Wolves Word Weekly Newsletter

September 20 - October 4, 2019

Wolves Word Newsletter

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

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.

September 23 - 27

START WITH HELLO WEEK

(see information below)

Monday, September 23

7th Girls Volleyball v. East Troy

8th Girls Volleyball @ Waterford

Tuesday, September 24

7th Girls Volleyball v. Elkhorn

8th Girls Volleyball @ Elkhorn

Thursday, September 26

7th Girls Volleyball v. Whitewater

8th Girls Volleyball @ Whitewater

Monday, September 30 - See below for more information

Picture Re-Take Day

Tuesday, October 1

7th Volleyball @ Elkhorn

8th Volleyball v. Elkhorn

Thursday, October 3

7th Volleyball @ East Troy

8th Volleyball v. East Troy

Week of October 7-11 HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK (district wide)

(see flyer below)

VIEW SCHOOL CALENDAR

VIEW ALL ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

STUDENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGES!

We have made some changes to the area where students are dropped off and picked up to make the area safer for our students. The lane used will now have one way traffic. You will only be able to enter from the south end of the loop (closest to the football field). In addition, parking will only be allowed on the curb side. Thank you for being patient during this time. This area gets very busy and we want to make sure our students are safe.

BUS LANE IN FRONT OF SCHOOL ...

REMINDER: No parking at any time in the bus lane -

before or after school.

Thank you.

If you had your student's photo taken at Registration Nights (August 12 and 13) but are not happy with them, have your student return them to school for Picture Retake Day on Monday, September 30th.

If your student has not yet had a school photo taken, this will happen Monday, September 30th. If you would like an order form, please have your student stop in the main office to pick one up.

AFTER SCHOOL STUDY LAB

Study Lab will take place every Tuesday from 3:00-4:15. Students will be able to stay after with a teacher from their house to get extra support or make up missing work. A late bus will be available.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ANNOUNCEMENTS

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!

VIBE: The afterschool youth outreach program - VIBE will start Monday September 30th. The program runs Monday-Thursday after school until 5:30.

You can pick up applications in the Guidance or Main Office. Please return forms to Mr. Ocker.

GSA: LGMS Gay-Straight Alliance will meet every other Monday, starting on October 7. See Mrs. Milligan or Ms. Kinney in 7th grade for sign up.

SOUL CLUB: LGMS Service and Outreach Uniting Leaders, or SOUL Club, will meet every other Monday, starting October 14. See Ms. Kinney in 7th grade for sign up.

VOLLEYBALL: Any parents or students interested in purchasing optional volleyball apparel can do so at www.pfifashions.com/shop. The deadline to purchase is September 22nd.

BOYS BASKETBALL : 8th grade boys basketball has had their signup and informational meeting. 7th grade boys basketball will conduct signups and informational meeting this week. Please encourage your son to bring home the paperwork to go over and return to the correct coach as soon as possible. The first practice will be Monday, October 21st. If you have any questions please contact Coach Kris Marten for 8th grade or Coach Rob Ocker for 7th grade.

DANCE TEAM : Dance Team sign up will begin in the main office on Monday, October 14. Dance Team is open to all 6-8 grade students. To be eligible you must have a current physical on file and concussion form. Listen for the announcements beginning on October 14 for more information. The first practice will begin on Monday, October 28. To sign up you must be available to practice Monday through Friday until 4 PM. Please see Mrs.K. Hubbard or Mrs. Wade if you have any questions.

BAND: 7th and 8th grade band students will be marching in the homecoming parade and pre-game for the football game on Friday, October 11th. More information will be sent home soon.

MUSIC STUDENTS: Music students will be receiving the “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” Field Trip Permission Slip next week. There is limited space available so if you are interested please start to gather your funds and be ready to get the slip signed right away. Chaperones will also be first come, first serve. Last year we sold out the first day! The trip will include a pizza buffett and game ticket at Stonefire, a ticket to see the movie “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” live with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and busing to and from.

START WITH HELLO

As part of Lake Geneva Middle School's mental health and social/emotional learning focus this year we will be participating in "Start with Hello."

LGMS, in partnership with Sandy Hook Promise, a national, nonprofit organization led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School is taking part in Start With Hello Week during September 23 - 27, 2019.

Start with Hello teaches students how to reach out to and include those who may be socially isolated as well as to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness within their school or youth organization.

Excessive feelings of isolation can be associated with violent and suicidal behavior. In fact, one study reports that chronic loneliness increases the risk of an early death by 14%. Furthermore, young people who are isolated can become victims of bullying, violence and/or depression. As a result, many further pull away from society, struggle with learning and social development and/or choose to hurt themselves or others.

Start With Hello Week raises awareness and educates students and the community through Start With Hello trainings, advertising, activities, public proclamations, and media events. Start With Hello Week brings attention to the growing epidemic of social isolation in our schools and communities and empowers young people to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness within their school or youth organization.

SCIENCE

We had some successful pasta towers supporting golf balls this week in seventh grade science class! Students worked together using the scientific method to plan and carry out their hypotheses.

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CROSS COUNTRY

The LGMS Cross Country team finished 3rd at the Elkhorn Invite on September 18. Calvin Anderson finished 10th and earned a medal. Top finishers in each race were Calvin Anderson, Alex Cornue, Ella Coltman, Rose Peters, Zach Walton, Romeo Torres, Kennedy Monge, and Jasmine Meneces. Come support our LGMS athletes at their next meet this Friday at Badger.

MISCELLANEOUS INFO TO KNOW

BREAKFAST: Breakfast is served starting at 7:00 a.m. The cafeteria area is only open to students purchasing breakfast.

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 - NEW THIS YEAR:

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.

WATER BOTTLES: Students are allowed to have water bottles during the school day - WATER ONLY. Please, no other liquids.

Chromebook Care

Parents and Students: While we understand that accidents happen, it is important that students do their best to properly care for their chromebook. Should something happen to the chromebook, students should complete a Chromebook Repair Request form and take it, along with their chromebook, to the LMC.