The elementary students have been enjoying the new library! It's a great environment for students to explore new books together!
Events Monday, November 28th
The Snowflake Store is in need of donations! The Snowflake Store is an opportunity for our elementary students to shop for their loved ones. Everything is priced between 25 cents to $1. Items will be wrapped, labeled and ready to be put under the tree!
Donations can be dropped off in the wrapped boxes in the front entry way, and all items are greatly appreciated. Gently used items are perfect! Tools, games, knick knacks, toys, puzzles you name it! The High School Student Council greatly appreciates all help during this time. It's a great opportunity for them to witness the holiday spirit!
Our store will open to our Elementary students on Monday, 12/12.
The National Honor Society is hosting the giving tree again this year to support our students and community. Please go to the following link to select students from the tree. When you go to the site, there will be a sign up button, once you click the sign up button and enter your name and email. If you have any questions, let Heidi Rastall know at rastallh@lafarge.k12.wi.us. Thank you for supporting our students and families! All gifts need to be returned to the school by Friday, December 16th.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A4AB2BAAF9C16-virtual2
Check out our "Thankful Tree" that greets students and staff upon entering our building this week! Sources of Strength has been sponsoring activities to practice gratitude and reflect on all the things we are thankful for. Middle school students created the paper chain garland while high schoolers contributed leaves of gratitude to the tree. Happy Thanksgiving!
The physical science class is studying elements and compounds. They synthesized zinc chloride by reacting zinc metal in hydrochloric acid.
Congratulations to these students who were recognized at our elementary assembly today for showing others compassion and making our school a great place to be!
Mrs. Jacobson’s 2nd grade made pumpkin pie with Mrs. Palmer’s “Foods for Life” class. We learned how to read a recipe, measure, and mix!
Thank you to all who supported our junior class Thanksgiving raffle, and congrats to the lucky winners!
1st Prize: Sandhill Folk Silver Earrings - Eric Allen
2nd Prize: Mini Session - Unlimited Clicks Photography - Jordan Johnson
3rd Prize: KVR Annual Family Pass - Ryan Achenbach
4th Prize: Rental for 2 Canoes - Kickapoo Yacht Club - Jill Stoltz
5th Prize: $50 Gift Certificate - La Farge Truck Center - Angie Campbell
6th Prize: $50 Gift Certificate - La Farge Truck Center - Deb Koenig
7th Prize: 2-$20 Gift Certificates - Bergum’s Food Mart - Robin Degner
8th Prize: Beaver Fur Earmuffs (Wild Things) - Nate Dorris
9th Prize: Organic Valley Cheese Box - Starr Janecek
10th Prize: 15 lbs of butter & Chocolate Milk - OV - TJo Wirts
11th Prize: Two Large Pizzas (Phil & Deb’s Town Tap) - Taunee Nemec
12th Prize: 4-12 packs of pop (Zzip Stop) - Laura Leatherberry
13th Prize: 2 Large Pizzas from Pizza Hut - Hunter Wilder
14th Prize: $25 Gift Certificate - Rockton Bar - Richard Williams
15th Prize: $25 Gift Certificate - Rockton Bar - Taryn Hamilton
16th Prize: $25 Gift Certificate - County Market - Amy Lund
17th Prize: $25 Gift Certificate & Sweatshirt - Country Gardens - Meaghan Gustafson
18th Prize: $25 Gift Certificate - A Little Moore Than Hair - Heidi Rastall
19th Prize: $25 Gift Card - Culvers - Gary Williams
20th Prize: $20 Gift Card - Kickapoo Hardware & Mercantile - Cathy St. John
21st Prize: $20 Gift Card - Nelson Agri-Center - Ginger Gander
22nd Prize: $20 Gift Certificate - Driftless Vibe - Julie Greenland
23rd Prize: S & S Cycle Apparel - Brenna Smedema
24th Prize: S & S Cycle Apparel - Jenny Grainger
Mrs. Brandl's 10th grade English students reluctantly took a break from their short fiction project to pose for a selfie. They're starting fiction from an assigned theme and developing a story with a fully developed set of characters, a well-designed setting, and a clear conflict.
Some people say that “Magic” happens in the Speech Room! Students magically learn how to make sounds correctly and, before you know it, they are speaking clearly and talking all the time!
One of the ways that magic happens is by learning through various play-based activities, carpet time, and table time. Students learn to match letter sounds with letter symbols while working on the ABC rug. They learn how to put the sounds they learned into words through play-based activities like the doll house, farm yard, play-dough, etc.
All 6th grade students have a study skills class twice a week. They have spent the fall learning how to prioritize, stay organized, ask questions if they need help, and the ins-and-outs of being middle school students! As the year goes on this class will learn techniques for taking notes, using their textbooks, setting goals, and having a growth mindset. This group of Wildcats has a bright future!
The 4K friends have been learning about patterns. Today they completed a Turkey Tail Pattern book where they had the opportunity to color the each turkey's feathers in a ABAB pattern. We do activities like this in the 4K room because it helps students learn the content while being engaged.
Mrs. Fowell is looking for a little help setting up for the honors band. She will start setting up tonight at 7 pm in the gym and band room. Please come if you are able, many hands make light work.
La Farge Schools honored our Veteran's today in a ceremony held in the gymnasium. Our students did a great job recognizing those who have served for us and continue to do so through singing songs, reading poems, creating artwork and playing music. If you'd like to watch the ceremony please click the attached link.
https://youtu.be/_MrcR6k3Qrk
On Wednesday, November 9, the juniors and seniors traveled to Viroqua to participate in Youth Government Day, a program sponsored by the American Legion. Students watched court proceedings, then went to the VFW for a lunch sponsored by the American Legion, and presentations by members of the American Legion, Sheriff John Spears, District Attorney Tim Gaskell, and Judge Darcy Rood.
4K-3rd grade families gathered for Family Literacy Night on November 9. Families enjoyed Storytime with Mrs. Jacobson, picked out some books to take home, and had the opportunity to sign up for a Public Library card. While caregivers learned more about the why, what, and how of reading with Mr. Hansen and Mrs. Curtis, children shared their dreams or drew themselves in the night sky with Miss Grainger, Miss Wilson, Miss Smedema, and Mrs. Wirts. The evening will be the first of other family events this year.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Come check out the La Farge Drama Club's performance of "Ax of Murder" by Pat Cook. Performances are Friday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 13 at 1:00 p.m.
The middle school students have been spending some time learning about the election process, candidates, and some issues. On Tuesday, November 8th they also took part in simulated elections. We then discussed the results of the mid term elections on November 9th.
Mrs. Egge, Mrs. Phillips, and Mrs. Greenland have been serving some delicious new menu items! Many of the items are homemade!
