WILDCAT CLIPS
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
ELECTION DAY IS APRIL 2, 2024 - OUT OF TOWN? VOTE ABSENTEE!
CLICK HERE FOR REFERENDUM RESOURCES INCLUDING VIDEOS AND PRESENTATIONS
If you will be away on election day, please consider voting absentee! Absentee voting allows you to vote at your municipal clerkβs office before Election Day, or receive your ballot by mail. Ballots are then counted on Election Day. Contact your municipal clerk, YOUR VOTE MATTERS!
Referendum Questions? Call Chad Schraufnagel at 262.367.3606 x114
LAKE COUNTRY SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Lake Country School Education Foundation is Offering Academic Scholarships!
This is not a needs-based award. The scholarships, which are available to students in 3rd through 8th grades, are to be used toward the tuition of an academic camp/course or another academic enrichment experience. All camps/courses must be pre-approved. Student eligibility requirements are outlined in the application. Applications are due Tuesday, April 30th. Contact Susan Rovin, rovins@mylakecountrychool.org, or Debby Schneider schneiderd@mylakecountryschool.com with questions.
The Lake Country School Education Foundation has an awesome opportunity to earn up to $450 towards a music or performing arts camp or approved experience. Applications for this scholarship can be found outside Mrs. Van Dyke's room. Applications are due April 5, 2024 and the Audition is April 16. See Mrs. Van Dyke for more information!
ARROWHEAD A STICKERS FOR SALE
FOR SALE IN THE LAKE COUNTRY SCHOOL OFFICE
$3/each or 2 for $5 - Proceeds support the scholarship fund for graduating seniors at Arrowhead High School!
SUMMER SCHOOL
Arrowhead Area Summer School Cooperative at North Lake School
Summer School will be held at North Lake School.
Registration opens April 4 online at www.2024summerschool.com
Questions: summerschool@mylakecountryschool.org
LAKE COUNTRY SCHOOL BAND
86 Lake Country Band Students partnered up with the Richmond School Band to play the National Anthem at the Milwaukee Admirals Game on Friday, March 1, 2024. LISTEN HERE
KIDS HEART CHALLENGE
Our School Has Heart! During the 2024 Kids Heart Challenge we learned about heart health and raising funds to protect all hearts β especially other kidsβ! Through fun activities we discovered ways to take care of our hearts and brains while practicing kindness, gratitude and learning ways to de-stress. Lake Country School raised $4,302 for the American Heart Association!
KHC WINNERS!
Karis Bender - Highest Fundraiser & Pie Mr. Schraufnagel
Harvey Garcia - Highest in grades 5K-3 & Pie Mr. Green
Colin Marshall - Highest in grades 4-6 (other than Karis) & Pie Mr. Blawat
Vayda Marshall - Raffle Winner - won a "Warmie" stuffed animal
Cora Lowe - Raffle Winner - won a "Warmie" stuffed animal
NAME THE GYM WINNERS
Upper gym: The Slay All Day Gym
Lower gym: The Energizer Bunny Gym
The Slay All Day Gym
Winner: Maria Holahan
KIDS HEART CHALLENGE 2024
The Energizer Bunny Gym
Winner: Mackenzie Kiefer
DEVICES (PHONES, WATCHES, ETC)
If a student brings an ECD to school, it must remain in the studentβs locker and be turned off until the end of the school day.
Lake Country Schoolβs policy on student cell phones, smartwatches, and other telecommunication devices as outlined in the Student/Parent Handbook and Technology Use Agreement: Students are prohibited from using or possessing any electronic communication devices (ECDs) including, but not limited to, cell phones, I-Pads, I-Pods, smartwatches, and others during the school day or at school-sponsored activities that occur during the regular school day unless given permission by a teacher for educational purposes only. If a student brings an ECD to school, it must remain in the studentβs locker and be turned off until the end of the school day. MORE INFORMATION
HOMEWORK HELP
Monday's and Thursday's 3:20 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. in Room 202. Lake Country School students in grades 3-8 are able to drop-in after school on Mondays and Thursdays for Homework Help. Students must have homework and/or a book to read. A parent or guardian must sign a permission slip for the school year in order for their child to drop in. If there is no school on Monday or Thursday, there will be no Homework Help. CLICK HERE FOR THE PERMISSION SLIP
STUDENT COUNCIL EVENTS
SPREAD LOVE FOOD DRIVE - SHOUT OUTS!
Lake Country School raised 900 items during the Spread the Love Food Drive. Of the 900 items, 6th grade donated 576 items! Great effort 6th grade! In addition, 8th grade competed in a fun game of Roblox (Jaskolski) vs Fortnite (Kremer) with Ms. Kremer's Fortnite group winning!
PROJECT LINUS
Student Council has recently taken on a new community service project called Project Linus. Project Linus is an organization that takes homemade blankets and distributes them to local children in need. We are looking for donations of polar fleece that are 50β x 60β and must be new, smoke and pet free. Joann Fabrics and Hobby Lobby are great locations to get the fleece from. We also accept monetary donations which will be used to buy more materials, as well as fabric scissors. Checks should be addressed to βLake Country Schoolβ with βProject Linusβ in the memo. At this time, Student Council members will be the only ones working on the blankets. Contact Mrs. Thurin with any questions at thurinh@mylakecountryschool.org.
SPIRIT DAYS - WEAR YOUR LCS WEAR
Next Student Council Meeting: April 2, 2024
LAKE COUNTRY SCHOOL PTO
Lake Country PTO is a nonprofit parent teacher organization whose membership includes all staff, parents, and legal guardians of students attending Lake Country School. The PTOβs mission is to establish a close relationship between home and school by advancing opportunities for all parents to become involved in the Lake Country School community.
The PTO sponsors assistance to teachers in classroom settings, raises funds for supplemental educational materials and experiences, supports school and family social interaction, and provides a forum for sharing information on issues that impact our children. The PTO believes that when parents support school through a positive partnership, it offers the best possible learning environment for our children.
π Spring Dance
May 10, 2024 - 4K - Grade 6 - More information coming soon!
π Lake Country School PTO is on Facebook!
ARROWHEAD HIGH SCHOOL CAMPS & ACTIVITIES
Arrowhead Field Hockey - 5K Through GR 8
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Elite Skating Academy
Contact: Michelle Goodnetter, 414-915-8824
Pabst Farms YMCA Easter Party March 16
YMCA is offering a free family day pass for those attending.β then a with a link to the flyer for more information and registration. EVENT REGISTRATION
The Wall That Heals on display in downtown Hartland!
The Wall That Heals will be on display May 30-June 2 in downtown Hartland, at Nixon Park, 175 E. Park Avenue.
LCYBS Youth Baseball Registration is Open!
Dousman Transport Co., Inc.
Village of Hartland
Pewaukee Sussex United
PARENT RESOURCES
Technolgy Tips
Set clear limits for daily screen time use AND for specific topic usage. You can create an action plan that works for your family by using the American Academy of Pediatrics' Family Media Plan
Check in devices with parents or in a general area at night to not disturb sleep
Limit phone use during homework time
Practice what you preach--lead by example with your own screen time use
Monitor media usage- what apps, accounts, sites and games being used
Discuss safety and respectful behavior with media usage
Enforce the rules with your agreed upon technology expectations.
Screen time recommendations from the CDC: CDC: Screen Time vs. Lean Time
Navigating Social Media recommendations from Common Sense Media
Screen time recommendations from the AAP: Media and Young Minds
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Strategies to Make Homework Go More Smoothly
Homework has been around as long as public schools have, and over the years considerable research has been conducted regarding the efficacy of homework practices. Besides contributing to academic success, homework can help teach children how to take responsibility for tasks and how to work independently. Homework helps children develop habits of mind that will serve them well as they proceed through school and through life. Specifically, homework helps children learn how to plan and organize tasks, manage time, make choices, and problem solve. All of these skills contribute to effective functioning in the adult world of work and families. Homework also helps parents stay involved with their childβs education.
We encourage parents to help and assist their children to follow a nightly homework routine. Below are some recommendations from the National Association of School Psychologists. If you have further questions please reach out to your childβs teacher. CLICK HERE FOR HELPFUL HOMEWORK ROUTINES
If you have further questions, concerns or need to collaborate about your childβs education or social/emotional/behavioral health; please reach out to your Student Support Team.
Heather Thurin, School Counselor EXT 132
Kelley Berlin, School Psychologist EXT 134
WELLNESS CORNER
The Lake Country School District promotes a healthy school environment for students and staff through education and awareness, and by providing and promoting healthy options and opportunities. The Lake Country School District will practice and promote good nutrition within the school setting. Students who practice good nutrition attend school with minds and bodies ready to take advantage of their learning environment. Eating habits are learned early in life. Therefore, the School Board, administrators and staff support a school environment that promotes and encourages lifelong nutritious eating habits.
Quick Links
2023-2024 & 2024-2025 School Calendar (select link at top of webpage)
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