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Dear Lodi Middle School Students and Families,

As we embrace the season of Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many things we are grateful for here in the School District of Lodi.

First and foremost, I am incredibly thankful for our dedicated staff, who work tirelessly to support students in their academic, social, and emotional growth. Your children bring so much joy and energy to our school, and their enthusiasm truly brightens our halls every day. I am also deeply grateful for the trust and partnership of our families—your support is invaluable as we work together to nurture and educate our students.

While winter break is just around the corner, there’s still plenty of learning and discovery ahead. Let’s continue to build on the momentum as we finish 2024 on a high note!

Thank you for being such an essential part of our school community.

Take care and see you soon!

Derek Pertzborn - Lodi Middle School, Principal

• Mon, December 2 - All School Assembly

• Thur, December 12 - Winter Concert

• Mon, December 23 - Wed. Jan 1 - No School - Winter Break

• Tue, January 2 - School Resumes

• Tue, January 7 - 8th Grade Course Scheduling Night - 6 pm - High School PAC

• Mon, Jan 20 - No School - Staff Work Day

Speak Up Speak Out is a tip line for anyone to anonymously report a safety issue within the school. Safety concerns may be a threat to our school, a threat to a student, bullying of students, or just concerns in general. Administration will follow up on tips that are provided.

To submit a tip, click the link below.

With winter around the corner, school may be canceled due to inclement weather. In most situations, the district plans to use two days of school as regular days off. If the district has additional inclement weather days, we will provide students with virtual instruction on those days to meet our state required hours of instruction. As always, the district will prioritize in-person learning experiences for our students whenever possible.

Students will be trained on the expectations for a virtual learning day in December. We will also review these expectations if it looks like a virtual learning day is possible in the near future. Staff will work with students to make sure that they send home their Chromebooks and classroom materials to make it a productive learning experience.

Here is a link to Lodi Middle School Virtual Learning Expectations for Students and Staff.

It is hard to believe, but it is time for 8th grade families to start thinking about their student's transition to high school. To support this process, we invite 8th grade parents to a special presentation on Tuesday, January 7, at 6:00 PM in the Lodi High School Performing Arts Center. The presentation will feature Lodi High School Principal Joe Jelinek and cover essential topics, including class schedules, A/B schedule overview, grading policies, Infinite Campus, Align by Design, the Laude System, student support services, and co-curricular opportunities.

We encourage all 8th grade families to join us and learn more about how to support your child's transition to high school.

Lodi Middle School will hold its winter concert on Thursday, December 12, in the Lodi High School Performing Arts Center. We are excited to showcase our talented students and see the hard work they put in each day. As an audience, our job is to create a positive atmosphere for the performers. Let's remember to cheer as loud as possible to show appreciation for our amazing musicians and show them what Lodi Pride looks like!

Middle School Concert - Thursday, December 12

6:00 - 6th Grade Band

6:30 - 7/8 Grade Band

7:00 - 6-8 Grade Choir

The Lodi Music Boosters is a parent-driven group, working to provide funding for ALL levels of Music Education within the School District of Lodi. Our hope is for all students to have the opportunity to explore and love music, from Kindergarten through High School, and beyond. In recent years, the Lodi Music Boosters have been able to offset student and teacher costs for a variety of requests, including classroom needs, tuition for student clinics and camps, meals and ticket prices for field trips, Senior scholarships, and more. Your contribution of one dozen treats helps raise donations at our school concerts, so we may continue to provide funds for our young musicians.

Please click on this SignUpGenius and review the available slots. You may drop off your snacks or treats at the PAC Ticket Booth that day, before your child's scheduled performance time.

Thank you for your donation and continuing support of the Lodi Music Boosters!

One way to support your middle school student is by fostering a shared understanding of the importance of academic achievement. Show that you value their education by regularly monitoring their progress and effort. While students may have varying skill levels in different subjects, emphasizing a growth mindset is crucial. Remind your student that skills can improve over time with consistent effort. As a parent, you can support this by encouraging them to give their best each day and reinforcing the belief that hard work leads to growth.

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

1. Are there any clubs, sports, or extracurricular activities you are thinking about joining?

2. What is the most exciting thing you learned recently?

3. Who is someone you have built a relationship with this school year?

Hello Families,

Each year, families in our district are offered support during the holiday season through the Lodi Santa Project. This project has been around for 30+ years providing local families in need with gifts, cold weather gear and other necessities anonymously for those who might otherwise go without. Last year we helped over 40 families with more than 100 children. These are especially difficult times for many families in our community. If you, or any family that you know who are part of the Lodi School District would benefit from this project, please reach out to the program coordinator, Pam Cunningham, directly via email at lodisantaproject@gmail.com. All information is kept strictly confidential.

Families who would like to support the Lodi Santa Project financially or who would like to sponsor a child or family can also contact Pam at the email address above. Monetary donations as well as donations such as socks, mittens, hats, books, teen friendly gift cards, board games, crafts, etc. are always appreciated!

Lodi Middle School will be running a school wide spelling bee beginning in early December. The spelling bee winner at the Lodi Middle School will then participate in a regional competition in February. Students who would like to participate will be provided words from their Language Arts teacher. Thanks to 8th Grade Language Arts teacher Patty Heinzmann and Library Assistant Laurie Gwynne for volunteering their time to organize this opportunity for our students.

As the weather begins to change, please be sure that your child is bringing proper clothing to stay warm. We have had a beautiful fall so far, but we all realize that is going to be changing soon (except some middle school children :)). We will be sending students outside nearly every day for recess. The only reason students will not go outside is if it is raining or if the temperature is below 0 degrees (we will also take wind chill into account). Students are generally outside for recess for 10-20 minutes. If your student needs a jacket for winter please let me know and we will get them one. If you know of another student who might need one, please pass that information along my way.

Returning to school on Mondays or after a break can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially after a relaxing weekend. Disrupted sleep schedules over the weekend often make waking up on Monday morning more difficult, impacting students' energy levels and focus. However, starting the week on the right foot is essential for maintaining a positive routine and staying on top of academic responsibilities. Mondays set the tone for the rest of the week, and being present helps students to avoid falling behind on assignments and classroom discussions. Parents can support a smooth transition to Monday by encouraging consistent sleep schedules, limiting late night activities on Sundays, and helping their students prepare for the week ahead.

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.

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

Happy Holidays!

The snow is flying and winter is here! You know what that means-time for the holidays!

We had our turkey dinner this week-sorry for those that missed it-delicious.

Our Harvest of the month features for December are cranberries, brussel sprouts, and sorrel. Sorrel is a light herb with leaves like spinach with a lemony scent. Please watch for our featured items on the menu throughout the month. Make sure and try them so you know whether you like it or not!

We will have a holiday Ham dinner in December also with a treat if you take a complete meal. Watch for the Christmas sprinkle long john also featured on a Friday.

Please remember to visit our salad bar when you take lunch. We have a variety of fruits and vegetables including the lettuce you grow for you to try. In order to get the meal price of $3.20 you must take a half cup of fruit or vegetable. Otherwise you get charged ala carte and it is more expensive. If there is something you would like to see on your salad bar please let us know and we will try and get it on there. We want you to eat your fruits and vegetables!

So we will decorate our kitchens with glitter and lights and make it all nice. Remember to be grateful for all that we have and all the good food we get to eat. Let’s help those less fortunate and keep them in our prayers. It is a special time of year and I hope you all get what you want for Christmas but most of all I hope you spend it with family and friends and fill your heart full of joy!

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Diane Lueck

Taher Food Service Director

E-Cigarettes:

• The e-cigarette aerosol that users breathe from the device and exhale can contain harmful and potentially harmful substances, including:

• Nicotine

• Ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs

• Flavorings such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to a serious lung disease

• Volatile organic compounds

• Cancer-causing chemicals

• Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, and lead1

• The aerosol that users inhale and exhale from e-cigarettes can expose both themselves and bystanders to harmful substances.

• It is difficult for consumers to know what e-cigarette products contain. For example, some e-cigarettes marketed as containing zero percent nicotine have been found to contain nicotine.

• If you use tobacco, it’s never too late to quit. For free help, visit smokefree.gov or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

• Talk to your student about why e-cigarettes are harmful for them. It’s never too late.

• Get the Talk With Your Teen About E-cigarettes

National Handwashing Week:

National Handwashing Week is the first week in December and is dedicated

to help people remain healthy one hand wash at a time. Practicing good

hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent infections.

Washing your hands regularly can prevent the spread of germs.

Illness:

Keeping students home when they are ill helps to reduce the spread of illness. The link from CDC is a quick guide of what you can do to help reduce the spread.

CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance

Quick guide to returning to school

Other Resources:

• Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network helps assist families, caregivers, professionals, and organizations in finding a wide array of supports and services.

• Link to Wisconsin Wayfinder webpage or toll-free number 877-947-2929

• Wisconsin Wayfinder Brochure - English

• Wisconsin Wayfinder Brochure - Spanish

• Wisconsin Wayfinder Brochure- Hmong

Janelle Sivam RN, BSN

School Nurse

Lodi High School 608-592-3853 Ext 4484

LES/OSC 608-592-3842 Ext 2103

sivamja@lodischoolswi.org

Not sure where that sweatshirt went? Don’t know where that water bottle is? Each month we will post pictures of lost and found items. If you have an item from one of these pictures, please email Dawn Maier (maierda@lodischoolswi.org) to let her know which item is yours or have your student stop in the office.

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.