Some highlights from the Halloween costume parade/contest today. We had all kinds of creativity going on. Have a safe Halloween, everyone!
A few more from Long Lake...
Some pics from yesterday's all-school excursion to Long Lake Conservation Center in Palisade. We had a lot of fun and learned some stuff despite the 30 degree temp. Students learned about Anishinaabe legends and water macro-invertebrates. We also did a physical challenge course. Way too many pictures were taken to post here, but here's a few highlights.
We were visit by goats today. Student Beretta S brought fainting, pygmy, and Nubian goats as part of her current project researching the breeding and showing of different kinds of goats. That's some hands on learning right there.
I just had to show off the result of Donna's Recycled Art class. The critters in the display are all made from random, discarded materials like cardboard, nails, and soda bottles. One person's trash is another person's treasure!
Have you ever heard of a game called 9 Square in the Air? Well, it is a big hit at Northern Lights. I tried a turn at it today and managed to be King for about 3 turns before I was dethroned.
Reminder: Picture Day is this Wednesday - 10/25.
Reminder: Halloween Carnival this Saturday from noon to 3 pm. Tickets are .50, food available for purchase, and costumes are welcome. All proceeds support MAAP Stars and other student activities. See you there!
An update from last week...three students attended the MAAP STARS Leadership Conference held at Camp Beauty in Long Prairie. Representative Addie's term in office was up and she turned over her position to a newly elected student.
Donna's advisory visited Big Sandy in McGregor yesterday. They heard a presentation from the Army Corp of Engineers regarding dams and how they affect the environment. They also visited the foundation of an old Native school and burial grounds.
Thank you to Mark and Nancy Carlson for making a donation that allowed the PE biking class to purchase some snazzy safety vests. We appreciate your support.
The NLCS student body has chosen their Student Council Representatives for the year. We have Addie M as President, Landon K as Vice-President, and Conri M as Secretary. They are joined by Beretta, Dusty, James, Salley, Michkayla, Andy, Kai, Jayden, Ellie, Zeke and Devonte. We look forward to their leadership this year.
Lots of cool art projects being completed! We have recycled art, paper mache, and nature art.
Time to get caught up on some more pictures! Donna's PE biking class had a bear encounter on Monday! Only in northern MN, right?
Time to get caught up on posting! We've been back to school for 9 days now and there's been a lot going on at NLCS! Students spent last Wed. engaged in fun, team-building activities.
Northern Lights Friends and Families, this is a reminder that our Open House is tomorrow evening (Thursday) from 4 pm to 7 pm. We look forward to seeing you again. School starts next Monday!
We're staged and ready at the parade grounds. Hope to see some familiar faces in the crowd today. Wear your sunscreen and bring some water. It's a bit warm and sunny today.
Join us this Sunday - Aug. 6th - at the Itasca County Fair Grounds for the Tall Timber Days Parade. Students can walk with our float and hand out candy. Be there between 11 and noon to help get ready.
A very happy retirement to Lori, Vern, and Jill! We're going to miss you. Enjoy yourselves!
Thank you to John and Conri for serenading us today with your music. Our students and staff are talented!
