WILDCAT CLIPS
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
REFERENDUM
Referendum 2024 Results: Community Supports Question #2
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, voters in the Lake Country School District considered a two-question special election comprising two distinct and vital questions, addressing both immediate and long-term needs within our school district. Following the vote, the election results are:
Question 1 (Operational Revenue): 594 YES (46.1%) and 695 NO (53.9%)
Question 2 (GO Bond): 691 YES (54%) and 589 NO (46%)
In the coming weeks, the District will work with our project partner SitelogIQ to begin finalizing the details of the facility improvements.
Our commitment to the community is to proceed with a sense of urgency but with the utmost care and diligence to ensure this investment delivers lasting benefits for our students, staff, and community members.
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.
TALENT SHOW AT LAKE COUNTRY SCHOOL
The last day of school is approaching quickly and you know what that means, the Lake Country School Talent Show is coming up. Auditions will be on May 22, 2024 in Mr. Bakken's classroom. We are looking for all types of talents from all students, it can be dance, music, drama, showing off sports skills, or magic, no acts involving fire allowed. Sign ups for auditions will be posted outside Mr. Bakken's room soon.
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!
SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week is scheduled from April 8-12 in Wisconsin. This annual campaign aims to encourage people in the state to prepare for possible tornadoes and severe storms that are more common during spring and summer months in our area. It is also an opportunity for individuals to take part in statewide tornado drills at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on April 11. Lake Country School District will be conducting its tornado safety drill during the statewide drill on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 1:45 PM.
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
DEVICES (PHONES, WATCHES, ETC)
If a student brings an ECD to school, it must remain in the student’s locker and be turned off until the end of the school day.
Lake Country School’s 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 student’s 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 (through May 20) 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
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 50” x 60” 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 “Lake Country School” with “Project Linus” 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.
STUFFED ANIMAL DRIVE
SPIRIT DAYS - WEAR YOUR LCS WEAR
Next Student Council Meeting: May 7, 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 PTO’s 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.
🔆 LCS PTO Kringle Fundraiser
It’s Kringle Time!! Information will be sent home with students (Youngest or Only child) on April 15, 2024 . Order forms are due on May 1, 2024. Pick up is May 9, 2024. Spread the word to family and friends about the annual LCS PTO Racine Kringle Sale! Remember Kringles freeze really well and would be a great addition to Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Memorial day, or any day you need a sweet treat! 12 delicious Flavors. $12 each
🔆 Spring Dance
May 10, 2024 - 4K - Grade 5 students and their families!
🔆 Lake Country School PTO is on Facebook!
ARROWHEAD HIGH SCHOOL CAMPS & ACTIVITIES
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
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
Merton Athletic Association
**Be sure to share MAA News with Friends NEW to the Community**
THIS WEEKEND----BURGHARDT’S TEAM WEEKEND---APRIL 12th-14th
• CLICK HERE for the 2024 Discount Card
• CLICK HERE for more INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEEKEND EVENT
PHOTO NIGHTS:
- Mavericks and Fillies TEAMS—Friday, APRIL 12th at Merton PRIMARY Cafeteria (enter door D). CLICK HERE to see the schedule. (Game Hats will be available to Purchase--$20)
- 4K/5K T-ball/Coach Pitch, 1st/2nd Machine Pitch, Broncos and Ponies TEAMS---Friday, May 17th at Merton INTERMEDIATE Gym. CLICK HERE to see the schedule.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: (Be part of our MAA grounds crew to prepare Baseball/Softball fields for practices and games)
- Lead Grounds Maintenance Worker
- Grounds Maintenance Workers for the Spring/Summer 2024
- Detailed information can be found on the MAA Website
- Interested Applicants please contact Leslie at actdirmaa@gmail.com
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 child’s 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 child’s teacher. CLICK HERE FOR HELPFUL HOMEWORK ROUTINES
If you have further questions, concerns or need to collaborate about your child’s 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.
Setting Goals
Setting and achieving goals helps kids (and grown-ups) build self-esteem — and teaches perseverance, too. When children set goals, it helps them practice executive function skills like planning. Children use these skills in school and life as they learn new, more complex concepts.
Quick Links
2023-2024 & 2024-2025 School Calendar (select link at top of webpage)
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