Dr. Ackley’s Message . . .
Happy Holidays from North Lake School
Picture Left to Right: Dr. Ackley, John Marchek – Member, Bob Gatchel – Treasurer, Marty Iverson – Clerk, Deputy Dan Adrian, Sue Schultz – President, Deb Schaber – Vice President, Sheriff Eric Severson.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
The North Lake School District believes in a strong partnership with the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Dan Adrian received the North Lake School Community Service Award for his dedication to school safety. Deputy Adrian (pictured below in center) is transferring to a new role in the department, and Deputy Tanner Markut (pictured below on left) will take over as the Town of Merton deputy. Look for additional school safety updates early in the new year and know that keeping your children safe continues to be a top priority.
PARENT PICK UP IN THE PARKING LOT
The Town of Merton Highway Department has informed me that parked cars are getting in the way of town trucks, snow plows, and emergency vehicles. At dismissal time, please DO NOT park on Park Drive or Highway VV. Please park in the parking lot. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students and families safe.
LITERACY LIGHTS THE NIGHT SIGN UP
The first writing workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 7th. Make sure to get your child signed up by January 3rd to participate in the 15th anniversary celebration of Literacy Lights the Night. There will be cake!
Flyers were distributed to all students on Wednesday, December 18th. Flyers are also located at the end of the WAVE and in the Community Bulletin Board.
GOODIE GALS
A group of 8th grade girls have formed a school service club. Any 8th grade student is welcome to join. The “Goodie Gals” first service was setting up and assisting during the 5-8 holiday concert rehearsal. The girls greeted guests from the Town Hall Library’s Memory Cafe program and made them feel welcome. The group will help with Literacy Night events early in the new year.
NEWSPAPERS NEEDED
Mrs. Lyons needs newspapers for paper mache projects in her art classes. Donate newspapers and bring to the office any time.
K-4 Holiday Concert
5th-8th Holiday Concert
Holiday Concert Encore
Achieving Outside NLS
Fiona Berghouse starred in the Box Theatre’s production of Willy Wonka.
Congratulations Fiona!
Culver's Night Cheer!
December Dates to Remember
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NO SCHOOL – WINTER BREAK
January Dates to Remember
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NO SCHOOL – WINTER BREAK
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School Resumes
A Note from Ms. Meister
Wishing all a wonderful Winter Break!
Counseling Corner
Hello North Lake Families!
Each year North Lake nominates a student for the Lake Country Optimist Club’s “True Grit” award. This year our recipient is Ava Hansen. Ava is true to herself at all times. With that comes sincere kindness and empathy, hard work and behind the scenes leadership. We are so excited to honor her with this award. She will be honored at an Optimist Club meeting on January 8th.
On a more serious note despite the joys of the holiday season, it has been a difficult and scary week in Wisconsin. The proximity of the most recent school shooting in Madison has many of us feeling unsettled. I found some great resources for how to talk to your child about traumatic events. One of the recurring pieces of advice here is to be sure your child is not watching and hearing the information on the news. Check in with them to see if they have questions or concerns. Reinforce the fact that we have a safety plan here at school. Ask questions about that plan if you have them!
How to Talk to Kids About Tragedies and Other Traumatic News
Helping School Age Children with Traumatic Grief
As always, please let me know if there are any ways that I can support your child! I hope you enjoy some extra time together during our winter break!
Take care-
Jill Lesch
