September 13th, 2024

Good evening TLA Families!!

Our first full five day week was filled with learning! The majority of our scholars have completed their MAP Growth assessment or IXL screener. We have MAP Reading Fluency for next week but other than that our fall benchmark assessments are complete!!

We hope to see you at our PLC meeting on Tuesday morning and see below for other upcoming events.

Upcoming Events:

• Career Focus - Construction

• Character VIrtue - KINDNESS/RESPECT

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

9/20 - Fall Sports Pictures (don't forget your uniform)

9/27 - Picture Day

9/30 - Progress Reports Sent Home

We were also able to fit in a lot of JOY this week with scholars taking full advantage of our lovely weather and using our outside recess area. Enjoy your weekend and 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!!

The BusZone app is a mobile app that allows parents, guardians, and scholars to track the location of a school bus in real-time. The app also provides notifications when a bus is approaching or leaving a school or when there are delays or substitutions.

To get started, follow these five steps:

1. Download the BusZone app on your mobile device (iOS, Android).

2. Enter the school access code: 3078TLA.

3. Search for your scholar’s bus route number.

4. Enter your scholar’s name and unique six-digit scholar ID (Can be found in Skyward Family Access under the Student Information section).

5. Set up alert zones for notifications.

When your scholar’s bus enters an alert zone, you’ll receive notifications by email or text.

This flyer (English Version, Spanish Version) includes all the necessary information along with a convenient QR code to access the user guide. Additional information can be found on the BusZone Support Page, including a How-To video in the BusZone Bus Tracking section.

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!

We were lucky enough to have one of our TLA scholars and her mom featured in a Girls On the Run of South Central Wisconsin article!! Natalie and her mom talk about how the program helped develop perseverance, confidence and determination, not to mention reaching goals of being physically fit. Ms. Rutledge is our Girls on the Run Club Advisor and is looking forward to kicking off another season this spring!!

As a reminder, TLA has moved to utilizing ParentSquare as a communication tool between the school and our families. We can easily communicate in our home languages utilizing posts (large group), individal messages or voice calls. If you haven't downloaded the app yet, please consider doing so. It is available via iOS and Android.

TLA staff will be presenting information to our scholars over the next week related to Speak Up Speak Out or SUSO. While we encourage our scholars to contact a trusted adult at TLA when school is in session, SUSO is available for scholars to use outside of school hours. SUSO is available across the state of WI and is a threat reporting system that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and is free to all. Scholars, parents, and community members can submit information about a school safety concern by downloading the SUSO app (Android and iOS), visiting speakup.widoj.gov, by calling 1-800-MYSUSO-1, or by texting “SUSO” to 738477. SUSO Resource Center staff respond to reports and deploy a local response by communicating directly with school administrators; school counselors, psychologists, and social workers; and at times, law enforcement partners.

To learn more about the SUSO Resource Center and how to report safety concerns, visit speakup.widoj.gov or find them on social media @speakupwi.

New K4-12th Grade Personalized Learning Platform

• We’re using IXL to support our curriculum this year, and your child has access to this online program at home. IXL is a learning platform that lets scholars practice skills that they’re learning and guides them to material that will help them grow the most. With thousands of skills that match what we’re covering in class, as well as insights into scholar progress, IXL is a great resource to help your child excel.
  
• Scholars are currently taking the ELA and Math diagnostic assessments to create their own personalized learning activities from counting to 3, to learning Calculus and studying for the ACT, or skills applicable to the trades and workplace environments
• Learn anywhere with the IXL app. The IXL app is tailor-made for tablets and phones to create a fun, immersive experience that students love.
• Families can also access IXL via Clever from our website, parent tab, TLA's Clever Portal link.

The TLA middle school's cross country team enjoyed perfect weather for the annual Optimist Classic in Janesville. Despite being the first meet of the year, the team performed well, with four members in the top 25 in their division: Zavier El-Amin, Gino Gabriele, Karson Mathis, and Joey Gabriele. Zavier El-Amin was the top performer, coming in 7th among all seventh-grade boys, while Gino Gabriele also had a strong outing, securing 13th place in the seventh-grade division. In other sports news, the Lady Lions middle school volleyball team played their first match against Oakhill Christian School of Janesville. The team put up a good fight and secured a victory in the first set with a score of 25-23. However, Oakhill Christian returned to win the following two sets with scores of 12-25 and 11-15.

The fall sports pictures for both middle and high school teams are scheduled for September 20th at 3:30. Please remind your scholar to bring their TLA uniform.

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

Upcoming Athletic Events:

• September 17th - Varsity Volleyball at Parkview High School (6:30 pm @ Parkview High School)
• September 19th - Varsity Volleyball at Williams Bay High School (6:00 pm @ Williams Bay High School)
• September 19th - Varsity & Middle School Cross Country @ Johnson Creek (4:00 pm @ Johnson Creek)
• September 20th - FALL SPORTS PICTURES @ 3:30 pm
• September 21st - Varsity Cross Country Belleville Invitational (9:00 am @ Belleville)

The deadline to apply to take courses through the Early College Credit Program (ECCP) and Start College Now Program (SCN) is October 1st for Spring courses. See Mrs. Wolf for the forms.

The Early College Credit Program and Start College Now Programs provide scholars an opportunity to take college courses and earn credits while still in high school as approved by The Lincoln Academy. This is a process that takes in account available room in college courses and the ability to work around a scholar's schedule at the Lincoln Academy. We try our best to accommodate your requests.

All applications must be completed and submitted to Mrs. Wolf in the College and Career Counseling Office by October 1st . Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

The ASVAB-CEP (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery - Career Exploration Program) is the only comprehensive and completely free career planning resource that empowers students nationwide to align their strengths and interests with a post secondary plan. The components of the ASVAB-CEP is that the ASVAB is an aptitude test that estimates the students capacity for academic and vocational endeavors.and CEP is an interest inventory that measures the students work-related interests. This test is required for military branches but is a great opportunity whether you are interested in the military or not!!

Please contact Mrs. Wolf to sign up!!

If you are Senior considering college next year it is time to start putting your plans in place for your college career. CareerTek is offering a Good to Know Series including a FAFSA night, College Essay Workshop, and Scholarship Information Meeting. Sign up today! Click to see more information: Flyer

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), announced the launch of Wisconsin’s new Driver Education Grant Program. This program allows teens who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch to apply to have driver’s education paid for by the state. The program, funded by the 2023-25 biennial budget signed into law by Gov. Evers aims to reduce barriers for low-income students to take driver education courses and become licensed drivers, while promoting safe driving and safer roads. Apply here

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.

• 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 hope this newsletter finds you well! As we continue working together to provide the best possible education and support for our scholars, we’d like to share some important information about our communication efforts and how you can stay connected. At our school, ParentSquare is the main platform we use to communicate with families, share important updates, and build a strong, trusting community. Whether it's upcoming events, schedule changes, or school announcements, ParentSquare keeps you informed about your child's education and school life in real-time. Unfortunately, we have noticed that not all families have yet downloaded the app, which means many parents may be missing important information. Here’s where we stand:

• Elementary School: Only 53% of our elementary parents have downloaded ParentSquare.

• Middle School: Just 50% of middle school parents are connected.

• High School: Only 33% of our high school parents have downloaded the app. One of our core values is building a trusting and transparent community between families and the school. We believe that open, effective communication is key to fostering that trust, and ParentSquare is a vital tool in helping us do that. By staying connected through the app, we ensure that you have the information you need to support your child’s educational journey.

Sincerely,

Mr. Ryan Anderson, ES Dean of Scholars

Mr. Robert Cieplewski, MS/HS Dean of Scholars

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