Beagle Bulletin October 4, 2024

Lake Bluff Elementary School Family Newsletter

Dear Lake Bluff Families,

Tuesday, October 1st was the kick-off of our PTO’s main fundraiser, the Lake Bluff Beagle Dash (occurring October 10). This year, our school is raising funds that will allow the PTO to continue to provide and expand enrichment opportunities that strengthen our school community. Our goal is to raise at least $25,000, and, if you'd like to, we are inviting YOU to help!

Funds raised last year were used to finance The All School Read, Math Game Night, Family Movie Night, yearbooks for EVERY student, Educational Grants, Artist in Residence, New Family Popsicle Social, 5th and 6th Grade Dance, 6th Grade Celebration, Welcome Back Breakfast for Staff, and so much more.

Please click here to find out how to register, sign up to volunteer, prizes and more. We are so grateful to have such a supportive community, so thank you for all you do. We truly could not do it without you!

We did meet our first goal of registrations, so the students won a "Mismatch Day" on Monday, October 7. We can't wait to see what outfits they come up with! I am still working on mine.

I hope you all enjoy your weekend,

Johanna French, Interim Principal

Walk To School Day

What an amazing start to the day! The SHS and SIS Band were playing together, there was a couple selfie stations with the Beagle, a DJ, The Shorewood Police greeting students and pencil and sticker giveaways. WOW!! Thank you PTO for organizing and all the amazing volunteers!

A Message from Rebecca Benedict, Dean of Students

Reminder: Playground Use Outside of School Hours

As a friendly reminder, our school playground is supervised during school hours ONLY. Outside of these times, it is important for parents and guardians to actively supervise their children to ensure safe play. We appreciate your cooperation in helping maintain a positive experience for all families who enjoy this space after school hours. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school community safe and respectful!

Conferences

Conferences will be held on the following days:

October 16 (4K only)

October 17 & 18 (4k-6th grade)

Please click on the name of your teacher to schedule your conference.

2nd: Ms. AuBuchon & Ms. Meidl

5th: Mr. Pandya & Mr. Peterka

6th: Ms. Wllloak

6th: Ms. McCarthy

MAC 1: YOUNGERS Ms. Cassidy & Ms. Gehl

MAC 1: OLDERS Ms. Cassidy & Ms. Gehl

MAC 2: Ms. Gruber & Ms. Conigliaro

MAC 3: Ms. Miller & Ms. O'Malley

Orchestra: Ms. Nolan

Band: Ms. Myszewski

Meet our Staff

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

Tracy Yothsackda (Ms. Yo)

Ms. Yo is our extraordinary health aid. In addition to caring for our students and their medical needs, Ms Yo is also our PTO president and a Lake Bluff Parent. You can reach her in the health office

from 8:15-3:30 (2:30 on Wednesdays). Ms. Yo works together closely with our district nurse Kelly Barlow Eichman.

Ms. Yo's Fun Fact: Ms. Yo and her husband, while working for Midwest Airlines, went to Rome JUST for dinner. Now that is one fun date!

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

Shorewood School District Hosts October WPEN Meeting

Join us for a community engagement opportunity on October 16 with Wisconsin Public Education Network (WPEN) to learn about finance issues impacting our schools. They will discuss state funding for 2025-2027, 2024 referendum activity throughout the state of Wisconsin, and highlight the needs and accomplishments of the Shorewood School District. The meeting will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Shorewood High School in the Library Media Center. Register to attend in person or via Zoom.

Mapping Our Future: Take The Full Survey Today!

As you know, the Shorewood School District is embarking on a visioning and strategic planning process during the 2024-25 school year and we'll be addressing the following needs:

-Evaluate our educational model

-Investigate trends in K-12 and higher education and implications for our schools

-Respond to challenges of state funding for public education

-Identify options for financial sustainability

Your feedback is vital as we take the next steps in mapping out what the future of education will look like in the Shorewood School District. You will have an opportunity to take the full survey this Friday! Visit shorewoodfuture.org for more information.

Fall Yard Clean Up Volunteers Needed

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

Shorewood Community FItness Center Presents: Eat, Move, & Find Your Groove!

Join us Wednesday, October 9th to learn how to unlock the simple steps in lifelong nutrition, fitness, and wellness. Book signing to follow.

Zombie Fun Run

Join us for the spookiest fun run of the year, the Halloween Zombie Fun Run! Lace up your running shoes, put on your scariest costume, and get ready for a two-mile run of zombie proportions at Spector Field. Bring the entire family! Kids 10 and under get to participate for free! Don't miss out on this fang-tastic opportunity to support the Shorewood High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams. Your registration feels will go directly to their efforts. Register online at shorewoodrecreation.org or visit the Shorewood Community Fitness Center in person.

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.