G-E-T Middle School Update

I will try to update this newsletter weekly with some important things at the middle school along with some highlights of what students are doing.

Congrats to this week's Caught Being Good winners. Way to go middle school students!

Our choir students brought joy and cheer with their Monday concert. It was also fun to see the high school and middle school students together.

The 6th Grade science classes took a field trip to the Centerville Curling Club on Thursday. They have been learning about force, motion, and Newton's Laws of Motion. We had a fantastic day learning about these concepts! A huge thank you to the Centerville Curling Club for allowing us to visit and for teaching us how to curl!

G-E-T Middle School is looking for a Robotics Coach to coach our growing program. Responsibilities include competition in the local VEX Robotics league and potentially state competitions, facilitating and attending Robotics meetings/practices, helping students with their projects, recruiting team members, and securing necessary materials for competitions. Please let me know if you are at all interested!

This week we are going to collect non-perishable food items or hygiene products for the local food pantry. This includes canned goods, healthy snacks, ingredients for larger meals, soap, shampoo, and paper products for the home. Please bring whatever you are able to into your Core 1 starting on Monday, December 16th thru Thurs., Dec. 19th. When you bring in something for the food pantry your Core 1 teacher will give you a ticket. These tickets can then be put in buckets around the office to compete in the last day before break student/staff dodgeball game, help out your favorite dodgeball team or win another prize.

MONDAY - Breakfast -warm filled cereal bar Lunch - stuffed crust pizza

TUESDAY - Breakfast - breakfast burrito Lunch - cheeseburger, oven fries

WEDNESDAY - Breakfast -muffin w/cheese stick Lunch - tater tot hotdish, cheesy breadstick

THURSDAY - Breakfast - combo bar Lunch - tacos

FRIDAY - Breakfast -apple filled donut Lunch - turkey deli wrap

All meals are served with garden bar, fruit choices, low-fat milk and whole grain breads

December 16 - MS/HS Band Concert

December 17 - 4:30 boys basketball at Sparta

December 18 - 8:05-11:45 8th grade to WTC Career Day

December 23 - January 1 - Winter break

Congrats to this week's Caught Being Good winners. Way to go middle school studets!

6th Graders received a letter from Salva Dut this week. He is the founder of Water for South Sudan. 6th Graders read A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park this fall. The book is about Salva Dut's journey of survival during the Sudanese Civil War with themes of faith, perseverance, hope and valuing education.

In US history class, students re-enacted the Battle of Bunker outside the school with a sock war. The battle objective, strategy, and story of the battle were told, and then students got to throw socks at each other. This week students are writing 1st person perspective journals about the battles, contributions, and reasons for fighting in the Revolutionary War (not pictured).

Mr. Davis (Student teacher in P.E.) helped the 6th grade class make a giant cup tower with all 30 sets of the speed stacking cups (360 cups total). The favorite part was definitely getting to knock it over after the picture!

Students worked on following directions to put together Turkey Pretzels in resource math class.

Dear GET MIddle School Families,

The students in grades 6-8 will be having a Winter Activity Day. One of the activities involves creating greeting cards for the elderly in our communities (possibly nursing homes) or someone in their lives that is special to them. We are asking for donations of unwanted/extra holiday/winter cards. We will cut the back off and dispose of that part of the card. Please bring them to the office at the Middle School or send them with your child.

Kindest Regards,

Activity Day Team

December 9 - MS/HS Choir Concert

December 10 - 4:00 boys basketball at LaCrosse Longfellow

December 12 - 4:15 7th boys basketball vs Logan @ Ettrick Elem

December 12 - 4:15 8th boys basketball vs Logan @ G-E-T Middle School

December 16 - MS/HS Band Concert

December 17 - 4:30 boys basketball at Sparta

December 18 - 8:05-11:45 8th grade to WTC Career Day

From our school family to yours, we hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving! We are grateful for this amazing community and your continued support as parents

In 6th grade science, the students have been creating stories about superheroes. We have been learning about different types of energy and how it is transferred. The students have been creating superheroes with powers that connect to different forms of energy. The students had to explain the superpowers connection to the energy type.

MONDAY - Breakfast - mini blueberry waffles Lunch -crispy chicken wrap, sun chip, cole slaw

TUESDAY - Breakfast - Egg tacos. Lunch - baked potato bar , soft pretzel

WEDNESDAY - Breakfast -mini donuts Lunch - sloppy joe sandwich, smiley fries

THURSDAY - Breakfast - combo bar. Lunch - hot Italian sub, potato cubes

FRIDAY - Breakfast -scrambled eggs, sausage links, toast Lunch - chicken & waffles, sidekick slushie

All meals are served with garden bar, fruit choices, low-fat milk and whole grain breads

November 26 - 4:45 boys basketball at Tomah

November 27 - Dec 1 - Thanksgiving Break

December 3 - 4:15 7th boys basketball vs Holmen @ Ettrick Elem

December 3 - 4:15 8th boys basketball vs Holmen @ G-E-T Middle School

December 5 - 4:15 7th boys basketball vs Onalaska @ Ettrick Elem

December 5 - 4:15 8th boys basketball vs Onalaska @ G-E-T Middle School

December 9 - MS/HS Choir Concert

December 10 - 4:00 boys basketball at LaCrosse Longfellow

December 12 - 4:15 7th boys basketball vs Logan @ Ettrick Elem

December 12 - 4:15 8th boys basketball vs Logan @ G-E-T Middle School

December 16 - MS/HS Band Concert

December 17 - 4:30 boys basketball at Sparta

December 18 - 8:05-11:45 8th grade to WTC Career Day

November 24

Congrats to this week's Caught Being Good winners. Way to go middle school students!

This year, the middle school is recognizing outstanding student effort, behavior and ability by giving out Student of the Term awards. Each term, teachers nominate different students, discuss what they did ,and then select from each grade level. Students then get a chance to call home to tell their family and enjoy a family celebration breakfast. Way to go students.

Expectations for - Students

1. Middle school students will participate in daily meetings for core classes and attendance will be recorded.

2. Work and participation are not optional but required.

3. Students need to be visible if asked.

4. Students will be expected to log onto their iPads and use Google Meet to participate in classes.

5. If a student does not have internet access, they need to let their classroom teachers know ahead of time, and parents/guardians should notify the office for attendance purposes. Other work may be assigned to those without internet access. Completed work will be used to account for student attendance if students are unable to connect.

6. Virtual snow days will not include explore classes for middle school students. The expectation is that if there are multiple snow days, the explore teachers will communicate work that is expected to be completed.

As we are entering the cold weather stretch, it is important for students to come properly dressed at school. We will go outside unless it is below zero out

We will have off this next Wednesday thru Sunday for Thanksgiving break.

Our talented 6th grade artists have been hard at work creating tunnel books, a three-dimensional art project that truly tells a story! Students explored how art can bring a narrative to life, crafting scenes that draw you in—literally!

This project was packed with creativity and skill-building. Students brainstormed and sketched multiple ideas, refined their drawing techniques, and mastered the art of cutting and layering paper for a dynamic effect. Each tunnel book is a little world filled with imagination and stories waiting to unfold.

In Family and Consumer Science 2 (FCS-2)class, students are mastering the art of recipe writing by creating their very own copycat Crumbl Cookies! Chocolate Oreo, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Chocolate Caramel, and Chocolate Strawberry Raspberry, which will be the class favorite?

One of our Wednesday's Target Time activities is learning how to work on small engines. We are thankful Mr. Kemnitz is taking the time to show our students all these great things.

In loving memory of someone whose light we lost far too soon

As some of you may know, our district has experienced the loss of an incredible staff member who profoundly impacted countless lives. Gary Trim died unexpectedly on Tuesday.

Gary served as a bus driver in our district for many years and was a true champion and genuine supporter of the many students fortunate enough to ride his bus. His kindness, encouragement, and unwavering care left an immeasurable mark on thousands of students over the years. The loss of his spirit will be deeply felt throughout the G-E-T community.

Please keep Gary's family and all those who knew and worked with him in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.

If you need someone to talk to, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Student Services office for additional support. If you feel interested in writing out a note about Gary for his family, there are sheets available in the Student Services office. Together, we will honor Gary’s memory and support one another as a community.

Middle school students wear jerseys in Gary's honor.

MONDAY - Breakfast - strawberry mini bagel Lunch -calzone, marinara

TUESDAY - Breakfast - pancake on a stick. Lunch - chicken nuggets, cheesy potatoes, garlic breadstick

WEDNESDAY - Breakfast - Lunch -

THURSDAY - Breakfast - . Lunch -

FRIDAY - Breakfast - . Lunch -

All meals are served with garden bar, fruit choices, low-fat milk and whole grain breads

November 26 - 4:45 boys basketball at Tomah

November 27 - Dec 1 - Thanksgiving Break

December 3 - 4:15 7th boys basketball vs Holmen @ Ettrick Elem

December 3 - 4:15 8th boys basketball vs Holmen @ G-E-T Middle School

December 5 - 4:15 7th boys basketball vs Onalaska @ Ettrick Elem

December 5 - 4:15 8th boys basketball vs Onalaska @ G-E-T Middle School

December 9 - MS/HS Choir Concert

December 10 - 4:00 boys basketball at LaCrosse Longfellow

December 12 - 4:15 7th boys basketball vs Logan @ Ettrick Elem

December 12 - 4:15 8th boys basketball vs Logan @ G-E-T Middle School

December 16 - MS/HS Band Concert

December 17 - 4:30 boys basketball at Sparta

December 18 - 8:05-11:45 8th grade to WTC Career Day

November 15

Attention parents/guardians:

On Saturday, November 16th, at 2:00 p.m. there will be a test of our messaging system. The test will include a recorded phone call, text message, and email. Please contact your building secretary if you are not contacted.

A strong foundation in basic math facts is essential for your child's success in more advanced math concepts. Quick and accurate recall of these facts helps students solve problems efficiently and boosts their confidence in class. To support this learning, we encourage you to use 99 Math, an engaging online platform where students can practice and master their math facts in a fun, interactive way. It’s a great resource to reinforce what they’re learning in school and build their skills at home. 99 math. 99 math is also available on the students' iPads through Clever. All students have used this site at school.

On display for the month of November, 8th grade students created hand turkeys listing what they are thankful for.

There was a lot of excitement in 6th grade science today as it was "Build Day"! The students are working on creating balloon cars which they will trial run and race this week! We have had a variety of ideas and concepts for these cars! Here are some of the build day photos.

Middle school students in Business Explore enjoyed giving “Shark Tank Pitches” to their classes on businesses they created that solve everyday problems. Businesses ranged from an app that decides your dinner for the night, a streaming service for all sporting events, glasses that protects you from the things/people behind you, and so much more!

Target Time on Wednesdays is a little different compared to the rest of the week. If students are caught up on all their work, they may pick from a few choices of different activities.

November 18 - 4:15 boys basketball home vs. Arcadia Both 7th & 8th grade at the middle school, 1 game each

November 19 - 4:15 boys basketball home vs. West Salem - 7th @ Ettrick Elem, 8th @ the Middle School

November 21 - 4:45 boys basketball at Westby Middle School

November 22 - First day of new explore

November 27 -December 1- Thanksgiving Break

December 9 - Choir Concert

December 16- Band Concert

Menu for the week of November 11 - 15

Monday -Breakfast - cinni mini. Lunch - french bread pizza w/marinara

Tuesday - Breakfast - frosted long john w/sprinkles. Lunch - orange chicken, seasoned rice, stir fry veggies, grain snack

Wednesday -Breakfast - biscuits & gravy, sausage links. Lunch - nachos, refried beans, corn

Thursday - Breakfast - cheese omelet. Lunch - pulled pork sandwich, baby red potatoes

Friday - Breakfast - pancakes. Lunch - chili & cinnamon rolls

All meals are served with garden bar, fruit choices, low-fat milk and whole grain breads

Congrats to this week's Caught Being Good winners. Way to go middle school students!

The G-E-T Middle School yearbook is currently on sale for $19 until November 15, after this the cost goes up to $25. Now is the best time to order!

Click here to order a G-E-T Middle School yearbook.

The last chance to order one is February 21, 2025

If you prefer to pay by check or cash, please send it to the middle school office and I will get your student on the list.

Report cards have been mailed home. If you would like a paper copy, please call the office. 1-608-582-3500. There are lots of resources helping explain our reporting system at getschools.org. Go under the middle school page and look under academics. If you need help, please don't be afraid to reach out.

In 6th grade science, students worked on a ramp lab to learn about potential and kinetic energy.

Monday -Breakfast - cinni mini. Lunch - french bread pizza w/marinara

Tuesday - Breakfast - frosted long john w/sprinkles. Lunch - orange chicken, seasoned rice, stir fry veggies, grain snack

Wednesday -Breakfast - biscuits & gravy, sausage links. Lunch - nachos, refried beans, corn

Thursday - Breakfast - cheese omelet. Lunch - pulled pork sandwich, baby red potatoes

Friday - Breakfast - pancakes. Lunch - chili & cinnamon rolls

All meals are served with garden bar, fruit choices, low-fat milk and whole grain breads

Monday, Nov. 11th

Veterans Day Program - PAC @ 10:50 a.m.

School Board Meeting- High School Library @ 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV 14, 2024

Basketball: Boys 8th Game

4:15pm Aquinas - Aquinas Middle School, 315 S. 11th St.

Basketball: Boys 7th Game

4:15pm Aquinas Amie L. Mathy Boys & Girls Club

November 3

Congrats to this week's Caught Being Good winners. Way to go middle school students!

1st Term report cards will be emailed at the end of this week.

Some students are saying ,"Boo!" to drug use by spending their time painting ghoulish pumpkins!

This last Wednesday, middle school students got to participate in a costume contest. We also included the opportunity to include cultural recognition for students to showcase their traditional dress. Overall, many students participated in this fun event.

Today in Applied Communications, students used their speaking and listening skills to try to create identical structures by only listening to their partner's directions. During this "blind build" they learned how to ask good questions, listen carefully, and speak with clarity. It was a fun challenge!

November 4 - Term 2 starts

November 7 - 12:45 students attend "Footloose" performance at the PAC

November 7 - 4:30 boys basketball at Winona Middle School

November 11 - 10:45 Veteran's Day Program - PAC

November 14 - 4:15 boys basketball at Aquinas Middle School

November 27-December 1 - Thanksgiving break

October 27

Congrats to this week's Caught Being Good winners. Way to go middle school students!

In PE this week, students have been trying out Speed Stacks sport stacking cups for the first time! Sport stacking is a fun, fast-paced activity that helps improve hand-eye coordination, focus, and dexterity. Students are learning to stack and unstack cups in specific sequences as quickly as they can, competing with themselves and others to beat their best times. It's been exciting to see how quickly they’ve picked up the new skill and students can expect to use this new equipment throughout the school year.

It was great to see so many students out for our fall sports. We appreciate all the hard work by the coaches and the support from the parents. Boys basketball started this last week and dance will start this next week. Wrestling and Girls Basketball will start in early January.

Please see below for dress-up days for this week.

Hi everyone,

Just a reminder that students will have a nice long 4 day break at the end of October. They have off Thursday, October 31st through Sunday, November 3rd.

Throughout the month of October, all middle school students participated in an important mental health lesson focused on suicide prevention. The lesson aimed to raise awareness and equip students with the knowledge and tools to support themselves and their peers. We encourage families to engage in open dialogues about mental health, fostering a safe environment for students to share their feelings and seek help when needed. For more resources, please visit the following website: https://www.mindwise.org/parents/.

October 28 - 3:30 middle school dance team practice starts

October 30 - Last day of Term 1

October 31 - In-service, No school

November 1 - No school

November 4 - Term 2 starts

October 20

Congrats to this week's Caught Being Good winners. Way to go middle school students!

Five 8th grade students were selected to create a STEAM project and present it to experts in the manufacturing industry. They worked together to create hydraulic models and learned scientific principles related to hydraulics. In addition to presenting their project, the students were able to tour and experience advanced manufacturing at the Walzcraft factory. They also completed a STEAM activity with the Walzcraft experts later in the day. Lastly, our students were recognized at the WTC manufacturing luncheon. Our group's participation was sponsored by the Ornua Cheese factory.

Robotics Class is in full swing, with students already spending their class time putting together their robots.

Bridging Brighter Smiles is holding their next dental clinic at GET Middle School on:

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

It is not too late to enroll if you are not already enrolled!

As a reminder we accept enrollments for all students Pre-K through 12th grade!

Sign up online at:

http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/

Professional Dental Services Provided Right at School Include:

• Oral Screening
• Dental Cleaning
• Fluoride Varnish Application
• Dental Sealant Placement
• Silver Diamine Fluoride Application
• Oral Health Education
• Referral Assistance

Not sure if your child is enrolled, or due for care? Call Bridging Brighter Smiles at 262-896-9891, or email coordinator@bbsmiles.org.


SPANISH TRANSLATION

¡Reciba atención dental en la escuela!

El programa Bridging Brighter Smiles ofrece:

• Examen Oral
• Limpieza
• Aplicadorde Flúor(decaimiento prevención)
• Selladores(cavidad prevención)
• Fluoride Diamino de Plata
• Educación para la Salud Dental
• Referencia de Ayuda

Bridging Brighter Smiles ofreces servicios de prevención dental en lasescuelas para estudiantes desde Head Start hasta 12 grado.

En promedio, el servicio es dado a los estudiantes participantes dos o tres veces por año escolar.

Recordatorio que aceptamos inscripciones para todos estudiantes de Head Start-12 grados.

https://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/sp/

INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO

Si tiene preguntas o preocupaciones sobre sus derechos de privacidad contenidos en esta Notificación, favor de contactarse alOficial de Privacidad de Bridging Brighter Smiles al 262-896-9891.

Monday -Breakfast - Strawberry mini bagel. Lunch - Stuffed crust pizza

Tuesday - Breakfast - Pancake on a stick. Lunch - cheeseburger, oven fries, baked beans

Wednesday -Breakfast - breakfast sandwich Lunch - tater tot hotdish, cheesy breadstick

Thursday - Breakfast -Breakfast pizza. Lunch - tacos, black beans, corn, corn muffin

Friday - Breakfast -French toast sticks. Lunch - hot dog/chili dog, loaded fries

All meals are served with garden bar, fruit choices, low-fat milk and whole grain breads

Upcoming Events

October 22 - 4:30 7th Football home vs. Logan

October 22 - 6:00 8th Football home vs. Logan

October 25 - 3:30-5:30 7th & 8th grade boys basketball practice starts

October 28 - 3:30 middle school dance team practice starts.

October 31- In-service- no school

November 1 - No school

October 13

Congrats to this week's Caught Being Good winners. Way to go middle school students!

This last Friday our students participated in the Term-1 Fun Day. This day had students broken up into teams with lots of different type of games to score points.

We wanted to take a moment and thank our middle and high school FCCLA students who represented the G-E-T school district at the Apple Affair this weekend. They demonstrated the values of our school community through their hard work, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Several community members shared positive comments with me about how impressed they were with our students' behavior and engagement. Overall, the chili cook-off was a success.

Dear Families,

October 14th through the 18th is Digital Citizenship Week. This is an important time to recognize the importance of our students learning how to be responsible, safe, and respectful online and with the digital devices they encounter every day. Our goal is to help them navigate the digital world with confidence, understanding how to protect their privacy, make informed decisions, and treat others with kindness online. This year we have started an initiative to be more mindful in our approach of teaching these lessons to our students.

We encourage you to take part in these conversations at home, too. Below are some helpful resources to support your child in becoming a responsible digital citizen:

• Common Sense Media: Digital Citizenship for Families - Tools and tips for parents on navigating technology and media with their children.
• Family Media Agreement: Create Your Own Family Media Plan - Use the appropriate Common Sense Media Family Media Agreement to set boundaries and discuss digital media with your children.
• Google's Be Internet Awesome: Family Guide - Fun and engaging activities to help your child learn the fundamentals of digital safety.

Thank you for supporting our efforts to promote safe and positive digital experiences for all students!

October 16th at 6:30 in the Community Room at the Trempealeau Library, Trempealeau County Detective Erica Koxlien and Internet Crimes Against Children Investigator Ross Huson will hold a one-hour session designed for Adults to help keep children safe & their adults informed. See flyer for more details.

October 14 - 4:30 8th Football @ LaCrosse Longfellow

October 14 - 4:15 7th & 8th Volleyball @ Aquinas

October 15 - 4:30 7th Football @ LaCrosse Longfellow

October 6

Congrats to this week's Caught Being Good winners. Way to go middle school students.

Check out the amazing sewing skills of our 8th grade students. These FCS students, taught by Ms. Burritt, worked hard to prepare their tote and draw string bags.

Students are working hard in the shop this week. After learning and passing the safety test on our power equipment, they are getting to use them.

In support of October being manufacturing month, 6th grade students from G-E-T had the opportunity to learn more about Ashley Furniture Industries. Students toured Ashley’s advanced manufacturing operations, highlighting the implementation of the many technological advancements in robotics and automation. While touring they heard various manufacturing employees speak on various areas of Ashley Furniture including automation, fabrication, assembly, quality, and more.

Last week a group of students attended the Special Fester Carnival during the Oktoberfest opening. Special Fester Carnival is designed for community members with special needs and abilities. They also stopped at McDonald's for lunch to practice skills that they have been learning about, such as ordering from fast foods as well as calculating prices to stay within a budget.

Free & Reduced meal applications can be filled out at any time during the school year. Pick up an application from any school secretary or download it from the district website.

https://www.getschools.org/page/food-services

Picture retake day for the middle school is scheduled for October 8th.

Please check out the pictures below of our lost and found. Items may be reclaimed by students or parents. Here is a link to a video showing the items. A big thanks to Rhonda Jenkins for putting this all together.

Just a reminder that parent-teacher conferences are October 8 + 10. Here is the link to sign-up. It will go live Monday, September 30 at 8:00 a.m. This is a great way to not only get information on how and what your child is doing but learn about how the middle school works.

October 8+10- Parent Teacher Conferences.

October 7 - 4:15 7th & 8th Volleyball @ West Salem

October 8 - 4:30 7th Football home vs. Baraboo

October 10 - 4:30 8th Volleyball vs Winona @ Middle School

October 10 - 4:30 7th Volleyball vs Winona @ Ettrick Elem/

October 10 - 4:30 8th Football home vs. Baraboo

October 12 - Cross Country @ Arcadia

October 14 - 4:30 8th Football @ LaCrosse Longfellow

October 14 - 4:15 7th & 8th Volleyball @ Aquinas

October 15 - 4:30 7th Football @ LaCrosse Longfellow

September 29

Congrats to our Caught Being Good Winners. We had an extra drawing this month for students that allowed them to put their tickets in for a gift card. Way to go middle school students!

Please take a few minutes and watch this video about our new website. This is replacing last year's Parent Hub and gives you lots of access to important information. Video

During homecoming week, our middle school organized a food drive. Students, staff, and families rallied to donate non-perishable food, resulting in an impressive collection of over 600 items. The generosity of our school spirit not only celebrated homecoming but also made a significant impact by providing much-needed supplies to the local food pantry.

Pictures from the first session of business class taking part in their Shark Tank Project. Students get the opportunity to design and develop their own product.

These two students are getting a certificate from Rob Kamrowski, district technology integration specialist, for being great technology ambassadors. Mr. Kamrowski came and talked to the applied communications class about analyzing internet sources and evaluating credibility using the SIFT method in Applied Communications. Then these two students taught the class how to find and use a “true and trusted” website they found through BadgerLink that had many useful features for our inquiry project. Way to go boys!

We are just beginning Unit 2: Early Peoples, in which we will focus our studies on answering the essential question of “Why was the invention of farming revolutionary?”. This week, sixth-graders explored factors that contributed to the formation of early human societies in a multi-day activity. To “survive,” they needed to secure food (hunting or farming), shelter, and water within a limited amount of time, first as individuals and then as members of a group.

While most students “survived” on the individual day, the majority of students seemed to find the group day to be less stressful and much easier to secure food, shelter, and water by working together. Many students discovered that geographical factors, such as distance from the river, could have a significant impact on the time available to complete all the tasks. They also experienced how the invention of the pottery wheel could assist with daily survival tasks. Please ask your child about their experiences gathering water, finding food, and building shelters this week.

September 26 - 4:30 7th Volleyball vs Longfellow @ Ettrick Elem

September 26 - 4:30 8th Volleyball vs Longfellow @ Middle School

September 27 - No School - Teacher In-Service Day

October 1 - 4:15 7th Football at Holmen Middle

October 1 - 4:15 7th Football at Holmen Middle

October 1 - 4:30 G-E-T Staff/Parents vs. MS CC Team

October 4 - 4:15 8th Football at Holmen Middle

October 8 & 10 - 4:00-8:00 Parent Teacher Conferences

September 22

Congrats to our Caught Being Good winners. Way to go middle school students!

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Our school district implements a safety plan for how we conduct lockdown or security drills. Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle School will be practicing with the training and techniques in the weeks to come.

Schools drill for various scenarios throughout the year. For example, we run a fire drill nine times a year and also practice tornado drills.

We also have had procedures in the unlikely event of an intruder at the middle school. We are looking at ways that could make our staff and students safer should we ever have to face this type of crisis.

We will continue to have the entire building locked during the school day and require visitors to be buzzed into the office. The office staff will continue to have to allow anyone through the office into the rest of the building.

We will also begin preparing our staff and students for other scenarios. The drills will be determined by situations that could possibly happen during the school day such as an upset person in the classroom or at recess, an upset person in the hallway or office, or an unsafe situation happening in the surrounding community.

The focus of our drills is on safety and is not intended to scare the students. Before we conduct a drill, we will clearly explain that it is a drill and not a real situation. We do all drills so that we are safer should a real situation occur, and that just like a fire or tornado drill, our chances of ever doing the drill in a real situation are very minimal; however, we want to be prepared.

Here is a brief description of some of the terminology we may use with students and the acronym ALICE. Alert means to let people know of the situation and to be ready. Inform means to keep letting each other know what is going on and where an intruder might be located or direction they are moving. Evacuate will consist of students leaving the building and running to a rally point. Lockdown is traditionally what has been done in the past; however, students will learn not just to hide in a corner of a locked classroom, but other places in their rooms that are not within view of an unsafe person entering. Barricading will teach students to place items in front of their classroom door to prevent an unsafe person from entering the classroom. Counter has the intent of doing something unexpected. For example, we will be teaching middle school students to throw small classroom items at an unsafe person to distract their thinking, thus allowing more time to evacuate the room.

We hope students and parents know that the focus is on staying safe and empowering students and our staff to make quick decisions, like we do in fire drills and tornado drills. If you believe that your child has had prior experiences that might make these procedures and training difficult, please don’t be afraid to contact us.

As always, please feel free to call me with any questions at 608-582-3500.

Best regards,

Pete Peterson

Principal

A reminder that we have in-service this Friday and therefore no school.

Check out the pictures of our Homecoming Week

Retired band teacher Kim Schacherl was the parade marshall this year. The students loved to see her back in the building.

September 23 - 4:15 7th & 8th Volleyball vs Onalaska @ Eagle Bluff Elementary

September 24 - 4:15 Cross Country @ Blair-Taylor

September 24 - 5:00 7th Football home vs West Salem

September 24 - 6:15 8th Football home vs West Salem

September 26 - 4:30 7th Volleyball vs Longfellow @ Ettrick Elem

September 26 - 4:30 8th Volleyball vs Longfellow @ Middle School

September 27 - No School - Teacher In-Service Day

October 1 - 4:15 7th Football at Holmen Middle

October 1 - 4:15 7th Football at Holmen Middle

October 1 - 4:30 G-E-T Staff/Parents vs. MS CC Team

October 4 - 4:15 8th Football at Holmen Middle

October 8 & 10 - 4:00-8:00 Parent Teacher Conferences

Congrats to this week's Caught Being Good winners. Way to go middle school students!

Dear Middle School Families,

The goal at Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle School is to achieve high levels of learning for all students. This directly correlates with our Middle School mission - “Every Student, Every Need”. As we work toward meeting the needs of all of our students, we are adding some additional time for math and English Language Arts (ELA) called Target Time. The happens once a day for thirty minutes for ELA and a second thirty minutes per day for math.The purpose of this time is to give students the right support for their current level of understanding and proficiency.

Reflecting on the data from our STAR and Forward assessments, we have realized that there are student needs at every level. That being said, Target Time provides us a foundation to work closely with students to provide them support to enrich their knowledge in the math and ELA content areas. During this time, students will get to work in small groups with other students at their proficiency level on specific skills and concepts to support end of year mastery. We strongly believe that this allotted time will be very beneficial as it offers students a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, more time to develop understanding and confidence, varied explanations, etc. Target Time is an extension of the core math and ELA classroom; the work that students will do is a continuation from the power standards that stem directly from classroom instruction. Enrichment, additional practice of core instruction, or intervention support will all take place during this time depending on student needs – all students will be receiving something “on target” to achieve the goal of students working towards proficiency and beyond in our power standards.

On Wednesdays this year, that Target Time is a little different. It is a larger block of time at the end of the day. That time (about 45 mins.) will be used for large group band or choir along with other engagement opportunities for students. We will also utilized that time to help students catch up with school work.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.

These are pictures from this last Wednesday's Target Time.

School photos are now accessible! The proofing emails have been sent out. If any families have not received an email from Empire and want to, please either call Empire at 608-257-2941 during normal business hours, email at customerservice@empirephotos.com or fill out this form: www.empirephotos.com/proofrequest.--

Sept 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. During this time we acknowledge the contributions, achievements, histories, and celebrate the many diverse cultures of people of Hispanic or Latinx ancestry who come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

September 16 - 4:15 Volleyball @ La Crosse Logan

September 17 - 4:30 7th Football @ Tomah

September 17 - 6:00 8th Football @ Tomah

September 19 - 4:15 7th Volleyball vs Longfellow @ Ettrick Elem

September 19 - 4:15 8th Volleyball vs Longfellow @ Middle School

September 20 - Homecoming

September 27 - In-service - No School

September 8

Congrats to this week's Caught Being Good Winners. Way to go middle school students!

This week in 6th grade science, students are working on a lab to learn about the effects altitude has on the atmosphere.

Band and choir lessons, along with large group practice, are started back up this week. It was great to hear the music pouring out into our hallways.

In 7th grade science, today students are making qualitative and quantitive observations.

Every Friday, all students go to the library to check out some amazing books. A big, "Thank You", to Mrs. Campbell for all the help with this.

Students are working on ruler measurement in Tech Ed. It is great that all middle school students are able to experience this class and its curriculum.

September 10 - 5:00 7th Volleyball Scrimmage w/Arcadia @ Ettrick

September 10 - 5:00 8th Volleyball Scrimmage w/Arcadia @ Middle School

September 12 - 4:15 Home Cross Country meet @ Ettrick Golf Course

September 12 - 4:15 7th Volleyball vs Holmen @ Ettrick

September 12 - 4:15 8th Volleyball vs Holmen@ Middle School

September 16 - 4:15 Volleyball @ La Crosse Logan

September 17 - 4:30 7th Football @ Tomah

September 17 - 6:00 7th Football @ Tomah

September 19 - 4:15 7th Volleyball vs Longfellow @ Ettrick Elem

September 19 - 4:15 8th Volleyball vs Longfellow @ Middle School

September 20 - Homecoming

September 3

September's Lunch Menu

Students in Family and Consumer Science- (FCS-2) class worked on some group teamwork activities this last week.

Do you have questions about our school dress code. Please check out this link for a detailed explanation.

Please see the opportunity below. Note this is a non-school sponsored trip through Education First

Dear families,

We’re going to Ireland, England, Wales and France in Summer 2026, and you G-E-T student is invited!

We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/f95hc3n

When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.

In this info session, we’ll talk about:

• How this opportunity will benefit your student

• What we’ll see and do on our trip

• Everything that’s included in this experience

• How your child can earn academic credit

• How we’re keeping this safe and affordable

• How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Thanks,

Jalena Peterson

Pete Peterson

Please, again, note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

September 5 - Middle School Cross Country @ C-F-C 4:30 p.m.

September 27- Inservice- No school

August 26, 2024

A reminder the schedule for this week is as follows.

1. Launch Days- To facilitate a smooth opening to the year, help students learn our policies, and to get to know each other a little better, we will have half the students attend on August 27th and the other half on August 28th. This gives all of us the opportunity to go over school procedures in detail. If your child’s last name starts with A- K please plan on attending on the 27th. If the last name begins with L - Z please plan on sending your children on August 28th. If you are a family that has children with different last names please contact us and we will arrange that they attend the same day. On Thursday, August 29 we are planning for ALL students to be at school. A reminder there is no school on Friday, August 30.

1. School Supplies - We are supplying most of the students' school supplies this year. Students will need to bring a pencil bag, headphones or earbuds.

First practice dates for the Middle School are as follows. Athletes should come in athletic attire to the first practice.

Football: August 28 (equipment hand out) 3:30-4:30 pm and practice to follow. The coach is setting up Gamechanger App- Team name is: G-E-T Middle School Football '24

Volleyball: August 27 - 3:30-5:30 pm

Cross Country: August 26 - 3:30-5:30 pm - They will be inside, if needed, due to the weather.

Girls Golf: September 3 - 3:30-5:30 pm

Dear Families,

During the 2024 -2025 school year, we are deeply grateful to each and every one of you for your invaluable contributions in restoring a routine for showing up to school and supporting students and families. School attendance continues to be a significant concern across our nation; we will again this year look to engage students and families in helping reduce chronic absenteeism.

Your efforts to ensure regular school attendance when your child is healthy not only play a significant role in their academic and social development but also empowers them. Please continue to encourage them to show up to class when school is in session, as this is a responsibility we all share in their growth and success.

Every school day is a precious opportunity for students to learn and connect with their peers and teachers. Your role in ensuring their regular attendance is crucial in making these opportunities count. We have provided a list of our days off to help with your school-year planning. We encourage you to plan vacations around these days to help with prolonged absences.

We thank:

● Our students and their families who do their best to show up daily, even when it isn’t easy.

● Our teachers who go above and beyond to make school a welcoming and safe place for all students to learn.

● Our administrators who help us work together to ensure we create a physically and emotionally safe and engaging learning environment.

● Our many, many healers and helpers - the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need.

If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to your school counselor or principal. This information can be found on getsd.org

Thank you for partnering with us!

Sincerely,

Pete Peterson - G-E-T Middle School Principal

Fall parent teacher conferences will be October 8 + 10 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. More information will get sent out as we get closer.

8th Grade WEB Leaders welcomed the incoming 6th grade students to the middle school during orientation. Students had fun learning all about middle school.

The Surgeon General has issued new advisory about the effects of social media use on youth mental health. To help combat this, we will be sending out some friendly suggestions/ideas on things we can do to help.

Hello G-E-T Families,

Welcome back to the middle school! We hope you and your family have had a great summer and your child is ready for the new school year that is quickly approaching. I am very excited to continue our work here as the middle school principal. We have lots of new changes and are ready to get to work having a great school year. For those of you who don’t know me, I will be starting my 21st year in the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District. I have taught at both the elementary and middle school level and also have experience as an elementary principal and athletic director. I have an amazing family who support me: my wife, Jalena, and three sons Ben (19), Braden (15) and Blake (11).

Our staff has been meeting and planning for the upcoming school year. You will be getting detailed information in your online registration packets. Some upcoming important events are:

1. Red Hawk Registration Days Similar to last year, we are using online registration for the necessary paperwork. Parents were sent these directions in an email. Please let me know if you didn’t get it. New this year is that we are holding our registration day as well as our open house at the same time. We will have registration paperwork available during the open house if needed.

1. The Back to School Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, August 21 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Please look for more information to come on this event. Most of the paper work again will be completed online but please come to our building during the time for the opportunity to take school pictures, pay for milk or lunch, iPad insurance, sports paperwork and to meet our teaching staff while touring classrooms! Remember to bring your checkbook. We will have a 6th grade parent meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the middle school gym.

1. “Web Crew” Orientation – 6th grade students will meet at school on Wednesday, August 14th from 9:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This program is to help make the transition from elementary school to middle school a positive one. Lunch will be served for all students. Busing will be provided from certain locations on this day. Look for more information to be sent home. 8th grade Web leaders will have training on Aug 12 and 13th. Please look for more information from Ms.Weibel and Mrs. Walker on this. An updated bus schedule for that day is posted at the bottom of this letter.

1. Launch Days- To facilitate a smooth opening to the year, help students learn our policies, and to get to know each other a little better, we will have half the students attend on August 27th and the other half on August 28th. This gives all of us the opportunity to go over school procedures in detail. If your child’s last name starts with A- K please plan on attending on the 27th. If the last name begins with L - Z please plan on sending your children on August 28th. If you are a family that has children with different last names please contact us and we will arrange that they attend the same day. On Thursday, August 29 we are planning for ALL students to be at school. A reminder there is no school on Friday, August 30.

1. School Supplies - We are supplying most of the students' school supplies this year. Students will need to bring a pencil bag, headphones or earbuds.

1. Athletic Information- Please read the backside of this letter. - See you soon!

“Education is the most Powerful Weapon which you can use to change the world”- Nelson Mandela

Continued on the back side

Hello Red Hawk Athletes and Parents,

Along with school starting, fall sports also begin. Before starting practice at the Middle School, you will need to have the following papers filled out and turned in to the Middle School office. These forms can be picked up at school starting August? Or at the middle school/high school parent and student sport meeting.

Sports Physical Form (Green form filled out by a doctor, good for 2 years, per the WIAA, a physical examination taken April 1 and thereafter is valid for the following two school years. Physical examination taken before April 1 is valid only for remainder of that school year and the following school year.) or Alternate Year Card (tan card filled out by parent opposite year of physical)

• Pledge Form (signed by parent and athlete)

• Fee Envelope (family max $100 per year)

Parent and Student Sport Meeting -This is for both middle school and high school students and parents.

Date: July 31,2024 - Time: 6:30 PM - Location: Performing Arts Center

First practice dates for the Middle School are as follows. Athletes should come in athletic attire to the first practice.

Football: September 3 - 3:30-5:30 pm August 29 (equipment hand out) 3:30-4:30 pm

Volleyball: August 27 - 3:30-5:30 pm

Cross Country: August 26 - 3:30-5:30 pm

Girls Golf: September 3 - 3:30-5:30 pm

Thank you,

Middle School Office & Athletic Department

Student Orientation Bus Schedules

Bus #1: Leaves Trempealeau Elementary School at 8:30am, proceeds east on Hwy 35 to Bemis

Addition, then Timberwolf Lane, North on Co Rd M to Co Rd K, North on Co Rd T, east on West

Ridge (upper table) to the High School ending at the Middle School

Bus #2: Leaves Trempealeau Elementary School at 8:25 am proceeds to Park Road to Canar to

Kribs Road, south on Hwy 35 to 10 th street to Co Rd K , north on Schubert Road to Prairie Bluff

Addition. The bus will cut through Fairway Lane to Hwy 35 and head north to Centerville with a

stop at the curling club, then travel east on 93/54 into Ridgeview Drive and Barbara Lane to

Hwy 54 to Winnebago road, then High School and ending at the middle school.

Bus #3: Leaves Ettrick Elementary School at 8:40 am proceeds on Dopp Road to Truax Road,

then Hwy 53 south with a stop at Frenchville. Traveling down county road T to TTT then north

to Sunset Valley Road then Sunset View Lane back to Hwy 53 south to the High School and

ending at the Middle School

Below is the planned school schedule for the 2024-25 school year.