Beagle Bulletin April 17, 2025

Hello Lake Bluff Families,

Last week, we have a wonderful assembly! Students are about to embark on their work on the Centennial Mural. To kick things off, Lauren Courter, our art teacher, and Ben Tyjeski, author of The Lake Bluff Story in Art Tiles, gave an outstanding presentation to our students.

The students are all a buzz about Hot Dog Day. If you haven't filled out the form for your student's order, please do so. We need a form completed for every student by April 25. We appreciate your help in gathering this information.

Finally, I wanted to remind you there is no school tomorrow. For those of you who celebrate, I wish you a peaceful Good Friday and a Happy Easter.

Thank you and have a wonderful week!

Kind Regards,

Johanna French, Principal

A long-standing Lake Bluff tradition, Hot Dog Day is a lunchtime picnic with families in attendance. This year's picnic will occur from 12:00-1:00pm on June 5th. Students can order a school lunch, including a turkey hot dog or veggie dog, chips, juice box, and a cookie. Please note regular school lunch fees apply.

This year, every student will receive a FREE Hot Dog Day shirt. Please indicate your student's shirt size. Please note we will not be able to exchange sizes, so please make sure you order correctly.

Please complete ONE FORM PER STUDENT by Friday, April 25. Please click on your student's teacher to complete their form. If you have multiple students, you will need to complete the form multiple times. Thank you!

5K- Ms. Mandella

5K- Ms. Neuville

5K- Ms. Young

1st Grade- Ms. Helms

1st Grade- Ms. Kalt

2nd Grade- Ms. AuBuchon

2nd Grade- Ms. Meidl

MAC 1- Ms. Cassidy & Ms. Gehl

3rd Grade- Mr. Dittl

3rd Grade- Ms. Mueller

4th Grade- Ms. Dean

4th Grade- Ms. Manke

MAC 2- Ms. Conigliaro & Ms. Gruber

5th Grade- Mr. Pandya

5th Grade- Mr. Peterka

6th Grade- Ms. McCarthy

6th Grade- Ms. Willoak

MAC 3- Ms. Miller & Ms. O’Malley

If you would like to order an extra hot dog day shirt for friends or family, please use these links:

Adults - https://lakebluffpto.membershiptoolkit.com/store/product/2025-HDD-ADULT

Youth - https://lakebluffpto.membershiptoolkit.com/store/product/2025-HDD-YOUTH

The orchestra students will welcome guests for pre-concert activities starting at 3:30 PM, including face painting, crafts, and an instrument petting zoo. The concert begins at 4:30 PM and features a mix of classical and popular music. Performers include the 7th & 8th Grade Orchestras as well as special guests the Lake Bluff & Atwater 6th Grade Orchestra! The audience is encouraged to bring a blanket to sit up close to the orchestra; conventional seating will also be available. All ages are welcome to this family-friendly event!

Free admission, thanks to support from Brass Bell Music Store.

Please join us, and thanks for spreading the word!

Family Music Nights, Lake Bluff Cafeteria

Our students will sing, play games, dance, and share what they are learning in music class. Guests of all ages are encouraged to participate.

Tuesday, April 29

Grade 3, 6:00

Wednesday, April 30

MAC 2, 5:40

Grade 4, 6:40

Questions?

Contact Ms. Liisa Church, Lake Bluff’s Music Teacher

lchurch@shorewood.k12.wi.us

(414) 963-6972 x 4205

We hope to see you there!

-Ms. Church

Dear Shorewood Staff and Families/Caregivers,

As part of our ongoing commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our students, staff, and patrons of the Recreation Department, the Shorewood School District is conducting a review of our safety protocols and our Districtwide Emergency Management Plan. One of the first steps in the process is to invite you to participate in two upcoming engagement sessions. Your input is valuable as we work to enhance our safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and overall culture of school safety.

“Let’s Talk About Safety” engagement sessions will take place:

• Monday, May 12, 2025 from 6:00-7:30 pm

• Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 6:00-7:30 pm

During these sessions, we will review current practices and seek your feedback to inform and update our Safety Plan.

Thank you for your ongoing support. We look forward to collaborating with you. RSVP Today!

Unconscious bias is a deeply rooted, automatic response that affects how we perceive and interact with others-often without realizing it. It influences hiring, healthcare, education, justice, and more.

Join us, along with Judge Derek Mosley, Tuesday, May 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the SHS Auditorium for a 90 minute training session designed to help you recognize and reduce unconscious bias in your daily life and work.

You’ll learn how to:

• Define and measure unconscious bias

• Understand its history and impact

• Identify how it shapes decision-making

• Apply techniques to mitigate bias

This session includes space for conversation and reflection. All are encouraged to attend.

We are thrilled to invite you to our annual gala on May 3rd, held at the stunning St. Kate The Arts Hotel! This special evening promises great entertainment, community, and a chance to support our shared mission of excellence in education. Join us as we celebrate the incredible community of families, businesses, teachers, and administrators that makes Shorewood Public Schools exceptional. Visit our event page to RSVP or learn more: https://www.shorewoodseed.org/events/swing/

If you can't attend in person, don’t worry! Our online auction, running from April 25–May 4, offers you an opportunity to participate from afar and help us continue the vital work we do for Shorewood’s schools.

Join District 10 Representative, Darrin Madison, and his staff every other Friday from noon to 2pm for Office Hours. Rep. Darrin Madison will share your questions, concerns, and ideas for District 10 and Wisconsin. Here's the upcoming schedule, with locations and dates:

-April 18th @ Glendale Stone Creek (6969 N Port Washington Rd)

-May 2nd @ Riverwest Colectivo (2999 N Humboldt Blvd)

-May 16th @ Shorewood Colectivo (4500 N Oakland Ave)

-May 30th @ Glendale Stone Creek (6969 N Port Washington Rd)

Make a plan to share your thoughts on the state budget to ensure Wisconsin kids get what they need after 16 consecutive years of state budgets that have failed to keep pace with inflation. It’s time to end the cycle and store our commitment-and our constitutional obligation-to our children.

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.