1/20/23

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Hello TLA Families!

This shortened week was packed full of learning and fun. Quarter Three is off to a great start. As always we look forward to another week of learning.

We wanted to share a quick reminder with all of you:

• Make sure to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences (PTC) next week. More information below. Our STEAM Showcase is hosted on the same days. We will also host a uniform exchange and provide an opportunity to purchase new uniforms during PTC.
• Reenrollment is still open until January 31st.
• NO School for scholars next Friday - PTC.
• Quarter Three club sign up closes Monday, January 23rd. Clubs will start the week of January 30th.

Enjoy your weekend.

Now, let's go be great.

Tavi Riddle - Principal, K4-5th

Priscilla El-Amin - Principal, 6th - 12th

Please Mark Your Calendar for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Thursday, Jan 26th 4:30pm – 7:30pm

Friday, Jan 27th 8:00am – 12:00pm

SCHEDULE YOUR CONFERENCES ONLINE!!

Use the Conference Scheduler option in Family Access. Scheduling instructions are attached.

Quarter Two PT Conferences are required for every scholar.

Schedule early so that you can reserve the best time for your family.

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Por favor, marque su calendario para las conferencias de padres/madres/tutores y maestros/as

Jueves, Jan 26th 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Viernes, Jan 27th 8:00am - 12:00pm

¡PROGRAME SUS CONFERENCIAS EN LÍNEA!

Utilice la opción del programador de conferencias en Family Access. Las instrucciones de programación están adjuntas.

Las conferencias de PT del segundo trimestre son obligatorias para todos los estudiantes.

Programe con tiempo para poder reservar el mejor horario para su familia.

Each year, parents are required to complete re-enrollment for all of their scholars planning on returning to TLA for the following school year. Parents will complete the process through their Skyward Family Access account. Attached are instructions on how to complete the re-enrollment process. Please contact the school office at 608-690-5100 if you need your username or password. Please note that the State of Wisconsin requires proof of residency as part of the re-enrollment process. You will be able to upload a picture or scan one of the following acceptable Proof of Residency documents:

• Wisconsin driver's license or ID card with a current Wisconsin residence address.
• Wisconsin Works, Wisconsin Shares, and BadgerCare notices and correspondence, including Food Share/Quest benefits.
• Utility Bill for water, gas, electricity, or landline telephone service issued within the last 90 days. Includes cable and internet services.
• A signed current residential lease (including the landlord's name, address, and phone number).
• Account Statement from a bank/financial institution issued within the last 90 days. (includes savings, checking, money market, and brokerage accounts.)
• Paycheck, stub, or earnings statement with your employer's name and address issued within the last 90 days.

Enrollment for new scholars is from February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023, to be considered for the lottery process. Applications received after the February 28th deadline will be added to the waitlist in the order in which they were received.

Friday assembly included an activity that could earn scholars a homework pass. Scholars collaborated to identify a way that they could be responsible for each letter of the alphabet. There were a ton of creative thinkers who highlighted ways to model good character.

In science, first grade is learning about what makes something bright or dark. We recently learned about light sources and went on a “Light Source Hunt” around the school. Scholars were able to point out many light sources, from the filter light on the drinking fountain, to the exit signs, and so much more! We even had a surprise stop into Mr. Schultz’ room to learn a bit more about how lights work and the neat things they can create in middle/high school!

This week in Biology, we completed a Human Genetics Lab. Scholars observed different human genetic traits, found the frequency of occurrence among class members, and predicted if the dominant trait would always be more common. They took data on traits including: eye color, freckles, tongue rollers, widows peak, hitchhikers thumb, dimples, and attached earlobes. It was a fun way to kick off the start of our module on mitosis and meiosis.

This week K4 scholars took a virtual tour of Synergy Farms, the farm that our virtual cow LuLu lives on. Throughout the tour the farmers touched on the number of cows that live on the farm, different types of cow shelters, types of feed, the milking process, and how the milk is used to make other foods like cheese. The scholars also got to visit a portion of the farm that housed the cows preparing to go into labor, and the scholars were able to view a few day old calves.

Here are the minutes from this week's PLC meeting.

Updates

Re-enrollment dates 1/3 - 1/31

Open enrollment dates 1/1 - 1/28

Construction Update -

Will include a build out of shell space, a cafeteria, and a two story addition. Estimated to be ready by the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year.

MAP Testing -

Finishing up this week. With small group testing next week for scholars absent.

MS/HS reset update -

We have spent the month of January and the start of Quarter Three resetting expectations with scholars. We are exciting to continue working towards more character and community building throughout the school.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in volunteering and have not yet completed the TLA Volunteer form you can find it linked below.

Parent Teacher Conference/STEAM Showcase (January 26-27th)

- Supporting the PLC table

- Uniform Exchange

Someone Special and Me Dance - February 11th (2:00 - 4:00 pm)

Parent and 6th - 10th grade scholar volunteers needed for set up/take down.

Talk around Town

Time for you to share events around town that we should know about.

If you know of any events please email our Director of Career Planning and Preparation, Mrs. Laura Benisch at laura.benisch@tlabeloit.com

Event Planning

Someone Special and Me Dance - February 11th (2:00 - 4:00 pm)

Theme - Glow in the Dark

For K4 - 3rd grade Scholars and their someone special

Ticket purchasing information coming soon!

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE February 21st at 6:00- 7:00 PM.

We hope to see you there!

• It was very exciting this week to see scholars reaching their MAP Growth goals in reading and math.
• MAP completions next week.
• Ask your child if they met their goals.
• Parent reports will be provided at PT conferences.

• ELENA N - 1
• GRAYSON W - 1
• ERICA J - 1
• MALIYAH O - 1
• KOBE B - 1
• YANA F - 1
• ADALINE L - 1
• ADELYN N - 1
• AAMYAH H - 1
• XIMENA T - 1
• JAYLAH D - 1
• ISLA J - 1
• WILLOMINA S - 1
• JARELY O - 1
• ADRIEL L - 1
• JAXON S - 1
• BRIA W - 1
• JOHN M - 1
• MATILDA M - 1
• KELAYA A - 1
• NYASHA G - 1
• XIMENA V - 1
• MIKYLEE G - 1
• HAYDEN G - 1
• APOLLO F - 1
• MALACHI G - 1
• PAISLEE T - 1
• ELIAS M - 1
• TYLEN G - 2
• ROWYN K - 2
• ARHAAN K - 2
• AMARE A - 2
• LEIA R - 2
• LEIA R - 2
• ELISEO S - 2
• RYLEIGH R - 2
• EMMA R - 2
• FREDERICK S - 2
• ALICE A - 2
• MELONY R - 2
• MICAELA M - 2
• JOSIAH E - 2
• EMILIANO M - 2
• NATALIE H - 2
• TYLEN G - 2
• DAVIS S - 2
• HAVEN H - 2
• ROWYN K - 2
• MAXWELL S - 2
• VERENA S - 2
• KELSIE C - 2
• ADALYN W - 2
• BOWEN C - 2
• JAYLIND G - 2
• ADA C - 2
• PERSEPHONIE R - 2
• KALI P - 2
• TRINITY H - 2
• PETER G - 2
• MALACHI H - 2
• TRE H - 2
• Z'MYA D - 2
• MAXEN S - 2
• ATHEN G - 3
• ISRAEL K - 3
• DO'MINIKO W - 3
• DO'MINIKO W - 3
• ANNALISE N - 3
• AUTUMN G - 3
• JACOB P - 3
• MADELINE R - 3
• TEENA M - 3
• AYDENN R - 3
• LEAH G - 3
• ASHER R - 3
• AVA R - 3
• JACQUELINE P - 3
• GIOVANNI I - 3
• MILO N - 3
• ALEXANDRIA C - 3
• THOMAS T - 3
• DECLAN J - 3
• DESMOND R - 3
• KEAGEN W - 3
• JACKSON V - 3
• EMILY S - 3
• KAHMILLE F - 3
• EMILIO G - 3
• LA'DAIYA T - 3
• ADDISON A - 3
• EMELIA G - 3
• PHINEHAS G - 3
• PHINEHAS G - 3
• RILEY K - 3
• ELLIOTT K - 3
• HUNTER B - 3
• MA'SIAH F - 3
• ABRAHAM T - 3
• JOIE P - 3
• JAMARI C - K
• IZZY F - K
• EVAN T - K
• EVELYN V - K
• CAROLINA M - K
• RAMSES G - K
• SCHUYLER S - K
• CHANCE W - K
• DAVI X - K
• ELIORA P - K
• GUNNER A - K
• TAHLIA H - K
• ROBERTO P - K
• NYELI R - K
• JAXSEN L - K
• HATTIE C - K
• SAMANTHA S - K
• GEORGINA D - K
• WAYLAND E - K
• JOHN A - K
• BRYSON W - K
• NATALEIGH R - K
• CATHERINE G - K
• KARTERRAE Y - K
• BEVI P - K

We would like to take a moment and give a big shoutout to scholars for taking on the RESPONSIBILITY of preparing and doing their best on map testing this week. It was awesome to have scholars come up to us to tell us how they improved their scores. This just shows that even when the work is hard we Persevere and we Get It Done. It is a GREAT feeling when you see your hard work pay off. Thank you TLA families for making sure our scholars were at school and on time to take the MAP test. Great job scholars!

January is all about new beginnings! Not only is it the new year, but this week at TLA, we began Semester 2… the 2nd half of the school year already. Wow! This is a perfect time to take a look at your child’s school attendance in Skyward and reflect. What do you notice? Maybe ask yourself: What’s going well? What are some opportunities for improvement? Perhaps there are parts of the morning routine (like setting out clothes, packing a backpack or lunch, etc.) that could be shifted to the evening so that your mornings don’t feel so rushed. If you notice that your child seems overly tired, what if you shifted bedtime to just 15 minutes earlier? Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a BIG difference. Help your child start each day set up for success and ready to learn… and together we can crush those new year goals!

If you have questions or concerns about your child’s attendance, we are here to help! Please reach out to the School Social Worker, Mrs. Nitz, at (608) 690-5158 or jennifer.nitz@tlabeloit.com

TLA 2022-2023 Average Attendance - 93.32% - increase from last week!

TLA Goal - 95%

This week middle and high school scholars interested in becoming a therapist, social worker, or police officer participated in an individual career chat. During the career chat scholars learned about the career and had the opportunity to ask specific questions connected to their interests. These opportunities help build soft skills, confidence, and communication. Thank you to the volunteers that took time out of their day to share career information with the scholars.

Scholars in K4A participated in a virtual tour of Synergy Farms, where their virtual cow LuLu lives. Scholars learned about the farm, shelters, feed, milking process, and how the milk is used to make other foods. They got to see very young calves too!

The middle school Citizenship and Service exploratory wrapped up quarter 2 with their service project. The project was designed to thank TLA staff for all their hard work. Scholars made goodie bags and cards for the staff. The staff appreciated the yummy snacks and gratitude on the last day of the quarter.

UW-Madison's College of Engineering is offering two programs this summer. Scholars entering 9th or 10th grade can attend a free virtual one week program where they will experience the engineering design process firsthand through design kits mailed to them. If interested apply here. In addition scholars interested in engineering and entering 11th grade can participate in a free, three-week residential program. Participants will experience campus living while getting a sense of what it means to be a Badger Engineer. If interested apply here. Both programs are designed to introduce engineering concepts and encourage scholars to explore engineering.

Quarter 3 club sign-up will close Monday, January 23rd. Clubs will start the week of January 30th. Please have your scholars sign- up here if they are interested in participating in a club this coming quarter. Scholars must re-sign up even if they were in the club quarter 2. Scholars will be notified of participation and billed $10 through Skyward next week.

2-2-2 Rule

Scholars are ineligible to participate in a club if they fall into any of the categories below for the previous quarter:

• Two or more F’s or a GPA less than 2.0

• Two or more Unexcused absences

• Two or more school suspensions

Congratulations to wrestlers Brandon Martinez-Cruz and Dylan VanFleet on their 1st place finishes and Lady Martinez-Cruz who placed at the Belmont Invitational!

Upcoming Athletic Events:

Saturday, January 28th

JV Wrestling @ Big Foot Invitational 9:00am

Please check your calendars as there have been a few dates rescheduled.

All athletic schedules are available at TLA Athletic Schedules. You can also download the rschooltoday “Activity Scheduler” to get notifications and updates for each team.

January

Career Focus - Arts and Communication

• 1/24 - SEAL-A-SMILE
• 1/26 - 1/27 - Parent/Teacher Conferences & STEAM Showcase
• 1/27 - NO SCHOLAR ATTENDANCE
• 1/30 - 2/24 - Character Virtue - EMPATHY
• 1/30 - Q3 Clubs Start

February

Career Focus - STEAM (including IT)

• 2/1 - Primary Awards Ceremony (K4 - 1st 8:15 - 9:00 am) (2nd - 3rd 9:15 - 10:00 am)
• 2/1 - 2/28 - Open Enrollment Window
• 2/2- Middle School Awards Ceremony (8:15 - 9:00 am)
• 2/2 - High School Awards (3:00 - 3:45 pm)
• 2/9 - Vision Screening: K4, K5, 1st, 7th
• 2/11 - Someone Special and Me Dance (2:00 - 4:00 pm) ***Please note time change***