SCHOOL NEWS ARCHIVE
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EDITION 06 - AUGUST 2021
AWESOME CLASS FOR SUMMER BY MISS LADYBUG
Students who enrolled in Miss Ladybug’s Magic Art Journal Class are having a wonderful time learning about our magical world and how we can best play our part in the unfolding story of humanity. Every great life starts grounded in key values which create goodness for them, the people around them, and the world. It is never too late to start the course as it is self-paced. You can put it done for weeks or even months or years. Then you can come back to the class when you are ready. An Art Journal is your story about your life in your words and your artwork. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enroll in one of Miss Ladybug’s classes. Usually only the professors are allowed to take them. This is a very special summer indeed!
DARK FORCES ARE STEALING CRYSTALS
“He Who Must Not Be Named” and his evil followers have been stealing crystals throughout the world. The Ministry of Magic is cautioning all magical humans to be on guard and to cooperate with their investigation. If you find that any of your crystals or crystal growing seeds or stones are missing, please write to Headmistress Lisa Dee immediately. This conspiracy is believed to be related to a plot to take over the world with some type of crystal weapon used to this end. Thank you for your assistance in this grave matter.
UNICORN SCHOOL TEACHER STILL MISSING
As you know, the Unicorn School has been closed for the summer. All of the unicorns and their babies were set free by the Manager of the Unicorn Barn, Ugly Bugly. She also disappeared shortly after the barn was emptied and repainted. If anyone has any information about her whereabouts, please write Headmistress Lisa Dee using the Virtual Owl. Your confidentiality will be protected.
I love magic and I love you,
Lisa Dee, Headmistress
EDITION 05 - JULY 2021
Greetings, Students. I am Lisa Dee, acting Headmistress of our world famous institution of supernatural learning. Welcome to the online manifestation of our renowned school of witchcraft & wizardry. Summer continues to ramp up after a late start to classes due to a shortage of professors. All classes are underway and students are flourishing.
SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS
We continue to experience difficulties sourcing some of the very rare materials and magical supplies used in our coursework. Because so many witches and wizards were helping teams of scientists develop vaccines, the storage facilities for these goods are very low. If we are unable to conduct a certain class in one of the courses in which you are enrolled, your teacher will choose a viable substitute. For example, students enrolled in Charms or Potions may be taught information from Defense Against the Dark Arts if materials are unavailable for a specific section of Charms or Potions. Please bear with your professors as we remedy this situation as quickly as possible.
EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON MAGIC POWERS
We have seen the magical powers of our witches and wizards ruined by Covid. A study was conducted by the Ministry of Magic who followed 2,000 witches/wizards. Half the group had tested posted for Covid-19 and the other half was the control group, never testing positive. The study found a witch or wizard lost their magical powers in 94% of the positive cases during the 14 period after contracting the virus. They positive group was also 40% more likely to lose their magical powers for a protracted period which may likely be permanently. Therefore, all magical people are encouraged to protect their powers, their families, and their communities by getting vaccinated. It should be noted that the Ministry has formed an Emergency Response Team to try to reverse the muggling effects of the virus on magic powers.
EDITION 04 - JUNE 2021
Greetings, Students. I am Lisa Dee, acting Headmistress of our world famous institution of supernatural learning. Welcome to the online manifestation of our renowned school of witchcraft & wizardry.
SUMMER OFF TO HOPEFUL START
Since Britain is dealing with new threats from the Covid-19 Delta variant, we are once again conducting summer classes online in order to responsibly safeguard the health of our students from the virus. Our magical powers have proven ineffective so far, requiring us to rely on muggle precautions. There is quite a waiting list for all our classes, but you can still request that your name be added. Contact me, Headmistress Lisa Dee.
UNICORN SCHOOL IS CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER
As you may recall, last year we experimented with younger students at Hogwarts Online and the Unicorn School. Both were highly successful enterprises. This year, we will be closing the Unicorn School. All of the animals and their babies have been set free and their barn is empty. Instead, we will be allowing five younger students from last year’s Unicorn School to come to Hogwarts Online. If you are interested, use your Virtual Owl to send a letter to me. You will not need to send an application since you were accepted to the Unicorn School. In your letter, include your name, city, age, and which subject you would like to take. Each student may pick one subject to study.
EDITION 03 - AUGUST 2020
Greetings, Students. I am Lisa Dee, acting Headmistress of our world famous institution of supernatural learning. Welcome to the online manifestation of our renowned school of witchcraft & wizardry.
SUMMER SESSION ENDS ON AUGUST 22
It is almost time to bid farewell to our two experimental students, our Early Admission student Presley, and our Unicorn School student Lilly. Just like our other students, their assignments and extra credit will be accepted until midnight on August 22nd. At that time, the summer session is officially over. In the meantime, the extra credit associated with your coursework will be uploaded to your portals. As with all assignments, there is no deadline for completion, and extra credit is optional.
Presley and Lilly will be attending a school in the United States for their regular term while the rest of you resume your studies with Hogwarts. Their teachers will prepare a full report which will be the basis of our decision on how best to move forward with younger students at Hogwarts. Overall, I can say it has clearly been a great success. They have both been a delightful students and continue to show much promise. If they decide to enter the wizarding world, they surely will have a very magical future.
UNICORN BARN RESTORATION
The grand opening for the restored Unicorn Barn is scheduled for September 4th. All students are invited to attend the Open House and welcome back the unicorns to their home. Ugly Bugly, Caretaker of the Unicorn Barn, will be teaching a seminar this fall on the “Care, Feeding, and Flying of Unicorns.” If you are a third year or sixth year, you can apply credit for her seminar to your Magical Creatures unit.
HARRY POTTER'S SEARCH FOR A VACCINE
As you know, Mr. Potter has been working with various teams of world-renowned scientists to find a vaccine for Covid-19. We are happy to report he has assisted in the development of eleven vaccines, and all show great promise of protecting humans from contracting Covid-19. Trials are in progress and we are hopeful vaccines will be available this winter. In the meantime, he asks that you take online school, wear your masks in public, social distance, and wash your hands often. As we remind each other often, there is no magic to cure Covid-19. It is up to us to do our part.
EDITION 02 - JULY 2020
Greetings, Students. I am Lisa Dee, acting Headmistress of our world famous institution of supernatural learning. Welcome to the online manifestation of our renowned school of witchcraft & wizardry.
PROGRESS REPORT ON EXPERIMENTS
Our two educational experiments, Early Admission Experiment and Unicorn School Experiment are going very well. Both students are ardent, resolute, and diligent. They have applied a high degree of creativity and serious study. We couldn’t possibly be more pleased with the results so far.
UNICORN BARN RESTORATION
Let me thank all of you first for your generous donations to the school to help rebuild the Unicorn Barn. Our four unicorns are hiding in the forest until it is completed, and the wizarding community has kindly been taking shifts to stand guard and conjure protection spells. We hope to have our four friends home safely in the restored barn by the end of July. In the meantime, the Caretaker of the barn has been under house arrest. She is not allowed to leave the school or have any contact except with her sister Ickity Lickity, who we all know is a most kindly witch and a good example to her wayward sister Ugly Bugly. We are hoping she can return to the barn with full privileges shortly.
HARRY POTTER'S SEARCH FOR A VACCINE
Mr. Potter continues his work with a team of world-renowned scientists to find a vaccine for Covid-19. In the meantime, he asks you all to please social distance, wash your hands often, and wear your masks in public. There is no magic to fight this disease.
HARRY POTTER’S ESCAPE ROOM
As part of Harry’s birthday celebration on July 31st, Hogwarts has partnered with the Fond du Lac Public Library to bring you the exciting virtual Escape Room game. You won’t want to miss it!
EDITION 01 - JUNE 2020
Greetings, Students. I am Lisa Dee, acting Headmistress of our world famous institution of supernatural learning. I welcome you to the online manifestation of our renowned school of witchcraft & wizardry.
We all welcome a bright newcomer admitted under the recommendation of Master Harry Potter. Although she does not yet meet the age requirements, the Ministry of Magic agreed this would be an excellent opportunity to test the ability of younger students who possess exceptionally promising abilities, outstanding diligence, and exceeding kindness. Allow me to introduce to you the charming and beautiful (drum roll, please) . . .
MISS PRESLEY JOHNSON
Presley has not been cleared for full access to all Year One courses, so please keep confidential from her any magic unrelated to “Charms” until further notice.
She has not yet been sorted, so I have asked the leaders of each house to serve as welcoming mentors during her orientation period.
We also welcome Presley’s sister who has agreed to serve as our first student to test Unicorn School. I am delighted to announce the acceptance of (another drum roll, please) . . .
MISS LILLY JOHNSON
Professor Lovely will be running this new educational offering for young girls. She will work in conjunction with Ugly Bugly who has been sentenced by the Ministry of Magic to be the caretaker of the Unicorn Barn for one year. Her sentence ends in June, 2021.