Hello North Lake Families!

I spend time in the classrooms talking to students about careers all the way from Kindergarten to 8th grade!  While their dreams range from “paleontologist” to “professional video game tester,” our goal is to help them explore ideas and learn about themselves.

That’s where Academic and Career Planning (ACP) comes in.  ACP is a journey of exploration and self-assessment that helps students build a roadmap for high school and beyond.

The ACP Journey

Career exploration isn’t just for the big kids!  Here is how we approach it at North Lake:

• Kindergarten – 5th Grade:  We engage in age-appropriate activities to explore different careers and help students learn about their own unique strengths.
• 6th – 8th Grade:  Students begin using Xello, an interactive tool to document their learning, interests, and goals for future reference.

A vital part of our ACP curriculum is supported by Junior Achievement (JA), and we are looking for volunteers to help bring these lessons to life in our classrooms!

This is a fantastic opportunity to get a “behind-the-scenes” look at your child’s classroom while sharing valuable life skills.  Here is what you need to know:

• 5 lessons total – 45 minutes per lesson 
• Teaching kit and support/training from JA is available

You don’t need to be a professional educator to make a difference—you just need a bit of time and a desire to inspire our students.

How to Get Involved

If you’re interested in volunteering or have a few questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher or contact me directly.  We’d love to have you on board!

A big thank you to our volunteers who have already taught or have committed to teach JA:  Mrs. Thieme, Mrs. Mecikalski, Mrs. Malosh, Mr. Cornell and Mrs. Wesemann.  We appreciate your help!

As always, please let me know if there are any ways that I can support your child!

Take care-

Jill Lesch