Viking Voice - February 11, 2026

Basketball Season Success:

Congratulations to our A, B, and C team boys and girls basketball teams.  The B and C teams have completed their seasons, and the A teams are wrapping up the conference tournament this week.  Each team showed great sportsmanship throughout the year.  Our boys C-team gets special recognition for an undefeated season! Meanwhile our girls A-Team are being considered for competition at the State Tournament.

2026-2027 Open Enrollment Closes February 20th

Only a few days remain to complete an online application and submit your residency documentation (We Energies bill, W-2, recent pay stub, etc).  The online application can be found at dpi.wi.gov/choice and documents may be sent to choice@gardenhomeslutheran.org.  

Black History Month Family Art Night

A family art night is scheduled for February 19^th starting at 4:00PM.  There will be two separate art sessions taking place that night.  An all-ages collaborative art project will be created in the gym highlighting famous African-American leaders. Light refreshments will be available. For our middle school students, an art instructor in the 7^th grade classroom will take you step by step to create your own canvas painting that you can take home.  Space is limited for the middle school session, so look for the sign up to RSVP to come home soon.

Classroom Spotlight – Grade 2

Second grade has been busy learning and working hard each day! In social studies, we are learning about the impact Harriet Tubman had on slavery and how her bravery helped many people gain freedom. In Phy Ed, we are learning the basics of hockey, practicing coordination, teamwork, and having lots of fun staying active. In science, we are exploring landforms and water, learning how features like rivers, lakes, and mountains shape our world. It’s been exciting to see the students engaged, curious, and proud of their learning across all subjects

Black History Month Dress Down Days

Several Black History dress downs day remain this month: February 13: Kindness is Our History (yellow/gold); February 20: Black Out Day (all black); February 26: Black History Attire; February 27: Classroom Black History Performance Theme.

Classroom Spotlight – Grade 6

The 6th graders have just finished up reading Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Throughout our novel study, we focused on comprehension skills, sequencing, and summarizing. As we were reading the book, we were able to compare and contrast the text to the different film variations. Additionally, we got to explore many different aspects of Ancient Greek mythology. One of the culminating activities that students are currently completing is a mini presentation packet on one of the ancient gods/goddesses of their choosing. It has been a blessing to enjoy this book with my students!

 Upcoming Events:

·       February 6: No School – Professional Development

·       February 16^: No School – Presidents Day

·       February 19: Black History Family Art Night 4:00PM-5:00PM

·       February 27: “The A to Z of Black History” 2:15PM