Lane Intermediate Community Message
November 21, 2017 Patriot Pride @LaneWAWM
Happy Thanksgiving!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Happenings at Lane!
November 22-24 -- Thanksgiving Break
November 29 -- 6th Grade Museum Field Trip
November 30 -- Band/Choir Concert @ 7:00PM
December 11 -- Dine-Out Night at Quaker Steak-N-Lube in New Berlin
December 12 -- Orchestra Concert @ 7:00PM
December 25-January 2 -- Winter Break
Understanding Secondary Grade Reports
Secondary Schools Grades 6 - 12
Every intermediate and high school teacher uses the Gradebook feature in Skyward to process progress reports, grade reports, and semester grade reports. As always, grades are calculated using points which are converted to a percentage and configured using the District grading scale. Once compiled, grade reports are posted online*. Parents and students use Skyward Family Access to view these reports on the Main Menu under GRADE REPORTS.
This year, after quarter grades are posted, there will be a continuous grade across semesters. In the past, because quarters have an unequal number of assessments (e.g., points) there was inequity when both quarters were averaged together at semester. Total points across a semester eliminates this imbalance and equally values the work a student does throughout the course. At semester, the grade is configured using the percentage of total points.
In high school, the semester grade will also include a final exam grade. Students will, as always, have access to their transcripts, a cumulative grade point average, and class rank as part of the grading system.
As always, we urge parents to contact the teacher if there is a question or concern regarding a grade. Skyward has an easy email feature for this purpose. For login information or assistance with Skyward access, contact the School Main Office.
*Paper copies of grade reports are available upon request in School Main Office.
Parent Project Dates and Update
We greatly appreciate the support and desire of those that participate in the LPP. Admittedly, we have jumbled ourselves and in an attempt to preplan have created some conflicts.
The good thing is that conflicts are coming from our partnership with the Institute for Personalized Learning, our own musical concert series, and our work with some outside organizations around trauma. The bad is that it has created conflict with our dates that we sent out earlier.
With some reorganization we will be having the LPP on the following dates:
January 16 (7-8:30pm) - focus learning trends & update on a Trauma Parent Night in Feb
March 20 (7-8:30pm) - Student safety & trauma
May 15 (7-8:30pm) - Updating the community on our building goals and setting the stage for 2018-2019
We apologize for having to readjust, cancel, change, but we appreciate your willingness to help us continue to grow and cultivate the best environment for the students at Lane.
FBLA
Meet and make friends with members of your own school and other schools across the country! Join in the fun and participate in local activities like pizza parties, business tours, and social activities.
Interested in joining? Fill out the attached local chapter membership application form by Friday, December 1st and return it to Mr. Napoli in room 220 (computer lab).
Don’t miss out on the fun!
Sincerely,
Matt Napoli
Lane FBLA Chapter President
FBLA Sign-Up Form
Please return to Mr. Napoli with check to Lane for $11, by December 1st
Yes, I want to join FBLA!
First Name:_________________________________________
Last Name:__________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________
City:________________________________________________
State: WI
Zip:__________________________________________________
Phone:______________________________________________
Email:_______________________________________________
Year in School:______________________________________
I was recruited by: Mr. NapoliSkyward Family Access
Skyward Family Access Goes Live!
Skyward Family Access (similar to Parent Portal on Infinite Campus) is now available to parents with students in the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. It enables you to make payments, update telephone numbers and email addresses, view student schedules and attendance, and check on student grades using any personal device! This important tool will help you monitor your child's progress in school and allow for increased communication with teachers.
While most records for Skyward Family Access are maintained by the District office (e.g., address changes can only be made at the WAWM Enrollment Center) there are some records that parents can maintain to ensure accuracy. We are asking parents to review and/or revise their home, cell, and work telephone numbers and email addresses. In addition, parents will be able to make food service and fee payments online.
Each parent/guardian active in Skyward has been sent a letter with personalized login and password information.
How do parents connect to Skyward Family Access?
Go to www.wawm.k12.wi.us
Click on the Quick Link: SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS
Enter the login: <<XXXX>>
Enter the password: <<XXXX>>
Users will be prompted to change their password.
Which devices can parents use to connect to Skyward Family Access?
Skyward Family Access works with any laptop, ipad, or personal device. On an Android (google play store) and the Iphone (App Store); search for the SKYWARD application and download the free Skyward App to any personal device.
What help is being provided to parents using Skyward Family Access?
Parents can go to https://www.skyward.com/parents-and-students/family-access-toolkit/parents for a complete menu of online tutorials or click “Tutorials” on the Skyward Family Access quicklink.
Parents should call their School Main Office with questions regarding logins and passwords. Secretaries have been trained on how to reset accounts.
Parents can visit the WAWM Administration Building for individual assistance with logins and passwords.
8th Grade Planning Conference
Dear Grade 8 Parents/Guardians :
The School District of West Allis-West Milwaukee would like to make every effort to prepare your child for a smooth and successful transition to high school. We want to help scholars make informed decisions and strongly believe that it requires a collective involvement of the student, the family, and the school. To assist in this important endeavor, our Student Services staff will be holding Individual Planning Conferences with all 8th grade students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) during the months of December, January and February 2017-2018. A link to Sign-Up Genius was sent out to all emails, please sign up through this.
During each conference the following information and topics related to your child’s future will be covered:
High School Course Offerings & 9th Grade Course Selection
High School Extracurricular Activities
Academic Achievement
Academic & Career Planning
We consider these collaborative home and school efforts extremely important. Our goal is to meet with 100% of families and their 8th grade scholars. It is always a pleasure to work with families, and we look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Kyle Malin, School Counselor
(414) 329-7438
Christine Piotrowski, School Counselor
(414) 329-6614
Weather Guidelines
Recess
- We will always keep students in the building if the weather is below 15 degrees. (Wind chill will be a determining factor)
- Students can stay in the cafe and aux gym if we are holding inside recess. There will be adult supervision.
- Students are not allowed to exit the cafe or aux gym without adult permission and supervision.
- Students are NOT allowed to go upstairs during lunch unless they have a pass from a teacher.
- Staff inside the aux gym will be located near the exits and observing the climate inside the aux gym.
Morning
- Doors open for students eating breakfast at 7:15 am and to all students at 7:35 am.
- Students who arrive before that time will be outside until the doors open.
- We will always keep students in the building if the weather is at or below 15 degrees.
- Students can stay in the cafe if we are allowing them inside the building due to bad weather conditions. There will be adult supervision in the cafe.
- Bad weather includes raining, temperatures below 15 degrees, icy conditions on the playground area, and hail.
- We will use the aux gym, which is directly next to the cafe if the weather conditions are not friendly.
- Students are not allowed to exit the cafe or aux gym without adult permission and supervision.
- Students are NOT allowed to go upstairs during this time unless they have a pass from a teacher.
- Staff inside the aux gym will be located near the exits and observing the climate inside the aux gym.
AM
- Please be advised when the temperature is below 15 degrees and/or the windchill is excessive we will be opening up the cafe for students to enter the building at 7:00 until morning supervision is available at 7:15am.
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
- Robotics Club - Coming Soon - 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.....