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November 2024
Wolves Word Newsletter
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Engage. Educate. Empower. | |
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REMINDER:
Students should be bringing home their chromebooks to charge every night and then bringing their chromebook AND their charger with them to school in case they need to charge it here at school.
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Dear Families:
In light of the Badger Football Team possibly advancing another week in the Playoffs and the holidays quickly approaching, PTO has decided to reschedule the Dance to Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Mark your Calendars for Thursday, January 23, 2025! More details to follow after the holidays!
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HURRICANE HELENE FUNDRAISER | |
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Hurricane Helene Relief - Fundraiser
Sponsored by SOUL Club
Hat Day
Friday, November 8
$1 to homeroom teacher
Hat Day for students - bring $1 to your homeroom teacher on or before Friday, November 8 to be able to wear a hat during school that day! If you want to bring more than a dollar to donate, that’s fine, too!
All proceeds are going to go to The Center of Anna Maria Island to use in their community’s clean up process for the next several months.
A former LGMS Science teacher, Robin Syrjala, has connected us with The Center of Anna Maria Island, and is helping by sending other cleaning supplies and donations there, as well.
Click the link for details: https://docs.google.com/.../1x.../edit...
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT CONCERTS & EVENTS | |
UPCOMING SOUL CLUB &
FREEDOM ALLIANCE MEETINGS
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SOUL CLUB MEETINGS
Monday, October 21
Monday, November 4
Monday, November 18
Monday, November 25 - Deliver food to food pantry - optional date
Wednesday, December 4
FREEDOM ALLIANCE MEETINGS
Monday, October 28
Monday, November 11
Monday, November 25 (collaboration meeting with SOUL Club, deliver Food Drive food to the LG Food Pantry)
December 9
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DROP-OFF / PICK-UP INFORMATION | |
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For the safety of everyone, please take a close look at our morning drop-off map for LGMS. We ask that when you are dropping off your student in the morning to please follow the arrows and instructions indicated on the map below.
If you choose to drop off in the parking lot, please pull into a parking space.
Thank you for your patience and consideration in keeping the safety of our students a first priority.
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Parents and students will now have access to our Morning Announcements Slideshow. Instead of announcements being over the PA in the morning, students are shown a slide show every morning in homeroom. The slideshow changes daily. Click the link below to view the slideshow! | | |
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Study Labs have begun! Please click below for the study lab schedule and what staff member is "hosting" that night. | |
MENUS AND FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION | |
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Lake Geneva Schools (Badger and Joint #1) is excited to continue offering students FREE Breakfast for the 2024 - 2025 School Year! We are extremely happy to provide this service to our school community and encourage all students to participate!
Elementary Pricing
Breakfast: FREE
Lunch: $2.75
Milk Pricing - All Grades - $0.50 per carton
Snack Milk: $55 per year
We encourage you to complete the Application for Free and Reduced Lunch.
Food Service Questions? Contact:
Jaclyn Sanders
jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us
Phone: 262-348-1015
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HOW TO REACH THE LGMS OFFICE & PLANNED ABSENCES | |
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Need to reach the office? Leaving early for an appt? Reporting an absence?
We have 3 easy ways to reach the LGMS main office:
- Call the main line at 262-348-3000
- Call the attendance line at 262-348-3040
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Email the main office at lgmsoffice@badger.k12.wi.us
- If you are calling your student in for an absence, please call or email by 9:00am.
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If you are picking up your student for an appt, please send a note in the morning. Your student needs to bring it to the office before FLEX.
PLANNED ABSENCES
If your student is going to be out of school for 3 or more days you can request a planned absence sheet to collect what work they miss when they are out of school.
Students can always check their google classroom for missing assignments.
Thank you!
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WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME | |
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When to Send Your Child to School or Keep Them Home?
At Lake Geneva Schools, we know that regular attendance is key to academic success! Being in class daily helps students build strong habits, stay engaged, and gain valuable social skills. However, we also want to maintain a healthy, germ-free learning environment.
Use this guide (https://bit.ly/healthyLGS) to help decide when your child should attend school or stay home to recover. If your child has a fever over 100.4°F, vomiting, or diarrhea in the last 24 hours, it's best for them to rest at home. For minor symptoms like a runny nose, if there’s no fever, they’re ready for class!
When in doubt, contact the school health office, and let's work together to keep everyone healthy and learning!
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We have some very exciting things happening with
LGMS PTO this year!
- Dine to Donate at Culvers in Lake Geneva, November 7th.
- Dancing Horses Fundraiser--More information to be sent out soon!
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More information will be sent home next week! | |
Mark Your Calendars:
Winter Parent/Teacher Conferences
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We have two dates scheduled for our Winter Parent Teacher Conferences:
Thursday, January 30, 2025:
3:30-6:30pm
Thursday, February 6, 2025:
3:30-6:30pm
See the flyer below to the right for the "Hidden in Plain Sight" prese
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT LGMS? | |
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On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, the Lake Geneva Middle School Counseling Department had the distinct honor of celebrating outstanding students at their Above & Beyond Ceremony. This prestigious award is designed to showcase Lake Geneva Middle School's outstanding students who go above and beyond everyday expectations. The award winners have displayed qualities such as overcoming challenges, exceeding typical performance, displaying perseverance, consistently staying positive, and supporting others.
Congratulations to our recipients:
Sienna A., Anthony A., Bella B., Gaia B., Kiley B., James B., Brooklyn A., David C., Giovanni C., Dylan H., Hayes H., Parker I., McKinley I., Lydia K., Amelia K., Adeline K., Emma K., Colton L., Leighton L., Esmeralda R., Olivia T., Zach S., McKenzie S., Piper P., Will S., Lexi S., Etta N., Emily P., Evie R., Mychijah W., Samuel G., Riley E., Nessa M., Isabella N., Jahir
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The Lake Geneva Middle School SOUL club took their meeting outdoors yesterday and created chalk messages of kindness & positivity. The club hopes they bring a smile to their fellow classmates, teachers, and guests as they walk into school.
It worked! :)
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6th graders in Mrs. Butke’s Spanish class at Lake Geneva Middle School were “tricked” into reading in Spanish while playing the “arcoíris” (Rainbow) game. Learning is fun! | |
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Orchestra movie night was a success!
Thanks to everyone who came out!
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October is all about resilience! Last week, with the help of our Hope Squad members, our LGMS Hope Squad distributed bracelets with uplifting messages to all students during lunch. The bracelets came in a variety of colors, each featuring a positive message! | |
.....And so much more! Like us on Facebook to follow Official Lake Geneva Middle School for more information, or go to LGMS Website. | | |
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Students and parents! Alpine Valley is offering a ‘ski card’ that allows you to purchase lift tickets at a reduced price during the season. The card itself costs $30. Present the card at the ticket window to buy a reduced priced ($30) lift ticket for skiing after 3pm Sunday through Friday during the ski season.
You can buy a card for anyone under the age of 18. See Mr. Turk for information or to purchase the cards. Cash only.
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Whom do I contact with a question or suggestion?
Lake Geneva Schools’ communication protocols help promote direct, open, and respectful interactions so that we quickly and efficiently resolve problems and concerns. The communication protocol starts with the staff member closest to the situation, as that person usually has the most information. However, at times, additional personnel are required to resolve specific concerns.
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BULLYING, HARASSMENT,
SCHOOL SAFETY REPORTING | | |
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If you have information regarding bullying, harassment, or other non-emergency school safety concerns and would like to report this information, please click here to learn more, fill out a school-specific reporting form to the best of your knowledge, and submit it.
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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.
ACCOUNT CREATION - Click Create New Account on RevTrak landing page
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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 | |
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 recognize 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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Winter Gear Closet at the YMCA | |
Free Coats & Books at
Lake Geneva Public Library
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Badger FFA Holiday Sale!
Orders Due 11.4.24!
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VIBE After School Program for
LGMS Students
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This is not a Lake Geneva Schools program, nor is it in any way endorsed or sponsored by the District. This information is being provided only to inform you of other community activities and opportunities. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Immanuel Lutheran Church directly. | |
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Coffee with the Superintendent
Superintendent Dr. Peter Wilson will host a series of “Coffee with the Superintendent” events throughout the upcoming months. These informal gatherings provide an opportunity for parents and community members to engage in open discussions about Lake Geneva Schools.
Dates:
- Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Lake Geneva Schools District Office, 208 E. South Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- No December Event
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Porch, 832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Lake Geneva Schools District Office, 208 E. South Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Porch, 832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Porch, 832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Please call to RSVP prior to each event (limited space available) at 262-348-1005.
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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 "head's up" on your upcoming events so we can promote your successes. Email photos@badger.k12.wi.us
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Our Website
Please visit our website frequently for district-wide
and school specific announcements, and important information. lakegenevaschools.com
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Lake Geneva Middle School
(262) 348-3000
webmaster@badger.k12.wi.us
www.lakegenevaschools.com
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