Minnewaukan

Daily Bulletin for 8-21-24 Welcome back to school! Only 175 Days Left!! 7-12 students are to pick up their class schedules as they pass by the office from Melissa. Please be patient and we will need some assistance from staff. For instance Mrs. Bullinger can take care of the 7th graders, Mr. Baumtrog the 8th graders, Mr. Sommer and Mrs. Widmer the Freshmen, Mr. Howard the Sophomores, Ms. Zacher the Juniors and Ms. Davis the Seniors. Please greet your students with their schedule and a big bright 1st Day of school smile! Student locker numbers are on these schedules, right above the box contaiing their schedule. 7-12 Student Assembly starting at 9:10 AM in the gym. Teachers, please escort your students down to the gym, and sit amongst them. All 7-12 students will stay in the lunch room during their lunch time for these first 3 days of school, Senior privileges will begin Monday August 26th. Student changing of classes can happen, "if possible, no promises" until Tuesday August 27th. After that class schedules are locked in for the semester. 7-12 Volleyball participants will be let out of school at 3:15 PM to immediately load the bus to get them over to Four Winds on time for practice. Be ready to go, the bus will not wait, and any late participants will ride the regular Fort Totten bus route bus and choose to be late for practice. 7-12 Football players will ride the Devils Lake bus route bus after school. Students without basic school supplies may check at the office and we do have some school supplies available. Students who want a lock for their lockers, please come see Mr. Mahon, as he has locks you may use. 7-12 Girls VB practice today from 4 PM to 6 PM at Four Winds Gym. *Parent/guardians responsible for student transportation home from practice. 7-12 Boys FB practice today from 4 PM to 6 PM in Devils Lake. 7-8 at Sports Center Field and 9-12 at NDSD field. Minnewaukan Bus driver to run these kids home following practice. Reminder, Minnewaukan School will provide this service as long as we have bus drivers available, it is on a day to day basis, and make sure to check either the school web page or the school Facebook page for any student transportation adjustments. Parent/guardians who want to have this daily bulletin sent to their email, please send me an email at david.mahon@k12.nd.us and I will add you to the list. Thanks Try to read the Daily Bulletin each day. Thanks

Welcome back to school! Summer sure does go fast. First day of school is this coming Wednesday as I am sure you all know. Here are a couple of reminders for our 1st day: 1. Please tell your parent/guardians that we have a “Back to School Night” on Monday August 19th from 5 PM to 7 PM. a. Students may get their daily class schedule and locker number from the office if you attend. b. Dinner and staff introductions will occur. c. Potential student schedule changes may take place if possible. 2. School Supplies for 7-12: a. Backpack b. Pens and pencils and erasers c. Notebooks or 3 ring binder with paper d. *Any additional items that your teachers require, they will notify you in their classes. e. **The office has some basic school supplies for students in need. 3. 7th and 8th grades students do not need to bring any cell phones. *If 7-8 students bring cell phones they will be collected at the start of the day by their 1st period teacher, and kept until the end of the school day. Parent/guardians are encouraged to call the office during the school day if they need to contact their student. 701-473-5306. 4. 9-12 students may bring cell phones to school if they follow the daily student expectations as outlined in the student handbook: a. 9-12 Teachers will have students with cell phones turn the cell phones in at the beginning of each class period, and placed into an assigned spot, (*use the provided shoe organizers.) Following the class’s whole group instruction and the student’s satisfactory completion of any assignment/activity, the Teacher MAY allow access/usage to the cell phone for the remaining class period time. Use is interpreted as using any cell phone or other device functions or features (*ear buds or headphones.) b. Any inappropriate use of cell phones or electronic devices, including but not limited to, inappropriate photographs, text messaging, and recording/videotaping will result in confiscation of the phone or device, further consequences include possible police referral. Additional disciplinary consequences may be earned depending upon the frequency and severity of an incident. 5. The wearing of hats or hoods is not allowed. You all know this expectation, shouldn’t be any confusion. 6. Any clothing that is distracting is prohibited, such as shirts that display inappropriate imagery or that do not cover the midriff area or “tank tops” or other clothing that is too revealing or distracting. 7. Daily attendance is crucial to your success as students. Not only come to school each day, but be on time to all of your classes. 8. Do your very best each and every day, stay caught up in all your classes and do not hesitate to ask for help, we want the very best for all of you. 9. Immediately notify your teachers if anyone is bothering you so it can be dealt with as soon as possible. 10. We will have a student assembly on our 1st day to review these expectations and others. 11. I will see all of you Wednesday, let’s have the very best year of school possible!

7-12 Devils Lake Football players from Minnewaukan need to be ready to get on the bus as early as 2:30 PM, as the 7-12 players requesting rides are spread a long way apart from one another. Be patient, and Roger Jetty will get you to practice and home from practice from today, Tuesday 8-13 through Saturday 8-17. Any questions call the school at 473-5306. Thanks.

Attention parent/guardians of 7-12 Devils Lake Football participants, If your player is in need of a ride to practice and home from football practice each day M - F starting Tuesday August 13th, you will need to contact the Minnewaukan HS Office at 701-473-5306 TODAY to arrange transportation for your athlete. Please leave your name, your participants name, time of the practice and a cell phone # that we can contact and confirm your transportation for each day. Thanks

ATTENTION 7-12 Parents of football, wrestling and track participants, Devils Lake High School is having sports physicals for the 2024-2025 school year at the High School Lockerrooms today and tomorrow, 8:30 AM to Noon and 1:00 to 4:30 PM, No appointment necessary, and a $30.00 fee. Call DLHS if you have any questions, 662-1200. Thanks

SPORTS PHYSICALS: Spirit Lake Health Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays, call for a time Devils Lake Sports Center: Aug. 5 and 6th, no appointment needed. Forms can be found: https://d2q0tptsfejku7.cloudfront.net/uploads/files/NDHSAA_Physical_Form.pdf

Summer school field trip is tomorrow, June 20th, to the CanadInn. Students will be picked up as normal in the morning and will return to Devils Lake @ 5:00. They will be bused home from there. *Students may bring money for the arcade/concessions. They will be able to exit the pool and get dressed at 2:40 to do this. *Lunch and snack will be provided. Students will eat outside at the park prior to arriving at the water park. *If you have concerns about your student's swimming abilities please send a life jacket with them and/or call the school to let us know to keep an extra eye on them. Only students who missed two days or less are able to participate in this field trip unless you had permission from administration. All students who can attend received a blue paper.

School Bus Driver Needed! The Minnewaukan School has openings for bus drivers. Pay is $25.84 per hour, guaranteed 4 hours per day, and could possibly add extra hours during the day. The district would consider paying for the necessary training. Please call Jean or Tracie at the Minnewaukan School if interested or if you would like more information. Please share this post!!!

Attention any person that would use the Minnewaukan Gym: The Minnewaukan Gym will be closed from July 23rd through August 5th for gym floor annual maintenance. The Minnewuakan School hallways will be closed off starting Monday July 29th through Friday August 2nd, to wax the halls. Please mark these dates and time in your calendar. Thanks

Attention Parent/guardian of 9-12 Boys and Girls Track participants: 9-12 track athletes need to turn their uniforms in immediately at either the Sports Complex Office or the Minnewaukan School Office: Failure to do so will result in being charged $100, and delay in the issuing of any further school equipment nor being eligible to participate in any extracurricular activities for the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you for your time and attention given this matter.

Reminder that Summer School starts tomorrow, May 28th. It runs from 9 am to 3 pm each day. Summer School dates are May 28th-May 31, June 3- June 6, June 10-June 13, June 17-June 20

Congratulations to the following 7-12 Minnewaukan students for making the 4th Quarter "A" Honor Roll,( 3.50 to 4.00 GPA): Asia Littlewind, Neveah Littlewind, Zae RedFox , Persaeus Longie and Patience Dunn. 4th quarter "B" Honor Roll,(3.00 to 3.49 GPA), students are: Sienna White, James Schneider, Ryleigh Wetzel, Lynsanna DuBois, Allura Grey Bear and Asa Morgan. Great job students, so very proud of you, please enjoy your Summer!

Attention Parent/guardian of 9-12 Boys and Girls Track participants: 9-12 track athletes need to turn their uniforms in immediately at either the Sports Complex Office or the Minnewaukan School Office: Failure to do so will result in being charged $100, and delay in the issuing of any further school equipment nor being eligible to participate in any extracurricular activities for the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you for your time and attention given this matter.

Bulletin for Friday, May 17, 2024 *Last day of school!😃😃✔ Kindergarten Graduation at 9 AM. All 7-12 students need to turn in their Chromebooks and the chargers for these devices before they go on Summer break. Please take some time and locate these items. High School Graduation will be this TODAY, Friday at 1 PM. We will be on the 1 PM Early Out Bell Schedule on Friday. Friday is our last day of school for this school year. Graduation should take approximately 1 hour, approximately 2 PM, and directly following graduation the busses will be loaded and the students transported home. 7-12 Summer School starts Tuesday May 28th at 9 AM. *Only 95 days until the first day of the 2024-2025 school year, August 20, 2024! Enjoy your Summer!! BREAKFAST & LUNCH WEEKLY Menu Friday - Breakfast – Cereal, fruit, toast, juice – LUNCH – Tacos and corn ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY: 9-12 Boys and Girls Track SEASON COMPLETED 7-8 Boys and Girls Track SEASON COMPLETED 9-12 Boys Baseball tournament at Fargo TBD. 9-12 Girls JV Softball game (H) v Sheyenne HS at Sports Complex Softball Field @ 6:30 PM. Attention all 7-12 Track, 9-12 Boys Baseball and Girls Softball parents/guardians: Please bookmark this link for all of Devils Lake Activity practice and match schedules: ”https://www.easterndakotaconference.org/public/genie/187/school/37/ *Parents/guardians of 9-12 and 7-8 Devils Lake Track, Baseball and Softball athletes: Minnewaukan School will provide transportation when bus drivers are available, *some days school bussing following practices/contests will not be possible due to bus driver shortage.” *Make sure to check the school Facebook page or the school website for notification on possible daily transportation changes.

Bulletin for Thursday, May 16, 2024 2 days left in the school year. Senior’s have their “Hall Walk” today at 9:45 AM, would like to have all Pre-K – 11th grade students there to celebrate our graduating Seniors! Seniors will have Graduation Practice in the Gym at 1 PM. Following this the Seniors can decorate for graduation. Thursday will be the Last Day of VO-Tech for our Juniors. All 7-12 students need to turn in their Chromebooks and the chargers for these devices before they go on Summer break. Please take some time and locate these items. High School Graduation will be this Friday at 1 PM. We will be on the 1 PM Early Out Bell Schedule on Friday. Friday is our last day of school for this school year. Graduation should take approximately 1 hour, approximately 2 PM, and directly following graduation the busses will be loaded and the students transported home. BREAKFAST & LUNCH WEEKLY Menu Thursday – Breakfast – Cook’s Choice – LUNCH – Chicken Nuggets and fries Friday - Breakfast – Cereal, fruit, toast, juice – LUNCH – Tacos and corn ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY: 9-12 Boys and Girls Track SEASON COMPLETED 7-8 Boys and Girls Track SEASON COMPLETED 9-12 Boys Baseball practice at Roosevelt Park at 4 PM 9-12 Girls JV Softball game @ Horace HS at 6:15 PM. Attention all 7-12 Track, 9-12 Boys Baseball and Girls Softball parents/guardians: Please bookmark this link for all of Devils Lake Activity practice and match schedules: ”https://www.easterndakotaconference.org/public/genie/187/school/37/ *Parents/guardians of 9-12 and 7-8 Devils Lake Track, Baseball and Softball athletes: Minnewaukan School will provide transportation when bus drivers are available, *some days school bussing following practices/contests will not be possible due to bus driver shortage.” *Make sure to check the school Facebook page or the school website for notification on possible daily transportation changes.

Play day has concluded. All students will be leaving the school at 2:30. Please be ready to have your students home earlier. Please call the office with any bus changes.

Play day is still on for tomorrow for students in grades K-6! All times will be moving up a bit as we need to be at the field to begin by 9:30. Students will load buses promptly at 8:50 in order to make it to the field on time.

Attention all parents/guardians, relatives and Minnewaukan community members, this Friday May 17th Minnewaukan School will have our High School Graduation ceremony at 1 PM in the Minnewaukan Gymnasium. Come offer you support and congratulations to our 17 graduates. Hope to see you there!

Bulletin for Tuesday, May 15, 2024 4 days left in the school year. *Parents/guardians of 9-12 and 7-8 Devils Lake Track, Baseball and Softball athletes: Minnewaukan School will provide transportation when bus drivers are available, *some days school bussing following practices/contests will not be possible due to bus driver shortage.” *Make sure to check the school Facebook page or the school website for notification on possible daily transportation changes. Attention Students and Parents/Guardians, This is a critical notice from the Principal of Minnewaukan grades 7-12. It is imperative that we address attendance promptly to ensure your academic success .Attendance is not optional; it is a fundamental aspect of your educational journey. Missing 20 or more classes is concerning and requires immediate action. Students who reach this threshold will need to stay after school for every hour missed. Failure to make up time after school will result in a grade of “NC” “No Credit” and the class will have to be retaken next school year. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated in this matter. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Mahon at 473-5306.Thank you for your attention to this matter. Your commitment to your education is vital for your future success. Please Note: *7-12 Students who currently have multiple classes with failing grades ARE required to stay after school 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, (WHEN BUSSING IS AVAILABLE.) *(Mrs. Widmer and Mrs. Bullinger), and Thursdays,*(Mrs. Bullinger), to address these failing grades. These students will have a snack and a bus ride home on these nights. Any questions, please contact Mr. Mahon at 473-5306 ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS – Please review your student’s UN-excused absences in each class period. Any class period with 20 or more UN-excused absences, *(listed as AU in PowerSchool), for your student will result in a final grade of *NC, (No-Credit), and your student will have to re-take that class the following school year. Students now have the opportunity to make up these UN excused absences by staying after school, hour for hour, to earn back these un-excused class period hours. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Mahon at the school at 473-5306. BREAKFAST & LUNCH WEEKLY Menu Tuesday – Breakfast – Cook’s Choice – LUNCH – SCHOOL COOKOUT Wednesday - Breakfast – Cereal, fruit, toast, juice – LUNCH – Hot Ham n Cheese sandwiches Thursday – Breakfast – Cook’s Choice – LUNCH – Chicken Nuggets and fries Friday - Breakfast – Cereal, fruit, toast, juice – LUNCH – Tacos and corn ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY: 9-12 Boys and Girls Track to help with the 7-8 meet (H) at Roller field at 4 PM 7-8 Boys and Girls Track meet (H) at Roller Field at 4 PM 9-12 Boys Baseball games (H) v Fargo Davies at Roosevelt Park at 7 PM. 9-12 Girls JV Softball game (H) v Red River @ 6:30 PM Attention all 7-12 Track, 9-12 Boys Baseball and Girls Softball parents/guardians: Please bookmark this link for all of Devils Lake Activity practice and match schedules: ”https://www.easterndakotaconference.org/public/genie/187/school/37/ *Parents/guardians of 9-12 and 7-8 Devils Lake Track, Baseball and Softball athletes: Minnewaukan School will provide transportation when bus drivers are available, *some days school bussing following practices/contests will not be possible due to bus driver shortage.” *Make sure to check the school Facebook page or the school website for notification on possible daily transportation changes.

There is not 21st Century for the remainder of the school year. Here are the events for this week: 13- NDSA Assembly @ 2:00- all families are welcome to cheer students in grades 3-8 on! 14- Movie Party for Proficient Students on the NDSA in grades 3-8 @ 1:00 15- Play Day-Weather Pending; IF no play day early out @ 1:00 17- Kindergarten Graduation @ 9:00 AM; Seniors Graduation @ 1:00; Last Day of School! Buses will dismiss at 3ish.