Firebird Flash
February 26, 2016
Proud to Be Your Principal
Hope to see everyone out at Loop Around the Lake tomorrow - have a great weekend Firebird Family!
Proud to be your principal,
Brent Johnson
Loop Around the Lake 2016
Registration fees - Individual: $35, Family: $75
Proceeds go to benefit the Firebird Foundation & the AV-W Education Foundation.
Random Act of Kindness
"Frogspell" was a hit -
A fantastic job by all our MJ1 performers!!!
Swimmers to Compete at State
Two students from our schools qualified to swim at the State Swim Meets in Madison this weekend! Rylee Ahlborn, a 6th grader in Woodland, will swim in the the 50 and 100 freestyle, the 50 backstroke, and in 2 relays. Leo Rotar, a 4th grader in Creative Minds, will swim the 50 backstroke, 100 backstroke, and the 50 freestyle.
Congratulations and good luck Leo and Rylee!!
"Counseling Corner"
Daylight savings time is approaching quickly, and will take a precious hour of sleep away from us all. This can be especially difficult for middle school students who need 9-10+ hours of sleep.
Pay special attention to your teen's schedule around daylight savings time. Take a fun approach and ask your child to help you find some apps to help you both get out of bed (there are alarm clock apps that won’t shut off until you actually take steps or spin around a few times!)
Some studies show that the Monday after daylight savings time can be a risky time for accidents and other health problems. Start now to monitor how much sleep your child is getting this week. To keep your child from seeing this as a negative, share your concern about their well-being by tying it to something they care about – an upcoming sports game, a test or big project they want to ace, or an outing with friends. Reinforcing good sleep practices for your child will be a win for you too – you can model these practices and maybe get some more shut-eye yourself!
How much sleep is recommended for middle school age kids (and other ages)? Check it out the CDC’s recommendations with your child.
One tip to help your child get a good night’s sleep is to minimize screen use two hours before bed. The bright light, especially from tablets that are viewed up-close, may delay sleep.
Upcoming Field Trips
- March 2, 7th grade students to Young Artists Workshop
- March 9, 5th-8th grade choir students to Choir Day at LUHS.
- March 10, 7th grade science students to UW Trout Lake Research Station.
- March 11, grades K-2, 5, and Creative Minds to "Anti-Bullying Ballet" at LUHS.
"Oklahoma!" at Lakeland Union High School
Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, Oklahoma! is a classic cowboy romance, sure to entertain young and old. It'll be a great show, performed by LUHS' fabulous performers!
Click here for showtimes and tickets!
A reminder that Little League registration closes THIS COMING TUESDAY, MARCH 1.
Squirrel Hill Skiathlon & Kids' Race
Tomorrow, the 27th, at 9:00 am. The Squirrel Hill Skiathlon is a continuous pursuit for individuals and two-person teams. A pursuit begins with one lap in a classic technique followed by a skating lap. Afterwards, the ever-popular Beat the Bunny Kids 2K Race (registration for this is only $6!) It’s non-stop fun for the whole family!
This is a chip-timed race with seeded wave starts and awards for top overall and division finishers. Stay refreshed and safe with two on-course aid stations and Ski Patrol coverage. Family members of racers may purchase Daily Passes for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snow tubing, and ice skating at half-price all race weekend!
WINTER FUN @ MINOCQUA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Family Game Nights
After-School Game Nights
Minocqua Winter Park Community Appreciation Day
Next Sunday, March 6, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Minocqua Winter Park will be open to its friends and neighbors, from near and far, for a FREE day of fun on the snow! Come to our chalet and get free tickets for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snow tubing, ice skating and more. Door prizes are available from many Lakeland businesses.
While no fees or donations are required, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Lakeland Pantry and cash donations for our Trail Fund.
Girls on the Run - registration OPEN!
This is a 10-week after-school program that meets from 3:30-5:00 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays at MHLT, from March 1 - May 21. The goal of this program is to confidently finish the Girls on the Run 5K at Torpy Park on Saturday, May 21.
To register your daughter for Girls on the Run, click here.
For more information about Girls on the Run, please visit http://gotrnorthwoods.org/.
Art Classes @ Campanile
To register for this 7-week session, please click here.
For more information about the Campanile Conservatory's Art Classes, click here.
Porcupine Hike @ North Lakeland Discovery Center
For more information, and to register, go to the North Lakeland Discovery Center website.
Fun With Fathers
Thursday, March 17, 5:30-8:00 pm at the Northwoods Children's Museum. This FREE program is open to all fathers & father-figures and their kids! The evening includes a meal, planned activity, play time in the museum, and the opportunity to visit and network with other dads.
Reservations are required in advance for planning purposes, (715) 479-4623.
For more information go to www.northwoodschildrensmuseum.com.
Minocqua J1 School District
Email: johnson@mhlt.org
Website: www.mhlt.org
Location: 7450 Titus Dr, Minocqua, WI, United States
Phone: (715) 356-5206
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinocquaJ1SchoolDistrict/?fref=ts