Willow Lake Weekly

If your student is going to an appointment, going on a trip, or not coming to school, please call Dawn at the front office and let her know. It is greatly appreciated!

If a student is coming late or leaving early, please remind them to check in/out with Dawn at the office.

Breakfast

Monday: Cini Mini, Fruit or Juice, Milk
Tuesday: Long John, Fruit or Juice, Milk

Wednesday: Cereal, Fruit or Juice, Milk

Thursday: Pumpkin Bread, Fruit or Juice, Milk

Friday: Mini Waffle, Fruit or Juice, Milk

Lunch

Monday: Chicken Patty & Bun, Baked Beans, Peaches, Milk

Tuesday: Tacos, Corn, Pineapple, Milk

Wednesday: Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Pears, Dinner Roll, Milk

Thursday: Mini Corn Dogs, Potato Smiles, Oranges, Milk

Friday: Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Broccoli, Applesauce, Dinner Roll, Milk

**Salad bar is available at every lunch**

Monday, November 9th

Play Practice--7:30am

School Board Meeting 7pm

JH GBB Practice Begins

Tuesday, November 10th

Volleyball SoDak 16

• Cyclones vs. Groton 7pm in Watertown

Wednesday, November 11th

Veterans Day Program 10am

Thursday, November 12th

Yearbook Group Pictures 1st & 2nd Hour

Friday, November 13th

6th grade students enjoyed a fun and creative Halloween writing activity! Working in groups of three or four, they created their own creepy creatures. Each student took turns drawing a different part of the creature—one drew the head, the next drew the body, and the last added the legs and feet—all without seeing what the others had drawn. Once their unique creatures were complete, students used their imaginations to write a short story titled “On the Night of Halloween.”

The 4th and 5th grade students had the opportunity to be part of the audience as the eighth graders performed the play Middle School Brain by Debra Cole. They had been working on the performance throughout their quarter in Mrs. Seivert’s Theater Wheel class. It was a great opportunity for the younger students to see their older classmates showcase their acting skills and hard work. Thank you to the eighth graders for sharing your performance!

The fourth graders have finished writing their personal narratives and have been sharing their work with classmates in the Author’s Chair! Students who wish to share can take a seat in the Author’s Chair and read their stories aloud. Afterward, the author chooses three classmates to share a question or a positive comment about their writing. Their personal narratives focused on capturing a small moment in time, beginning with an engaging hook and ending with a strong conclusion.

Kindergarten students have been practicing counting groups of objects and writing the number that represents each group. This activity gave them an opportunity to strengthen their counting skills while also practicing proper number formation. They are building a strong foundation in early math skills!

The senior class took time to write thank-you cards to local veterans in honor of Veterans Day. This tradition honors the late Dorothy Miller, who made it her mission to send cards to local veterans each year. A senior mom encouraged the seniors to help continue Dorothy’s tradition, and the class took it one step further by also providing cards for the Midwest Honor Flight to share with veterans. We are proud of our seniors for helping keep this meaningful tradition alive and showing appreciation for those who have served our country!

4th grade students have been learning about the Tea Parties that took place before the Revolutionary War and are putting that knowledge to work with a fun STEM challenge! Working in groups, students are designing and building tea crates that will keep a tea bag dry while following specific design constraints. Along the way, they are practicing teamwork, problem-solving, and learning how to work through different ideas. They even got some hands-on experience using a glue gun!

First graders learned about the voting process by holding their own classroom election! Students cast secret ballots to choose between an extra snack or free time for the day. After all the votes were collected, a student helper tallied the results on the board. Free time won with 9 votes, while extra snack received 6 votes! It was a fun way to learn about voting, counting votes, and how decisions are made through elections.

Willow Lake High School students took part in a mock election on Election Day! Earlier in the week, Mr. Begeman’s Social Studies classes discussed the local ballot and the issues voters would be deciding. On Election Day, students spread out throughout the lunchroom to cast their own votes. The senior class then tallied the ballots to determine the results. This activity gave students an opportunity to learn more about the voting process and experience participating in an election!

Planning to attend College next year? Completing the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) is one of the first steps to accessing grant scholarships work, study opportunities, and student loans.

The earlier you complete your FASFA, the sooner you you'll know what financial aid may be available to you.

Questions about financial aid at Lake area tech? Our financial aid team is here to help!

K-8 Red Ribbon Week and wrapping up bullying prevention.

6th grade will start on Emily's Hope next week!

Senior Capstone did a Career Worm activity in class. Evie and Hadley won with the longest worm!

Red Ribbon Coloring contest winners -

Gabby, Otto & George (K)

Angeline, Colt & Jaclyn (K)

Kendra, Stephan & Letty (1st)

If you are in need of school supplies or cold weather gear--please reach out to ICAP in Clark. They have many sizes available! If you are unable to make it to Clark and are in need of items, please call the school office and we will find a way to get the items to Willow Lake.

116 N. Commercial PO Box 119 Clark, SD 57225 Phone: 605-532-3722 Fax: 605-886-0973

Safe2Say South Dakota is a statewide tip line that allows South Dakota students, school staff, and community members to safely and anonymously report sensitive information that concerns their safety, or the safety of others, including mental health concerns.

How it Works

Safe2Say South Dakota operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anyone with information about a potentially dangerous situation can call the toll-free number at 1-844-3SD-SAFE/1-844-373-7233, make a web report by clicking the Submit a Tip Online button, or by downloading the mobile app and making a report from a smartphone or digital device.

A trained Safe2Say analyst will interact with the person reporting the safety concerns and forward the information to a multi-disciplinary team consisting of school officials, law enforcement, and mental health professionals. Safe2Say South Dakota was created to ensure that South Dakota schools and students remain safe. With Safe2Say South Dakota, our schools and communities are able to anonymously report student safety concerns in a safe and secure fashion.

Superintendent: Chris Lee

Principal: Claire Mohr

Email: claire.mohr@k12.sd.us

Business Manager: Melissa Burke

Main Office: Dawn Spieker

Website: https://www.willowlake.k12.sd.us/

Location: 400 Garfield Ave. Willow Lake, SD 57278
Phone: (605)-625-5945