Beagle Bulletin March 20, 2025

Hello Lake Bluff Families,

Tomorrow starts our spring break. We hope you have a wonderful time relaxing and doing the things you enjoy. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, March 31.

Kind Regards,

Johanna French, Principal

As spring break approaches, parents should be aware of the rising measles cases in the U.S., particularly in Texas, where many families plan to travel. Measles is highly contagious and poses serious health risks, especially to unvaccinated individuals and young children. The CDC has reported 222+ cases across multiple states, with two confirmed deaths among unvaccinated individuals. To protect your family while traveling, ensure everyone is up-to-date on their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations, stay informed about outbreaks at your destination, practice good hygiene, avoid close contact with sick individuals, and seek medical attention if symptoms arise. Please review the attached letter for more information from the North Shore Health Department. For any questions or concerns, please reach out to public health officials or your healthcare provider.

We would like to inform you that our 3rd through 6th grade students will be taking the Forward Exam on the following schedule:

Week of 3/17

Tuesday, March 18th, AM: Dean, Manke, MAC 2 (4th graders)

Wednesday, March 19th, AM: Dean, Manke, MAC 2 (4th graders)

Thursday, March 20th, AM: Dean, Manke, MAC 2 (4th graders)

Week of 3/31

Tuesday, April 1st, AM: Dittl & Mueller

Wednesday, April 2nd, AM: All 3rd - 6th grade students

Thursday, April 3rd, AM: MAC 2, Dean, Manke, Pandya, Peterka, MAC 3, Willoak, McCarthy

Week of 4/7

Tuesday, April 8th, AM: Dittl, Mueller, Dean, Manke, Pandya, Peterka

Tuesday, April 8th, PM: MAC 2, MAC 3, Willoak, McCarthy

Wednesday, April 9th, AM: Dittl, Mueller, Dean, Manke, Pandya, Peterka

Wednesday, April 9th, PM: MAC 2, MAC 3, Willoak, McCarthy

Thursday, April 10th, AM: Dittl, Mueller, Dean, Manke, Pandya, Peterka

Thursday, April 10th, PM: MAC 2, MAC 3, Willoak, McCarthy

If you have any questions regarding the exact times, please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher.

We encourage you to help your child prepare for these important testing days by ensuring they are well-rested and have a nutritious breakfast. It’s also helpful to avoid scheduling appointments during these times as much as possible to ensure that all students can give their best effort.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!

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.