Fall Weather Has Arrived

Greetings Megan,

Serving as the New London-Spicer High School Principal for the past three years has brought joy to me and my family, and I now look forward to serving the district in a wider capacity. It is a great honor that I am able to reintroduce myself as your new Superintendent.

Last year, New London-Spicer residents passed an operating levy to support our schools. I am beyond grateful and proud of our community for doing so. Part of my role is to keep our community informed on the financial well-being of our district. With that said, I would like to highlight what your investment in our schools has already allowed us to do.

Click here to continue reading my September Community Update.

Sincerely,

Jamie Boelter

New London-Spicer Superintendent

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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

Friday, September 30 - MN Fallen Heroes Football Game

Monday, Oct. 3 - Friday Oct. 7 - Wolf Ridge Trip (Grade 5)

Monday, October 10 - School Board Meeting

Tuesday, October 11 - High School Picture Retakes

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

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

Monday, October 24 - School Board Meeting

Tuesday, October 25 - Middle School Picture Retakes

Thursday, October 27 - Fall Festival at Prairie Meadows

QUICK LINKS

Prairie Woods - Principal Randy Juhl

Fire Safety Week: Our local firefighters will visit Prairie Woods School on Thursday, October 13th during fire safety week. I would encourage all families to create a home safety plan in the event of a fire happening at home. Also, don’t forget to check your smoke alarms.

Indoor Recess: We are going to try something new this year if we are unable to go outside from 7:50-8:15 a.m. for morning recess. Students will have the option to go to breakfast or they may go to the gym. Students can walk around the outside area of the gym or they can sit and visit in the middle. If weather is inclement at lunch time, students will return to the classroom for indoor recess.

Middle School Minutes - Principal Jen Fuchs

We need parents help reminding students to have Chromebooks fully charged each morning. At the end of the month, the class with the fewest uncharged Chromebooks during that month will earn a class treat!

We began a new intervention schedule which is working very well. We have students getting additional support by teachers every day of the week. Monday is Math, Tuesday is Science, Wednesday is Reading, Thursday is Social Studies and Friday is Writing. The separate days of the week ensure that multiple teachers aren’t trying to draft students at the same time. Students check their schedules and report directly to that teacher.

High School Message - Principal Bonnie Spohn

The beginning of the year has gone quickly; mid-quarter grade reports will be posted in Parent Portal next week. We had great student involvement in our Homecoming dress-up days and activities. During Friday's Pepfest we crowned our Homecoming King & Queen; Carson Sampson & Raeann Holmquist. Take a look at some of the fun HOCO 2022 snapshots! Reminder: On Thursday, September 29th, our 10th-grade students will be attending a Twins game. We are happy to give them this opportunity as they did not get to go during middle school due to the pandemic.

3rd Annual 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

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!

Tutors work with students during school hours throughout the school year. No matter if you’re a recent grad, career changer, stay-at-home parent or retiree, you can make a great tutor. 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 dates in October (apply by Oct. 5) and 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.

How Do I Order My Kids' 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'.

Report Absences On Parent Portal

Watch the Video Below

All kids need to be fed to be ready to learn!

The Link along with local churches, service clubs, and businesses are providing the “Wildcat Backpack Program” for NLS students. Participants receive a weekly bag of food for over the weekend (2 juices, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 fruit, 2 snacks & a treat).

FREE OF CHARGE & CONFIDENTIAL

To register, contact Vicki Mickelson,

mickelsonv@isd345.org

320-354-2252 ext. 2607

2022-23 Wildcat Season Passes are now available! These All Sports Passes are valid between Tuesday, August 9th – Saturday, April 1st.Family passes ($153), Senior 62yrs.+ that live in the NLS District passes (free), student passes ($53), and adult passes ($73).

To purchase yours, visit: https://www.nls.k12.mn.us/ticketsales