Muskego Lakes Family Newsletter
September 27, 2019
Important Dates Ahead
10/1 (Tuesday) - Courage Retreat - 8th Grade (8:30 - 2:00pm)
10/2 (Wednesday) - Courage Retreat - 7th Grade (8:30 - 2:00pm)
10/3 (Thursday) - 4:00 - 8:00pm Parent-Teacher Conferences
10/16 (Wednesday) - 4:00 - 8:00pm Parent-Teacher Conferences
10/21 (Monday) - PTO sponsored Step-It Up Event during the school day
Homecoming Football Game Start Time Moved Up
We are Here to Support You
Thank you to everyone for your patience with the buses over the first 4 weeks of the school year. Even though the number of concerns we have worked through have dramatically decreased, we continue to work closely with Dairyland to ensure that all students and families are consistently receiving bus service that is on time. Your child's safety is important to us.
Best regards,
Ms. Rydzewski & Mr. Krupar
Muskego Lakes Principals
CogAT Assessment - 6th Grade
On Tuesday, October 1st, 6th grade students will be taking the CogAT assessment. The CogAT evaluates the level and pattern of cognitive development of students, as well as their abilities in problem solving using verbal, quantitative, and spatial (nonverbal) reasoning. There is no way for students to study or prepare for this assessment. Rather, to attain the most reliable results, we want to foster a relaxed, natural environment in the classroom. A parent information letter is linked below.
Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) Facts
Picture Retake Day
Parenting the Love & Logic Way
Please join us for our Parenting the Love and Logic Way six-session class! Parents who want to raise self-confident, motivated children who are ready for the real world are encouraged to sign up. There is no age limit for who can benefit as these techniques can be for students K-12th grade. Classes will be held at the Education Services Center every Tuesday, not including Thanksgiving, for six weeks starting on October 22nd. Lite dinner will be served every night and the cost is $25/person. If you are interested, please sign up HERE or email Deanna Welsh(deanna.welsh@muskegonorway.org) with any questions. Scholarships are available upon request.
Topics that will be discussed include:
- Putting an End to Arguing, Back Talk, and Begging
- Teaching Responsibility Without Losing Their Love
- Setting Limits Without Waging War
- Avoiding Power Struggles
- Guiding Kids to Own and Solve Their problems
- Teaching Kids to Complete Chores… Without Reminders and Without Pay
Ski Club Informational Meeting
Interested in joining the Ski Club? There will be an informational meeting on October 8th at 6:30 in the Muskego Lakes cafeteria. This is an informational meeting. It is not mandatory. Forms will be handed out at the meeting. If you cannot make the meeting, students can pick the forms up in Student Services any time after October 8th. All forms and fees are due October 17th.
Muskego Lakes Spiritwear!
Step It Up! Rescheduled
Stuff the Staff!
PTO Updates
Volunteers Needed
- Do you have some spare time to help make copies, laminate, etc? The staff greatly appreciates the help of volunteers like you! Sign up HERE for dates/times that work into your busy schedule.
- Do you have some spare time to volunteer at the Muskego Lakes PBIS store? The store is open every other Friday during lunch. Students visit the store to redeem red tickets they earned for positive behavior around school. Sign up HERE for dates/times that would fit into your schedule!
Midweek Munchies
Midweek Munchies are back! The PTO loves to show staff appreciation throughout the year. Every Wednesday, we rely on families to treat the staff to some midweek munchies. This small token of appreciation started last fall and the staff absolutely LOVE it. SIGN UP for a Wednesday as an individual or as a group. Thanks for supporting our amazing staff!
Reporting a Concern
What's Happening Around Muskego?
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".
Muskego Lakes Middle School
Website: https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/muskegolakes/
Location: W124 S8009 North Cape Rd.
Phone: 262-971-1860
Twitter: @MLMSmuskies