WILDCAT CLIPS
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Referendum - Spring 2024
Join us for an informational meeting to learn about the operational budget and critical building infrastructure needs of our District.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Lake Country School District Cafeteria
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Lake Country School District Cafeteria
During these meetings, the following topics will be covered:
Perspective: Gain insights into the background and context of the Districtβs work to address operational and infrastructure needs.
Facility Assessment Report: Share information on the condition and needs of our school district facilities.
Need for Action: Recognize the significance of addressing these issues for the well-being of our students, staff, and community.
Solutions in Sight: Discover the strategies and plans in place to address the identified issues, potential timelines, and funding sources.
2022-2023 SCHOOL REPORT CARD
5 Stars - Significantly Exceeds Expectations
Lake Country School scored 91.3 & 5 Stars - Significantly Exceeds Expectations. In the area of ACHIEVEMENT, students scored 97.7 (95.4 in ELA and 100 in Math). Achievement scores are a studentβs level of knowledge and skills attained compared against state academic standards in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. MORE INFORMATION
CARING & SHARING
Helping Local Families
The holidays are quickly approaching and wish lists are being made. Although the holidays are times for families to celebrate, it is also a time that many are financially stretched. If you are looking to help out others in need this holiday season, please consider helping our local LCS families. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Gifts may be added/edited as needed. Gifts should be wrapped with a gift receipt included. Please use a post-it taped on the outside with the corresponding code (ex. A-1). Please drop off gifts to the office or Mrs. Thurin by Wednesday, December 13th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thurin at thurinh@mylakecountryschool.org.
Thank you for helping out families in our community this holiday season!
Caring and Sharing Sign Up Genius
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BADAD2FA3FD0-46246935-caring
STUDENT COUNCIL SPIRIT DAY
Wouldn't it be fun if a group of students all wore the same thing to school on the same day? What about a entire class? Talk to other students and see what you have in common, what you could wear the same!
HONORS BAND
Great job LCS Band Students!
GIRLS BASKETBALL PICTURES
We will be hosting a Picture Night for this year's 5th - 8th-grade Girls' Basketball teams on Monday, December 11, 2023, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Empire Photography will take pictures for the yearbook as well as team and individual pictures that will be available for purchase.
***PLEASE HAVE THE GIRLS BRING THEIR (CLEAN) BASKETBALL UNIFORMS TO SCHOOL ON THE DAY OF PICTURES. They will turn them in after they take their pictures.
Picture times as follows:
8th grade: 3:30 p.m.
7th grade: 3:50 p.m.
6th grade: 4:10 p.m.
5th grade: 4:30 p.m.
*Note: We are expecting 7th and 8th grade players to stay at school at the end of the day. 5th and 6th-grade players can choose to stay, OR go home and return at their picture time. We will have the bleachers out for the players to sit at and do homework/read a book while they wait.
We anticipate each grade level to take approximately 20 minutes, and girls will be free to leave after their pictures are taken. Supervision is available until 5:00 p.m. for players who do not have a ride home immediately after their pictures.
If you have any questions OR your daughter cannot make it, please let me know.
Thanks.
ART TO REMEMBER
Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products and many are less than $15. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our art department. Click on the link below and enter the online order code shown on your child's order form or to search for your child's artwork. Then, have fun shopping!
Individual order forms will be sent home with students.
Your order code will be on your child's form.
https://arttoremember.com/school/D7RFRJ
Questions: Contact Mrs. Gonzalez gonzalezj@mylakecountryschool.org
IMPORTANT LETTER FROM ARROWHEAD HIGH SCHOOL FOR CURRENT 8TH GRADE FAMILIES
Arrowhead High School requested that we send you this important letter regarding your son or daughterβs transition to high school next year. This letter has information on two important topics: Online enrollment to AHS and Parent Informed Choice for some classes in 9th grade. The new student online enrollment application for the 2024-25 school year will be available Nov. 4 - Dec. 1, 2023, specifically for enrolling students who will be freshmen during the 2024-25 school year.
If you have any questions, contact:
Sue Casetta, Director of Learning at Arrowhead High School
262-369-3611 x4204
GIRL SCOUTS AT LAKE COUNTRY SCHOOL
Calling All Girls
New friends. New fun. Be a Girl Scout.
Make friends, go on adventures, and celebrate your unique strengths. Troops available for all girls grades 5K β 8th grade. Start your Girl Scout experience by emailing Audrey at greenaud@live.com
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
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Are you interested in volunteering at Lake Country School? We are excited to have you join us!
In order to better protect our students, staff, volunteers, and visitors, Lake Country School District requires your cooperation with Raptor Technologies. Please CLICK HERE to fill out the application for a background check. It is very important that the information you enter on the application matches your government-issued identification card including your full legal name. It is important that you provide a valid email address so you can be notified as to the status of your application and for future communication. If you are unable to provide an email address, you use the districtβs email address. All information collected on the application will remain confidential and not be shared outside the volunteer program.
When you volunteer, please make sure that you are not bringing younger siblings to the school campus. This policy pertains to lunchroom volunteers, recess volunteers, holiday parties, classroom celebrations, etc. This is a liability and safety issue. School district procedures prohibit non-enrolled children from being on a school campus during school hours.
Lunchroom volunteers must check in at the school office prior to going to the lunchroom. The role of a lunchroom volunteer is to supervise children in the lunchroom to ensure they are being safe and kind. In addition, some children will need help to open lunch items. Between each lunch period, you are asked to help wipe the lunch tables. There will be lunchroom aides with whom you may ask questions regarding lunchroom rules. Please click on the link above labeled Lunchroom Volunteer to sign up. Thank you!
Recess volunteers must check in at the school office prior to going outside to the playground. The role of a recess volunteer is to supervise children on the playground to ensure they are being safe and kind. There will be recess aides on the playground whom you may ask questions regarding recess rules. Please click on the link above labeled Recess Volunteer to sign up. Thank you!
Please contact your child's teacher directly to inquire about volunteering in the classroom.
FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR
Hello Lake Country School Families,
I hope this message finds you all well! We have had a great first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year.
On November 14, the State of Wisconsin produced the annual school report card for every publicly funded school and district in Wisconsin. Once again, Lake Country School received a 5-star rating for Significantly Exceeding Expectations, a tremendous achievement for all our staff, students, parents, and community!
The Board of Education is continuing discussions about operations and facility needs concerning the long-term future of the Lake Country School District. The Board has partnered with SitelogIQ, a company to help assess the schoolβs facility needs, and PMA Financial to review our operational needs. These companies will ensure we present the most accurate information to the community. To that end, I invite you to two community presentation nights on December 4, 2023, and December 13, 2023, where SiteLogiQ, PMA, and Lake Country School Administration will provide information about our upcoming referendum work.
The goal of the Board is to pursue a referendum in April of 2024 to address the most pressing facility needs and to provide a budget reset to ensure that we have a solid financial ground to operate for years to come.
We will need everyone in the community to be engaged and help tell the story of Lake Country School. I believe we can become a model for other communities to follow that shows how a community of committed and caring people can come together to provide the best education and opportunities for the children living and growing up in todayβs world.
From my family to yours, I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.
Thank you,
BOARD OF EDUCATION SEATS
Are you considering running for a Lake Country School Board of Education Seat?
The Spring Election is in April. If you are considering running for school board, please take a look at our Election webpage. Campaign Registration Statements and a Declarations of Candidacy must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in the office of the school district clerk or designee at 1800 Vettelson Road, Hartland, WI 53029.
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 Lake Country School PTO is on Facebook!
π Playground Pole Pads
The district requested help from the PTO to replace the pads that surround the basketball and funnel ball poles. The PTO was able to donate the funds for these pads. We are happy to help keep the playground safe! The pads should arrive in a few weeks.
ARROWHEAD HIGH SCHOOL CAMPS & ACTIVITIES
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
FIELD HOCKEY LEAGUE
Contact: Jordy Smerchek, Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach, Arrowhead High School
A Christmas Carol at the Lake Country Playhouse
Take the whole family to see A Christmas Carol at the Lake Country Playhouse in Hartland. Get your tickets soon as this show typically sells out! https://www.lakecountryplayhousewi.org/upcomingshows/christmas-carol-musical
MERTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
FOLLOW MAA on Facebook for updates and www.mertonathletics.org for more detailed information about programs.
MAA and DICK's Sporting Goods will be hosting a 20% off shop event for all Merton Athletic
Association athletes and supporters at Brookfield store on 11/3-11/6/2023. The discount is valid on purchases STOREWIDE! If you can't find an item in the store, ask a sales associate to help you order it, and still receive 20% off. Present the coupon at the register to redeem this special offer! The coupon can also be downloaded and displayed from your mobile device.
Link: 20% off Coupon β CLICK HERE
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.
2024 Student Chef Competition
Wisconsin Team Nutrition is pleased to announce the twelfth annual Whipping Up Wellness, Wisconsin Student Chef Competition. Teams of middle and high school students are invited to develop a nutritious, student-friendly recipe featuring local foods that can be incorporated easily into the school food service program. The competition consists of a Recipe Contest and a Cooking Competition. Teams must submit a team application and an electronic photo of their dish to the Department of Public Instruction by March 14, 2024. Please read the competition overview and application instructions carefully prior to submitting your teamβs application. CLICK HERE
Quick Links
2023-2024 School Calendar (select link at top of page)
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