2018 Luck School District newsletter

TheCardinal Communicator

Luck School District

Luck School and Big Butternut Lake
provide great activities
ALL seasons of the year!

Refer to this issue for January - June
 School Calendar  Sports Schedules

 Community Ed. Classes  Area Events

2018 School & Community Calendar

January - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - April - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 New Years Day / No School 2 Spring Break / No School
2 Classes Resume 7 Luck Ambulance Smelt Feed
6 Luck Football Ice Fishing Contest 7 Junior Prom
on Bone Lake / 8:00 am-3:00 pm 10 HS Solo & Ensemble @ Amery
8 HS Honor Band Concert / 6:30 pm
19 End of First Semester (gr. 7-12) 14-15 Woodland Chorale performances
22 Teacher In-service / No School Sat. 7:30pm Fred. / Sun. 3pm Unity
23 Luck Educator's Memorial Scholar-
ship Fundraiser / 4:15-7:30 pm 20-21 State Forensics Competition
26 Grades 4-6 Concert / 6:30 pm
February - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
5 National Honor Society Induction May - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
6 MS Solo & Ensemble Contest 1 Ag on the Lawn (back-up 5/3)
5 State Solo & Ensemble @ Eau Claire
8-11 Luck Winter Carnival Weekend 11 Teacher In-Service / No School
Pageant on Friday / 7:00 pm 14 HS Spring Concert & Art Show
7:00 pm / Volunteer Appreciation
16 Luck Community Graduate Scholar- 16 Senior Awards Program / 7:00 pm
ship Fundraiser / 5:00-7:00 pm 18 8th Gr. "Reach for the Stars" event
20 Graduation Ceremony / 1:30 pm
22 Parent-Teacher Conferences 28 Memorial Day / No School
11:30 am-7:30 pm / No School 28 Memorial Day Program / 10:30 am
__ 7th & 8th Grades Concert &
23 Winter Break / No School MS Promotion / 7:00 pm
27 WRS seminar / 6:30-8:00 pm
June - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
March - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Last Day of School
6 End of 2nd Trimester (gr. K-6) 5 Music in the Park / 6:30 pm
6 Family Math Night / 6:00-7:30 pm 12 Summer School begins
16 Teacher In-service / No School 14 W. Denmark Fiddle School concert

23-24 HS Drama Club Play July - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
“The Show” / 7:30 pm 20-22 Lucky Days weekend
26-29 Polk County Fair
24 NW Wisconsin Maple Farm Tours
26 End of Quarter 3 (gr. 7-12)
27 Large Group Music Contest / Siren
29-30 Spring Break / No School

School Board meetings are typically held on the 4th Monday each month at 6:00 pm.

Check out MORE area events at
www.luckwisconsin.com www.discoverluck.com www.polkcountytourism.com

Skyward Current School Information
Family Access
This district newsletter highlights events and
Parents and authorized family members can news to keep parents, students, and residents
view attendance records, schedules, food in the loop. Yet there's more! Please check
service info, balances, progress reports and out the school website, Facebook, and the
final grades online with Skyward Family Ac- outdoor digital sign for additional information
cess. Get the form at www.lucksd.k12.wi.us, and updates.
click on ‘parent resources’, then ‘Skyward
Family Access’, and the underlined form. The Skylert one-call system is valuable in
Print and return the form to either school reaching the most people in a timely manner.
office. This form needs to be completed If you have a student attending Luck School,
only once per family. it’s important the family emergency contact
form is up-to-date in the office. Print and
www.lucksd.k12.wi.us return the completed form to the appropri-
ate office. The Elementary and MS/HS forms
are on the school website on the home page
under “School Policies & Forms”.

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Welcome to Luck School District!

Superintendent Message improve our building to give our students the
best possible learning envronment. I applaud
It has been a wonderful start to my tenure for them for stepping up with all my requests.
the School District of Luck. I have enjoyed the I have also been working with the Board to
opportunity to get to know so many of you. My develop a strategic plan for the future. This
family and I have enjoyed attending sporting started with the revision of the District’s core
events, plays, concerts and other community values, vision and mission that occurred before
events which has kept us very busy. I am very my tenure. As we move forward in this process
pleased to see the community's full support at the Board has picked two main areas to focus
these events. on: Student Learning and Achievement and
Learning Environment. It was very important
I look to keep our momentum building to cre- for the district to remain focused on the stu-
ate the best possible school for the students of dents during this process. The next step of the
the area. I want the best for our students and process will be to break this down even further
will work very hard to assure this happens. I into specific objectives, followed with action
have dedicated a tremendous amount of time plans for the future.
researching 4k programs and in-school daycar-
es. In the end, we will have both of them in I appreciate your continued support of the
house for the upcoming school year. I am very School District of Luck.
excited for the possibilities this will bring to our
district. I have also been working very closely Cory Hinkel, District Administrator
with our maintenance department on ways to

Core Values: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Community, Excellence

Meet Our New Staff Ms. Heather Rixmann: I am

As you see these new staff around school and from Osceola, and my fiance
town, introduce yourself and welcome them and I are busy planning our
to our district! August wedding. I graduated
from UW-Eau Claire in 2015

Miss Gabrielle Beguhl (Miss B.): and have two years of sub-

I'm really excited to start my stitute teaching experience. I love having a

first year teaching here at Luck classroom of my own as the K-8 Intervention

Elementary in 1st grade. I grad- Specialist and 7-9 grade English teacher. The

uated from UW-River Falls and staff and students are wonderful to work with

love to read, travel and spend and I'm excited to work in this great community.

time outdoors. I like to approach every day Mr. Kyle Johnson: I grew up in Grantsburg and
(in class and out) as an adventure and to make attended UW-Stevens Point, where I acquired a
the best of the time I get with my students.
degree in Health Promotion and Wellness. Pre-

Ms. Kendra DeLong: I have two viously I worked as a Personal Trainer, Strength
boys (10 and 6) and we live in and Conditioning Coach, and Mental Health
Counselor to youth before coming to Luck to
Cumberland. I recently graduated teach Health and Physical Education. In my free
time I enjoy spending time with my wife and
from UW-Superior in Elementary six-month old son, weightlifting, and reading.

Education with a minor in Special

Education. This is my first year

teaching after working 8 years in the business Mr. Jared Mielke: I've lived in
field. I realized the importance of following the area for 19 years and am
your passions in life no matter what your age!
I am thrilled to be a 5th grade teacher with excited to impact students and
Luck and look forward to ge�ng to know
everyone. to learn from them as well.

I'm grateful to assist the Span-

ish, Special Ed., and Music

Ms. Dawn Kuchta: I graduated from UW-River programs. Outside of school I'm quite active
Falls with a Computer Science degree from and with church, volunteering at camps, and serving

worked in Madison at CUNA Mutual Insurance as an officer for a local music teachers group.

for 8 years. I went back to school for my teach- Ms. Corie Mae Erickson:
ing certification and have 13 years experience I recently graduated from

in education as a teacher in Computer Science, UW-River Falls with my Masters

Business, Alternative Education, and as a sub- in Education - School Counsel-

stitute teacher. At Luck, I am the At-Risk and ing. I live in Stillwater and enjoy

Special Education teacher. My dad impressed spending time with my family

on me that a good education is important for and boyfriend, living an active lifestyle, and the
a person to be able to achieve their dreams
outdoors. I look forward to ge�ng to know the
and that is what I try to impart on students. 3 Luck School District Team. (Photo w/ nephew!)

Important NEW: School-Based Mental
District Info Health Counseling Services

Our district is pleased to offer school-based

Birth-to-4 Welcome Program mental health services with Family Therapy
Associates at the elementary, middle, and high
We want to welcome parents and future schools! With parental consent, appointments

Luck Cardinals to our district with a birthday with a licensed therapist can be scheduled

gift! Newborns up to age 4 will first receive during the school day to provide the support
a t-shirt, and then an age-appropriate book your child needs to overcome emotional or
each year until they enter kindergarten. Sign behavioral obstacles they are facing at home
up with Luck CEd at 715-472-2152 ext. 103. or at school. Services are covered by most in-
surances including Badgercare or via a sliding

Student Opt-Out Form fee scale. For more info, contact Ms. Corie
Erickson, K-12 Counselor at 715-472-2152
The “No Child Left Behind Act” requires school ext. 129 or [email protected].
districts to release student names, address-

es, and phone numbers to military recruiters Visual Arts Competition
upon their request. Students have the right to
request private information is not released to For the 8th year at Luck, this student-run team
military recruiters and others. Please contact will compete and show their skills with a long-
the High School office for an Opt-Out form. term project, short-term project, quiz bowl,
and in critical thinking. Project categories

Family Math Night include drawing, painting, printmaking, art
history, ceramics, sculpture, graphic design,
Parents of students in grades K-6: mark traditional photography, personal adornment,
your calendars for a fun event on Tuesday, video, and digital photography. Regionals will
March 6 from 6:00-7:30 pm. Family Math be at UW-Stout on Feb. 9, followed by state
Night provides parent engagement with their competition in Madison on April 13.
children in the school se�ng with fun and

challenging games. More info will be shared Congratulations to Mr. Kyle Clemins, VAC ad-
by Mrs. Janet Brandt, Title 1 coordinator. viser, who recently earned his National Board

Jump Rope for Heart Certification! Very few teachers pursue this
level of certification because it isn't required

Luck has participated every year since for teaching. It is extremely demanding as far

1986: this is our 31st Jump Rope for Heart! as the amount of paperwork and documenta-

Students in grades K-5 that have participat- tion that needs to be completed.

ed in the past, and now 6th graders will be WRS Retirement meeting
included, too. The purpose for JRFH is to teach

children how to keep fit and healthy while still This seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 27 from
having fun and helping their community. The 6:30-8:00 pm is open to anyone in the WRS
funds raised go to heart disease research, as Retirement system. The presentation will
well as education and outreach programs that cover many of the WRS benefits administered
save lives. If parents would like more infor- by the Department of Employee Trust Funds
mation, or would like to donate they can visit (ETF). Topics include retirement, separation
our school’s webpage at http://www2.heart. and survivor benefits, and beneficiaries. It
org/goto/luckelementary. Some important will also illustrate retirement calculations and
facts as to why this program is so beneficial: explain annuity options. Service purchases,
Today's youth are the first generation that are military service credit and additional WRS
not expected to have the same lifespan as contributions will also be covered. Life and
their parents because they are not living heart health insurance are deliberately not covered.
healthily. 80% of heart disease is preventable Pre-registration is preferred; contact Carol
with regular activity and proper nutrition. Winchell by Feb. 23 at 715-472-2435 or

Elementary Book Nook [email protected]. Walk-ins accepted.

This program for K-6 students to read School Volunteers Welcome!
and reuse books has been ‘open for
business’ for four years. The bookshelf is Volunteers help our school many ways, from
tucked in the hallway by the high-traffic reading with students, working with a specific
stairs to the upper elementary rooms. subject, to helping at the book fairs and RIF.
Title 1 Coordinator Mrs. Janet Brandt Whether you have “just an hour” or can help

and volunteers collect, organize, and stock coordinate a project or event, your time is

the Nook. Donations are welcome any time; valued at Luck School! It may be possible to

please make sure the books are generally compensate your time through STEP funding.

clean and have no musty smell to protect Contact the Elementary office or Community

students who have sensitive immune systems Ed. to complete a form to begin the process to
4 assist in school and make a positive impact!
and avoid allergic reactions.

Order Your Yearbook! Luck Scholarships

A school yearbook is a treasure, filled with The Local Scholarship Program has a
memories and accomplishments to reminisce variety of scholarships rom local families,
for many years. The full-color yearbook is for businesses, and organizations. Some
students in grades 9-12 and will cover all the are specific to certain careers, while others
activities of the 2017-18 school year. Since we are open to any student planning to attend
want to include Prom, Graduation, and all the post-secondary schooling. Selections area
Spring sports and activities -- Luck's year- based on GPA, attendance, community
book is a 'fall delivery' book. This means the service, extra-curricular involvement, etc.
students finish their pages in June, it is printed Annually there are over $50,000 worth of
over the summer, and distributed to students scholarships recognized at the Senior Awards
when school begins. The 96-page yearbook Program. The Luck community is so giving
is $48 which includes the student's name to our students; we are so thankful for their
printed on the cover. Further personalization support! If you're interested in sponsoring a
(nicknames, grade, or icons) can also be add- scholarship for Luck School graduates,
ed at time of purchase. The price increases to contact Ms. Jacklyn Anderson at 75-472-2152
$60 after 5/20. Purchase the 2018 hard-cover
yearbook online at: https://ybpay.lifetouch. ext. 115 or [email protected].
com. Questions? Contact yearbook adviser
Ms. Lori Nelson at [email protected] or Luck Alumni Updates
715-472-2152 ext. 165.
The Luck Alumni Foundation raises funds and

awards scholarships to graduates. The Foun-

"Dig" Our School Garden dation and CEd work together to keep the
mailing list of all Luck graduates up-to-date.
Parents, community members, and This info is vital when classes organize their
students are encouraged to get involved reunions. Can you help? Please mail (P.O. Box
for the 8th season in our school’s garden. 251, Luck, WI 54853), email (LuckAlumniAs-
There’s always something to do, including [email protected]), or drop off your class
planning, planting seeds in K-6 classrooms, contact lists to help update the master data of
transplanting, and weeding, mulching, and Luck alumni. They’re also on Facebook as Luck
watering during the summer. The program Alumni Scholarship Foundation Association.
incorporates math, reading, and healthy
eating. Volunteers make this project grow; Get Your School Spirit On!
contact Luck School to learn how to help!

Kitchen and Sewing Supplies If you want some cool Cardinal clothing for
yourself or a family member, the Luck Booster
The Family and Consumer Education (FACE) Club can help! There are t-shirts, sweatshirts,
classroom at Luck School is a busy place for hats, and more! The shop is open during
our students in grades 7-12. Classes taught home games, or contact the HS office (715-
there include Culinary Arts, Sewing, Life Skills, 472-2152) for a time that fits your schedule.
Adaptive Life Skills, and Healthy Cooking. If
As you’re cleaning out your family’s closets
you like, donations of the following are ac-
cepted and appreciated any time of the year: throughout the year, please consider donating
any outgrown Cardinal clothing. Items can be
utensils (both metal and plastic), measuring
cups and spoons, strainers, disposable plates, dropped off at the HS office; resales go toward
bowls, and napkins, yarn, crochet hooks, and scholarships through the Business Ed. dept.

cloth. Please drop off items at HS office. Nominate a Teacher for

Fitness Center ~ Open for US "Lucky" Scholarship

Stay active and improve your health at the In partnership with the Luck Country
Luck School Fitness Center. The equipment Inn, our district is pleased to offer the "Lucky
includes 5 treadmills, 3 ellipticals, 5 stationery to Have You" recognition program for a 3rd
bikes, and 10 additional machnes with clear year. During the month of May, students,

directions for use and suggested repetitions. parents, and school district residents can cast

Hours are Monday-Friday, 6:00-8:00 am AND their vote for an outstanding K-12 teacher to
6:00-8:00 pm. Membership is $15 per month, receive $500 to use as they wish. Watch the
plus a $10 key card deposit. As requests in-
school website and Facebook for more info.

crease, so will the hours. Contact Community Clip-and-Earn for Luck School
Education for more info and registration.
We love "clippers", because each time you

Join the Luck FFA Alumni submit Box Tops for Education or Moola for
Milk labels and caps, you help raise funds for
An active school district group is the FFA programs at Luck. Send them to school with

Alumni Association. New members are wel- your child, or drop them off at the HS office.

come; meetings are held the third Thursday of The Campbells Labels for Education program
each month at 8:00 pm in the Ag Room #213. 5 has ended.

Things to Do Day Trips
In Our Community!
Fun & Educational!

Luck Educator's Memorial Are you up for a day of adventure? Below are
Scholarship Fundraiser a handful of shows and trips; contact me at
Luck CEd to get on the roster or for info.
The annual pancake supper will be on Tues-
day, Jan. 23 from 4:15-7:30 pm. The Luck Thanks, Amy A. :)
Education Association raises funds for schol-
arships. Bring your family to enjoy unlimited "Jersey Boys"
pancakes along with sausages, strawberries,
real LOCAL maple syrup, and beverages. Sun., Apr. 29 6:30 pm performance

Chili Supper Fundraiser $74 incl. bus & ticket

This fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 8 is for the Only a handful of Orpheum tickets left!
young men selected to the 8-man All-Star
football game. Players are required to each Historic Red Wing
raise $750 to donate to Children's Hospital of
Wisconsin at the July 21 UW-Oshkosh game. Thu., May 3 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Luck Graduate Education $45 est. incl. motor coach bus, tour, & lunch
Scholarship Fundraiser
Visit historic Red Wing for an ample “taste”
On Friday, Feb. 16 come to the annual
scholarship fundraiser for Luck School of a beautiful town on the Mississippi River.
graduates. It will include a delicious meal
from 5:00-7:00 pm and a raffle drawing in We'll tour the Pottery Museum which pre-
conjunction with the Luck-Frederic double-
header basketball games. Larsen Auto Cen- serves and celebrates the rich and colorful
ters has been a steadfast supporter of Luck
School by sponsoring the lasagna meal, and story of Red Wing’s clay industry. Vintage
an impressive variety of local talent donates
items for the raffle. All the proceeds fund artisan-crafted items bring history to life in
Luck graduate scholarships to EVERY gradu-
ate who continues their education after HS. dynamic exhibits covering 13,000 sq. ft.

If you’d like to give additional support to the Lunch at Wisteria Twig, then shop antique
Luck School grads, please contact Luck CEd.
stores, Red Wing Shoe Store (see the world’s
Maple Syrup Farm Tours
largest boot!), Scandinavian store, and
When you think of the natural resources and
industry that makes our part of Wisconsin peruse American Ski Jumping museum in the
special, what comes to mind? MAPLE SYRUP!
On Saturday, March 24 from 9:00 am-4:00 St. James Hotel, and riverfront park.
pm, more than a dozen maple businesses
will open their doors for free, family-friendly Wed., June 6 7:30 pm performance
tours. For Northwest WI Maple Farm Tour
info and maps, log on to Morley's Maple Syr- $75 incl. bus & ticket
up website: www.morleymaplesyrup.com.
Only at the Orpheum for 5 days!
Library & Museum Programs
CHICAGO has everything that makes Broad-
The Luck Public Library and Luck Area His-
torical Society and Museum are each a hub way great: a universal tale of fame, fortune
for area activities. Stop in or call for more
info about the Third Act group, Book Club, and all that jazz; one show-stopping song
kni�ng, beading, Play & Learn parent/child
group, game and movie nights, guest speak- after another; and the most astonishing
ers, genealogy research, monthly exhibits,
programs, and school tours! dancing you’ve ever seen. This triumphant

hit musical is now the #1 longest-running

American Musical in Broadway history.

Duluth's Glensheen Mansion

Tue., June 12 $53 est. incl. bus, tour, & lunch

7:30 am-6:30 pm with several departure locations

Become immersed in a self-guided tour that
showcases Midwest’s most visited house
museum; a stunning 39-room mansion built
by an iron-ore tycoon as the gateway to the
North Shore. Explore the luxurious interiors
and stories of the Congdon family.

Our group will lunch at Valentini's restaurant,
and then choose either a boat tour, train ride
along the North Shore, or wandering Canal
Park to soak up the beauty of Lake Superior!

Contact the Historical Museum at 715-472- 6

2030 or online at www.rootsweb.ancestry.
com/~wilahs, or the Library at 715-472-2770
and online at www.luckpubliclibrary.org.

Class Schedule CommunityEducation More classes listed on
Jan. - June 2018 www.lucksd.k12.wi.us

Our district residents have Super Bowl Appetizers
an amazing variety of
talents and interests! Thu., Jan. 25 6:00-9:00 pm

Be a lifelong learner; check out these Instr: Chef Peter Kwong $24 + $6 supply fee
classes and then register to keep your mind
If you think GOOD FOOD is the highlight
and body active. Additional class details
and photos are on the Luck School website. of watching the Super Bowl, register for

We’re always happy to add new teachers this class! Learn how to make several tasty
and topics to the mix! Contact Amy Aguado
at CEd with a class idea, or to learn how to dishes with chef Peter Kwong; easy fin-

teach a class and earn $$$. ger-food to make your family and friends

Pre-registration is required at least forget the game. Make (and eat!) some at
1 week prior to class; contact CEd at
class, and take home recipes for all of these
715-472-2152 x-103 or
[email protected] or crowd-pleasers that hail from Mexican, Ital-
WITC at 1-800-243-WITC / witc.edu.
ian, Chinese, and Thai cuisines.
If you’re 62 (and better) by 1/1/18; proudly
claim the reduced senior citizen (sr) fee. Thai Tuesdays!

If class is canceled due to low enrollment If you like Peter’s Chinese cooking classes,
you will be contacted and your fee returned. you’ll love Thai Tuesdays! These dishes
are very balanced and detailed, colorful
and lightly prepared, with strong aromatic
components and a spicy edge. Take one or
all four classes listed below; they each stand
alone but build on great taste and fun cama-
raderie in the kitchen! Register with a friend
and learn how simple, fun, healthy, and deli-
cious it is to make (and eat) Thai food! Bring
a container for possible leftovers.

Woodland Chorale For each class taught by
Chef Peter Kwong listed:
Thu., Jan. 18-Apr. 12 7:00-9:15 p 6:00-9:00 pm
$24 / 2 for $40
Instr: Dr. Harry Johansen $35 plus $6 supply fee

For an 8th season, the 40+ member choir

will rehearse weekly and present a pleasing

range of music under the direction of Dr. Minimum 6 pre-registrations
required to run each class.
Harry Johansen and accompanied by Chris-

tine Johansen. All participates improve their Thai 101 Tue., Feb. 27

musical skills and have a great time! Veg Spring Roll, Tom Yum Goong (hot and

Plan to attend one of the performances: sour soup), Pai Thai (rice noodles), and Thai
Sat., April 14 at the Frederic HS at 7:30 pm,
or Sun., April 15 at the Unity HS at 3:00 pm. Fried Rice Khing.
you’ll be impressed by the depth of talent in
our area! Thai 102 Tue., Mar. 27

Chicken Satay, Papaya Salad, Pad See-Ew

(thick noodles), and Lemon Grass Beef.

Water Aerobics Thai 103 Tue., Apr.10

M & W, Jan. 22-Feb. 28 8:30-9:30 am Thai Dumpling, Yum Neau (beef salad), Pad

T & Th Jan. 23-Mar. 1 & 9:30-10:30 am Mie Nampig Pao (rice noodles), Tofu Pad Prig

Instr: Janet Erickson $55.50 / $30 sr. Khing.

Feel and see the results of this class; it Thai 104 Tue., Apr. 24

includes a fun regiment of stretching, Thai Chopped Salad, Tom Khai Gai (chicken

cardio, and core strengthening. Weight- and mushroom), Gang Jued Woon Sen (bean

resistance training with foam bar bells and thread w/ pork), and Red Curry with Chicken.

noodles helps tone your arms, legs, and Cast Iron Cooking

abdominals. All skill levels are welcome to

try water aerobics; buoyancy allows for low Mon., Feb. 12 6:00-8:00 pm

impact on body. Ongoing 6-week sessions; Instr: Barb Kass $14 + $6 ingredients fee

next session is Mar. 5/6-Apr. 11/12. Iron Chef has a new meaning! Find out

New: Friday H2O! (6-week sessions) why your grandmother loved her cast iron

Fri., Jan. 19-Feb. 23 8:30-9:30 am cookware. We will show you how to use cast

iron pans to cook breakfast, lunch, dinner,

Instr: Kelley St. Croix-Bush $30 / $17.25 sr. and dessert! Care and restoration of cast iron

Add-in or start Water Aerobics 1 day/week. 7 also included. Come hungry! Register by 2/7.

Class Schedule CommunityEducation More classes listed on
Jan. - June 2018 www.lucksd.k12.wi.us

Snowmobile Safety Education Whitetail Habitat Improvement

Mon., Tue., Thu., Feb. 5, 6, 8 5:30-8:30 pm Wed., Feb. 7 7:00-9:00 pm

Instr: Jeff Hahn $10 Instr: Joe Bartylla Fee: $15
Do you want to improve your hunting land
This class instills in students the knowledge for whitetail deer? Joe Bartylla has worked as

and skill to be a responsible and safe hunter. a plant research technician for a major seed

It consists of lectures, demonstrations, group company, hunted for the last 38 years and has

discussions, practical exercises, and individ- worked as a habitat improvement consultant.

ual study. A parent or adult guardian should Joe will explain the principals that will get

attend the first class for any youth 12-17. Any you moving in the right directions. Some of

student younger than 12 years old MUST have the topics will include food plots and what

a parent/adult guardian attend each class. to plant, creating bedding areas, establishing

Boat Safety Education travel corridors, browse rankings and produc-
tion, increasing buck activity where you want
Mon., Tue., Thu. May 21, 22, 24 5:30-8:30 pm it and hunting deer without the deer knowing.
Check out www.whitetailhabitatconsulting.
Instr: Jeff Hahn $10
com. Register by 2/2.
Heads-up; register with Luck CEd by 5/16.

Beginning Microsoft Word Driver’s Education

Tue., Feb. 27 & Mar. 6 6:00-8:30 pm Orientation: Thu., Mar. 1 6:00-8:00 pm
Class: Mar. 5-28 3:45-5:45 pm OR 6-8 pm
Instr: Amy Klous $24.33 / $4.50 sr. Instr: Safe Start Driving School Fee: $100
At least one parent needs to attend with their
Explore the basics of word processing. Word student at orientation session. Students must
be 15 by Mar. 5 AND passing all school classes.
allows users to create, edit, and quickly for- Behind-the-wheel fee is $315. Registration

mat text documents of all types as well as add and info at www.safestartdrivingschool.com.

images. We will learn how to format letters,

labels, and flyers. Register by 2/20.

Sign Painting Classes

Register to make these crafty, yet easy, signs with instructor Jackie Dibble! The boards will be cut
to length and your stencil ready when you arrive at class. Stain, paint, finish, and go home with a
personalized sign! Class fee includes all materials. Go to the Luck School District website to view
photos of all the signs you can make: www.lucksd.k12.wi.us / community / classes.

Rustic Monogram Mother's Day

Thu., Feb. 1 6:00-8:00 pm Mon., Apr. 23 OR 3:30-5:00 pm
$35 per 14"x19" sign Register by 1/28
Thu., Apr. 26 OR 6:00-8:00 pm
Valentine-theme 6:00-8:00 pm
Register by 2/2 Register by 4/16 or 4/19
Tue., Feb. 6
$35 per 14"x19" sign 6:00-8:00 pm Choose from a variety of sizes
Register by 2/27
Spring and designs! aftGeprrr-oesjacethcot!ol
7"x7" ($25)
Tue., Mar. 6 9"x9" ($15)
$25 per 11"x11" sign 11"x11" ($25)

Scrabble Father's Day

Thu., Mar. 22 Tue., May 22
$5 per 5"x5" letter 3:30-5:00 pm OR 6:00-8:00 pm
Register by 5/15
Same size options as Mom's signs

6:00-8:00 pm Welcome! 6:00-8:00 pm
Register by 3/16 Register by 5/2
Tue., May 8
$55 per 9"x48" sign

Linked Names 5:00-6:30 pm
Register by 6/5
Tue., June 12
$35 per 7"x24" sign
Choose from first
names, last name,
or any single word (i.e.
gather, family, blessed,
dream, home, etc.)

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Badger's Participation in the Welding Basics:
Yard Art and Home Projects
Civil War 6:30-8:30 pm Tue. & Thu., Mar. 13-22 or 6:00-9:00 pm

Mon., Mar. 5 $9/ $15 family Tue. & Thu. Apr. 3-12 $68.85 / $43.35 sr.

Instr: Dr. Larry Smetak FREE for HS Seniors! Instr: Dave King plus supply fee

Calling all history buffs and everyone who If you’ve wanted to learn to weld or add to

enjoys a knowledgeable presentation! your current know-how, this class is for you!

As 30th state WI was the last state that Our instructor has been welding for many

entered the Union to balance out any slave years on many materials, and Dave King en-

state. Just before the war we had a court case joys teaching the important basics of welding.

to protect a runaway slave. Great questions After practicing and becoming proficient with

to view the times, including backing Lincoln's several different types of welding processes,

nomination ~ impact of immigrant influx ~ students will make yard art or repair a simple

Caleb Cushing ~ the Iron Brigade ~ share (and home project. Safety equipment list provided

learn about) your Civil War ancestry ~ charts, when you register for class by 3/6 OR 3/27.

maps, old documents and money. Read more April dates can be basic or intermediate class.

about this class at www.lucksd.k12.wi.us/

community. Register by 2/26.

Herbs: For Stress

Wed., Mar. 7 6:00-8:00 pm

Instr: Gigi Stafne via ITV $13 / $8.75 sr.

St. John's Wort is helpful, but there are many

other herbs and natural supports to maintain

yourself if you, or someone you know, strug-

gles with excess stress, anxiety or depression.

During class we'll focus in on clinical catego- Stamp-a-Stack: Creative Cards!
ries of herbs entitled, Herbal Adaptogens and
Nervines. This course is recommended for the Tue., Mar. 13 6:00-8:00 pm

public and practitioners. Instructor Gigi Stafne Tue., Apr. 10 Instr: Dawn Richard

is a Naturopath and Master Herbalist with 30 Thu., May 17 $11 per class

years of clinical CAM, Complementary Alterna- For every season and reason, giving a hand-

tive Medicine, experience. Register by 2/28. made card shows you care! Learn how fun and

Beginning crafty you can be at one or all three classes
as Dawn guides you through stamping and

Beekeeping assembling 5 different cards and envelopes.

Thu., Mar. 8 Plan ahead and make cards for Mother’s &

6:30-9:00 pm Father’s Day, graduation, weddings, birthdays,

Instr: Patrick McElhone $20 / $25 family sympathy, get well, and more!
Learn about the hobby of beekeeping from
a local expert. This in-depth class will cover *Great class for beginners and (grand)parent/
children. Register 1 week prior to each class.

types of bees and hives, life cycle of honey Herbal & Holistic Remedies

bee, hive management, pollinator friendly Wed., Mar. 14 1:00-3:00 pm
flowers, pesticide and herbicide impact on
pollinators, overwintering of hive, and optimal Instr: Gigi Stafne via ITV $13 / $8.75 sr.
hive location. Plus a “how to” install your The Herbalist is in! Do you have questions
package of bees or nuc. Register by 3/1. about botanical medicine basics and are not
sure where to begin? This introductory course
offers important perspectives about natural
Stir Fry Meals medicine, herbs and supplements that you

Mon., Mar. 12 6:00-8:00 pm may have read about online or heard of on
$14 + $6 ingredients fee television, but would like accurate information
Instr: Barb Kass about. Topics from indigestion to arthritis
will be discussed. Plus plenty of time for your
Stir fry and skillets may be the answer to the questions. This course is recommended for
ongoing question “What can we make for sup- the public and those fairly new to natural
per that's both easy AND good?” Start with a medicine and herbalism. Register by 3/7.
few basic ingredients and then modify to use
just about anything in the refrigerator. We will

make a meat and potato skillet, and an Asian Q: How do I sign up for these great classes?

stir fry, and provide recipes for lots of varia- A: See box on page 7 of this newsletter!

tions on both. Come to class hungry and leave

with a happy tummy! Register by 3/5. 9

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Building a Portfolio & Enjoying Beg. MS Powerpoint
Tue., Apr. 24-May 1 6:00-8:30 pm
Your Retirement IPnoswtre:rAPmoinytKilsoauvsersa�le tool t$h2a4t.3w3ill/s$h4o.w50- sr.

Mon., Mar. 19 & 26 6:30-8:30 pm

Instr: Dr. Larry Smetak $15 / $20 couple case your speech, course, sales presenta�on,
slideshow, and so much more, guiding you and
We'll discuss a monthly budget and a simple your audience through your speaking points

savings plan. But how does one grow his and adding a professional touch. We'll learn

bundle (if you don't win a lottery)? We'll share how to navigate and set up a PowerPoint pre-

a life story and build with insurance, property senta�on, including forma�ng, adding images

and IRA planning. Learn a basic strategy for a and effects, speaker notes, and how to get

lifetime, come with questions, and interest. maximum impact in your PowerPoint presenta-

Larry will share how his "por�olio" was merely �on. We will create a PowerPoint presenta�on

minimal insurance till he was past 45, and still in class. Bring one to class that you are working

had to put his youngest child through college. on. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills. Regis-

Come back for more interaction at the second ter by 4/17.
class; we talk about retirement strategies,
Mosaic Garden Stone or Mirror
adjusting investments, insurance, where you'll
live, travel, volunteer, and spend time with Tue., Apr. 17 or Mon., May 7 5:30-8:30 pm
grandchildren. Come and share that BUCKET Sat., June 2 D*a3te*s!
LIST of dreams that are valued. Reg. by 3/12. 9:00 am-12:00 noon
$25 / $45 for 2 people

Instr: Pam Huser + $15 supply fee
Come and join a class with a relaxed, fun
Excel Spreadsheet Basics atmosphere for students to explore and create
a mosaic garden stone or mosaic mirror. You
Tue., Mar. 27 6:00-8:30 pm will learn the three basic elements of mosaic
art... glass-cu�ng, adhesive, and grou�ng
Instr: Amy Klous $24.33 / $4.50 sr. techniques. Tools and materials will be provid-
ed. Use your own crea�vity or use a provided
Explore the basics of spreadsheets. You will a�ern to create a stone of your own design.
The instructor will be with you each step of
create and navigate spreadsheets, tables, the process to complete a project you will be

and basic formulas. Spreadsheets are great

for tracking family budgets, sports stats, your

address list, and so much more. Reg. by 3/20.

Write, Right Now! 4:00-6:30 pm proud to display in your home, yard, or garden.
Register 1 week prior to class dates.
Thu., Apr. 5-May 10

Instr: Dr. Carolyn Wedin $24

Whether creating short stories, a novel, a

memoir or play, or a cookbook, get hints to

improve your project and encouragement and

inspiration from other listeners/readers/writ- Shovel-and-Share Garden Tour
ers. Writers in these classes publish a weekly
column, “Writer’s Carousel,” in the Inter- IMf yaoyu-A’ruegluoostkidnagtefosr a dainty garden tour with
County Leader paper. Register by 3/29. white gloves, tea, and crumpets, this isn’t it! So
many of us have boun�ful flower and vegeta-
Build-a-Birdhouse ble gardens, but has it go�en away from you?
If you have perennials you’d like to divide and
Mon., Apr. 9 share, an area you’d like to showcase to others,
Here’s a PROJECT and a DATE… help collab- or just like to visit and soak in the sunshine,
orate the details! Would you like to help our this “tour” would be fun to do 2-3 �mes this
youth learn to use simple power and hand summer. Contact Amy at Luck CEd to help
tools to build a birdhouse? We’re looking for organize something memorable!
adults to step up and help organize; this could

be the start of something great that joins all Herbs for your Garden
ages together to benefit our community. Con- Wed., May 9 6:00-8:00 pm
tact Amy Aguado at Luck CEd to brainstorm. IWnshtart: GariegitShteabfneestvhiaerIbTVs to grow$in13no/r$th8e.7r5n sr.
climates? Learn about 20 herbs for versa�le
Composting 101 uses such as home remedies to address com-
Mon., Apr. 23 6:00-8:00 pm mon health ailments. Even in small spaces, 20
Instr: Barb Kass $5 herbs can thrive in your garden! Reg. by 5/2.

Whether you mulch a small patch of easy

perennials or have acres of garden to tend, Natural Approach/Lyme Disease

composting is beneficial. Instructor Barb Kass

has completed the coursework to become a Wed, May 23 6:00-8:30 pm
$21.50 / $13
Master Composter through UWEX and wants 10 IRnesgtirs:teGrigbiyS5ta/1fn6e. via ITV
to share her knowledge with you!

Luck Sports Schedule
Go to www.lucksd.k12.wi.us & click on Athletic Schedules for the most recent schedules!

MS Athletic Director: Mr. Toby Carley HS Athletic Director: Mr. Chuck Holicky

*** All home games are in BOLD *** SOFTBALL Luck/Frederic Girls Varsity
WRESTLING Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg/Siren Varsity Apr. 3 Osceola @ Frederic 5:00 p
5 Shell Lake @ Frederic 4:30 p
Jan. 4 @ Frederic v. Unity 7:00 p 6 @ Cumberland 5:00 p
9 Siren/Webster @ Frederic 5:00 p
12 @ St. Croix Central 5:30 p 12 @ Turtle Lake 5:00 p
18 @ Clayton 7:00 p 13 Spooner @ Frederic 5:00 p
20 Invitational @ St. Croix Falls 10:00 a 16 Grantsburg @ Frederic 5:00 p
25 @ Siren v. Clear Lake 7:00 p 17 @ Birchwood 5:00 p
26 @ Ladysmith 5:30 p 19 Unity @ Frederic 5:00 p
30 @ Luck v. Flambeau 7:00 p 26 Cameron @ Frederic 5:00 p
Feb. 3 Conference @ Cameron 9:00 a 30 Shell Lake @ Frederic 5:00 p
10 Regional @ TBD May 1 @ Clear Lake (non-conf.) 5:00 p
13 Sectional @ Hayward TBD 3 @ Siren 5:00 p
17 Sectional @ TBD TBD
TBD

BASKETBALL Girls JV / Varsity 7 Turtle Lk/Clayton @ Frederic 5:00 p
8 @ Grantsburg 5:00 p
Jan. 4 Bayfield @ Luck (NC) 5:45 / 7:15 p 10 @ Unity 5:00 p

9 @ Frederic 7:15 / 5:45 p 12 Drummond/NWood @ Frdrc 10:00 a

12 @ Siren 7:15 / 5:45 p 15 St. Croix Falls @ Frederic 5:00 p

18 @ St. Croix Falls 5:45 / 7:15 p 17 @ Cameron 5:00 p

20 Solon Springs @ Lck (NC)3:00/4:30 p BASEBALL Luck/Frederic Varsity
5:00 p
23 Unity @ Luck 7:15 / 5:45 p Apr. 5 Shell Lake @ Luck 5:00 p
5:00 p
26 @ Webster 7:15 / 5:45 p 9 Siren @ Luck 5:00 p
5:00 p
Feb. 2 Grantsburg @ Luck 7:15 / 5:45 p 12 @ Turtle Lake 5:00 p
5:00 p
6 Cumberland @ Luck 7:15 / 5:45 p 16 Grantsburg @ Luck

8 Siren @ Luck 7:15 / 5:45 p 19 Unity @ Luck

13 Clayton @ Luck 5:45 p 24 @ St. Croix Falls

16 Frederic @ Luck 7:15 / 5:45 p 26 Webster @ Luck

BASKETBALL 30 @ Shell Lake 5:00 p
Boys JV / Varsity May 3 @ Siren 5:00 p
Jan. 5 @ Flambeau 5:45 / 715 p 7 Turtle Lake / Clayton @ Luck 5:00 p

9 @ Frederic 5:45 / 7:15 p 8 @ Grantsburg 5:00 p

12 @ Siren 5:45 / 7:15 p 10 @ Unity 5:00 p

18 @ St. Croix Falls 7:15 / 5:45 p 15 St. Croix Falls @ Luck 5:00 p
17 @ Webster 5:00 p
23 Unity @ Luck 5:45 / 7:15 p

26 @ Webster 5:45 / 7:15 p TRACK Luck/Frederic Girls Varsity
Apr. 10
Feb. 2 Grantsburg @ Luck 5:45 / 7:15 p Invitational @ Webster 4:00 p
17
6 Cumberland @ Luck 5:45 / 7:00 p 19 Invitational @ Osceola 4:00 p
26
8 Siren @ Luck 5:45 / 7:15 p May 3 Invitational @ Frederic 4:15 p
15
13 Clayton @ Luck 7:15 p 21 Invitational @ St. Croix Falls 4:15 p

16 Frederic @ Luck 5:45 / 7:15 p Invitational @ Webster 4:15 p

19 Boyceville @ Luck (NC) 5:45 / 7:15 p Conference @ Frederic 3:45 p

22 St. Croix Falls @ Luck 5:45 / 7:15 p Regional @ TBD 4:00 p

BASKETBALL Girls Middle School 24 Sectional @ TBD 4:00 p
Jun.1-2 State @ LaCrosse TBD
Jan. 9 St. Croix Falls @ Luck 4:30 p
GOLF Luck/Frederic Boys Varsity
11 @ Unity 4:30 p Apr. 12
@ Clear Lake 4:00 p
16 Webster @ Luck 4:30 p 17 @ Grantsburg 4:00 p
18
18 @ Grantsburg 4:30 p 19 @ Barron (NC) 1:00 p
24
25 @ Frederic 4:30 p 26 @ Webster 4:00 p
May 1
30 Siren @ Luck 4:30 p @ Luck 4:00 p
3
Feb. 1 @ St. Croix Falls 4:30 p 4-5 @ Frederic 4:00 p

6 Unity @ Luck 4:30 p 8 @ Krooked Creek 4:00 p
10
8 @ Wester 4:30 p @ Clear Lake 4:00 p

13 Grantsburg @ Luck 4:30 p Invitational @ Hayward 9:00 a

20 Frederic @ Luck 4:30 p @ Clear Lake 4:00 p

22 @ Siren 4:30 p Invitational @ Rice Lake 9:00 a

GYMNASTICS Luck/Grantsburg/Unity Varsity 12 Invitational @ Whisper Pines 9:00 a
14 @ Frederic 4:00 p
Please refer to school website Varsity 17 Conference @ Rice Lake 9:00 a
22 Regional @ Webster 9:00 a
HOCKEY Grantsburg Co-op 11 29 Sectional @ Frederic 9:00 a

Please refer to school website

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