August 25, 2026
Dear Big Lagoon Families and Staff,
What a wonderful first week of school! We are so excited for all that Week 2 has in store. Here are some important dates and opportunities to have on your calendars.
Cross Country Begins Monday, August 31!
Our first Cross Country team practice for any interested students in Grades TK-8 will be Monday, August 31 at 3:00 PM!
Ian Shermer will be coaching the team, but because Ian is working and attending school, he will need to announce the practice days each week based on his availability. We will start a team text thread at our first practice to keep everyone informed. Our first meet is September 22!
Let's go, Prey-go-neesh!
Parents are absolutely welcome to lead additional practices and to help with practices Ian is leading. We would love to have families involved and supporting our young athletes!
If your child would like to participate or if you would like to volunteer, please come Monday at 3:00 PM. We truly value your involvement and support. I am attaching a permission slip for athletes.
Also, if your child needs running shoes, please let us know. Each year, we are able to apply for a couple of shoe scholarships through Jogg'n Shoppe, and we would be happy to help connect families with that opportunity.
Cross Country Team #1 Permission Slip
Cross Country #2 Schedule
Labor Day- September 7
There will be no school to honor Labor Day!
School Board Meeting-September 8
You are very welcome to our monthly school board meeting at 4:30 in the staff room or online! https://meet.google.com/naw-ycug-jjp
Incredible Insect Collection - September 11
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 11 at 3:00 PM for an exciting presentation by Keven Huntley featuring his Incredible Insect Collection!
We are looking forward to an afternoon of fascinating learning and exploration.
Indigenous Culture’s Week- September 21-25
There will be no school to honor Indigenous Culture’s Week.
North Coast Co-op Pumpkin Patch Field Trip - September 28
Our North Coast Co-op Pumpkin Patch Field Trip will be Monday, September 28!
The exact time is still being finalized and will be either 10:30 AM or 12:00 PM. We will share the confirmed time as soon as we have it.
School Pictures - September 30
School pictures will be on Wednesday, September 30, with photographer Darci Dalton.
Please complete your picture order forms in advance and return them with your child's teacher or to the school office.
Picture Form
School Enrollment Paperwork- Due ASAP
Thank you to all the families who already completed enrollment paperwork. I’m going to get it in a digital format next year! If you haven’t turned it in yet, we need it ASAP. Please return it to Ms. Heidi. Thank you for your help!
As always, please feel free to email or call me or Ms. Heidi in the office anytime if you have questions, concerns, ideas, or simply want to check in. We are grateful to be partnering with you to make this a wonderful year for our students.
Have a fantastic Week 2!
Warmly,
Cathie
Principal/Superintendent
Big Lagoon Union Elementary School District
Let's make it a great week, Prey-go-neesh! ❤️
