Hello TL-M Families! There will not be school on Wednesday, April 13th. Stay warm and safe! We will update you again tomorrow regarding plans for Thursday.
Lifetouch Spring Picture Day is next Tuesday, April 19.
Order forms are in the office or you can order online at mylifetouch.com. Use picture day ID: EVT8VWZG9.
Hello TL-M Families! Just wanting to give everyone an update in order for you to plan as best as you can for the coming weather. We will be making a call by 5:00 today for school on Tuesday, April 12th. We are hoping this will give families enough time to plan. Turtle Lake - Mercer School District covers a large area, right about 530 square miles, so please keep that in mind when a decision is made regarding the weather. Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you.
Good evening TL-M families! With the Blizzard Warning starting at 7:00 A.M for our area, we will not be having school on Tuesday, April 12th. We will continue to monitor the storm and will be making a decision for Wednesday, April 13th by Tuesday evening. Keep in mind that Friday, May 20th is a Storm Make-Up Day and school will be in session that day. Thank you for your understanding!
Hello! My name is Maria Wirtz, I am excited to be teaching 2nd grade next year! I graduated from the University of Mary, double majoring in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. This spring, I student taught in Kindergarten and 2nd grade at the Turtle Lake-Mercer School. I am passionate about teaching children and making memorable learning experiences with them!
I grew up in Underwood, North Dakota. I enjoy staying active and busy. Some of my favorite things to do are travel, spend time with family, and do recreational sports. In August of 2022, Tanner Freeman and I will be getting married, so I will be Mrs. Freeman!
Hello! My name is Ms. Kailee Klein. I am a recent graduate from the University of Mary with a bachelor's degree in music education.
I am originally from Wahpeton, ND. Music has been a passion of mine since 3rd grade when I started playing piano. In middle school, I started playing the clarinet and never stopped. I am also passionate about choir, musical theatre, dance, and above all, my students. I strive to provide a positive environment where every student feels successful. I am excited to start my journey as a music teacher at Turtle Lake - Mercer where I can inspire all ages of students through music!
When I am not busy playing music, you can find me with my family and friends. I enjoy the summer and spending my time outside in the sun. I like to camp, go for walks, and be on the water. During the winter I enjoy getting cozy and watching movies, doing puzzles, and playing games.
Next week there will be no after school tutoring on either Tuesday or Thursday. There will be tutoring on Monday only. Please plan accordingly. Thank you.
Today the TL-M 5th and 6th graders traveled to Garrison for the McLean County Math Meet! The teams brought home some hardware! 5th grade got 3rd place and 6th grade got 1st place!! We also had a number of individuals place.
Individual awards for 5th:
Rhett Laib- 6th place
River Fylling- 5th place
Individual awards for 6th:
Kutler Rust- 6th place
Griffin Kraft - 1st place
Thank you to Falkirk Mining Company for stopping by with a generous donation for the new playground this afternoon! We appreciate your generosity!!
8th Grade FACS Chili Cook-Off! The 8th graders researched and found a recipe, went to the store to get their ingredients, and made their chili! A panel of judges scores each chili based on presentation, smell, flavor, texture, and overall impression. The two recipes were Sweet & Spicy and Family Favorite, both were delicious! The winner was….Sweet and Spicy! Questions to ask these 8th grade cooks: how did your team work together to find your recipe? What part of the project did you enjoy most? Would you make your chili recipe again?
Elementary Boy’s Basketball Jamboree in Wilton this Saturday! TLMM Trojans play at 1:00, 2:30, and 3:15. There is a change to the format due to safety reasons, one game will be played instead of two games at one time. Go Trojans!!!
Preschool Registration week is May 9-13.
Forms have been mailed or can be printed on our website at:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1234460/PreK_Forms.pdf
The sixth graders have been learning about chemical reactions. They conducted an experiment with an egg and vinegar. They put an egg in a beaker of vinegar and let it sit overnight. When they took the eggs out, they were soft and bouncy! When you let the egg sit in the jar of vinegar overnight, the acetic acid in the vinegar reacts with the calcium carbonate in the shell. This causes the atoms to regroup and form a new substance!
Some questions to ask your students: What is the difference between a chemical and physical change? Are the number of atoms before and after a chemical reaction the same? Why?
The kids had a great time at HighAir Ground Trampoline Park in Minot for After Prom! Thanks to the chaperones for making this possible and to Delly for driving the bus!
Juniors and seniors at Prom. Have a fun evening!
