Lakeshore Partnership Connections
Feb. 14, 2014Deborah Lewis, Partnership
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY February 17 & 18
FREE CHILDCARE DURING CONFERENCES IN THE LUNCHROOM BY UWEC STUDENTS, LOOK FOR SIGNS!
Hudson Street and Lakeshore
It is imperative that if you pick up your child at the Hudson Street exit YOU MUST SLOW DOWN and be aware there are small and even big children who don’t always stop, look and listen before they cross the street to their parents. They are anxious to see parents and get home, rules get forgotten. So we depend on the adults to follow the rules and be safe for all. The road is narrow and when cars are parked on both sides of the street there is not much more room for traffic. There have been a couple of near misses. We don’t want tragedy to happen. Thank you for staying safe.
Thank you from Humane Society
Dear ECCHA Friends at Lakeshore Elementary and the Lakeshore PTO:
On behalf of Eau Claire County Humane Association, thank you very much for your kind donation. We are extremely grateful for your generosity, and so excited that we won your votes!
Supporting the Eau Claire County Humane Association is one of the most direct ways to improve the lives of animals in our community. Your donation not only helps the animals in our shelter, but other animals as well. We work hard to educate the public on responsible pet ownership and humane programs. We look forward to a day when all animals will have loving and caring forever homes.
Thank you, again! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Elise Bauer, Executive Director
February’s Read & Feed will be on Friday the 21st. The students & staff will vote during their lunch times on Thursday February 20 on the following three choices: Community Table, Beacon House and the 5 year old child in Gilmanton who was injured in a house fire this past weekend. Fourth graders came up with the ideas of where to contribute the money raised from the Read & Feed. The students have really embraced the opportunity to choose where their donations go. Thank you parents for supporting them.
Art at the Community Table
Some of our Lakeshore Artists have artwork displayed at the Community Table in Eau Claire from now until the end of March. The Community Table is a non-profit organization that serves one meal each day, 365 days a year on a no-questions asked basis. Anyone can join the table during meal time. The organization relies on volunteers (groups or individuals) to prepare and serve each meal. Our student’s artwork will brighten up the walls of the dining room for the guests and workers alike. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to give back to their community. Artwork displayed are: Winter Collages from Madasyn, Matthew, Aryana, Prince and Zoey; Winter Cardinals from Will, Natalie, Javarias, Christian and Carly; Watercolor Winter Trees from Emily, Vawhuar, Siri, Jessica and Mason. Congratulations to each of you!
Artist in Residence
February 24-28 Lakeshore welcomes Artist-in-Residence Randy Peterson! Randy Peterson involves students in a combination of creative writing and musical performance. It begins by applying the student’s writing skills to the creation of lyrics and ends with them performing their songs in a recorded CD. With our new Lucy Calkins literacy writing curriculum that your children are doing, the song writing fits right in with the curriculum. Each student in K-5 will be participating in grade level groups to create their group song. Each grade level is divided into two groups and will meet with Randy three times. The MAPE and Target Times are not affected by the group sessions. The groups will be meeting in our library and classroom teachers will attend each session. This is being paid for by a donation Lakeshore received from Wal-Mart via the Tafle family at Lakeshore and they wanted all students at Lakeshore to benefit from the donation. Mrs. Miner has had Randy Peterson at her former school and was impressed with his creativity and skill in working with students. It will be a wonderful experience for your children. We are excited to bring this opportunity to our students.
Scholastic Book Fair
Lakeshore PTO is sponsoring the Scholastic Book Fair held during Parent/Teacher Conferences next week. All profits go toward purchasing books that are given to all students at the end of the school year. The fair is open on Tuesday from 12-8:30pm, Wednesday from 11-5:30, Thursday and Friday from 11:00am-1:00pm. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday parents are invited to have lunch with their child and shop the book fair. Tickets for lunch will be purchased at the fair register table. There are always a good selection of new and old favorites at the fair. Mainly paperbacks but there are hardcover books as well plus cool school supplies and posters. Even a selection of adult books. Books can also be ordered online and will be credited to our PTO.
Mrs. Hardy, Lakeshore Math Coach, will have a table set up with information on Math Facts for each grade level.
Remember there will be FREE Childcare in the lunchroom both conference days, look for signs.
Hoffy’s Skate Party
Thursday February 27 is Lakeshore Night at Hoffy’s Skate America. Will Parker, a Lakeshore student won a FREE party for Lakeshore students. Admission is free as well as FREE Quad Skate Rental. It is from 5:30pm-8:00pm. A flyer will be coming home next Thursday. It seems Lakeshore wins at least once a year and this is always fun.
Music at Middle School Signup
5th grade parents should have received a letter from DeLong Middle School about next year signup for orchestra or band. The meetings dates and times are listed below. Questions? Call DeLong Middle School, 852-4900.
DeLong Orchestra Meeting
Thursday, March 6, 2014
6:30-7:30pm
DeLong middle school auditorium
We also have an online registration system; here is the link:
DeLong Band Meeting
The recruiting meetings are March 3rd at 6:30---and March 5 at 4pm.
These meetings are identical—only one needs to be attended.
Community Happenings
Chippewa Valley Montessori Mattress Fundraiser isFebruary 15
On Saturday, February 15, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, the Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School Gym will be transformed into a retail mattress store. Quality Simmons and Symbol brand mattress sets will be offered at $50 to $1500 off of retail and 50% of the proceeds will go to benefit the school. The public is invited! For more information call Janet at 715-456-2907.Proceeds will be used toward academic opportunities for our students.
Memorial Orchestra Italian Dinner
Now in its sixteenth year, the annual Memorial High School Orchestra’s Italian Dinner has become renowned for its warm atmosphere, fine cuisine and excellent entertainment. Enhanced by an elegant Italian décor and candlelit tables, the Memorial Commons will be transformed into a fine RistoranteItaliano. Student waiters will serve a delicious dinner of lasagna (vegetarian available), bread sticks, salad, dessert and coffee or milk. Patrons will be serenaded by members of the Memorial Orchestra performing Italian favorites and music from around the world. The Memorial High School Orchestra will serve the Dinner on Sunday, February 23, in the Memorial High School Commons. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for high school students and $6 for children 12 and under and can be purchased from orchestra students. Seating times are 5 pm and 6:30 pm. This event will prove to be an enchanted musical evening for the whole family. For more information on how to get tickets, contact Kim Reed at 715-878-4470 or via email at .
Upcoming Lakeshore Dates
Feb. 24-28 Artist-in-Residence, Randy Peterson at Lakeshore
Feb. 27Free Skate Party at Hoffy’s for Lakeshore, 5:30-8:00pm
March 11Lakeshore PTO Meeting, library, 6:30-7:30pm
March 13International Reading Evening for Lakeshore Families, more info coming
March 17-21SPRING BREAK, NO SCHOOL, ENJOY
March 28Read & Feed
April 3Family Math Evening for Lakeshore Families, more info coming
A school calendar with dates from end of February through June will be sent home next week!