Firebird Flash
Building relationships one student at a time.
Dates to Remember
- November 21-22 - Parent-teacher conferences
- November 22 - No school, parent-teacher conferences
- November 25 - Wrestling apparel orders due (code is ltbw19)
- November 27 - Original Works art orders due
- November 27-29 - No school, Thanksgiving break
- December 2 - 2nd Chance Breakfast begins
- December 2-6 - Holiday Shop
- December 6 - 8th gr. Popcorn fundraiser
- December 10 - Middle school concert, 6:00 pm
- December 11 - K-2nd gr. concert, 1:30 pm
- December 12 - 3rd-5th gr. concert, 6:00 pm
- December 23-Jan 1 - Winter Break
Original Works Art Fundraiser
The annual Original Works art fundraiser is happening NOW, and your child should have brought their order form home this week. Items include, but are not limited to, t-shirts, coffee mugs, ornaments, and magnets - all featuring YOUR child's art! These make great Christmas presents and orders will be here by Christmas break! Click here for informational video.
Original Works orders are done ONLINE, and the form your child brought home will include their unique ordering code. Neither orders nor money should be sent to school.
Orders must be completed by next Wednesday, November 27. For ordering questions please click this link for more detailed fundraising info, or call the customer service number on the order form. All other question can be directed to Miss Christianson at kchristianson@mhlt.org.
Thank you for supporting the MJ1 Art Department! Be sure to like and follow the Minocqua J1 Art Facebook page to get updates and keep up with ordering information.
Wrestling Apparel for Sale
Salvation Army Bell Ringers Needed
WANTED: Sports Pictures
The Rewards of Reading: Tip #1
Watch for Tip #2 next week!
Click for full brochure, "Ten Facts Parents Should Know About Reading" by Jim Trelease
Charter Governance Board openings
The Charter Governance Board currently has openings, and is looking for willing parents and community members to serve. This is the governing body that ensures the missions of Creative Minds and Woodland Charter Schools are upheld and achieved. Board members attend monthly meetings and serve on committees as needed. Anyone who is interested should contact the front office for consideration, thank you!
Click here for more information about the schools that comprise our district.
Students with their Peer Mentors
Need boots or a coat?
Deb Schillinger, MJ1 Social Worker dschillinger@mhlt.org
Susan Way, MJ1 Counselor sway@mhlt.org
If you're interested in The Firebird Foundation, email fbfoundation@mhlt.org.
WANTED: Gymnastics coaches
Volunteers needed for School Garden cleanup!
Volunteers are needed to get the MJ1 garden ready for winter! We'll work on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm (same time as Community Ed) until the weather gets too poor. Any time that parents can give is much appreciated!! Please email us if you can help, the address is mhltschoolgarden@gmail.com.
Want to get involved but not available these times? No problem! Email us what works for you and we will try and coordinate!
Area Activities and Organizations
Susan Way, Guidance (715) 356-5206 x2134 sway@mhlt.org
Deb Schillinger, Social worker (715) 356-5206 x2234 dschillinger@mhlt.org
Firebird Athletics
Boys' Basketball
Wrestling
Willing to contribute sports photos to the yearbook?
Email yearbook@mhlt.org!
"Hope in a Backpack" donations
- BOXED MACARONI & CHEESE
- PACKAGED RICE KRISPIE BARS
If your family would like a backpack of supplemental groceries sent home with your child on Thursdays, please contact our school social worker, Deb Schillinger.
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