Malwitz's Memo Oct. 12, 2026

> Study Hall > L.A. book fair shopping > Band/Choir > Math > Soc. > Sci. > STEM Wear PINK!!! Conferences 4-7 Be sure to check the planner each night.

> P.E. > L.A. > Math > Band/Choir > Soc. > Sci. > Study Hall National Hot Lunch day gr. 6 eats at 12:30 Conferences 4-7

Conferences 8-11 11-3:00 Workshop No School Elementary or High School

No School

No School

Families,

On Monday, October 12, the high school will be participating in T-Mobile's "Paint Your Town Magenta" challenge as part of the Friday Night 5G Lights football competition. Our goal is to generate 5,000 votes and showcase the incredible school spirit of Maple Lake Public Schools! We will all wear PINK and make signs for a short social media video.  Conferences this week, Oct. 12-13 from 4-7 and Oct. 14 from 8-11. The book fair will be open during this time. Purchases on Oct. 15 will need to be done by 10:30 as the book fair will be taken down shortly after. Continue to wear orange on Wednesdays please!! Visitors will not be allowed on the playground during Hot Lunch Day. Picture retake will be Oct. 21st. PTA is looking for volunteers for their Halloween Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 24. Let me know if you are interested. We have set up Friday evening 5-7 p.m., running events 2:45p.m. Saturday and clean up afterwards. I am looking forward to meeting with you to celebrate your child! Have a great week and enjoy the long weekend!

Character word of the Month

KINDNESS

be nice and friendly to people wherever you go

Any questions or concerns let me know!!

Ms. Malwitz

malwitzt@maplelake.k12.mn.us

320-963-3024 ext. 146

Malwitz's Memo Oct. 5, 2026

> P.E. > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > LUCK > Band/Choir > Study Hall Be sure to check the planner each night.

> Study Hall > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > Library >Band/Choir > STEM

> P.E. > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > Char. Ed. > Band/Choir > Study Hall Wear Orange Book Fair begins Wed. envelope

> Study Hall > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > Band/Choir > STEM Comprehension due

> P.E. > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > Band/Choir > Study Hall.

Families, 

I hope everyone had a chance to get out and enjoy the weekend. Typical MN times, we need to dress in layers. Be sure your child has warm clothes in their locker just in case the AC is on full blast or it cools off outside. It is hard to work when we are all freezing. For L.A. we are going to keep plugging away on our personal narrative and try to get caught up with our previous studies. Conferences are next week Mon.-Wed. The elementary and high school school is not in session next Wed. We also have our book fair going on at that time. Great way to get some gifts/stocking stuffers. October is KINDNESS aware month. Please wear orange every Wed. to show support. Have a great week and be sure to reach out if you have questions or concerns!

Character word of the Month

KINDNESS

be nice and friendly to people wherever you go

Ms. Malwitz

malwitzt@maplelake.k12.mn.us

320-963-3024 ext. 146

Malwitz's Memo Sept. 28, 2026

> Study Hall > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > Band/Choir > STEM > PJ Day Be sure to check the planner each night.

> P.E. > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > Library >Band/Choir > Study Hall

> Study Hall > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > Char. Ed. > Band/Choir > STEM > Jersey Day Wed. envelope

> P.E. > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > Band/Choir > Study Hall Comprehension due

> Study Hall > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > Band/Choir > STEM > Irish School Spirit~pep fest 1:30 Irish Pride Celebration

Families,

I hope you enjoyed your weekend! This is Homecoming week. Be sure to check the newsletter for dress up days. In Lang. Arts. we are going to cover Text Questions, vocabulary, Context Clues, and Prefix e- & ex-. I will put Math, Science, and Soc. St. in the planner when I find out the next topic. Have a great week!

Character word of the Month

KINDNESS

be nice and friendly to people wherever you go

Ms. Malwitz

malwitzt@maplelake.k12.mn.us

320-963-3024 ext. 146

Malwitz's Memo Sept. 21, 2026

> P.E. > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > LUCK > Band/Choir > Study Hall Be sure to check the planner each night.

> Study Hall > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > Library >Band/Choir > STEM

> P.E. > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > Char. Ed. > Band/Choir > Study Hall Wed. envelope

> Study Hall > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > Band/Choir > STEM Comprehension due

> P.E. > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Sci. > Writing > Band/Choir > Study Hall.

Families,

I hope you enjoyed your weekend! We had our first Thursday comprehension assignment for the year. The students did a nice job. I do expect proof to be highlighted or underlined in the passage and numbered. For the short answer questions, I need complete sentences and all parts of the question answered. I did go over this in class as well. I also shared I will take redo's, which are due back the following Monday. This week we continue with Theme, and Author's Craft in L.A. Math continues with decimals, Soc. St. is covering MN facts, and Sci. is covering planets. Teachers will be setting up conference times soon. Watch for your fall conference slip to go home in the Wed. envelope. With outside temps and inside temps all over the place, you may want to send in a sweatshirt to stay warm in the classroom and or outside. It's not cool to wear a jacket :) Have a great week!

Character Value of the Month... 

Friendship

                        Be a friendly companion other people want to be around

Ms. Malwitz

malwitzt@maplelake.k12.mn.us

320-963-3024 ext. 146

Malwitz's Memo Sept. 14, 2026

> Study Hall >L.A./FastBridge > Soc. St. > LUCK time > Math > STEM Be sure to check the planner each night.

> PE > L.A. > Sci. > Library > Math > Study Hall

> Study Hall > L.A. > Writing > Char.  Ed. > Math > STEM Wed. envelope

> P.E. > L.A. > Soc. St. > LUCK > Math > Study Hall Comprehension due

> Study Hall > L.A. > Writing > LUCK > Math > STEM

Families,

Ok, I feel like the last couple weeks are just a blur!! I am ready for a regular week of learning, almost!! We have our FastBridge Reading assessment Monday and Math later in the week. Results will be shared in Oct. when we have conferences. This week our focus is Retell, Literary Elements, Central Idea, Theme, and Author's Craft in Lang. Arts. This is also our first week using the new curriculum! I will have a Language Arts newsletter on the back side of my regular newsletter, be sure to check both sides. Math is reviewing decimals. We are still working on hallway expectations, and appropriate talk time in the classroom. I have an enjoyable homeroom and can't wait to see what the year brings them!! Have a great week!!

Character Value of the Month... 

Friendship

                        Be a friendly companion other people want to be around

Ms. Malwitz

malwitzt@maplelake.k12.mn.us

320-963-3024 ext. 146

Malwitz's Memo Sept. 8, 2026

No School

> Band/Choir > Library > Study Hall > L.A. > Math > Writing > STEM

> Band/Choir > P.E. > Char. Ed. > L.A. > Math > Soc. St. > Study Hall Wed. envelope

> Band/Choir > L.A. > Math > Music > Sci. > Study Hall > STEM

> Band/Choir > L.A. > Math > P.E. > Writing > Study Hall Irish Celebration Picture Day

Families,

I hope you enjoyed the nice. long weekend!! Also, thank you for coming to Open House!! I enjoy reading the responses from the Parent Homework!! This really helps me get a better picture of each child I get to work with. As you can see we have a busy week. Please be sure to return paperwork from Open House and the Fall parent teacher conference sign up sheet (green). Teachers will be meeting to set up times in the next couple weeks. Be sure to pay the Chromebook fee asap as we will be using them very soon. Week one was great!!! Have a wonderful week!! 

Character Value of the Month... 

Friendship

                        Be a friendly companion other people want to be around

Ms. Malwitz

malwitzt@maplelake.k12.mn.us

320-963-3024 ext. 146

Malwitz's Memo Sept. 1, 2026

No School

Open House 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

> P.E. > Choir/Band > ELA > Math >Writing/Soc./ Sci Wed. envelope

> Study Hall > Choir/Band > ELA > Math >Writing/Sci./ Soc.  > STEM

> P.E. > Choir/Band > ELA > Math >Writing/Sci./ Soc. > Study Hall

Families,

Welcome Back!!! I am looking forward to seeing you at Open House!! We are going to start switching classes this week already for Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Writing/Sci/Soc. After FastBridge testing in a couple weeks, we will look at the scores and determine which students may need intervention: Irish Support, Math Corp, and/or Reading Corp. With three days of school this week, we will learn about each other, classroom expectations, and get a feel for the daily schedule. Our schedule is a little different this year than it has been in the past. I am sure the students will enjoy it! If you ever have any questions or concerns, please call or send an email. I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have concerning anything here at MLE. I will always have a paper copy of my newsletter in your child's planner every Monday. I am excited for another school year at MLE!

Character Value of the Month... 

Friendship

                        Be a friendly companion other people want to be around

Ms. Malwitz

malwitzt@maplelake.k12.mn.us

320-963-3024 ext. 146

Malwitz's Memo May 26, 2026

No School

> Study Hall > Music > Lang. Arts > Math > Sci./Soc.

> P.E. > Lang. Arts > Math > Sci./Soc. HS Tour and  Lunch in the HS

> Tech > Music > Lang. Arts > Math > Sci./Soc. Thurs. Comp Due Turn in Chromebooks

Track-n-Field  Day

Families,

We are down to seven days of the school year. Unbelievable!!! I have had some questions concerning graduation next week. First, anyone in the family is invited to attend the ceremony June 3 at 1:45. Please make sure to check in at the elementary office before going up to the high school auditorium. Second, you are welcome to take your child home afterwards if you want. Be sure to get their things out of their locker before you go home!! The students will be going to the HS for lunch on Tuesday to get a practice run before school starts in the fall. This is always a fun experience!! I hope you had a great Memorial weekend!

Character Word of the Month

Courage

be brave and dare to be nice, even when it is hard

Any questions or concerns, please call

320-963-3024 ext. 146

Ms. Malwitz

malwitzt@maplelake.k12.mn.us 

Malwitz's Memo May 18, 2026

> Study Hall > Lang. Arts > Math > P.E. > STEM > Sci./Soc. White shirt for Tie-Dye

> Band > Art > Music > Math > Lang. Arts > Sci./Soc. Hat Day $2

> Tech > P.E. > Lang. Arts > Math > Sci./Soc Twins Game for Safety Patrol kids

> Band > Study Hall > Music > Lang. Arts > Math > Sci./Soc.

Track and Field Day. Wear your tie-dye shirt

Families,

On Monday, we will get the shirts ready to tie-dye on Tuesday. Monday looks like rain, so we won't be able to hang them outside to dry. The shirts will be sent home on Tuesday. Please wash them in cold water and have them ready for Friday!! We have Hat Day on Tuesday; we are collecting money to help out a school family. The kids have been working on a novel study the last couple weeks. We are getting close to wrapping that up. We will have movie day on Wed. for the novel Flora & Ulysses and do some compare and contrast between the movie and novel. On Tues., May 27, we are having lunch up in the HS. This will give the students a look at what it is like for next year. Hope to see many of you at track-n-field day. Enjoy your Memorial weekend!!

Character Word of the Month

Courage

be brave and dare to be nice, even when it is hard

Any questions or concerns, please call

320-963-3024 ext. 146

Ms. Malwitz

malwitzt@maplelake.k12.mn.us 

Malwitz's Memo May 11, 2026

> Art > Lang. Arts > Math > P.E. > Sci./Soc.

> Band > Tech > Music > Math > Lang. Arts > Sci./Soc. Last Library

> P.E. > Lang. Arts > Math > Sci./Soc. Last Irish store shopping

> Band > Music > Lang. Arts > Math > Sci./Soc. Music Concert 7:30

No School Teacher Workshop

Families,

We have a busy week ahead of us. We are going to finish our novel unit and watch the movie on Wed./Thurs. Our last Library class is this week. Thursday is the Music concert at 7:30 for grade 6. FastBridge testing will happen this week as well. I would like to thank all the students that went to Wolf Ridge for being such a great bunch this year! You really showed Irish expectations no matter where you were and whom you were with. Also, thank you to the parents/chaperones that helped supervise. You contributed to this success!! To the MOM's, I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day! Have a great week.

Character Word of the Month

Courage

be brave and dare to be nice, even when it is hard

Any questions or concerns, please call

320-963-3024 ext. 146

Ms. Malwitz

Malwitz's Memo May 4, 2026

> Art > Lang. Arts > Math > Sci./Soc. Irish Celebration Wear Irish Pride Band Concert  6:00

> Band > Tech. > Math > Lang. Arts > Sci./Soc.

Wolf  Ridge 6:15 a.m. be at school Depart 6:30 Sharp

Wolf  Ridge

Wolf  Ridge 5:30 p.m. pick up at school

Families,

Be sure to check the Wolf Ridge packing list a couple times. Make sure you have a white tee shirt at school for tie-dye, we wear these for track-n-field day. We are also going to be doing our last book report and a plain tee shirt will be needed for that as well. 

Upcoming dates: May 10 Mother's day, May 14 Music concert, May 15 no school, May 22 Track-n-Field day, May 25 No School, June 3 6th grade graduation. Have a great week!

Character Word of the Month

Courage

be brave and dare to be nice, even when it is hard

Any questions or concerns, please call

320-963-3024 ext. 146

Ms. Malwitz

malwitzt@maplelake.k12.mn.us