Spring has sprung...wait, has it?

We hoped to see warmer temps upon our return from spring break but it appears Mother Nature had something else in mind. Many thanks to our students, staff, community, and families for your continued flexibility and support throughout this unusually tough winter. We are hopeful that the weather will improve by next week so we can host some of our annual community events!

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Friday, March 31 - MS/HS report cards posted in Parent Portal
Saturday, April 1 - Folsom Prison Experience
Tuesday, April 4 - Sloppy Jo Supper
Tuesday, April 4 - Kids Carnival
Tuesday, April 4 - Scholastic Book Fair
Tuesday, April 4 - Lions Talent Show
Friday, April 7 - No School: Easter Break
Wednesday, April 12 - 4th Grade Showcase
Saturday, April 15 - Speech Section Meet
Monday, April 17 - MCA Testing Begins

High School Happenings

While some FFA Week actvities were postponed due to weather, our NLS FFA students worked hard to provide them at later dates. Events included; the Annual Staff and Alumni Breakfast, mediallion hunt, and of course the beloved Petting Zoo. All NLS first grade classrooms were able to visit and watch a presentation with information on the animals. Students also enjoyed home made ice cream and getting to see the animals. Congratulations to Reed Holmquist the mediallion hunt winner!

Recently our counselors shared information with seniors on applying for scholarships. The 2023 scholarship applications are being reviewed and will be announced at the Honors and Awards Night on May 3 at 7:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center.

Wildcat football players received their championship rings this week.

NLS Speech had great success at both their meets over spring break.

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Middle School Minutes

Reminder our grade 5-8 students will have the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA's) for reading on April 18-20. They will take the MCA Math assessments April 25-27, 2023. Information regarding the MCAs is available at: www.nls.k12.mn.us/testing

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way. Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school. Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from April 4 to April 6 at the HS/MS Media Center. The Fair will be open during the annual Sloppy Joe Supper and Lions Talent Show on Tuesday, April 4 from 4:30 – 7:30. The fair will be open during the school day on April 5 and 6.

This year, say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy. If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.

An interactive, hands-on, discovery-based math program for future 6th, 7th and 8th graders from seven different school districts (ACGC, BOLD, KMS, MACCRAY, Montevideo, NLS and Willmar).

Held July 17th to 21st from 8:45am to 1:45pm at the Willmar Middle School. Absolutely FREE! All materials will be provided including breakfast and lunch, outdoor field trip to Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center - transportation provided by each school district. Students will be encouraged and challenged to become problem solvers and math detectives during this one-week adventure. Limited Space Available. Click here for more info and to apply!

Prairie Woods News

On Wednesday, each elementary grade level had a mini field trip to the NLS Performing Arts Center. While there they watched a 30 minute musical called, "The Three Little Pigs: A Story About Anxiety," presented by Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health.

Class Placement/Teacher Requests for the 2022-23 school year will be sent to parents/guardians via Seesaw on April 4th.

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) start for our 3rd and 4th grade students on April 17. MCA Reading Tests will be on April 17 & 18 for 4th Grade and on April 19 & 20 for 3rd Grade. MCA Math Tests will be on April 24 & 25 for 4th Grade and April 26 & 27 for 3rd Grade. MCA Make-ups will be held April 21 & 28 and May 1 & 2.

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Early Childhood Education

Our ECFE students are pictured wearing the Wonky Donkey headbands they made. That day they also used instruments while listening to the story. These little learners had a blast and looked adorable in their Wonky headbands.