MARCH 2023
Wolves Word Newsletter
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This year, our students will be participating in the Wisconsin FORWARD Exam. This battery of tests will measure mastery in Reading, Language Arts, and Math. The eighth graders will also be tested in Science and Social Studies. The test has a format of multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. It is an online assessment that will be given before spring break with make ups being after spring break. Our teachers will be preparing the students with practice questions and other test-taking strategies. More details will be shared with parents as the testing window draws near. |
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Daylight Savings - Spring Forward |
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**NOTES FROM THE OFFICE** |
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IMPORTANT REMINDER:
STUDENT PICK UP DURING THE SCHOOL DAY:
If you need to pick up your student during the day, the main office asks 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.
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Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year |
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Dear Lake Geneva Schools’ Staff, Parents, Students, and Community:
As the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, I am pleased to announce that Lake Geneva Schools will recognize outstanding teachers and staff members for their exceptional work and dedication to our students. Five individuals who have significantly impacted their students and colleagues will be honored at our annual staff banquet in May.
The award categories are:
Teacher of the Year - Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District
Teacher of the Year - Lake Geneva - Genoa City Union (Badger) High School District
Specials Services Teacher of the Year - Special Services Teachers are those who serve in a capacity other than that of a classroom teacher. Special services roles can include but are not limited to special education, interventionist, speech-language pathologist, school counselor, school psychologist, school nurse, school social worker, etc.
Support Staff of the Year - Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District
Support Staff of the Year - Lake Geneva - Genoa City Union (Badger) High School District
To nominate a person, please complete the online nomination form
{ https://bit.ly/3kikjvT } and explain why you believe they deserve recognition. Your statement should highlight specific examples of the persons' outstanding work, including their impact on student learning and engagement, their contributions to the school community, and their commitment to ongoing professional development.
I encourage you to nominate a deserving individual for this important recognition. Our schools are filled with talented educators who work tirelessly to support our students, and this award is a way for us to show our appreciation and gratitude.
Nominations should be submitted by Monday, March 15th, 2023.
Sincerely,
Chiper Tennessen
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
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WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING AT LGMS? |
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The following LGMS/Maple Park students participated in the 2023 Lake Geneva Joint #1 District Spelling Bee held on February 1, 2023, at Lake Geneva Middle School:
LGMS: Averie Helgeland, Del McClure, Liliana Peddy, Mason Klock, Audrey Barrett, Marcus O’Brien, Natalie Anderz, Logan Koch, Liam Finley, Max Schaefer, Yingtao Liang, Allisson Lopez-Rivera
Maple Park: Naomi Tost
Congratulations to the winners: 1st place – Liam Finley, 2nd place – Naomi Tost, 3rd place – Yingtao Liang, and 4th place – Audrey Barrett.
***Liam and Naomi represented Lake Geneva School District at the CESA 2 Regional Spelling Bee at Whitewater High School on February 27th.
**Naomi came in 2nd place at Regionals and is going to State!
Nice work everyone!
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Students in Ms. Markuson's class have been hard at work learning all about the laser engraver. How to design, importance of safety, and different material settings. I enjoy seeing what interests and creative designs they decide to incorporate! |
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Congratulations to Audrey B (7th grade flute) and Gage K (7th grade trumpet) for an outstanding performance with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra last evening. The hours of practice and rehearsal were evident in the entire concert. What an incredible group of musicians! Your dedication and leadership continues to show in our own program. Thank you for a wonderful evening of music! Special thank you to your families for all they do to support you and this experience.
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The 8th Grade LGMS and Brookwood Bands had a fantastic Wednesday morning at Badger at the Area Band Fest. The students enjoyed working with Mr. Bunge and the Wind Ensemble! It’s always inspiring to see what so many kids can accomplish in such a short time - together! I can’t wait to see these kids continue in band next year at BHS! |
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Special Olympics Regional
Basketball Event
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Badger/LGMS athletes coming together as one and giving back to volunteer for the Special Olympics District 7 Regional Basketball event today at Badger. They were some of the first ones into the Sports Center and had a great time working with the athletes at their event stations and last ones out after helping to clear the chairs and trash! #teamwork #givingback #gobadger #specialolympics2023 #badgerhs #badgerpride
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2023 Solo & Ensemble Info and Schedules |
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2023 Solo & Ensemble Information & Schedules:
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Band & Orchestra Concert Links |
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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT LGMS |
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Soul Club: The next SOUL Club meetings in March are 3/13 & 3/27 until 4:00pm.
Freedom Alliance: The next Freedom Alliance meetings in March are 3/6 & 3/20 UNTIL 4:00PM.
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The PTO Dance has been rescheduled to Friday, March 24th! If your student already signed up for it, they are good to go. If your student needs to sign up for it, there are forms on the information table by the elevator.
Admission is $5.00.
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DENTAL VISITS COMING SOON! |
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2023-2024 ACADEMIC CALENDAR |
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**ATTENDANCE INFORMATION** |
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Important: Student Attendance and
New Attendance Procedures
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School attendance is very important, and we encourage families to make sure their children are in school as much as possible. However, children who are sick need to stay home for their well-being and to prevent others from becoming sick. Click the link to review the Lake Geneva Schools Protocols for When to Keep Your Child Home From School: https://bit.ly/3Bl6Gl9
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Students need to be to school by 7:20am and are to be in their homerooms by the time the bell rings at 7:30am.
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Student Attendance and Attendance Procedures
One of the biggest ways parents/guardians can help their child succeed this school year is to make sure their child gets to school, on time, each and every day. The evidence is clear: children with good attendance are more likely to be successful in school. High attendance rates are linked to high student achievement. Every day counts, and missing school even 10% of the time has a significant negative impact on reading and math achievement as children progress through school. We want to ask for parent’s/guardian’s commitment to making sure their child attends school every day possible this year.
When a child does have to be absent from school, we ask that you communicate with us about the absence BEFORE 9:00AM. When your child will be absent, you have three communication options:
Call Mrs. Kramp in the main office at 262-348-3040 to speak with her and/or leave a message.
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REPORT ABSENCES ON POWERSCHOOL OR A PHONE CALL TO THE SCHOOL BY 9:00AM. THANK YOU! |
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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. Students are allowed 3 tardies per semester.
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 Mrs. Kramp at 262-348-3040.
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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Like us on Facebook to find out about more great things happening at Lake Geneva Middle School, the District and the Community! |
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MENUS AND FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION |
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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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Please click below for all information regarding health and wellness at
Lake Geneva Middle School
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Dental Clinics and Sports Physicals |
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If your student wants to participate in Intramural Sports at LGMS, they must have an up-to-date physical on file. If you're unsure if your student is due for a new physical, you can call the Health Office at LGMS.
Click the links below for locations that offer reduced cost Sports Physicals and General Health and Wellness visits:
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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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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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Family Science Night--New Date |
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Badger Summer Athletic Camps |
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Badger Community Education Catalog |
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Buzzing Bees Preschool Registration Open |
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Preschool Registration
We’d love to have your 3-year-old join us in Buzzing Bees Preschool next year! Registration is now open! Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/2TJ0MGw
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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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