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Dear Lodi Middle School Students and Families,

I hope this message finds you well. We have had a wonderful start to the school year, and I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your support and partnership in ensuring the success and well-being of our students.

At Lodi Middle School, we believe every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued. Bullying in any form - whether it's physical, verbal, social, or online - harms individuals and disrupts our supportive community. It's important for us to work together to address bullying whenever it occurs. By speaking up, supporting peers, and fostering kindness, we can create a positive environment where everyone can thrive.

During the week of September 23, Lodi Middle School students were provided lessons on identifying and preventing bullying. Students learned to identify different types of bullying and how to stop bullying behavior. These sessions provided students with valuable tools to identify bullying and support one another.

As a school, we are committed to providing a safe environment and welcoming for all students. If you or your child become aware of any bullying, we strongly encourage you to communicate with school staff so that we can take appropriate action and continue to foster a safe space for learning and growth.

Thank you for your continued support of our school and district. We look forward to continuing a great school year of learning and growing together.

Take care and see you soon!

Derek Pertzborn - Lodi Middle School, Principal

• Tue, October 8 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30
  

• Tue, October 15 - 6th Grade WI Science Festival Field Trip

• Tue, October 22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30

• Thur, October 31 - End Of Term 1

• Fri, November 1 - No School - Staff Collaboration Day

• Wed, November 27-29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

Speak Up Speak Out is a resource created by the Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Office of School Safety. It serves a a tip line for anyone to report a safety issue within the school. Students, parents, school staff, or any Lodi community member can submit a school safety concern or threat via the Speak Up Speak Out - Wisconsin website. This resource is monitored around the clock by the state of Wisconsin for major safety issues so that we can respond efficiently to a threat.

The site provides users an opportunity to anonymously submit a tip for a safety concern. Safety concerns may be a threat to our school, threat to a student, bullying of students, or just concerns in general. Lodi Middle School students were introduced to this service on Wednesday, September 25.

Parents will likely not have all of the content knowledge necessary to support their student, but they can help by supporting students in tracking assignments, breaking things into smaller pieces, and supporting with organization. It can be helpful to support students in making a list of things they need to work on and having them work on one assignment at a time.

If your student struggles in a class or on a concept, you can also support them by helping them advocate for themselves. For example, help your students craft an email to a teacher asking for assistance. This will provide them with the support they need in addition to teaching them the skills necessary to advocate for their needs.

We are excited that a couple of guests will be joining our students for lunch on Thursdays this school year. Maximus and Monty are certified therapy dogs that Patti Nelson brings in to connect with students. These friendly, trained animals are here to support our students' emotional well-being by providing comfort, reducing stress, and promoting a positive atmosphere. Research shows that interactions with therapy dogs can help lower anxiety, improve mood, and even enhance focus. Whether it's a gentle pat on their fur or a moment of quiet companionship, these dogs offer a unique kind of support that words can't always provide. We're thrilled to have them on campus and look forward to the positive impact they bring to our school community.

Do you like being outside and active with friends? Trail Trekkers might be for you!

The Trail Trekkers go on hikes each Wednesday after school throughout the school year. Each Wednesday, the Trail Trekkers hike a different part of the Ice Age Trail. It is a great opportunity for students to get some fresh air, exercise, and connect with peers.

Contact Paula Tonn, Library Media Specialist & Club Advisor with questions: tonnpa@lodischoolswi.org

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This is a reminder of the importance of reporting an absence if a student is going to be missing from school. Families can complete the Absence Form (button below) instead of calling or emailing the office; however, if you have questions or are unable to complete this form, you can still call the attendance line: (608) 592-3854 x 0 or email the school office at msoffice@lodischoolswi.org.

This form is also accessible through the Lodi Middle School Homepage with the link that says "Report an Absence" on the main page.

Regular school attendance is a key factor in academic success and overall student well-being. Research consistently shows that students who attend school regularly are more likely to achieve higher grades, develop stronger social skills, and graduate on time. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education has found that missing just a few days of school can lead to a domino effect, reducing a student's chances of being proficient in core subjects.

Let us know if you need support in getting your student to school regularly.

Here are three questions to ask your teen this week to get them to open up:

1. What are you most looking forward to about school this year?

2. Who is one adult that you are looking forward to seeing at school?

3. What will make this a great school year in your mind?

On Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, the School District of Lodi and the Ice Age Trail Alliance will celebrate the district’s designation as an Ice Age Trail Campus. The School District of Lodi is the first K-12 district to receive this designation. The celebration will run from 4 pm - 6pm highlighted by a ribbon cutting ceremony to be held at 4:30 pm behind Lodi High School to celebrate the new addition of the Ice Age Trail. This new segment will connect the City of Lodi Segment of the trail with a new trail extending from the high school bridge to Industrial Drive. As part of the celebration, there will be self guided trail walks and informational booths inside the Lodi High School Commons.

Of special note is that the new section of trail is the only segment of the Ice Age Trail that was completely student-built in Wisconsin. We will be honoring the work done by students in the School District of Lodi, along with the numerous community clubs and volunteers that have made this partnership between the Ice Age Trail Alliance and the School District of Lodi possible. We hope to see you there!

Growing together: A time to plant, and a time to harvest at the School Forest

By Paula Tonn

School District of Lodi Library Media Specialist & School Forest Committee member

Much excitement has been growing surrounding the revitalization of outdoor learning and increased use of Lodi’s School Forest, located on County Road J near Smokey Hollow Campground. Over 600 of our kids grades 4K-12 visited the outdoor classroom last year to build their academic skills while immersed in nature. The School Forest committee of teachers, administrators, and community members remains committed to the long term goal of each School District of Lodi student visiting the Lodi School Forest every year for outdoor learning. Plans for curricular adaptations, teacher training, and infrastructural and accessibility developments are being outlined and intentionally implemented to further improve outdoor learning opportunities for Lodi’s students.

Of the many aspects of stewardship of the school forest, ecosystem health is a primary concern. Hand-planted by students in the 1960s and 70s, the red pine stands are now ready for harvest. The School District of Lodi is working with DNR foresters and professional loggers to selectively cut timber. Students have also been actively involved in this process, learning by doing, in tree selection and invasive species removal.

In the long-term, harvesting is an important step in making way for new generations of trees, and ridding the area of invasive species and disease. In the short-term — well–– it might look a little ugly. Luckily, forests are resilient and regenerative plant communities that require this sort of maintenance to thrive and endure. Leo Olson, LHS Science Teacher and School Forest Coordinator says, “We’re excited to continue the legacy of sustainable forestry in Lodi as a learning opportunity for our students. Acting as responsible stewards of the land is a part of our civic commitment to caring for our School District’s amazing resources.”

For more info about the School Forest and our work to restore it, visit The School District of Lodi Forest Website.

Students in this program receive a bag of non-perishable, kid-friendly food every Friday that is intended for them to be able to eat over the weekend. Bags will be dispensed in a discreet and confidential manner. If we don’t have school on Fridays, the bags will be placed in backpacks on Thursdays. This program began a few years back and continues to grow each school year adding more families. Please fill out the Blessing in a Backpack Google Form to enroll in this program.

Professional dental services provided right at school for students and families in need.

http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/

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

The Free and Reduced Lunch program is income based. The application can be found on the school district website under ‘Our Families’ and then ‘Food Service’. (English) or (Spanish)

If you have any questions about this program reach out to Ariel Andrews at 608.592.3855 ext. 1017 or email andrear@lodischoolswi.org

Welcome Fall!

It is so wonderful to have everyone back! We welcome Kari back and our new Lead Jen and our new

foodservice aide Dan. Please say hi and make them feel at home. We are brewing up lots of specials for you this month. Thank you to all who tried the Cheeseburger Pizza and the Hot Honey Chicken Pizza. We had mixed reviews but we will keep trying new things. Everyone loved the cheeseburger pizza! Also, the Chicken Fried Steak and Mashed Potatoes with Country Gravy was a sell out! So was the Hot Chicken Breakfast Biscuit! Keep up the great work!

Our LTO -limited time offering- this month is a Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese! Our plant based LTO will be 3 Bean Sweet Potato Chili. YUM! Watch for them on the October menu. Please try them and let us know what you think.

Our HOM -harvest of the month- is apples, kale and cinnamon. Watch for them in our menus. Once

again, this year we will be doing the Great Apple Crunch on Thursday October 10 th ! We need some

volunteers to have their picture taken crunching on an apple. All of our apple crunch apples will be

locally sourced from local apple orchards.

Some housekeeping issues-please do not put your chewed gum on the lunch trays! It does not come off easily and leaves the trays with scratch marks from trying to scour it off. Also, please do not bring your dirty trays back into the kitchen for seconds. We will put your seconds in a clean boat for you. Then we are not cross contaminating counters and utensils with dirty trays. We will be getting new silverware in to replace all the missing silverware. Please take care and do not throw it away as then we are back to plastic when we do not have enough. When in the lunch line do not push and shove each other! We have tables with hot food and hot equipment. We do not want you or the foodservice staff to get burned. Be patient and kind.

Those new tables are amazing!

As always if there is something you would like to see on the menu please let me know. This is your

menu!

Diane Lueck

Food Service Director

Students need to charge their Chromebook each night so that it is ready for the next school day. Please make sure that your child is doing this each night. If a student cannot find their charger, please contact tech support at techsupport@lodischoolswi.org.