
Muskego Lakes Family Newsletter
May 12th, 2023
Dear Muskego Lakes Families,
As we shared last week, this past week and next week students have started taking their Spring iReady Assessment for reading and math. This past week, students worked hard to complete their reading assessment. We are excited to dive into the results and so incredibly proud of our students effort! Next week, testing will continue with the Spring iReady Assessment for Math. We ask that students bring headphones and ensure their devices are fully charged each night.
To help your child prepare, keep conversations focused on trying their best, taking their time and trusting themselves when they don't know the answer. iReady assessments do not impact student grades but they are used to make education decisions to best support student learning. These tests are dynamic in that they deliver questions to students based on how well they are doing - dialing up the difficulty when they show proficiency in a skill and dialing down the difficulty when they struggle. In doing this, it is a guarantee that every student will get questions that are beyond their current understanding. We encourage students to pause, think about what they know within the problem and make an educated guess. Reminding your child that this will happen will reduce anxiety when they get tough questions.
Results from both assessments will be mailed home with 4th quarter report cards, but we also encourage you to check in with your student about their test.
In partnership,
Rachel and Nancy
Muskego Lakes Principals
Important Dates Ahead
- May 12: MLMS Dodgeball Tournament (5th & 6th Grade 3:45 to 6:00 PM & 7th & 8th Grade 6:15 to 8:30 PM)
- May 15-17: Math iReady Testing
- May 17: 8th Grade Band/Choir Trip to Chicago
- May 24: Choir Concert
- May 26: No School for Students
- June 8: Last Day of School
- June 8: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
- August 16: Back to School Night 4-6pm
Weekly Muskego Lakes Co-Curricular Meetings
If a change occurs from the date of this newsletter, we post on Infinite Campus in the announcement section. We commit to letting students/families know about changes and updating Infinite Campus announcements as soon as possible once we've been notified of a change.
Check out all MLMS events here which includes more detailed information!
8th Grade Promotion Updates
The MLMS PTO has teamed up with Muskego Lakes Middle School, generously providing $1,500 towards the end of the year 8th Grade Celebration. The remaining cost per student is $15, which helps pay for class shirts, the dance, food, etc. If you haven’t done so already, please submit your payment by Fri, May 26th via cash/check (made out to MLMS PTO) to the Muskego Lakes Main Office or Venmo to Becky Sawallich, PTO Vice President, @Becky-Sawallich.
Volunteers/Donations Needed:
We’re still looking for help + you can sign up to volunteer your time or a donation at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AFAA28A46-8thgrade2
Student Schedule on THURSDAY, JUNE 8th
8:05am: Students in homerooms,Pick up class shirt & yearbooks
8:45am: Class Photo
9am – 10:45am: Breakfast, Slideshow, & Yearbook Signing in MLMS Cafeteria
10:45am: Line up for Red Carpet Celebration
11am-Noon: Red Carpet Walk
Students will get a photo at the end & then exit to the playground area
Students will congregate outside until noon when they will board buses for dismissal (or get picked up)
8th Grade Completion Ceremony 6:30pm @ MLMS Gym
6:00pm – MLMS doors open for general seating with 8th grade students to report to the 6th grade learning lounge no later than 6:15pm
Tickets not required (see additional details below)
Thank you for being mindful that we have limited seating
Please arrive with your entire group as no reserved seating is permitted
We ask that families consider the nature of the event and select attire that fits a middle school event and adheres to the school’s dress code per the Muskego Lakes Handbook.
Please reach out to Mary Amaya, Administrative Assistant to the Principal should you need special assistance or accessibility considerations for a family member who plans to attend
Time set aside for families to gather for photographs in the gymnasium following the ceremony
Additional parking available behind the playground on the blacktop
Hawaiian themed dance party with DJ, photo booth, snacks, beverages, games, and craft option
Students can change after the ceremony if they wish to do so
Only students enrolled at MLMS are permitted into this 8th Grade Celebration
Students enter cafe through the gym at 7:30pm
Student may bring clothes to change into for the dance
Snacks + drinks will be provided
Students required to stay until 9pm unless prearranged ahead of time
*Special thanks to all of the parent volunteers who have helped to create this memorable event! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Becky Sawallich at beckyinaz@hotmail.com or 503-490-3475 who is the PTO Lead or Rachel Rydzewski, Principal, at rachel.rydzewski@muskegonorway.org or (608) 628-8546
End of Year Celebration Day Trip Information
- 5th Grade - JB’S on 41 (Bowlero Bowling and Arcade)
- 6th Grade - OAW Indoor Sports Complex
- 7th Grade- Traxside Roller Skating
- 8th Grade- Rockin' Jump
Information should be coming home in your student's Musky Folder and is due on May 19th.If you are in need of an extra permission slip, please have your student stop in student services. They are also attached above for your reference. You may reach out to Rachel Rydzewski (Rachel.Rydzewski@muskegonorway.org) if your family is experiencing financial hardship and would like to inquire about financial assistance.
Nominate a Staff Member Today For A Musky Award
Is there a member of the Muskego Lakes staff who has been especially kind? helpful? Is there someone at Muskego Lakes who goes above and beyond for you and/or your child?
Muskego Lakes Cross Country Fall 2023
Summer Learning Academy Updates & Waitlist Information
Thank you to all families who registered their children for Summer Learning Academy. At this time, the Infinite Campus registration is closed, with the exceptions of All-Sport Academy and Muskego Power (2:00-3:00 session). Parents can still register for All-Sport Academy and Muskego Power through the Infinite Campus Portal.
For all other courses, if you wish to be put on a waiting list, please choose and fill out the appropriate linked form:
*Note - Open registration for July and August swim sessions will be forthcoming.
Completed schedules will be available on Infinite Campus May 26.
Muskego Lakes Dodgeball Tournament
Tonight is the MLMS Dodgeball Tournament. Everyone is welcome to watch and enjoy the event.
5th & 6th Grade Tournament from 3:45 to 6:00 PM
7th & 8th Grade Tournament from 6:15 to 8:30 PM
- $2 for adults - or 2 canned goods
$1 for students - or 1 canned good
All canned goods will be donated to Muskego Food Pantry
Goods or money will be collected upon entering the gym
Concessions will be available to purchase throughout the tournament!
Get Involved By Joining The Muskego Lakes PTO!
Please consider joining the Muskego Lakes PTO. We meet monthly in the MLMS library at 6:30pm. We always welcome new faces and would love to hear your ideas in how we can make this an amazing school year ahead!!
MLMS PTO Meeting Dates for 2022-2023
- May 17
PTO Mid-Week Munchies
Did you know we have On-Site Mental Health Counseling at Muskego Lakes?
We are proud to continue to partner with Clinical Psychology Associates (CPA) to offer on-site counseling services at Bay Lane Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, Mill Valley Elementary, Muskego Lakes Middle School, Lake Denoon Middle School, and Muskego High School. For information about CPA’s services and therapists or to get started with an appointment, please visit our website.
Reporting of an Illness/ Reporting of COVID Reminders
A friendly reminder that when you notify school of your child/children being out ill/sick, it's important that we get the reason that they are out as we keep track of illness to monitor outbreaks.
Reporting of Illness
If your student is ill please keep them home and notify us at 262-971-1860 ext 5000. You may also use the Campus Parent App to report the illness.
Reporting of COVID
If your student has a positive COVID test please keep them home and Report your student's COVID ISOLATION using the COVID-19 SYMPTOM OR STATUS NOTIFICATION.
Please refer to the Health Services website for additional information.
Muskego Lakes Associate Principal
Muskego Lakes Principal
Muskego Lakes Middle School
Website: https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/muskegolakes/
Location: W124 S8009 North Cape Rd.
Phone: 262-971-1860
Twitter: @MLMSmuskies