4th Grade the challenge is yours! Can you find Groot?
Teacher Spotlight of the Week: Kara Knudsen, Fifth Grade Teacher
Kara began her teaching career in Litchville where she taught first grade for two years. Presently, she is teaching fifth grade and she is in her seventh year at that same position.
She grew up near Dickey, N.D. Her parents are Nathan and Paulette Pekarski. She has two siblings Jess & Krista (Timm). Her husband is Wes Knudsen. They have a son, Oliver (1st grade) and a daughter, Vivian (preschool).
Her first degree was from NDSU with a major in Sociology and minor in Criminal Justice. Later she graduated with an Elementary Education degree from VCSU. Presently, she is a graduate student at the University of Jamestown, working towards a masters degree in Teacher Leadership
She enjoys spending time with family & friends. She loves to travel, read, cook, & spend some time outdoors.
If she could give advice to anyone it would be…Be kind, you never know what someone else’s life is like. Travel…it is a great experience to see other cultures outside our own. Read…obtain knowledge and share it with others. Most important…Spend time with the people that matter the most to you.
We've never seen your cape or mask, but we see your superpowers every day! Thanks for being a super teacher! LaMoure Public School - 2022-2023
Veterans Day Program
With the high probability of a winter storm hitting out area Thursday morning, we are moving the Veterans Day Program to Wednesday at 2:00 in the afternoon this week. This to honor our Veterans in the area. Hope you can make it to this great program!
Congratulations to Lexi Linebaugh for being chosen as the English Student of the Month for November! Lexi is not only a great student, but she is also a great classmate and teammate. Her hard work, enthusiasm, and compassion is appreciated. Thank you to Grandma Blue's Bakery & Cafe, Green Iron Equipment, Ground North Co., P'Zaz Nutrition, & Good Oil for sponsoring this award. Please support the businesses that support our students with your patronage!
Junior High Girls Basketball game on November 22, will now be played in Edgeley, not Kulm.
Tailgating at the Semifinal football game this Saturday will be Bar-B-Ques by the PTO for a free donation toward their fundraising efforts. Starting at 1:00pm
IT'S BOOK FAIR WEEK!
The book fair [in the library] is open all week!
We are also open until 6:30 tonight for parent teacher conferences.
We hope to see you there!
see attached image for elementary boys basketball jamboree schedule, Saturday 11/5 in LaMoure, 5th grade please be at the gym at 8:00
5/6 boys basketball schedule for this week. No practice Monday, game @ BCN on Tuesday, leave LaMoure at 2:45, no practice Wednesday conferences for LaMoure kids, game @ Ellendale Thursday, leave LaMoure at 3:20, open gym in LaMoure Friday, jamboree Saturday be there at 8:30am, end of year party in Litchville Sunday at 2:00
Teacher spotlight of the week -
Mrs. Becky Drege -
Colony School grades 3-6
Mrs. Drege graduated from Mayville State University with a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. She also has a concentration degree in Music Education but stated they don't give those out anymore. LOL
Mrs. Drege began her teaching career in Towner where she taught 6th grade for 7 years. When she moved to LaMoure, she started teaching part-time in an elementary music capacity and then continued to teach both elementary music and in the regular classroom. Mrs. Drege retired from teaching, but came out of retirement to help teach at the colony. She is in her 40th year of teaching. Wowza! Thanks for all your years of helping young minds grow!
Mrs. Drege and her husband, Loren, have been married for 40 years. They have 4 children and have been blessed with 10 grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys sewing, reading books, writing songs, playing piano, traveling and art projects.
Mrs. Drege's advice to people would be to stand up for what is right, even if you are standing alone. She says always be a person of integrity.
Mrs. Drege - we've never seen your cape or mask, but we see your superpowers every day! THANKS for being a super teacher!
Look no further! I have been found.
Have you forgotten me?
--Chrissy--
3rd Grade...can you find Groot?
Daycare Board will be serving Brats, Hot Dogs and Chips starting at 1pm. Free will donation, all proceeds will go to Little Loboes Bright Beginings
The 4th grade Den Home to the Jaw Dawgs were practicing social habits and friendship skills with Mrs. Carlson and Mrs. Jansen.
No practice for 5/6 boys basketball tomorrow, October 26 or next week, November 2.
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT — Fourth Grade Teacher, Mrs. Paulette Carlson
Mrs. Carlson graduated from Mayville State University with a bachelor of science in education and a concentration in physical education and coaching. Her first teaching position was as a sixth-grade teacher in Bagley, MN. Her next position was at Edmunds Central in Hosmer, SD where she was responsible for k-6 physical education, computer education, and Title 1. Her final position in the last 20 yrs. has had her teaching in LaMoure in various positions. She has been the Title 1 teacher, Physical Education teacher, EL Coordinator / Teacher, and is currently the 4th grade classroom teacher. Along with teaching academics, Paulette has coached at various levels in the sports of volleyball, basketball, and track and field.
Paulette not only believes in education for her students, she continues to further her education along with teaching. She went to Northern State for technology in education credential, various schools for Specialist in Reading and Math, Valley City State University for her EL in education degree, and is currently attending Jamestown University for her Masters in Instructional Leadership.
Paulette is married to Mitch Carlson, Superintendent at LaMoure, and together they have two children. Both children are educators as well. Tanner is teaching at Wyndmere and Courtney is teaching at Kidder County.
When Paulette has time away from school, she enjoys anything involving being outdoors, as well as, attending the events that the Loboes are in or going to events that her grown children are involved with. Her most recent event was watching the two coach against each other in volleyball. She will soon add Grandma duties to her favorite things to do in her spare time!
Her advice to others is to be yourself, enjoy life, and have fun! Do what’s right (trust), do everything to the best of your ability (commitment), and show people you care (love).
Mrs. Carlson - we've never seen your cape or mask, but we see your superpowers every day! THANKS for being a super teacher!
Reminder: Junior high girls basketball practice starts tomorrow. Bus leaves LaMoure at 3:30
The quarter final football game versus Surrey will be on BEK-TV Sports Plus East, kick-off is 2:00pm.
Have you heard of Sora?
Sora is our school and library reading app. EVERY student at LaMoure Public School has an account. Students can use Sora on their school and personal devices.
Ready to get your kids started using Sora at home? Follow the instructions pictured here.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Coleman
p.s. parents can get their own account by signing up for a public library account!
