September 6th, 2024

Good evening TLA Families!!

Our focus on Character Development was evident in so many spaces this week!! While Elementary School scholars have been focusing on Kindness, the Middle and High School scholars have been focusing on Respect. We saw scholars and staff showing kindness and respect by:

• helping their friends into the school or their classrooms.
• making new friends at recess.
• working collaboratively in groups.
• greeting scholars at classroom doors.
• making sure to be prepared and engaged in classes and assembly.

Ask your scholars about the game we played at our All School Assembly this morning! We had some wonderful Pictionary artists and scholars did a great job guessing what the Kindness/Respect drawings were of as well!!

Upcoming Events:

• Career Focus - Construction

• Character VIrtue - KINDNESS/RESPECT

9/9 - 9/11 - K5 – 8 MAP Growth Assessment

9/16 - 9/20 - K4 MAP Reading Fluency Assessment

9/17 - PLC Meeting (8:00 – 9:15 am)

9/17 - 9/20 - SEAL-A-SMILE

9/20 - Third Friday Count

9/20 - Dress Down Day–Favorite Sports Team

We have our first five-day week next week and are excited to be able to maximize our learning and growth opportunities! Go Lions!!

Tavi Riddle, Principal K4-5th (tavi.riddle@tlabeloit.com)

Janae Gile, Principal 6th-12th (janae.gile@tlabeloit.com)

If you'd like to see the menu for breakfast or lunch, please follow this link. 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.

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 am in the Library Conference Room. Our first meeting of the school year will be held on September 17th. We look forward to seeing families that can attend!!

Starting on Monday, Sarah Griebenow will be covering our school psychologist needs on a part-time basis. She has worked with TLA in the past and will be serving our scholars both in-person and virtually while we continue to look for a full-time school psychologist. If you know of anyone who may be qualified and/or interested in the role, please encourage them to apply!!!

Thank you to all the families who have completed the required Back to School forms! If you haven’t yet done so, please submit the forms through Skyward’s Family Access under Online Forms as soon as possible. With field trips beginning next week, we want every scholar to be able to participate.

You should have received an email notification if we haven’t received your forms. We understand life gets busy, but we kindly ask for your prompt attention. If you've experienced any issues or have questions about the submission process, please don’t hesitate to contact our school office at 608-690-5100.

College bound seniors and parents! Register now for this upcoming FAFSA Information Meeting at CareerTEK on September 18th. Click HERE for more information.

TLA will be having our first Dress Down Day of the year on September 20th and the theme is: Favorite Sports Team!

We love to see scholars participate in our dress down days but also want to remind families that there are still certain expectations that still apply:

• Shoes: Must be close-toed and have a hard sole. No crocs/yeezys.

• Tops: Length of the top must be longer than the top of the apnts and must have sleeves. No undergarments are allowed to be shown.

• Bottoms: No rips or undergarments showing and must be at least knee-length. No leggings or sweatpants allowed.

• Jewelry: Must match or be appropriate for the theme and/or follows the school dress code.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Riddle or Mrs. Gile!

The 6th grade field trip to Outdoor Wisconsin Leadership School (OWLS) is this upcoming week, September 13th. Please make sure to turn in the specific permission trip form for OWLS and $20 (can be paid online) by September 12th. Click HERE If you need another copy of the permission slip or HERE if you want to reference the informational sheets. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Cieplewski via the school office or email (robert.cieplewski@tlabeloit.com)

We are excited to announce that we adopted a new form of school-to-home communication at The Lincoln Academy called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with TLA. It provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to:

• Send and receive school and class information

• Share pictures and files

• See calendar items

• Sign up to volunteer

• And much more . . . all in one centralized place!

Parents—Getting Started Video Padres: vídeo de introducción

All district and school, grade level and classroom information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text.

You should've received an email invitation to join the TLA ParentSquare community. For even more convenience, you can also download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices-see photo above for QR code).

Our scholars have been looking so good in their uniforms! Thank you for partnering with us to help create a stronger TLA Community and supporting your child with uniform expectations!

As a general reminder:

• TLA polo tucked in or TLA sweatshirt/quarter zip
• Tucked in black or white undershirt (if applicable)
• Black uniform pants/skirt or knee-length shorts
• Belt (if visible)
• All black socks
• All black shoes
• Solid black, blue or white hair ties

Reminder that uniform pants should be from French Toast or similar style. Pants should be straight leg, not stretchy and have a slit pocket only in the back (not a full pocket). Walmart has a Wonder Nation brand for younger scholars or certain Lee brand styles for older scholars that are very similar. Target also has a Cat & Jack brand for younger scholars and many of our older scholars have purchased uniform compliant pants from Old Navy.

Fall Benchmark Assessments

• K4 to 12th - IXL ELA and Math Diagnostic Testing, 8/29-9/13
• K5 to 3rd - MAP Reading Fluency Assessment, 9/3-9/13
• K5 to 8th - MAP Growth Reading and Math, 9/9-9/11
• K4 - MAP Reading Fluency Assessment, 9/16-9/20

At TLA, we encourage medical and dental appointments to be scheduled outside of school hours so scholars do not miss valuable instruction. In the event that this is not possible, per the TLA Family Handbook, scholars should report to school before/after the appointment. Scholars should also bring a doctor’s excuse upon their return to school and turn it into the school office. This step is very important because when a medical excuse is attached to the absence, it gets coded differently in Skyward.

Please also note that any scholar who is absent from school for three or more consecutive days for illness is required to provide a doctor’s excuse upon return. Thanks for your partnership and communication which helps us to reach our attendance goals!

We’ve surpassed our 95% attendance goal every day so far this school year! Let’s keep the momentum going!

This week, we celebrated The Lincoln Academy's first varsity volleyball and cross country competitions!! We are immensely proud of our team's unwavering courage and determination in stepping up to their first varsity competition.

Cross-country had their first meet of the year, the J-Hawk invitational. While the first meet can be difficult, the team took on the challenge and recorded some great times. Deputie Douglas, Jordan Engleson, Acasha Douglas, and Nahomi Douglas had notable performances. We invite you to come out and support the team this weekend at the Harlem Invitational as your presence would mean a lot to them. The races start at 9:00 am at Kieselburg County Forest Preserve in Roscoe, IL.

Our varsity volleyball team etched their names in history by hosting the first-ever varsity match at The Lincoln Academy!! It was a fierce battle, and despite losing, our team's spirit and sportsmanship shone through. The varsity volleyball team will be in action again on Monday as they travel to Macdowell Montessori School for a 6:00 pm game. A special recognition to Hannah Pankhurst and Lilli Stadelman for their dedication to the volleyball team.

Coach Stacie Hudson and the middle school volleyball team are all set to kick off their season with an away game against Oakhill Christian School. The game will be played at UW-Rock County in Janesville, starting at 4:00 pm. We urge you to come out and support your Lions in this exciting start to their season!

We are also thrilled to announce the newest additions to The Lincoln Academy's athletic coaching staff.

• Shane Brandl --Varsity Wrestling Coach
• Jason Miller -- Middle School Cross Country Coach
• CJ Light -- Middle School Basketball Coach

Each coach brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to their respective sports. Welcome, coaches!

You can always find practice and competition times, locations, and bus times on the TLA Athletic Schedule.

Upcoming Athletic Events:

• September 7th - Varsity Cross Country Harlem Invitational (9:00 am @ Kieselburg County Forest Preserve)
• September 9th - Varsity Volleyball at Macdowell Montessori School (6:00 pm @ Macdowell Montessori School)
• September 12th - Middle School (MS) Volleyball at Oakhill Christian (4:00 pm @ UW Rock County)
• September 13th - Varsity Cross Country at Milwaukee Academy of Science (5:00 pm @ Milwaukee Academy of Science)
• September 17th - Varsity Volleyball at Parkview High School (6:30 pm @ Parkview High School)

Each month we will be focussing on a different pathway for career exploration. For the month of September we are learning about Construction careers.

We are continuing to learn about Construction careers. CareerTek is hosting a Community Construction Zone in partnership with CCI on Saturday, October 5th.

Please see the flier linked HERE for more information.

Beckman Mill is hosting their Heritage Sunday on September 8th (this Sunday). There will be live music, classic cars, kid's activities and food from 11:00 am-4:00 pm

The USS Beloit Commissioning Committee is excited to announce its upcoming community picnic with crew members of the USS Beloit. The picnic will be held from 12-3pm Saturday, September 21, 2024, at ABC Supply Stadium, 217 Shirland Ave., Beloit.

This free, family-friendly event promises an afternoon of fun, food, and festivities, aimed at bringing together local residents and the crew members to build relationships as the crew prepares for the future ship commissioning.

Event highlights include:

• Meet and Greet with USS Beloit Crew: A chance to interact with the individuals who serve on the USS Beloit.
• Games and Activities: Fun for the whole family, including face painting, balloon artists, yard games and a dunk tank.
• Delicious Food: Free food will be provided by Geronimo Hospitality Group and the USS Beloit Commissioning Committee, while supplies last. Beer concessions will be open for purchase.

“This picnic is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate our local heroes while enjoying a day filled with entertainment and camaraderie,” said Sarah Lock, social chair for the USS Beloit Commissioning Committee. “We’re thrilled to host this event and look forward to seeing everyone there.”

TLA's Homecoming is scheduled for October 12th (more info to follow).

Becca's Closet and The Knight's Armory will be open to ALL area students for Homecoming attire! They have FREE attire for guys and gals!

Location: Beloit Memorial High School Cafeteria (enter through main entrance by flag pole)

Time: 3:30-5:30 pm (no appointment needed)

Days: Sept 12th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 26th, 30th, and October 2nd & 7th

Questions: Contact Kathy (608-302-5843) or Cindy (608-361-2219)

Dear TLA Families,

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Since the beginning of the school year, our scholars have been doing an outstanding job with their attendance. We are proud to announce that our school has had an attendance rate of 95% or higher every day of school so far!

This achievement reflects the dedication and commitment of our scholars, families, and staff. Regular attendance is a key factor in academic success, and we are so proud of our scholars for showing up every day ready to learn and grow.

Thank you to all the parents and guardians for your continued support in helping us reach this goal. Let’s keep up the great work and continue striving for excellence in attendance throughout the school year!

Sincerely,

Mr. Ryan Anderson, ES Dean of Scholars

Mr. Robert Cieplewski, MS/HS Dean of Scholars

Email: info@tlabeloit.com
Website: https://www.thelincolnacademybeloit.com/
Location: 608 Henry Avenue, Beloit, WI, USA
Phone: 608 690 5100
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Twitter: @tlabeloit