MINWAAJIMAA NEWSLETTER
LDF NEWSLETTER
School Arrival Time:
7:40AM Breakfast
8:05AM Bell
8:10 Homeroom
Warrior Families,
It is hard to believe we are already heading into October! The first month of school has gone by quickly, and it has been wonderful to see our students settling into routines, reconnecting with friends, and working hard in their classrooms.
As we move further into the school year, we will continue to focus on creating a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment for every student. Our school-wide expectations—Respect Your Self, Respect Others, and Respect the Environment—are an important part of helping our students make positive choices and take pride in our school community.
October is a great time for families to check in with their children about how the school year is going. Ask them what they are learning, what they are proud of, and what goals they have for the weeks ahead. Your encouragement and involvement make a tremendous difference.
As the weather becomes cooler, please remember to send students dressed appropriately for outdoor recess and activities. We also appreciate your continued support in helping students arrive at school on time and ready to learn each day.
Thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping make the start of the 2026–2027 school year a positive one. I am looking forward to another great month here on the Warrior Campus!
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.
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.
Have a safe and enjoyable October!
Go Warriors!
Ben Fieck
Principal
Upcoming Important Dates for October 2026
**OCTOBER IS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH**
October 5 - 9 Fire Prevention Week
October 8 - THURSDAY/School Board Meeting (School Library) 5:00 PM
October 8 - Smokey Bear Visits 4K-1st grades (Head Start outside area)
October 9 - Elders Lunch 10:40-1:15 PM 9 (Cafeteria)
October 12 - No School - Inservice for Staff
October 12 - 16 Fall Spirit Week
October 19 - Picture Retakes (Big Gym) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
October 23 - Armed Intruder Drill
October 23 - Pow Wow - 2:30 PM-3:15 PM (Big Gym)
October 26 - Family Engagement Night 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (School Wide)
October 30 - Halloween Parade 4K-2nd (Small Gym) 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
(Why do they call it Candy Corn: Because of its shape and colors, they look like real corn kernels-YUM!)
Broadcasting live from the reservation of the Lac du Flambeau band of Chippewa Indians. The Torch lights up the northwoods. Student's from LDF School read the menus during the school year. Parents, Teachers, and even the Bus Drivers can now stream 92.9 on their 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.
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.
POWWOW CELEBRATION
-- 2:30 IN THE 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)
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