April 26th, 2024
April 26th, 2024
Ms. Riddle
Mrs. Gile
Message From the Principals
Greetings TLA Family!
What a JOYOUS assembly we had this morning!! We celebrated our monthly virtue of COURAGE by talking about everyday heroes and ways we can show courage at home, school and the community. We kicked it off with an opportunity for scholars to demonstrate courage by doing a Dance Off with Linc the Lion! Our scholars (and Linc) brought all their skills to the floor this morning! As we are looking ahead to continuing our academic learning in the next week we hope they bring as much excitement to their classrooms as they did for assembly today!!
Upcoming Events:
Character Virtue: Creativity Career Focus: Education
4/30 - Careers in Hospitality Field Trip (select scholars)
5/1 - Service Learning Day (Rain Date 5/8)--Scholars can wear non-holy jeans with their uniform top.
5/1 - Construction Field Trip (select scholars)
5/2 - Zoo Field Trip (3rd Grade)
5/2 - ES Park Week (#1)
5/2 - Welty Field Trip (4K Scholars)
5/3 - NO SCHOOL
5/ 6 - 5/10 - ES Park Week (# 2)
5/6 - 5/10 - Staff Appreciation Week
5/6- 5/10 - K4 - 5 MAP Reading Fluency Assessment
5 /8 - AP Eng Lit Comp Exam (select scholars)
5/10 - AP US History Exam (select scholars)
5/10 - Spirit Day
5/13 - 5/17 - K5 – 8 MAP Growth Assessment
5/15 - AP World History Modern Exam (select scholars)
5/16 - Scholar Showcase (4:00-7:00 p.m.)
5/18 - Junior Prom (Saturday–8:00 - 11:00 pm)
Looking forward to all the volunteering and joy we'll see with Service Learning this coming week. 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
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 May 21st. We look forward to seeing you there!!
Announcements
Scholar Showcase is May 16th
Scholar Showcase will be held at TLA on May 16th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. RSVPs are due May 1st for this Adults Only Event. Please click HERE for more information and/or to RSVP for the fun-filled night.
Parking Lot and Drop Off Expectations
- TLA families and scholars should not be parking in the angled spots or locations with green painted lines near Associated Bank or in their parking lot
- When dropping off scholars, please be mindful of your speed, the crosswalks and traffic flow pattern through the parking lot/drop off area.
- Scholar drop off should be directly in front of TLA or by the stop sign entering the TLA parking lot. Scholars should not be dropped off on the Associated Bank side as it is unsafe to cross there due to turning traffic.
HERE is a link to the TLA Route map if you'd like to reference it again.
School Carnival Volunteers Needed
Our End of Year Carnival is scheduled for June 5th in the morning. If there are parents willing to volunteer to help supervise some of the games/food stations, it would be extremely helpful!! We have the following shift times: 7:30-8:30 (set up), 8:30-10:10, 10:15-Noon, and 12-1:00 (cleanup). There are a variety of games/food stations that we need support with so if you are interested in helping, please reach out to Ms. Riddle (tavi.riddle@tlabeloit.com) or Mrs. Gile (janae.gile@tlabeloit.com)!!
New Uniform Ordering Process Starting in May
To better serve our families and simplify the uniform ordering process, we are excited to announce that, starting in May, scholar uniform purchases will be available online directly from our vendor. All uniform orders placed through the vendor will be conveniently delivered to the school for families to pick up. Further details on how to order from the vendor will be provided after our spring break.
We have worked diligently to maintain affordable uniform costs; however, there will be a slight increase in prices starting in May. If you would like to take advantage of current pricing, we have a limited inventory of uniforms at the school for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. You may place an order through the school by completing an online order form found on our website here. Please note that starting May 1, 2024, the school will no longer accept uniform orders, and all uniform orders must be placed online through the vendor at the adjusted cost.
If you have any questions about uniform ordering, please feel free to contact our Special Projects Manager, Jean Marie McKearn at jeanmarie.mckearn@tlabeloit.com.
Yearbook Ordering Available NOW!!
Order your yearbook today for only $40!! Orders are due May 13th and can be ordered online by clicking HERE or returning a paper order form. (Link has been updated and confirmed!!!)
Staff Appreciation Week is May 6th-10th
Staff Appreciation Week is right around the corner!! While we always encourage scholars to write their staff a note or card of appreciation, we are also promoting a "Stock the Eatery" campaign this year. Families and scholars can bring in items for the Staff Eatery to thank staff and get them through the last month of school!! We will have scholars collecting items in the drop off line as well as have a cart available in the lobby for scholars to drop off items at.
Academics
Year-End Assessments
- May 6 -10: MAP Reading Fluency Assessment, K4-4th
- May 13 - 17: MAP Growth Assessment, K5-8th
- Week of May 20: Oral Running Records (K5-4th) and MAZE Assessments (6th-8th)
- May 22/23: Civics Exam, 9th grade and any 11th grade scholars that have not taken and passed the DPI required exam, Mr. Davie will be proctoring this exam in American History
- Wisconsin statute requires that any students graduating from a Wisconsin high school (starting with the class of 2017) "takes a civics test comprised of 100 questions that are identical to the 100 questions that may be asked of an individual during the process of applying for U.S. citizenship by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and the pupil correctly answers at least 65 of those questions" (Wis. Stat. sec. 118.33(1m)(a)1, Section 3266R).
- Wednesday, May 8-AP Eng Lit/Comp (Shane)
- Friday, May 10-AP US History (Katie)
- Wednesday, May 15-AP World History (Hannah)
- Scholars Skyward accounts will be billed for the cost of the AP exam
Super Mileage Vehicle Competition
TLA's Super Mileage Vehicle (SMV) group had their first competition this past weekend where they braved the unbearably chilly, windy and even snowing race conditions of the UW Stout Race. Our team came out of the gate swinging, achieving an event high 36 laps equating to 32 miles traveled in one hour! The team competed in two classes for lithium batteries, class 3 and 4. "The Green Machine" car number 213 driven by Grayson and Cruz pit crewed by Abby and Eric completed 32 laps traveling 28.8 miles. Car number 210 driven by Madison, Manny, Cameron and Johandry traveled 34 laps traveling 30.6 miles and lastly car number 212 driven by Katie, Oscar, and Timothy pit crewed by Evelyn traveled 36 laps achieving 32 miles.
The team also competed in a breaking competition and slalom that were not scored at the event. These next two weeks the team will be making adjustments to their vehicles for the next two races. We will also be practicing the braking and slalom competitions in efforts to take some future trophies home in those competitions. Let's go SMV!!!!
Attendance Corner
TLA Attendance Competition Kicks Off May 1st!!
We are excited to kick off another TLA attendance competition beginning this coming Wednesday, May 1st! The homeroom with the most days of having 100% scholar attendance will earn a pizza party at the end of the month . There will be one homeroom winner per grade band (primary, middle, and high). Let the competition begin! 😊
Also, our current attendance percentage at TLA is: 93.78%. Let’s work together to boost that number to 95%! Every scholar and every day counts. Finish strong!!!
Athletics
In this week’s athletic news:
The JV Baseball showed significant improvement this past week. The Lions battled the Johnson Creek Blues Jays in a game that came down to the last pitch. Unfortunately, the Lions lost a nail-biter 5-6. A shout to Carson Pingel and Dawson VanFleet on a solid game of pitching and to Caleb Rhodes with multiple RBI’s!
Under the guidance of Coach Mitchell and Coach Finley, the track team is reaching new heights as well! At the Don Albright Invitational, several athletes showcased their dedication and talent. Thomas Hawkins, James Wilder, Andrea Carreon, and Acasha Douglas all set new personal records in their respective events. This is a testament to their hard work and commitment. Well done, athletes and coaches!
Scholars can have fun while learning new skills and socializing at local sports camps. Check out our complete list of Spring and Summer camps through the provided link. Spring/Summer Sports Camps
Upcoming Athletic Events:
Tuesday, April 30th - JV Baseball vs. Deerfield (Leeson Park @ 5:00 pm)
Saturday, May 4th - JV Baseball vs. Madison Memorial (Madison Memorial @ 11:00 am)
Saturday, May 4th - MS Track Invitational (St. Williams Janesville @ 9:00 am)
Monday, May 6th - JV Baseball vs. Kenosha St. Joseph (Kenosha St. Joseph @ 4:30 pm)
Tuesday, May 7th - MS Track and Field vs. Jefferson (Jefferson @ 4:15 pm)
Thursday, May 9th - JV Baseball vs. Parkview (Parkview @ 5:00 pm)
Friday, May 10th - JV Track and Field vs. Oregon (Oregon-WI @ 4:30 pm)
Thursday, May 16th - JV Baseball vs. Dodgeville (Dodgeville @ 5:00)
**Practice and Competition times, locations, and bus times can be found on the TLA Athletic Schedule.
Career Exploration
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Thank you to our partners for coming in and sharing their expertise!
Rock County Youth Apprenticeship Career Fair
Participating in Work-Based Learning for a minimum of 90 hours or one semester is required before graduation. Scholars can find the application and posted local opportunities on our website. At this link scholars can also find local service learning opportunities posted. Before graduation scholars are required to complete service learning of 10 hours in middle school and 30 hours in high school.
Earth Day
Scholars in Physical Science participated in Earth Day activities with the Rotary Club of Beloit. Scholars learned about the history of Earth Day and volunteered to pick up trash at Riverside Park. An estimated weight of 1500 pounds of trash was picked up by local high school scholars.
Community Connection
Message From the Deans
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Cieplewski
Dear TLA Families,
We are particularly focusing on the virtue of courage this month, and I’m excited to share that our students have exemplified courage in their actions and learning. Courage isn’t just about facing big challenges; it’s about embracing growth and stepping out of one’s comfort zone. Throughout the year, we’ve seen countless instances of courage among our scholars. As we embark on this final week of our courage focus, let’s continue to celebrate the virtue of courage and encourage our students to finish the school year strong. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your scholar's education.
Sincerely,
Mr. Ryan Anderson, 4K-4th Grade Dean of Scholars
Mr. Robert Cieplewski, 6th-11th Grade Dean of Scholars
The Lincoln Academy
Email: info@tlabeloit.com
Website: https://www.thelincolnacademybeloit.com/
Location: 608 Henry Avenue, Beloit, WI, USA
Phone: 608 690 5100
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