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Warrior Families,

As we enter the month of December, we reflect on the joy of the season and the exciting events ahead. It has been an incredible fall, filled with growth, learning, and Warrior community spirit. I am so thankful for our dedicated students, teachers, and staff who make our school such a wonderful place to learn and grow. I am also grateful for the support and involvement of our families. Together, we make our school a true Warrior community.

As always every day counts here on the Warrior Campus. Please help ensure your child develops the habit of regular attendance. Studies show many children who miss too many days in 4K, kindergarten and first grade struggle academically in later years. They often have trouble mastering reading by the end of third grade. Absences can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up. It doesn't matter if absences are excused or unexcused. They all represent lost time in the classroom and lost opportunity to learn.

We are so proud of all our students' accomplishments so far and are looking forward to the end of year 2024 celebrations. As we head into the new year, I want to wish everyone a peaceful and joyous holiday season. Below are important updates, upcoming concert dates, and other events.

Please don't hesitate to contact the school with any questions. Every day is a great day to be a Warrior!

Warm regards,

Principal Fieck

For the safety of our children, please follow the procedures and rules below when dropping off and picking up your child(ren) from school.

Dec. 2 - Family Engagement Night (4:00-6:00 PM)

Dec. 4 - Papa Murphy's Pizza Night (Minocqua location-see flyer)

Dec. 10 - Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Winter Concert (2:00-3:00 PM)

Dec. 10 - Middle School Winter Concert - Band/Choir/Ukulele (6:00-7:00 PM)

Dec. 11 - 3rd - 5th Grade Winter Concert (2:00-3:00 PM)

Dec. 16 - Spirit Week Starts (Ends 12/20-see flyer for schedule)

Dec. 19 - 4K & Head Start Winter Family Outreach 4K/1:30-HS/2:30-3:30 (Small Gym)

Dec. 20 - Staff vs. Student Basketball Game (6th-8th Grades-11:00 AM)

Dec. 20 - Early Release for Students 12:15

Dec. 21 - First Day of Winter ⛄

Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 - Winter Break - School Resumes on Monday, Jan 6th

Calling all LDF Students and Families! Come join LDF Staff for a Family Night to remember! From 4:00-6:00 PM there will be food, fun and Grinch on the Shelf will return for a second year! Students will even have an opportunity to make a winter craft. Don't miss it!

Join us to see a glimpse into the musical world of our young Warriors! It's a great chance to see their hard work in action.

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade -- December 10th 2:00-3:00

Middle School Band/Choir/Ukulele - December 10th 6:00-7:00

3rd - 5th Grade -- December 11th 2:00-3:00

Come feel the magic of the season !

Left to Right: Back Row: Coach Amanda Winger, Darikka Decora, Gertrude Mustache, Kimberly Poupart-Brownrigg, Jennavessia Quinones, Janessa Lussier, Sharon-Lee Bauman, Jordyn Durant, Kyleisha Young, Aleigha Theobald, Coach Abi Naffziger, Coach Noel Aho

Front Row: Alina BigJohn, Kira Smith, McKenzie Durant, Sienna Mann, Gianna Durant, Natalie Lyons

Left to Right: Back Row: Evan Graveen, Gerald Meshigaud, Rollin St. Germaine, Ryan Mendez, Lauren Johnson, Enzo Caraballo, Dennis TwoCrow, Ganebik Brownrigg-Johnson, Bebo Theobald, John Johnson, Kain LaBarge, Jared Bickford, Avery Lyons, Boycee Peterson, William Schuman, Jonathan Anderson, Koltyn Burgess

Front Row: Rhys Tabobondung, Thunder LaBarge, Noah Bauman, Leodon Rising Sun, Kashtyn Burgess, Nick Reyes, Emiliano Retana, Abraham TwoCrow, Cassius-lee BigJohn, Jordan Bauman, Armani Quinones, Benjamin Poupart, Asiniiwe LaRonge, Maverick Maulson

Mrs. Katie Black, LDF Art Teacher has picked the December Artist of the Month: 5th grader Jeffery Bauman. Jeffery is an independent worker with meticulous drawing skills. He always takes his time when making any project. Jeffery enjoys working with clay the most.

Ms. Lisa Hernandez, LDF Music, & Life Skills Teacher chose McKenzie Durant as the December Chef of the Month. Per Ms. Lisa, Kenzie is always Johnny On the Spot (a person who is always available , ready, reliable and willing to perform a duty or a task without delay) Her favorite meal to prepare is soup! McKenzie will ask for the printed out copy of the recipe so she can bring it home and make some savory soup for her family!

Mrs. Kendra Richter (LDF Music Teacher) picked the November Musicians from last month-They were Janae Johnson and Jerrold Johnson

Janae was chosen as musician of the month for her persistence in learning the new language of written music. While 2nd graders were learning note names within the musical staff, Janae did not give up. She kept referring to her resources and giving her brain an opportunity to grow.

Jerrold was chosen as musician of the month for his bravery to demonstrate a new skill. During class, Jerrold was not only willing to be a risk-taker, but also rose to the occasion and demonstrated the skill of improvising a groove with another on the first try, a skill that often takes many classes to learn.

Infinite Campus Parent Portal: To further assist you in keeping informed, please access our Infinite Campus Parent Portal at LdF Infinite Campus Parent Portal. You can download the I.C. app for easy access. Located in our I.C. portal, you will find news, reports on your student’s academic progress, lunch menus, extra-curricular activities and so much more!

Need Access? Please email attendance@ldfschool.org.

In order to set up your Infinite Campus Parent Portal you must have a working email. If you do not have an email you can set up a Gmail account for free by following this link: Create Your Google Gmail Account

New student Enrollee - Use this link to become part of the Warrior Team!

Enroll in a WI DNR Snowmobile Safety Education Class Instructed by a Certified Instructor. Starts Dec. 3rd, 5:00-8:00 PM. For more information register at gowild.wi.gov or call Chris at 715. 360.4819.

Please plan on a pizza night on Wednesday, December 4th. Papa Murphy's Pizza in Minocqua will donate 20% of the total day sales back to Lac du Flambeau School. Thank you!

The LdF Student Council is once again having a Holiday Spirit Week (December 16-December 20). Please see the Spirit Week Dress Up schedule.

🎅Join Us! Announcing the Winter Social with the big guy himself...SANTA! This will be held on Thursday, December 19th from 1:30-3:30 in the LDF School's SMALL gym. Santa will be visiting all the way from the North Pole! 4K Students will have the opportunity for a classroom visit with Santa at 1:30-then 4K & Head Start students will have an opportunity to have a picture with Santa as well as watch a movie, enjoy some milk and cookies and make a holiday craft.

An absence is any time your child misses any portion of the school day after the start of school (8:10 AM) and before the scheduled end of school (3:25 PM).

Absences are further broken down as excused and unexcused.

All excused absences require communication with school. Any absence lacking communication remains unexcused until such time as information is provided to the school. For an absence to be excused, we need communication from you (email, phone call, written note). It is never too late to communicate for a past absence. Remember, good attendance is more than simply complying with laws; rather, it is truly a matter of providing our children with more and better opportunities to learn!

Check out Uplift WI - It's a free peer hotline launched and supported by DHS to help support the need for Mental Health support in WI

Dear Warrior Families -

If you would like to be considered when the school receives donation items, (see document attached) please contact the school and ask to speak with Jennifer Schill ext. 115.

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.

December 6th at 2:30 we will be celebrating WISDOM and introducing LOVE. All are welcome to attend the powwow in the LDF School big gym.

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)

Where Every Day is a Great Day to be a Warrior!

LDF Volunteers…here for you! Hello LDF Faculty and Staff,

We are so happy to be here to serve our school community! We are here to lend support in whatever way that you need. If you would like caring adults to work one-on-one with children, tutor in reading/math, general support in the classroom (materials, copies etc., group work)…we will work to find volunteers to meet those needs.

We look forward to meeting you all. Have the very best school year!

Miigwech,

Harvey Gracz and Merle Scharmann

LDF Volunteer Co-coordinators

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