Baraga Area Schools

Let's make the days before break extra festive!

Fundraiser Alert: Purchase a custom Christmas ornament for someone: laser cut wooden ornaments are $10, 3D printed ornaments are $6. You can choose the name or text you would like on your ornament. Email mfrantti@baragaschools.org to place your order. See the flyer for options.

Due to a FAFSA update taking place this month, the TRIO sponsored FAFSA night scheduled for December 7 is being postponed. Stay tuned for the new date!

The Attendance Challenge for November was won by the 6th graders and the Seniors. Both groups of students enjoyed a sundae party from the MTSS Team. Congratulations.

Please join TRIO for FAFSA night on December 7th at Baraga Area Schools!

We have two weeks until our winter concert! We look forward to seeing you!

The Baraga High School Physics class is selling Krispy Kreme donuts to fundraise for their spring field trip to Chicago. Order deadline is Wednesday, December 6. Donuts will be delivered December 10 (or 11). Order a dozen glazed donuts for $13 from a Physics student today: Ellie Delene, Dhanya Ekdahl, Makenna Hendrickson, Jaycee Larson, or Carter Schjoth.

TRIO Pre-College Programs, hosted by Michigan Technological University, provides eligible participants free academic guidance, career exploration, cultural activities, traveling experiences, and field trips to tour trade schools, community colleges, and universities. Its two programs, TRIO Talent Search (grades 6-12) and TRIO Upward Bound (grades 9-12) are now accepting applications! Visit www.mtu.edu/outreach/trio for more information and to apply. Paper applications are available by calling 906- 487-2219.

Wear your PJs, and join the Grinch for breakfast on December 9th in the elementary gym! This is to raise money for the Baraga Travel Club's trip to Europe in 2025.

SLACK is collecting donations for Simple Kindness for Youth. Their mission is to help young people build and maintain their self-esteem by providing means to access basic needs, enable them to feel accepted with their peers, and enable access to educational activities and community participation. Collection jars will be located in the elementary and high school offices. Help if you can!

Students at Baraga Area Schools enjoyed a Pow Wow on Thursday, November 9, 2023. They learned about different drumming and native culture. Dancing was enjoyed by the majority of students.

Parents and community members are invited to the Stop Trafficking Project presentation. Please see the flyer for details.

If your daughter signed up for middle school strength training, we will begin on Tuesday, November 7th in the school weight room. Bring clean shoes and a water bottle!

Upcoming event!

Join us for Parent/Teacher Conferences!

Today we have a special Staff Shout in honor of the last day of October, which is Fire Safety Month. Our very own Elementary Special Education Teacher, Rachael Lassi, is also the fire chief for the Covington Fire Department! She is passionate about educating people about fire safety and keeping our community safe. We appreciate all you do for our school and for our community!

The TV6 Canathon starts on Wednesday and runs till December 1st. Send in your non-perishable items to help feed a hungry neighbor!

Copper Country Snowsports Club is a non-profit, volunteer, parent-run, family-oriented organization dedicated to the development of skiing and snowboarding skills in the Keweenaw. CCSC strives to provide a fun learning environment where every child has the opportunity to discover and reach his or her potential in the challenging, life-long sport of skiing and snowboarding. Come learn more at the informational meeting on Monday, November 6th at 6:30 pm in the Mont Ripley chalet. We will be going over the schedule, costs, and needed equipment. CCSC consists of programs geared toward proficient skiers and snowboarders who are independent, riding the lift on their own, as well as those who are looking to bring their skiing to the next level! Any questions can be sent to coppercountrysnowsports@gmail.com or by visiting our website at www.coppercountrysnowsports.org

Today's Staff Shout Out is Betsey Leinonen! Betsey joined our Viking Family last year and has been teaching Ojibwe Language K-12. Having the opportunity for our students to learn the language and culture of the Ojibwe people is so important, and we are grateful for Betsey's dedication and enthusiasm for her culture. Thank you for all you do, Betsey!

Digital art class is looking for photos of Veterans who are related to our current K-12 students. They will be used in a slideshow at our Veterans Day Program. See digital flyer for details on what/where to send.