Books added to our MAC 3 classroom library, received from the Book Fair!
May 11, 2025
It's Passages week! Families of our 6th graders please plan on arriving at least 10 minutes prior to your student's start time. You'll have to stop in the office and check-in. MAC 3 students will all present in the same location, room 113; it's in the southeast corner of the building, on the first floor.
Students have wrapped up their writing and will spent last week organizing their artifacts, including transitions, giving and receiving feedback, and practicing their presentation. Some students invited adults from within Lake Bluff to attend their Passage, who will attend, if they are able. Mr. Roberts (former MAC 2 teacher) will attend Passages for former students on Tuesday and Thursday. In his retirement he's a volunteer at the Veteran's Museum in Madison, that's where he will be on Wednesday.
There will be between 3-6 panelists who students will present to (depending on the day), in addition to family members who attend. Panelists include school board members, village trustees, the village president, librarians from the Shorewood Public Library, members of our PTO, and administrators from the district and beyond.
Students' preparation has gone very well. They are both excited and nervous as you probably know! There are so many benefits to this event including: self-reflection, acceptance and appreciation of the value and importance of continued growth, agency in their own learning, identification of meaningful artifacts to help tell their personal story, speaking for an authentic purpose, taking pride in who they are and what they've done, and collaboration, to name a few things. We couldn't be more proud of them!
Thank you to everyone who helped our PTO make us feel so appreciated last week, during teacher appreciation week! Our PTO not only provided staff with special recognition each day they also planned and provide incredible opportunities for students and their families throughout the week to honor screen free week. We know that our Lake Bluff community is incredibly unique in many different ways. We couldn't feel more grateful to call ourselves teachers from Lake Bluff! Your support and how you value public education is not taken for granted.
Students have wrapped up their writing and will spent last week organizing their artifacts, including transitions, giving and receiving feedback, and practicing their presentation. Some students invited adults from within Lake Bluff to attend their Passage, who will attend, if they are able. Mr. Roberts (former MAC 2 teacher) will attend Passages for former students on Tuesday and Thursday. In his retirement he's a volunteer at the Veteran's Museum in Madison, that's where he will be on Wednesday.
There will be between 3-6 panelists who students will present to (depending on the day), in addition to family members who attend. Panelists include school board members, village trustees, the village president, librarians from the Shorewood Public Library, members of our PTO, and administrators from the district and beyond.
Students' preparation has gone very well. They are both excited and nervous as you probably know! There are so many benefits to this event including: self-reflection, acceptance and appreciation of the value and importance of continued growth, agency in their own learning, identification of meaningful artifacts to help tell their personal story, speaking for an authentic purpose, taking pride in who they are and what they've done, and collaboration, to name a few things. We couldn't be more proud of them!
Thank you to everyone who helped our PTO make us feel so appreciated last week, during teacher appreciation week! Our PTO not only provided staff with special recognition each day they also planned and provide incredible opportunities for students and their families throughout the week to honor screen free week. We know that our Lake Bluff community is incredibly unique in many different ways. We couldn't feel more grateful to call ourselves teachers from Lake Bluff! Your support and how you value public education is not taken for granted.
UPCOMING events
Tuesday - Thursday, May 13-15 || Passage Presentations
Wednesday, May 14 || Optional Rainbow Crew for 5th and 6th graders
Monday, May 19 || 5th grade orchestra recital @ LB, 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 22 || 5th grade band concert @ LB, 7:00 pm
Monday, May 26 || No School, Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 3 || Band Concert 6th-8th grades at SHS, 7:00 pm
Thursday, June 5 || Hot Dog Day @ LB, 12-1:00; Orchestra Concert 6th - 8th grades at SHS, 7:00 pm
Friday, June 6 || No school for students (teachers work on report cards)
Wednesday, May 14 || Optional Rainbow Crew for 5th and 6th graders
Monday, May 19 || 5th grade orchestra recital @ LB, 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 22 || 5th grade band concert @ LB, 7:00 pm
Monday, May 26 || No School, Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 3 || Band Concert 6th-8th grades at SHS, 7:00 pm
Thursday, June 5 || Hot Dog Day @ LB, 12-1:00; Orchestra Concert 6th - 8th grades at SHS, 7:00 pm
Friday, June 6 || No school for students (teachers work on report cards)
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Passages!Our sixth graders' school year will culminate with a Passage Presentation. Every sixth grader in the district prepares a unique presentation that highlights their habits of learning, high quality work, and mastery of knowledge and skills. We will spend a few weeks preparing for this beginning on Tuesday, April 15. Each student is scheduled for a 30 minute time slot on either May 13, 14, or 15. They will present to an authentic audience of 2-3 people comprised of district administrators, school board members, village trustees, library employees, etc. Family members (including siblings) are encouraged to attend.
Orchestra and BandLesson 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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Returning assessmentsAcross content areas, we are actively teaching new content AND how to prepare for and show/share what they know. Please remind your student that no score ever is a reflection of who they are or what they are capable of. Assessments are check-ins, opportunities to try new/different ways to prepare (including filling out and using the review packet to study with an adult at home).
We share this information with them and can tell when adults at home do too. What they are learning is just as important as how they are working towards proficiency and mastery. District ResourcesLake Bluff Parent/Student Handbook - Here is the link! Elementary Code of Conduct - Here is the link!
May Hot Lunch Menu - Here is the link! Lake Bluff ExpectationsThis slide deck was created by Ms. French (principal) and Mrs. Benedict (dean). We shared it with our students so they know what's expected and can hold themselves and others responsible for their actions.
Students with Smart Watches were keenly interested in slide 6. We will thank you in advance for helping your student shift their watch to "school mode" and not contacting them during the school day. |
You can access the Beagle Bulletin here - through the Shorewood School District/Lake Bluff School home page.
We have three room parents: Sarah A (Zach's mom), Ellie B (Edin's mom), and Kathleen D. (Becca's mom).
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), Katie Dreyer (Aide), Lisa Menon (Aide), Catherine Harrison (Student Support Specialist), Rebecca Benedict (Dean of Students) and if your student plays a string instrument Julie Nolan (Orchestra) or if your student plays a band instrument Katherine Myszewski.
We have three room parents: Sarah A (Zach's mom), Ellie B (Edin's mom), and Kathleen D. (Becca's mom).
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), Katie Dreyer (Aide), Lisa Menon (Aide), Catherine Harrison (Student Support Specialist), Rebecca Benedict (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: Screen Free Week! TUESDAY: FastBridge Maths testing WEDNESDAY: MAC 3 visits the Book Fair; 2:25 Dismissal THURSDAY: FastBridge ELA testing; Talent Show at 6:00 pm FRIDAY: |
SPECIALS Miller || NORTH GROUP• Monday - Library (B week), Community Crew
• Tuesday - Spanish, Music • Wednesday - Art • Thursday - PE, Music • Friday - PE, Spanish |
SPECIALS O'Malley || SOUTH GROUP• Monday - Library (A week), Community Crew
• Tuesday - Art • Wednesday - PE, Spanish • Thursday - Music, PE • Friday - Spanish, Music |
On the third day of school students went outside to find 100 different pieces of "found materials" to create a "found art project." They collaborated throughout, had to devise a plan together, and documented what their process was.
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, [email protected].