Muskego Lakes Family Newsletter
March 8, 2019
Summer Learning Academy 2019
We are pleased to announce that the Muskego-Norway School District is offering a variety of summer school and sports academy options for our elementary and middle level students this summer! To access more details about the summer offerings, please use this LINK.
Here’s some general information regarding Summer Learning Academy:
Location - Lake Denoon Middle School
Registration Opens - Monday, March 18
Registration Closes - Friday, April 5
Confirmation of schedule available on IC- Friday, May 24
Week 1: 6/24-6/27
Off Week of July 1
Week 2: 7/8-7/11
Week 3: 7/15-7/18
Week 4: 7/22-7/25
**Dates are different for -All-Sports Academy, Fab Lab, and Muskego Power (formerly Strength & Conditioning).
Muskego Lakes Track Information
Students participating in the 2019 Track season need to join the Google Classroom Class for Muskego Lakes Track. The code is docjdxs. Remember that we use this often to send out updates/reminders, and there are already items that are posted.
Thank you!
Coach Hetzel and Coach Cowsert
Attendance Matters!
The February 2019 publication from the The American Academy of Pediatrics, The Link Between School Attendance and Good Health, emphasized the possible negative outcomes as a result of poor school attendance. The article defines chronic absenteeism as a risk factor for school-age children. The publication points out some key findings:
- Students with poor attendance score lower than their peers who attend school regularly on national skills assessments, regardless of race or ethnicity.
- Chronic absenteeism can be a better predictor of school failure than test scores. In one study, students with high test scores who missed at least 2 weeks of school during the semester were more likely to have failing grades than students with low test scores who regularly attended school.
- Chronic absenteeism as early as sixth grade is predictive of dropping out of school.
Please see the following links for more information within the Muskego Norway School District regarding keeping your child home from school and for more health-related content from our district nurse.
Guidelines for when to take your child to their healthcare provider
Muskego Norway School District Nurse
For additional questions or concerns regarding your child's attendance, please contact the School Social Worker, Amanda Rosman.
262-971-1860 x5403 (desk)
414-524-9117 (cell)
Dodgeball Tournament
13th Annual Dodgeball Tournament
3 Divisions - Competitive Adult/HS, Recreation Adult/HS, or Middle School
Friday, March 29 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Salentine Gym at Muskego High School
Team Registrations due March 20
bit.ly/mhsdodgeball for more information
Father/Daughter Dance
The Future Business Leaders of America at Muskego High School are sponsoring a Father/Daughter Dance at Muskego High School. Please clock the link for more details!
Muskego Lakes Musical - Ticket Info
Muskego Lakes Proudly Presents HONK! Jr.
Show Dates:
Saturday, April 6th @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 7th @ 2:00 pm
TICKETS GO ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC ON MONDAY, MARCH 4, 9:00 am.
$5 tickets for students and seniors
$7 tickets for adults
Purchases can be made on line at https://www.muskegonorway.org/pac/
Call for wheel chair/ADA seating at (262) 971-1860
8th Grade Celebration Planning
Planning is underway for the 8th Grade Completion Ceremony and associated events taking place on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend the first meeting. Sub-committees are being formed to help coordinate the various activities scheduled throughout the day including a special breakfast, slideshow, t-shirts, ceremony, dance and post-dance party. The theme of the celebration will be chosen by the class, but first…we need your help!
**Submit your theme ideas to the email address below before the next meeting where we will narrow the list to a few options to be presented to the students for a vote.**
Please join us at our next meeting to learn more about the various opportunities to help. Whether you're looking to assist with planning, coordinating or just volunteering that day, we hope to see you there.
Monday, March 11, 2019
6:00 - 7:00 pm
MLMS Library
Can't make that date but want to get involved? Have ideas to share ahead of time? Please contact us at MLMSClassof2023@gmail.com
No RSVP needed
~ 8th Grade Celebration Committee
Muskego Lakes PTO Updates
Upcoming Meeting
The next PTO meeting will be held March 18th from 6:00 - 7:00pm in the library (please note the date change).
Dinner for Teachers
Spring Conferences will be held March 13th. PTO is hosting dinner for the staff. Please sign up HERE to contribute to the dinner.
Save the Date!
Muskego Lakes PTO will hold a Color Run on Friday, May 31st. Look for more details as the event gets closer.
Open Positions
At the end of the school year, the Treasurer and Vice President position will be open. The current board members are happy to mentor someone into these roles! Please contact Jaci Geiger (muskegolakespto@gmail.com) OR Chad Krupar (chad.krupar@muskegonorway.org) if you would like more information or have interest in joining the PTO board.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help sell concessions on March 19th & 20th for the volleyball tournament at MLMS. Sign up HERE to help.
Midweek Munchies
Show your appreciation for the hard working staff at Muskego Lakes. Click HERE to provide Midweek Munchies for the staff. Homemade or store bought - healthy or NOT - sweet or salty: you pick! The staff is simply appreciative.
Like us on Facebook: MuskegoLakesPTO
Muskego Lakes Middle School
Website: https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/muskegolakes/
Location: W124 S8009 North Cape Rd.
Phone: 262-971-1860
Twitter: @MLMSmuskies
Important Dates Ahead
Important dates for the coming weeks and months are all located on the Muskego Lakes website.
https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/muskegolakes/
The calendar and events are found on the main page. Look under "Upcoming Events".