Lake Denoon Family Newsletter

Daily Announcements

2025-26 School Year Calendar

Middle School Academic Guidebook for 2024-25

MNS Health Services Webpage

School Lunch Information

Food Treat - Pre Approval Form

January 15th

MHS Orientation Evening 6:00pm - 8:00pm

January 24th

Professional Development Day - No School

February 5th

Course Information Night at MHS 5:00pm - 8:00pm

June 12th

8th Grade Completion Ceremony 6:00 - 7:00pm

Muskego-Norway Schools is developing our 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, and we want your input! Your support is the foundation of our success, and your feedback is crucial to shaping the future of our schools.

We are offering three opportunities for you to join the conversation:

• January 14 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

• January 16 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

• January 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Meetings will occur at the Educational Services Center (ESC) at S87W18763 Woods Rd.

These sessions will include:

• A review of our previous strategic plans and key performance indicators.

• Time to share your insights on:

• Current strengths

• Growth opportunities

• Aspirations – Where should our district be in five years?

• Results – What data will define success and track progress?

Our schools' success is built on the incredible support we receive from the families and communities we serve. Your perspective matters, and we hope you can attend one session to share your insights to help us fulfill our commitment to continuous improvement.

To help us prepare with adequate space and resources, please RSVP at this link. Please select only one event.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to create an even brighter future for our students!

Planning for the 8th Grade Celebration in June will begin with our first committee meeting. It will be on Monday, January 27th from 6:00 - 7:00pm in the LDMS Library. All families are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!

Fab Lab (short for Fabrication Lab) is an after school club offered at Lake Denoon throughout the school year and is advised by Mr. Todd Sobczyk (Tech Ed Teacher). Fab Lab will create 4 different projects, each geared to a different grade level or grade band. All grade levels will have an opportunity to participate in Fab Lab sometime throughout the school year.

Our first project is for 5th grade students. These students will create custom laser cutout wooden puzzles. During this time students will use the laser machines, power sanders, and paint/stain.

Fab Lab will be held from 3:15 - 4:15 on January 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th in the LDMS woodshop. Please only sign up if you are committing to meeting every single club meeting, as the project will take all 4 days to design and create. Please arrange for your own transportation and prompt pick up at 4:15.

This no fee club is limited to the first 20 students that sign up. Please sign up here. You will receive an email confirming your participation and next steps.

Mr. Todd Sobczyk

todd.sobczyk@muskegonorway.org

5th - 8th Grade Technology Education Teacher

Fab Lab Advisor

The middle school 8th grade boys basketball teams have been having a great season. Keep up the great work!

Families can now purchase a copy of the 2024-25 Lake Denoon Middle School Yearbook via the link below. Yearbooks can be purchased now through February 26, 2025 at a cost of $30.

Use this link to purchase your yearbook. Please note - Middle school yearbooks are not paid through Infinite Campus fees.

Please consider purchasing tickets to come and see our very skilled students performing "Beetlejuice, Jr" on either Friday, March 7th (7 pm) or Saturday, March 8th (2 pm)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 7th - 7 pm

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 8th - 2 pm

The World Language Club will meet on Thursday, January 23rd from 3:05 to 4:30pm, and we will be learning about the country of Korea. World Language Club introduces students to cultures around the world through crafts and different language games. For more information:
LDMS World Language Club

We have recently seen some unique damage to Chromebooks that we want to bring to your attention of our families. Attached is a picture of the most common intentional damage we are experiencing. This is the result of the panel that rests between the keys of the keyboard being intentionally peeled off. This is not something that is easy to do or can happen accidentally. This damaged keyboard costs $90 to replace. Please take a moment to talk with your student about proper Chromebook care.

Please remember that the Chromebook belongs to the district and your student is borrowing it while at Lake Denoon. Purchasing the insurance does not cover intentional damage, please see the Muskego Norway Chromebook Service Plan.

Please contact Monica Keough or Amy Kounelis x7407 with any questions or concerns.

"We are updating our organization's Bylaws. Here is the copy of the bylaws with the proposed changes in red text. Please email ptolakedenoon@gmail.com with any questions! "

Let's have some Snow Fun.... Please consider joining us at Crystal Ridge on Friday, January 24th, from 1-3pm to go tubing. Please click here for additional information and details.

Wednesday, January 15th: 9th Grade Orientation Evening @ MHS 6-8pm

Wednesday, February 5th: Course Information Evening @ MHS 5-8pm

Thursday, February 13th: 8th grade students meet with MHS Counselors @ LDMS to confirm course registration selections,

Please refer to the letter that you received in the mail for specifics on the above mentioned important dates at MHS.

Dear Parents and Students,
We are excited to announce the start of the upcoming volleyball season! Please review the following details about tryouts, practice schedules, and important dates.

Volleyball Tryouts

• 8th Grade Tryouts: Monday, January 27th, 3:05–5:00 PM
• 7th Grade Tryouts: Tuesday, January 28th, 3:05–5:00 PM
• Practice/Call-Backs: Wednesday, January 24th, 3:05–5:00 PM
  (Call-backs are by coach request only. This is not an open invitation. If you have a conflict, you MUST notify your coach in advance.)

Location: School gym, directly after school.

Important Notes

• Sign-Ups are Mandatory by Wednesday, January 22nd.
  Sign-up sheets are located on:
• Mrs. House’s classroom door (for 8th-grade players)
• Ms. Butchart’s classroom door (for 7th-grade players)

• What to Bring:
• Athletic tryout clothes
• Separate gym shoes for practice

• Missing Your Tryout Date: If you cannot attend your scheduled tryout, you MUST contact your coach ahead of time.

Common Questions

• Season Duration: The season begins at the end of January and runs through mid-March, ending with the conference tournament.
• Practice Schedule: Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays until 4:30 PM.
• Match Schedule: Most matches are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from approximately 3:30–5:00 PM.
• Multi-Sport Athletes & Schedule Conflicts: We encourage multi-sport athletes and involved students to try out. We will work to accommodate conflicting schedules to the best of our ability.

Encouragement to Try Out

Students of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. On average, 40 girls try out for 14 spots on each team. We strongly encourage 8th graders who did not make last year’s team to try again!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mrs. House or Ms. Butchart via email or in person.

We’re looking forward to another exciting season of volleyball and hope to see you at tryouts!

Sincerely,
Mrs. House & Ms. Butchart

Looking for something FUN to do on Saturday mornings? LDMS will be hosting Open Gym January 11th from 8-11AM( have ride at 11AM SHARP). Please donate 2 canned good or non-perishable items to benefit our local food pantry. Enter at the Park and Rec doors in the back of the gym.

Future Open Gym Dates:

January 18th

January 25th

Forte Theatre Company - Oliver Jr.

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Phone: 262-971-1820
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