Dr. Ackley’s Message . . .
CHANGE FOR CHANGE
Thank you for your support of our “Change for Change” project. North Lake School raised an amazing $3,315.45! With the help of the Bartosz family, this money will be given to Beat Childhood Cancer and the Little Warrior Foundation to support a recently approved trial benefiting kids with Ewing sarcoma as well as other cancers (neuroblastoma, pediatric brain tumors, and osteosarcoma). Approved trials are rare for childhood cancers and the timing of North Lake’s successful Penny Wars couldn’t be better. We are so proud to be a part of this important work.
Winners were…
Kindergarten: Had the most positive points at $419.58
3rd grade: Raised the most overall money at an amazing $798.60!
The winners receive a breakfast buffet hosted by the Leadership Group.
We are so proud of all of you for having fun AND helping people!
END OF 1ST QUARTER
It has been a successful start to the 2025-2026 school year. Believe it or not, today is the last day of the 1st quarter. Report cards will be posted in Skyward, Friday, November 7th. As a reminder your child’s report card will be posted in Skyward under the Portfolio tile. If you need help with your Skyward login, please contact the office.
THANK YOU!
Center Oak 4H once again provided the beautiful fall decorations in the front of our school.
Awesome job!
NLS & AHS SCHOOL STORE
The following links are for the NLS & AHS school stores to purchase spiritwear. This is not a fundraiser.
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/NLfall25
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/NLAHS25
Shipping and handling fees will be charged on all orders; however, all items will be delivered to NLS not individual homes. Items will be given to students if a homeroom is selected. If you do not want this to go home with a student, please enter the following information.
Recipient Type: Parent
Enter Distribution Group: Other
Pickup time, date, and location will be determined at a later date for orders not sent home with students.
Please make sure to have your orders in by November 7th to ensure Christmas delivery. Orders will not be accepted after November 7th.
If you have questions regarding the school store, please contact Kari Staus at kstaus@bsnsports.com or Sara Wesemann.
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM – CORRECTED START TIME
The Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Veterans Day Program will begin at 8:00 a.m. The program will last just under an hour and parents are welcome to attend the program.
The entire student body will participate in the program and should dress up in patriotic colors – red, white, and blue.
The brunch honoring veterans and their adult family members will immediately follow in the Lakers Library. Thank you in advance to the CFC for its festive decorations and beautiful brunch!
HURRAY, HURRAY…WILL THERE BE A SNOW DAY?
Traditional snow days still exist at North Lake School. This tradition means it is a day off of school to stay home in your nice warm pajamas with hot cocoa. North Lake School follows the Arrowhead Union High School closures for inclement weather. Parents will receive an automated phone call and an email when school is closed.
LET IT SNOW…SKI CLUB INFO!
Good news, Sara & Mike Kretschmer are once again working with Little Switzerland for the North Lake Ski Club. Sign up links are listed below.
Sign up link: https://shop.littleswitz.com/groups
Group Code: NORTHLAKE2526
See the Ski Club Flyer located at the end of the WAVE for more information.
NLEF Fall Fest
More NLEF Fall Fest Photos at the end of the WAVE!
Happy Halloween from K-4th
Halloween Parade
More Halloween Parade Photos at the end of the WAVE!
Upcoming WAVE Dates
November 14
December 5
December 19
Counseling Corner
Hello North Lake Families!
We’ve been spending some time talking about bullying prevention in all grades recently. We talk a lot about the power of being an UPSTANDER when we see something happening that is unkind. We practice different strategies and talk about how much power we can have to make someone’s day better.
Take a minute to talk to your child about what you do when you see something happening that is unkind. It could be as simple as changing the subject or supporting the target of the bullying. It might also mean telling someone who can help or saying “Stop – I don’t like that” in an assertive way.
This is a great website you can use as a prompt for some discussion.
As always, let me know if there is anything I can do to support your child!
Take care-
Jill Lesch
November Dates to Remember
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7th Grade Girls Basketball – NLS at Swallow 5:30 p.m.
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6th Grade Girls Basketball NLS at Swallow – 5:30 p.m.
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NLEF Poinsettia Fundraiser – November 5th – 19th
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6th Grade Girls Basketball – Richmond at NLS – 4:30 p.m.
7th Grade Girls Basketball – Richmond at NLS – 5:30 p.m.
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6th Grade Girls Basketball – NLS at Swallow – 4:30 p.m.
Culver’s Night 5:00-8:00 p.m.
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Veterans Day Celebration: Program 8:00 a.m. – Brunch 9:00 a.m.
6th Grade Girls Basketball – NLS at North Shore – 4:30 p.m.
7th Grade Girls Basketball – NLS at Stone Bank – 6:30 p.m.
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Stuffy Spirit Day
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NLEF Raise Right Gift Card Fundraiser – November 17th – December 5th
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School Board Meeting in Conference Room – 5:30 p.m.
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6th Grade Girls Basketball – Swallow at NLS – 4:30 p.m.
7th Grade Girls Basketball – North Shore at NLS – 5:30 p.m.
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No School – Thanksgiving Recess
NLEF Fall Fest Photo Gallery
Halloween Parade Photo Gallery
