Quarter 1 End is Near

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

The 2022-23 District calendar is available on our website.

Saturday, October 15 - PAC SERIES: Deer Camp The Musical

Wednesday, October 19 - Tackle Cancer Football Game

Thursday, Oct. 20 - Friday, Oct. 21 - NO SCHOOL: Fall Break

Monday, October 24 - School Board Meeting

Tuesday, October 25 - PSAT for Juniors

Tuesday, October 25 - Middle School Picture Retakes

Thursday, October 27 - Fall Festival at Prairie Meadows

Friday, October 28 - Middle School Monster Mash

Monday, October 31 - No School: Teacher Workshop Day

Tuesday, November 1 - No School: Staff Development

Prairie Woods - Morning Drop Off

We have a very busy parking lot and want to make sure all our students are safe. Here's a few reminders for morning drop-off.

I encourage anyone dropping off to stay in line and drop off directly at the crosswalk. This is truly the safest way as no one is walking through the parking lot. We can have two vehicles dropping off at a time as one can pull in front of the crosswalk and the second vehicle right behind the crosswalk.
If you must park, parents/adults please walk your child to the main crosswalk area (sidewalk between the parking lot and the bus road) and not have them run in front of the vehicles dropping off by the crosswalk. I am worried that a driver in the vehicle may not look left as they pull forward.

Middle School Minutes

During the month of October, our Middle School will be solving the "Mystery of the Book of Secrets and the mysterious AL" - We're calling it - Mystery Month!

Clues are shared during our students' RAPP time. Throughout the month, our students and staff will work together to build a stronger Middle School community. Most recently they found a treasure hidden by the prospector, played by our very own School Resource Officer Holmquist.

Coming up each grade level will plan some fun fall activities during their WIN time for the last day of the quarter.

Respect Ownership Attitude and Responsibility (ROAR)

Each week, we will be awarding the Middle School R.O.A.R Award. Our first recipient was Amelia Morales. Amelia was nominated by Mr. Terres for lending a helping hand in the classroom and displaying great character traits and integrity. Congratulations Amelia!

Our second recipient was Kyla Vick. Kyla was nominated by Mr. Gravning for always doing as asked with a positive attitude. Kylas is also a great peer-helper when she completes her work. Congratulations Kyla!

High School Announcements

Time has gone by quickly and with just a few weeks left in the quarter, we encourage students and families to check Parent/Student Portal for any missing assignments.

October is College Knowledge month, and our counseling department recently arranged for our junior class to attend a College Fair at Ridgewater College. Our students gathered information and visited with representatives from over 50 colleges. As high school students think about applying to college, application fees should not be a barrier. There are opportunities to apply to Minnesota institutions for free. A complete list of where and when students can apply to MN postsecondary institutions without a fee can be found at the MN Goes to College Website.

NLS Art and Design class updated the Middle School Hallways with two new murals. They learned the process of making large works for public spaces as part of their Keith Haring unit.

How To Order School Photos Online

Visit: https://8thstreetphotography.inter-state.com/

Click 'Order Here'

Enter the school code (located on the order forms distributed at school) or look up the school by clicking 'Look Up An Event Code'.

TACKLE CANCER FOOTBALL GAME

New London-Spicer Football Team will once again be participating in the Tackle Cancer Fundraiser. This event will be held at the Wildcats vs. Dassel-Cokato game on October 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Money raised supports the Randy Shaver Cancer Research & Community Fund and the CentraCare Willmar Cancer Center.

Report Absences On Parent Portal

Watch the "How To" Video

Please remember to document your child(ren)'s attendance. If you are unable to report it on Parent Portal please, call our attendance line:

Phone 320.354.2252 Press 1.

Note: Our Attendance Policy states that two unexcused absences results in detention and three unexcused absences leads to truancy. Accurate attendance reporting helps avoid these issues.

Cat PAC Series - Five Great Shows!

All shows are on Saturdays and begin at 7 p.m.

More information about each performance can be found on the ticketing site.

Oct. 15 at 7 pm – Deer Camp the Musical

Ticket Price $30

This is a stage musical celebrating the deer camp hunting shacks of Minnesota. Fall fun for all!

Nov. 19 at 7pm - The Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience Christmas Show

Ticket Price $35

Your holiday favorites on the big stage! Bring the whole family!

BUY TICKETS

FFA FRUIT SALES ARE HERE

Order from a NLS FFA member or online at: myfruitsale.com

by November 13th

(Enter Code: SUSY-1683)

Fruit pickup will be December 13th.

Questions? Call: 320-354-2252 ext 2696

NLS TRAVEL BASKETBALL

(Boys & Girls, Grades 4-6)

Parent & Player Meeting

Tuesday, October 18 at 6 pm -

Prairie Woods Cafetorium

If you are planning to have your child participate or want more information a parent/guardian must attend this informational meeting. Practice schedules will be distributed the week after the informational meeting.

Help Students Build Skills – Become a Tutor!

Prairie Woods Elementary is looking for tutors for the 2022-23 school year. You can take action in our community by giving your time and talent to help students build their skills and confidence! With training and on-site coaching, we’ll prepare you to help kids succeed. Part-time and full-time positions are available with upcoming start date in January (apply by Dec. 14).

Tutors Receive

A stipend paid every two weeks
Up to an additional $3,500 in tuition assistance or student loan repayment. Tutors 55 and older may gift the award to their child, grandchild, stepchild or foster child.
Free health insurance and child care assistance for those who qualify.

Help us spread the word! Learn more and apply at Join.ReadingandMath.org.

Questions? Call 866.859.2825.