All Things SLI
Silver Lake Intermediate Sept 24, 2021
SLI Families:
It's Homecoming 2021-2022 next week. In addition to our dress up days, SLI will be participating in the parade, Oct. 1. Please see the following information in this newsletter if your child would like to be part of walking in the parade with us.
Thank you for supporting the mask requirement on our buses. It is appreciated.
All my best,
Jill Marr
SLI Principal
Homecoming Information: Oct. 1
All students are welcome to walk with our school entry in the Homecoming Parade.
Walking in the Parade: Please fill out the Google form (in this newsletter) if your child is interested in walking in the parade on Friday. Please drop your child off on Oakwood Avenue by 5:00 pm. Your child is welcome to dress up as anything related to the theme Out of this World.
Contest for Charity: As part of our float construction students can vote for which staff members' faces they would like to see as the astronauts' faces. A student can vote for two staff members for $1 donation. The proceeds will go to Lake Area Free Clinic.
Spirit Dress Up Days
Masks are required on school buses
Student Concern Form
SLI Learning & Fun
Today in 7th grade, we had “guest teachers” who led our Cyclone Circle lesson about bullying
6th grade Rock Paper Scissors tournament
7th & 8th Grade Participation in Athletics & Clubs & the OASD Drug Testing Policy
Student Services News & Supports
Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, mental health and well-being has become a serious concern for many. We have begun this year at SLI by being very intentional about creating safety and building relationships with our students. One of the best ways to support student’s mental health is through social connectedness. Research shows that social connectedness boosts resilience and reduces suicidal ideation and behavior. As parents, it is also important to be knowledgeable about suicide risks in adolescents, now more than ever. Suicide is the second most common cause of death after car accidents for Wisconsin youth. The rate of suicide among youth has been steadily climbing since 2008. This is a serious, but preventable issue. Please take some time to review the resources that are available.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
https://afsp.org/teens-and-suicide-what-parents-should-know
Suicide Prevention Month Resources
National Alliance for Mental Health - Waukesha Chapter
https://www.namiwaukesha.org/suicide-prevention-month
There is a Youth Outreach Worker through NAMI that is providing support for teens through this time as well.
Alicia (Lexi) Sandoval
Youth Outreach Specialist
NAMI Waukesha, Inc.
Call/Text 262-993-6903
Parents United Presentation Topics 21-22
They provide very informative resources to our parents and staff. All presentations are free. Here is their link:
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Attendance Matters
Attendance phone number 262-560-4302
Just a note: When calling in for attendance you can hit the # key to bypass the message to leave your attendance message.
Please help SLI attain their goal of 96.5% attendance.