Lion's Den
Lakeview Family Newsletter - October 19
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Grandparent's Day
The Brewers are in a "must win" situation tonight.
We are in a "must win" situation for our children in this building and across SM every day.
You see, when I put this Brewer's sweatshirt on today, I HOPE that I get to wear it again during the World Series. I HOPE I'm not going to put it away until next Spring. But that's all I have - hope. I'm not on the field, I'm not on the Brewer's staff, I'm not a talent scout - nothing. All I can do is hope.
You are here today because you realize that our students need more than just "hope".
You are here today because none of us are spectators just watching this game play out.
You are here today because you are players - valuable players - on this team that we call Lakeview.
We have incredible players on our team, and you're going to meet them in our classrooms today. The teachers we have here are the very best. And they play like every day is a "must win" for our students. Why? Because 86% of our high school students tell us that they want to go to a 4-year college or university, and we want to keep every door possible open for 100% of our Lakeview students.
So here's where you come in. Don't be a spectator in this game. All of you are here because you love a kid in our school. Make sure they are reading. Buy them books and games that make them think. Talk to them. Take them to the library - any library - when they come over. Don't waste a minute with them! Our students are up to bat and every "at bat" we have is a chance to score.
If you still have pre-school aged kids in your family, please make sure your family is doing four things:
• Talk to them
• Read to them
• Sing to them
• Make sure they have social experiences outside of home
If our youngest "batters" had those four experiences, they would be in great shape when they get to the major leagues here at Lakeview.
Hope is great for the Brewers tonight, but it's not enough for our students.
Thank you for coming today - I hope you enjoy your visit!
In the gym
4th grade
2nd grade
Teacher Newsletters
Please click the links below to find the teacher newsletter for your student(s):
4K - newsletter for all classes
Kindergarten - newsletter for all classes
2nd Grade - newsletter for all classes
3rd Grade - newsletter for all classes
Upcoming Events
October 29 - A Milwaukee Admiral's player comes to read to our 5th grade students.
ADMIRAL'S SHIRT DAY - everyone (5K through 5th grade) please wear the blue Admiral's shirt you received for free on this day!
November 6 - No School for students - this is a Tuesday, so it's a little different. Voting will take place in schools and our teachers will have a professional development day on November 6.
November 7 - Picture make-up day
November 8 - PTO meeting in the Lakeview library from 7-8 p.m.
November 15 - mark your calendars for Lakeview Movie Evening. This is a Thursday dinner-time event. More information will follow, and students will vote on the movie in November. Thank you to our PTO for sponsoring this event!
Mindset
• Praise effort (not talent)
• Look at failures as chances to learn
• Recognize that the way we talk as adults is a model for our students' mindsets
Please see this link for even more ways to help students have a growth mindset in school.
Spirit Wear
Early Childhood Screenings
Are you interested in being a substitute in our schools?
Annual Notices for October
Information on the Upcoming Referendum
VOTE November 6!
Investing in our Future: Safe, Strong, Successful
Find answers to frequently asked questions, including the estimated tax impact, at www.SoMilwReferendum.org.
Lakeview Elementary School
Email: csepersky@sdsm.k12.wi.us
Website: lakeview.sdsm.k12.wi.us
Location: 711 Marion Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI, USA
Phone: 414-766-5252
Twitter: @sepersky