
Inland Lakes District Newsletter
Superintendent Newsletter for March
Let's Tell our Story Bulldogs!
Dear ILS Guardians/Parents:
Happy March is Reading Month! This month-long celebration of literacy a valuable opportunity to emphasize the importance of reading in the lives of our students. Throughout the month of March, our IL Elementary will be hosting a variety of activities and events aligned to "CAMP OUT and READ" designed to engage and inspire our students to immerse themselves in the world of literature. Below is a calendar of events for our March is reading month. Save the date for a Pre-K through 12th grade reading day on Tuesday, March 12th. All district students will be participating.
I also want to take this opportunity to address an important aspect of our academic calendar: standardized testing. Our testing period starts on Tuesday, April 9th where our 8th and 11th graders will be testing SAT and PSAT. Throughout the spring both the elementary and secondary will implement a variety of measures to create a supportive testing environment and help students feel confident and prepared. This includes providing appropriate accommodations for students with special needs, offering practice tests to familiarize students with the format and content of the assessments, and providing needed snacks and breaks throughout test sessions. Each building will be communicating testing schedules starting in April.
Additionally, I encourage you to support your son or daughter to approach standardized testing with a positive attitude and a growth mindset. These assessments provide valuable opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and we have every confidence that our students will rise to the occasion and showcase their abilities.
Thank you for your continued support of our district's literacy initiatives and spring testing. We look forward to seeing the enthusiasm and excitement as we begin spring of 2024.
Warm regards,
Elizabeth Fairbanks
Superintendent
Save the Date for Monday, March 4th for Coffee and Conversation
Young 5's, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Graders at the Cheboygan Oprah House
Ski Club at Nubs Nob
New IL Website and App
National Honors Society- Blood Drive
Save the Date for the K-12 Open House -Wednesday, May 1st
Mock Trials in Lansing
IL Students on 9&10 - Mock Trials in Lansing! Watch the video below from 9&10- Go Bulldogs!
SAVE THE DATE for the Class of 2024- Thursday, May 23rd
IL Middle Schools at Ballet at Great Lakes Center for the Arts
March Reading Month- Camp Out and Read
Author Dominic Thrasher at IL Elementary
Secondary and Elementary Students Learning about the Life Cycle
Mrs. Wandrie's and Mrs. Morley's Science Classrooms
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Cindy Morley
Save the Date for the 3rd Annual Broomball Fundraiser
Valentine's Day at IL Elementary
Thank you FOILS for the Donation for our Interactive Smartboards! Go Bulldogs!
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If you have any questions- Contact Us!
Email: efairbanks@inlandlakes.org
Website: https://www.inlandlakes.org/
Location: 4363 South Straits Highway, Indian River, MI, USA
Phone: 2312386868
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