Curriculum Coordinator

Reading & Phonics Units of Study Professional Development Schedule 

Reading Interventionist Virtual Roundtable- Thursday, October 12th @ 4pm  

This virtual roundtable is for any interventionist or teacher that would like to attend. An invite was sent to all LLS teachers. This is a chance for us to collaborate, share ideas, and ask questions as we consider how to best serve our students. Several members of our LLS SPED Team will be in attendance. Please feel free to  join if you are interested. Our plan is do host one virtual roundtable per month.  

Science Curriculum Team Update 

• Team Members as of 9/26: Sarah Mueller (grades 3-4), Noah Panzer (grades 5-6), Ryan Jaeger (grades 3-8), Anne Kavicky (grades 7-8), Peter Kavicky (as available), Dan Schulz (5-8 science), Sara Spencer (1st grade), Guy Gast (grades 5-6) 

• Curriculum Guides will not be created until the DPI revises the science standards.  

• Programs currently under consideration: Explore Science, OpenSciEd, Stem Scopes, Into Science, Science Dimensions, FOSS and Amplify Science.  

Early Childhood Professional Development  

• Our presenter will be Becky Lindenberg. Becky currently serves at Christ-St. Peter in the Milwaukee. Prior to that, she served as a professor of early childhood education at Wisconsin Lutheran College.  

• Sessions: 

• Saturday, February 10th: Session 1- Social Emotional Development: The Importance of Self-Regulation 

• Saturday, April 20th: Session 2- Cognitive and Social Development: The Importance of Play 

• Monday: June 17th: Session 3- Physical Development: The Importance of Movement in the Early Years 

All sessions would be 9am - 11:30am (A light breakfast provided prior).   

LLS Technology Team 

 I am looking to form a LLS Technology team. This team will begin functioning during the 2024-2025 school year. If you have a passion for educational technology for your school or in your classroom, we would love to have you. Please reach out to me if this is a team you would consider serving on.  

Admissions/Recruitment

• Admissions visits are starting this month, and will continue through December
• October (1^st-2^nd grade Future Lancer Field Trips)
• October 9^th- Grade School Cross Country Meet at St. John’s, Two Rivers
• October 14^th- Grade School Volleyball Tournament at MLHS

Lakeshore Lutheran Schools K-12 Highlights and Events

LLS "Hidden Portal Site"

A reminder there is a link to the LLS Portal for any teacher in LLS.  Items on this site include a list of substitute teachers, LLS teacher directory, past LLS newsletters, a calendar of Corey Marohns professional growth opportunities with LLS, pictures and more.  The "secret" password is LLS.

Llschools (lakeshorelutheranschools.net)

CALL UPDATES

LLS FINE ARTS

Jr. Lancer Band lessons have begun at our Lakeshore Lutheran Schools.  JLB has a long and proud tradition of working with the LLS to provide band lessons and a group band experience for your students in grades 5-8. 

In addition to lessons, the Jr. Lancer Band Program offers Beginner Band, Concert Winds, and Jazz Kidz.  It is of great benefit to the band students to play along side other instrumental students and learn what its like to play in a band and enjoy making music with one another.  Saturday rehearsal schedule is Beginner Band 8:30-9:15am and Concert Winds 9:30-10:45am.  Jazz Kidz is held in the 2^nd semester only. 

The Jr. Lancer Youth Choir (JLYC) exists to minister to and bless the families and community of the Lakeshore Lutheran Schools by offering our students in grades 4-8 an additional opportunity to praise our Lord and Savior, to grow in musicianship, to develop healthy vocal habits, and to nurture Christian friendships.  JLYC will meet during the 1^st semester, and rehearsals will take place on Saturdays from 8:30-9:15.  We will be asking you to distribute information to your 4^th – 8^th students and their parents to inform, invite, and encourage your 4^th-8^th grade students to join the Jr. Lancer Youth Choir.

Information and music for the Lakeshore Lutheran Children’s Choral Festival will be coming very soon.  Our guest clinician this year is Mrs. Lisa Uttech from Wisconsin Lutheran High School.  Many of you may remember Lisa from her time here on the Lakeshore as teacher at Bethany – Manitowoc and as staff minister at Grace – Manitowoc.  We ask that each school has their music teacher or fine arts contact fill out the questionnaire that will be coming in the next few weeks.  Thanks!  The Choral Festival is scheduled for Friday, February 16^th at MLHS from 1:00-6:00pm (Concert at 6:30pm in the MLHS Gym)

Upcoming Fine Arts Events for the Lakeshore Lutheran Schools

Here are some important upcoming dates keep in mind and inform your faculty, staff, and school family about:

• October 24^th: Lancer Singers & Jazz Band visit Bethany – Manitowoc and St. John – Newtonburg
• October 25^th: Lancer Singers & Jazz Band visit Trinity – Kiel and St. Paul – Howards Grove
• December 10^th: Jr. Lancer Band and Choir Concert at 3:00pm in the MLHS Gym
• December 21^st: MLHS Christmas Concert at 4:30 & 7:30pm at the Capitol Civic Centre

LLS 2023-2024 School Year INFO

Theme:  I am with you.  Matthew 28:20b

Joint Mission Project:  Abiding Word, Easley SC.  They had their first worship service on Sept 3rd.  Click the link for a full tour of the facility.  See the picture below of their worship space.

Junior Lancer Athletics

Current JL registrations for flag football and Cross Country are open. If interested in registering late or have questions please contact Ryan Holper at rholper@mlhslancers.org. 

For other information visit:

www.mlhslancers.org/jrlancers

Lakeshore Lutheran League and Athletics

2023-2024 LLL Athletic Dates

Volleyball

B Team Tournament Oct 7th

A Team Tournament Oct. 13-14th

Cross Country

Meet October 9th @ St Johns TR

Soccer

Done for 23-24 school year

Basketball

Practice starts after the VB tournaments.

B Team Tournament Jan 19-21

A Team Tournament Jan 26-28 

Track

May 14, 2024 @ Ron Rubick Field

OTHER LAKESHORE LUTHERAN SCHOOL INFORMATION

Perhaps you noticed the new LLS logo?  It was adopted last May as the official logo of Lakeshore Lutheran Schools.  It also appears in the shield of the Manitowoc Lutheran Logo.  Feel free to use it as you wish.

Hunter Safety Class

St. John’s in Two Rivers is offering a hunter education course. The suggested age level for participants in the class is grade 5 and higher. The dates for the class are Sunday, Oct 22 from 12:00-3:00. Monday, Oct 23 from 6:00-9:00. Tuesday, Oct 24 from 6:00-9:00.  Sunday, Oct 29 from 12:00-3:00. If you or your child would like to attend the class, you will need to provide Ryan Jaeger with the DNR customer ID number. If you or your child does not have a DNR customer ID number, you must register for an ID at gowild.wi.gov. There are only 17 spots remaining, so we will take DNR numbers on an FCFS basis. Students in the class will go through the hunter safety booklet before the class starts. Class participants will then review the items in the book during the first three days with hands-on experience and then take a written test and a field test on the fourth day. The cost for the class is $10. This is set by the DNR, not by St. John's. Cash only due on or before the first day of class. If you have any questions, contact Ryan Jaeger at ryan.jaeger@sjtworivers.or or 920-793-5001.

Fall Fest 2023 Trunk or Treat

St. John Maribel

with animal viewing, hayride, and 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off

October 14, 2023

2-4 pm

Please share information you want others to know about by emailing LLS@mlhslancers.org. 

Let us know about major events coming up at your schools!!

LLS Executive Committee Information

Information from the executive committee to all principals on future meetings.

• October 6th 11am-3pm @MLHS (This is also the meet and eat with your principal)
• January 12th 8am-12pm @MLHS (Presentation meeting)
• May 17th 11am-3pm @TBD