MINWAAJIMAA NEWSLETTER

School Arrival Time:

7:40AM Breakfast

8:05AM Bell

8:10 Homeroom

Warrior Families,

Welcome to another exciting school year! On behalf of our entire staff, I am thrilled to welcome both returning and new students and families to the 2026-2027 school year.

As we begin a new year together, our focus remains on creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive. We are committed to building strong relationships, providing high-quality instruction, and helping every child grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

The first few weeks of school are an important time for establishing routines, building friendships, and setting goals for a successful year. We encourage families to partner with us by maintaining regular attendance, staying connected with teachers, and celebrating your child's accomplishments along the way.

This year, we will continue emphasizing our district expectations:

• Respect Self
• Respect Others
• Respect the Environment

These simple expectations help create a positive school culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and ready to learn. A reminder that the new state law is now in effect regarding student cell phones and other personal electronics. Students are not allowed to have cell phones during the school day 7:40 am - 3:26 pm.

Thank you for trusting us with your children each day. We are grateful for the continued support of our families and community. Together, we can make this a year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences for every student.

We look forward to seeing our hallways filled with smiling faces and wish all of our students an outstanding start to the new school year!

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.

Go Warriors!

Sincerely,

Ben Fieck

Principal

Pictured from left to right:

Barbara Raupp (Kindergarten Resource Teacher)

Lily Hochhalter (Fourth Grade Teacher)

Nicole Hissa (4K Teacher)

Malia Gauthier (EC & 4K Resource Teacher)

Madeline Nelson (Second Grade Teacher)

Emily Lenten (K-3 Resource Teacher)

Amanda Bain ( Occupational Therapist)

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 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

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.

September 1 - First Day of School

September 7 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Holiday

September 9 - School Board Meeting 5:00 (Library)

September 9 - Bus Safety Week

September 25th - Powwow 2:30 (Big Gym)

Student's read the menus during the school year. Parents, Teachers, and even the awesome Bus Drivers can now stream 92.9 on our 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.

Mrs. Katie Black, LDF Art Teacher will choose an artist monthly.

😋Ms. Lisa Hernandez, LDF Music, & Life Skills Teacher will choose a chef monthly.

Information to share:

Once a month, students will have a peanut butter and jelly lunch option. There is also a dedicated peanut free table in the cafeteria available for students.

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. Please see the enrollment form. Bridgingbrightersmiles.org/forms Still have questions, please call 262.896.9891.

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

Information coming soon!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/125SG4awcs5rF9jh6XzD4LW9IPtklDYRa/view?usp=sharing

From Ms. Jennifer Schill:

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. jennifer.schill@ldfschool.org

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

FRIDAY SEPT. 25TH -- 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)

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

• A comprehensive needs assessment that identifies the school’s strengths and challenges in key areas affecting student achievement
• A comprehensive plan for long-term improvement, created with stakeholders and designed to address identified needs
• Regular evaluation of the program and updating of the plan as necessary
• Appropriately licensed teachers and qualified paraprofessionals

Infinite Campus Parent Portal

2026-2027 School Year Calendar

2026 Warrior Cross Country Schedule

2026 5th and 6th Grade Warrior Football Schedule

2026 7th and 8th Grade Warrior Football Schedule

2026 Warrior Volleyball Schedule