Nashwauk-Keewatin

Teachers enjoyed their Soup and Subway lunch today at Keewatin Elementary for Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to the following businesses for contributing to today's Subway lunch for our teachers: Blaze Credit Union of Keewatin, Nashwauk Park State Bank and Hibbing Subway. The Spartan Booster Club has also contributed all week long to our fun activities, gifts and treats for our wonderful teachers! Parents, please find in your child's backpack the recipe card as promised for sharing a family favorite recipe with your child's teacher. If you choose to participate, please return it to school with your child by this Friday. Tomorrow (Thursday) is "Dress in your Teacher's Favorite Color" day at Keewatin Elementary! Thanks everyone for teaming up with us to honor our teachers! :)

Hi Spartan Families!!! If you have not signed your child's waiver for the color run please do so ASAP. Students that do not have a waiver signed will need to remain indoors during the event. Waiver Link: https://bit.ly/KErunwaiver If you are having and issues with the waiver or have additional questions, please reach out to Chelsie Belkholm- cbelkholm@isd319.org. ***Note that this is a different event than the Ninja Anywhere event. We are so fortunate to have amazing staff to plans these experiences for our students. We understand it may feel overwhelming, but know that your support helps our students have the most amazing end of the year!!

Cooperative, outdoor learning? What a wonderful day to spend outside! We can't wait to see what new trails and experiences we get to have in our new building starting next year. Johnson - 4th

Hi! Do you live within walking distance of Nashwauk Lutheran Church? Do you want to go for bike rides? Are you interested in going to the lake and another fiedltrip (to be determined) for FREE? If so - sign up for Summer LA! We need at least 5 more kids to sign up for Summer Learning Academy to make it happen! Thank you!

Reminder: See everyone tomorrow at the End of an Era Ice Cream Social!!!

2025 Pacesetter Basketball Skills Camp - coming to NK July 25-31. https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__pacesettersports.redpodium.com_basketball-2Dcamps-2Dmn-2D2025&d=DwMFaQ&c=Pr_2kEC0mK9omQ6a4PJHiA&r=wCvXbIy6rm3dIPW_9oOoc1WJVsqxeHOPBl2xIh11k3s&m=DF5zw6AfSrhicyCZZFkHENG8f4l0S_fX3F-2CAFTlIuMvnNWB5f-bjAjhkOTXn4-&s=Zmr8G6s-gqaG4P9u7ykshWuSUiSSNT4OpMT0Jac1eS4&e=

There is still time to sign up for the blood drive. Walk-ins are welcome too! Register here: https://www.mbcherohub.club/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/74224 Reminders: Arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment Eat a good meal Drink Plenty of Fluids Bring an ID We suggest donors wear a short-sleeved shirt for the best donation experience Register inside door #1 at NK High School

REMINDER for Keewatin Elementary Families: Tomorrow is "Dress Like a Teacher" Day to honor our teaching staff! All week we will be participating in fun events to recognize our dedicated teachers. Thank you to the Spartan Booster Club for funding donuts and coffee this morning at the elementary and to the Retired Educators Association of Minnesota (REAM), Grand Rapids chapter, for the apples and candy!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week!! We look forward to celebrating our awesome teachers throughout our entire district! At Keewatin Elementary, we want to involve our students in the fun! On Tuesday, elementary students can "Dress like a Teacher", on Thursday, they can "Dress in their Teacher's Favorite Color", and on Wednesday, Mrs. Lautigar will send home a recipe card with each student so that on Friday they can share a "Favorite Family Recipe" with their teacher. (Please see the attached schedule for reference. ) Thanks for helping us honor our wonderful teachers at Keewatin Elementary!

On Thursday, April 24, sixty-five students from eight Itasca Area Schools Collaborative (IASC) high schools participated in the Minnesota North College Healthcare Pathway Day event coordinated by Minnesota North College, True North Stars Perkins Consortium and IASC NEXT Career Pathways. Students from Bigfork, Deer River, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Area Learning Center, Greenway, Hill City, Nashwauk-Keewatin and Northland Community Schools, were welcomed by Alicia Alleman and Bill Marshall from Minnesota North College and Scott Patrow from IASC NEXT Career Pathways. Four sessions engaged students in Healthcare Pathway activities including learning about MN North College healthcare programs; hearing from a student panel made up of recent MN North College healthcare graduates; participating in hands-on activities in the newly remodeled MN North College nursing lab; and, interacting with area business organizations to hear about job and career opportunities within their organizations. Business partners in attendance were: Bigfork Valley Hospital, Essentia Health, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Grand Rapids Area Dental Collaboration including Northwest Technical Center, Itasca County Public Health, Minnesota North College, Oak Hill Assisted Living, Scenic Rivers Dental and Scenic Rivers Health. Career-connected activities such as this are an important part of building a strong healthcare career workforce for the future. Thanks to all participating businesses and teachers who committed to providing this valuable experience for students in the IASC NEXT Healthcare Career Pathway.

Come join us May, 21st for the 7-12th grade art show. From 4-6pm student art work will be displayed in the small gym! Remember to check out the band concert after at 7pm!

Summer Learning Academy deadline extended! We need a few more kids or the program will be cancelled. Click on the link below for a form or go to getlearning.org. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M0rBfbV_j7zr3y8k-FKp0MyHZamiIHfX/view?usp=sharing Pleas contact Mrs. Clusiau at dclusiau@isd319.org if you need assistance or have questions. We will make a decision late next week. Thank You!

Spartan Angling made a big splash today on the Rainy River for their big spring outing. All of the participants had never caught a sturgeon and I looked to a trusted guide Cody Christensen of Full Throttle Guiding to put us on the mark. https://www.rainylakefishguiding.com There were screams, sore arms, tense netting moments, and flat out fun! Fish boated lengths in the 40’s, 50’s and an epic 68.5 inch mark! Every kid boated at least 2 fish shattering personal bests for longest fish ever caught and first sturgeon catches. Epic day, kids won’t forget! Great day to be a Spartan! Did you sign up for Spartan Angling next year?

Pop up $2.00 root beer floats TOMORROW at the high school during lunch!

Mother's Day Flower Planting class with Mrs. Riipinen will be held after school on Tuesday, May 6th - for grades 1-6. Must register online by May 1st. Click the link: https://isd318.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/15587/public/1/sp/ Email sujohnson@isd319.org with questions.

The final band concert of the year, originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 14th, will be rescheduled to Wednesday, May 21st at 7 pm. Please come out and celebrate the end of the year with performances by our students!

NKHS yearbooks are in! If you preordered your yearbook, they will be available for student pickup this Wednesday during ADVISORY and after school. You can still order one at jostens.com! Yearbooks will also be available for purchase in person for $81.00 during this time and following days before or after school. Please make checks payable to NK Publications.

Mrs. Furey's 7th graders have a group that is constructing a life size igloo. If you have empty milk jugs you would be willing to donate, please bring to the elementary and high school office. Thank you!!

Don't forget to sign up for the blood drive next week at Nashwauk High School! Tuesday, May 6th from 8:00-12:00! https://www.mbcherohub.club/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/74224