MINWAAJIMAA NEWSLETTER
LDF NEWSLETTER
School Arrival Time:
7:40AM Breakfast
8:05AM Bell
8:10 Homeroom
Warrior Families,
February may be a shorter month, but it is filled with meaningful learning and opportunities for connection at school. Our students are working hard in their classrooms, and we are proud of the progress they continue to make each day.
February is a great time to focus on kindness and friendship, reminding students that respect and compassion are essential parts of our school community. As winter weather continues, please remember to send students to school dressed appropriately for outdoor recess and possible weather changes. We appreciate your help in keeping students safe and ready to learn.
For our February attendance incentive students have the opportunity to turn attendance into hearts! February 2 - February 27, students with 90% attendance or better will earn different size hearts to help their classroom win a classroom donut party. Consistent attendance is key to success. All students are eligible for incentives throughout the school year for having positive and perfect attendance. Please make every effort to have your child at school on time each day. Even one or two missed days can make it harder for students to keep up. Thank you for partnering with us to build strong attendance habits.
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.
Don’t forget to dress your student appropriately for the weather – layers are always a good idea for winter.
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 for your ongoing support and partnership. We value the strong connection between home and school and look forward to a productive and positive month ahead. Every day is a great day to be a Warrior!
With Gratitude,
Ben Fieck
Principal
Upcoming Important Dates for February 2026
February 2 - 5th - 15th Annual Ojibwe Winter Games (10:00-3:15)
February 2 - 27 Kindness Challenge Month
February 4 -11th - Scholastic Book Fair (8:00-3:30) see flyer for specific days and times.
February 4 - World Read Aloud Day - Coordinated by Merle Scharmann - Board members reading in classrooms-specific times noted.
February 4 - School Board Meeting - (5:00-6:30) Library
February 5 - Parent Teacher Conferences (4:00-6:00)
February 10 - Parent Teacher Conferences (4:00-6:00)
February 11 - Regional Spelling Bee (9:30-12:30) Auditorium
February 13 - M/S Valentines Dance (4:00-6:00)
February 16 - NO School/Professional Development Day for Staff
February 27 - Powwow - Bravery (2:30-3:15) Big Gym
Student's began reading menus last year on air. 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 7:00 a.m-7:30 a.m.
Nahaneh Martinez
Mrs. Katie Black, LDF Art Teacher has chosen her February artist of the month: Nahaneh Martinez. Nahaneh is a 5th grade student in Mrs. Maulson's class. He loves to draw! He draws during any spare time he has. His art style is cartoon. He has lots of characters that he has developed through the years. In every project he does, he puts his own twist on it. He is an absolute pleasure to teach.
7th Grade
😋Ms. Lisa Hernandez, LDF Music, & Life Skills Teacher chose the 7th graders! Students prepared chicken parmesan. This was a hands on but manageable meal to prepare. It was a feels "grown-up" and impressive creation. Students learned about breading techniques, using the oven, kitchen teamwork and cleanup!
Mahala Vital-Maulson
🎵Mrs. Kendra Richter has chosen as her January Musician of the Month: Mahala Vital-Maulson. Mahala was chosen for her ability to "jump right in". Even in her first day of music class at our school, she had great musical ideas for ways to add to a song that made our music and class even better.
Aubriella Wolfe
🎵Mrs. Kendra Richter has also chosen as her January Musician of the Month: Aubriella Wolfe. Aubriella was chosen as musician of the month for her focus and persistence in music class. Even if others struggle to maintain focus, Aubriella tries her best and helps create amazing music!
BECOME A FOSTER GRANDPARENT
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.
ATTENDANCE WORKS
🍏🍎Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early
Keep Your Child On Track in Middle and High School: Pay Attention to Attendance
Help Your Child Succeed in Preschool and Kindergarten: Build the Habit of Good Attendance
7 Grandfather Teachings --
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 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH 2:30-3:15
BIG GYMNASIUM
CELEBRATING BRAVERY/COURAGE
INTRODUCING HONESTY
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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