September 21, 2023
September 29th, 2023
Ms. Riddle
Mrs. Gile
Message From the Principals
Greetings TLA Family!
Another week filled with learning and fun here at TLA! We were able to hold our 2nd All School Assembly this morning that centered on Respect as well as some competitions between Elementary School, Middle School and High School. Scholars played a Kahoot game about Hispanic Heritage Month and worked together to hammer in nails as we are closing out "Construction" month. It was our first Dress Down Day of the year as well and it was great seeing scholars individuality, smiles and competitive spirits shining throughout the day!
10/3 - Progress Reports sent home
10/6 - Spirit Day
10/9-10/13 - Spirit Week *More information below
10/14 - Homecoming Dance (7:00-10:00 pm High School Only)
10/17 - Oral Reading Assessment (K5-4) & MAZE (6-8)
10/17 - PLC Meeting (8:00-9:15 am)
10/18 - Picture Retake Day
Let's Do it! GO Lions!!
Tavi Riddle, Principal K4-5th (tavi.riddle@tlabeloit.com)
Janae Gile, Principal 6th-12th (janae.gile@tlabeloit.com)
General Information
Spirit Week (Homecoming)
Spirit Week, or as we are are starting to refer to it--Homecoming, is October 9th-13th. Homecoming is a time for scholars, staff, families and the community to come together and celebrate school spirit and pride. As we are continuing to grow and establish ourselves as not only a school, but establishing traditions specifically related to high school as well, this will be an exciting week for our scholars.
Themed Dress Up Days will be held throughout the week for ALL scholars. A flyer is below and all scholars will have presentations (and examples) provided next week in their classrooms as preparation.
- Monday (10/9): Tropical/Hawaiian Day
- Wear your best beach clothes to remind you of summer vacation!
- Tuesday (10/10): Favorite Color Day
- Wear your brightest clothes or favorite outfit!
- Wednesday (10/11): Pajama/Comfy Day
- Wear your favorite sweats or pajamas!
- Thursday (10/12): Decades Day
- Dress up like you lived in a different year, like the 1950's, 1990's, or any other time period.
- Friday (10/13) TLA Spirit or Sports Day
- Wear your TLA tops/pants or your favorite sports jersey!
As a reminder, pants should be rip-free, shoes must be close-toed and cover the heel, tops must be long enough to tuck into pants and skirts must cover the same amount as the TLA skirt. Jewelry should match the dress-up day attire . If scholars are not participating in the themed day, they should follow the general school dress code.
There will be additional decorating and festivities throughout the week as well. In addition, high school scholars meeting the grades, attendance and behavioral expectations will have a dance held Saturday night, October 14th, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at The Lincoln Academy. The theme will be "Disco Fever" and more information will be coming out to scholars and in the upcoming newsletters.
School Pictures are Ready!
View and order your scholar's pictures at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login. For security purposes you must use the same email address we have on file at TLA to create an account at Jostens Pix when accessing the photo.
Picture Retake is scheduled for October 18. Request a retake at the link above or email the yearbook advisor at theresa.wellnitz@tlabeloit.com.
Spirit Day
We just held our first "Dress Down" day this Friday and our first Spirit Day is coming up on October 6th. A couple of reminders regarding dress code for these days that are held monthly throughout the year, scholars may wear any TLA spiritwear top, TLA-provided t-shirt, and/or TLA sweatpants (sold at Walnut Creek Apparel & Gifts) . Pants must be rip-free, shoes need to be closed-toe, and skirts must be knee-length Spiritwear may now be ordered from Walnut Creek Apparel & Gifts. You may place an order online or visit them in person at 408 E Grand Ave, Beloit.
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.
Back to School Forms Still Needed for Many Scholars
The Lincoln Academy decided to go digital this school year. Our Back to School forms are required for all families annually and can be found by logging into Skyward’s Family Access. These forms must be completed online. To families who have already submitted their forms, we sincerely appreciate your prompt response. However, it's important to note that we are still in need of forms from several families.
If you believe you have already submitted your forms, please take a moment to ensure you've completed step 3 (Complete 2023-24 Annual Forms) and clicked on the Submit button. This step is crucial to ensure that we receive your forms properly.
We'd like to emphasize that scholars who do not have their forms filled out will regrettably be unable to participate in school field trips and engage in school lab assignments.
To prevent any further inconvenience and to enable your scholar's full participation, we urge you to submit the required forms as soon as possible. If you've encountered any difficulties or have questions regarding the Skyward Family Access submission process, please do not hesitate to contact our school office. We are here to assist you every step of the way.
Announcements
MS & HS Scholar IDs
It is essential to ensure that your Middle School (MS) and High School (HS) scholar(s) carry their Scholar IDs with them every day. These IDs serve various purposes, including taking attendance, borrowing Chromebooks, and checking out library books. When a scholar forgets their ID, they are required to visit the office for a replacement, incurring a cost of $1 for each new ID issued. Please note that the first ID cost is waived.
To avoid unnecessary costs, we kindly request that you:
Check Family Access Fee Management: Please review your Family Access Fee Management account periodically to see if any charges have been applied for ID replacements.
Remind Your Scholar: Encourage your scholar to remember to bring their ID with them daily to avoid inconveniences and potential charges.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact the school 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 October 17th! We look forward to seeing you there!!
Toys for Tots--Opportunity to Donate or Sign Up
Rising Queens of Beloit are working with Toys for Tots and will be holding their 3rd Annual Toy Drive at Telfer Park in Beloit on October 7th from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. You may bring new, unwrapped toys to the drop off location. (See flyer for more details)
If you are interested in registering to participate in receiving items later this year, you may register HERE starting October 1st.
For more information on either of these opportunities, see the flyers linked in this newsletter.
Attendance Corner
Attendance--How Are We Doing So Far???
Our school-wide attendance goal at TLA is 95% or higher, and (drumroll)....
We are currently at 95.47%!
Out of 626 total scholars, 287 have 100% attendance, which is AMAZING!!
465 scholars are meeting and/or surpassing the 95% goal (74.28% of all scholars).
90 scholars are in the 90-94% range and getting closer to meeting the 95% goal.
Let’s work together to make October an even better month for attendance here at TLA.
If your family/scholar is facing any barriers with attendance at school, we’d love to connect with you to help!
You may contact the School Social Worker, Mrs. Nitz, at (608) 690-5158 or jennifer.nitz@tlabeloit.com with any attendance support needs.
Academics
Academic Updates
- Quarter one progress reports will be emailed home on Monday.
- Please be sure that you watch for the email from Skyward and that it doesn't go to your spam folder.
- For further grade and assignment details, go to Skyward, Family Access, Grades. Then you be able to their the score on every assignment or test.
- High School Edgenuity grades can be seen at any time by parents/guardians by having your child log into their account. Their grade and pace can be seen on their landing page. Please note in their progress report that TLA uses the overall grade, not the actual grade for report cards.
Low Tech, High Engagement Fun Today
High School Solar System Presentations
Athletics
Athletic Update & Upcoming Events
This Week’s Athletic Events
Monday, October 2nd:
JV2 Girls Volleyball Home vs. South Beloit 5:00 pm
JV1 Girls Volleyball Home vs. South Beloit 6:30 pm
Tuesday, October 3rd:
JV2 Girls @ Oregon 5:30 pm (3:45 bus)
Thursday, October 5th:
JV Cross Country @ Du-Pec Invitational 4:30pm (Bus 3:30)
Saturday, October 7th:
JV Volleyball @ Abundant Life Invitational 8:45am (Bus time 7:15am)
JV Cross Country @ Black Flag Invitational 9:00am (Bus 7:30am)
Please download the rSchool app (blue baseball cap pic above) or follow the Athletic Calendar for schedule updates.
Clubs
Quarter 1 Clubs
Quarter 1 Clubs are off to a great start. Check out what our new elementary Girls Scout Club has been up to! The Daisies have just begun their "Think Like an Engineer" journey to earn a new badge. This is a STEM-based journey that uses the design thinking process to solve problems.
Quarter 2 club sign will be coming out soon.
Careers
Construction Careers
This week middle and high school scholars interested in careers in construction had the opportunity to attend an industry field trip and a panel. We toured Mid-States Concrete and also met with their Human Resources Manager to learn more about the company. An interior designer from Angus Young Architects and a Real Estate Developer from Alexander Company came to talk to the scholars about careers in construction. The scholars asked questions about daily job tasks, training and education, salary, and their favorite part of their jobs.
College and Career Counseling News
Junior Planning Meetings
If your scholar is a Junior it is time to schedule their Junior Planning Meeting. Mrs. Wolf is available to meet with scholars and their guardians between October 9th-October 31st at The Lincoln Academy. This 11th grade conference is designed with your scholar’s individual plan and needs in mind to focus on their interests, education and career development. We highly encourage your participation in this conference as we discuss the following:
- Vision for the future
- Needs based on post secondary plans (work, military, 2 year or 4 year college/university)
- Educational Plans/Course Selection
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Letters of Recommendation
- Scholarships
Junior Planning Meetings will take approximately 30 minutes. Please call (608) 690-5117 or email Mrs. Wolf (erin.wolf@tlabeloit.com) before October 5th to schedule your scholar's meeting. By working together we can strive towards a meaningful educational experience and a productive plan as determined by your scholars' needs!
Message From the Deans
Hello TLA Families,
What another great week at TLA as we continue to reach towards our goal of having 100% of scholars in uniform. As we all know, TLA's dress code policy requires all scholars to be in uniform. We have seen an increase in jeans being worn. Jeans, even if they are black, are not part of TLA's dress code. If you need support or have questions about this policy, please contact Mrs. Anderson or Mr. Cieplewski with any questions.
Thank you for all of your support. Let's have a great year!!
Ryan Anderson, Dean K4-5th Grade (ryan.anderson@tlabeloit.com)
Robert Cieplewski, Dean 6th-12th Grade (robert.cieplewski@tlabeloit.com)
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Cieplewski
Community Connection
Pumpkin Walk
The City of Beloit Public Works Parks and Recreation Division is getting into the Halloween spirit with a Pumpkin Walk on Tuesday, October 17th from 6-7 pm at Eagles Ridge Park. There will be LED lanterns along the 1/3 mile path. No registration required--just come and enjoy a fall walk.
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