MINWAAJIMAA NEWSLETTER
LDF NEWSLETTER
School Arrival Time:
7:40AM Breakfast
8:05AM Bell
8:10 Homeroom
Warrior Families,
As we welcome the month of March, we also welcome signs of growth—longer days, warmer weather, and continued progress in our classrooms. This time of year is always an exciting one as students build on what they’ve learned and begin to see just how much they are capable of accomplishing. March is a great reminder that learning, like nature, doesn’t happen overnight. It takes patience, effort, and care. Our students have been working hard, showing curiosity, resilience, and kindness toward one another, and we are incredibly proud of their growth—both academically and socially.
This month, we encourage families to continue supporting strong habits at home: regular attendance, consistent routines, and positive conversations about school. As spring approaches, students may feel extra energetic, so maintaining structure and encouraging healthy choices makes a big difference. For our March attendance incentive (March 2 - March 13) students have the opportunity to participate in our "March Madness Attendance Buzzer Beater!" Classes with the highest attendance percentage will move on to the next round. The winning classes will earn a special incentive in the afternoon on Friday, March 13 before spring break!
Consistent attendance is key to success. All students are eligible for incentives throughout the school year for having positive and perfect attendance. Please make every effort to have your child at school on time each day. Even one or two missed days can make it harder for students to keep up. Thank you for partnering with us to build strong attendance habits.
Warrior Reminders:
Please make sure your child arrives to school on time each day. Student drop off and breakfast begins at 7:40 AM. Students need to be in their classrooms no later than 8:10 am.
Don’t forget to dress your student appropriately for the weather – layers are always a good idea for winter.
Attendance matters. If your child is absent, please contact the school explaining the reason for their absence. Regular attendance is critical to student success. We understand that illness and family emergencies happen, but we ask that families make every effort to schedule appointments and vacations outside of school hours. Consistent attendance is one of the keys to academic success.
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. We value the strong connection between home and school and look forward to a productive and positive month ahead. Every day is a great day to be a Warrior!
Warm Regards,
Ben Fieck
Principal
Upcoming Important Dates for March 2026
March 2 - Family Engagement Night 4:00-6:00
March 3/5 - Bridging Brighter Smiles 7:45-3:30
March 4 - School Board Meeting 5:00-6:00
March 5/6 - Guest Reader/Celebrating Read Across America Week
March 6 - Elders Lunch 10:40-1:15
March 8 - Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 16 - 20th - Spring Break
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
March 23 - School Resumes
Student's began reading menus last year on air. Parents, Teachers, and even the awesome Bus Drivers can now stream 92.9 on our new app! Available in the app store! Also available on Apple CarPlay, and smart speakers!
Menus air between 7:30 a.m-7:40 a.m.
Alina BigJohn & Antoinette Miller
Mrs. Katie Black, LDF Art Teacher has chosen TWO March artist's of the month: They are both 8th graders, who are a joy to teach and have in class. Alina is an enthusiastic artist who is always excited to start a new project. She jumps right into every project with fun ideas. She is also a positive leader in class. She will try and help others when they are stuck or frustrated. Her artwork shows off her skills and patience.
Antoinette is a highly skilled artist. She always takes her time and finishes everything to the highest quality. She recently finished a painting that took her two months to do. She never gave up or complained about it.
5th Grade Students
😋Ms. Lisa Hernandez, LDF Music, & Life Skills Teacher chose the 5th grade class pictured below. A group of fifth graders stands around a long table covered in freshly washed aprons—their teacher demonstrates slowly, holding up an apron by the neck strap. “First, lay it flat,” she says, smoothing it out with her hands. The students copy her, tugging at corners and straightening straps. A few giggle as the long waist ties dangle off the edges of the table. One student carefully folds the apron in half lengthwise, concentrating hard, tongue peeking out in focus. Another tries to rush and ends up with a lumpy bundle, then unfolds it with a dramatic sigh to start again.
They learn to tuck the straps neatly inside so they don’t hang out. Small hands pat down wrinkles, press along fold lines, and adjust crooked edges. Some students help their neighbors, pointing out where to match the corners. “Make it even!” one reminds a friend.
By the end, the pile of messy fabric has turned into a stack of neat, white rectangles. The students look proud, comparing their folded aprons and noticing how much better they got after a few tries. What started as a simple chore feels like learning a small, grown-up skill—one that takes patience, teamwork, and a bit of practice.Great job everyone!
Reagan Gauthier
🎵Mrs. Kendra Richter has chosen as her February Musician of the Month: Reagan Gauthier. Reagan was chosen as musician of the month for her constant positive spirit. She is always ready for the next challenge in the music class, and is able to find a way to have fun even when things get hard. She has shown great ability to create and understand musical content.
Sylas Smith
🎵Mrs. Kendra Richter has also chosen as her February Musician of the Month: Sylas Smith. Sylas was chosen as musician of the month for his ability to enthusiastically participate in music class. He has already developed a fantastic singing voice that can match pitch, and knows how to have fun creating music in a variety of ways.
BECOME A FOSTER GRANDPARENT
The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council AmeriCorps Seniors program is in need of foster grandparents. Seniors can earn a tax free stipend that will not affect any benefits you receive and more. Please call Jessica Soulier at 715.892.1057 for more info.
ATTENDANCE WORKS
🍏🍎Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early
Keep Your Child On Track in Middle and High School: Pay Attention to Attendance
Help Your Child Succeed in Preschool and Kindergarten: Build the Habit of Good Attendance
7 Grandfather Teachings --
The traditional concepts of respect and sharing that form the foundation of the Native American way of life are built around the seven natural laws, or sacred teachings. Each teaching honors one of the basic virtues intrinsic to a full and healthy life.
Each law is embodied by an animal to underscore the point that all actions and decisions made by man are manifest on a physical plain. The animal world taught man how to live close to the earth, and the connection that has been established between the animal world and that of man has instilled a respect for all life in those who follow the traditional way.
- The Eagle teaches us LOVE. Love must be unconditional.
- The Buffalo teaches us RESPECT. Respect is the condition of being honored.
- The Bear teaches us COURAGE. Courage is the ability to face danger, fear, or changes with confidence and bravery.
- The Butterfly teaches us HONESTY.
- The Beaver teaches us WISDOM. Wisdom is the ability to make decisions based on personal knowledge and experience.
- The Wolf teaches us HUMILITY. Humility is being humble and not arrogant.
- The Turtle teaches us TRUTH. Truth is to know and understand all the seven teachings have given to us by the Creator and to remain faithful to them.
NO POWWOW IN THE MONTH OF MARCH
The Lac du Flambeau School District is recruiting substitute teachers to expand our pool for the upcoming year.
The District pays its teacher subs $160 per day. You can reach out to Sheila Dallas in the District Office at 715-588-3838 ext. 300 or Ashleigh Ziehmke at ashleigh.ziehmke@ldfschool.org if interested.
If you have an associate's or bachelor's degree and are interested in this opportunity, you can obtain training from CESA 9 (https://www.cesa9.org/programs/additional/subteachtrng.cfm) and begin subbing after applying for your substitute teacher license from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/apply-educator-license/sub-permit)
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