June 26, 2020
After many months of closure, it's now time to talk about reopening our school district. Per state orders, all of our facilities were closed through June 30, and as that date quickly approaches, we've started the process of planning for a reopening. We have a few dates to share with you, and we encourage you to watch this video by District Administrator Teri Maney.
July 1 - All outdoor facilities at Three Lakes and Sugar Camp will open to the public. This includes our track, athletic field and playgrounds.
July 6 - The Three Lakes gym will open for student use. We will begin welcoming back our student athletes, who can use the gym for youth-level organized sports and WIAA-approved contact days. This is only for enrolled students under adult supervision. The gyms are not yet open for adult open gym or recreational use. Athletic Director Charlie Volk will be providing more information on safety precautions and more next week.
July 9 - Graduation. We are planning for a graduation ceremony on our atheltic field. This is only open to graduates and their families - as well as district staff - so that we can limit capacity.
Sept. 1 - School re-opening and start of 2020-21 school year. We are currently planning for a regular return to school on Sept. 1 with students in the building all five days of the week.
Please note that the fitness center will remain closed through July. We'll continue to assess and update you more on a reopening date.
Finally, it goes without saying that everything remains fluid. We'll be sharing more details in the weeks and days to come as we prepare for the 2020-21 school year. Thank you for all of your patience during this time. We'll continue to get through it together because we are a #BluejayCommunity.
Three Lakes School District
June 4, 2020
Temporary food benefits for children who usually get free or reduced price school meals
Since schools are closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, children who usually get free or reduced price school meals through the National School Lunch Program can instead get temporary food benefits. These benefits are called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT. Children can get these benefits in addition to any other school meals they are getting.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is automatically providing these benefits to most children who usually get free or reduced price school meals based on information they have on file. If the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is able to verify your information, the benefits will automatically be provided on your QUEST card if you have one or on a P-EBT card you will get in the mail. You can use these cards like a debit card to buy food (https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/eligible-food-items). You will get a letter in the mail letting you know if you are automatically getting the benefits. You may also get an email in addition to the mailed letter. See more information about these benefits and how you will be notified (https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/forwardhealth-foodshare.htm).
If the Wisconsin Department of Health Services does not have your information or is not able to verify your information, you will need to apply for the benefits. If you have not been notified that you are automatically getting these benefits by May 20, please complete this application (https://access.wi.gov/s/pebt?language=en_US). You must apply for the benefits by June 30.
It is very important that the information you provide for each child who usually gets free or reduced price school meals exactly matches the information your school has on file. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services will look at that information to make sure you can get the benefits.
If you apply and your information cannot be verified, please check with us to make sure your information is correct. You can contact us at 715-546-3496 or via email at kison@threelakessd.k12.wi.us . We will work with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to make sure the correct information is on file.
For more information about these benefits, please read this flyer (https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02667.pdf).
June 2, 2020
Good afternoon, Bluejays!
Wow. It's a beautiful one today, right? Well, maybe minus the mosquitoes. BUT, the good news is the dragonflies are hatching, so maybe there's some relief on the way.
Tonight is the Junior High Virtual Awards Ceremony, so please join us at 7 pm for a premiere viewing of the ceremony on both Facebook and YouTube. To watch the program, simply go to our district Facebook page and the video will be at the top of the page. You can also watch it on YouTube by clicking here. There's currently a countdown screen showing, and you can set a reminder to come back at 7 pm for the premiere. The video will also be archived after the premiere, so you can watch it at any time in the future.
Junior high students will receive a package via UPS with their physical awards later this week.
We have just a few more bits and pieces of information for you this week, and then we'll be wrapping up these daily emails and texts.
Have a great afternoon, Bluejays!
Three Lakes School District
May 27, 2020
Good afternoon, Bluejays!
The trickle of computers has started at the schools, but we still have a lot of material out! Please remember to bring everything in by this Friday. If you need pickup, please call the offices, and we'll have someone come to you. If you have a band instrument at home yet, please contact Ms. Puffer or the school office for pickup. And, please turn in those library books. (Especially our high school and junior high students!)
Also, we have many elementary and junior high awards to distribute. These will be sent the following ways:
Three Lakes Elementary - Awards will be delivered via the bus route this week
Sugar Camp Elementary - Awards will be sent to you in the mail
Three Lakes Junior High - Awards and 8th grade diplomas and other materials will be sent to you in the mail after our virtual awards night on June 2.
And finally, report cards for the elementary will begin mailing on June 8.
Whew! That's a lot of announcements. Please have patience as we get through all of these final details. And if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Have a great afternoon!
May 19, 2020 - Computer Return Instructions Email
As we near the end of remote learning, it's almost time to turn in textbooks and computers. Materials turn-in will take place from May 26-29 for all grades. We would like Chormebooks, chargers, cases and any other technology pieces issued to be returned by 2 pm on May 29. To avoid replacement charges, students should turn in ALL chargers in their possession. Students will not receive a penalty for turning in chargers that were not issued to them, but penalties will be assessed if the charger and/or Chromebook your student was issued is not turned in. In other words, if you have extra items, please turn them in! Parents, if you need an alternative time to drop off or you need someone from the school to pick up your items, please contact the appropriate building office to make arrangements. Also, if you have made arrangements wth teachers to hold onto items after May 29, please turn them in as soon as possible.
Here's how drop off will work:
Three Lakes campus
- The outer doors at each building will be open from 9 am to 2 pm, May 26-29.
- Inner doors will remain locked, and we'll have tables and boxes for each grade level in the airlock area.
- Please respect social distancing as you drop off.
- Buzz the door if you have questions or need assistance.
Sugar Camp campus
- Drop off can be made from 9 am to 2 pm from May 26-29.
- Parents and guardians should enter through the front doors and exit via the gym.
- Tables will be set up in the gym where you can leave your computers and materials
- Please respect social distancing.
Thank you for all you're doing to finish up this school year. If you have any questions, please contact the school offices.
May 14, 2020
Good afternoon, Bluejays!
Can you believe the week is almost over? A reminder that tomorrow is a student study day, which means students can either catch up or just rest up. It's also a homework pick up day, so if you have materials you want to send in (ah-hem ... library books!), please set them out at our mailbox by 10 am. Items should be bagged and labeled with your name and your teacher's name.
We also have a message to share from District Administrator Teri Maney. Please watch her latest video update for some important information on graduation, the latest Supreme Court decision and more.
And finally, seniors ... congratulations, you've made it! This is your final regular week, so it's time to turn in those books and computers. You can bring your computer, charger, case and textbooks to the school, and we'd appreciate a heads-up call before you come in. Come to the high school entrance, and after you're buzzed in, you can drop off items within the airlock. We have placed two tables in that area for you to set your items on. Please label everything, and if you need to arrange for pickup, you can also call the school to do that.
Whew. That seemed like a lot of updates today. Until tomorrow ...
Three Lakes School District
May 11, 2020
Good afternoon, Bluejays!
We're back at it this Monday, working hard to get alllllllll of the end-of-school year things taken care of. We have a couple of important announcement for you today:
1. Graduation is set for July 9 at 7 pm. We hope graduation will look similar to a traditional ceremony, but we want to remind everyone that because everything remains very fluid, the exact ceremony plans are still in progress. We'll continue to provide information in the days to come.
2. If you are receiving food service delivery, PLEASE keep a cooler at the end of the driveway. We've noticed a decline in the number of families doing it, which makes it difficult for our runners to deliver food.
3. This Friday is a rest day, and it's also our seniors' final day of school. Let's finish strong, seniors.
4. This Friday is also a pick up day for homework. If you are leaving homework at your mailbox, please remember to bag and label it with your student's name and a teacher's name.
That's all for this afternoon! Have a sunshiny evening, Bluejays!
April 30, 2020
As we near the end of the year, we wanted to share how the academic year will wrap up. Our school calendar is still set through June 4; it will just look a little different than what we originally intended for 2019-20.
Here’s how the final weeks of school will work:
May 22 – Last day of remote classroom instruction. If your student is in good standing, has completed assignments and is on track to finish the year strong, this is the last day of instruction for him or her.
May 26-29 – Teachers will work individually with students who need help catching up on work, completing projects and bringing up grades.
May 29 – Last day of meal deliveries.
June 1-4 – District staff will collect and process devices, materials and finalize grades.
Grades
We are issuing grades for the fourth quarter for students in grades 3 and up. Students in grades K4-2 will receive their traditional form of assessment where possible. Report cards will be issued the first week of June.
We are dedicated to helping students complete work, and we’re working with families to ensure students pass to the next grade level. If you have concerns about your child’s progress, please reach out to your teachers, principals, or Ms. Maney, should you feel the need. We’re here to help.
Locker/Desk Contents
Our staff is in the process of cleaning out desk and lockers. These items are being bagged and labeled with student names, and they will be returned to your homes through our bussing routes. We do not have a set day to return items. Rather, they’ll trickle out and back to you as we clean. For our seniors, we’ll deliver your personal items along with your caps, gowns, yard signs and other misc. material on a yet-to-be-determined date.
April 29, 2020
Food Pantry Information
Good afternoon, Bluejays!
After a day of howling wind and rain, we're almost to the sunshiny part of the week. So hang in there!
We wanted to remind you that the Three Lakes Christian Food Pantry is open and ready to help you during this time (and any time you need assistance!). The pantry is open every first and third Saturday of the month on the back side of the Three Lakes municipal building. Anyone living in the district who qualifies under government guildines is welcome at the pantry. For more information, please call 715-617-0457. If you would like to donate items to the pantry, the Three Lakes Town Market is now a drop site.
Also, just one more study day left in the week, and then you have a break. Friday, May 1, is a student study day, so students can catch up or just relax.
Have a great day, Bluejays! We're so appreciative of how hard you're all working to make the best of this situation.
Three Lakes School District
April 24, 2020
Information from District Administrator Teri Maney with Updated Calendar
We are in a time of information overload, which is very confusing. Stay at home orders, economic reopening phases and school activities seem to be guided under the same resolutions and guidelines … and yet they are not. We are in a constantly moving health and economic situation that has affected every one of us and our daily lives.
Per the current state order, schools and their facilities remain closed until June 30, 2020. Even if the Safer at Home requirements are lifted on May 26, that does not automatically mean schools and their facilities are open for business. This includes community use such as unlocking the fitness center or holding in-person gatherings on school grounds.
I am very in tune with the Wisconsin Governor's Office and messaging in cooperation with the Department of Health Services and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. My promise to you is that as soon as we have accurate information, it will be shared through Three Lakes School District messaging.
For now, we are planning the next phase of remote learning, which will include several teacher prep and student study days as well as homework pickup and delivery. Please mark your calendar with the following dates:
- May 4 - Learning resources delivery and work pickup
- May 6 - Teacher prep day
- March 8 - Homework pickup day
- May 15 - Student study day and homework pickup
- May 20 - Teacher prep day
- May 22 - Homework pickup day
April 21, 2020
Letter from District Administrator Teri Maney
The coronavirus pandemic has presented us all with some of the most challenging times we have ever encountered in public education. On Thursday, April 16, Governor Tony Evers announced all school buildings in Wisconsin will remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 school year which is June 30, 2020. This means the school buildings, grounds and facilities remain closed until that date. The Safer at Home order has been extended until 8 am, Tuesday, May 26 (or until a superseding order is issued). These two dates address separate circumstances and should not be confused with each other.
I know the school closure decision has caused a great deal of concern and disappointment for our students, families and staff. When we were first directed to close our school buildings in March, we did not realize it would be the last time we would see our students in person this school year. We are deeply saddened, but know safety is our No. 1 priority. Beating this virus and resuming school is the goal for each and every one of us, but at this time we know it will not be this school year. We will continue remote learning just as we have over the past several weeks. Our teachers and staff are doing their very best to keep quality instruction moving forward. They are teaching the prescribed and modified curriculum and addressing learning goals. Parents, we realize you are under a heavy burden as parent, teacher, caregiver and cheerleader. Students, continue to be your best and give your best as this work is preparing you for the future. It matters and counts! Our food service and paraprofessionals will continue to provide breakfast and lunches. Our bus service will continue to connect our community through food delivery and material drop off and pick up. A shout out to all of our parents, teachers, support services, and especially our students. YAHOO!!
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to bring answers regarding the end of the year, graduation and many other items. Please continue to stay safe and remain at home as much as possible. We greatly look forward to a time when it is safe to be with each other again.
Sincerely,
Teri Maney
April 17, 2020
Daily Update for Three Lakes Schools
Today, our admin team met to begin discussing plans for the remainder of the year. They are working on details for remote learning, graduation, awards ceremonies and more. Next week, expect to see a survey coming your way because we want to hear your opinions on some of these items. We'll have more information on that next week. Until then, rest assured that we are working hard to get everything in order and to have some answers for you on what the remainder of the year will look like. If you haven't yet, please watch this address from District Admininstrator Teri Maney as she shared her thoughts on the school closure announcement.
And, be sure to follow us on Facebook. We've started posting senior highlights to honor our class of 2020.
Have a great weekend, Bluejays! Rest up, and we'll "see" you again on Monday!
Three Lakes School District
April 16, 2020
School Closed for Remainder of 2019-20
Today, Gov. Evers updated the Safer at Home order, extending it to May 26. As part of that order, public schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. However, remote learning will continue. We understand this is an unsettling announcement, so we'd like to share a message from District Administrator Teri Maney at this time:
From Ms. Maney: "Although our school building will be closed for the remainder of 2019-20, that does not mean education will stop. We will figure out the next few weeks and our instructional plans will move forward. We will continue to evolve in our instructional delivery. It means we are going to be creative, celebrate our seniors and come up with a graduation ceremony plan. Please understand this will take a little time to get in order, but we all will make this work. I have utmost faith in our students, staff and families. I am sad about this announcement today, but I am happy to be part of the Three Lakes family. We will rock this together!"
We will have more information to share with you in the days to come as we work out the details of this extended closure.
April 15, 2020
Message from Counseling Office
Message from the Counseling Office:
Hi, Bluejay Family! This is a sincere reminder that we truly care about all of you, and we wanted to let everyone know we are in this together. We understand that every student is a person and belongs to a family that has a unique set of challenges. We would like to lend a hand to anyone who needs academic, social or emotional support.
During this time, we would like to express our gratitude to everyone in the community who is actively assisting and helping each other out. We would also like to offer some mental health and wellness resources for students, parents, guardians and caregivers. Please take a look through this document, which we hope will be a resource during these challenging times.
Above and beyond the resources provided, please remember that our educators, counselors, administrators and every other school employee truly cares about you and your wellbeing. We all look forward to getting through this as one big Bluejay Family.
~ Ryan Bock
April 1, 2020
Homework Drop Off Parent Email Alert
On Friday, April 3, we will pick up homework from the first round of the closure. If you are on a bus route, a bus will stop at your house for pick up. We will also have drop-off boxes at the entrance of each school (Three Lakes Elementary, TL 7-12 and Sugar Camp), which anyone can use. Open-enroll students should drop off work at the school sites or contact their school secretary for pick up arrangements.
- The bus route will begin at 10 am on Friday.
- Have your student's homework at the base of your mailbox by 10 am.
- Put it in a plastic bag to protect it from the weather.
- Label the bag with your student's name, grade and teacher name.
The drop off boxes at the schools will be available from 9 am to 2 pm.
Your student's teacher will let you know which assignments should be returned. Library books may also be returned at this time if you are finished with them.
We will also run a drop off/pick up route on April 14. If your student is still working on material, it can be picked up on April 14 after break. During that run, we will distribute the next round of learning materials from your teachers.
April 3
- Busses pick up homework beginning at 10 am
- Drop off boxes available at school from 9 am to 2 pm
April 14
- Busses pick up homework and drop off new learning materials
- Drop off boxes and pick up available at school from 9 am to 2 pm
March 26, 2020
School Closure Schedule Change Parent Alert
Good afternoon, Bluejays.
Our administrative team met yesterday to discuss the next phase of the school closure. You can watch an update from District Administror Teri Maney in this video.
This new schedule runs through the end of April, and includes several non-contact or teacher preparation days. These scheduled rest days will give us all a chance to catch our breath. We know everyone has been working so hard to make this a successful experience. We are also working on plans for homework pickup/dropoff days, which we will announce as we have more details. For now, please mark your calendar as follows:
- March 27 - Non-Contact Day (Students can catch up on homework or just rest. No new assignments or contact from teachers,)
- April 1 - Teacher Prep Day
- April 4-13 - Spring Break
- April 22 - Teacher Prep Day
- May 1 - Non-Contact Day
March 18, 2020
Free Meal Information Parent Alert
How was your first remote learning day? We know you have many new routines to adjust to, so please contact us with any questions. Our teachers are working hard to stay connected to students and keep continuity in instruction.
Free meal delivery will begin on Monday, March 23. If you haven't already, please sign up on our Google form or call the district office at 715-546-3496. Each delivery will include a grab-and-go lunch as well as a breakfast for the next day. On Monday, you will receive two breakfasts and one lunch. Delivery routes will depart the school at 10 am. We also will have pickup locations at Three Lakes, Sugar Camp and Monico for our non-bus students. Pickup times are 11-11:20 at each location. Please see the attached fact sheet for more information on how the program will work.
And finally, the board meeting for tonight has been postponed. We've also been notified that the Demmer Library will be closing, beginning today.
We'll continue to provide updates for you each day of the closure. Watch your email in the afternoon around 2 pm.
Three Lakes School District
March 17, 2020
Remote Learning Parent Alert
Good afternoon, parents/guardians.
Tomorrow begins the first day of remote learning for our students. Today, your student came home with instructions for what is expected of them over the next few weeks. We've also created a remote learning FAQ sheet for you, which is included with this email alert. In addition, elementary school plans and letters have been loaded to our website.
If you have any issues, please contact your buidling principal via email or by phone during office hours of 9 am to 2 pm.
This remains a very fluid situation, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through unprecedented situations.
March 17, 2020
Free Meal Signup Parent Alert
Three Lakes School District will be running a free meal program during the school closure. This program is available to all students and anyone under the age of 18 in your home.
If you are interested in signing up for the program, please fill out the Google form, call the school at 715-546-3496 or email kison@threelakessd.k12.wi.us. We are working on the details of the program and will share more as we have information available. For right now, we would just like to get a count of those interested.
Three Lakes School District
March 15, 2020
Facebook Update
Good afternoon, Bluejays! We just wanted to touch base and remind you about this week's schedule in light of the upcoming state-mandated school closure.
Tomorrow, Monday, March 16 - Students do not have school. All staff will report to work on virtual learning plans for the closure.
Tuesday, March 17 - All students and staff will report to school. Students will receive instructions for the closure and have a chance to meet with teachers and pick up computers and other items.
Wednesday, March 18 - First virtual learning day.
We cannot emphasize enough how fluid this situation remains. We'll be releasing more information in the coming days to answer your questions. We know that now, more than ever, the education of our students will be out of true partnership between parents, family, community and school staff. #BluejayCommunity
March 13, 2020
School Closing March 18-April 6
This afternoon, Gov. Tony Evers mandated a statewide closure of all Wisconsin K-12 schools, public and private. The closure will run from Wednesday, March 18 through Monday, April 6.
Three Lakes School District will be open on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17. We will then close for March 18-April 6.
This is a very quickly moving situation, and we will have more information for you as decisions are made. For now, we wanted to communicate this closure information.
March 12, 2020
Address from District Administrator Teri Maney
Dear Parents and Guardians:
The health, safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities at the Three Lakes School District. With the recently elevated discussion regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the news, we want to take a moment to reinforce preventive safety measures and reference our process and communications.
First, it is important to remember that at this time, there have only been a small number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United States. As a school district, we are closely monitoring the situation and following guidance from the Oneida County Health Department, the Wisconsin Department of Health, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. We encourage our students, staff and families to be mindful of key preventive measures for any illness. The CDC offers some tips on its website that can be useful in avoiding the spread of coronavirus and other illnesses. We all play a role in reducing the likelihood of illness in our school-community. We encourage everyone to practice good habits including:
- Wash your hands regularly, especially after using the restroom and before preparing or consuming food. Using soap and hot water wash for about 20 seconds. Be sure to also wash your fingertips.
- Avoid coughing or sneezing into your hands or in the air. Always try to cough or sneeze into a tissue, and then throw the tissue away. If you don't have a tissue, cough/sneeze into your arm.
- As much as you can, avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose.
- If children are feeling sick, please keep them home from school. Allow them some time to feel better so that they do not risk infecting others.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 715/546-3496.
Sincerely,
Theresa Maney
District Administrator
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