Muskego Lakes Family Newsletter
March 4th, 2022
Meet the Muskego Lakes Principals
Muskego Lakes Associate Principal
Muskego Lakes Principal
Important Dates Ahead
Warrior Rumble Fri, March 4th, from 5-7pm
Band Solo & Ensemble - March 12th
Musical Tech Week- March 28-April 1st
Lion King Musical - April 2-3rd
Forward Testing- Tues, April 19- Fri, April 22nd
Spring iReady Assessment for Literacy- Tues. May 10- Th. May 12th
Spring iReady Assessment for Math- Mon. May 16th- Wed. May 18th
Band Concert at MHS PAC - May 19 at 7pm
Best Buddies Friendship Walk- Sat. May 21st
Choir Concert at MHS PAC- May 24 at 7pm
Back to School Night 2022-2023- Th, August 25th from 5-6:30pm
Dear Muskego Lakes Families,
We recently sent out a Principal Survey in our Muskego Lakes Student Newsletter. In the survey, we asked students what they are proud of so far this year, what goal they are on track to meet this year, and if they had any questions or ideas for us as their principals. Finally, we asked students to finish the sentence:
The best thing about going to Muskego Lakes is… and we wanted to share a few of the answers that were shared repeatedly by students:
- “The positive learning environment”
“How helpful and understanding the teachers are”
“The kindness that students show each other”
“How everything is clean and organized all the time.”
“The amazing staff and kids who go to school here.”
“Meeting new people and helping other people.”
“Community Days!”
“I can be myself here.”
“The school itself is really nice, and I personally love the library. Teachers are helpful and do their best to work with students who need help.”
“All the teachers are really nice and they try to make learning fun.“
“The different things we do to learn in class”
“Getting to spend time with my friends learning.”
“The principals support you so much, they are also super kind!”
“The teachers all care about you.”
“All the teachers try their best to make the day fun.”
“I love the clubs and activities I am in!”
“The thrill of switching classes and teachers.”
“It’s a great community.”
“Learning new things.”
“Being able to make new friends.”
“I can learn things I didn’t know.”
It’s heart-warming to us that our students see and enjoy the same things we do, and more so that the things they love directly relate to our vision of “Connecting hearts and minds through acceptance, empowerment, and achievement.” We will continue to check in with students to make sure we answer their questions & hear more about their ideas so that we make sure Muskego Lakes continues to be a school where our students have a voice and know they matter.
With Love,
Rachel Rydzewski & Nancy Pasch
Muskego Lakes Principals
April 5th Referendum Information
Did you know?
Student interest in construction & woods courses has grown by over 100% over the last five years. Our facility plans aim to more than double the square footage dedicated to this programming at MHS, and would also include dedicated courtyards for outdoor construction.
Did you know?
Our current auto shop program was designed and built in the early 1960s when our graduating class was under 100 students. The facility plans include increasing the overall space and adding more lifts to allow for additional hands-on-learning for students.
For more information, please visit our website, which includes an FAQ, and feel free to attend any of the Community Tours:
Community Tours
MHS - March 3 at 4:00pm & 6:00pm in Room 243
MHS (Virtual) - March 7 at 5:00pm
MHS - March 16 at 5:30pm in Room 243
Help Needed to Keep Drop-Off and Pick-Up Safe!
We focus on two main areas for drop-off and pick-up: safety and capacity. We want to ensure that we can get as many cars through as quickly as possible while ensuring students, families, and staff are safe in the process.
We need all families to follow the procedures communicated this year to achieve this. Even a few not following those can cause back-ups and potentially serious safety concerns or accidents. We are asking that all families:
- Pull all the way forward in the drop-off/pick-up lane. Fill in all available space before stopping. Stopping too soon negatively impacts the lane in two ways: (1) it reduces the capacity of the lane, causing a backup and slowing down the flow of cars and (2) cars stopping too soon or multiple times surprises families behind them, which could lead to a fender bender.
- Do not park in the drop-off /pick-up lane. We need cars to continue to moving in the drop-off and pick-up lanes. Even a few cars stopping for prolonged periods can cause backups and people not being able to proceed forward through the line.
- Proceed slowly and be aware of surroundings once you enter the main drive of Muskego Lakes. Many individuals are outside of our building, in vehicles, and on foot; excessive speed puts everyone in danger.
- Stay in a single file line and only drop-off or pick-up by the designated area. We ask that you stay in the drop-off/pick-up lines and do not pull out to bypass parts of the line or others dropping-off/picking-up. If this happens, it negatively impacts the systems in two ways: (1) it causes a safety concern for pedestrians, and (2) cars pulling out to pass and then moving back into the line causes congestion and could surprise families leading to a fender bender.
Request for Upcoming Forward and iReady Testing Dates
Muskego Lakes students will take the WI Forward Assessment and the spring diagnostic iReady Exam in a few short months. We ask that families check the dates of these assessments below and communicate with us if you know your child has a pre-planned reason/vacation to be out during those times, so we can plan accordingly to ensure testing can be completed.
Wisconsin Forward Testing Dates: April 19-22nd, 2022
Spring iReady Dates:
- Literacy: May 10-12, 2022
- Math: May 16-18, 2022
If you do have a pre-planned absence during these dates, please reach out nancy.pasch@muskegonorway.org
Reminder for Middle School Students Taking Classes at MHS
On Tuesday, March 8th, Muskego High School has ACT Testing for Juniors only. This means that 7th & 8th graders taking MHS classes will report to their Middle School, not the High School to start their day.
Tickets on Sale for Lion King Jr. Now
Tickets for Muskego Lakes performance of Lion King, Jr. are now on sale! There are three chances to check the show out, and you are not going to want to miss it. To purchase tickets click HERE.
Show Times
- Saturday, April 2nd at 2 pm
- Saturday, April 2nd at 7 pm
- Sunday, April 3rd at 2 pm
Consider Becoming A Guest Teacher
Muskego-Norway School District is always looking for individuals who are interested in becoming guest teachers in our system. This is a great opportunity to become more involved in your students’ schooling as well as have a flexible work schedule. If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested in this opportunity, please find contact information HERE.
MLMS PTO Kringle Sale
Sale Dates: 03/06-03/19
Price: $12 each
Important Sale Information:
- Orders due no later than 5pm on the 20th, late orders cannot be accepted
- All orders must be emailed to Jenn Colon at justicegirl180@hotmail.com. You will receive a confirmation email from Jenn within 24 hours. If you do not, she did not get your order.
- Pick up will be at Jenn Colon's house (address to follow) on 4/9 from noon to 3pm only.
- One check made payable to MLPTO is due on the day of pick up. We will hold your check for one week so you can collect money.
- Any questions, please contact Jenn Colon at justicegirl180@hotmail.com.
Need an order form? Click HERE
Considering Joining the Muskego Lakes PTO!
MLMS PTO Meeting Dates for 2021-2022
- March 16, 2022 @ 6:30pm
- April 20, 2022 @ 6:30pm
- May 18, 2022 @ 6:30pm
Mid-Week Munchies for Staff at MLMS
Speak Up, Speak Out Wisconsin
Our staff at Muskego Lakes take threats seriously. We are grateful for our partnership with students and parents as they continue to be invested in their school culture as we all work together to keep our schools safe. We encourage all families to talk about how a child should respond to any threat or concern, regardless of the source or legitimacy. If a student or parent is not comfortable going directly to a district staff member, they can use Wisconsin's Speak Up, Speak Out that will notify a school administrator and/or police authorities immediately. Speak Up, Speak Out! Speak Up, Speak Out is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety.
You may make a report by visiting the website, using your smartphone by downloading the SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT app from the Apple Store and Google Play, or by calling 1-800-MY-SUSO-1 to speak to a resource center analyst.
COVID-19 Important Information
- To opt into this program, please complete our online form by clicking here.
- Please to submit the follow form if you, your child, or anyone in your household has been exposed to and/or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. (Form: COVID-19 SYMPTOM OR STATUS NOTIFICATION FORM. After completing the form, someone from Health Services will be in touch with you about next steps.
Parent COVID-19 FAQ
- You can find any and all information related to COVID-19 and our response in the PARENT COVID-19 FAQ. Please take a look there before reaching out to the Health Services team.
For all other questions related to COVID-19, please refer to the MNS Health Services website for the latest health information including but not limited to COVID-19 guidelines, Illness and Injury guidelines, Immunizations, Forms, and other useful information.
Muskego Lakes Middle School
Website: https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/muskegolakes/
Location: W124 S8009 North Cape Rd.
Phone: 262-971-1860
Twitter: @MLMSmuskies