NOVEMBER 2021
Wolves Word Newsletter
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Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 2:00 A.M. At this time, clocks will “fall back” one hour, giving us more daylight in the dark autumn and winter mornings. |
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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!
STOCK MARKET CLUB: Are you interested in learning how the Stock Market works? How does investing in certain companies increase my net worth? Come play in our Stock Market Club where you will compete against other students in the club to see who can make the most profit while buying different companies of your choice. The club is open to all students and starts Tuesday, November 9th. See Mr. Booth for a permission slip.
GSA CLUB: The November meetings for GSA Club will be November 8 and 29, in room 402. There will be a 4:15 bus available.
SOUL CLUB: The November meetings for SOUL Club are on November 1 and 15, in room 402. There will be a 4:15 bus available.
JAZZ BAND: The 6th Grade Jazz Band will meet as a group every Tuesday and Friday mornings from 6:45 a.m. – 7:20 a.m. in the band room. The 7th/8th grade Jazz Band will meet as a group every Monday and Wednesday mornings from 6:45 a.m. – 7:20 a.m. in the band room.
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As a culminating activity, eighth grade students (and staff) at LGMS enjoy dressing up as their favorite characters from the novel, The Outsiders!
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Congratulations to the
7th and 8th grade bands on their outstanding performance in the Homecoming parade, the feeder tour and the football pre-game show!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Veterans Day (Band 7/8 only):
Who: 7th/8th Grade Band, 7/8 Choir, 7/8 Orchestra (open to the public)
What: All School Veterans Day Assembly (open to the public)
When: Thursday, Nov. 11th - 9:30 a.m. (during the school day)
Where: LGMS Gym
Other: See previous email
LG Winter Parade (Band 7/8 only):
Who: 7th and 8th Grade Bands
What: LG Electric Parade (students may decorate instruments with battery operated lights)
When: Sat. Dec. 4th - 5:00 pm (report time will be 3:30 pm LGMS)
Where: Downtown Lake Geneva
Pick-Up: 6:15 pm at LGMS
Winter Concert (all bands/jazz):
Who: 5th-8th Grade Bands and Jazz Bands
What: Winter Concert
When: Tuesday, Dec. 7th (Time is TBD - we will likely split the evening up to allow for smaller crowds)
Where: LGMS Gym
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The Winter Orchestra Concert is November 30. On this evening all 4-8th grade Orchestra students will perform. The concert will be split into two parts to allow for distancing. I will update families with times as soon as I know. All Orchestra students need to wear their black Orchestra polo shirt, black pants and all black shoes. |
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STUDENT LGMS APPAREL SHOP OPEN |
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We are opening our LGMS Student Apparel Shop once again for you to order.
Orders are due no later than November 21st and should be delivered before Christmas. Click the pic below to place your order. If you have any questions, please contact PFI directly at info@pfifashions.com.
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VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION |
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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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PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES |
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Mark Your Calendars
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 18th and Monday, November 22nd from 3:30-6:30pm.
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Students and parents! Alpine Valley is offering a ‘ski card’ that allows you to purchase lift tickets at a reduced price during the season. The card itself costs $25. Present the card at the ticket window to buy a reduced priced ($25) lift ticket for skiing after 3pm Sunday through Friday during the ski season. You can buy a card for anyone under the age of 18. See Mr. Turk for information or to purchase the cards. Cash only. |
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
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8th Grade students Evelyn Garcia-Hernandez, Nicholas Bowler and Auna Ciochetto attended the Middle School Leadership conference at University of Whitewater on Thursday, October 21st. They participated in team building activities with students from around the state, and watched an illusionist! |
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SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR--IN PERSON! |
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We are hosting an in-person Scholastic Book Fair this year November 15th-November 22nd during school hours.
We will also be open during Parent Teacher conferences on Thursday, November 18th from 3:30-6:30pm and Monday, November 22nd from 3:30 to 6:30.
Visit the webpage here for online shopping
Thank you for supporting reading in our school!
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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.
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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Want to check out all the action from Girls Basketball, Cross Country and Flag Football?? Click each button below to see LGMS Fall sports! |
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ABOVE AND BEYOND CEREMONY |
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Above and Beyond Ceremony
Wednesday, October 20th
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This prestigious award is designed to showcase our outstanding students that go above and beyond our everyday expectations. Students that overcome challenges, display enthusiasm and determination, consistently stay positive, and support others are some examples of the qualities of our nominees.
Congratulations to the 70 kids who were recognized for going Above and Beyond!
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Students are able to stop down in the health office and can have their vision screened using the district's vision screening machine (Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener).
Director of Health Services Stefanie Keisler will be screening students on
11/4 & 11/11 until 1:45 pm.
**The Vision machine is not regularly stored at LGMS and screenings will only be completed on pre-scheduled dates.
A printed result page will be provided to the student following the screening.
The Spot Vision Screener enables fast and objective detection of six amblyopic (“lazy eye”) risk factors:
● Myopia - nearsightedness (trouble seeing objects far away)
● Hyperopia - farsightedness (trouble seeing objects close up)
● Astigmatism -common and generally treatable imperfection in the curvature of the eye that causes blurred distance and near vision(myopia)
● Anisometropia-a condition that occurs when your eyes have varying refractive powers, which can cause your eyes to focus unevenly
● Strabismus- Strabismus (crossed eyes) is a condition in which the eyes do not line up with one another.
● Anisocoria-unequal pupil size
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Buy your Yearbook now, so you don't forget later!
Yearbooks will continue to be on sale for $21 until
November 5th, after which the price will go up to $23.
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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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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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Assistance for Current/
Overdue Internet Bills
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Parents can apply directly with the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program (WERA) for rental and utility assistance, including current/overdue internet bills. |
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BROADBAND TOGETHER COALITION |
Consumer Reports is asking consumers to share their monthly internet bills at broadbandtogether.org. They will analyze the cost, quality, and speeds that are being delivered to people in communities across the United States to better understand the factors that affect price and why consumers pay different rates for the same service. The findings will help broadband advocates press policymakers on making internet service more available, affordable, and reliable. You can view information about the Coalition and learn more about the project here: https://advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/cr-broadband-together/
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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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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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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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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 "head's 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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