L.B. Clarke Family News
April 9, 2021
An Exciting Start to 4th Quarter!
Teaching and reinforcing school expectations and procedures is another aspect of this week that is like the beginning of the school year. Students are very excited to be back in classrooms with more of their friends, so we need to help them remember The Raider Way... how we take care of ourselves, each other, and this place. The staff will be taking extra time and care over the next few weeks to re-teach and reinforce The Raider Way, classroom, and building-wide expectations.
We have started a busy month of April that will pass by quickly...
Next week, we will begin Forward testing. We will be administering the Forward Exam on Tuesdays and Wednesdays over the next three weeks. There will be an alternate schedule on those days to allow for time to administer the exam.
Parent-Teacher conferences will take place at Clarke the week of April 19-23. You will be hearing from your child's advisor, if you haven't already, to schedule a conference date and time. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child's advisor.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Monday, Apr 19, 2021, 08:00 AM
L B Clarke Middle School, Bellevue Place, Two Rivers, WI, USA
Wisconsin Forward Exam Begins Next Week
Please help students perform at their best by helping your child to:
- Get a good night's sleep (8-10 hours)
- Drink lots of water or healthy liquids
- Eat a good breakfast either at home or at school
- Take their time and do their best while taking the exam
If you have any questions, just give us a call at 794-1614 or email your child's advisor.
March SWAG Students!
Do You Truly Know What Your Kids Are Doing Online?
Thank you to all who joined us last night for the first webinar in our 3 part series, "Do you truly know what your kids are doing online?" In case you were not able to attend, we have recorded the first webinar for you to watch and we hope that you will join us next Wednesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 21 at 6 pm for part 2 of the webinar and a Q&A panel session the following week.
Webinar Recording: See attached google drive link!
Social Media Presentation Part 1.mp4
Google Slide Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fiqzfc4muRru94M4qqMxxL10NVxLnOoF2Kmd1fHQwYo/edit?usp=sharing
Question Form: https://forms.gle/EMXkRq8r2C8PsU2a7
Common Sense Media Resource: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
We look forward to seeing you next week!
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Areas
Beginning April 6th, we will have nearly double the traffic in our drop-off/pick-up areas. It is very important that we all exhibit patience and grace during these times. The front and back areas run smoothly when everyone follows the procedures that have been put in place.
FRONT CIRCLE DRIVE (GRADES 7 AND 8):
- Pull as far forward as possible.
- You may be asked to drive back around if your child takes too long to exit school.
- There will be ONE lane of traffic through the circle drive.
- Children may NOT walk between cars or through traffic.
- Children should only cross at the corners or crosswalks.
- DO NOT Park across the street and call your children across through traffic or call them out to your car while you wait in line in the street. This is VERY dangerous.
BACK CIRCLE DRIVE (GRADES 5 AND 6):
- Pull as far forward as possible up to the STOP line.
- You may be asked to drive back around if your child takes too long to exit the school.
- DO NOT drive over the center hashed area in the circle drive.
- There will be ONE lane of traffic through the circle drive.
- You may pull out into the bypass lane and leave once you have picked up your child, but please drive slowly and do not double park.
- Children may NOT walk between cars or between traffic.
- Students may ONLY be in the unhashed areas near the school. Do not call them to your car. THIS SLOWS THE LINE DOWN.
- ONLY bus traffic is allowed in the parking lot next to the gym and the “bus only” lane behind the school.
- There is no parking on the west side of Parkway Boulevard. DO NOT park across the street and call your children across through traffic. This is VERY dangerous. Use the circle drive.
If you have multiple children, please choose one site to drop off and pick-up. You do not need to do two stops.
The entire pick-up area is cleared out in between 5-10 minutes each day. The first few days of school are a little bit busier, but it settles down. Please plan when you will be at school to meet your child(ren) so you, or they, aren't waiting. With a little patience, everyone can get where they need to go and be safe at the same time.
The Golden Raider: Mrs. Bauer-Sikhosana
Let's Do Our Part!
Please help keep students in our buildings, athletes in their sports, and everyone healthy by doing the following:
- Wear a mask when out and about
- Physical distance of at least 6 feet
- Wash/sanitize your hands
- Sanitize frequently touched surfaces
- Do not attend large gatherings
- Stay home if you are sick.
We all have to work together to stay safe and stay in school.
Families Engagement Survey - Students with Disabilities
Dear Families,
The Two Rivers Public School district is in the process of gathering input from families around our parent/family engagement efforts as they relate to students with IEPs. Please check your inbox for an email from tworiversschooldistrict@trschools.k12.wi.us. This email provides the link for our Family Engagement Survey. We appreciate your honest feedback and look forward to using the information to improve our family engagement efforts. If you have multiple children with IEPs, you will receive a link to provide input on your experiences for each child.
If you did not receive an email, or if you prefer a paper copy, please contact Jodyne Pagel at Central Office - (920)793-4560. Surveys should be completed by June 30, 2021. Thank you for your partnership!
Bridgett Klein - Director of Pupil Services
Athletics Update...
Our spring sports seasons are getting underway next week. Starting Monday, April 12, track athletes will meet in the gym to begin their practices for the season. On Monday, April 19th, Golf and Tennis will begin practices. Tennis practice is at the high school and there will be a transfer bus. Golf practice will be held at Eastwin Valley Golf Course. All practice schedules are linked to that specific sport on the school website, under the athletics tab.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI3wYKh66HrUdA4WyBQNKYqfeyQ98ZCL7OPkhPFt5nnqxzPA/viewform
Tennis Sign-Up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLw6zv18JMrTuAW4UN4Izik_mPLr0iM7tL51COYfj_8Y6NTA/viewform
Track Sign-Up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVAhWzwFA32SueTNCHeOsrpDZdH7qPfI5w0HTAtbk2iaeSIg/viewform
From Your Student Services Team...
Spring has sprung!… and getting outside as the weather warms up can do wonders for our mental health. After a long winter and a year-long pandemic, spring can also be a great time to evaluate our social media habits, as well as those of our children. For some easy to use tips on how to monitor time spent online as well as social media content, please click on the link below…
Have a wonderful week!
https://www.verywellfamily.com/cut-kids-screen-time-for-health-621154
Free Parent/Caregiver Wellness Workshops
Why: To empower, strengthen and transform parents and caregivers in their social, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being so they can better support and care for the ones they love.
How: Virtual Zoom Meetings
To Register, email jodyne.pagel@trschools.k12.wi.us
When: Second Monday of every month starting Feb. 8, 2021
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Feb. 8 - Breathe for Beginnings
March 8 - Breathe for Presence
April 12 - Breathe for Communication
May 10 - Breathe for Collaboration
June 14 - Breathe for Harmony
Led by: Maren Slickman, Stephanie Korte
Two Rivers Public School District
Breathe for Change Yoga and Social-Emotional Learning FacilitatorsWorkshop Description:
This free hour long workshop will guide participants through a wellness experience like no other. Each workshop will be grounded in a theme of wellness and self-care. We will begin with a settling in activity, move through breath awareness, mindful movement, community connections, a focus activity, a creative expression activity and end with relaxation.
To Register, email jodyne.pagel@trschools.k12.wi.us
We hope you will join us!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact:
Maren Slickman maren.slickman@trschools.k12.wi.us or
Stephanie Korte stephanie.korte@trschools.k12.wi.us
A Note from the Two Rivers Ecumenical Pantry
NO ONE – NO CHILD, NO ADULT, NO FAMILY – NO ONE in our community should be going hungry. The Two Rivers Ecumenical Food Pantry is here to provide food assistance to anyone in need. The pantry hours are Monday 8:30 till Noon, Wednesday from 9:00 till 12:30, and Friday from 8:30 till Noon. The pantry phone number is 920-793-5364.
All you have to do is call on any morning when the pantry is open and we will give you a pick-up time. During these pandemic times we cannot not allow clients to enter the pantry. However, we will pack your food and put the cart outside with your first name and last initial on. The food pantry is located at 1902 22nd Street in Two Rivers. We look forward to a time soon when we can again serve you inside the building.
Opportunity for 8th Graders!
TR Rec Department Offerings
TR TEEN NIGHTS
Upcoming Events for April
Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum: Printing Activity
Friday, April 9 6:00-8:00 PM | 5th-8th Grades | FREE
More details soon!
Cosmic Dodgeball @ Parks & Rec
Friday, April 16 7:00-9:00 PM
Not your average dodgeball: a cosmic light show, great music, and glow-in-the-dark balls! Wear light colors for maximum glow. For 5th-12th graders. $2 per person. Concessions available for purchase. Advance registration required at trrec.activityreg.com. Masks required.
Playing Through Printmaking via Zoom
Sponsored by Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum
Friday, April 23 6:00-8:00 PM
For 5th-12th graders. Free! Registration required. Visit tinyurl.com/trteennightapril for more details and to register.
Lester Public Library: Dr. Who Trivia Kahoot!
Friday, April 30 6:30-8:00 PM
For 5th graders and older. A free virtual game night: Unleash your vast Dr. Who knowledge! Starting April 12, register at lesterlibrary.org. Make a super-cool Dr. Who sonic screwdriver pen (while supplies last). Download the Kahoot app (or access online) and join Ms. Terry via Zoom for the event.
Make Sure You Are Receiving District Messages!
L.B. Clarke Middle School
Email: timothy.wester@trschools.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.trschools.k12.wi.us/schools/lbc/
Location: 4608 Bellevue Place, Two Rivers, WI, United States
Phone: (920) 794-1614
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Two-Rivers-Public-Schools-194601570552333/?ref=page_internal
Twitter: @lbclarkeraiders