Monday, December 9
No School
Tuesday, December 10
Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, December 16
Holiday Bruncheon
Monday, December 23-
Friday, January 3
No Schoo
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Monday, January 6
School resumes
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School Start/End Times:
Mondays:
7:50 a.m. to 1:15pm
(No Early Childhood or 4K classes)
Tuesday-Friday:
7:50 am to 2:47 pm
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Special thanks to our retired team member, Judy Stich, who designed and created many of our beautiful bulletin boards.
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Wow!! December has arrived. I think we skipped past fall and right into winter. With the arrival of December comes cold and snowy weather and the holiday season. If you are in need of warm weather clothing, please contact the Lapham office.
Holidays can mean many things to many people. For some, it means time with family, trips, as well as excitement and activity. For others, it means anxiety and apprehension about the impending celebrations. Whatever feelings this time of year brings, please remember to take care of yourself and your family. Making sure your child, or children, get rest and enjoy some down time to relax and recharge is important. Staying on a schedule also helps students avoid feeling overwhelmed. Students at Lapham practice calming breathing exercises regularly. They can use these strategies at home as well. Ask your child to show some of the breathing exercises they practice.
We will continue to be learning each day and will be trying to stay focused as we work towards winter break.
Our Holiday Bruncheon is on December 16 and we are looking forward to seeing many of you. I want to wish everyone a restful and relaxing break. I look forward to seeing you in 2020!!
Cathy Prozanski
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Every year, absences spike in the weeks before and after winter break. It’s time to break that cycle.
#attendancematters
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Shout out to Lands' End
for their very generous donation of snow pants and snow boots. Thank you for providing our little ones with cozy winter gear so they can enjoy the winter weather in comfort.
Visit your local Lands' End store at Prairie Towne Center on Junction Rd for all your holiday shopping needs this season.
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Lapham Annual Holiday Bruncheon, December 16th
Click to download and print the
Holiday Bruncheon
form. Forms must be returned by December 6th.
Below are the grade level serving times. If you have students in multiple grades you can come to any serving time and eat with all your children at that time, or you can attend both serving times.
Kingergarden, AM 4K and AM EC - served at 10:30
1st grade - Served at 10:50
2ng grade, PM 4K and PM EC - served at 11:10
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Thank you PTG, Lapham/Marquette families and Underground Food Collective
for the delicous dinner on conference night. It is a very long day and dinner is much appreciated and enjoyed.
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Are you in need of a car seat? Safe Kids Car Seat Program may be able to help.
There are 2 different options to get a car seat.
1. If you are on an income qualifying program (WIC, Headstart, Quest, Active Military, Refugee, Section 8, etc) and your child has never received a car seat for free or low cost from any program in Dane County, you can get a seat for only $20, rather than paying the full price of $60. Booster seats for older children are $10. We also ask that you watch a video and answer some questions.
2. To get the car seats for free, please see the information at the bottom about the Buckle Up for Life class. Parents, grandparents and caregivers that are low income can get a free car seat through this program.
CAR SEAT PROGRAM INFORMATION:
For the car seats:
- You qualify for one seat per child per life for all children ages 12 and younger.
- For newborns or babies on the way, we do not have infant carrier style seats or the seat with the handle that you can carry the baby in. The seat we have for newborns is a convertible seat. Please see the attached flyer with more details. If you prefer an infant seat with a handle that you can carry the baby in, the Women’s Care Center has a program. Please call them at 241-8100 for more information
- The seats we have are brand new and purchased directly from the manufacturer. They are good for 6 years.
- If you would like a second seat for your child for a different vehicle or to upgrade, you can buy one at our cost (cost for seats vary; convertible seats are $60)
- To get the car seats, you must attend a 35 to 45 minute appointment with your children and your vehicle. You receive the car seats and education at the appointment and we also help fit each child to their seat and help you install the seats in your vehicle. If you do not have your own vehicle, you must have someone bring you in a vehicle, preferably the vehicle you travel in most frequently. You cannot come by bus or taxi. You do not need to own a vehicle to get car seats.
- Appointments for expecting babies are scheduled 6 weeks or closer to your due date. All other appointments are currently being scheduled 3 to 4 weeks from the time we receive your information, scheduling varies due to appointment time and locations.
To make an appointment, you must provide the following information:
You may email
[email protected],
or text it to 608-333-6087 or leave it on a voice message at 608-890-8999
1. Your first and last name:
2. Home address:
3. Telephone number:
4. Preferred language (English, Spanish, French, other):
5. Which program do you participate in? (You will be asked for program verification)
6. Vehicle year, make and model
7. How did you hear about our program?
8. Total number of children under 12 years of age (even if they don’t need a seat. This number should also include unborn baby):
9. For all children under the age of 12 (even if they don’t need a seat), please provide the following information:
a. child's name (first & last)
b. child's date of birth or due date:
c. child’s sex (boy or girl):
d. child's current weight
e. child's current height
f. child's race/ethnicity
g. Does this child have any special needs or physical factors that would affect how he sits in a seat? (Examples include low muscle tone, Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, ASD, other. Are there any developmental delays or physical concerns? )
h. Is this a foster child? (paperwork will need to be provided to indicate this):
i. What type of seat is the child currently using (infant carrier, seat with a 5 point harness, booster seat with seatbelt over the top, no seat/seatbelt only)?
j. Have you ever gotten a seat through Safe Kids or WIC at local fire station, police department, school or other program in Dane County?
*** Also please indicate if you prefer to pay for the seat or attend a class to get the seat for free
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From the Music Room
Dear Families,
We have had a wild and wonderful few months in music class. It's been a joy to work with your children, and we've been thinking hard and working hard as we express ideas through vocal and instrumental music. Some important highlights and updates are below:
1. Up Close & Musical
Lapham was selected to participate in a special program called Up Close & Musical, presented by Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra. We have been paired with the Hunt Quartet (2 violinists, 1 violist, 1 cellist), and these musicians will visit Lapham four times this school year. Each visit includes a private solo session for each classroom with one of the quartet members, as well as a concert for our entire school in the Auditorium. Throughout the course of the year, students will receive a private solo session with each quartet member, four concerts in the Auditorium, and a culminating field trip to Overture Center to see the Orchestra perform. This occurs in May, and we'll share more details as the date approaches.
2. Opera for the Young
Lapham hosted the professional touring group
Opera for the Young
in November. Prior to their visit, all K-2 students learned about the history of opera, the storyline of
The Pirates of Penzance
, and several chorus songs in order to participate as a singing audience during the live show. Sixteen of our fantastic 2nd grade musicians had the opportunity to perform in costume with the cast (their names were chosen from a hat). Thanks to the help and support of our awesome art teacher Mrs. Miran, all students had pirate hats, eye patches, and/or flags to wave as part of their audience experience. It is so powerful to experience an art form in a live setting, and the Lapham students were an intrigued, engaged audience during this show.
3. A Typical Day in Music Class
Students have Music twice a week, and each class period is a combination of singing, moving, playing instruments, listening, and creating. We have been busy making music on a variety of percussion instruments (drums, maracas, tambourines, and more) and are learning songs and dances from numerous cultures, time periods, and genres. Students have been enjoying the timbre and chaos of
Toembai
, an Israeli folk song that combines singing, instruments, and dancing.
4. Musicians of the Month
Each month we study a different musician(s), which is an engaging way to connect to students' cultures and backgrounds while exploring the music of those who are different from us. We're always looking for ways to use music as a form of creative expression and social protest, and these humans have inspired our learning. Here are the 3 musicians we've studied this year:
5. Fine Arts Night
Our annual celebration of art and music is on
Thursday, January 23.
This will include a musical concert and an art walk and will take place in the evening. More details will be shared as the date approaches.
It is a joy to teach your children, and I look forward to learning and creating with them throughout the year. We are continually using our voices and our brilliant minds to rise up and be changemakers, and it's a beautiful process. Please reach out anytime with questions or concerns.
[email protected]
Mrs. Kazda
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Lapham-Marquette Parent Teacher Group (PTG)
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Thank you to all of the Lapham and Marquette families that helped raise money for the PTG in the REAP Taste of Wisconsin fundraiser. We earned over $2,300 profit to the school PTG!
Orders can be picked up on
December 10 from 2:30-6 pm
in the Lapham school auditorium.
We're also still looking for volunteers to help with the warehouse transfer and sorting on Dec. 7 and 9, respectively; please get in touch with the fundraiser organizer Kate Brunner at
[email protected]
if you'd like to volunteer or have any questions.
Thanks also to all the future Purgolders and families who came out to cheer on the East High Girls Basketball team on Saturday. What a great way to promote school community!
Donations of gently used kids winter gear are still being collected at Lapham. They are especially in need of snow pants sizes 5-6, 6-7 and 8-10 and boots sizes 1-3. (Please NO hats or scarves.) Thanks for pitching in to help keep all our school kids warm and dry this winter.
The next PTG meeting will be held Tuesday December 10th, at 6pm in the Lapham Auditorium. We hope to see many of you there!
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Hello Lapham and Marquette Families!
We are once again going to be holding the Family Night Science.
Please SAVE THE DATE: It will be Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6-7:30 pm at the Marquette Field House.
Let’s have some Hands-On Fun, exploring:
“Professional” demonstrations from UW scientists, neighbors and friends
Activity Booths and Games
YOUR Science!
Do you or your family have a favorite hobby or collection that you want to share? What do you wonder about, observe in nature or tinker with? Come share the ideas and things that get you excited about science! We hope to see a variety of people's collections, creations and observations... Whatever connects you to your world!
Sign up by January 29th to reserve display space:
No display required to attend this free event. The whole family is invited!
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Prioritize sleeping and eating:
There will be some deviation and relaxation from a normal schedule during the holidays, but parents should stick to their child's sleeping and eating patterns as much as possible. School age children typically need 9-12 hours per night. Eating on a regular schedule helps maintain energy levels.
Take part of home on the road:
A favorite stuffed animal, blanket or pillow can help a child acclimate to a different environment.
Set limits when it comes to diet:
The holidays offer easy access to unhealthy foods. When it comes to diet, moderation is key. One way to encourage moderation is to have the parents set limits on the quantity of certain types of food and then let the child decide what they eat. An example is allowing a set amount of sweets per week (i.e., one per day or only on a weekend) and leaving it up to the child to decide when they get to treat themselves.
Have a plan for screen time and activities:
There may be more access to television, computers and mobile devices at home while children are on holiday breaks from school. Plan ahead for screen time, and alternatively, build in some physical activity into your child's day to burn off some of that energy.
Enjoy!
Most importantly, don't forget to slow down, be present and enjoy this time.
Laura Wade, RN and Nancie Cotter, NA
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