FEBRUARY 2022
Wolves Word Newsletter
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**IMPORTANT 2ND SEMESTER REMINDER** |
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START TIMES FOR LGMS
Students need to be in class when the bell rings at 7:30am.
Door Q (side door) will be locked every morning at 7:29am. Please have your student enter through the main office after 7:29am to sign in tardy.
Students are allowed 3 tardies per semester.
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GREAT THINGS HAPPENING AT LGMS |
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Southern Lakes Anthology Winners-LGMS
Each year students in Grades 3-8 are given the opportunity to create poetry, prose, expository, illustrated writing, or artwork to submit to the Southern Lakes Advanced Learners Network (SLALN) for their writing project. This year's theme was "Unstoppable". The submitted pieces are judged at the district level, and the chosen pieces are published in our Lake Geneva Anthology booklet. Then, those pieces are judged by the SLALN to determine if they will be accepted into the
Southern Lakes Anthology.
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Congratulations to the following students who will be published in the Lake Geneva District Anthology:
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Grade 6 - Julia Wiechert - Poetry
Grade 6 - Caitlyn Holmes - Poetry
Grade 7 - William Finley - Prose
Grade 8 - Miyah Rehfeldt - Poetry
Grade 8 - Faith Patyk - Prose
Grade 8 - Linen Kuang - Cartoon
Grade 8 - Juliet Narut - Poetry
Grade 8 - Jayce Roby - Poetry
Grade 8 - Holly Sabaj - Poetry
Grade 8 - Ella Jooss and Adrianna Buford - Illustrated Writing
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Congratulations to the following students who will be published in both the Lake Geneva District Anthology AND the Southern Lakes Anthology: |
Grade 6 - Adelyn Thole and Audrey Barrett - Illustrated Writing
Grade 8 - Jed Solverson - Prose
Grade 8 - Lizzy Melchi and Kate Steele - Illustrated Writing
Grade 8 - Erik Wall - Art
Grade 8 - Abby Wollaeger and Gage Kenney - Illustrated Writing
Grade 8 - Elexis Palka - Art
Grade 8 - Maisie Hale - Poetry
Grade 8 - Eli VanDeBerg - Poetry
Grade 8 - Hunter McKittrick - Poetry
Grade 8 - Joslyn Marinello - Poetry
Grade 8 - Olivia Wiechert - Poetry
Grade 8 - Quest Ackley - Expository
Grade 8 - Lousie Blakely - Poetry
Grade 8 - Madisyn Braden - Poetry
All of these students will be honored in the spring.
Congratulations again to all of the talented artists and writers!
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Congratulations to all of the participants of this year's District Spelling Bee!
We are so proud to announce that first place goes to our own Liam Finley, 7th grade! 2nd place is TJ Montemurro from Star Center and our State Alternates are Eli VandeBerg and Audrey Barrett from LGMS.
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6th Grade Solo and Ensemble |
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Congratulations to the 6th Grade Music students who participated in Solo & Ensemble last evening. You should be proud of this accomplishment. If it were easy, everyone would do it. Continue to work hard and support one another.
Thank you to the judges and volunteers who helped last evening run so smoothly.
Finally, thank you to the families who have supported their student musician and put up with the many hours of repetitive practice!
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Winter Supply Drive Thank You from NHJS |
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Dear LGMS Students and Staff,
On behalf of the NJHS we would like to thank you for all of the donations that we have received for the NJHS Winter Supply Drive. It was amazing how many items were donated. From hats and coats, to blankets and socks, there were wonderful items shared. We know that the families at the Twin Oaks Homeless Shelter are going to be very happy to get all of these donations to ensure they are warm for the winter. We would also like to acknowledge Mrs. Lindberg and Mrs. Krien, both eighth grade teachers who have given up their lunch hours so we could put this supply drive together. Again thank you so much LGMS students and families!
Sincerely,
NJHS Members
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EXTRA CURRICULAR ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Students and Parents: Another way to check announcements is at the Daily/School Bulletin in PowerSchool. Information concerning late bus options can also be found there! Check it out on your PowerSchool app!
SOUL Club: The February meetings for SOUL Club will be February 14 and 28, in Room 402. There will be a 4:15 bus available.
GSA Club: The February meeting for GSA Club will be February 21, in Room 402. There will be a 4:15 bus available.
DANCE TEAM: Following girls volleyball, the main season for Dance team will begin in early February. Sign-ups and practice will begin in the second week. During this season we will learn a routine that combines dance and stunting to perform at Boy's basketball games in March. This is open to grades 6-8, and practices will be Monday-Thursdays. Watch for more information.
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Buy your Yearbook now, so you don't forget later!
On sale now for $23.00.
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VIBE - Afterschool Outreach Program - Starts November 1st
Want to hang out with friends after school, play games, make crafts, cook and watch movies or just work on school work? Then become a part of the VIBE TRIBE.
VIBE is a free Middle School Outreach afterschool program that partners with Immanuel Lutheran Church right next to the Middle School. It is a safe and welcoming space for kids 6th through 8th grade with trained volunteers providing encouragement and academic assistance.
Hours are Monday through Thursday from 2:45 to 5:30. There are two Bus options that take kids home, one at 4:15 and the other at 5:30. Parents are also welcome to pick up their kids at any time. Registration forms are at the Middle School main office or the guidance office and can be sent via email. Contact Mr. Ocker if you are interested or have questions @ rob.ocker@badger.k12.wi.us.
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ALPINE VALLEY LIFT TICKETS |
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LIFT TICKET DEALS: Mr. Turk has lift tickets for every Friday in January and also the first two Fridays in February. These tickets are good for anyone, no age limit or limit of tickets. $25 cash can be given to Mr. Turk the week of the Friday you want to ski. Call or email Mr.Turk for more information: 262-348-3000 x3002 or scott.turk@badger.k12.wi.us
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BACKPACKS: Students will be allowed to carry their backpacks during the day if they choose to.
WATER BOTTLES: Students are allowed to have water bottles during the school day - WATER ONLY. Please, no other liquids.
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START AND END TIMES FOR LGMS: Students need to be in class when the bell rings at 7:30am. School is dismissed at 2:45pm. Door Q (side door) is locked by 7:29am. Students will need to be dropped off by the main office after that time.
BREAKFAST: Breakfast is served starting at 7:00 a.m. The cafeteria area is only open to students purchasing breakfast.
STUDENT ABSENCES: When reporting your child out ill, please provide us with a detailed message with the exact symptoms your child is experiencing and how long they have had these symptoms. If your child is out of school due to COVID, please provide specific details including symptoms, if tested, or when they were exposed to a confirmed case of COVID. Thank you. To report an absence please call 262-348-3000 x3040.
STUDENT PICK UP: If you need to pick up your student during the day, we ask that you please send a note with your student in the morning with a time that you will be picking them up. That way we can write them a pass to hand to their teacher when it's time to leave. This avoids having to disrupt classes by calling in looking for a student. If you are giving your student permission to walk to an appointment, that must be stated in the note.
BUS PASSES: If your student will be riding the bus home with a friend, please send a letter in the morning indicating who he/she will be going home with. We will then issue a bus pass.
LATE BUSES:
Late buses run as follows:
3:30 p.m. - Tuesdays and Thursdays
4:15 p.m. - Mondays through Thursdays
5:30 p.m. - Mondays through Fridays
LATEX BALLOONS: We have students with latex allergies so please, no latex balloons.
STUDENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP TRAFFIC PATTERN:
Please enter from the southwest end of the loop (closest to the football field). Parking will only be allowed on the curb side. Thank you for being patient during drop off and pick up times. This area gets very busy, and we want to make sure our students are safe.
DRESS CODE REVIEW
Please take a moment to review the Student Dress Code as outlined in the Student Handbook. The handbook is part of every student's agenda.
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MENUS AND FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION |
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Dear Lake Geneva Schools Families,
Lake Geneva Food Service is participating in the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) Seamless Summer Option (SSO) for the entirety of the 2021-22 school year. This means that our schools provide free meals to all students! This program provides additional support and flexibility for our district to continue serving meals to children while maintaining safety measures and managing the impacts of the COVI D-19 pandemic.
Included in the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are nationwide supply chain and product availability shortages. Disruptions are due to a lack of availability of raw ingredients and labor to produce, unload, and transfer food products. Some food and/or beverage products normally provided to students may not be available or arrive as scheduled. Due to unforeseen circumstances, last-minute menu changes and product substitutions may occur. Be assured meals will remain balanced, healthy, and plentiful. We ask for patience and understanding as we do our best to meet the needs of your children.
Sincerely,
Jaclyn Sanders
Food Service Coordinator
Lake Geneva Schools
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RevTrak Credit Card Payment System |
E-payments are a convenient way to pay school fees and deposit lunch money with a credit card or check online. The Lake Geneva Schools now utilize RevTrak.
All Food Service online transactions are assessed 3.49%. A parent can make deposits to multiple students' accounts in a single order and only incur one 3.49% fee.
All non-food service transactions are also charged a 3.49% transaction fee excluding mandatory registration fee.
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Free Student Breakfast & Lunch |
Due to a nationwide waiver for the 2021-2022 school year, Lake Geneva Schools will again be offering a free breakfast and lunch to all students. Lake Geneva Schools students are eligible for one FREE breakfast and one FREE lunch daily for the entire 2021-2022 school year. We encourage each student to take advantage of our nutritious meals at no cost. This will require no action on your part, just show up! Additional meals, milk, or a la carte purchases will be debited from the students' account. If your family has already paid toward your lunch balance we ask that you please leave the balance for future use. Thank you. |
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Please click below for all information regarding
health and wellness at Lake Geneva Middle School
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POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL: The PowerSchool Parent Portal gives parents and students grades 6 - 12 access to real-time information including attendance, grades and detailed assignment descriptions, school bulletins and even personal messages from a teacher. You can also use PowerSchool to register to receive email alerts for grades, attendance, assignments and more. It’s a great way to stay connected to your child’s teachers and our school.
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AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM--DIRECT CONSUMER BENEFIT |
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As of January 1, the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program has officially transitioned to the Affordable Connectivity Program. All pre-existing EBB recipients have rolled over to the new program, except those that do not qualify through an ACP eligibility program (i.e. substantial loss of income or participation in a provider’s approved COVID-19 program). Please refer to these websites for the latest information:
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Online Bulletin for Youth-Related Community Activities & Educational Opportunities |
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Lake Geneva Schools recognizes the important role that community organizations play in serving our students and area youth. Our Community Backpack program provides opportunities for local civic and not-for-profit organizations to share youth-related program information with the students and families in our district.
If you have a submission or you'd like to see events happening in the area, visit our Community Backpack page: http://bit.ly/2Nuk1jF
Please note that the content on this page will be updated frequently, so check back often.
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Badger FFA
Strawberry Sale
Deadline: 2/18/22
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Greetings from the Badger FFA,
It is again that time when the Badger FFA is selling delicious, fresh from the field strawberries. These strawberries are the first picks from Plant City, FL, the strawberry capital of the world! Strawberries are picked and placed on a truck to Wisconsin usually on the same day. The Florida Farm Bureau works with family farms to bring us these great strawberries directly.
The delivery date is scheduled for the week of March 14, 2022. We will advise you on the exact date when we know the truck schedule.
Proceeds benefit the members of the FFA through agricultural scholarships and leadership events. The sale will end on February 18, 2022. We are using an online ordering platform to take your orders (like the holiday sale). You will place your order and pay online using the secured website. We will contact you via email when we know the delivery date, and provide contactless delivery to your car on the delivery date. Please ignore any unusual "pick up" date on the invoice. We don't have any way to control that.
The prices are:
$30 for a full flat (Only $3.62 per quart container)
$17 for a 1/2 flat (4 lbs)
$10 for a 1/4 flat (2 lbs)
Thank you for your support!
Badger FFA Chapter Officer Team
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Click the link to follow
Badger Community Education
It is our hope that you find a class or two that is of interest to you
and sign up!
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LAKE GENEVA SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL &
4K PROGRAMS
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Community Backpack
The Lake Geneva Schools Community Backpack is your online bulletin for youth-related community activities and educational opportunities. Learn More
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Share News With Us
Share your news, event summaries, photos and/or give us a "heads up" on your upcoming events so we can promote your successes. Learn More
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Our Website
Please visit our website frequently for district-wide
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