WAVE 3-7-25 – North Lake School District

March 7, 2025

Dr. Ackley’s Message . . .

MAJOR SCHOOL SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

The North Lake School District is committed to building security and school safety. Recently, all glass windows in the front office have been reinforced with shatterproof film. This improvement provides protection of communication infrastructure in the event of a critical incident and may also thwart any threat as the first point of contact. Shatterproof film is now installed on all windows and doors in the major entrances and the office.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety awarded the North Lake School District with funding to support the “Digital Mapping of School Buildings Program.” A digital map or critical incident mapping of our K-8 campus makes it easier for law enforcement and first responders to get an accurate view of the grounds, available safety assets, security resources, evacuation points, and other user defined information. This improvement will accelerate incident response times.

North Lake School continues seeking opportunities to improve school safety in the best interest of your child(ren).

8TH GRADE STUDENT GRADUATION PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

It is that time of year to start planning for the 8th grade graduation ceremony on June 4th at 5:30 p.m. For over two decades, the 8th grade class has planned their graduation ceremony with administration. I am looking forward to hosting the first student planning session on Friday, March 7th at 11:00 a.m. in the conference room. The committee will meet every Friday during the lunch hour until graduation. It is always a pleasure to work with the future graduates and their unique ideas that reflect their class.

ART SHOW SNEAK PEAK

The Visual & Vocal Art Shows are approaching on Thursday, March 13th for grades 5-8 and Friday, March 14th for grades K-4.

If you would like a sneak peak at your child’s artwork you may scan the QR code located at the end of the WAVE. Mrs. Lyons was able to include all students’ artwork in this beautiful slideshow.

SPRING VOCAL CONCERT & ART SHOW SCHEDULE

The 5-8 Spring Concert is on Thursday, March 13th at 6:00 p.m. Students should arrive at the choir room at 5:40 p.m. Students should dress up and look nice. The concert will be about 45 minutes in length.

The K-4 Spring Concert is on Friday, March 14th at 5:00 p.m. Students should arrive at 4:30 p.m. to their homerooms. Students should dress up and look nice. The concert will be about 45 minutes in length.

TRACK CLUB REGISTRATION

North Lake School is continuing its partnership with the Merton Area Running Club. Coach Jill Bradley does an outstanding job with students, and the first practice is right around the corner on April 2nd at Arrowhead. Click the Merton Area Running Club link to sign up. Go Lakers!

OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR 2025-2026

The open enrollment period for non-district residents runs from February 3-April 30. If you know of anyone who is interested in applying to the North Lake School District, please use the links below to apply online and submit directly to DPI. Families who are currently open enrolled, do not need to complete this process.

Open Enrollment Overview

Online Instructions for Open Enrollment Application

Begin Application Here

YEARBOOK ORDERS

This is the first and only opportunity to order yearbooks for the 2024-2025 school year. No yearbook orders were taken during registration at the beginning of the year.

Information for ordering the 2024-2025 North Lake School yearbook will be emailed directly to you by Empire Photography, February 8th.

Yearbooks are $14.50 each, and payment is made directly to Empire Photography via the yearbook store. Orders may also be placed through the yearbook store link below or QR code located at the end of the WAVE.

The last day to order your 2024-2025 yearbook is March 15th.

https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/northlakeschool

A Note from Ms. Meister

Looking ahead…thinking FORWARD

North Lake students in Grades 3-8 will be participating in the Wisconsin Forward Exam assessment during the statewide testing window, March 17th to April 25th . State assessments, including the Forward Exam are required by both State (Wis. Stat. § 118.30) and Federal ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Law.

The Information for Families brochure provides more information about the FORWARD exam.

North Lake students in Grades K-3 will be participating in fundamental reading skills screening during the spring statewide testing window, March 16th to July 31st. All 5K through grade 3 learners must take the universal reading screener on or before the 45th day of school in the fall, once mid-year, and on or before the 45th day prior to the last day of school in the spring. Screening will be completed at North Lake School by April 17th.

The Early Reading Screener Family Communication Letter provides more information.

Our North Lake students will be taking these assessments following Spring Break during April. Please make every effort to have your children in school during this time.

Stay tuned for more information in future Wave newsletters.

Counseling Corner

Hello North Lake Families!

Our Leadership Group planned an outing to the Heritage Senior Living Center in Hartland. We had a great time playing bingo and singing with the residents there. They also delivered Valentine’s that were made by all students at North Lake. The students who participated realized that filling someone else’s bucket also filled theirs. It was a wonderful experience. We are hoping to continue this partnership in the future!