Dr. Ackley’s Message . . .
COME TOGETHER WITH MARVELOUS MOSAICS
North Lake School 7th and 8th grade artists have made a resolution for 2024 to make their community more beautiful. Two art installations will be showcased at a local business and coffee shop (PerCSoft Dental Technology Consulting and Rivers Edge). This magic was made possible by international mosaic artist, Carrie O’Malley, who donated her time, talent, and materials to the North Lake School Community. If you would like to learn more about our artist in residence, please visit https://carrieomalley.com/.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS…
Due to the overwhelming attendance numbers at Mr. Krieger’s Winter concert, we will split the Spring Visual & Vocal Arts Concert into two nights. Thursday, March 14th will be the 5th-8th grade choir concert at 6 p.m. in the big gym. Friday, March 15th will be the K-4th grade general music concert at 5 p.m. in the big gym. Mrs. Lyons’ art show will be incorporated into both programs. Thank you for your support of the fine arts programming at North Lake School.
SCREENAGERS
All Arrowhead Area K-8 Schools are committed to showing the latest Screenagers film: Under the Influence. This film is appropriate for 6th through 8th grade students and their parents. Swallow School is hosting a free community showing on Tuesday, January 9th at 6 p.m. North Lake parents are also invited to attend the North Lake student showing for 6th grade on Friday, January 12th at 1:30 p.m. in the Lakers Library. For your planning purposes, the film is approximately 51 minutes long. Seventh and eighth grade students will also be viewing Screenagers during their health classes, January 16th or 17th.
HOW ARE YOU INSPIRED BY AMERICA?
Special congratulations to Rylan Ecker! Rylan was the 2023 Patriots’ Pen winner and Veteran’s Day reader. The Hartland VFW sponsors this annual contest and the winner receives a $100 prize. Ms. Mays, 7th grade Literacy teacher, is keeping the written word alive as well as honoring patriotism.
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT POUTINE WAS AND WHY WE SERVE IT?
Poutine is a Canadian dish composed of french fries, cheese curds, bacon, and gravy. Originally, we served poutine to integrate the culture of Canada in 6th grade Social Studies. This item remains on the school menu due to its popularity.
Parents, please join us for hot lunch provided by Mrs. Cull’s Farm Kitchen. You are welcome to order a hot lunch through the office and enjoy lunch with your child. The lunch hours are 11:00 a.m. 5-6th grade, 11:20 a.m. 7-8th grade, 11:50 a.m. K-2nd, and 12:20 p.m. 3-4th grade. The adult cost is $4.25, and the monthly menu is located on the North Lake School website.
Dr. Ackley’s favorites include Honey Chicken Drummettes, Chicken Stir Fry, and Gyros.
Bon Appetit!
First Lego League Robotics
Hello North Lake Families,
Join our 3rd season of FIRST LEGO League robotics at NLS! FLL is an exciting program that uses LEGOs to foster familiarity and enjoyment around STEAM topics. This year’s theme – Master Piece – combines robotics with art, music, and entertainment… something very different than years past!
Send an email to gcornell@supportnls.org to get more information if your child is interested! The
season will kick off in mid-January, so sign-up soon!
Hype video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTvP165wi3E
January Dates to Remember
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School Resumes – January 2
Boys Basketball Practices Begin
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Culver’s Night
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Literacy Night Writing Workshops – Focus on generating ideas and planning
Screenagers at Swallow School – 6 p.m.
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Pajama Day
Screenagers at North Lake School – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Library
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7th Grade Boys’ Basketball at Erin – 4:30 p.m.
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Literacy Night Writing Workshops – Focus on writing a rough draft
5th Grade Boys’ Basketball at NLS – 4:30 p.m.
6th Grade Boys’ Basketball at NLS – 5:30 p.m.
8th Grade Boys’ Basketball at Richmond – 6:30 p.m.
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School Board Meeting – 5:30 p.m. Conference Room 116
8th Grade Orientation at Arrowhead – 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
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End of 2nd Quarter
5th Grade Boys’ Basketball at Erin – 5:30 p.m.
7th Grade Boys’ Basketball at Lake Country – 4:30 p.m.
8th Grade Boys’ Basketball at Lake Country – 5:30 p.m.
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No School – Inservice
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5th Grade Boys’ Basketball at Swallow – 4:30 p.m.
7th Grade Boys’ Basketball at NLS – 4:30 p.m.
8th Grade Boys’ Basketball at NLS – 5:30 p.m.
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Literacy Night Writing Workshops – Focus on editing and illustrating
5th Grade Boys’ Basketball at NLS – 4:30 p.m.
6th Grade Boys Basketball at NLS – 5:30 p.m.
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5th Grade Boys’ Basketball at NLS – 4:30 p.m.
6th Grade Boys’ Basketball at Lake Country – 5:30 p.m.
7th Grade Boys’ Basketball at NLS – 5:30 p.m.
8th Grade Boys’ Basketball at NLS – 6:30 p.m.
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Mother/Son Event at NLS – 12-2pm (Bowling)
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Literacy Night Writing Workshops – Focus on completing the final copy
5th Grade Boys’ Basketball at North Shore – 4:30 p.m.
6th Grade Boys’ Basketball at NLS – 4:30 p.m.
8th Grade Boys’ Basketball at NLS – 5:30 p.m.
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7th Grade Boys’ Basketball at NLS – 4:30 p.m.
8th Grade Boys’ Basketball at NLS – 5:30 p.m.
Counseling Corner
Hello North Lake Families!
Happy New Year to all of you. I hope that you were able to enjoy some good, relaxing family time this holiday season. We talked about the joy of giving this holiday season. It was fun to listen to the kids change their focus for a little bit and think about the joy that comes with doing good for others.
Date Reminders:
SCREENAGERS: Tuesday, 1/9 – 6:00 pm at Swallow School (community event)
RSVP using this form
PAJAMA DAY: Friday, 1/12
SCREENAGERS: Friday, 1/12 – 1:30 pm at North Lake School Library (6th grade and NLS parents only)
Resource Share: Doing Good Together
If you would like to instill some simple service ideas into your family routine check out www.doing good together.org. I love their idea of a Family Service Fair. This would be a fun thing to do with a team, family event, scout troop or anyone you want to get together with to do good! If you subscribe to their newsletter, you’ll get weekly ideas for family focused activities to help others.
As always, please let me know if there are any ways that I can support your child!
Take care-
Jill Lesch
A Note from Ms. Meister...
Happy New Year 2024. Welcome back to school.
At this time of year, when many of us make resolutions and set new goals, it is the perfect time to think about setting a goal for reading and writing. Participating in Literacy Lights the Night is a great opportunity to shine. Get your stories ready and join us on Thursday, February 8th in the school library.
