Rock Your Mocs Families were invited to join Mrs. Hoffman, JKL Culture Coordinator & Teacher, to make their own makizinaan (moccasins). The next session is October 19th. For more information, email Tan-A Hoffman at thoffman@jklschool.org or find her on Dojo.
Family Fun Day is postponed from this Saturday, October 14th. We will post updates soon.
October 4, 2023
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to the new school year 2023–2024. This is an exciting time of year for students, staff and parents. Here at JKL, we want you to know we will do our best to help make this a successful year.
I want to introduce myself, as you may be getting other letters from me throughout the year. My name is Jodi Rath, and I am the Attendance and Truancy Officer here at JKL, as well as the Intervention Specialist for the middle school.
Throughout the year we know things are going to come up where your child or children will miss school. The number one piece of advice I can give to you is, if and when that happens, tell your child’s teacher, either through Class Dojo or the main office. Communication is key and we are here to help with any barriers that you may come across.
It’s going to be a great school year! If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach out to me via email or phone.
Jodi Rath
jrath@jklschool.org
906-635-5055 ext. 516
Mobile Pantry today, Thursday October 5, 2023 @ Big Bear Arena from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM.
We are hiring!
Out of an abundance of caution, JKL has been operating in School-Wide Secure Mode (Internal Lock-Down) all morning and will continue to do so until we receive notification from law enforcement that we are clear to commence normal operations. Again, this is out of an abundance of caution and there is no cause for alarm. Your child is safest at school with school resource officers, a secured building and highly trained staff.
LSSU Family Fun Day! This event is free for children and $5 for adults (with a ticket to win one of the many prizes we have!). This event will have carnival style games, bounce houses, chances to win raffles and gift baskets, cake walks all run by the athletes of LSSU!
Maintenance Technician Position open now!
SAVE THE DATE! for the JKL Back to School Bash! Wednesday, August 30, 2023 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Middle School Pick required paperwork & first quarter schedules Meet the Middle School Staff Elementary Pick up required paperwork Meet your child’s teacher/see the classroom There will be a picnic style dinner consisting of hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, cookies, and water anytime between 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. At 6:00 p.m. families are welcome to head into the building and pick up their paperwork/meet the Middle School or Classroom Staff. We would like as many parents as possible to attend. This will help with the timely completion of required paperwork. If you are unable to attend, your Meet & Greet folder will be sent home with your youngest student on the first day of school. Please email Lori Jodoin at ljodoin@jklschool.org if you have any questions about this event
September Lunch Menu
Please see Dr. Dale's Monthly Superintendent Update here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3277/JKLBAS/3428619/Supt._Monthly_Newsletter_Aug_2023_CDale.pdf
Family Fun Day for JKL Summer School Participants! Thursday, August 10th from 10 a.m. to noon. Hope to see you there.
Hiring for Transportation Manager!
JKL has immediate openings for Part-Time Bus Drivers! On the job training available. Apply online at www.jklschool.org.
Meet JKL's new K-8 Principal Mrs. Purple!
Be sure to download the JKL School app where you can access forms, lunch information and be informed of school events. Allow for notifications and you will get notified immediately of emergencies and school closings at JKL.
SAVE THE DATE for the JKL Back to School Bash!
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
5:00 -7:00 p.m.
Middle School
Pick required paperwork & first quarter schedules Meet the Middle School Staff
Elementary
Pick up required paperwork
Meet your child’s teacher/see the classroom
There will be a picnic style dinner consisting of hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, cookies, and water anytime between 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. At 6:00 p.m. families are welcome to head into the building and pick up their paperwork/meet the Middle School or Classroom Staff.
We would like as many parents as possible to attend. This will help with the timely completion of required paperwork. If you are unable to attend, your Meet & Greet folder will be sent home with your youngest student on the first day of school.
Please email Lori Jodoin at ljodoin@jklschool.org if you have any questions about this event
It is time to sign up for After School Program for the 2023-2024 school year. To sign up, please click on the link below to register your student(s).
In order for everything to be in place for the first day of school, students must be enrolled by August 11, 2023. This form will stop taking responses on that day. Late enrollments will only be accepted if there is room once enrollments for those that applied by the deadline have been processed. Late enrollments will have a delayed start for After School. You will be notified of their start date once their enrollment is processed.
Please read the survey carefully, as the format has changed. Also, pay close attention to the behavior and pick up policies as they are very important.
There is not transportation to take students home from the After School Program.
Please email ljodoin@jklschool.org for questions regarding the After School program.
https://forms.gle/3Avg9ZFVAJyEhyKC7
June 9, 2023
Dear Families,
Miigwech to the Student Council students under the direction of Dr. Dale and Mr. Donaldson for organizing a very moving retirement assembly for me this week. It was so inspiring and I really appreciate all of the cards, pictures, the JKL quilt, the rocking chairs and all of the well-wishes. It has been an honor to serve as your superintendent for the past twelve years!
Summer school registration is closed but parents have the option of filling out the summer school registration form and placing their student on the waiting list. You will be notified if spots open up in summer school. Summer school runs from July 5th through August 10th and provides our students with many opportunities to enrich their learning experience. Students in summer school participate in many “hands-on” activities in the areas of Culture, math, ELA, science, social studies, and physical education.
Congratulations to our Kindergarten students who graduated this week. It was great to see our little ones participate in their first formal ceremony. They learned so much this first year at JKL and we are so happy to have them as part of our JKL Bahweting Anishnabe PSA family. We are so proud of them!
Congratulations to our 8th Grade Graduates who will move on to high school. They will be missed but we know they are well-prepared to handle any challenges which may arise. We wish them well and hope they will visit often. It was wonderful to have Ogimaa-Minisinoo present at both graduation ceremonies.
Miigwech to all of our staff and volunteers who made our K-5 Field Day possible.The students had a great time playing and socializing with peers and staff on this almost “last day of school.” It was great to see many families and JKL Board members in attendance.
Today is the last day for the 2022-23 school year. It has been a tremendous year and our students have grown academically, culturally and socially. Miigwech to our staff who dedicated themselves to ensure the success of each student. Moving forward into 2023-24, we will continue to integrate our Ojibwe Culture throughout our school day and nurture all of the gifts given to our students by our Creator.
Have a wonderful week and a great start to the summer! I have really enjoyed my twelve years at JKL Bahweting Anishnabe PSA and know that Dr. Carolyn Dale will do a wonderful job as your new Superintendent!
Have an enjoyable summer!
Sincerely,
Theresa Kallstrom
JKL Bahweting Anishnabe PSA Superintendent
