Lake Denoon Family Newsletter
April 26, 2024
Important Dates
April 26th
Make-A-Wish Spaghetti Dinner - LDMS
May 2nd
LDMS Band Concert -MHS PAC 7:00pm
May 7-8th
iReady testing (Math)
May 13-14th
iReady testing (Reading)
May 15th
LDMS Choir Concert - MHS PAC 7:00pm
May 20th
PTO Meeting
May 24th
Professional Day - No School
May 27th
Memorial Day - No School
May 30th
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
LDMS Community Days
We are excited to announce that our final LDMS Community Days are May 23rd for 5th & 6th grade students and May 29th for 7th & 8th grade students. These days are considered a regular school day and attendance is expected unless a parent/guardian submits an absence. The estimated time frame for activities on these days is 9:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Please discuss which option listed below is the best fit for your child. Students will register next week for an activity.
5th & 6th Grade Options, May 23rd
Roller skating at Traxside in Burlington
- Bag lunch required (can be ordered through the student lunch account)
- $15 payment required
- Permission slip required
- Pizza lunch provided
- Arcade will remain open
- Swim gear (swimsuit, towel, etc.) must be brought from home
- $31 payment required
- Permission slip required
- no fee required
7th & 8th Grade Options, May 29th
2024 Garfield movie at Ridge Cinema in New Berlin:- Bag lunch required (can be ordered through the student lunch account)
- Soda & popcorn provided
- $23 payment required
- Permission slip required
- Grilled cheese lunch provided
- $40 payment required
- Permission slip & waiver required
- no fee required
Other Details
May 6th is the anticipated date for permission slip distribution
May 13th all permission slips & fees are due
8th Grade Completion Ceremony
It is hard to believe that 8th Grade Completion time is upon us. Before you know it we will have a whole new class of Lake Denoon Middle School alumni entering high school. Each year, the staff at Lake Denoon, along with the help of 8th Grade families, work hard to make the promotion day a special one for our students. We have a number of events planned for Thursday, May 30th that are sure to make it memorable for all those involved.
8th Grade Completion Ceremony
Thursday, May 30, 2024
- 5:00 PM Doors Open (Students need to be seated by 5:45 PM)
6:00 PM Promotion Ceremony (All Parents, Family, Friends Invited)
7:00 PM Student Dance in LDMS Commons
9:15 PM Dance Ends - Students picked up by parents
Seating will be on a first come, first serve basis. The event is open to family and friends. There will not be any tickets for the event. As a courtesy to all attending, please do not reserve seats.
More details regarding the 8th Grade Celebration events on May 30th will be shared in next week's newsletter.
D.A.R.E. Day At American Family Field
5th-8th Grade Parents: The Milwaukee County D.A.R.E. Officers Association (MDOA) is hosting their 23rd Annual D.A.R.E. Day at American Family Field on 6/1/24, where the Brewers will be playing the White Sox. Registration to this event includes a tailgate party with food, music, games, and fun for students and families before the game. It is open to all D.A.R.E. graduates (past and present) and their families, and a portion of these proceeds come back to us to help fund our D.A.R.E. program.
**Forms and money will not be accepted at school - They must be mailed. You can only attend the tailgate party if you purchase through the MDOA.**
If you have any questions, please contact SRO Chris Kristalidis at 262-971-1790 x4505 or Chris.Kristalidis@muskegonorway.org
Glow Dance - Let's Glow Crazy
Muskego Lakes will be hosting a dance on Friday, May 3rd from 5:00-7:00 pm. The event will be open to all 5-8 students from both Lake Denoon and Muskego Lakes and will include a DJ/dancing, a photo booth, and raffle prizes! A concession stand will also be available. Admission is $5 and sign-up is required ahead of time so that we can plan for staffing. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Nikki Kamperschroer at nicole.kamperschroer@muskegonorway.org ,Jack Thompson at jack.thompson@muskegonorway.org, or Becky Heimerl at rebecca.heimerl@muskegonorway.org.
We will also be looking for some parent volunteers to help out at this event! If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign up here. Thanks for considering helping us out!
Glow Dance Sign-Up Form (sign-up closes Wednesday, May 1st)
LDMS Fall 2024 Cross Country Information
Thinking about joining Cross Country??? Have questions about Cross Country??? Cross Country is open to all 5th - 8th grade students. For additional information please click here.
Building Academic Foundations Class
The 8th grade Building Academic Foundations class is looking for presenters to help learn about a variety of careers. We welcome all careers and would ask you to share some of the following aspects of your career path:
- How your work relates to classes students are taking in school.
- Share any helpful advice that you wish you learned or things you had done in school to be more prepared for your career.
- Share examples of your daily routine that incorporates skills students are learning such as communication, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, writing, etc.
- Talk about your career path and why you chose to pursue it or how you ended up where you are.
- Explain what you like best/least about your job and/or career field.
We are open to in person presentations or virtual presentations. Thanks for your consideration.
Please contact elizabeth.rilling@muskegonorway.org
Positions Available at Lake Denoon
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a job with the flexibility of having time off when students are off of school? If so, please consider applying for a position at Lake Denoon!
We are searching student-centered candidates to fill the following positions:
Instructional Assistant - Serve alongside our students with disabilities
We are looking for candidates who:
- Understand that relationships with students, families and staff are fundamental to what we do at Lake Denoon.
- Ensure every student feels they belong and knows they matter at LDMS.
- Enjoy working with middle school students!
- Will be an advocate for all students.
- Will bring a positive disposition to LDMS each and every day.
If you are looking to impact the lives of our Timberwolves, please consider reaching out! Or if you know of anyone who might be interested, please pass this opportunity along! You can email Chad Krupar at chad.krupar@muskegonorway.org if you have any questions or want to talk more about one or more of the positions. Or, you can apply on WECAN (Position Number - Instructional Assistant - Special Education #199980)
Please reach out as soon as possible if you might be interested!
PTO Sponsored Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6th - May 10th
Summer is near and that means Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10th! The PTSO is busy planning an award winning week for our 5-star staff! Monetary donations can be submitted via Venmo. Sign up HERE to donate desserts, beverages and physical time. We will also have a gift card/basket raffle drawing to make them feel extra special!
PTO relies on donations from families to fund Teacher Appreciation Week meals! Please donate here: https://www.venmo.com/u/lakedenoonPTO. Please add "TAW" in the subject line.
If your family would like to be listed on our Sponsor list. Please also add "from (your last name) family" as well.
Follow us HERE on Facebook for updates on how your donations support our students and staff at Lake Denoon Middle School!
MNSD Best Buddies Friendship Walk
Save the Date... Saturday, May 18th. All are welcome to attend the MNSD Best Buddies Friendship Walk!
Did You Know...
As of May 1, 2023, 62% of our absences this school year were related to illness, appointments, doctor excuses, or the health room sending home students. Practicing good hygiene, nutrition and sleeping habits can help limit illnesses but being sick is an acceptable reason for being absent from school.
PTO at a Glance
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Lake Denoon Middle School
Email: chad.krupar@muskegonorway.org
Website: https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/lakedenoon/
Location: W216S10586 Crowbar Drive, Muskego, WI, USA
Phone: 262-971-1820
Facebook: facebook.com/LDMStimberwolves
Twitter: @LakeDenoon