Firebird Flash
October 27, 2017
New Staff Spotlight
Dates to Remember
- October 27 - No school (teacher inservice)
- November 3 - 8th gr. Popcorn fundraiser ($.50/bag)
- November 10 - Quarter 1 ends - Report Cards home
- November 13 - Firebird Foundation meeting, 3:30
- November 13-17 - Parent-Teacher Conference week
- November 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break
- December 4-8 - Artist in Residence
- December 12 - Middle school Winter Concert, 6:00 pm
- December 13 - K-2 Winter Concert, 1:30 pm
- December 14 - 3-5 Winter Concert, 6:00 pm
- December 22-January 1 - Winter Break
Firebird Foundation meeting
Box Tops for MJ1
Nurse's Notes
I sent out notices earlier in the year to those who are still behind on their immunizations. We still have quite a few students who are not up to date on those immunizations. The state of Wisconsin mandates that student attending public school must meet a minimum number of immunizations at each grade level/age. A student who is not compliant can face possible exclusion from school or a fine of up to $25.00. To remain compliant please have your child immunized and provide the school with a record of the immunizations given. If you have any questions please call the school nurse.
Pam Holtz pholtz@mhlt.org
Healthy Smiles and Seal-A-Smile Dental Programs
Parents of 4K and Kindergartens students have the opportunity to sign their child up for a program offered by the Northwoods Dental Project – 'Healthy Smiles' program. This program offers FREE dental exams and fluoride varnish applications to students in 4K and Kindergarten. Each child will receive a dental exam, fluoride varnish application, dental supplies, oral education and a letter to parents describing the services provided and any recommendations. Fluoride varnish is a gel that is painted onto the teeth, making them stronger. The student will each have a minimum of 3 applications at least 6 weeks apart. The first application will be November 1. The students will be coming home with permission slip so please look for it and return it by October 27 if you would like your child to participate.
Click here to download the Healthy Smiles permission form.
The Northwoods Dental Project will also be providing oral health exams, dental sealants and fluoride varnish to all 2nd and 6th graders at no cost. Dental sealants are a thin plastic like coating painted onto the chewing surfaces of the teeth. With proper dental care, sealants are nearly 100% effective in preventing cavities. Northwoods Dental Project will be at MHLT on November 16-17 to provide these services. Click the link below and fill it out to have your child participate. You can also find the form here: https://sealasmile.wisconsin.gov/Consent.
Click here to download the Dental Sealants 'Seal-A-Smile' form
Counseling Corner
During the month of November, our classes will focus on career-related lessons. We won't be trying to get kindergarteners (or even 8th graders) to nail down their future professions, but rather have goals such as helping students to start making connections between skills learned in the classroom and real-world jobs, and expanding students’ knowledge of the various careers. We will also be working to help students see the connection between interests, skills, and abilities and career choice.
Middle school students will have the chance to use an internet-based program called Career Cruising, which will allow students to explore career and college options later used to develop a career plan. Career Cruising can be accessed from home, school, or wherever your son or daughter has access to the internet. Features of the program include assessment, career profiles, multimedia interviews, college & financial aid info, an employment guide, and resume builder.
To register for Career Cruising's Parent Portal, click here.
Upcoming Field Trips
October 30 - 6th grade to school forest w/ "Adventure Bryn"
November 7 - 1st grade 'Jobs Around Town' trip
December 8 - 8th gr. to Grand Theater for "A Christmas Carol"
Food for Kidz
Minocqua J1 School District
Email: johnson@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