetic, patient individuals who would enjoy working with our students. Must be flexible, open minded and willing to work positively with students of varying abilities and behaviors. Qualifications: Candidates must meet “highly qualified” standards set by Minnesota Department of Edu- cation. “Highly qualified” status can be met in one of the following ways: a) two years of study at an institute of higher education; b) Associate's degree (or higher); or c) successful completion of Highly Qualified certification program provided by the district. If interested please submit: Letter of Application Resume (if applicable) Transcript (if applicable) 3 current Letters of Reference Visit district website at: http://lakeofthewoodsschool.org Click on Job Opportunities to download and complete an Employment Application. You may also contact Cindi McDougall at 218-634-2735 ext. 1504 or email at: [email protected] Julie has been chosen to be the Lake of Ella has been chosen to be the Lake of the to request an application. the Woods Woods Junior High “Student of the Send the above information to: Cindi McDougall, Human Resources, Lake of the Senior High “Student of the Month” for Month” for November 2018 because of her Woods ISD #390, P.O. Box 310, Baudette, MN 56623. November academic excellence and her participation Lake of the Woods ISD #390 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 2018 because of her academic excellence, in the extracurricular activities at LHS. and participation in the extracurricular pro- Ella’s Extracurricular Activities include: Lake of the Woods School has nine Automatic External Defibril- grams at LHS. Volleyball and Softball lators (AED). The AED’s are located in the cafeteria/commons area,
Julie’s Extracurricular Activities include: Ella attends 1st Lutheran Church by the multi-purpose gym/pool area, in front of the elementary of- Cross Country (3 yrs), Cross Country Ella is the daughter of Jason and Jessica fice and in the east hall by the elementary playground entrance and Captain (2 yrs), Groll and Lenny and Alicia Paschke in east end of high school area. One is also stationed in the nurses Basketball (6 yrs), Basketball Captain (1 office and 3 travel with our sports teams. yr), Track (5 yrs), Band and Choir (6 yrs), Figure Skating (3 yrs), Robotics (4 yrs), Lake of the Woods School Robotics Captain (2 yrs), Knowledge Bowl (4 yrs), Come see what makes STUDs (6 yrs), National Honor Society Lake of the Woods School Bears Den Secretary, Student Council Secretary, Received 2 A GREAT CHOICE! superiors in Band overall, Nurturing & Caring Environment Accepted to the MBDA honor band, Lead “Best Concession in Elementary & High School the robotics team rd Computer labs Northern Minnesota” to maintain 3 of 49 teams in the last Library, art, computer, competition music, & gym classes Open Game Nights
Math & Reading Programs Julie is the daughter of Justin Quo and Quality Education Menu Items Include Margaret Wojtiw HOMETOWN HARDWARE College Prep Courses Hamburger 804 Main Street West
BAUDETTE, MN 56623 For more information call: Cheeseburger Save the Date 218-634-3366 (218) 634-2735 ext. 1501 Chicken Burger August 11-17, 2019 Appliances Or visit us on the web at: Taco in a Bag Window & Screen Repair – Cut Glass www.lakeofthewoodsschool.org Alice in Wonderland Hunting/Fishing Licenses – Pipe Threading French Fries Bike Repair - Cut Keys Look for more Carpet Cleaner Rental - Shakes Custom Color Mixed Paint information in the Spring/Summer Chainsaw & Skate Sharpening Education Plus & Much More...
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Lake of the Woods Activity Fees Box Tops News Lake of the Woods Bears Lake of the Woods School In an effort to raise additional funds for the school, Lake of the Woods School partici- 2018 – 2019 School Year 2018 - 2019 School Year pates in the General Mills Box Tops for Education program. The program has been an Athletic / Activity Gate Fees Student Athletic and Activity Fees easy way for parents and students to earn cash that goes directly to the school. and Game Passes How the Program Works There are more than 250 participating products in 42 food and non-food categories Gate Fees: Activity Grade______that carry Box Tops on their packages Elementary students when accompanied High School Football 9-12 $150.00 Each Box Tops clip is worth 10 cents with an adult Free Junior High Football 7-8 $ 75.00 It’s simple. Buy the products; clip the Box Tops; send the Box Tops to school. High School students Free High School Volleyball 9-12 $150.00 Each enrolled school has a Box Tops Coordinator that counts and submits all of their Adult: $ 5.00 Junior High Volleyball 7-8 $ 75.00 Box Tops to General Mills College Student (w/ college ID) $ 3.00 HS Cross Country 9-12 $125.00 Enrolled schools receive two checks a year from General Mills to purchase the things Senior Citizen (65+) $ 1.00 Jr. High Cross Country 7-8 $ 75.00 they need like: books, school supplies, playground equipment, teacher training, com- *Consists of individual passes High School Basketball 9-12 $150.00 puters, etc. *Passes will be honored at all home Junior High Basketball 7-8 $ 75.00 Enrolled schools can earn up to $20,000 every school year by clipping Box Tops games except Minnesota High School High School Hockey 9-12 $150.00 from participating products League tournaments… High School Track 9-12 $125.00 Schools can also earn through Bonus Box Tops offers, sweepstakes, and contests Junior High Track 7-8 $ 75.00 There are not any restrictions on how each school spends their check. Schools can *Game Passes will be sold at regular season High School Baseball 9-12 $125.00 spend their cash to buy what they need most games and through the District Office… Junior High Baseball 7-8 $ 75.00 If community members are interested in contributing to the Lake of the Woods School *College students must have a current col- High School Softball 9-12 $125.00 efforts by donating Box Tops, contact Patty Jerde at [email protected] lege/university identification to purchase Junior High Softball 7-8 $ 75.00 or by phone at 218-634-2735 ext. 1623. Box Tops may be sent to the school in care of “student game passes”… High School Golf 9-12 $125.00 Patty Jerde at PO Box 310, Baudette, MN 56623. Visit www.btfe.com to find ideas and Junior High Golf 7-8 $ 75.00 resources and more information about the Box Tops program. *Individual “game passes” must be present- Sr. High Knowledge Bowl 9-12 $ 75.00 ed to ticket taker's) for entry into games… Jr. High Knowledge Bowl 7-8 $ 37.50
One Act Play 9-12 $ 37.50 For more information please call One Act Play 7-8 $ 25.00 High School Triple A Booster Club Chad Hazelton, Activities Director at 634 - 2735 ext. 1417 Maximum Per Family Per Season - $250.00 Yearbooks meets the Family Maximum Paid Per Year - $500.00 3rd Wednesday of each month Checks or Money Orders may be mailed to: Contact yearbook staff in the Lake of the Woods School P.O. Box 310 to order L/W School Commons Baudette, MN 56623 at 5:30 p.m. Cash, Checks, or Money Orders may also be dropped off in the High School Office. 634-2510 ext. 1404 Everyone is welcome to attend.
RULES AT THE BUS STOP RULES ON THE BUS Get to your stop five minutes before Immediately follow the directions of your scheduled pick up time. The the driver. GO BEARS! school bus will not wait for late Sit in your seat facing forward. students. Talk quietly and use appropriate lan- Respect the property of others while guage. you are waiting at the bus stop. Keep all parts of your body inside the Keep your arms, legs and belongings bus. Lake of the Woods School 2018-2019 to yourself. Keep your arms, legs and belongings Use appropriate language. to yourself. January 12 - MBDA Honor Band at Fergus Falls Stay away from the street, road or No fighting, harassment, intimidation January 18-20 - UND Honor Band & Choir, in Grand Forks highway while waiting for the bus. or horseplay. February 7 (Thurs) – Elem. Music Program, grades 4-6, 9:30 a.m. Wait until the bus stops before ap- Do not throw any object. February 25 (Mon) - Large Group Choir Contest, at Badger (gr 9-12) proaching the bus. No eating, drinking or use of tobacco March 5 (Tues.) - 7-12 Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m. After getting off of the bus, move or drugs. March 19 (Tues.) - 5-12 Band Concert, 7:00 p.m. away from the bus. Do not bring any weapons or danger- March 18 (Mon) - Large Group Band Contest, at GMR (gr 9-12) If you must cross the street, always ous objects on the bus. March 26 (Tues) – Vocal Ensemble Contest at SAC (gr 9-12) cross in front of the bus where the Do not damage the school bus. driver can see you. Wait for the March 28 (Thurs) - Band and Choir Talent Showcase/Fundraiser April 4 (Thurs) - Instr. Ensemble Contest at L/W (gr 9-12) driver to signal you before cross- April 9 (Tues) - Kindergarten Program 9:30 am ing the street. May 1 (Wed) - Band Concert and Awards, 7:00 p.m. No fighting, harassment, intimidation May 8 (Wed) - Choir Concert and Awards, 7:00 p.m. or horseplay. May 31 (Friday) – Graduation, 7:00 p.m. (Band grades 7-12, choir grades 7-12) No use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs.
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SMART SNACKS
School celebrations are fun and provide a chance to reinforce the message that nutritious In addition, “healthy” foods should come from the following categories: food choices lead to healthier bodies and sharper minds. Individual schools and local edu- • Milk and dairy products, including cheese, yogurt, and frozen yogurt cation agencies should decide if and how often food will be part of group celebrations, and • Full-strength fruit and vegetable juices and fruit juice containing 100% full strength fruit should encourage celebrations featuring activities other than eating. If school celebrations juice do involve food, work with the Child Nutrition Program to provide healthy options, sup- • Fresh, frozen, canned, and dried fruits and vegetables port school meals, and ensure that food will be safe, wholesome and served in appropriate • Nuts, seeds, and nut butters portion sizes. • Eggs Healthy Classroom Celebration Food • Non-confection grain products including crackers, bread items, tortillas, pretzels, bagels, Put the focus of the party on the games and exciting activities, rather than on food. If food muffins, granola bars, trail-mix bars, cereal, and popcorn is offered at a party, be sure that it’s not the main focus. For healthy celebrations, ensure Here are some cool and enjoyable foods that kids will love! that all foods provided meet the Wellness Policy’s specific nutrition standards. These • Fruit kabobs with low-fat yogurt healthy foods can be fun, too! Provided here are some ideas for great party foods. • Veggie trays with low-fat dip When foods are offered at classroom parties, be sure that they meet the • Frozen 100% juice bars Wellness Policy’s nutrition standards. The standards are: • Whole wheat bagels with low-fat topping • Not more than 30% of the total calories of the food item, excluding nuts or seeds, is from • Quesadillas made with whole wheat tortillas and reduced-fat cheese fat. Make sure there is not a nut allergy in your child’s classroom. • Frozen bananas with toppings like peanut butter and low-fat granola • Not more than 10% of the total calories of the food item, excluding reduced fat cheeses, • Have students make their own trail mix! Bring in items like whole grain cereals, nuts, eggs and nut butters, is from saturated fat. and dried fruit. • Not more than 35% of the total weight of the food item, excluding fruits or vegetables, is Remember to keep goodies healthy, too. If parents put together grab bags, be sure to fill composed of sugar. them with fun things like pencils, small toys, key chains, and craft items instead of candy.
Enrichment Program Offerings
The Enrichment Program Pull-out classes and clubs Brent Cole Advanced Readers Community Education Coordinator STEM Enrichment Coordinator Chess & Logic Games Head Baseball Coach History Club The Lake of the Woods Enrichment Program will be offering fun and exciting Broadcasting Bonanza programs for students of high potential again this year. The Enrichment Program Academic Competitions offers specialized classes, academic competitions, and inclusion opportunities for all Math Masters Grades 5-6 students. MN History Contest Grade 6 Students who participate in the program receive services in many areas: pullout Scripps Spelling Bee Grades 5-8 classes in creative problem solving, mathematics, and writing; individual classes in National Geographic Geography Bee Grades 4-8 reading and independent studies; and special events and competitions such as the Events Spelling Bee, National Geography Bee, the MN History Contest, the Creativity Festi- Young Author’s Conference – a one day trip for grades 5-8 val, and the Young Author’s Conference. The program also offers coaching for spe- Creativity Festival – a one day trip for grades 5-8 cial competitions, such as the Math Masters, Spelling Bee, National Geography Bee, and MN History Contest.
L/W Music Awarded Grant for World Instruments Lake of the Woods School Music Department applied for, and was granted, $500 from California Casualty to purchase world intruments for the elementary music curriculum. They were able to pur- chase three gourd shekeres, a talking drum, a tubano, and a kenkeni drum. These instruments origi- nate from West Africa. The students are very excited to learn and use these instruments!
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Elementary Concerts
contest winners
Veteran’s Day
Lake of the Woods School was the site for our community’s Veteran’s Day Program. Veterans, community members and students in grades 3 through 12 all enjoyed a memorable program honoring our Veterans. After the program all Veterans were invited by our local VFW Club to stay and have lunch with the students.
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