L.B. Clarke Family Newsletter
June 3, 2022
MONDAY, JUNE 6TH IS A GOLD DAY!
Attention 5th, 6th, and 7th Grade Parents:
Course selection forms for the 2022-23 school year are coming home today. Please look them over with your child and return them on Monday, June 6th.
We will begin working on scheduling shortly after school lets out. Students who do not return course selections will have their classes chosen by the scheduler.
Digital copies of the forms are below.
It's the Last Week of School!
On behalf of the staff of L.B. Clarke, I would like to thank all of our families for your support throughout this school year. As we returned to school this year, after adjusting to the COVID pandemic, we were very excited to have all of the kids back in the building and move forward with a new year. As we have progressed throughout this school year, we have experienced the some expected and unexpected challenges resulting from the pandemic disrupting our lives.
As we have pushed forward and adjusted to these challenges, we appreciate your partnership and involvement. Our collective goal is to ensure our kids learn, grow, and acquire the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be successful in whatever it is they choose to do in life.
Our staff have been working hard on laying groundwork for exciting things to begin in 2022-23. When you begin receiving family newsletters in August I will share the details. Until then, thank you again for your support and involvement in your child's growth and learning. We cannot do it without you. Have a great last week of school!
8th Grade Farewell
Wed, Jun 8, 2022, 06:30 PM
L B Clarke Middle School, Bellevue Place, Two Rivers, WI, USA
Attention 8th Grade Parents!
8th Grade Farewell will be held in the L.B. Clarke gym at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, June 8th. Please read the following information for guests planning to attend the farewell ceremony...
- Seating will be provided for guests
- The ceremony is generally around an hour and a half.
Thursday, June 9th is a full day of school for all 8th graders.
Parents: Watch for Permission Slips!
As we draw closer to the end of the year, permission slips for end-of-year celebrations are being sent home. Please send them back promptly.
6th Grade- The Courses in New Franken- June 6th
7th Grade- Rollaire and Cleveland's Arcade- June 8th
If cost is an issue, please contact your child's advisor or the middle school office. Our goal is that all students attend their grade level trip.
L.B. Clarke Talent Show
Tue, Jun 7, 2022, 02:30 PM
L B Clarke Middle School, Bellevue Place, Two Rivers, WI, USA
Lt. Raatz Races Mrs. Schrauth's Class on Last Day of Dare!
Ride United
Thanks to a generous grant, United Way Manitowoc County received $4,000 to pilot the Ride United program in Manitowoc County now thru June 30th, 2022. In collaboration with a local taxi service provider, Our Town Taxi, we will track use cases and the program's impact. Should Ride United prove to be successful, we plan to seamlessly relaunch the program immediately on July 1st, 2022.
Attention 5th Grade Parents!
By law, your child is required to receive the Tdap vaccination PRIOR TO THE START of their 6th grade year. Tdap is a booster shot of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Your child can also begin the HPV and meningitis immunizations at this time. Please call your child's physician to schedule an appointment.
Covid Clinic Hours Update
For the summer months, we will shut down the clinics at Koenig, Magee and L.B. Clarke. The clinic at the Two Rivers High School will remain open, coinciding with the days summer school is in session, operating from 7 am to 1 pm for those five weeks.
Since the clinics are funded through the state, we are unsure at this time if clinics will be available when school starts again this fall.
Have Fun with Summer Reading!
The Golden Raider
The #GoldenRaider moves to the last student for the school year as Profe Fritsch passes it to Piper Engh! Profe Fritsch is passing it to Piper because she is so kind, friendly, and an awesome student. Piper always asks her how her day is going and treats everyone so nicely. Piper is a leader in the classroom by so positive and hard working. Also, Piper has a passion for Spanish class and excels in it. Congratulations, Piper! We are so proud of you! #LBCisThePlaceToBe #WeAreTR
Helping Our Kids by Listening with Empathy
Kids who are not directly involved in traumatic events can still suffer anxiety by hearing about these events. Many kids have been affected by recent events and parents naturally want to help ease their anxiety and fears. It is helpful for kids to be able to speak with their parents about their feelings. It is very important for parents to do more listening than speaking, and to listen with empathy.
Because we care, we hate any pain that our kids experience, and we yearn to help them heal. This motivation is wonderful. However, when we render help, we must also recognize that feeling sorry for kids isn’t the same thing as loving them and empowering them to heal. As we support our kids, it’s helpful to keep in mind the difference between sympathy and empathy.
Sympathy
“Feeling sorry for” someone can lead us toward unintentionally sending the unstated message: “This is so horrible that you’ll never be able to cope and find joy in your life.”
Empathy
“Loving” someone means purposefully sending a very different unstated message:
“I can’t imagine how much this has affected you. I’m so sorry this happened to you.
I’m here for you. I believe in you.”
Consider these questions:
Which style is more likely to result in the child feeling heard?
Which style is about the adult’s feelings? Which is about the child’s needs?
Do these concepts also apply to kids who haven’t directly experienced trauma?
By engaging with your kids in conversations with empathy and a genuine desire to listen, they will be more willing to express their feelings, which will help them understand and heal. Here are some reminders about listening that can help:
Have plenty of short discussions rather than a few long ones.
Ask open-ended questions that are thoughtful and sincere.
Ask permission to share your thoughts.
Don’t fall into the trap of trying to force them into a conversation if they refuse to talk.
If you are a parent who has a kid who has experienced trauma, or if you are an educator, social worker, or counselor who works with kids who have experienced trauma, you can learn real solutions for working with kids who have challenging pasts in our webinar, Love and Logic Trauma Informed Care Online.
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Additional Resources & Supports
ADDitude describes itself as “the leading media network for parents and adults living with ADHD.” This is a website you’ll need to set aside time for, because it’s packed full of interesting articles, tools, and other resources to help anyone learn more about living with ADHD.
- ADHD and how it impacts those who have it.
- The work of Edward Hallowell is worth considering for a more asset-based view of ADHD. Learn about his advocacy for replacing the term ADHD with the more neutral term VAST and this summary of his public “debate” with Russell Barkley. And for short bursts of learning, follow him on TikTok.
While you’re on TikTok, also check out Sasha Hamdani, a psychiatrist and ADHD specialist whose following has grown exponentially in the last year for her helpful and humorous videos. You can also find her on Instagram.
Attendance Matters!
As of Friday, June 3rd we have had 170 days of school. Please keep in mind our goal of missing 10 or less days of school. It is important to continue having conversations with your student about the importance of being at school. If you need any assistance or would like to set up an attendance plan for your student, please feel free to contact school.
Community Supportive Services
When help is needed…
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1- 800- 273-8255
Crisis TEXT Line Text HOME to 741741
InCourage supports for domestic violence & sexual assault
Two Rivers Police Department:
Emergency Phone: 911
Non Emergency Dispatch: (920) 686-7200
Food Resources…..
Housing & Family Assistance….
Things to do…
The Magic Closet Needs Your Help!
- Athletic Pants- Joggers, stretchy pants, leggings
- Hoodies
- Boys and Girls Underwear (must be new and in the package)
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L.B. Clarke Middle School
Alex Ourada- Associate Principal
Shannon Zarn- Secretary
Email: timothy.wester@trschools.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.trschools.k12.wi.us/schools/lbc/
Location: 4608 Bellevue Place, Two Rivers, WI, United States
Phone: (920) 794-1614
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Two-Rivers-Public-Schools-194601570552333/?ref=page_internal