Muskego Lakes Family Newsletter
October 29, 2021
Muskego Lakes Associate Principal
Muskego Lakes Principal
Dear Muskego Lakes Families,
We've had such a fun week at Muskego Lakes! So many students participated in our Spooktacular Spirit Week! And throughout the week, students decorated learning lounges, tried pumpkin bowling, participated in mummy relays, danced, competed with trivia, decorated pumpkins, and so much more.
And while we made memories together this week, we are nearing the end of the 1st Quarter. So, it is an important time to sit down and take a look at Infinite Campus with your child.
We recommend looking for any missing assignments, upcoming assessments, and project deadlines. And, we encourage your child to check in with his or her teachers if there are any questions about their grades before the quarter ends.
In addition, at Muskego Lakes, all students keep online portfolios called Standards of Focus trackers. On their portfolios, they are empowered to track their progress on key standards in both literacy and math. So if you haven't yet, check in with your child about their "SOF Tracker' to learn even more about how your child is progressing as a learner.
Thanks for all the ways you partner with us to support your child in his/her academic achievement!
With love,
Rachel Rydzewski & Nancy Pasch
Muskego Lakes Principals
Important Dates Ahead
- Muskego Lakes Community Day: October 29th
- No School: November 1st
- Picture Retake: November 2nd 8am-12
8th Grade Pre-ACT
We are excited to share that on November 10th, 2021, all 8th grade students at Muskego Lakes will be given the PreACT assessment. Students who begin their day at Muskego High School should report to Muskego Lakes at 8:05am.
PreACT provides:
Early indication of progress and ideas for improvement—PreACT gives students an estimated ACT test score and can be used as an indicator of college and career readiness.
Fast, robust reporting—Reports are ready quickly, so teachers and students can get to work turning PreACT insights into action. Reports include a predicted score in all tested areas (Math, Science, STEM, English, and Reading), an overall composite score, and an item response analysis.
Career Map showing 26 career areas that are matched to students’ interests and predicted ACT score.
Please make sure that your child has the following on the testing day:
3 sharpened (No. 2) pencils with good erasers
A watch to pace yourself (no phones please)
Calculator for the math test (recommended, but not required); see ACT Approved Calculators.
Tips to share with your child:
Get a good night’s sleep the night before the test
Eat a good breakfast
Follow directions exactly and don’t be afraid to ask questions
Don’t spend too much time on a single question
Choose the answer you think is best and move on
If the test is completed before time is called, recheck work
Picture Retake Day Ahead
Consider Becoming A Special Education Instructional Assistant
Would you love working at Muskego Lakes or know someone who would be interested in joining our staff? You are in luck, as we are currently looking for an 8th-grade special education instructional assistant. If interested, please reach out to Rachel Rydzewski (rachel.rydzewski@muskegonorway.org) for more information and the next steps in the application process.
PTO Mid-Week Munchies
Swim-a-Thon Final Results
WOW MUSKIES!!!! We raised over $2200. Thank you for your hard work! The students that won gift cards had them delivered to them this week. Mrs. Schiessl's class held onto the lead and won the whole class pizza party......Congrats to them.
Once again, thank you for all your hard work! We could not have done it without you!
Muskego Lakes Musical Information
Christmas Clearing Council
The Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County promotes and coordinates giving to families in need during the Christmas season. We provide a clearinghouse that matches families with area groups, families, businesses, and individuals who wish to help families less fortunate. Applications are online this year and can be found at the following website:
https://www.christmasclearingcouncil.org/application
If you would like assistance completing the application, don't hesitate to contact Stacy Pawlak, School Social Worker, at (262) 971-1800 ext. 5403 or stacy.pawlak@muskegonorway.org
Considering Joining the Muskego Lakes PTO!
MLMS PTO Meeting Dates for 2021-2022
- November 17, 2021 @ 6:30pm
- January 19, 2022 @ 6:30pm
- February 16, 2022 @ 6:30pm
- March 16, 2022 @ 6:30pm
- April 20, 2022 @ 6:30pm
- May 18, 2022 @ 6:30pm
Your Choice Prevention Education
Webinar Subscription -
We are so excited to share with you that we have received a grant from Waukesha County Health and Human Services that will allow schools in Waukesha County access to our ever so popular substance abuse and mental health webinars at NO COST for all your parents in the school district. Parents will receive exclusive access to over 30 webinars on the topics of anxiety, depression, suicide, substance abuse, vaping and much more that they can watch on their own time and in the comfort of their own home.
Here is how it works – you share with parents that this service is now available to them for the 2021-2022 school year. Then parents register by
1. Going to https://www.yourchoiceprevention.org/webinars-members-school,
2. Clicking “join”
3. Create an account and enter code MUSWEB21-22 to remove the fee.
Then they can access these webinars whenever they wish. A flyer that you can share with parents is attached.
With busy schedules, and COVID-19 cases on the rise, it’s hard to hold in-person events. These webinars are a great way for parents to have information available whenever it’s most convenient for them.
COVID-19 Important Information
- To opt into this program, please complete our online form by clicking here.
- Please to submit the follow form if you, your child, or anyone in your household has been exposed to and/or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. (Form: COVID-19 SYMPTOM OR STATUS NOTIFICATION FORM. After completing the form, someone from Health Services will be in touch with you about next steps.
Parent COVID-19 FAQ
- You can find any and all information related to COVID-19 and our response in the PARENT COVID-19 FAQ. Please take a look there before reaching out to the Health Services team.
For all other questions related to COVID-19, please refer to the MNS Health Services website for the latest health information including but not limited to COVID-19 guidelines, Illness and Injury guidelines, Immunizations, Forms, and other useful information.
Muskego Lakes Middle School
Website: https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/muskegolakes/
Location: W124 S8009 North Cape Rd.
Phone: 262-971-1860
Twitter: @MLMSmuskies