On Friday, the 6th graders traveled to the Dakota Territory Air Museum in Minot. They got to see a replica of the Wright Brothers plane, firetrucks from the 1920-30s, and planes from World War II. Questions to ask these students: About how long does it take to restore a WWII plane? What was your favorite hanger?
4th grader, Eva Fraser, was honored at the Keep North Dakota Clean luncheon today in Bismarck along with her teacher, Mrs. Lelm. Eva took 2nd place! Beautiful work, Eva, we are so proud of you!!
The TL-M Elementary Spring Concert is Thursday, May 8th. Piano students and the 5th and 6th grade bands will begin at 6:00 PM followed by the K - 6 program at 7:00 PM. We hope to see you there!
Third graders had a fun and healthy experience making and tasting an edamame trail mix, thanks to a special activity provided by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. The students combined ingredients like dried edamame, chocolate covered raisins, cinnamon sunflower seeds, and other tasty items to create their own unique snack. As they mixed and tasted, they also learned about healthy foods grown in North Dakota, especially pulses like edamame. The hands-on activity helped them explore new flavors while learning about nutrition and agriculture.
Questions to ask a third grader:
What was your favorite ingredient in the trail mix?
What is an example of a pulse?
We had two great visitors this morning. Our kids enjoy their time with the county deputies. Thank you for making time for us!
It's time to preorder your 2025 Yearbook!
How to place your order:
1. Go to ybpay.com
2. Enter code: 13534925
3. Complete your order and pay online
If you prefer not to order online, you can drop a check off at the school office. Each yearbook is $40.
Order forms will be sent home with students.
Contact Laura Fiedler with questions at 448-2365 or laura.fiedler@k12.nd.us
Our Turtle Lake American Legion is at it again! A big thank you from the pep club, Dollars for Scholars, softball team, and football team for your generous support, we are so fortunate to receive funds to support our students and school!
Congratulations to all of our students who attended the 62nd Annual Masonic Scholarship Honor Banquet tonight in Washburn. TL-M had 27 students qualify for this honor. Bjorn Anderson, Cole Makeeff, Karson Rust, and Charlotte Wilson were our 4-year recipients.
Underwood will be hosting the 4th-6th Grade Track Meet again this year on May 14th at 12:30. Please see the flyer for more information.
1st and 3rd grade took an exciting field trip to the Magic City Discovery Center in Minot, where we spent the day exploring a variety of STEM activities. The students had the opportunity to engage in hands-on experiments, build creative structures, and learn more about science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive exhibits. After a busy morning of learning and fun, we wrapped up our adventure with a delicious lunch at Pizza Ranch.
Questions to ask a 1st or 3rd grader: What was your favorite activity at the Discovery Center?
What did you enjoy most about eating lunch at Pizza Ranch?
McLean County NDSU extension came to visit the kindergarten today. They read a book about money and talked about saving money and allowances. They finished the lesson by decorating piggy banks. Their piggy banks will be up at TruCommunity Bank in Turtle Lake this whole week. To help them reach their savings goals, you can stop in to donate or just take a look at their creations and see what they would buy with the money they save!
Elementary volleyball jamboree in Wilton on Saturday, May 3rd. The girls play at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:00. Good luck, Trojans!
TL-M Activity Banquet is tomorrow, Sunday, April 27th. TL-M awards at 4:00 followed by the meal and CMC awards at 5:00 in the TL-M gymnasium. Tickets are $15 at the door. Just a reminder there is a 3:30 band/choir meeting for all 9th-12th graders that plan on going on the music trip next spring. Hope to see you there!
Mrs. Freeman's 2nd grade took a field trip to the TRU Community Bank in Turtle Lake. They got a tour with a scavenger hunt and got see money sorted by machines! Questions to ask: If you had a security box at the bank, what would you put in there? What was your favorite part of the field trip?
It's official! The 4-Day School Week has been approved by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. The final calendar can be viewed @ https://5il.co/3eb3p
The calendar is also linked on our school website under School Year 2024-2025.
Turtle Lake – Mercer Public School is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual for the position of 7 – 12 Grade Science Teacher to join our dedicated team of educators.
Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teacher to support students in grades 7–12, fostering their academic, social, and emotional growth. The ideal candidate will collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that empowers every student to succeed.
Qualifications: Must hold or be able to obtain a North Dakota Teaching License.
Salary: Based on the TL-M Negotiated Agreement. Individuals will be placed according to experience and qualifications.
Benefits: 4-day School Week (171-day contract), Full health insurance plan including Health Savings Account, Model I TFFR, and opportunities for professional growth.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send letter of application, three letters of recommendation, and resume to Sheila Schlafmann – Superintendent at sheila.schlafmann@k12.nd.us or by mail PO Box 160, Turtle Lake, ND 58575. For questions, please call Sheila Schlafmann at (757) 651-9230 or (701)448-2365.
We finished up our plant unit by growing grass for our classroom neighborhoods and watching our beans grow from seeds to sprouts. We have now planted them. We hatched out 8 chicks and are moving on to insects. We have 8 caterpillars and can't wait to watch the stages of their life cycle. We have worked very hard today to take care of our own caterpillar eggs( Jelly Beans). Tomorrow, we will see if they become caterpillars.
Questions to ask:
What has been your favorite part of the plants and animals unit?
What are the 4 stages of a butterfly's life cycle?
The Masonic Honor Banquet is Monday, April 28th at 6:30 PM at the Washburn Memorial Hall. Students that have earned this honor received their ticket for entry and a congratulatory letter today. Congratulations to all Masonic Honor Students and we look forward to seeing them represent Turtle Lake-Mercer School at the banquet.
Wishing all a Happy Easter! No school April 18th - April 21st. We will see you back on April 22nd!
26th Annual Bridge Breaking Competition. The results are in...
1st place Architectural Design- Kaleb, Wyatt, and Morgan. 2nd place- Kaden and Jake. 3rd place- Cambree and Kendal.
Top 3 in the competition: 1st place- Jameson, Cooper, and Jesper. 2nd place- Kutler, Case, and Griffin. 3rd place- Peityn and Kinli.
