Have a great break, Vikings!
Today's Staff Shout Out goes to Dawn VanLerberghe! Dawn does a great job of connecting with our students. She has a calm presence that kids respond to when they are having a bad day. Dawn also shares her love of reading with her students by recommending books and sharing her opinions on stories, authors, and genres. Thank you for all you do for our school, Dawn!
Today's Staff Shout Out goes to Ashlee Adams, our new 4th grade teacher. Ashlee put on the elementary Christmas Concert this year, and she did a FANTASTIC job! Ashlee is very talented with music and singing. She is also a wonderful teacher and her students love the hands-on approach she has to teaching science. Her and her husband recently moved to our area, and they are enjoying all things "Yooper". We are so glad you decided to join our Viking Family, Ashlee! We appreciate you!
Join us for Kindergarten Round Up during Family Literacy Night on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
The latest edition of our Baraga Newsletter! We began working on this a few weeks ago, but with everything that happened with our girls going to the state playoffs, we decided to postpone publishing it until the end of their season so we could include that information. Thank you for reading and following our stories!
Today's Staff Shout Out goes to Mr. Ben Johnston! Our students and staff are so lucky to have Mr. J in our Viking family. Ben works very hard to give his students the best possible education to prepare them for the rigorous classes they will encounter in college. He also teaches kids to appreciate the outdoors and to look for ways to challenge themselves to learn on a deeper level. Thank you for all you do for our school and our students, Mr. j!
Reminder that all Viking apparel orders + money are due to Mrs. Rinkinen by Friday, March 24th. If you'd like to order, please contact a 9th grader OR email arinkinen@baragaschools.org. Let's keep our Viking Pride going strong!
Today's Staff Shout Out goes out to Mrs. Jackie Heikkinen! Jackie has been part of our Viking family for 11 years, but transitioned into teaching just last year. The kids love that she is fun and compassionate and always has time to listen to them. We are so grateful for all you do for our school, Jackie!
Thank you to all the police/fire/ambulance for your escorts lastnight from the Mackinaw Bridge all the way home ! Incredible experience for our girls!
There will be a community celebration from 5-630pm at the Ojibwa Casino- Pressbox. We will be celebrating our Baraga Vikings State Runner Up and history making run !
Due to the forecasted weather conditions, Baraga Schools will be closed on Friday, March 17, 2023.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BARAGA AREA SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING TITLE VI AT THE NEXT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BARAGA AREA SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION.
DATE OF MEETING: MARCH 20, 2023
PLACE OF MEETING: BARAGA AREA SCHOOLS LIBRARY
TIME OF MEETING: 4:50 P.M.
Today's Staff Shout Out goes to Kerstyn Clisch! She started as our student, now she is our co-worker! We love the energy and school spirit she brings to her students. She has a great sense of humor that brightens the day of anyone around her. We are so happy to have you in our Viking Family!
THE BARAGA AREA SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING SCHDEULED FOR MONDAY, MARCH 13TH, 2023 AT 5:00 P.M.
HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO
MONDAY, MARCH 20TH, 2023 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE BARAGA JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
Today's Staff Shout Out goes out to Christa Peterson! Miss Peterson hit the ground running this year. She is teaching 2nd grade and loving it! She has such a calming presence that students appreciate each day. We are happy to have you in our Viking Family, Christa!
The Student Leadership Advisory Council of the Keweenaw is holding a book drive. This is organized by some of our own high school students who are members of SLACK. Please consider helping them out.
See you all on Tuesday!
Mrs. Pinnow has done a phenomenal job stepping into the guidance counselor roll this year! She has worked so hard to get to know our students and our staff so she can be supportive and compassionate to everyone she encounters. We are so fortunate to have her in our Viking family! Thank you, Amber!
Doreen is bringing new fun and energy to our lunch room! She is new this year, but has such a warm personality that it feels like she has been here forever. The kids have enjoyed the new lunch ideas she has tried, and the salad bar is fresh and delicious. Thank you for feeding our Viking family and for doing it with a smile every day!
Upcoming Spirit Sale!
The 9th grade class will be selling Viking apparel starting on Wednesday this week. Big shout out to Homestead Graphics of Baraga for putting together these fun designs! More info, including an order form, will be coming home with PLES students later this week. If you'd like to order, contact a 9th grader or Mrs. Rinkinen! Sales will continue until March 24th.
