MINWAAJIMAA NEWSLETTER

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7:40AM Breakfast

8:05AM Bell

8:10 Homeroom

Warrior Families,

As we welcome November, it is a wonderful time to reflect on all the things we have to be thankful for. I am especially grateful for our amazing students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and the strong sense of community that makes Lac du Flambeau Public School such a special place to learn and grow.

November provides a great opportunity to focus on kindness, gratitude, and responsibility. We encourage our students to continue demonstrating our schoolwide expectations of Respect Your Self, Respect Others, and Respect the Environment. Whether it is lending a helping hand, including others, showing appreciation, or making responsible choices, these small acts can make a big difference in creating a positive school environment.

This month, we also look forward to recognizing Veterans Day and honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. It is an important opportunity for our students to learn about service, sacrifice, and the importance of showing gratitude to those who have served.

I also want to take a moment to thank our families for their continued partnership and support. Working together, we can help every student feel valued, supported, and successful.

Chi Miigwech for all you do to support our students and school!

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.

Thank you,

Ben Fieck

Principal

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.

November 4 - School Board Meeting 5:00 PM - LDF Library

November 9-13 - Rock Your Mocs Week

November 9 - 12 - Scholastic Book Fair (See flyer for times) LDF Welcome Center

November 12 - Early Release Day 12:15

November 12 - Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM

November 13- NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day for Staff

November 20 - Staff vs. Student Volleyball Game 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Big Gym

November 23-27th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

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.

Mrs. Katie Black, LDF Art Teacher chose, Ms. Nyla Graham. Nyla is a 5th grader in Mr Smith's class. Nyla is a hard working independent artist with lots of ideas. She always has a high level of craftsmanship in her work. Not only is great at art, but is also really nice to her classmates. She is a joy to work with.

😋Ms. Lisa Hernandez, LDF Music, & Life Skills Teacher chose the entire group of 8th grade students that she has in her class. Ms. Lisa noted that these students are SO helpful.

A big round of applause for our 8th-grade Life Skills students, who have earned the title of Chefs of the Month! 🎉From mopping floors and making sure everything is sparkling clean to tackling challenging recipes in the kitchen, these students are learning that being a great chef takes teamwork, hard work, and a little bit of kitchen magic! 🧹🧽🥘We are proud of these students for rolling up their sleeves, learning new skills, and showing that there’s a whole lot more to cooking than just what’s on the plate! 👏❤️

Pictured left to right: Cynthia Abbott, Alynah LaBarge, Kira Smith, Tessa Philemon, Laveyah Wewasson, Hayzelyn Chapman, Rhys Tabobondung, Gerald Meshigaud, Jr., Scarlett Wolfe, & Liz Poupart.

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

🍂🏫Warrior Way Focus Skills for the month of November

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.

NOVEMBER 11TH, VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY

-- 10:00 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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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,

Merle Scharmann LDF Volunteer Coordinator

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• 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
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