Firebird Flash
Building relationships one student at a time.
Dates to Remember
- December 3-9 - Computer Science Week and Hour of Code
- December 7 - 8th gr. popcorn fundraiser, $0.50/bag
- December 11- Grades 6-8 Winter Concert 6:00 pm
- December 12 - Grades K-2 Winter Concert, 1:30 pm
- December 13 - Grades 3-5 Winter Concert, 6:00 pm
- December 24-Jan. 1 - Winter Break
- January 18 - Teacher inservice, no school
- January 25 - End of 2nd quarter
Excitement from the MJ1 Innovation Lab!
We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly depend on understanding how technology works. But only a tiny fraction of us are learning how technology works. Only 35% of all high schools teach computer science.
That’s why our entire school is joining in on the largest learning event in history: The Hour of Code, during Computer Science Education Week (December 3-9). More than 100 million students worldwide have already tried an Hour of Code. Our Hour of Code is making a statement that Minocqua J1 is ready to teach these foundational 21st-century skills.
To continue bringing programming activities to your students, we want to make our Hour of Code a huge event! Click here for details, and help spread the word! This is a chance to change the future of education in Minocqua, Wisconsin.
Mr. Jason Yates
Innovation Lab Director
Lakeland Apparel Fundraiser
Thank you Trig's!
Holiday Shop Donors
Our Holiday Shop would not have been possible without our community donors who provided products, financial help, and time for the Holiday Shop. If you are ever in any of these locations, please thank them! All proceeds from the Holiday Shop went directly to the Firebird Foundation for MJ1 Schools.
Alexander's Pizza
Cheeseboard
Etco
Lakeland TruValu
Lakeland Variety
McDonalds
Monkey Business
Mueller Automotive
Murtaugh's
Parkside Gallery
Redman Eyecare
Redman Realty Group
Ross’ Sportswear
Salon Fiore
The Waters
Walmart
Willow Creek Press
Negative Lunch Balances
Drop-Off Procedure
Will your student be absent?
Click here for PreK-5th grade planned absence form
Click here for 6th-th grade planned absence form
We're always looking for substitute teachers! Please see below.
Counseling Corner
Using Values to Guide Good Decisions ~ Children learn to tie their shoes, read and write, solve math problems, and remember science facts and events in history. Children can also learn to be good people. You can help children learn to be honest, to care about others, and to make good choices by talking about morals, values, and ethics together.
- Morals describe how to be a good person.
- Values guide decisions about what is right and what is wrong.
- Ethics are rules about what is right or wrong.
What we know:
- Values, morals, and ethics guide decisions — now and in the future.
- Openly talking about family values can help children feel secure (especially if adults are willing to listen when children have different values).
Try this: When you see your child doing something that you value, notice it and tell your child what you saw that was good. Be specific. Here are some examples:
- “I noticed how kind you were to Ben when you tried to cheer him up.” (Value: caring)
- “I really appreciated that you were honest with me about what happened at school.” (Value: honesty)
- “How generous of you to give one of your stuffed animals to Carmen!” (Value: kind)
- “You figured out all by yourself how to get the homework assignment you missed. That’s what I call resourceful!” (Value: resourceful)
Positive values you might notice include: Hard-working, Dependable, Loyal, Honest, Creative, Caring, Motivated, Respectful, Brave, Kind, and Helpful.
For fun: Talk about your family values. Start with the short list above. Then create a digital “family values” photo book with your child. For example, the next time your child works hard on an project for school, take a picture of her holding it and add the photo to your “family values” photo book. Add a label or hashtag to the photo and tell how the value of hard work played a role in finishing the project. Talking about values helps children learn to feel, think, and act with respect for themselves and for other people. Print this as a 1-page handout (Using Values to Guide Good Decisions, PDF).
Click for the full "Family and Relationships Matter!" page from the University of Wisconsin-Extension.
Specials and A-Day/B-Day Rotation
Click here for Special rotation schedule
Click here for Middle School A Day - B Day rotation schedule
Upcoming Field Trips
December 7 - 8th gr. to Grand Theater for "A Christmas Carol"
December 7 - Kindergarten to Clover Valley Tree Farm
December 8 - Select brass players to event in Madison
Crafting for Teens @ MPL
Minocqua J1 School District
Email: jellis@mhlt.org
Website: www.mhlt.org
Location: 7450 Titus Drive, Minocqua, WI, United States
Phone: (715) 356-5206
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinocquaJ1SchoolDistrict/?fref=ts