Inland Lakes Schools Home of the Bulldogs

"Mean girls" have gotten a lot of attention lately. Research suggests girls' meanness may start well before Kindergarten. How can you prevent your child from manipulating and using peer pressure? Here are some ideas:
DISCIPLINE WITH LOVE. When you are angry with your child, continue making eye contact and showing concern.
BE FORGIVING. Don't lay guilt trips on your child. When she does something wrong, resolve it calmly and move on.
TALK WITH YOUR CHILD. Explain how her behavior affects others. Help her understand why being nice is important.

You don't want your child to be bullied... or to be a bully.
To prevent bullying behavior:
SET AN EXAMPLE. Be caring and non-aggressive. When angry, act calm.
PAY ATTENTION. Notice how your child behaves. Address problems immediately.
PROVIDE AN OUTLET. Channel high energy into sports and other activities.
MONITOR INFLUENCES. Don't let you child see violence on TV or elsewhere.
DISCIPLINE WELL. Enforce sensible limits WITHOUT FAIL.
ENCOURAGE VALUES. Say, "Treat others as you want to be treated."

Calendar

November 3 Boys Basketball @ St. Mary's
November 4 Girls Basketball vs. St. Francis @ 4 pm
November 4 Election Day-Remember to Vote!
November 5 Girls and Boys Basketball vs. Mancelona @ 5:30 pm
November 6 Parent University @ 7 pm in room 11
November 7 Fifth Grade Field Trip

Theme of the Week

Staying on Task

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NCA Profile

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We strive to foster success, confidence, citizenship and excellence as we prepare our students to be life-long learners.

TOGETHER WE SUCCEED!

The goal of education is to provide all learners with a solid foundation of
skills, knowledge and understandings that are necessary for their continual growth and success as students within the school settings, and as adults in society. As a result of sound education, based on well-defined educational outcomes, an Inland Lakes student will be:

A person who makes moral decisions and plans for successful living.

An emphatic, flexible, honest human being.

A person who appreciates and attempts to be creative and innovative.

We encourage individuals to reach their highest level of academic achievement. Realizing that positive relationships are essential to the growth of an individual, we will create an atmosphere of safety, high self esteem and good citizenship, fostering a vibrant attitude towards academics, pride and school spirit, while showing respect for people, property and ideas. The skills gained through the school experience will be evident throughout the course of a person’s life.

Here is what is scheduled for this week:

Monday, October 27 School Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 28 Grade 7/8 Dance from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday, October 31 Grade 7/8 Reward Day in the afternoon
Friday, October 31 End of first marking period (Report cards will be sent out the following week)

Parent Teacher Conferences - We had a great turnout! We thank you for your commitment to your child's education. Below is a breakdown by grade level of the percentage of students whose parents attended conferences:

Grade 5- 52/69 75%
Grade 6- 46/68 68%

Theme of the Week: Self-Control