The view from our classroom windows into the courtyard below.
November 9, 2025
Waking up to snow today after enjoying 60° on Friday is a solid reminder of what living in Wisconsin can be like! Knowing that change is the only constant, we are reminding you that our students will head outside for lunch recess daily (unless the windchill is below 0° or it's really raining). When snow becomes a regular feature of our landscape, students who wear boots and snow pants in addition to a winter jacket, hat, mittens or gloves, can play throughout the playground. Those who do not wear boots and snow pants won't be allowed to more beyond the plowed blacktop. We hope that we still have some weeks before there's an accumulation of snow and you can figure out if your student's boots and snow pants still fit!
Twenty-five of our students and families were able to attend Wednesday's Open House (and likely the Book Fair). It was a joy to watch our students share their classroom, procedures, and materials with family members. Many thanks to our PTO and all of the adult volunteers whose presence made sure every classroom was able to visit the Book Fair on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Our classroom received a donation of 15 new books!
Our 5th graders will head to the Peace Learning Center on Monday, for most of the day. All permission slips are in, thank you! Thank you for helping your student dress for being outside; temperatures are going to be quite chilly! This is the second year Lake Bluff's 5th graders will experience this opportunity. Here is a description of what they'll be doing: The Peace Learning Center trip will provide our 5th graders a Peace Workshop to empower our students to use healthy communication and nonviolent conflict resolution to manage conflict in their daily lives. On this day-long trip, we will spend time building community through games, strengthen our peace resolution skills and take a mindful walk in the woods.
Mr. Thor, Lake Bluff's cafeteria manager, invited MAC 3's students to join him at the Shorewood Public Library (lower level) to play Dungeons and Dragons. He shared this letter with them, to take home and share with you. Many of our students expressed interest.
Friendly reminder...Snacks: each morning and afternoon our students are invited to eat a snack from home. We always have Trader Joe's Pretzels and will provide a snack once a week for students, when they forget to pack a snack. Thank you for reminding your student to pack a snack (or snacks), if they'd like to have one! Friendly reminder, make sure in-class snacks are nut free.
Twenty-five of our students and families were able to attend Wednesday's Open House (and likely the Book Fair). It was a joy to watch our students share their classroom, procedures, and materials with family members. Many thanks to our PTO and all of the adult volunteers whose presence made sure every classroom was able to visit the Book Fair on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Our classroom received a donation of 15 new books!
Our 5th graders will head to the Peace Learning Center on Monday, for most of the day. All permission slips are in, thank you! Thank you for helping your student dress for being outside; temperatures are going to be quite chilly! This is the second year Lake Bluff's 5th graders will experience this opportunity. Here is a description of what they'll be doing: The Peace Learning Center trip will provide our 5th graders a Peace Workshop to empower our students to use healthy communication and nonviolent conflict resolution to manage conflict in their daily lives. On this day-long trip, we will spend time building community through games, strengthen our peace resolution skills and take a mindful walk in the woods.
Mr. Thor, Lake Bluff's cafeteria manager, invited MAC 3's students to join him at the Shorewood Public Library (lower level) to play Dungeons and Dragons. He shared this letter with them, to take home and share with you. Many of our students expressed interest.
Friendly reminder...Snacks: each morning and afternoon our students are invited to eat a snack from home. We always have Trader Joe's Pretzels and will provide a snack once a week for students, when they forget to pack a snack. Thank you for reminding your student to pack a snack (or snacks), if they'd like to have one! Friendly reminder, make sure in-class snacks are nut free.
UPCOMING events
Monday, November 10 || 5th grade field trip to the Peace Learning Center
Wednesday, November 12 || All School Crew (students are encouraged to wear LB gear or colors (red/grey/black)
Friday, November 14 || Last day of the first trimester
Thursday, November 20 || Report cards available through Infinite Campus
Wednesday - Friday, November 26-28 || No school, Thanksgiving break
Wednesday, November 12 || All School Crew (students are encouraged to wear LB gear or colors (red/grey/black)
Friday, November 14 || Last day of the first trimester
Thursday, November 20 || Report cards available through Infinite Campus
Wednesday - Friday, November 26-28 || No school, Thanksgiving break
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Orchestra and BandOrchestra Rehearsal Dates:
6th Grade Orchestra Lunch Rehearsal Dates: Monday, 11/17 Monday, 12/1 5th Grade Orchestra Lunch Rehearsal Dates: Monday, 11/10 Monday, 11/24 Monday, 12/8 - walking field trip to SHS for rehearsal Your student has a printed lesson schedule for the next few months. Lesson schedules for Band can be found on the Band Lesson page. Lesson schedules for Orchestra can be found on the Orchestra Lesson Schedule page. Students will have their lesson on the same day each week but the time will shift to ensure they don't miss the same 30 minutes each week. Please help your student remember to bring their instrument and music on their lesson day. For many, it's an upsetting way to start their day when they realize they forgot their instrument and/or music. Thank you in advance! Homework and the content pagePlease see our Content Page for specific updates related to students' learning.
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Lake Bluff ExpectationsThis slide deck was created by Ms. French (principal) and Ms. Janzen (dean). We will share it with our students so they know what's expected and can hold themselves and others responsible for their actions.
Our students have recess first (11:15-11:40), followed by lunch (11:40-12:00). Scooters, bikes, and skateboards must be walked on school grounds before and after school. (see slide 8) Smart watches (like phones) must be powered off and stored in backpacks all day. (see slide 9) District Resources |
You can access the Beagle Bulletin here - through the Shorewood School District/Lake Bluff School home page.
Our two room parents are: Sarah B. (Teagan's mom), Lindsey M. (Emilia's mom), and Kathleen D. (Becca's mom). Thank you to them both for linking the efforts of our families and PTO with us!
If you'd like to chaperone a field trip or plan to be in our school during the school day, you MUST fill out the school district's volunteer/background check form. You can access that here.
School lunch is available or families can choose to send their child to school with a lunch from home. Here is the February menu. Additionally, here is information about accessing Free or Reduced meals for your student/s.
Your student has the benefit of coming into contact with many different, deeply committed and caring adults throughout their week. These adults include: Lauren Courter (Art), Dominic Newman (PE), Elizabeth Russell (Library Media Specialist), Liisa Church (General Music), Kim Hildebrand (Spanish), Kate Zachar (Special Education), Catherine Harrison (Student Support Specialist), Nikki Janzen (Dean of Students) and if your student plays a string instrument Julie Nolan (Orchestra) or if your student plays a band instrument Katherine Myszewski.
Our two room parents are: Sarah B. (Teagan's mom), Lindsey M. (Emilia's mom), and Kathleen D. (Becca's mom). Thank you to them both for linking the efforts of our families and PTO with us!
If you'd like to chaperone a field trip or plan to be in our school during the school day, you MUST fill out the school district's volunteer/background check form. You can access that here.
School lunch is available or families can choose to send their child to school with a lunch from home. Here is the February menu. Additionally, here is information about accessing Free or Reduced meals for your student/s.
Your student has the benefit of coming into contact with many different, deeply committed and caring adults throughout their week. These adults include: Lauren Courter (Art), Dominic Newman (PE), Elizabeth Russell (Library Media Specialist), Liisa Church (General Music), Kim Hildebrand (Spanish), Kate Zachar (Special Education), Catherine Harrison (Student Support Specialist), Nikki Janzen (Dean of Students) and if your student plays a string instrument Julie Nolan (Orchestra) or if your student plays a band instrument Katherine Myszewski.
This week's ScheduleIt's an "A" week.
MONDAY: 5th graders field trip to the Peace Learning Center TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: All School Crew; 2:25 Dismissal THURSDAY: FRIDAY: End of trimester 1 |
SPECIALS Miller || NORTH GROUP• Monday - Art
• Tuesday - Library (B weeks), Community Crew • Wednesday - Spanish, PE • Thursday - Music, Spanish • Friday - Music, PE |
SPECIALS O'Malley || SOUTH GROUP• Monday - PE, Music
• Tuesday - Library (B weeks), Community Crew • Wednesday - PE, Spanish • Thursday - Spanish, Music • Friday - Art |
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