Lake Denoon Family Newsletter

Daily Announcements

Middle School Academic Guidebook for 2024-25

MNS Health Services Webpage

School Lunch Information

October 8th

Picture Make-Up/Retake Day

October 9th

LDMS Parent/Teacher Conferences (more information to follow)

October 10th

LDMS Parent/Teacher Conferences (more information to follow)

October 14th

Professional Development Day - No School

November 27th - 29th

Thanksgiving Break - No School

Dear Lake Denoon Families,

Parent-Teacher Conferences are quickly approaching. Conference nights are a great opportunity to strengthen the partnership between home and school! This year, all conferences will be in-person. The dates are as follows:

• Wednesday, October 9th 4:00 - 8:00pm
• Thursday, October 10th 4:00 - 8:00pm

All conferences are by appointment only. Families unable to secure a conference slot should reach out to their child's teacher(s) to find an alternate time. LINKS to sign up for conferences will close Tuesday, October 8th at 8:00am. This will give teachers time to plan for scheduled conferences.

Sign up for a conference HERE.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher(s).

In partnership,

Chad Krupar, Principal

John McEwing, Associate Principal

Dear Lake Denoon Families,

Welcome back! As the new school year begins, we want to emphasize the importance of Academic and Career Planning (ACP) for your student’s educational journey and future success. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at Lake Denoon have a monthly class time for ACP exploration called the Timberwolf Pathfinders. Their first meeting is Friday, October 4. Below is basic information about ACP and how you can help support your child’s learning:

• What is Academic and Career Planning (ACP)? ACP is a comprehensive process that assists students in developing plans for their future.

• Why is ACP important? We want all students to graduate from Muskego High School with a plan for their future. ACP helps students explore their educational and career interests through lessons on self-awareness, goal-setting, and gaining essential skills. The lessons support students making informed decisions about coursework, extracurricular activities, and their future, all while discovering and learning more about themselves and their career interests.

• ACP at Lake Denoon Middle School - Lake Denoon is committed to providing a robust ACP experience for our students. Our monthly lesson topics have been prepared through Wisconsin DPI. ACP advisors will present monthly lessons and offer guidance, resources, and support throughout the ACP process.

• Family Involvement - Lake Denoon will be using the online Xello platform for ACP lessons. An invitation will be sent to parents/guardians for accessing your student’s Xello information that they will be working on each month.

• Below are additional links to help you get acquainted with Xello:

How to Create a Xello Family Account

Welcome to Xello Family

• Spring ACP Conferences- This year, our spring conferences will be focused on your student’s learning in their ACP class. Students will lead the conference, sharing with their parent/guardian about what they’ve learned about themselves during ACP and present the portfolios they’ve created. Stay tuned for more information!

If you have any questions or need further assistance regarding ACP, please don't hesitate to reach out to your student’s ACP Timberwolf Pathfinders Teacher and your child’s school counselor. We are here to help your child succeed.

Thank you for your continued support in shaping our students' futures.

Helping Parents Register for Xello

Thank you, parents and guardians, for registering for a Family Xello account, so you learn more about the work your child is doing for their Academic and Career Planning in Timberwolf Pathfinders each month. An invitation was sent to parents/guardians’ emails for accessing your student’s Xello information. Please click on the link below if you still need assistance:

How to Create a Xello Family Account

6th Grade Lesson: Intro to Xello

Learning Target:

• I will personalize my Xello page by adding pictures

• I understand the purpose of Pathfinder lessons

7th Grade Lesson: Matchmaker Xello Lesson

Learning Targets:

• I will meet my ACP Group

• I will understand how my interests align with different career options

8th Grade Lesson: Who Am I?

Learning Targets:

• I can personalize my XELLO page by updating pictures

• I can create a bio poem reflecting my interests and personality.

October’s ACP Conversation Starter Tip

What’s happening in ACP?

What can you do?

Please consider talking about the topics below as a family this month.

Knowing that talents and interests support career decision making, ask your student the following questions: “What do you enjoy doing?” “What do you do well?” “What are some of your interests, talents, goals, and career aspirations?” “What do you want to be when you finish your education?”

We are at the midway point of the 1st quarter. Please check Infinite Campus to review how your child is doing in Quarter 1. Teachers are required to post grades for students getting a D or F. Midterm grades will be posted on Monday, October 7th.

Dungeons and Dragons Club will be starting back up on Thursday, October 17th and will meet in the Lake Denoon library after school from 3:05-4:00 pm. If your child plans on participating, please ensure that a ride can be there for your child at 4:00 pm. Any questions can be forwarded to Nikki Kamperschroer at nicole.kamperschroer@muskegonorway.org.

Did you miss the last apparel order? Well, welcome to Sideline Store, THE place to score personalized spirit wear and accessories from all your favorite brands. For a limited time, enjoy 20% OFF during your Lake Denoon Middle School store’s Grand Opening Sale with code SPIRIT20.

Happy shopping, Lake Denoon Middle School fan!

» Shop your Lake Denoon Middle School Sideline Store

Lake Denoon will be conducting basketball tryouts the week of November 4th. Boys will report to the gym from 3:10-4:25 p.m. 7th graders tryouts are Wednesday, Nov. 6th and Thursday, Nov. 7th. 8th grade tryouts will be Tuesday, November 5th and Thursday, Nov. 7th.

Basketball is a cut sport if we have too many boys tryout per team. Please have all paperwork (physical, concussion form, etc.) on file with Student Services. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Dooley at paul.dooley@muskegonorway.org

Absentee Picture day is scheduled for Oct 8th. If your child has not had a picture taken already, it will be taken then. Ordering information will be given out at the time of pictures.

If a picture was already taken, but a retake is needed, please let your teacher know so your child can be sent for pictures. Please return the original picture package to the photographer at the time of pictures. The same package will be ordered with the new image. New packages will not be received unless the original package is returned.

Please contact Customer Service with any questions 262-780-2901 or customerservice@schoolandsportpics.com

Hit the Slopes! Get ready for an epic winter adventure!

The Ski/Ride Club is excited to announce that registration will open on October 9th, 2024.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to:

• Shred the slopes: Enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding with friends and classmates.
• Learn new skills: Receive 1 free lesson from experienced instructors at Alpine.
• Create unforgettable memories: Experience the thrill of winter sports.

Important Dates:

• Registration Opens: October 9th, 2024
• Registration Deadline: October 11th, 2024

Please review all electronic sign-up LD SKI/RIDE REGISTRATION information and ensure that all additional forms are printed, completed, and returned with payment to the LD Student Services Office by the deadline.

For more information, please contact April Kraklow april.kraklow@muskegonorway.org

Let's make this winter unforgettable!

Families of 7th grade students

You may have received an email identifying your student as currently non-compliant with Wisconsin Immunization Requirements.

If you have not received an email your student is currently compliant.

The District must report all non-compliant students to Waukesha County in October.

Wisconsin has made two recent changes that directly affect 7th grade students:

• Adding the meningococcal vaccine requirement for students entering 7th grade. (2024-2025 update)

• Requiring the Tdap “booster” at the start of 7th grade (previously required at the start of sixth grade. (2023-2024 update)

• What has NOT changed:

• Established list of required vaccinations

• Exemption options for personal or religious conviction, or health reasons (requires health provider signature)

If your student has been identified as non-compliant please do one of the following

• Submit a WAIVER - If you choose not to have your child immunized, or plan to in the future but need more time, please complete the waiver section (Step 4) of the Student Immunization Record, sign the form, and return the completed form to Lake Denoon Health Office at ld-health-office@muskegonorway.org.

Submit IMMUNIZATIONS RECORDS (typically for students that have received immunizations outside of the State of Wisconsin)

This year, we are so excited to be performing BEETLEJUICE, Jr. this school year.

But, we can't do it without YOU. Please consider trying out for our musical this year.

Auditions are Nov. 18th and 19th.

CLICK HERE to go over the rehearsal calendar with parents/guardians.

CLICK HERE to apply for an audition.

CLICK HERE to view general information about our musicals.

Looking forward to seeing and hearing you at auditions in November.

Once you apply, CHECK YOUR EMAIL within a day or two to view your audition packet.

Families can now purchase a copy of the 2024-25 Lake Denoon Middle School Yearbook via the link below. Yearbooks can be purchased now through February 28, 2025, at a cost of $30.

Use this link to purchase your yearbook. Please note - Middle school yearbooks are not paid through Infinite Campus fees.

Scholastic Book Fair at LDMS October 8th - October 10th

No more bills stuffed in backpacks! At the Scholastic Book Fair, kids shop without cash thanks to eWallet, a digital payment account for purchases at the Fair. Family and friends contribute funds. Then kids choose their own books. It’s convenient, simple, and secure. Set up your students eWallet by visiting the Scholastic Bookfair homepage. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ld

No event is possible without volunteers. Please consider volunteering at the book fair - sign up via https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAFAE28AAFDC43-51745221-book#/

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