January 2nd, 2024
January 2nd, 2024
Ms. Riddle
Mrs. Gile
Message From the Principals
Greetings TLA Family!
While we hope everyone had a wonderful winter break, we also hope that all our scholars and families are excited and ready to get back into our learning and growing routines at TLA starting tomorrow morning!! Re-establishing routines and expectations will be a focus for all of us!!
As you are getting ready for tomorrow morning and setting out uniforms, all-black socks/shoes, etc, don't forget about sending warm weather gear (with scholar names on them) as we continue through the ever-changing Wisconsin winter!!
Upcoming Events:
1/3 - Resume TLA Classes
1/3 - 1/31- ACCESS Testing Window
1/ 8 - 1/11 - K5 – 8 MAP Growth Assessment
1/3 - 1/31 - Re-enrollment Window
1/10 - Last Day of Butter Braid & Cookie Dough Fundraiser
1/11 - Primary Family Movie Night (5:00 - 7:00 pm)
1/12 - NO SCHOLAR ATTENDANCE - Records Day /Qtr 2 Ends
1/12 - Report Cards Due
Let's start the year STRONG!!! GO Lions!!
Tavi Riddle, Principal K4-5th (tavi.riddle@tlabeloit.com)
Janae Gile, Principal 6th-12th (janae.gile@tlabeloit.com)
General Information
School Breakfast & Lunch Information
If you'd like to see the menu for breakfast or lunch, please follow this link. As a general reminder, breakfast and lunches are free but there are also a la carte items available for purchase. Click here to see those options/prices. Money can be added to scholar accounts via e-funds or at the TLA main office.
Parent Leadership Council (PLC)
A general reminder that PLC offers an opportunity to all families where they can engage with TLA's leadership team beyond classroom level involvement. These meetings are always scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month from 8:00-9:15 in the Library.
The next meeting will be held on January 16th! We look forward to seeing you there!!
Re-Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year
Each year, parents are required to complete re-enrollment for all of their scholars planning on returning to TLA for the following school year. This re-enrollment requirement is only for current scholars attending TLA. The Re-Enrollment window for the 2024-2025 school year will open January 3rd and close January 31st. Parents will complete the process through their Skyward Family Access account. Please note that the State of Wisconsin requires proof of residency as part of the re-enrollment process. An email containing instructions on how to submit your re-enrollment will be coming out tonight. Please contact the school office at 608-690-5100 if you have any questions.
Announcements
Butter Braid & Cookie Dough Fundraiser
We have a little over a week left in our school wide Butter Braid & Cookie Dough Fundraiser where our goal is to have each scholar sell 5 items! Many of you sold over winter break and as of last night, we'd sold 200 items!! WAY TO GO!!!
For reference, here is the informational letter shared out in December and each of you should've received an email with a link to individual scholar "store" as well. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!!
Reminder, pick up will be on January 22nd from 4-6:30 for those scholars that sold more than 8 items.
Scholar Parking Reminder
For those of you with scholars that are driving to school, please remind them that they need to park behind Associated Bank, not in their actual parking lot. We will reiterate the information in the morning announcements as well.
Academics
- ACCESS testing continues for English Learners this week.
- K5-8th grade scholars will take the MAP Growth assessment when we return from winter break.
- The end of Quarter Two is January 11th so please be sure all missing or late work is submitted well in advance of then.
Attendance Corner
Attendance
Quarter 3 Clubs
Third quarter after-school clubs will begin the week of January 22nd. Clubs will run from 3:45-4:45 on scheduled days. Scholars interested in participating in a club should complete this form. Seats are limited--names will be drawn if more scholars request to participate than spots available. You will be notified through Skyward the week of January 15th if your scholar has a spot. Sign up for Quarter 3 clubs will end on Sunday, January 14th.
Scholars already in Book Quest will continue in Quarter 3. We are not accepting new enrollees for Book Quest at this time. Girl Scouts, Scholar Council, and eSports will have a few additional openings for Quarter 3.
Scholars are ineligible to participate in clubs if they fall into any of the categories below for quarter one.
- Two or more F's or a GPA less than 2.0
- Two or more Unexcused absences
- Two or more school suspensions
Please reach out to Mr. Shane Davie at shane.davie@tlabeloit.com if you have any questions regarding clubs.
Athletics
Winter Athletics Update
Upcoming Athletic Events:
- 1/4 - Boys JV1 Basketball vs. Milwaukee Riverside (5:30 @ TLA)
- Girls JV1 Basketball vs. Blackhawk (6:00 @ Blackhawk HS)
- 1/6 - JV Wrestling Tournament (9:00 @ Whitewater HS)
- 1/7 - MS Wrestling Tournament (9:00 @ Waterford HS)
- 1/9 - MS Girls Basketball vs. Faith Christian (4:30 @ TLA)
- Girls JV1 Basketball vs. Beloit Memorial (5:30 @ TLA)
- Boys JV2 Basketball vs. Williams Bay (5:30 @ Williams Bay HS)
- 1/11 - Boys JV2 Basketball vs. South Beloit (4:30 @ South Beloit HS)
- Boys JV1 Basketball vs. South Beloit (6:00 @ South Beloit HS)
- Girls JV1 Basketball vs. South Beloit (7:30 @ South Beloit HS)
- 1/13 - JV Wrestling Invitational (9:00 @ Big Foot HS)
- 1/14 - MS Wrestling Tournament (9:00 @ Belmont HS)
**Practice and Competition times, locations, and bus times can found on the TLA Athletic Schedule.
Community Connection
Rock County Warming Sites & Overnight Shelters
As the weather turns colder, we wanted to share the following resource with families regarding warming sites and overnight shelters in Rock County. When forecasted temperatures, real temperatures, or wind chills drop below 0 degrees in Rock County, the locations listed will operate as a warming site during their normal business hours. Please note any restrictions and other details in the spreadsheet.
If you have any questions or need additional resources, please reach out to Mrs. Nitz, School Social Worker at TLA, at (608) 690-5158 or jennifer.nitz@tlabeloit.com
Today's Dreamers Tomorrow Leaders Registration Open
Todays Dreamers Tomorrow Leaders focuses on career exploration and career etiquette classes for young ladies in 5th-10th grade. Each participant who completes the requirements will be able to attend the free event in which the girls will get dressed up, have dinner, and be paired with successful local businesswomen to practice their skills and begin networking. If interested in participating please click HERE to register.
If you are attending for the first time you are only required to attend first year classes and if you are
returning you are only required to attend three speaker classes.
The Lincoln Academy
Email: info@tlabeloit.com
Website: https://www.thelincolnacademybeloit.com/
Location: 608 Henry Avenue, Beloit, WI, USA
Phone: 608 690 5100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TLABeloit/
Twitter: @tlabeloit