Beagle Bulletin November 7, 2024

Hello Lake Bluff Families,

Tonight is our Open House. Open House is your child's opportunity to share their learning experiences with you. They will be your guide throughout the building, including their classroom. We hope to see you this evening.

Please remind your student that they are not permitted to use the parking lot as a walkway. It is very dangerous and we want to make sure everyone stays safe.

Kind Regards,

Johanna French, Interim Principal

This year we are implementing a new K-8 English and Language Arts (ELA) curriculum, EL Education. K-8 families are invited to join us on November 7, 2024 in the Lake Bluff Cafetorium from 6:30-7pm to learn more about the curriculum.

EL Education is based on the latest research in the science of reading and development, ensuring that learners build strong foundational skills in the early grades and continue to develop their comprehension and writing abilities as they progress. Additionally, the EL Education curriculum aligns with Wisconsin's Act 20 requirements, ensuring that every learner receives the support needed to develop strong reading skills.

Every week we will try to showcase some important people that you may not know who contribute to the success of Lake Bluff.

Mr. Megna is our head evening custodian. If you are here after school, you may see Mr. Megna walking around. Mr. Megna has worked at the District for 7 years at all the buildings. Fortunately for us, Lake Bluff is now his full time home. You may recognize him from the Halloween Parade as the Mad Hatter.

Mr. Megna's Fun Fact: Mr. Megna is on a pool league, is an avid chess player and a recreational astronomer. What interesting and diverse set of hobbies!

• NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • SEED Social – 8:30 AM (City Market, Shorewood)

• FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • SEED Social – 7 PM (Waterford Wine & Spirits, Milwaukee)

• APRIL 9, 2025 • Swing Wine Pull Social – 7PM (SCOUT Wine Merchants)

RSVPs appreciated, not required.

Dine for Dough at Rocky Rococo at Bayshore Town Center, 410 W. Silver Spring Drive and 20% of your purchase will go to support SEED. Dine in or carryout. Order at ORDER.ROCKYROCOCO.COM must enter SEED in coupon code box at checkout. If you dine in person, please let them know you are dining for SEED.

When you attend events at the Marcus Center you can save on tickets while fundraising for SEED. Click here to view available shows and purchase tickets using our group code: SEED.

Held in spring at Discovery World, Swing with Shorewood is SEED’s annual fundraising event combines dinner, dancing, music, raffles, and a silent auction! A weeklong online auction coincides with the event and offers donated items and services from local businesses, families and staff.

Gala date: Saturday, May 3, 2025, at St. Kate, The Arts Hotel

Impact of Technology on Kids

Franklin Public Schools and Pewaukee School District will be hosting a Family Info Series that will educate parents about the impact that technology is having on our children. Franklin Public Schools is targeting audiences of the Milwaukee Metro area while Pewaukee is targeting the Waukesha area although anyone from anywhere can attend either. Please see the flyer for dates and find one that works best for you! You can also view the movie at childhood2movie.com

Join us for the annual Shorewood fall yard clean-up. The event takes place on Saturday, November 2nd from 9a-12p and provides an opportunity for Shorewood students and residents to connect with older and disabled neighbors. No job takes longer than 3 hours. Sign up to do light yard work and get a free t-shirt, Culver’s coupon and a donut. Students can earn NHS hours for participating.

For questions, reach out to Becca Pipkorn at shorewoodcleansup@gmail.com

You can sign up using the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCXgHEEHxIgxtlS_VBELLhuMR1eth4g-6U_rDXioBXo0MRiQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

7th Grade Science Teacher Claire Bernatz will lead her class in a light project that takes place in our very own backyard at the Ghost Train Bridge. Six student projects will be displayed on the bridge. The event will be held on November 8th at 6pm. Come support our students and stay for the light show!

We are excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming community engagement sessions as we embark on an important journey to shape the future of our education system for the Shorewood School District. Your voice is essential in mapping our future, and we want to ensure that families and community members have the opportunity to contribute. During these sessions we will discuss the district’s needs, and gather valuable insights from you to help shape our roadmap through 2030.

Upcoming Engagement Opportunities:

Virtual Session
Monday, November 11, 2024
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81206765508

In-Person Session
Thursday, November 14, 2024
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the High School Library Media Center

Focus Groups
Dates: Wednesday, November 13 & Thursday, November 14

For a complete list of session times and to sign up, please visit this link.

We value your voice and hope you will join us at one or more of these sessions to share your thoughts and help shape the direction of our district. For those interested in a deeper involvement, we welcome you to join our Visioning and Strategic Planning Committee. More information on this process can be found here.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our schools and the students we serve.

Did you know Shorewood has an athletics booster club? The Shorewood Booster Club (SBC) is a volunteer staffed, donation and fundraising driven organization that supports Shorewood athletics in all the Shorewood schools. Each year the SBC puts thousands of dollars toward uniforms for our high school teams, team equipment and supplies, and PE supplies for our elementary schools and middle school. Did you know that the SBC buys most of the SHS sports uniforms?!? Take a moment to check out our website and learn a little more about the SBC. Join now, show your Greyhound pride and support Shorewood athletes!

https://www.shorewoodboosterclub.org/become-a-member.html

The District welcomes Dr. Kentaro Iwasaki to discuss building equity in math classrooms. Please join us on November 21st at 6pm. The event will take place at Shorewood High School LMC South.

Are you thinking about running for school board? Do you have questions about running for an elected position? Join board members Becky Freer and Ellen Eckman on November 13th at 7pm in the Corner Bakery to learn more and get your questions answered. Whether you've attended meetings in the past, you're thinking of getting involved for the first time, you're new to the Village, or you're a longtime resident, we'd love to hear from you.

The Shorewood Arts & Crafts Fair is returning to celebrate its 44th year on Sunday, December 1 from 10am to 3pm at Shorewood High School. Admission is $4 and proceeds benefit all Shorewood Athletics programs. (Use this coupon for $1 off admission.) Get a start on your holiday shopping and support regional artists and crafters!

Volunteers are needed to help make the day a success! It’s a fun atmosphere and the vendors are so appreciative of the help the Shorewood community provides. Please consider signing up HERE or https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040449AFAE2AAB9-53018807-shorewood

Thank you!

Shorewood Booster Club

The Shorewood School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or parental status, gender identity or expression, veteran status, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, activities, or employment with the District. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following designee handles inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer, 1701 E. Capitol Drive, Shorewood, WI 53211, 414-961-2854, humanresources@shorewood.k12.wi.us.