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New London-Spicer
2022-23 School Calendar
“inspire every student, every day”
For Food Service Main Line: 320.354.2252 Press 7
www.nls.k12.mn.us/staffdirectory http://www.nls.k12.mn.us/academiccalendar
www.nls.k12.mn.us/menus
The mission of New London-Spicer Public Schools is to educate and enrich all students to achieve their full potential and succeed in a changing world.
New London-Spicer District Information
schools media
High School Principal,
Bonnie Spohn http://www.nls.k12.mn.us
Main Line 320.354.2252 Press 4
Attendance Line: 320.354.1417
@NLSSchoolDist345 @NLSSchool345
Middle School Principal,
Dr. Jenn Fuchs
Main Line 320.354.2252 Press 3 @NLSSchool345 @NLS_Activities
Attendance Line: 320.354.1411
Prairie Woods Elementary Interested in joining the pto?
PTO
Principal, Randy Juhl email: contactpto@isd345.org
Main Line 320.354.2252 Press 2
Attendance Line: 320.354.1418
Web: www.nls.k12.mn.us/pto
Prairie Meadows Early Childhood
Coordinator, Jennifer Hellickson
boosters
Main Line 320.354.2252 Press 5 NLS Sports Boosters
Contact: Mike Novak, President
Activities Director Grades 7-12, Email: MNovak@fischerlaser.com
Thayne Johnson Phone: 320.894.6151
Main Line 320.354.2252 Press 6
@NLS_Activities
weather
Community Education Director, Weather Related Announcements
Alex Wolter 320.354.2252 Press 1
Main Line 320.354.2252 Press 6
For the Full Academic Calendar, go to:
http://nls.k12.mn.us/academiccalendar
committed to enrichment MILK
LUNCH
• Art Club • S.W.A.T.
• Band (Students Working Against Tobacco)
• Choir • Visual Arts
• Drama • Yearbook
Activities
• FFA Please keep money in your student's lunch account. Online
• Jazz Band payment is available using debit or credit cards through
• Knowledge Bowl Parent Portal.
• Letter Clubs (Men & Women) If you have questions on this, please contact:
• Math Masters/League Vicki Mickelson at 320.354.2252 ext. 2607.
• National Honor Society
• Pep Band menus
• Robotics www.nls.k12.us/menus
• Science Club We ask all our families to complete the Free and Reduced
• Speech Lunch Application included in this calendar and available
• Student Council online at www.nls.k12.mn.us/mealinfo
• Adaptive Bowling • Gymnastics lactose reduced milk available at school
Attention Parents: Lactose Reduced Milk will be provided
Athletics
• Alpine Skiing • Hockey
• Baseball • Softball by Food and Nutrition Services upon written request of
• Basketball • Tennis parents/guardians per the district’s Special Dietary Needs
• Cheerleading • Track & Field Policy.
• Cross Country • Trapshooting
• Dance • Volleyball
• Football • Wrestling
• Golf All kids need
to be fed to be ready to learn!
The Link along with local churches, service
clubs, and businesses are continuing to provide
the "BackPack Program" for NLS students. Student
participants will receive a bag of food weekly to bring
To check scheduling of NLS Activities and Athletics, home over the weekend (2 snacks + 2 entrees + 2 juices
please go to: + 2 breakfast items). This program is free of
http://wcconference.org/public/genie/16/school/2005/ charge. To sign your student(s) up, please
contact Vicki Mickelson, Food Service Clerk,
by email mickelsonv@isd345.org or
To watch live streaming of our events, search for the New by phone 320.354.2252
London-Spicer Activities page on YouTube. ext. 2607 for an application
PreK - Grade 4 Supply lists This list is also available on the school website
http://www.nls.k12.mn.us/schoolsupplies
Cub Kids Preschool 8-10 pack of washable markers (not skinny) Pencil box
1 pack regular markers 8-12 pack of colored pencils 1 Container disinfecting wipes
1 pack skinny markers 6 Glue sticks Highlighter
1 plastic folder 2 Highlighters Dry Erase low odor markers (pkg of 2-4)
1 spiral notebook for journaling (please label) 1 Red pen Sandwich size zip bags, optional
1 inch 3-ring binder (please label) Pink eraser 1 3-Ring binder (1 inch)
1 glue bottle Red/Blue/Green Folders Student Headphones (see text box below)
4 Glue sticks (Elmer’s purple glue sticks) Folder of choice
Crayola watercolor paint Last name A-I (gallon size bags) Grade 4
1 container of Play dough Last name J-R (snack size bags) 3 Dozen #2 pencils (sharpened)
Last name A-M - Kleenex Last name S-Z (sandwich size bags) 1 Ultra fine point Sharpie black felt tip pen or marker
Last name N - Z - Disinfecting wipes 1 Box of tissues 2 Glue sticks
Boys - one box of sandwich bags 2-4 dry erase low odor markers 1 Box of tissues
Girls - 1 box of gallon bags Student Headphones (see text box below) Scissors
Water bottle (please label) 1 Spiral notebook (wide rule)
Blanket for rest time (If full day student) Grade 2 - Please Label With Child's Name 1 Colored pencils (8-12 pack)
Extra outfit in case of an accident of spill (to be kept in locker) 24 # 2 Pencils (sharpened) 1 Package of markers-standard colors
Family Picture 2 Highlighters 1 Highlighter
2 Box crayons (not over 24) 12 dry erase markers (low odor)
Kindergarten Colored pencils (not over 12) 1 or 2 Container(s) disinfecting wipes
2 Boxes of 24 count crayons 4 Plastic bottom pocket folders (please label- 1 green, 1 blue, 1 1 3-Ring binders (1 inch)
Book bag/backpack-No wheels- Reg Size yellow, 1 of your choice) 1 Pencil Box
3 Plastic bottom pockets folders (1 for STEAM) Pencil box 6 Pocket folders (1 for STEAM and 1 for Music)
4 large glue sticks 1 Large box of Tissues 2 Wide ruled composition notebooks
1 pink eraser 1 Wide ruled spiral notebook Last name A-M (sandwich size bags)
4 Yellow #2 pencils, sharpened Scissors, please label Last name L-Z (gallon size bags)
Scissors, with round tip, child size (please label) 1 Red pen 1 Container disinfecting wipes
2 Packs washable markers, 8-10 pack –original colors, Broad line 10 Glue sticks Optional: Chromebook case
GRADE 4
2 Black thin low odor dry erase markers Large pink eraser 3 Dozen #2 pencils (sharpened)
1 Ultra fine point Sharpie black felt tip pen
1 Yellow Highlighter 1 Container disinfecting wipes GRADE 4
2 Glue sticks3 Dozen #2 pencils (sharpened)
1 Box of tissues
1 4oz Bottle of school glue (for Art) Small hand-held sharpener with cover for shavings Scissors
1 Ultra fine point Sharpie black
2 Glue sticks
1 Box of tissues 3-4 low odor dry erase markers (blue or black) Our specialists (Art, Music, PE, Spanish, Technology) 1 Spiral notebook
1 Box(wide
1 Colored pencils
rule)
of tissues
(8-12 pack)
Scissors
1 set of watercolor paints (8 colors) Washable markers (8-10 count) could use the following items for their students: 1 Package of1markers-standard
Spiral notebook (wide colors
1 Highlighter1 Colored pencils (8-12 pack)
rule)
Playdoh - 4 pack - 4 oz or bigger Student Headphones (see text box below) • Colored Pencils • Washable Markers 12 dry erase 1markers
Package(low
1 Highlighter
1or 2 Container(s)
odor)
of markers-standard
disinfecting wipes
c
Last name A-I (Gallon size zip bags) (8 to 10 Pack) (8 to 10 Pack-Not 12 dry
1 3-Ring binders (1erase
inch)markers (low odor)
1 Pencil Box1or 2 Container(s) disinfecting w
Last name J-R (Snack size zip bags) Grade 3 • 24 Count Crayons Skinny Markers) 1 3-Ring
6 Pocket folders (1 forbinders
2 Wide ruled1composition
STEAM (1 inch)
Pencil Box notebooks
and 1 for M
6 Pocket folderssize
(1 for STEAM
Last name S-Z (Sandwich size zip bags) 1 Large box of tissues • 8-12 Count Crayons • Large Glue Sticks Last name A-M
2
(sandwich
Wide ruled
bags)
composition
Last name L-Z (gallon size bags) notebo
Last name A-M (sandwich size b
Student Headphones (see text box below) 5 Pocket folders (1 for STEAM and 1 for Music) (Primary Colors) • Expo Markers 1 Container disinfecting wipes
Last name L-Z (gallon size bags
Optional: Chromebook case
1 Container disinfecting wipes
24 Pencils, bring as needed • Large Pink Erasers • Sharpie Markers Wireless Mouse
Optional:
Student Headphones (see
Chromebook case
text box below)
Wireless Mouse
Grade 1 2 Notebooks (1 composition, 1 spiral, both wide ruled) • Disinfecting Wipes Student Headphones (see text bo
Backpack 1 Pink eraser
OTHER ITEMS MAY BE REQUESTED OR
24-count pre-sharpened pencils Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
Plastic pencil box with lid 2 Large glue sticks
Scissors Scissors NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
2 24-count boxes of crayons Red/blue pens
PARENT NOTE: Student Headphones: Next year, we are transitioning our student devices from iPad to Chromebooks. All students will
need to have headphones to utilize for daily instruction and testing. In the past, we encouraged families to purchase $ 8
Lockers DO NOT headphones through school. Going forward, you may continue to purchase through school or you may purchase on your
accommodate book bags with own. In addition, please talk to your child about taking care of their headphones as they will need to purchase another pair
if they break. If purchasing on your own, we ask that the headphones be over the ear and plug directly into the device (not
wheels. Locker size is 6" x 10" bluetooth). The two headphones pictured will be available to purchase at school on our 2 back-to-school conference days. $ 12
Cost is $12.00 Cost is $12.00 Cost is $8.00Cost is $8.00
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Grades 5-8 School supply lists
GRADE 5 GRADE 7
1 – Expandable folder Scientific Calculator - TI 30XS MultiView
1 – Pencil Pouch (used in 6-8 Grade)
4 - Glue Sticks Notebooks
Headphones (non-blue tooth) 1-LARGE Glue Stick
3 – Spiral Notebooks Large Eraser - LOTS of Pencils
2 – LARGE Boxes of Kleenex 2 – Dry Erase Markers
2 packs - #2 Wooden Pencils Note Cards 100/4x6
1 pack BLACK Dry Erase Markers Colored Pencils and/or markers
Large Eraser 5 -Folders or Organizer
Ink Pens Highlighters
Highlighter Red, Blue & Black Pens
Colored Pencils 2 – LARGE boxes of Kleenex
Scissors Clorox Wipes
Clorox Wipes Non-Bluetooth Headphones
*Other items may be requested or need to be BAND MEMBERS ONLY: 1-1” 3 Ring Binder, Red Pencil, Essential Elements
restocked throughout the year Books 1 & 2 for appropriate instrument, (At Whitney Music or Eckroth Music-St.
Cloud) Any appropriate accessories for your instrument
GRADE 6
Expo Whiteboard Eraser GRADE 8
Expandable Folder 1-5 Subject Notebook
Markers (fine point & regular) Expandable Folder or 8 Individual Folders
Erasers, Scissors & Highlighters 8 pkt - Colored Pencils
#2 Pencils (several packages) Pencils - MANY
1 - 3 Subject Notebook 2 – Correcting Pens
Black/Blue/Red Pens 200 – 4x6 Note cards (lined)
Colored Pencils (assorted colors) 2 – Large Boxes of Kleenex
1-2 Packs of Notecards 1 – Multi Pack of Highlighters
2 - Large Boxes of Kleenex Scientific Calculator-TI 30XS MultiView (used in 6-8 Grade)
2 - Glue Sticks or bottles Clorox Wipes
4+ - White Board / Expo Markers (low odor)
Scientific Calculator-TI 30XS MultiView (used in 6-8 grade) Clorox Wipes BAND MEMBERS ONLY: 1-1” 3 Ring Binder, Red pencil, Rubank Intermediate
Headphones (non-blue tooth) Method for appropriate Instrument, (At Whitney Music or Eckroth Music in St.
Cloud) appropriate accessories for your instrument
BAND MEMBERS ONLY: 1-1” 3 Ring Binder, Red Pencil, Essential Elements
Book 1 for appropriate instrument, (At Whitney Music or Eckroth Music-St. Jazz Band: Will be announced after start of new school year.
Cloud) Any appropriate accessories for your instrument
OTHER ITEMS MAY BE REQUESTED OR NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
This list is also available on the school website http://www.nls.k12.mn.us/schoolsupplies
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AUGUST 2022
http://www.nls.k12.mn.us
@NLSSchoolDist345 @NLSSchool345
@NLSSchool345 @NLS_Activities
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
High School Registration Parent/Athlete Meeting
Grades 9-10 Grades 7-12
2-7 pm 6-7 pm
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
High School Registration
Grades 11-12
New Teacher Training 2-7 pm
8-4
New Teacher Training
Fall Sports Start 5th Grade 8-4
Grades 7-12 Jumpstart Program
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Dine Out for PreK Fundraiser
at Alley on Ash
4-7 pm
Teacher Workshop
28 29 30 31 Need help with Parent Portal?
First Day of School Contact Stacy Adams
(9-12) in the District Office:
Back to School adamss@isd345.org
Conferences First Day of School 320.354.2252 Press 0
Grades PreK-8 (PreK-8)
At wolf ridge, our students... • Develop deeper relationships with students and staff • Gain independence and confidence • Connect with the environment • Feel pride in their accomplishments For information regarding Wolf Ridge expenses, fundraisers, and packing lists please visit: http://www.nls.k12.mn.us/wolfridge
SEPTEMBER 2022
http://www.nls.k12.mn.us
@NLSSchoolDist345 @NLSSchool345
@NLSSchool345 @NLS_Activities
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
Need help with Parent Portal?
Contact Stacy Adams in the District Office:
adamss@isd345.org
320.354.2252 Press 0 Wolf Ridge Pizza Sale
Fundraiser
4 5 LABOR DAY 6 7 8 9 10
NO SCHOOL
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Respect Retreat
Homecoming Grade 9 Homecoming Game 7:00 pm
Week
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Elementary Picture Day Middle School Picture Day
25 26 27 28 29 30
PreK Picture Day
MN Fallen Heroes
Twins Game Football Game 7:00 pm
PreK Picture Day Grade 10 (NLS)
NLS School Social Workers and Counselors seek to help students
overcome problems that impede learning and are here to promote success
for all students. They are available to all students and their families for the
following:
• Individual and group counseling for social, emotional, and
academic issues or concerns
• Crisis intervention and as advocates for students Reach out to
• Mental health education, resources, and referrals your child(ren)'s
• A link between the home, school, and community Principal's Office
• Academic counseling preparing for graduation to connect
and higher education opportunities with a school
social worker or
counselor.OCTOBER 2022
http://www.nls.k12.mn.us
@NLSSchoolDist345 @NLSSchool345
@NLSSchool345 @NLS_Activities
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
To check your student's grades, attendance, Need help with Parent Portal?
and as a way to stay up to date with important
information regarding New London-Spicer Contact Stacy Adams
School District please be sure that your contact in the District Office:
information is up to date in Parent Portal. adamss@isd345.org
https://mncloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/nls.jsp 320.354.2252 Press 0
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
5th Grade Wolf Ridge Trip
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
High School Picture Retakes
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Dance Practice Starts
30 31 HALLOWEEN
Girl Hockey Practice Starts
Teacher Workshop Middle School Prairie Meadows
NO SCHOOL Picture Retakes Fall Festival End of Quarter 1WEATHER Weather Related 320.354.2252 Announcements Press 1 For information on eLearning, please visit www.nls.k12.mn.us/elearning
NOVEMBER 2022
http://www.nls.k12.mn.us
@NLSSchoolDist345 @NLSSchool345
@NLSSchool345 @NLS_Activities
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Staff Development
NO SCHOOL Quarter 2
6 7 8 9 10 11 VETERAN’S DAY 12
Election Day
NO SCHOOL for PreK
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Gymnastics STARTS
Girls Basketball STARTS
Boys Hockey STARTS
20 21 22 23 24 THANKSGIVING 25 26
Boys Hockey STARTS Teacher Inservice
Wrestling STARTS NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
27 28 29 30We are continually adding events to our Academic Calendar,
be sure to stay connected by viewing:
www.nls.k12.mn.us/academiccalendar
WEATHER
Weather Related Announcements: 320.354.2252 Press 1
New London-Spicer District will be utilizing up to five eLearning days
when school is cancelled due to inclement weather.
For information on eLearning, please visit www.nls.k12.mn.us/elearningDECEMBER 2022
http://www.nls.k12.mn.us
@NLSSchoolDist345 @NLSSchool345
@NLSSchool345 @NLS_Activities
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
IMPORTANT! 2 3
Senior Photos are due February 1.
Information about Senior Photos can be
found on the website under
Schools>High School>
Senior Resources and Info
High School Musical High School Musical High School Musical
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Holiday Band Concert
Grades 6-12
7:00 pm
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Holiday Choir Concert Cookies & Milk with Santa
Grades 6-12 at Prairie Meadows
7:00 pm 5:30 pm
NLS YES Week NLS YES Week
NLS YES Week NLS YES Week Patriotic Day/Reusable NLS YES Week Neon Day/Bring in Old
PJ Day/Clothes Donation Wear Green/No Tech Water Bottle Hat Day/Solar Energy Markers
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
WINTER BREAK
NO SCHOOL
25 CHRISTMAS 26 27 28 29 30 31
WINTER BREAK
NO SCHOOLTo check scheduling of NLS Activities, please go to:
http://wcconference.org/ and click on New London-Spicer.
To watchlive streaming of our events, search for the New
London-Spicer Activities page on YouTube.
WEATHER
Weather Related Announcements: 320.354.2252 Press 1
New London-Spicer District will be utilizing up to five eLearning days
when school is cancelled due to inclement weather.
For information on eLearning, please visit www.nls.k12.mn.us/elearningJANUARY 2023
http://www.nls.k12.mn.us
@NLSSchoolDist345 @NLSSchool345
@NLSSchool345 @NLS_Activities
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 NEW YEAR’S DAY 2 3 4 5 6 7
WINTER BREAK
NO SCHOOL
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
End of 1st Semester
End of Quarter 2
15 16 MARTIN LUTHER 17
KING JR DAY
18 19 20 21
Teacher Inservice Staff Development
NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL Quarter 3 Begins
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Kindness Retreat
Grade 4
29 30 31
Need help with Parent Portal?
Contact Stacy Adams in the District Office:
adamss@isd345.org
320.354.2252 Press 0WEATHER Weather Related Announcements 320.354.2252 Press 1 For information on eLearning, please visit www.nls.k12.mn.us/elearning #WildcatNation be sure to check the WC Conference Link below for up to date information on activities throughout the year! Also, available through this link is the option to sign up for the free “notify me app” which will send you notifications to your cell phone when changes occur. http://wcconference.org/public/genie/16/school/2005/
FEBRUARY 2023
http://www.nls.k12.mn.us
@NLSSchoolDist345 @NLSSchool345
@NLSSchool345 @NLS_Activities
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Dine Out for PreK
Fundraiser at O'Neil's
4:30-7 pm
12 13 14 VALENTINE'S DAY 15 16 17 18
FFA Metting - Ag Dept
7:00 pm
19 20 PRESIDENT’S DAY 21 22 23 24 25
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL Teacher Workshop
(Possible Student Snow (Possible Student Snow
Make-up Day) Make-up Day)
National FFA Week
26 27 28
Need help with Parent Portal?
Contact Stacy Adams in the District Office:
adamss@isd345.org
320.354.2252 Press 0GET LOTS OF REST. STAY HYDRATED. EAT A HEALTHY BREAKFAST. STAY ACTIVE.
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) are the standardized tests in reading, math, and science
that public schools in Minnesota give to students. The state uses the tests to see how well schools are
teaching the state academic standards and grade-level benchmarks for the standards.
For practice tests, go to:
http://minnesota.pearsonaccessnext.com/item-samplers/
WEATHER
Weather Related Announcements
320.354.2252 Press 1
For information on eLearning,
please visit www.nls.k12.mn.us/elearningMARCH 2023
http://www.nls.k12.mn.us
@NLSSchoolDist345 @NLSSchool345
@NLSSchool345 @NLS_Activities
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Need help with Parent Portal? 1 2 3 4
Contact Stacy Adams
in the District Office:
adamss@isd345.org
320.354.2252 Press 0
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
High School Spring Play High School Spring Play High School Spring Play
12 13 14 15 16 17 ST PATRICK’S DAY 18
Softball Practice STARTS
Track/Field Practice STARTS
Choir Concert Band Concert
Grades 6-12 Grades 6-12 Teacher Workshop
7:00 pm 7:00 pm End of Quarter 3 NO SCHOOL
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Golf Practice STARTS
Baseball Practice STARTS
SPRING BREAK
NO SCHOOL
26 27 28 29 30 31
Boys Tennis Practice STARTS
Staff Development
NO SCHOOL Quarter 3 BeginsFAFSA (Federal Application for Student Aid) – https://fafsa.ed.gov *Please Note: You never pay to apply for FAFSA. Any site, person, or form that asks for payment is a scam. Scholarships – We have a large variety of scholarships available to our seniors. Criteria can range from merit, major, volunteer work, career or technical skill, and more. Please encourage your senior to apply for these scholarships. NL-S scholarship information is available at www.nls.k12.mn.us/scholarships *Please Note: Additional scholarship opportunities can usually be found through college websites. Remember your high school counselor is available to help!
APRIL 2023
http://www.nls.k12.mn.us
@NLSSchoolDist345 @NLSSchool345
@NLSSchool345 @NLS_Activities
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
To check your student's grades, attendance, and as a way to stay up to date with important information
regarding New London-Spicer School District please be sure that your contact information is up to
date in Parent Portal.
https://mncloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/nls.jsp
For the most up to date information on statewide testing please go to www.nls.k12.mn.us/testing
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ACT Testing for Juniors
Sloppy Jo Supper
4:30-7:30 pm NO SCHOOL
9 EASTER 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
MCA Testing - Reading MCA Testing - Reading MCA Reading Make-Up Day
8:30-10:06 am 8:30-10:06 am 8:30-10:06 am
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
MCA Testing - Math MCA Testing - Math MCA Math Make-Up Day
8:30-10:06 am 8:30-10:06 am 8:30-10:06 amR
At NLS, we encourage
espect
O wnership
A ttitude
R esponsibility
behaviors for all students.
These expectations follow
our students throughout
their K-12 experience.MAY 2023
http://www.nls.k12.mn.us
@NLSSchoolDist345 @NLSSchool345
@NLSSchool345 @NLS_Activities
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
MCA Testing - Science
Grades 5 & 8
MCA Testing - Science Honors & Awards Night MCA Science Make-Up Day
Staff Grades 5 & 8 7:00 pm Grades 5 & 8
Appreciation Week Prom
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
FFA Plant Sale in
Greenhouse
MS Pops Band & Choir
Concert Community Service Day
Fine Arts Award Night Grades 6-8 and Variety Show
FFA Banquet Senior Art Show 7:00 pm 7:00 pm (Alternate Date - May 15)
14 MOTHER’S DAY 15 16 17 18 19 20
Athletic Awards Night
Senior Class Trip 7:00 pm
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
PreK Trike-a-thon and
End of Year Celebration LAST DAY OF
GRADUATION 4:30 pm SCHOOL Teacher Workday Staff Development
28 29 MEMORIAL DAY 30 31honor your senior
Dedicate a seat
Dedicate a seat in the NLS
Performing Arts center to your senior!
today! $250 per seat, two lines of text, max of
15 characters per line.
For more info, contact: Megan Norgren, norgrenm@isd345.orgJUNE 2023
http://www.nls.k12.mn.us
@NLSSchoolDist345 @NLSSchool345
@NLSSchool345 @NLS_Activities
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25 26 27 28 29 30It is the mission of the new London-Spicer educational Foundation to enhance
the quality of education in the New London-Spicer School District by helping
fund programs for the benefit of all students. Donations made are tax deductible
under the Foundation’s 501c3 status and will be used to support programs and
innovative opportunities that cannot be supported by the limited school funds.
Open to all –
Dedicate A Seat in the Performing Arts
Center. Each dedication is $250.00.
Dedications are silver with black
lettering and are mounted to the back
of the theatre seats as a permanent
fixture. For more information, please
s eat
Dedicate a
contact, Megan Norgren via email:
norgrenm@isd345.org or by phone
today! 320.354.2252 Ext. 2422.
two endowments, two focuses
• The Community Endowment for the Arts
(CEFA) supports the Arts for all students
PreK-12 through a yearly grant program.
• The NLS Educational Endowment
supports Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts, Mathmatics
(STEAM)
initiatives
throughout
the district as
well as our
Merit
Scholarship
Program.
to donate:
www.nls.k12.mn.us/educationalfoundationJULY 2023
http://www.nls.k12.mn.us
@NLSSchoolDist345 @NLSSchool345
@NLSSchool345 @NLS_Activities
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30 31SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Elementary and Secondary 504 Services
Notice of parent/student rights in identification, evaluation, and placement of individuals with disabilities.
In compliance with the procedural requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, hereinafter Section 504, the following Notice of Parent/Student Rights in
Identification, Evaluation, and Placement shall be utilized in the New London-Spicer Schools.
The following list of rights is given to ensure the parent/guardian’s awareness of the regulations about the evaluations of and/or special instruction which may be offered to his/her
child. Should the parent/guardian have any questions, contact William Zanin, Lynn Dwyer, or Randy Juhl (contact information below). The parent also has the right to meet with
the superintendent or designee and/or the local school board to resolve any objections to either the evaluation or educational placement of the student.
1. Section 504 is administered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). If you need information about Section 504, the contact information
is as follows:
Office for Civil Rights, Chicago Office (Region V)
U.S. Department of Education
500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475
Chicago, Illinois 60661
(312) 730-1560
FAX: (312) 730-1576
TDD: (312) 730-1609
Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov
2. The following is a description of the rights created by federal law to individuals with disabilities. The intent of the law is to keep you fully informed concerning
decisions about your child and to inform you of your rights if you disagree with any of these decisions. You have the right to:
A. Have your child take part in and receive benefits from public education programs without discrimination because of his/her disability.
B. Have the school district advise you of your rights under federal law.
C. Receive, notice with respect to the identification, evaluation, or placement of your child.
D. Have your child receive a free appropriate public education. This includes the right to be educated with nondisabled students to the maximum extent appropriate. It
also includes the right to have the school district make reasonable accommodations to allow your child an equal opportunity to participate in school and school-
related activities.
E. Have your child educated in facilities and receive services comparable to those provided to nondisabled students.
F. Have your child receive special education and related services if s/he is found to be eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and/
or general education intervention/modifications outside of special education under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
G. Have evaluation, educational, and placement decisions made based upon a variety of information and sources, and by persons who know the student, evaluation data,
and placement options.
H. Have transportation provided to and from an alternative placement setting at no greater cost to you than would be incurred if the student were placed in a program
operated by the school district.
I. Have your child given an equal opportunity to participate in nonacademic and extracurricular activities offered by the school district.
J. Examine all relevant records relating to decisions regarding your child’s identification, evaluation, educational program, and placement.
K. Obtain copies of educational records at a reasonable cost unless the fee would effectively deny you access to the records.
L. A response from the school district to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of your child’s records.
M. Request amendment of your child’s educational records if there is reasonable cause to believe that they are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the
privacy rights of your child. If the school district refuses this request for amendment, it shall notify you within a reasonable time, and advise you of the right to a hearing.
N. Request an impartial hearing, and an appeal of any decisions or actions taken by the school district regarding your child’s identification, evaluation, educational program,or placement. The costs for these due process procedures will be borne by the school district. You and your child may take part in these proceedings and have an attorney
represent you. Requests for due process must be made to the superintendent or the Section 504 coordinator. The following details the procedures:
1. If the parent/guardian disagrees with the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or with the provisions of a free appropriate public education for his/her
child, the parent/guardian may make a request for a hearing to the superintendent, indicating the specific reason(s) for the request.
2. The school district may initiate a hearing regarding the identification, evaluation, or education placement of the student or the provision of a free appropriate public
education to the student. The school district shall notify the parent/guardian of the specific reason(s) for the request.
3. Such hearings shall be conducted within twenty (20) instructional days after the request is received, unless the hearing officer grants an extension, and at a time and
place reasonably convenient to the parent/guardian. Upon receipt of a request for a hearing, the superintendent shall appoint the independent hearing officer. The
school district shall bear all costs pertaining to the hearing, including the transcription, hearing officer fee and expenses, but shall not be responsible for the fees and
expenses incurred by the parent/guardian except for those detailed below. The parent/guardian involved in a hearing shall be given the right to have the child who is
the subject of the hearing present, open the hearing to the public, and be represented by counsel or any other representative.
O. Request a review (appeal) of the hearing, should you not prevail. The following details the procedure:
1. A petition to review (appeal) the decision of the hearing officer may be made by any party to the hearing. The request must be filed with the superintendent and the
opposing party, be specific as to the objections, and be filed within twenty (20) instructional days of the date the hearing officer’s decision is received. The school
district is responsible for the appointment of an independent appeals officer to conduct an impartial review of the record as a while and may, at his/her election,
conduct the review with or without oral argument. Such review shall be conducted within twenty (20) instructional days of the receipt of the petition to review, unless
either party requests an extension of time.
2. The appeals officer shall ensure that a transcript of the review is prepared and made available to any party upon request.
3. Any party disagreeing with the decision of the appeals officer may appeal to a civil court with jurisdiction.
4. A parent/guardian represented by legal counsel during the proceedings of a due process hearing, appeal, or civil action may be entitled to reimbursement of legal
fees if the parent ultimately prevails.
The people in this school district who are responsible for assuring that the school district is in compliance with Section 504 are:
Matthew Dahl, Middle School Dean of Students Ann Dobmeier, School Social Worker Kristiena Illies
New London-Spicer Middle School Prairie Woods Elementary High School Dean of Students
101 4th Ave SW 101 4th Ave SW 101 4th Avenue SW
New London, MN 56273 New London, MN 56273 New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252 ext. 2403 (320) 354-2252 ext. 2389 (320) 354-2252 ext. 2600
This procedure does not deny the right of the grievant to file a formal complaint in Federal court or with the U.S. Department of Education. This document provides general
information and is not to be a substitute for legal advice. Changes in the law, including timelines for filing a complaint, may affect your rights.2022-2023 Pesticide General Notice INFORMATION
A Minnesota state law went into effect in the year 2000 that requires schools to inform FOR PARENTS
school staff, students and parents if they apply certain pesticides on school property.
Specifically, this law requires schools that apply these pesticides to maintain an
estimated schedule of pesticide applications and to make the schedule available to
employees and parents for review or copying at the school office.
State law also requires that you be told that the long-term health effects on children
from the application of such pesticides or the class of chemicals to which they belong
may not be fully understood.
If there are any questions regarding the New London-Spicer School District Pest IF YOUR FAMILY LIVES IN ANY OF
Management program or you would like more information on the pesticide application THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS:
schedule, please feel free to call the school at 320-354-2252 ext. 2101. In a shelter
In a motel or campground due to the lack of an alternative adequate accommodation
In a car, park, abandoned building, or bus or train station
❖
Doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship
Your school-age children may qualifyfor certain rights and protections under the
federal McKinney-Vento Act.
Your eligible children have the right to:
• Receive a free, appropriate public education.
• Enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents normally required
for enrollment.
• Enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers needed documents.
• Enroll in the local school; or continue attending their school of origin (the school
they attended when permanently housed or the school in which they were last
enrolled), if that is your preference and is feasible.
* If the school district believes that the school you select is not in the best
interest of your children, then the district must provide you with a written
Internet Acceptable Use Policy and explanation of its position and inform you of your right to appeal its decision.
Guidelines Summary • Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if you request this.
School district policy 524 sets forth policies and guidelines • Receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students,
according to your children's needs.
for access to the school district computer system and
acceptable and safe use of the internet, including electronic Ifyou believe your children may be eligible, contact the local liaison tofind out what services and
supports may be available. There also may be supports availablefor your preschool-age children.
communications. The use of the school district system and
access to use of the internet is a privilege, not a right. Local Liaison State Coordinator
The policy outlines unacceptable uses, filtering, limited Jamie Boelter Roberto Reyes
expectation of privacy, internet usage, notification, parent National Center for
320-354-1401 651-582-8302
responsibility, and implementation. Please refer to policy 524 Homeless Education
at SERVE
for detailed information on this policy. All policies can be found at www.nls.k12.mn.us If you need further assistance with your children's educational needs,
contact the National Center for Homeless Education:
under the district tab. 1-800-308-2145 * homeless@serve.org * www.serve.org/ncheVocational Opportunities Annual Public Notification 2022-2023 School Year Notification
New London-Spicer Schools offers a variety of vocational opportunities through As a result of federal legislation (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act-
the Agriculture Education, Business Education, Industrial Technology, Family and AHERA), each primary and secondary school in the nation is required to complete
Consumer Science Departments. a stringent inspection for asbestos and to develop a plan of management for all
asbestos-containing building materials. The New London-Spicer School District has
This notice is to inform students, parents, employees and the general public that a goal to be in full compliance with this law and is following the spirit, as well as, the
these opportunities are offered regardless of race, color, national origin, sex or letter of the law. As a matter of policy, the district shall continue to maintain a safe
disability. Admission in the specific courses is determined by grade level, and in and healthful environment for our community’s youth and employees.
some cases, completion of prerequisite courses.
In keeping with this legislation, all buildings (including portables and support
The district has designated the following individuals to coordinate compliance with buildings) owned or leased by the New London-Spicer School District were
the federal laws Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title IX of the inspected by an EPA accredited inspector and an independent laboratory analyzed
Education Amendments of 1972. samples. Based on the inspection, the school prepared and the state approved
a comprehensive management plan for handling the asbestos located within its
Section 504 Coordinator: Alternate Section 504 Coordinator:
buildings safely and responsibly.
Name: Ann Dobmeier Name: Kristiena Illies
Office Address: 101 4th Avenue SW Office Address: 101 4th Avenue SW
Furthermore, the New London-Spicer School District has completed the 3-Year Re-
New London, MN 56273 New London, MN 56273
inspections required by AHERA. Our district buildings, where asbestos-containing
Office Phone Number: (320) 354-2252 Office Phone Number: (320) 354-2252
materials were found, are under repair, removal and Operations and Maintenance.
Ext. 2389 Ext. 2400
This past year New London-Spicer School District conducted the following with
Title IX Coordinator: Alternate Title IX Coordinator:
respect to its asbestos containing building materials:
Name: Jamie Boelter Name: Thayne Johnson
Office Address: 101 4th Avenue SW Office Address: 101 4th Avenue SW
*Continued the Operations and Maintenance Program
New London, MN 56273 New London, MN 56273
Office Phone Number: (320) 354-2252 Office Phone Number: (320) 354-2252
Federal law requires a periodic walk-through (called
ext. 2101 ext. 2603
“surveillance”) every six months of each area containing
asbestos. IEA, Inc., will accomplish this under contract.
AGRIBUSINESS BUSINESS EDUCATION INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Short-term workers (outside contractors- i.e., telephone
Exploring Agribusiness Accounting I Architecural Design repair workers, electricians and exterminators) must
Vet Science Computer Applications Introduction to Woodworking be provided information regarding the location
Landscaping Computer Programming, Advanced Cabinetry of asbestos in which they may come into contact.
Welding I and II I and II Industrial Technology All short-term workers shall contact the lead
Small Engines and Power Desktop Publishing Robotics
maintenance person before commencing work to
Electricity Entreneurship Digital Media I and II
Agriculture Structures Merchandising and Sales Cateye Broadcasting
be given this information.
Advanced Metals Personal Financial Management Cateye Production
Ag CO-OP Web Page Design Transportation Technology The New London-Spicer School District has a list of
Yearbook Production the location(s); type(s) of asbestos containing materials
FAMILY AND CONSUMER You and the Law found in that school building and a description and
SCIENCE timetable for their proper management. A copy of
Beginners Sewing Fun the Asbestos Management Plan is available for review
Teen and Family Issues in the school office. Copies are available at 25 cents
Child Development The link below will take you to the district website for
per page. Questions related to the plan should be
Creative Foods the career and technical course descriptions for the
Life Skills directed to New London-Spicer School District at 320-
above courses that are offered.
354-2252 ext. 2101.
https://www.nls.k12.mn.us/highschoolhomepage
then click on Curiculum Guidepolicy 560 - meal charging
I. PURPOSE intended to embarrass the student, but to prevent overt identification in the
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines and procedures for purchasing meal line later.
meals from the school Food and Nutrition Services Program.
2. The automated messaging system will call the parent to give notification of
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY a negative account balance and encourage the parent to send funds or
The meal accounting system is a pre-paid system. Meals are paid for by depositing lunch to school the following day for the student.
money into the individual meal account before meals are served. When money is
placed into a meal account negative balances will be paid off first before the money 3. When an account is in a negative status, no ala carte items or second
is distributed within the household. Other purchases which may be deducted from entrees will be allowed to be charged. If a student has selected these items,
the individual account include extra milk, second helpings, and ala carte items. they will be asked to return the items if sealed or please in the future not
take ala cart items with no funds available. This quiet notification is not
It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure there is sufficient money in intended to embarrass the student.
the household lunch account before mealtime. Funds can be deposited in
individual lunch accounts by bringing money to the principal’s office or paying C. Each day throughout the school year, household account information is available
the Food Service Accountant/Clerk before 10:00 a.m. from the school Food Service Accountant/Clerk, 320.354.2252. If requested,
a printed or e-mail statement of purchases by each family member and the
III. DEFINITIONS remaining balance is available and may be sent home. Parents may call school on
For purposes of this policy, the definitions included in this section apply. any school day to access this information. Household lunch account balances are
updated daily and may also be reviewed through Parent Portal access on the
A. Meal Accounting System – Pre-paid system through parent portal in the School District website, http://www.nls.k12.mn.us/parent portal.
district student management system called Infinite Campus
Any family having financial difficulty will be strongly encouraged to apply for
B. MDE-FNS – The Minnesota Department of Education Food and Nutrition the benefits offered by the USDA meal program. An application for this
Services Department program will be sent to the household.
C. Wildcat Cafe Fund – The Wildcat Cafe Fund is a food and nutrition account to If parents/guardians have further difficulty providing meals for their children
help support students who may need temporary help to pay for meals. at school, the family will be referred to Social Services.
D. USDA Meal Program – United States Department of Agriculture Food and D. Per MDE-FNS, schools must provide meals to eligible children if they have
Nutrition Services – Provides nutrition standards for school meals. money in hand to pay for the current meal. Children who are eligible for free
meals must also be provided a meal even if the student owes money (such
E. FNS Instruction 791-1 – Food and Nutrition Services Instruction 791-1 as for ala carte and seconds. If these children are denied meals, it would
Prohibits the denial of meals as a disciplinary action. violate FNS Instruction 791-1, which prohibits the denial of meals as a
disciplinary action. Only when a student does not have money in hand for
IV. PROCEDURES the current meal and has not prepaid for the meal, a meal may be denied
A. The School Food and Nutrition Service considers a $10.00 balance a “low because of money owed to the FNS account. The school district is under no
individual account balance.” Each day that the individual account balance is obligation to continue to serve students who do not pay for their meals but
lower than $10.00, the students will be reminded by the Food Service will use the Food Service Fund to pay for meals as long as there is money in
Accountant/Clerk that their account is low when they go through the lunch this fund
line. In addition, the automated calling system will automatically call the
students’ home that evening to report a low account balance. If the family is Cross References: FNS Instruction 791-1, which prohibits the denial of meals as a disciplinary
enrolled in the messaging notification system, a low-balance notification will action.
Adopted: 09/27/99
be sent. Revised: 04/23/07
Revised: 02/27/12
Revised: 06/25/14
B. When an individual account reaches a negative balance, the following will occur: Revised: 08/25/14
Revised: 10/22/18
1. School personnel will notify the student before the meal is served that
Revised: 05/24/21
there is no money in the household account. This quiet notification is not[ [ join the wildcat fun!
New London-Spicer Schools #0345
information Jamie Boelter, Superintendent
on the meal form 101 4th Ave SW
insert of the calendar New London, MN 56273
www.nls.k12.mn.us • Phone: 320.354.2252 Be a Season Fan!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SCHOOL MEALS PROVIDED BY 2022-2023 Season Passes
FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE EATING AT More information after August 10
SCHOOL FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023 Adult Individual Pass................................................................. $70.00
Senior Individual Pass (Over 55)................................................ $50.00
Student Individual Pass.............................................................. $50.00
• If you have already received a letter for the 2022-2023 school year stating Family Pass.............................................................................. $150.00
your child(ren) have been approved for free meals based on SNAP Senior Golden Pass
(State Assistance Nutrition Program) do not fill out the enclosed meal (Over 62 & live in the NLS School District).................................. $0.00
application.
Seniors 62+ that reside in the NL-S School District may sign up for a yearly Golden Pass.
• Meal Application: This pass gives you free admission to all home events during the regular season. (playoffs
If you fill out an application and you indicate: foster children, MFIP, or Food
and tournaments are not eligible for the discounted admission) -- To sign up you may go
Stamp participation, you will need a case #. Medical assistance does not qualify.
A new application form (attached) is needed each school year for all families. online at www.nlscommunityed.com and your pass will be waiting for you at the gate
Steps 1-4 on the application must be Completed. Before it can be processed. when you arrive, register in person at the gate at the first event you attend, or mail in
Please do not forget to date, sign, and enter the last four of your SSN. your registration and your pass will be at the gate for you.
annual notifications & handbook
• Important: The School district is under no obligation to continue to serve
students who do not pay for their meals.
• Families MUST pay for ALL meals until your application is processed and www.nls.k12.mn.us/annualnotifications
approved. YOU NEED A NEW APPLICATION EACH SCHOOL YEAR. The state
allows districts 10 days from the date an application is received to process, due Families are mandated to review the policies and notifications annually with their children.
to the volume of applications. Therefore, Families are required to pay for The school district is also required to provide families access to these policies. These
meals eaten by their student(s) during this time even if approved for free policies and notifications can be found in our District Wide Handbook, on our District's
meals. Website (nls.k12.mn.us/annualnotifications), or in print upon request.
• Remember to put money in your meal account. Kindergarten: Breakfast is Policy 402 - Disability Nondiscrimination
free. One lunch per day averages $43 per month. Grades 1-4: One lunch per Policy 404 - Employment Background Check
day averages $43 per month, one breakfast and one lunch per day averages Policy 413 - Harassment and Violence
$67 per month. Grades 5-12: one lunch per day averages $48 per month, Policy 419 - Tobacco Free Environment
one breakfast and one lunch per day averages $74 per month. Policy 440 - Discrimination Prohibition/Title IX
Policy 502 - Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions and Student’s Person
• Online payment by debit or credit card is available through parent portal. Policy 514 - Bullying
If you have questions on this, please contact Vicki Mickelson at (320) 354-2252 Policy 515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
x2607. Policy 521 - Student Disability Nondiscrimination
Policy 526 - Hazing Prohibition
• Check your meal account balance on Parent Portal.
Policy 531 - Pledge of Allegiance
Applications for Parent Portal are available at:
Policy 533 - Wellness
District website (www.nls.k12.mn.us), your child’s school office, or
by contacting Vicki Mickelson at (320) 354-2252 x2607.
Policy 550 - Student School Fees
Please allow one to two weeks for processing of this request. Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements
Policy 618 - Assessment of Student Achievement
• Employment opportunities for subbing in Food Service are available. Free and Reduced Lunch Eligibility Information
Please complete an application available in the district office or online. Parent/Guardian Guide and Refusal For Student Participation in Statewide TestingPRST STD
New London-Spicer District Office EDDM
101 4th Avenue SW U.S. POSTAGE
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SAVE THE DATES
August 10
High School Registration
Grades 9 & 10
August 17
High School Registration
Grades 11 & 12
August 29
First day of school for Grades 9 - 12
August 29 & 30
Back to School Conferences for
Grades PreK - 12 POSTAL PATRON
August 31
First day of school for Grades PreK - 8
ACTIVITY FEES
High School Middle School
Sport (each) $165 $110
Cheerleading $120 N/A
Speech $115 $100
Drama $75 $75
Knowledge Bowl $75 $75
Math League $65 N/A
Band/Choir No Charge No Charge
Math Masters N/A Varies
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