February is in the books! To start the month, the calendar didn't look too busy, but looking back, we sure were busy! I anticipate March to be very similar. First glance the calendar looks light, but with only 3 weeks of school in March due to spring break, it's going to go quick!
February started off with a bang as we celebrated Mrs. Pieper, a beloved retired teacher from Lakeview. Throughout the week, we honored her incredible 50 years of dedication to our students and her milestone 75th birthday with a variety of fun activities. Second and third graders teamed up for a trip to Discovery World in Milwaukee, where they engaged in cool tech and engineering projects and even got to touch a stingray! Sadly, the weather forced us to cancel the Sweetheart Swirl, but we still held Bandorama on Saturday, where our 5th graders shone brightly, playing alongside middle and high school bands and getting a taste of what they can achieve with hard work. Our 4th and 5th graders also took part in the Battle of the Books, with our winning team, "the Grumpy Monkey's," scoring the highest among all Whitewater elementary schools, and we’re eager to see how they stack up against others statewide. Kudos to Ms. Jess for her fantastic coaching! In the younger grades, we celebrated Dr. Seuss's birthday, 100th day of school, and of course Valentine's Day. Plus, we had a parade send-off for our state-qualifying wrestlers from Whitewater High School! And let’s not forget about parent-teacher conferences; it was a wonderful opportunity to share your child's academic progress, and we truly appreciate your involvement!
This month, we only have 15 school days because of spring break from March 24-28. It's wild to think that when we come back on March 31, we'll already be in the 4th quarter! We've got some key events coming up as we wrap up the school year. Don't forget to save the date for the Spring Carnival on Saturday, April 5, from 11 AM to 2 PM. Plus, grades 3-5 will kick off the state Forward tests starting April 7. The testing varies by grade but will be spread out over the month of April.
Lakeview is an amazing place, and we are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to your child's development. Thank you for your partnership in supporting your child's academic and social-emotional growth. Should you have any questions regarding our daily operations or extracurricular activities, please feel free to ask. Your support for our wonderful school is greatly appreciated.
Mr. Bretl
(262) 472-8401
March 13- Battle of the Books participant pizza party!
March 17- School Board Mtg 7pm
March 18- Fine Arts Night 5-7pm @ LV
March 21- School-wide Assembly: Live to Give theme
March 21- End of 3rd Quarter
March 22-30 No School- Spring Break
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April 5- Spring Carnival (Saturday) 11:00-2:00pm
April 7- Forward Testing (grades 3,4,5)
