‌ January 2020
Important Dates
Monday, January 6
School Resumes

Monday, January 13-Friday, January 17
Crossing Guard Recognition Week

Tuesday, January 14
PTG meeting

Monday, January 20
No School

Thursday, January 23
Fine Arts Night 5:45-7:15

Friday, January 24
No Schoo l
End of first semester



Daily Schedule
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
Happy New Year!! I hope you were able to spend time relaxing with friends and families over the holidays! It seems like December, as well as 2019, flew by. As we move into the new year, I am so thankful to be part of the Lapham community.
 It was wonderful to see so many of you at our Holiday Luncheon. I continue to be inspired by this event and look forward to the 2020 celebration. I am so appreciative of our many guest servers from across MMSD and the city of Madison. Without their help, we would not be able to have this event.
The start of the new year is a new beginning and an opportunity to renew our commitment to educating every student, every day! January is a busy month as we review our behavioral expectations with students. Students will be taking mid year assessments as we continue to use data to ensure we are doing our best for our students. We will continue to create strong learning partnerships with students.  
Just some reminders for the new year: 
 Students are to be dropped off at 7:35 am. School begins at 7:45 am. Students arriving after 7:50 must report to the office for a late pass. I am hoping that we can work together to reduce student late arrivals. Teachers begin their day with breakfast, as well as morning circles to create class community. If students are late, they miss this important time with their classmates. 
Please remember that all visitors to the building should report to the main office to sign in and get a visitor badge.. This is not to hinder parent participation in our school, but to ensure the safety of our students and staff throughout the building. Maintaining safety is a collaborative effort and we appreciate your support in this important matter.
 Please make sure that coats, boots, snow pants, hats, and mittens/gloves are sent with your child each day. Going outside is an important part of the school day and we want to make sure students are warm and comfortable. I encourage all families to label their clothing. We have an ever growing “Lost and Found” section, and labeling of clothing would help a great deal in returning items to the proper child. 

I would like to wish all of our families a happy and healthy 2020!!

Cathy

It’s important to find a way to get your child to school even when the weather is bad. If you’re having trouble getting your child to school, give the school social worker a call, we can connect you with staff members who can help problem solve.
#attendancematters

Lapham Boutique opening

On January 15th the Lapham Boutique will open for the first time from 4pm-5pm for families to come and pick out clothings and outer wear for their children. Everyone is welcome! If you have questions please call the Lapham Office.

Lapham’s Fine Arts Night
Thursday, January 23, 2020

Mark your calendars for Lapham's Fine Arts Night on January 23th. This is our annual celebration of art, music, and community. You will receive more detailed information after the break.

We look forward to seeing you there!

❤ Marnie Miran, Art Teacher, mhmiran@madison.k12.wi.us

❤ Amy Kazda, Music Teacher,  akazda@madison.k12.wi.us



A Special thank you to those who took time out of their day to serve our families at the 30 annual Holiday Bruncheon. We were served by members of the Madison Police Department, the Madison Fire Department, Badger bus drivers, MMSD central office staff, Blackhawk Church members and our friends at the Road Home. We appreciate you all, thank you!

From the Art Room


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I hope your child's artwork arrived home safely! HUGE thanks to Willy Street Co-Op for donating all the bags to make our portfolios!   We have been very busy in the Lapham art room. We're learning about primary and complementary colors, practicing our cutting and gluing skills and painting up a storm! Currently, we are working on a "top secret" project that will be unveiled at Fine Arts Night, Thursday, January 23rd! Hope to see everyone there! 

 Mrs. Miran
Snowman by Bell Ashlock, 1st gr
Lapham-Marquette Parent Teacher Group (PTG)
With winter break behind us, it’s time to start thinking about our 2020 spring events! 

Family Science Night  is scheduled for Wednesday February 12th 6-7:30pm at the Marquette Field House. This hands-on, fun event will feature demonstrations from UW scientists, neighbors and friends; activity booths and games; and YOUR science (if you would like!) Fun for the whole family. If you’d like to reserve display space sign up by January 29th at  https://tinyurl.com/FSciNight2020  Questions? Contact Erica at  erika.hagen@wisc.edu

All hands on deck! Planning for the  PTG Spring Auction  has begun. This event is the PTG’s biggest fundraiser and we need your help. Tasks include event planning and promotion, donation gathering, and volunteer coordination. For additional information or if you are interested in lending a hand, email Abbey at  abbeysabatino@gmail.com   

Join us for the next PTG meeting on Tuesday January 14th in the Lapham Auditorium. Pizza and childcare will be provided. 

Unable to make the meetings? You can stay connected by following us on  Facebook Instagram , joining our  mailing list , or by visiting our  website .
COLDER WEATHER

As we begin to transition to colder weather, there are a few reminders we want to be sure everyoneis aware of:
  • All students will be outside for recess during the day if the temperature is within district guidelines. When temperatures reach below zero is when we have indoor recess
  • Doors to enter school in the morning will open at 7:35 a.m.  
  • Please make sure that your child has warm clothing and if you need assistance with that, let us know so we can help
For more information about MMSD's procedures related to winter weather, please use this   LINK
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