School Arrival Time:

7:40AM Breakfast

8:05AM Bell

8:10 Homeroom

Warrior Families,

As we approach the final week of the school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on what a wonderful school year it has been. From the excitement of the first day of school to the accomplishments and growth we've witnessed throughout the year, June is a time to celebrate and look ahead.

To our dedicated teachers and staff, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and care. To our parents and guardians, thank you for your continued partnership. And to our students—you’ve made us proud every step of the way.

Summer is just around the corner, and with it, opportunities to stay engaged in learning through having your child attend summer school enrichment here at the school, reading, camps, and family activities. If you have not already done so, please sign up your child for summer school enrichment through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you have any questions please contact the school at 715-588-3838.

Friendly 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 in spring.
• 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.

Wishing you all a joyful and safe summer break. We look forward to seeing some of you during summer school and in August for another amazing school year!

With gratitude,

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.

Attention Parents: Please know that the office staff is always working really hard to make sure that all students at the end of the day get to their appropriate destination. With this in mind: Phone calls after 2:00 p.m. will no longer be honored.

The Parent Handbook has this information noted: Transportation - Route Changes

DAILY CHANGE: Please ONLY call the school office if you are picking up your child. CALL THE SCHOOL OFFICE NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM FOR PICK UP Changes.

June 2 - Bridging Brighter Smiles (7:45-3:30-Welcome Center)

June 3 - Honors Powwow (TRUTH) @ Indian Bowl 1:15 buses-1:30 Start - 2:45 buses

June 3 - Last Day for 8th Grade

June 3 - 8th Grade STARS Night (5:30-8:30) LOTC

June 4 - Last day for Kindergarten

June 4 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony (6:00 PM -7:30 PM) LDF Cafeteria

June 5 - LAST DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS - (1st-7th) EARLY RELEASE 12:15

June 6 - Professional Development Day for Staff

June 11 - LDF School Board Meeting (5:00-6:30)

June - 16-19 Summer School Session 1

June - 23-26 Summer School Session 1

June - 23-24 - T-Birds of Tomorrow Youth Football Camp (8:30-11:45 - LDF Football Field)

🎃Springtime/Almost Summer-And ...Pumpkin Jack...

Yes, it's almost SUMMER, so why now a story about a pumpkin? Well...this is not just any old ordinary story about fall, Halloween & pumpkins...but a story of the pumpkin cycle/the pumpkin circle, and how it all began in our very own LDF School Library!

As the days grow longer and the breeze turns soft with the scent of blooming flowers, something special is happening in the heart of the LDF school library. Meet Pumpkin Jack—a big, bright green plant (pictured below) that holds a promise of things to come this fall! Pumpkin Jack isn’t just any old pumpkin. He was lovingly grown from real seeds, right here in the school library-With the careful hands of curious students and the gentle encouragement of the librarian, Ms. Krissy Toijala, Pumpkin Jack sprouted and stretched toward the light, a symbol of patience, care, and new beginnings.

All spring, he’s been soaking up stories and sunshine in his cozy library corner, listening to the laughter of readers and the turning of pages. He’s become quite the fixture—some say he even perks up a little when someone reads aloud nearby!

But Jack’s journey is just beginning. When summer arrives, he’ll be carefully planted outside in the school garden, where he can feel the warm sun on his leaves and the cool soil around his roots. And, if all goes well, blossoms will bloom (actually, they have already started!) —and by fall, we might just see some plump orange pumpkins on the table growing right where Jack once sat.

So if you’re passing through the library, don’t forget to say hello to Pumpkin Jack. He’s green, growing, and grateful for every visitor. After all, it’s the love and kindness from the school community that helped him grow. Here’s to spring, to not-so-ordinary stories, and new beginnings—just like Pumpkin Jack.

Have a GREAT Summer!

Mrs. Katie Black, LDF Art Teacher has picked the June Artist of the Month: Jaren Meshigaud.

Jaren is in 8th grade. He was chosen for his skills and creativity. Jaren always puts an interesting spin on any project he gets. He is excited to take a drawing class in high school next year.

Ms. Lisa Hernandez, LDF Music, & Life Skills Teacher chose as the June Chefs of the Month: The 5th Grade Class: Ms. Lisa said these students are SPOT ON! They helped with the recent Family Engagement Night as well as the LUHS Senior Walk Breakfast. The students commented that they love EVERYTHING in Ms. Hernandez's class.

Pictured from left to right are: Cree Daubon, Niinimoshenh Miller, Wiishkote Isbell, Milliana Chosa, Lelly Burnett, Derek Chapman, Greysan Meshigaud, Harrison Ernst, Jax Mitchell, Kasion Hughes, Heavenly Chapman, and Allessandra Quinones. (Ms. Lisa center)

Mrs. Kendra Richter (LDF Music Teacher) picked the May/June Musician of the month: Luna Carufel-labarge. Luna was chosen for her ability to quietly lead her class. She was able to quietly and gently lead her class into finding the correct meanings for various vocabulary words in a positive and honoring way!

Mrs. Kendra Richter chose: Warren Whitefeather-Carufel. Warren was chosen as musician of the month for his willingness to try new things with dances. Not only was he willing to try despite potentially looking silly, but he gave it his all to try new group dances and successfully helped others have fun dancing too!

Take a look at our Summer School Registration Parent Handbook for all classes being offered and information on how to sign up.

This year, sign up will happen through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

• Need a parent portal account or can't remember your login?
• Contact: Tiffany Bauman at 715-588-3838 ext 197 or Ashleigh Ziehmke at 715-588-3838 ext 208 or ashleigh.ziehmke@ldfschool.org
• 2025 Summer School Handbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cinF4L8YtEFMg9JimgvV8_EwsIusmUt5t6O7xVZFskw/edit?usp=sharing
• Infinite Campus Parent Portal https://wicloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/students/lacduflambeau.jsp

Any questions about the Summer Meal Program during Summer School call 715.588.3838 xt. 189

Lac du Flambeau Public School Summer Food Summer Fun Program Dates:

Session 1/June 16-June 19 -- June 23-June 26

Session 2/August 4-August 7 -- August 11-August 14

Breakfast 8:40-9:00

Lunch 11:55-12:25

Free to kiddos under 18-NO need to sign up or apply-just show up and enjoy!

Attention Parents:

If you have not already done so, please bring in your child's birth certificate. Tiffany Bauman/LDF Registrar needs a copy of every child's birth certificate in the school office. It is important to know that not having the birth certificate in your child's file, could affect their registration to school in the fall and also may create extra confusion when getting school clothes via the Economic Support Program. Any questions, please direct them to the school 715.588.3838 ext. 197.

Thank you.

Students can get their teeth cleaned at school during the day by the mobile Bridging Brighter Smiles Program. Families can sign up their children at NO COST FOR SERVICES to have their teeth cleaned, dental sealants, fluoride varnish, and several more preventative dental services. The program will run again on Monday, June 2nd at LDF School. Please see the enrollment form. Bridgingbrightersmiles.org/forms Still have questions, please call 262.896.9891.

As partners in education our students, we know the important of a strong relationship between school, student, family and community. Please take a few minutes to let us know your feelings about the academic programming provided at Lac du Flambeau School.

Thank you in advance!

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.

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!

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!

🍏🍎Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early

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.

HONOR POWWOW IS June 3rd

1:30-2:30 P.M. INDIAN BOWL (WEATHER PERMITTING)

AWARDING TRUTH

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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