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Dear Students, Parents, and Staff,

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful achievements and events that have taken place in our school community.

First and foremost, I am thrilled to share the success of our recent production of The Wizard of Oz. The performances were nothing short of spectacular, showcasing the incredible talent and hard work of our students, teachers, and volunteers. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this musical a memorable experience for all.

Additionally, I am proud to announce that our Book Fair was a tremendous success, raising over $10,000! This remarkable achievement would not have been possible without the enthusiastic participation and support from our entire school community. The funds raised will go a long way in enhancing our library resources and supporting literacy programs.

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your dedication, support, and involvement in our school. Your contributions make our community stronger and more vibrant.

Wishing you all a happy and restful Thanksgiving holiday. May this time be filled with joy, gratitude, and cherished moments with loved ones.

Warm regards,

Chad Schraufnagel
School Administrator

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CREW, CAST AND COACHES AND TEACHERS FOR YOUR FABULOUS PRODUCTION OF THE WIZARD OF OZ! IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE PARENTS WHO HELPED AND PARTICIPATED AND SUPPORTED OUR STUDENTS~ WE APPRECIATE YOU ALL! Sadly we must bid adieu to Kathryn Moers our beloved Production Manager ~ we will miss you Kathryn! Good luck in your next adventure!

Best of luck to our three FIRST Lego League (FLL) teams who will be competing soon in regional tournaments. Team members have been preparing for several months - collaborating, coding, researching, and problem solving - toward a solution to this year’s FLL challenge, “Submerged”. In fact, their challenge was to use creative thinking and LEGO® technology to explore the layers of the ocean and bring their learnings and ideas to the surface as they “sea” into the future.

Team Name: Raining Bricks

1. Riaan Agashe

2. Kavin Ayyapan

3. Nikhil Chinta

4. Tryg Feiker

5. Charlotte LeMoine

6. Leo Rebstock

7. Caleb Rygalski

8. Ben Schuch

Special thanks to their coaches: Jenn Willbond, Elizabeth Majszak, Laura Arnold, Ayyappan Ganesan, and Jens Feiker who have spent countless hours preparing for and facilitating team meetings. Lake Country School appreciates the awesome opportunity that you are providing to our students!

Thanksgiving Break is right around the corner! No school from Nov 25-Nov 29. Please enjoy your time off and we will see you back to school on Monday December 2nd!

Dear Lake Country families,

I hope the school year is going well. With the holidays quickly approaching, I would like families to be aware of some opportunities for assistance. Families can receive holiday assistance from either Lake Country School's Caring and Sharing OR The Christmas Clearing Council. If your family is experiencing financial hardship please reach out to Mrs. Thurin, School Counselor. To set up a meeting at conferences to discuss these opportunities, please email me directly at thurinh@mylakecountryschool.org.

• Lake Country School can assist with obtaining necessary winter gear either through donations or with verifying financial assistance for Lake Country Caring.

• Lake Country School's Caring and Sharing can, in a confidential manner, arrange for holiday gifts to be available for you to pick up here at school.

• The Christmas Clearing Council has assisted hundreds of families with holiday gifts through their program. If you are in financial need of holiday gifts, you can fill out an application for assistance at: http://www.christmasclearingcouncil.org/application. The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

If you are not in need of assistance, but would like to help other families, please click on the following link to sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BADAD2FA3FD0-53284913-caring

Caring and Sharing could not happen without the LCS community’s generosity and support for fellow families.

Sincerely,

Heather Thurin

thurinh@mylakecountryschool.org

IMPORTANT LETTER FROM ARROWHEAD HIGH SCHOOL FOR CURRENT 8TH GRADE FAMILIES

Arrowhead High School requested that we send you this important letter regarding your son or daughter’s transition to high school next year. This letter has information on two important topics: Online enrollment to AHS and Parent Informed Choice for some classes in 9th grade. The new student online enrollment application for the 2025-26 school year will be available Nov. 4 - Dec. 9, 2024, specifically for enrolling students who will be freshmen during the 2025-26 school year.

If you have any questions, contact:

Sue Casetta, Director of Learning at Arrowhead High School

262-369-3611 x4204

casetta@arrowheadschools.org

Our School is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember. You can purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 50 products to choose from and a percentage of every order goes right back to our school! Please click on the Art to Remember Sign and Shop online now!

Join the AHS field hockey staff for a league full of

skills instruction, drills, and scrimmages!

The 2024 fall book fair was a great success with sales totaling $10,318. Profits from each book fair are used to purchase books for the classrooms, library and for the gift book every student receives at the spring fair. Thanks to all the parent volunteers for their help, with extra thanks to Elizabeth Majszak who puts in countless hours as our book fair chairperson. We couldn't have a book fair without all of you! - Mrs. Jensen 📖📖

Spring book fair dates are February 27 to March 7--mark your calendars!

Lake Country PTO is a nonprofit parent teacher organization whose membership includes all staff, parents, and legal guardians of students attending Lake Country School. The PTO’s mission is to establish a close relationship between home and school by advancing opportunities for all parents to become involved in the Lake Country School community.

The PTO sponsors assistance to teachers in classroom settings, raises funds for supplemental educational materials and experiences, supports school and family social interaction, and provides a forum for sharing information on issues that impact our children. The PTO believes that when parents support school through a positive partnership, it offers the best possible learning environment for our children.

www.instagram.com/lcspto/

First Lego League needs your help! We are

a group of fifth grade students working to

find a solution to zebra mussels in the

lakes. Please help us gather information

by filling out this survey!😀 Use the QR code to complete our survey or click on the picture for the link to our survey!

Congratulations to Jameson & Jaxton for their performance with the Sun Prairie Honors Band on Nov. 9th, and congratulations to Kaylee, Emma and Easton for their performance with the Milwaukee Honors Band on Nov. 17

Thanks!
Melissa

Student Council is open to all students in 5-8th grade. We will meet once a month on the second Tuesday of the month till 4:15pm. Activities involve planning spirit days, community service projects and other school activities to build community. See Mrs. Thurin for any questions.

Take the whole family to see A Christmas Carol at the Lake Country Playhouse in Hartland. Get your tickets soon as this show typically sells out! CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO BE TAKEN TO THE LINK TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW! SELLS OUT FAST!

• Set clear limits for daily screen time use AND for specific topic usage. You can create an action plan that works for your family by using the American Academy of Pediatrics' Family Media Plan

• Check in devices with parents or in a general area at night to not disturb sleep

• Limit phone use during homework time

• Practice what you preach--lead by example with your own screen time use

• Monitor media usage- what apps, accounts, sites and games being used

• Discuss safety and respectful behavior with media usage

• Enforce the rules with your agreed upon technology expectations.

• Screen time recommendations from the CDC: CDC: Screen Time vs. Lean Time

• Navigating Social Media recommendations from Common Sense Media

• Screen time recommendations from the AAP: Media and Young Minds

Homework has been around as long as public schools have, and over the years considerable research has been conducted regarding the efficacy of homework practices. Besides contributing to academic success, homework can help teach children how to take responsibility for tasks and how to work independently. Homework helps children develop habits of mind that will serve them well as they proceed through school and through life. Specifically, homework helps children learn how to plan and organize tasks, manage time, make choices, and problem solve. All of these skills contribute to effective functioning in the adult world of work and families. Homework also helps parents stay involved with their child’s education.

We encourage parents to help and assist their children to follow a nightly homework routine. Below are some recommendations from the National Association of School Psychologists. If you have further questions please reach out to your child’s teacher. CLICK HERE FOR HELPFUL HOMEWORK ROUTINES

If you have further questions, concerns or need to collaborate about your child’s education or social/emotional/behavioral health; please reach out to your Student Support Team.

Heather Thurin, School Counselor EXT 132

Kelley Berlin, School Psychologist EXT 134

The Lake Country School District promotes a healthy school environment for students and staff through education and awareness, and by providing and promoting healthy options and opportunities. The Lake Country School District will practice and promote good nutrition within the school setting. Students who practice good nutrition attend school with minds and bodies ready to take advantage of their learning environment. Eating habits are learned early in life. Therefore, the School Board, administrators and staff support a school environment that promotes and encourages lifelong nutritious eating habits.

When sending a school snack with your child, please consider sending only healthy options. Great ideas are: apple slices or other fruit & vegetables, raisins or other dried fruit, cheese sticks, applesauce, baked crackers or pretzels, granola, or Google "smart snacks for schools list".

Sugary birthday treats will not be consumed in the classroom. If they are brought to school individually wrapped, they can be sent home with each student. If the treats are not individually wrapped the parent/guardian who sent the treat to school will be contacted to pick them up.

Find a list of treat ideas on our school website at:

www.MyLakeCountrySchool.org > About Lake Country School > School Wellness

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