April 2020 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...
  • Food Pantry Volunteers
  • NL Community Cupboard  
  • Walking Art Exhibit
  • Free Meals for Students  
Elementary Schools...
  • Digital Writing Lesson
  • Thankful Students
  • Woodworking & Carpentry
  • Herd Basketball
Intermediate/Middle School...
  • Virtual Opening Day
  • Math League, Pi Day
  • Chemical Magic
  • Student Showcases
  • Career Expo    
Secondary School...
  • TEAMS Competition
  • Career Expo
  • Academic High Honors
District...
  • Substitute Teachers
  • Bus Drivers
    
Dates to Note

April 7 - Election Day
April 12 - Happy Easter




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A note from Scott Bleck, District Administrator
Thank you to all students, families, and District employees that are engaged in our current digital/distant learning and District operational functions. Your effort, flexibility, and commitment to foster “Success For All Students” has been tremendous!

Digital/distant learning will continue through Friday, April 24, unless directives from the State of Wisconsin alter the end date. I understand that we are all on a journey as a school community, state, and country as we actively address the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for doing your part to mitigate COVID-19. It will take everyone's effort to flatten the curve. Your active support to follow the “Safer at Home” emergency order from Wisconsin State Governor Tony Evers is highly recommended. With spring-like weather upon us, be sure to refrain from group settings and places where individuals may gather. Additionally, children should refrain from play dates with friends and peers, even if it is in a small group setting.  

As a school community, we will strive to continue to meet the needs of our students and families. Lunch/breakfast meal distribution will remain ongoing with our rural routes and distribution sites at First Congregational United Church at 110 E. Hancock St., New London WI. New London Intermediate Middle School, and New London High School Monday through Friday between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Meals are available for all children from birth to age 18. Reminder all meals are free.

Our District is privileged with dedicated teachers, support staff, principals, directors, and the Board of Education that is ready to serve our school community. I encourage you to have frequent and open communication with District staff as necessary to address questions, concerns, or perhaps to say thank you.
 
During this unprecedented time find ways to engage into something meaningful that will allow you to rebound and recover from the daily stress and unknown that may build within your life and in the lives of our children. With a purposeful meaning mindset, we will all rebound and recover to conquer COVID-19 . 

Community Connections
Several NLHS students helped at the Food Pantry by delivering food to the cars of those in need.
The FFA , under the advisement of Mrs. Retzlaff, collected monetary and non-perishable food for CHS Harvest for Hunger. The School District of New London  did a fantastic job helping collect for the New London Community Cupboard .
Art instructors challenge SDNL students to participate in a weekly drawing challenge . Student weekly drawing challenge images should be emailed to Mrs. Nelson at  www.newlondon.k12.wi.us/faculty/mweyenberg/ and clicking her Email. Weekly drawings should also be hung up in your window so people can see them as they walk by, creating a version of a walking art exhibit !
FREE lunch and breakfast provided to all children ages 0-18 years old Monday thru Friday. In addition to bus routes, students will also be able to pick up meals at New London sites listed below from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM each day.
  • UCC (First Congregational United Church)-near Lincoln Elementary
  • Middle School (back canopy) on school’s south side
  • High School (Door #23, Library/Teaching & Learning Center Entrance)
At pick-up locations, a responsible student or parent can ask for the number of meals needed so small children or anyone who is ill does not have to go outside to get the meals. Group pick-ups are allowed. We cannot leave meals on doorsteps or drive down driveways or hazardous roads to provide meals.
If you have any further questions, please contact the district office at (920) 982-8530 or the bus garage at (920)-982-8543.
Elementary

Learning over lunch! Parkview kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Larson , demonstrates a writing lesson digitally .
Students excitedly waited for lunch and breakfast. Students were surprised to get their food delivered by Principal Kristin Grable !
Mr. Van Alstine's Lincoln School 4th graders had the opportunity to learn about woodworking and carpentry thanks to Mr. Nate Rathman . He brought his carpentry tools and expertise to share with the students as well as provided the opportunity for hands-on practice with basic tools. A big thank you to Amcor, Larson's Roofing and Remodeling, Grand Chute Home Depot, Festival Foods, and Mobil New London for providing safety glasses, tape measures, carpenter pencils, and tool aprons for each student as well as a nutritious lunch for all.
Parkview students and familie s enjoyed a night of Herd basketball sponsored by the PTO. Students watched the team warm up in front row seats and got autographs at the end of the game. 
Intermediate / Middle



Sixth-grade teacher, Patty Grossman , lead distance learning exercises with her students while also celebrating a virtual opening day for the Brewers!
The grade 6 Math League worked very hard preparing for the Wisconsin Mathematics League competition . Students worked with partners and individually to prepare for the online competition. The grade 6 math teachers are very proud of the twenty-three students that chose to go above and beyond their daily math work to practice and participate in this great experience.
We can't wait for the state results!
Mystery Science continues to amaze the fifth graders . As part of the Chemical Magic unit , students tested liquids to see if they were acids, combined ingredients in a chemical reaction to make goo, and used gases to cause explosions (inside a ziplock bag).
Sixth grade math students celebrated Pi Day (3/14) by measuring the diameters and finding the circumference and area of circular food items.
Fifth grade students at the ISMS shared their Genius Hour projects with families and friends at an open house celebration.
The 8th grade class attended the Future Fox Cities Expo . Students visited with various regional organizations and professionals to explore future career paths and employment opportunities.
Grade 8 science students shared their knowledge of sound at The Visual Effects of Sound showcase . Parents, staff, and classmates visited 'exhibits' that described the phenomena presented by Nigel Stanford and his team of scientists and musicians.
Secondary
TSA students competed in the TEAMS competition, a competition of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science . Students wrote an essay about improving an area zoo, and answered engineering/science/math questions related to ecological sustainability, conservation, and electricity off the grid. Groups of students were given a bag of building resources and 60 minutes to create a 'crane' to use in the rainforest .
New London High School hosted their annual Post-Secondary and Career Fair in March. All NLHS students, and a few area high schools, were in attendance interacting with over 50 businesses, 30+ colleges, and multiple branches of the military.
Congratulations to the following Academic Honors recipients for the New London High School Class of 2020 . The above students have earned a cumulative weighted GPA of 4.00 or above at the end of the first semester of the 2019-2020 school year: (Front, L-R): Jeff Smolinski, Eryka Lauer, Megan Kable, Lauren Stroesenreuther, Sarah Watling, Emily Carothers, Kaya Klemes, Nathan Pairolero (Back L-R): Konnor Kuppernus, Brett Hildebrand, Ben Steinbach, Kaden Reybrock, Emma Tuchscherer, Adam Armour, Riley Titterton, Maddie Schmidt. (Not pictured: Abigail Gillespie).

 Ben Steinbach is being recognized as the NLHS 2020 Valedictorian and Kaden Reybrock as the NLHS 2020 Salutatorian .
Congratulations, gentlemen!
#bulldogproud
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