Muskego Lakes Family Newsletter
May 3, 2024
Dear Muskego Lakes Families,
The next two weeks, students at Muskego Lakes will take the Spring iReady Assessment for Reading and Math. Traditionally, standardized assessments given three times a year are used by teachers to monitor student growth throughout the year and from year to year. At Muskego Lakes, students also use these assessments to track their own progress. This is because we believe our students should know the "WHY" behind the assessments, be able to celebrate their growth and plan next steps. In fact, many of our students look forward to the spring assessment because they want to see how much they grew!
This doesn't mean that there isn't any stress or anxiety for some students. To help your child prepare, keep conversations focused on trying their best, taking their time and trusting themselves when they don't know the answer. iReady assessments do not impact student grades but they are used to make education decisions to best support student learning. These tests are dynamic in that they deliver questions to students based on how well they are doing - dialing up the difficulty when they show proficiency in a skill and dialing down the difficulty when they struggle. In doing this, it is a guarantee that every student will get questions that are beyond their current understanding. We encourage students to pause think about what they know within the problem and make an educated guess. Reminding your child that this will happen will reduce anxiety when they get tough questions.
Like our students, we look forward to reviewing the assessment results, celebrating student growth and planning next steps!
In partnership,
Rachel and Nancy
Muskego Lakes Principals
Important Dates Ahead
May 3: Glow Dance 5-7pm
May 8: PTO Meeting 6:30pm
May 9: Spring Band Concert @ PAC
May 14: Spring Choir Concert @PAC
May 22: Tailgate at the Lakes 3:30-6:00pm
May 28: Community Day Trips 5-7th Grade
May 29: 8th Grade Great America Trip
May 30: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 6pm
Summer Learning Academy Update
A few updates for families that have students signed up for SLA.
- All families can check their child's SLA schedule and make changes if they want.
- Please make sure that your child's schedule indicates the details for AM transportation and PM transportation.
- If you have any concerns about your child's schedule, fill out this Inquiry Form with the details of the issue.
- To be put on the waiting list for a course that you wanted please fill out the correct form below.
To review the previously communicated information sent out via infinite Campus, click HERE.
End of Year Community Day Trips
On Tuesday, May 28th 5-7th grade students at Muskego Lakes will particpate in their grade level's end of the year community day trip. Permission slips for 5-7th grades will be coming home next week. Students will be going to:
- 5th Grade: Garcade (Arcade and Pinball)
- 6th Grade: OAW Indoor Sports Complex
- 7th Grade: Luxe Golf
On Wednesday, May 29th 8th grade students at Muskego Lakes will be going to Great America. Information has already been sent home regarding this trip to 8th grade families.
Muskego Lakes Cross Country Fall 2024
Are you ready to run and to have fun? Muskego Lakes Cross Country is open to all students in grades 5-8 for the Fall 2024 season! Please click 2024 Cross Country Practice and Meet Schedule to see if the tentative practice and meet times will fit with your child’s fall schedule. If so, follow the steps linked HERE to register by Monday, August 5th, 2024.
What is NJHS?
Description: NJHS is a club for 8th graders that values academics, leadership, citizenship, service and character. Students participate in activities that help their school and community.. Students will be expected to attend monthly meetings and complete service hours throughout the school year.
Criteria for Membership: Students must meet the following criteria in order to receive an invitation to join:
GPA of 3.5 consistently all quarters in 6th grade and quarters 1-3 in 7th grade
Must Maintain a 3.5 GPA quarter 4 in 7th grade and all quarters of 8th grade
PBIS Data consideration - (Tardies, TAB outs, Office Referrals, Bus behavior, Guest Teacher write ups)
Meets School PRIDE (teacher evaluation)
Completion of an application - demonstrating how student shows the core values of NJHS
Scholarship - Honors and awards earned for academic excellence
Community/School Involvement - Activities in which you have participated in
Ex: school clubs, teams, scouts, musical groups, major accomplishments, etc.
Service - Voluntary contributions done without compensation
Leadership - Experiences drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.
Any 7th grade student who meets the above criteria will be invited to apply for NJHS next week. Students given an invite will need to complete their application by May 23rd if they are interested in being a part of NJHS. Once accepted, students will be a part of NJHS during their 8th grade year.
Tailgate at the Lakes Hosted By Student Council
Come join the MLMS Tailgate at the Lakes bags tournament on Wednesday, May 22 from 3:30-6:00pm. All students are welcome and it’s free to attend!
If students are wanting to enter the bags tournament, they must have a partner. If your child does not have a partner but wants to play, please contact us and we’ll make sure to get them partnered up. It is $5 per team or $2.50 per person. Students are welcome to team up with someone in a different grade level to create a team. Sign up forms are located in Student Services or linked HERE and need to be turned in by Tuesday, May 14.
If students does not want to enter the tournament, they are still welcome to come watch, hang out with friends and play other yard games! There will be music and concessions available for purchase. In order to attend, please sign your child up by Friday, May 17 HERE so we can plan for the appropriate amount of staffing.
Finally, if you are willing to lend the school your bags set for the evening, please sign up on this document HERE. We greatly appreciate you considering doing this so we can have many games happening at once.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please reach out to Rebecca Heimerl (rebecca.heimerl@muskegnorway.org) or Carolyn Koeller (carolyn.koeller@muskegnorway.org)
Last Chance Today To Order Spirit Wear!
Today is the last day to grab your Muskego Lakes Spirit Wear before it’s too late! Items range from a variety of shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, and pants. If you are interested click HERE. Orders will be available for pickup at the school approximately 3 weeks after store close date or can be mailed directly to your home address for a fee.
Help Us Celebrate Our Staff, Give A Staff Shout-Out!
Is there a member of the Muskego Lakes staff who has been especially kind? helpful? Went out of their way to help you or their child? Help us celebrate and recognize them!
To do so, you can complete the form HERE. We will be taking nominations until Thursday, May 9th, 2024. Thank you for helping us honor our staff here at Muskego Lakes!
We Need Your Help For Staff Appreciation Week 2024
The MLMS PTO has planned a fun filled week in the works for all of the awesome Muskego Lakes staff! They are looking for support to make their plans a reality. If you can volunteer or donate, please check out what is needed HERE.
8th Grade Celebration & Donations from 5th-7th Grade Families
The end of the year is an exciting time for all students, but especially for our 8th graders and their families. In order to ensure we are able to make it a great celebration for the eighth grade students and their families, we are bringing back the tradition of asking any family in grades 5-7th grade to help support this event. However, if you are an 8th grade family, we do still welcome your support as well.
If you are a 5-7th grade family, and are willing to volunteer or donate please sign up HERE. Any items should be dropped off at MLMS by May 28th. If you'd rather, there is an option monetary donation, using Venmo. These cash donations will help support donuts, pizza, and filling in any items that are not purchased.
If you are an 8th grade family:
May 30th is just around the corner! The 8th grade celebration is sponsored by MLMS PTO + 8th grade contributions ($12 per student), details on the flyer shown below.
If you are interested in volunteering you can also sign-up HERE.
Lost & Found
Is your child missing something? We have quite the collection of lost and found here at school. Encourage your child to stop outside student services and check for their item.
Shown below are the upcoming co-curricular events at Muskego Lakes.
If a change occurs from the date of this newsletter, we post on Infinite Campus in the announcement section. We commit to letting students/families know about changes and updating Infinite Campus announcements as soon as possible once we've been notified of a change.
For more detailed information about MLMS events, click here.
Is your child interested in particpating in a Muskego Athletic Camp?
Check out all the various camps offered this summer by clicking here for more information!
Get Involved By Joining The Muskego Lakes PTO!
Please consider joining the Muskego Lakes PTO. We meet monthly in the MLMS library at 6:30pm. We always welcome new faces and would love to hear your ideas on how we can make this an amazing school year ahead!!
Our last meeting Dates for the 23-24 School Year is May 8th.
SIgn Up Today for Mid-Week Munchies
Every Wednesday the Muskego Lakes PTO is looking for volunteers to donate snacks to our teachers and staff. This greatly helps them make it through the week and brighten their day. You can donate snacks or a group of families can donate. We have roughly 100 staff members. Snacks can be anything you'd like. Please sign up for a date HERE if you can. Drop off will be in the front office by 8am on the Wednesday you sign up.
Thank you in advanced for helping spoil our staff.
Are you interested in working for Muskego-Norway?
To view current support staff job vacancies, click HERE
Reminders for the Lunchroom
In an effort to ensure students can move through the lunch lines efficiently, we ask that you remind your student to ensure that they bring their school ID card with them to lunch daily or ensure that they have gotten their finger scanned.
For your convenience, we have linked helpful resources. You can always find the link to updated lunch menus, at the end of this newsletter.
2023-24 Lunch Prices:
- Elementary Lunch: $2.55
- MS Lunch 1: $2.95
- MS Lunch 2: $3.50
- MS Creation Station: $3.90
- Milk Carton: $.50
- MHS Ala carte meal rates as noted on the monthly menu will apply.
Questions related to the food service program can be directed to Benny D’Epiro, Food Service Director at 262-971-1790 x4522.
Clinical Psychology Associates Services
We are proud to continue to partner with Clinical Psychology Associates (CPA) to offer on-site counseling services for students enrolled in Lakeview Elementary, Mill Valley Elementary, Bay Lane Elementary, Lake Denoon Middle, Muskego Lakes Middle, and Muskego High School. For information about CPA’s services and therapists or to get started with an appointment, please visit our website.
Muskego Norway School District Calendar
Please make note of days off and important events on the 23-24 calendar. It is ideal to make dentist and doctor appointments on days we do not have school whenever possible.
Thank you!
Save the Dates for the Summer Movie Series
The FREE Summer Movie Series community movie night is back! Muskego community families and friends are invited to come enjoy a movie on Muskego High School’s Inpro Athletic Field on the video scoreboard! The first movie in the series is Cars 3 on May 10th starting at 7:00 pm, followed by The Super Mario Bros Movie on June 13th, and wrapping up the summer with our teen night viewing of Miracle on August 8th! Bring your family, friends, and a blanket to enjoy these free events! Muskego Food Pantry donations will be accepted at the entrance gate!
Muskego Lakes Middle School
Website: https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/muskegolakes/
Location: W124 S8009 North Cape Rd.
Phone: 262-971-1860
Twitter: @MLMSmuskies