January 2021
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January Calendar
January 4th - School Resumes

January 18th - NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 19th, 20th, 21st - Final Exams Semester 1

January 22nd - NO SCHOOL Grading Day

January 25th - Beginning Quarter 3
Dear LHS Families,

As we head into winter break and look forward to a New Year we wish you safety and renewal. We know that these last few months have brought new trials and we want you to know that we are and will continue to be here for you. As we navigate the weeks to come and plan for 2nd semester we will continue to provide updates and communication as quickly as we can. We will continue to partner together to support your students to have the best possible school year. We look forward to finishing 1st semester strong as we return back from break. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Devon and our LHS Admin Team

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Counselor Connection
Stay connected to the latest La Follette news, events, and communication related to college and career. Learn about student job and volunteer postings, college application, FAFSA, and post high school support, important test dates, and various opportunities to explore career interests through the monthly Counselor Connection.
Sign Language Interpreting Services

Please submit this google form or contact Gretchen Kelley at gkelley@madison.k12.wi.us to make a request.
Chromebook Care over Winter Break
Powering down the Chromebook when not needed and keeping it in a safe place will ensure that your Lancer is ready for class when school resumes in January. Please help your Lancer remember to fully charge their Chromebook overnight on January 3rd. If you need tech support, please consult the La Follette Virtual Learning website.  
Chromebook Performance Issues
Many Chromebook performance issues, especially troubles accessing Zoom links, can be fixed by clearing the Chrome browser cache. Follow the simple steps in these directions from Google Support.

Having Chromebook issues to start 2021? Consult the La Follette Virtual Learning website and click on the Chromebook Support page.
Personalized Pathways at La Follette
Just like everyone else, our Pathway teams are looking forward to the start of 2021! During December, students in our Information Technology and Communication (ITC) and Health Services Pathways have had an extra layer of support with future planning. Our teams are helping students think about taking advanced courses and earn college credit while still in high school. Especially when students find opportunities connected to their personal interests, these experiences can be powerful! Expanded access to virtual job-shadowing is also helping pathway students explore possibilities.

Anticipation of the new year also means planning for the next school year, so December has been full of Zoom conversations with 8th grade students and families. La Follette is inviting 8th graders interested in ITC or Health Services to sign up for a Pathway at mmsd.org/pathways by January 15, 2021.

Check out this new video for more on why we’re excited about Pathways!

Chrissy Mitlyng (cmitlyng@madison.k12.wi.us) and Kris Howard (kmhoward@madison.k12.wi.us)

La Follette Pathway Coordinators
La Follette MSCR Updates - January 2020
Hello Lancers,

MSCR continues to offer a variety of virtual programs for LHS students this winter. Please read below to learn more about some new or ongoing programs that are open for new students to join. Other programs will be added throughout the school year so stay tuned for more information.  

MSCR is offering virtual academic tutoring by appointment using Zoom. Tutors and LHS teachers will be available by appointment during after school hours Monday-Friday.  

Students preparing to take the ACT exam are invited to join MSCR ACT Study Club. The group meets on Zoom on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm. Interested students should complete this registration form.  

MSCR invites any student who enjoys writing - fiction, poetry, scripts, short stories or whatever! - to join MSCR Creative Writing Club. Students will share work, get ideas, and learn from other writers. This club is open to all MMSD high school students. Interested students should complete this short registration form. MSCR is also partnering with the UW-Madison JVN Project to offer One Life spoken word workshop series. This group meets on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Check out this video for more information and sign up here. 

MSCR is inviting all board game lovers to join our new online MSCR Board Game Arena. Students will meet on Zoom and play board games online for free. This group will meet on Mondays at 4:00 pm starting January 4th. Interested students should sign up here.  

MSCR Up First is a new afterschool group for students who enjoy discussing current events and politics and learning ways to get involved in the issues they care about. This group will meet on Thursdays at 4:00 pm on Zoom starting January 7th. Interested students should sign up here.

In addition to these programs for La Follette students, MSCR offers a variety of virtual and in-person programs to the entire Madison community. Please visit mscr.org or follow MSCR on social media for more information.  

If any Lancer students or families would like more information about any of these programs, please contact me. MSCR wants to support Lancer students and families in whatever way we can during virtual school. 


With respect,

Dane Gottschall
MSCR Recreation Specialist 
La Follette High School
work cell: (608) 622-7014
email: drgottschall@madison.k12.wi.us
United Gymnastics (East/LaFollette combined team)
The United Gymnastics team is fundraising to purchase new leotards. To support the team, go to gaschoolstore.com and enter code: 5712666 All items will be shipped directly to the customer. We appreciate the support!
Yearbook Team
The yearbook team will be ordering yearbooks at the end of the month. Go to your Infinite Campus or visit www.yearbookforever.com to order now! We will only be ordering a limited number of extra books so make sure you secure yours by ordering ahead of time!
La Follette High School Virtual Learning
Check out the La Follette High School Virtual Learning Website here!!
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