Great opportunity for 9-12th grade students!
Six Students from Floodwood attended the Youth in Action 29th Make A Difference annual conference at the DECC in Duluth Thursday. The mission of the annual Make a Difference Conference is to educate and inspire young people with the help of partners, to make a difference in their communities through leadership, advocacy, and service. The keynote speaker was Emily Ford, sharing her adventures as a winter backpacker and overcoming challenges that we all face. Student Presenters led break-out sessions included Sustainable Living: What You eat, and how You sleep, Benthic Macroinvertebrates (Aquatic Creepy Crawlies), a Room of Requirement, Invasive species in MN Lakes, Fears and Phobias and how to overcome them, Fashion Recycled, Reducing Consumer Waste and Zumba.
Students were treated to lunch and snacks and swag from supporting vendors.
Kids Holiday Card Party brought to you by the United Way.
On Thursday, TRIO Talent Search brought 10-12th grade students to St. Cloud to visit both St. Cloud Technical and Community College and St. Cloud State University. They toured the campuses, met the staff, and learned about the programs offered. It was a fun day with a great group!
Parent Teacher Conferences are next Tuesday November 14 and Thursday November 16 from 3:30-7pm. Elementary conference times have already been sent home. Please reach out to your student's teacher if you did not recieve the time. High School conferences will be held in the teachers classroom please stop in when you can between 3:30-7pm.
Floodwood School is HIRING!!! Current open positions are: School Counselor, High School Science Teacher, ECFE Teacher, Educational Assistant, and Girls Assistant and Junior High basketball coaches.
We are also looking for substitute teachers and substitute educational assistants.
For more information, please visit the district "Employment Opportunities" page.
https://www.isd698.org/page/employment-opportunities
Worlds Best Workforce Committee Meeting scheduled for November 9, 2023 has been cancelled. Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday December 9, 2023 at 7:45am.
For those unable to attend tomorrow’s championship game against Ely, you may listen to the live broadcast on 96.5 FM. Game starts at 6PM. GO LADY BEARS! https://network1sports.com/station/wklk
Please complete the attached google form if your student (13 years of age or older) is riding the fan bus tomorrow, Saturday November 4. Students ages 13 and up can ride the bus unaccompanied for free. Any students 12 or younger would need an adult chaperone. Adults are welcome to sign up as well. The charge for adults will be $5.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenQx6N3IcHcJ6B_eiYGikEeN1uv3YSfFXPYobBVKWNXWwYag/viewform?usp=sf_link
Become a member of the Floodwood School Fitness Center today!!!
https://www.isd698.org/page/fitness-center
Thursday, November 2nd a group of high school students were able to attend the Discover Healthcare Hands-on Event in Hibbing. They were able to explore careers from radiology to dental hygiene.
Please join us in the large gym Friday November 3rd at 2:30pm for a pep fest for our Lady Bears as we send them off to their championship game against Ely this Saturday. Also available will be a fan bus for those who would like to attend the game. Students are free, adults are $5. Call the school to sign up or email attendance@isd698.org. Deadline to sign up is Friday at 3pm.
For those unable to attend tonight's Semifinal against North Woods, you may listen to the live broadcast on 96.5 FM. Game starts at 5:15PM GO LADY BEARS!
https://network1sports.com/station/wklk
November's Spotlight
Staff- Ms. Lori 1st grade teacher
Student Spotlights- Eli Fjeld, Sophia Boerner, Braxton Herrick- Jussila, and Max (Dylann) Miller
Floodwood School Board will have two additional working sessions added to the 2023 calendar.
Monday November 13, 2023 - 5:45pm
Monday December 11, 2023 - 5:45pm
Community members are welcome to join us for our Halloween Parade today at 12:30 in the large gym.
Music Boosters will be meeting this Thursday night at 6pm. If you are interested please email Amanda Fjeld afjeld@isd698.org for more information.
Juniors High and Senior High bands have their first concert of the school year. Please join us and support the bands this Thursday, October 26th in the large gym at 6:30pm.
UPDATE: Opponent will be Cherry.
Join us on Wednesday, October 25th at 6pm for the girl's volleyball playoff game! Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Just a reminder that season passes are not accepted for playoff games. Come out wearing your best purple and gold and bring your loudest voice to cheer on our Lady Bears!!
Floodwood Polar Bears Knit Stocking Caps on sale now in the district office! $20.00 each. Grab one today! Fits most adults and children. All proceeds benefit the Community Education Department.
