Physical Education Update from Mrs. Schlies

What’s New in Physical Education

Kindergarten - 3rd Grade News: During the month of December we have been working on cooperative play and team building activities with winter games and activities! 

4th-5th Grade News: This month the 4th and 5th grade students have been doing Archery and working on the 11 steps to being a successful archer.  In the schools we follow the National Archery in Schools Program that focuses on safety and archery success for kids of all ages. 

 

 

Music Update from Mr. Plekan

Hello!

Great job by all of the students at Lakeside Monday night 12/9/19.  I was very proud of the overall performance level of all of the students.  Their hard work really paid off.

There were several electronic glitches at the Lakeside Concert Monday night 12/9/19 (Roosevelt on Tuesday night 12/10/19) which often happens with technology.  I was very proud of how the Lakeside students kept singing, even though the monitors on stage were not working correctly and it was very difficult to hear the accompaniment for some of the songs.  They were able to fix the problems and all went well for my Washington concert that was Thursday 12/12/19.

The Auditorium staff made a digital recording of the concert.  For some reason it is not playing and it may be related to the problems that happened during our concert.   I am trying to fix it so I can send it out as link to everyone as I did last year. If I or the technology people at West's auditorium fix the problem with the recordings, I will send out a link asap.

In light of recent happenings in Oshkosh, I want to compliment all of you in the Lakeside family.  I really appreciate your support and I am amazed by the PTO and parent involvement. The school store was AWESOME!  Thank you to the PTO for once again sponsoring Opera For The Young which will be performing at Lakeside in the Spring of 2020.

I am looking at starting a Chess Club for 4th and 5th graders early next year.  If there is enough interest, I will be looking for chess boards and pieces to borrow.  I will be sending out more information soon.

Once again, great job by the Lakeside students at our Holiday Concert! Thank you all for your support of the arts at Lakeside.

Happy Holidays!

Mr. Plekan

 

Art Update from Mrs. Wollangk

This year, is a Passport around the World, we are visiting different cultures and countries around the world our first spot on the passport was Mexico, next stop, New York!

• 5th Mateyka (M): Our latest artwork involved oil pastels and cacti!

• 4th Wagner (W):Learned new techniques in chalk pastel.

• 3rd Klaus (K): Finalized the skeletons in time for Day of the Dead and     are now working on the newest location (New York) with printmaking.

• 2nd Tigert/Murphy (TM): Still lives are perfectly patterned and hanging in the hallways.

• 1st Jari (J): Our pinatas are just about finished!

• K Mueller (M): Our Molas are complete and our “Big Apple” project is underway with stamping and weaving.

Don’t throw it away: The art room can always use cereal boxes. 

Thank you,  Mrs. Wollangk

Art Update from Mrs. North

 

Hello Lakeside families. Through the month of December we have been preparing for Christmas!

• Mrs Koeppl- K:The students made macaroni christmas trees (with glitter glue, too!)
• Mrs. Grasley- 1: The students made gingerbread cookie ornaments, with real cinnamon and candy!
• Mrs. Davis/Mrs. Murphy-2: The students made silly Christmas trees out of styrofoam plates.
• Mrs. Greeninger- 3: The students made origami Christmas trees
• Mrs. LeClair 4-: The students made tissue paper paintings.
• Mrs. Guido 5-: The students drew oil pastel winter scenes.

Technology Update from Mrs. Stephany

Learning without Limits

Students are increasing in use of their chromebooks!  Websites for searching for resources include using kid friendly resources which they can read at their level.  Kid Rex at www.kidrex.org is put out by Google.  Teachers also use Newsela for current event articles that are at students’ levels.  There are a limited number of articles that can be viewed without an account.  Parents can create a free account to read articles at home. Google Slides are being used creatively to make drawings as well

 

Counselor Newsletter January

Happy New Year! I want to sincerely thank all of the families and staff that helped support the holiday giving program. We were able to help four families have a bright holiday. Each year I am blown away by the generosity of our Lakeside families. It was truly appreciated by the families. 

As we begin a new semester I look forward to working with your child in the second half of their school year. Some of the topics include growth mindset, mindfulness, motivation and school success skills. 

As always if you have specific questions about a topic please feel free to reach out via email or phone. 

Happy New Year,

Mrs. Melissa Palecek

K-5 School Counselor 

melissa.palecek@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

920.424.0131 x6550

Media Update from Mrs. Miller

Digital Citizenship is being responsible, respectful, safe and trustworthy online.

December’s lesson is: Your Digital Footprint

As soon as you share the first photo of your kid, you're establishing their digital footprint. As kids get older and start creating their own content or engaging with others online, it's important for them to understand the tracks they're leaving behind and what those tracks might reveal. Parents can help guide kids toward creating the kind of footprint they can be proud of.

 

Math Update form Mrs. Ruck 

Encouraging a Growth Mindset for Math

We used to think that our intelligence was fixed. We either had the math gene or we didn’t. Scientists have proven again and again that simply is not true. There is not a math gene! Our brain is like a muscle — the more we use it, the stronger (and smarter) our math brain becomes. Here are a few things families can do to support a growth mindset:

Talk positively about math.  When a child says, “I can’t do this,” re-voice the language to say, “You are ready to learn something new! Or “You can’t do this YET, and I am here when you are willing to try again!” Soon your child will have take on positive self talk on their own. Praise children’s effort, persistence, and creativity. Building with Legos, riding a bike, or throwing a ball are all difficult at first. Notice when they try new strategies and seek input from others when they get stuck. Soon your child will have take on positive self talk on their own.  For more information, check out this video by Stanford math professor, Jo Boaler.

Reading Update from Mrs. Ruechel

No App Can Replace Your Lap. 

Why You Need to Read to Your kids!

 

Posted Wednesday, July 19, 2017 by Andrea Rogers

 https://gimmeinfo.com/no-app-can-replace-your-lap-read-to-your-kids/

Smartphone apps have taken over the world. If you don’t remember what time you fed your child, check your mealtime app. And if you forgot to lock your door, all you have to do is grab your phone and hit a few keys. The benefits are certainly evident in the plethora of time and sanity saving mobile applications. Children especially are drawn to smart devices and can operate them with amazing accuracy and speed. Many enjoy playing games, watching videos or even reading. However, no app can replace you. So put aside your phone (or tablet) and reach for a book and your child!

Studies have shown that reading aloud to your child stimulates brain development. The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging parents to start this practice on a daily basis, beginning in infancy.  Not only does it help you build a lasting bond with the child you are reading to, but it boosts their self-esteem. Research shows that children who read, or who are read to, develop better social and language skills and they score higher on test grades.

It is never too late to start. Older children might balk at the idea of reading together but chances are, they will overcome any initial reserve once they recognize the enjoyment of dual reading. Let your child pick the book, and make sure to ask open ended questions about the plot, characters or setting. Depending on the child’s age, you can take turns reading together.

I saw this article and found it so relevant to our world today!  I am including a fun way to fit reading time in during this winter break!  You can use it like a BINGO board. Let your child choose a reading activity and see if you can get a row across, up and down, or diagonally over break!     Have fun and happy holidays!

Holiday Reading BINGO