Luxemburg-Casco High School: Mrs. Gilson's class

07/17/2025

Nothing more to share as my classroom door has closed after 36 years of teaching.😘

03/22/2024

📰 I sent this to Kewaunee County paper as letter to the editor, but was told "Due to lack of space, we are not currently printing letters to the editor." 📰

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As April 2 approaches, I encourage all voters to be educated about the proposed referendum question affecting our taxes. This does not mean we should believe what we heard from others at the gas station while getting morning coffee or what was talked about while eating our Friday fish dinner, but rather look at the rationale for needing more money to operate the LC schools. Since I wear two hats in this district, one as an employee of the district and one as a taxpayer in the district, I want to know how this will affect my taxes just as everyone else. After attending one of the informational meetings held by Superintendent Jo-Ellen Fairbanks, I learned how smart and frugal our district has been. Before you go to the polls on April 2, I encourage you to read the information posted on the school website. If you do not have internet access, call the superintendent and ask her your questions; don’t assume what you heard in the community is true.

As an educator of over 35 years, you might think that I have a different perspective on this topic. Yes, I do. I value education. The seeds that are planted in the classrooms grow into adults, and hopefully, those adults choose to live and work in our community. Our students are the future of our community. I am lucky enough to hear the life stories of my former students who are grateful for the time and effort caring teachers put into their education. Those adults are managing our businesses, plowing our snow, treating our medical conditions, cleaning our furnaces, caring for our children in daycares, writing our wills, building our houses, assisting us at our bank, and so much more. If the referendum does not pass, the district must cut positions in order to continue operating. What does that mean? That means some of your neighbors might be out of a job, maybe even some of your family members. The quality of teaching and learning will be negatively affected.

Now the question is, “Do you value education?” As shared by the district (and can also be found on the website), “For a house with a property value of $250,000, the estimated annual tax increase would be $77.50 per year. This equates to $6.45 per month.” Look at our community to see how families spend their money. Notice how many cars are outside local restaurants and establishments on a Friday or Saturday night. Will an extra $10 a month make a difference? Is the future of our community worth that investment? I, like others, enjoy a good Friday night fish dinner, but I also value education. Do you?

Jill Gilson, Luxemburg

10/24/2023

The Practical English students have been learning about TOLERANCE! And this is the conclusion they have come to...
Check out their simple research about other cultures!

05/23/2023

To the Class of 2023, I wish you the best! Follow your passion and enjoy the next chapter. A few words of advice as you enter the wonderful world of adulting...

12/20/2021

Thank you to the students and Mrs. Kinnard for sharing their heritage food with the class today!
through food 😋

11/23/2021

I apologize for not posting for a bit. Teaching and learning in today's world is much different than what many of us experienced. This video helps us understand that difference.
https://www.ted.com/talks/diana_laufenberg_how_to_learn_from_mistakes?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

So what's happening in Practical English this semester?

*Students are mastering their summarizing and analyzing skills while reading Tuesdays with Morrie.

*Students experienced simple tasks of walking around school (inside and outside) and tested their other senses while blindfolded, assisted by a trustworthy partner, after reading The Miracle Worker.

The learning continues!

Diana Laufenber 分享三件她在教學時令她意想不到的心得 - 包括對從錯誤中學習的深刻理解

11/05/2021

What a powerful day for Practical English and Pop Culture, War, and Protest students!

06/30/2021

Ok, students! One month of summer vacation is complete.
What have you read so far, or what do you plan to read this summer? 📚

03/27/2021

01/04/2021

I'm hoping everyone's all tucked in bed already. No more Xbox, Youtube, Snapchat, or tictoc for the night. Back to school tomorrow! Make sure you eat something for breakfast; your body needs food so your brain can work tomorrow! 🥣🍳🥯🥞

11/18/2020

More exciting news about DAD'S JOURNEY! Not only can you read it in paperback, but the ebook version is now available!