Firebird Flash
February 12, 2016
Proud to Be Your Principal
How much fun does our sledding look!? If you missed the video, be sure to check it out!
It's Friday again, Firebird family! Love is in the air here at school, as most of our classes all had their Valentine's Day celebrations today. The gymnastics team hosted a great meet on Tuesday, and the club basketball and hockey teams have been playing hard. We're so proud of all our Firebird athletes and scholars!
Enjoy the three-day weekend, and we'll see everyone again on TUESDAY!
Brent Johnson
Reminders
- There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 15. It is a teacher in-service day.
- We have a school board meeting on Monday at 3:30 in the school library.
- The middle school dance that was scheduled for tonight has been canceled.
Minocqua J1 Drama Presents... "Frogspell!"
Loop Around the Lake 2016
Pre-registration fees - Individual: $25, Family: $65
Day-of registration fees - Individual: $35, Family: $75
Pre-registration ends on Friday, February 19.
Click here to register online!
Proceeds go to benefit the Firebird Foundation and the AV-W Education Foundation.
School Board Meeting
Turn in your Box Tops!
Congratulations State Skiiers!
Our Lakeland Nordic middle school ski teams competed in the State Championship last weekiend in Cable, Wisconsin. The girls' ski team took 1st place! Skiiers from our district were Kristina Bodewes, Mia Case, Sylvia Meza, and Ashley Peterson. Mia Case also took 1st place for her individual time, earning her the state title for middle school - way to go, Mia!!
Our boys' team took 3rd place - our skiiers were Von Raspotnik, Tristan Thompson, Casey Van Hefty, and Jake Van Hefty. Congratulations, everyone!
"Attendance Matters" Program
The "Attendance Matters" program is well underway! Any student who achieves perfect classroom attendance during the month of February will receive a special complimentary Buck's ticket. In addition, student attendees will receive a free kids meal or single combo meal at Wendy’s and the opportunity to shoot a post-game free throw on the Bucks court! Attached is a a calendar for students to chart their progress throughout the month of February.
"Counseling Corner"
Wish you had a trail of breadcrumbs to follow your teen around?
Tracking your teen’s activity is important for their well-being (and your peace of mind). As your teen becomes more independent, ask where they are going, what they will be doing and who they'll be with when leaving the house. Help your teen understand that these questions aren’t intended to be an invasion of privacy. Having systems in place that help your teen report their activities to you can actually lead to greater freedom for your teen because you are more comfortable that your teen is safe.
Upcoming Field Trips
- February 18, 6th grade band to play for Pastime Club at Ascension Lutheran Church
- February 19, 5th grade MHLT to Lakeland Ice Arena
- February 25, 7th & 8th graders to STEM Exploration Day for Girls
"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!
- - - - - - - - - Winter Fun @ Minocqua Public Library! - - - - - - - - -
Family Game Nights
After-School Game Nights
SCIENCE SATURDAY: All About Hearts
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/.
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: facebook.com/MinocquaJ1SchoolDistrict