Lane Intermediate Community Message
October 20, 2017 Patriot Pride @LaneWAWM
Boo Grams
Wisconsin Forward Exam Results
October is Kindness Month at Lane Intermediate!!!
There will be other KINDNESS events and activities throughout the month that will be announced!
Happenings at Lane!
October 20 -- PTA Glow Dance 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 24 -- Lane Parent Project Meeting
October 26 -- Comedy Sportz Attendance Incentive
October 27 -- NO SCHOOL
November 7 -- Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL
Attendance Matters - Get to Class = Comedy Sportz October 26th
Part of Lane Intermediate and the district's improvement processes is to improve overall attendance to 94% - making it to class on time helps us all reach this goal!
Lane Intermediate - School Resource Officer (SRO)
Lane's SRO started the week of October 2nd - any questions please contact Lane Administration.
Clubs and Sports at Lane Intermediate
Times and dates for the following will be shared through the community message as well as by the staff leading the opportunities.
- Cross Country - Season in Progress
- Boy's Basketball - Season in Progress
- Chess/Game Club - Wednesdays 3:00-4:15
- Saturday Open Gyms
- Student Council - In Progress
- School of Rock - Wednesdays 3:00 to 4:30
- Tech Club - Tuesdays 3:00-4:00
- Hallway Beautification Club
- Yearbook Club
- Math Club/Mathlete - In Progress...please see Mr. Kloiber
- Media Club - Thursdays 3:00-4:00
- Art Studio Club - Wednesdays 3:00-4:00
- SkillsUSA - SkillsUSA is a professional organization that encourages students development of personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. Being a part of SkillsUSA will allow students the opportunity to get involved in the community and be connected with professionals in their field of interest. This is new to Lane this year and our middle school students, yet is established at the high school level. Anyone is welcome to join and some will be asked due to teacher recommendations. limit 10 students and it is run by Mrs. Ustruck. See her for details.
- Others to be announced.....
Art Room/Club Wish List
Glue sticks
Magazines
Newspaper
Small to medium cardboard boxes, cardboard to cut into rectangular sheets
Colored markers in good condition
Pencils
Scissors
Paper of various kinds
Black sharpies
Large old button down shirts for smocks
8th Grade Career Fair - Monday, November 20 - 8:30-10:30 am
Lane is excited to announce we will be running our second annual Career Fair on Monday, November 20 from 8:30 to 10:30 am. We will again be using an arena-style format in our auxiliary gym with 8th graders visiting tables and gathering information about various careers.
This is where we need your help. Last year, we had many Lane parents volunteer their time and share their careers with our students. We are looking for professionals in the following fields to participate in the Career Fair, but any and all career fields are welcome. Please contact one of us if you can volunteer or if you know of someone that we should contact. Thank you so much.
Kyle Malin/Lane School Counselor Christine Piotrowski/Lane School Counselor
(414)329-6600 (ex7438)/malink@wawmsd.org (414)329-6600 (ex6614)/piotc@wawmsd.org
Audio Visual Professionals: photographer; videographer
Carpenter
Journalist
Electrician
Broadcaster
Chef
Performing Arts
Travel & Tourism
Agriculture Industry
Website Developer
Banker
Attorney
Human Resources
Engineers
Accounting
Cosmetology
Government Personnel
Dog Groomer
Physical Therapist
Welder
Occupational Therapist
Automotive
Speech Pathologist
Real Estate
Lab Researcher
Veterinarian
Programming and Software Development
Graphic Artist
Correctional Officer
Tool & Die
Marketing Professionals
Military
Advertising Manager
Airline Industry
Pharmacist
Construction
Video Game Developer
Dental Hygienist
Medical Professionals
Personal Trainer
Plumber
Coaches
PTA UPDATE
Glow Dance TODAY Friday, October 20th from 6-8 pm $2 for PTA members $5 for non PTA members concessions and other items available at small fees. You can still sign up for a Lane PTA membership to get in on the discount for the dance!
Schwans fundraiser in going on now through November 15th our campaign # is 34443
Need to get some easy meals or know anyone that orders from Schwans share our link and a percentage will come back to Lane PTA!
https://www.schwans-cares.com/campaigns/34443-lane-intermediate-pta
Spirit Wear sale is starting early! Now through November 12th!!! Check out the awesome Lane spirit wear to show your PATRIOT PRIDE!!
Here is the link to order: https://www.dunnssportinggoods.net/team-spirit-wear?field_teams_tid=365
Thank you for all your support to help our scholars and Lane PTA!
Any questions email laneintermediatepta@gmail.com
Student Services News
Social Emotional Learning Lessons
During the past two weeks, counselors have been to all 6, 7, and 8th grade classrooms delivering lessons on social media manners, sexual harassment, and inappropriate technology use including sexting. Curriculum is always available for parents to review, and students have been encouraged to have open conversations with their parents/guardians. In the next few weeks, counselors will be delivering lessons on Mindfulness to all our Lane students.
Sensitive Student Issues
A school community is a partnership between the staff at Lane Intermediate and the families that make up our community. At times the students at Lane need support that goes beyond the teacher-student or parent-student relationship. These periods of time may revolve around friendship issues, family divorce, depression or anxiety, self-injury, trauma, thoughts of suicide, or other.
When students demonstrate behaviors considered at-risk, they may need support from their parents/guardians but also from school staff, student services staff, or outside community supports. Additionally, students who have friends that are exhibiting at-risk behaviors may need support in understanding how they can support their peers as well as dealing with their own emotions and intense feelings surrounding such situations.
If your son or daughter is experiencing a trying time in their lives or is upset about an event or situation happening to a friend or peer, please be available to listen to them. Students may need help to identify emotions such as fear or being scared and may need your assurance that a wide range of feelings and experiences are to be expected. They may also need to be reminded that strong emotions can be experienced as physical symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, stomach aches, headaches, and irritability. Please watch for these symptoms and any other behavior changes.
Resources
Below are resources that are offered by the School District of West Allis West Milwaukee as well as Lane Intermediate. Please know that Lane school counselors are committed to helping partner with parents/guardians in navigating the pre-teen and teen years. Counselors are available to consult and provide resources as may be needed. Highlighted are only a few of the services provided. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Nurturing Program for adolescents ages 11-17 and their parents/parent figures
Counseling groups: Stress/Managing Emotions/Loss/Positive Friendships
Check in/Check out with goal setting
Collaborative Support Teams
Crisis Counseling
Community Referrals & Resources
District Nurse Contact
School Psychology Consult
Parents and guardians may also want to check out the following resources on developing and growing positive parent/pre-teen and teen relationships:
(414) 671-0566/Free confidential phone counseling about any parenting issue
Lane Intermediate Student Services Counselors
Christine Piotrowski
(414) 329-6600 (ext. 6614)/piotc@wawmsd.org
6th grade counselor/8th grade counselor for students with the last names beginning with A-L
Kyle Malin
(414) 329-6600 (ext.7438)/malink@wawmsd.org
7th grade counselor/8th grade counselor for students with the last names beginning with M-Z
Washington, D.C. Trip
We're planning a fantastic tour to Washington, D.C. on October 3 - 5, 2018. This unforgettable learning experience of a lifetime is being coordinated by Brightspark Travel.
Register online now!
http://portal.brightsparktravel.com/
Use the code below and register no later than:
November 20, 2017
TOUR WEB CODE:
TF4DM8Q
*A registration fee of $150.00 is required to secure a place on the tour