March 2021 - E-Newsletter
Welcome to this month's publication of the eNews.
In this edition, you will find:
A Note from our
District Administrator
Community Connections...
·Donations - glasses, dictionaries, hybrid bikes, HD TV, tablet, saw    
·Dance & Baseball Camps    
Elementary Schools...
·Spelling Bee    
·Hygiene Drive    
·Dress up Days 
Intermediate/Middle School...
·Spelling Bee    
·Science, Social Studies, and Math Activities
·Spreading Kindness  
Secondary School...
·DECA and HOSA Competitions   
·Updated Trophy Case
 ·Science & Technology Activities  
District...
·Higher Education Scholarship   
Dates to Note

March 1 - 5 Read Across America Activities
March 8 - Board of Education Meeting
March 8 - NLEA Meeting
March 9 - No School for grades 9, 10, and 12
March 14 - Daylight Savings Time
March 17 - Happy St. Patrick's Day
March 19 - No School / Staff Development
March 26 - End of Third Quarter

April 1, 2, and 5 - No School / Happy Easter
April 6 - Election Day
April 12 - Board of Education Meeting
April 12 - NLEA Meeting
April 21 - No School for grades 11 and 12
April 23 - No School / Staff Development
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A note from Scott Bleck, District Administrator
Years of Service Recognition 

As a District, we annually recognize years of service milestones for our District employee groups. We are genuinely appreciative and thankful for our dedicated individuals committed to “Success for All Students." On behalf of the School District of New London, gratitude and appreciation are given.

35 Years: Carolyn Steinert

30 Years: Diane Vantassel, Catherine Zaddack, Colleen Cloutier, Tammy Evers, Marcia Flease, Joanne Rhoden

25 Years: Anne Ferge, Patricia Grossman, Melissa Porath, Stacy Ruckdashel, Sandra Flease, Linda Kruzicki, Connie Laughlin, Wendy Magolski

20 Years: Debra Calabria, Ann Jossie, Katie Krause, Marc Marsh, Gloria Peterson, Melissa Sannes, Theresa Smith, Jill Spencer, Karen Bennett, Sandra Burr, Susan Moeller, Beth Staudenmaier

15 Years:  Kristin Grable, Danielle Sievert, Brian Boushele, Thomas Gauerke, Tara Olk, Lacey Rodgers, Gretchen Sasse, Marsha Brant

10 Years:  Tricia Evers, Bobbie Jo Solomon

Community Connections
Gloria Mihna, a parent of SDNL alumni, generously donated several thousand dollars worth of eyeglasses that give color blind students the ability to see color and correct that disparity in their vision.
Third graders at Readfield School were excited to receive the gift of dictionaries from the Medina-Dale-Readfield Lions Club! Thank you to the Lions Club!
The NLHS Fitness Center received an incredibly generous donation from Robin Salzwedel, VP of Operations for the Matrix Fitness/Johnson Health Tech Company, located in Madison, WI. Matrix donated five new H7xe hybrid bikes fully stocked with an integrated touch screen display, Vista Clear Television Technology, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, charging dock, and immersive Virtual Active program and virtual trainer. Students can use all the features available from spin training and course races to hitting distance, speed, calorie or heart rate targets set by the PE staff.
Thank you to the Tyson Corporation and all the donors who generously contributed to a project that allowed the NLHS Physical Education department to purchase an LG4D HD TV for the fitness center. This is used to showcase student projects in a high traffic area, lead students through tabata, yoga and core workouts, display interactive Jamboard information and curriculum content, run Google Meets with virtual learners, and display “Student Spotlight” events where specific students are highlighted for various activities within specific classes.



Math instructor, Mrs. Kamba, received a Wacom One Tablet through the generosity of a Tyson Foods grant. In the hybrid setting, the Wacom One Tablet allows Mrs. Kamba to work through math concepts and math problems synchronously with her virtual learners and in person learners.
Elementary
This year, in place of the traditional spelling bee, New London Elementary Schools participated in an online national Spelling Bee. Eighteen students from our 4 elementary schools participated. Our top spellers tied with 24 correct words. Way to go Bulldogs!!
Our top spellers in ABC order:
  • Tate Blank
  • Brooklyn Koelb
  • Emily Otis
  • Jayme Tesch
  • Natalie Thompson
Sugar Bush Student Council ran a Winter Hygiene Drive to help restock our district's Caring Closet. Students that donated items received prizes from our Poke-a-Cup Snowman.



Lincoln students celebrated Kindness Week with dress up days. First graders participated in 'Team Up for Kindness' day and wore their favorite team apparel.
Parkview students woke up to kindness by wearing their most comfy pajamas during Kindness Week.
Lincoln students learned about different jobs they might have when they grow up during Career Week. Students in second grade dressed in their finest on 'Dress for Success' day. First graders wore pjs on 'Follow Your Dreams' day.
NL Connect virtual kindergarten students celebrated the 100th day of school day by dressing up like they were 100 years old!
Parkview After School Program students find time to enjoy the snow.
Intermediate / Middle
Congratulations to this year's Spelling Bee winners. The top 20 middle school spellers battled it out online from their own homes. First place went to Lily Hoffman. A three-way tie for second place was secured by Jonah Stone, McKenna Tennessen, and Anikka Morrison.
Fifth grade students continued to enjoy the Chemical Magic unit of Mystery Science. In the activity, Acid Test, students discovered two ways to detect acids: they use baking soda, which fizzes when mixed with acids, or a special liquid that changes color when mixed with acids.
Fifth grade Social Studies students studied immigration and migration. Students put themselves in the shoes of the immigrants that came through Ellis Island. They received a first hand experience of what immigrants experienced on Ellis Island.
Can you tell what animals make up these food chains? Fifth graders created their food chains and showed with animal mouths how the energy flowed.
Mrs. Friemark was the lucky recipient of 300 water bottles through Delta Dental's 'Sack Plaque' program. Every 5th grader has received a water bottle.






New London Connect 5th grade students studied the Westward Expansion through project based learning. Priscilla researched Sacagawea's involvement and guidance in helping Lewis and Clark with their journey.
Students in 6th grade math class used Breakout Rooms in Google Classroom to work in groups to solve algebraic problems. They had to work quietly and show their work to their teammates, trying not to share with other teams.
Seventh graders spread kindness at the middle school by writing compliments to each other. Students were given ten minutes to write on as many lockers as possible. The goal was to remind students of all the great qualities they possess.
Eighth grade science students observed a chemical reaction as part of their study of the law of conservation of matter. Students created a chemical reaction, recorded what happened with the reaction, wrote the chemical equation that represented the reaction as well as answer questions about what was happening with the atoms and molecules during the reaction. What a great activity to bring the unit together!
Secondary
Please help us congratulate the above DECA competitors. They competed virtually for the first round of competition by completing a taped role play and completing a 100 question test related to their competition event.
Students in Principles of Biomedical Sciences are learning critical patient care and hands-on skills used by a variety of medical professionals in a clinic setting. Students have practiced collecting and interpreting vital signs and blood lab results as well as performing a blood draw on a phlebotomy simulation arm.
Students in the Invent to Learn class were given a design problem to create a case for their phone that had a movable part. Students created a 3D model on Onshape design software. Once their model was created, students 3D printed them to check for proper fitment.



Biology students ran test trials (literally), to see how aerobic activity changed the levels of carbon dioxide being exhaled from the body.
Catalyst Academy student, Bryce Montgomery, is currently pursuing his private pilot's license for his future career. Part of his preparation includes using a virtual flight simulation with real world locations and semi-realistic controls. Thanks to Bryce, Catalyst Academy students were able to experience a virtual flight simulation and better understand flight.
Students in Advanced Construction class have updated the trophy cases in the HS Commons area. Bo Gossen and Brad Puffe built walls and covered them in tongue and groove hardwood paneling to give the trophy cases an updated look. They installed a new touch screen TV that will allow spectators to go back and look at past photos of old sports teams or champion trophies. When working on the trophy case most of the cuts were done with a new cordless chop saw that was purchased with grant money from Donors Choose.



The HOSA club participated in the Regional Leadership Conference. Competitions ranged from presentations given to other students to online tests and poster creations. Twenty-three students competed in the competition this year and 16 qualified for state to be held in April.
District
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SDNL staff donates to the SDNL 2020-2021 Higher Education Scholarship. SDNL staff sported attire from their alma maters and collectively raised $890 for a graduate that will be going into the field of education.
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