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High-Performance Learning Newsletter for the School District of La Crosse Community

The School District of La Crosse recognizes the unique values, interests, and talents of each individual student. The District is committed to providing challenging program options for high-performance students to support their personal potential while developing their responsibility to our ever-changing society.

WELCOME BACK!

The School District of La Crosse High Performance Learning Staff is once again excited to serve all the amazing students of our district! This quarterly newsletter will highlight student success, provide information about district events, share resources, and make community connections! As the high performance learning program grows we are continuously expanding opportunities that give each child an opportunity to explore his or her strengths and talents. For more information about the HPL program, visit the website are e-mail Mr. Barribeau.

2019-2020 SDLAX HPL EVENTS

(HPL DISTRICT EVENTS ARE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS.)

Hour of Code: Thursday, December 12 . (FLYER)

Middle School Geo Bee: TBD

Middle School Innovation Showdown: TBD

Battle of the Books: Thursday, February 6

Matt Hessel-Mail Writing Showcase Kick-Off: January 22 (Entries Due March 4)

Aspiring Author Middle School Showcase: May

Who Will Be Smarter Than A Fifth Grader: April 18

Academic Biathlon: May

HPL Summer Symposium for All Students: July

(More information to come on each event!)

SDLAX HPL INTRODUCES THE ACADEMIC BIATHLON

The SDLAX HPL Academic Biathlon is a creative problem-solving adventure that teaches and rewards creative and divergent thought processes, cooperative brainstorming, general intellect, leadership and a flair for the dramatic–all while providing an entertaining and educational experience for all. Four-person teams will complete the Academic Biathlon while displaying good sportsmanship and teamwork. Each team will ultimately showcase the outcomes of creativity and positive risk-taking. This event is open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.

THE EVENTS

STEM SPRINT: Students work together to solve hands-on STEM challenges.

P.O.L.E. VAULT: An open-ended question from the “vault” leads to a team performance challenge and solution. (Problem Solve, Organize thought, Link together, and Entertain)

HPL HIGHLIGHTS!

This fall Spence Elementary fifth graders are developing their leadership skills in a Leadership Boot Camp Pilot. Research has suggested consistently and deliberately supporting students to be engaged as co-leaders and co-learners is an essential requirement for successful school climate and student achievement.

HPL TRAIT OF THE MONTH

A growth mindset is a belief that intelligence can be developed. Students with a growth mindset understand they can get smarter through hard work, the use of effective strategies, and help from others when needed. It is contrasted with a fixed mindset: the belief that intelligence is a fixed trait that is set in stone at birth.