Dr. Ackley’s Message . . .
NLS MOVES FORWARD INTO THE 21ST CENTURY
Give us a call. The new phone system is now working and quite an upgrade. We are happy to answer your call, transfer to voicemail, and more. The new phone system further enhances school safety and security for a variety of reasons. Please be patient as the staff learns the new phone system and its features. We look forward to hearing from you and continue to prioritize communication in the best interest of you and your family.
LESSONED LEARNED – CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATES!
The Food Fellas organized another successful food drive for the North Lake Pantry. The 5th grade won the extra recess which included a 5th and 8th grade kickball game. This service event was a nice opportunity to bring upper school grade levels together! On a final note, the Food Fellas learned an important lesson to check expiration dates before delivery.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The holiday concert season will be here before you know it.
- K-4 Holiday Concert – Friday, December 6th at 5 p.m.
- 5-8 Holiday Concert – Thursday, December 12th at 6 p.m.
- LCK Holiday Concert – Wednesday, December 18th at 5:30 p.m.
FORENSICS BEGINNING SOON…
Forensics season will be starting on December 11th for middle school students in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th. If your child is interested in participating, please see the informational flyer and permission slip at the end of the WAVE for more information.
LET IT SNOW…SKI CLUB COMING SOON
Good news, Sara & Mike Kretschmer are working with Little Switzerland to bring back the North Lake Ski Club. Be on the lookout for future information and a tentative start date on January 6th.
Election Day at NLS
Veterans Day Program
Veterans Day Brunch
Teacher - Student Swap Day
November Dates to Remember
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5th Grade Girls Basketball – NLS vs Richmond at Richmond – 4:30 p.m.
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5th Grade Girls Basketball – Richmond vs NLS at NLS – 5:30 p.m.
School Board Meeting – Conference Room – 5:30 p.m.
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Staff Meeting – 2:45 p.m.
5th Grade Girls Basketball – Swallow vs NLS at NLS – 4:30 p.m.
7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball – Merton vs. NLS at NLS – 5:30 p.m.
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NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING RECESS
Counseling Corner
Hello North Lake Families!
I’ve been spending the last week talking to our students about gratitude and the research behind it. We have learned about how practicing gratitude helps us sleep better, be less worried and be happier. It’s even better when we share it with others!
Our world could use a little more happiness and appreciation for the big AND little things that surround us. I wonder what a difference practicing gratitude would make in the moods in our homes, our friendships, and our school!
Here is an idea from Robert Emmons – a gratitude researcher.
One very accessible form of expressing gratitude is through the practice of Gratitude Texting. To use this strategy, begin by reading over your texts from the previous day. Then write a new text of thanks or appreciation to five people whose texts you read. Most likely people will respond in kind with a text of thanks. Teach this practice to your children and encourage them to text gratitude thoughts to their friends and family. By talking with your children about this, you can open up the conversation to explore how important little moments of thoughtfulness can create big feelings of connection for oneself and for others.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! THANK YOU for sharing your children with me!
As always, let me know if there is anything I can do to support your child!
Jill Lesch
School Counselor
