Boozhoo Warrior Families,

We hope you are able to join us for many upcoming events here at the school. On Monday, May 6 we have our last family engagement evening of the school year from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. There will also be a Title I parent meeting and Title VI public hearing on that day as well. A delicious dinner will be served for all families that attend.

Our spring concerts are on Tuesday, May 21 in the big gym. Grades KG, 2, 4 is from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm and grades 5-8 is from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Thank you to Ms. Wingo and Ms. Hernandez for all their time and efforts diligently preparing our students for this special event. We are excited for our students to showcase all their hard work and many amazing talents!

The last day of the 2023-2024 school year is Thursday, June 6. This is an early release day. Buses will depart school at 12:25 pm. Summer school starts on Monday, June 17. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Every day is a great day to be a Warrior!

Respectfully,

Principal Fieck

May 1: School Board Meeting 5:00/Library

May 5: Cinco de Mayo

May 6: Family Engagement Night 3:45-6:00/Big Gym

May 10: Humility Pow Wow Celebration 2:15-Grand Entry/Indian Bowl

May 12: Mother's Day

May 14: LUHS Graduate Senior Walk at LDF/8:00-10:00

May 17: No School-Professional Development Day for Staff

May 21: Spring Concert-K, 2nd, 4th 2:00-3:00/Big Gym-Middle School-5th-8th 6:00-7:00 (Ukulele too)

May 22: 8th Grade Transition Day 8:30-2:30/LUHS

May 24: Faculty vs. 8th Grade (Football) 2:00-3:20

May 27: Memorial Day Holiday/No School

May 30: Last day for 4K

LDF Art Teacher, Ms. Katie Black has picked...2nd grade student Wayne Schuman. Wayne is an independent, hard working student that comes up with creative ideas for his work. It is always fun to see what Wayne makes next.

The good times were really rolling at LDF school for a couple of weeks during PE classes mid April. Students & Staff laced up with rented skates, hairnets & helmets, wrist guards, & knee pads everything needed to head out onto the gym floor safely! PE instructors (who were very very patient and filled with skating knowledge) guided students around every corner. From beginners to well seasoned staff, the eight wheel dance was happening! Thanks again for all who made this rare opportunity possible! Community Health (hairnet donations) Admin, tons of Staff, Skate Time rentals, and more!

From left to right-Back Row: Thomas McBurney, Kodiak Williams, Eric Zimmerman, Gavin Smith, Seth LaBarge, Michael Kmiecik, David Wolfe, Elliot Brownrigg-Johnson, Robert Quinones, Front Row: Kasiah Chapman, Connor Wolfe, Matthew Schuman, Thomas Wolfe, Mylee Nacotee, & Raevin Jack.

From left to right-Back Row: Sharon-Lee Bauman, Kimberly Poupart-Brownrigg, Jazmine Chapman, Jordyn Durant, Clarice Mitchell, Dennis TwoCrow, Bebo Theobald-Doud, Ryan Mendez, Lauren Johnson, Janessa Lussier, Toryana Soulier, Saphyra Armstrong, JoAnn Mitchell-Front Row: Kailix Zimmerman, William Schuman, Ryan St.Germaine, Kain LaBarge, Felix Ernst, Jaydon Trevizo, Nick Reyes, Jared Bickford, Koltyn Burgess, Tricia Boyd, Kailia Sunn, & Alina BigJohn.

Come help the fairy tale characters solve their problems! Monday, May 6th-3:45-6:00 in the big gym. Please see fun flyer for more info!

Meets are subject to change. Please stay up to date via the school website & FB page.

The community is invited to attend this annual event on Sunday, May 5th from 3-6:00 p.m. at the Old Bingo Hall in Lac du Flambeau. Please bring a dish to pass (if able) for our walleye fish fry potluck. Please call 715.439.9922 for more information.

Lakeland Swim Club is offering 2-week sessions for NEW Swimmers and Current LSC Club members. Sessions have a limited number of available spots. Starting April 29th. Please see flyer for all of the details and you can register at their website: Lakelandloons.org

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!

What Are Your Needs? Food? Clothing? Books & Magazines? ALL of these items are FREE at Lakeland Pantry. Located at 1707 Hwy. 51 North, Arbor Vitae. Please call 715.358.2222 for more information.

Apply online today at jobs.elior-na.com or by calling toll free 1.844.354.6762

Come celebrate HER courage and confidence! GOTR event, on Saturday, May 18th 9:00-1:00. Location is at Minocqua Winter Park, 7543 Squirrel Hill Rd - Minocqua. For more information please see the flyer.

Learn Powwow etiquette & fun facts-dance along during the demonstrations-hear stories from the powwow trail-singing provided by Thomas Cain. This is a free virtual program, on Wednesday, May 22nd from 6:00-7:30. Registration is required. To register, please visit their website wihist.org/WIPowwows For more info please contact Liz Arbuckle at liz.arbuckle@wisconsinhistory.org

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!

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Dear Warrior Families-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.

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.

The Wolf teaches us Humility. Humility is being humble and not arrogant. Recognizing and acknowledging that there is a higher power than man and it is known as Gichi-Manidoo, is to be deemed truly humble. To express deference or submission to the Creator through the acceptance that all beings are equal is to capture the spirit of humility. The expression of this humility is manifested through the consideration of others before ourselves. In this way, the Wolf became the teacher of the lesson. He bows his head in the presence of others out of deference, and once hunted, will not take of food until it can be shared with the pack. His lack of arrogance and respect for his community is a hard lesson, but integral in the Aboriginal way.

5/10 -- GRAND ENTRY 2:15--POWWOW BEGINS AT 2:30 - LOCATION - INDIAN BOWL (weather permitting-LDF SCHOOL BIG GYM RAIN LOCATION)

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

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