All Things SLI
Silver Lake Intermediate Dec. 18, 2020
SLI Families:
I hope your family has a fabulous holiday season and winter break. While everything is so different this year, there are still many blessings in our lives. Sharing your child(ren) with us is one of them!
Let's welcome 2021 and cross our fingers that with it comes an end to COVID-19 and all things associated with it.
Happy Holidays,
Jill Marr
SLI Principal
Purple/Gold Hybrid Model continues Jan. 4-Jan. 15
Spirit Week
Monday - A Long Winter's Nap - wear comfy pajamas
Tuesday - Getting "RED"-y for winter break - wear red
Wednesday - Deck the Head - wear any type of hat/headgear
Thursday - Mad about Plaid - wear any plaid clothing
Friday - Ugly Sweater - wear any type of sweater
Winter Bingo
8th Grade's Homeroom Door Decorating Competition
Mr. Retzer's homeroom
Mrs Schilz homeroom
Mrs. Kurtz homeroom
And the Winner of the 8th grade Door Decorating Competition is.....
6th Graders
Auditions for SLI's musical starting after the winter break!
8th Grade Students and Families
The OHS family is excited to welcome members of the Class of 2025. Throughout December and January, our counselors will be working with you in preparation for your transition to high school. Please take note of important upcoming transition dates and times.
- Monday, January 11th (7:00-8:00pm) - Live Streamed Virtual Transition Meeting
- Wednesday, January 13 (5:00 -8:00) - Open House & Academic Advising - Gale Douglas Field House **Please register, OHS needs to limit crowds**
For more detailed information and the registration link for the Open House & Academic Advising please visit OHS Blogspot
2020-21 School Calendar Changes - Corrected Dates
At their November 17 regular meeting, the OASD School Board approved a request from the OASD Teaching and Learning and Human Resources teams, to provide two additional professional days for OASD staff this school year. These days will be used for staff to plan and collaborate and will be non-school days for students.
CORRECTED - Non-School Days for All OASD Students:
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Thursday, February 18, 2021 (mistakenly shared as February 22, last week)
Existing Non-School Days for All OASD Students:
The new non-school days for students align with the staff development days that were included in the original 2020-21 school year calendar:
Monday, January 18, 2021
Friday, February 19, 2021
A-K are in the Purple Group
L-Z are in the Gold Group
What does my child do if they are in quarantine or isolation?
If your child is ill and is unable to participate in the virtual schedule (i.e. attend Zoom meeting with the in person class), please email your child's teachers so they are aware and can work with individual families/students.
What if my child has technical issues at home?
Students and families who need technical support can submit a ticket using the form on their student bookmarks, or available here. In addition, support from our Technology Help Desk is available during the school day by calling 262-560-2126 or emailing helpdesk@oasd.org. For those who do not have reliable internet access at home, please contact our help desk to request a hotspot. The OASD Technology Website has additional information on remote learning and technology resources.
Increased Expectations for Students on Virtual Learning Day in Purple/Gold Hybrid Model
2. Students will log onto virtual meetings at the beginning of the day for Cyclone Circle.
3. Students will log onto virtual meetings for each class period.
4. Class periods will consist of a variety of instructional methods and learning activities including some interaction with staff or students at school as well as independent work time.
5. Connect and Support times are designated in the schedule for teachers to check for understanding, answer questions, or help a student understand and complete their work.
Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class period just like at school.
Please see more info. about the Purple/Gold Hybrid Model by reviewing the overview video and links to the documents sent to families on Thursday.
Please check Student Fees
Clubs and Athletics
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Student Services News & Supports
Virtual Winter Speaker Series
Your Choice Prevention Organization has just launched their Winter Educational Series. All of these sessions will be recorded and posted on our website at www.yourchoiceprevention.org/webinars for those who cannot attend during the event.
They have been averaging 400 attendees at these events from all over the US. More parents are welcome to attend!
Your Choice Prevention education provides awareness, prevention education, resources and support to youth, parents, schools and communities in regard to alcohol and drug use. Through these educational and prevention efforts, Your Choice helps shape healthy, responsible and successful future generations who are equipped with the necessary resiliency and decision making skills to make good choices in all aspects of their lives.
YOUR CHOICE'S GOALS
- Reduce substance use among youth by raising awareness about the risks associated with substance use.
- Provide parents with the necessary information to raise a drug-free child
- Provide support, resources and guidance to families who are struggling with a loved one’s addiction.
Access this link to participate in the fall education series. http://yourchoiceprevention.org/fall-series
Family Service of Waukesha
OASD HEALTH SERVICES PARENT VIDEO: ILLNESS IN SCHOOLS & ISOLATION PRACTICES
Attendance Matters
Attendance phone number 262-560-4302
Just a note: When calling in for attendance you can hit the # key to bypass the message to leave your attendance message.
Please help SLI attain their goal of 96.5% attendance.