The Lion’s Roar Issue 3 November 2016 LaSalle Intermediate Academy 2701 W. Elwood Avenue South Bend, IN 46628 Phone: 393-4700 Fax: 283-7513 Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Dear Families: The football season for Notre Dame has been iffy but the Cubs are in the World Series. Leaves are changing and the stores are even starting to put out . . . holiday decorations! Fall Break is here and gone and we are already finished with the first quarter of school. The time seems to be flying! I love the month of October and I love decorating for every season, but especially for fall. I have hosted three fall parties this month, including taking 18, yes 18, teenagers to the Niles Haunted Scream Park followed by the entire 18, yes, 18 spending the night in my basement. All in all, the aftermath turned out to be very minimal – a few pop cans here and there, but the trash cans were utilized and the boys did a great job keeping down the noise and not making too big of a mess. The kids were great. So many of the boys are friends my children have known since Kindergarten. I feel like some of them are part of my own family. Last Saturday evening I had my daughter’s choir over for hot chocolate and a bon fire. Again, it was a wonderful group of kids and I enjoyed providing a safe environment for high school students to hang out and socialize with one another. They were extremely polite, well-mannered, and we had a great time watching the Cubs! My kids are getting older and I sometimes grapple with giving up some of the fun activities we used to do together when they were little, especially during this time of year! They don’t want to carve pumpkins anymore and the hay rides and corn maze just aren’t “scary” enough. I will be honest; I sometimes get downright depressed when my kids just don’t want to participate in activities that used to be yearly customs. I wrestle with finding ways to spend quality time with them because in a teenager’s world, spending time with Mom is just not as cool as it used to be. It’s hard not to take it personal when they would rather hang with friends than hang with me. One strategy that I have used for a long time is morning breakfast. Every now and again, when I can get up extra early, I take my kids for an early breakfast. Nearby our house is a small, local “mom and pop” hangout that serves wonderful pancakes and French toast. I drag my kids out of bed, they moan and groan, but by the time we get there, they perk up. It is during these morning breakfast times, I have great conversations with my kids. In the evenings after working a long day, and after the kids have been at school all day, we are just tired and our evening conversations can be quite dull. The breakfast conversations just seem to go better. My kids love having me drop them off at school afterwards and honestly, I just start my day off on a positive note. There is something special about having morning breakfast. I aim to do this once per month. Some months are better than others, but believe me when I say; this time is valuable and precious, especially for a working parent like me. Parents, I would also recommend finding a great “kid” group for your children to hang out with. My daughter belongs to her school choir. They are a good group and I love hosting events. I get great enjoyment out of watching a nice group of teenagers hanging out. Now, having said that, I also have to stand back and not “hover.” My daughter is a senior and so having your friends hang out with Mom is not very cool. I am honored she is open to having the choir to the house. So, I host, provide the food and pop, I greet and do several walkthroughs, but overall, I hang back and let the kids socialize without hovering too much. There always has to be a balance between supervising, setting appropriate rules and boundaries and letting kids be kids. As we move into these next few months, and the holiday season, I hope you will set aside a special time to spend with your middle schooler. In fact, November 8th there is no school due to Election Day. That would be a great day to go to breakfast! I already have it on my calendar. We might sleep in a little that day, but we will be at our normal breakfast spot. I am learning that the LaSalle community is full of wonderful staff, students, and parents! Let’s work together to value the time that we have with our special students. Parents, put that date on your calendar  Peace, Ms. Ehmer

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Application Window opens for Magnet Schools/HS Magnet Programs & HS Open Enrollment Magnet Fair Century Center 6:00pm-7:30pm Deadline to turn in UNICEF Funds or Receipts Adams HS IB Program Open House 6:00pm-7:00pm PTO Meeting 6:30pm Clay HS Fine Arts Program Open House 6:00pm-7:00pm Gaming Club Play for a Purpose 12:00pm-4:00pm SBCSC School Board Meeting 5:30pm No School-Election Day Riley HS Technology/Engineering & New Tech Open House 6:00pm-7:00pm Kennedy Primary Academy Open House 6:00pm-7:00pm Student Council Meeting 3:00pm-4:30pm PTO Hacienda Portage Road Give Back Night Washington High School Medical and Allied Services Magnet Open House 6:00pm-7:00pm Brown Montessori Open House 6:00pm-7:00pm Paid Dress Down Day SBCSC Dress Code and Popcorn Friday Fall Pep Assembly 7:45am All Region Honor Band at LaSalle 8:30am-5:00pm All Region Honor Band at LaSalle 2:00pm-4:30pm Dickinson Fine Arts Open House 6:00pm-7:00pm All Pro Dad 7:15am Robotics Club Five Guys Eddy Street Commons Give Back SBCSC String-A-Long Concert 7:00pm at Clay HS LaSalle Magnet Open House 6:00pm-7:00pm Hamilton Traditional School Open House 6:00pm-7:00pm LaSalle 5th/6th Grade Family Night 7:00pm SBCSC School Board Meeting No School Thanksgiving Break Jefferson Traditional School Open House 6:00pm-7:00pm Marquette Primary Montessori Academy Open House 6:00pm-7:00pm Perley Primary Fine Arts Academy Open House 6:00pm-7:00pm Progress Reports Sent Home Paid Dress Down Day SBCSC Dress Code and Popcorn Friday

Remember…….. Shorts and open toe shoes are allowed from Spring Break to Thanksgiving. 2

News from the PTO 

The November PTO meeting will be November 2nd at 6:30pm in the LGI. Get school updates from Ms. Ehmer and help us plan future events. We hope to see you there!

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There will be a LaSalle Academy PTO Restaurant giveback night on Thursday Nov. 10th at Hacienda on Portage Rd. Grab some friends and head out for dinner together. Please present the flyer at checkout. See flyer at the end of this Lion’s Roar.

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The PTO sponsors Popcorn Friday twice a month, and we need your help! Come hang out with the students and meet some other parents. There are multiple days to choose from and you can pick a shift that works with your schedule. The morning shift includes setting up, popping, and bagging the popcorn. The afternoon shift includes popping more popcorn, bagging, selling, and cleaning up. Sign up online at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c45adae2eaa8-popcorn1

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On Friday, Nov. 18th from 7pm-9pm we will be having a 5th/6th grade Family Night. There will be Bingo and GlowStick Dancing. If you would like to help us with this night, please email us at [email protected]. Keep your eyes open for more information! A special night for 7th/8th grade families will be planned during the winter months.

Athletics Check out the LaSalle Athletic Website for important athletic information and view the winter 1 athletic schedules on our Google Calendar. We invite you to come out and support our Lions as they compete this winter 1 season in boys’ basketball. Jerry Miller, Athletic Coordinator – [email protected] - (574) 393-4709 Winter 1 Coaches: 5/6 Boys’ Basketball - Antwain Johnson – [email protected] 7/8 Boys’ Basketball - Colleen Doyle - [email protected]

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New Phone Numbers/New Website LaSalle has a new phone system; and therefore, new phone numbers. Here is a list of frequently called numbers. Assistant Principal, Mr. Groves (574) 393-4700 Athletic Office (574) 393-4709 Attendance Office, Mrs. Barnard (574) 393-4706 Cafeteria (574) 393-4721 Main Office (574) 393-4700 Mrs. King (574) 393-4701 Mrs. Overmyer (574) 393-4711 Principal, Ms. Ehmer (574) 393-4700 SRO, Det. Odle (574) 393-4714 Mrs. Strabavy (574) 393-4708 SBCSC has recently changed websites. The new website address for the South Bend Community School Corporation is www.sb.school LaSalle’s new website is www.lasalle.sb.school. Please check our website for current information and our A/B day schedule.

Art Room Happenings November is election time and the art room is in the swing of things. The sixth grade classes will study campaign art and create campaign posters. We are sure to expect some winners that show art with a message! Seventh and eighth grade students will build from learning about space and distance and expand to space and perspective. They will be learning about one and two point perspective and studying the work of Thomas Moran and Josephine Trotter. As always, we are looking for any unwanted artificial flowers or floral arrangements to use for still life drawing. Any donations would be greatly appreciated in room 114. Have a great November.

Student Council Food Drive Student Council is sponsoring a Food Drive for the Northern Indiana Food Bank from October 31st through November 18th. We will continue our tradition of donating just before the Thanksgiving Holiday. In addition to non-perishable food items that we normally ask for, we are also hoping families can donate personal hygiene items as well. We also ask that students not bring in glass items. It’s unfortunate when the glass breaks in the barrel and ruins other food items. We have made a tremendous impact on hunger and the Food Bank depends on our food drive every year. Every pound of food donated is the same as three meals for someone in need. The next Student Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 10th from 3 to 4:30pm.

Volunteers Remember all parents and volunteers are required to have a background check on file in order to volunteer in the school building, to eat lunch with your child, or to attend field trips. If you need a background check form, they are available on our website (under the Parents Tab) or in the main office. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.

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From LaSalle’s Social Worker – Mrs. Overmyer As a School Social Worker, my primary role is to help students focus on academics. When other issues or strong emotions come up, students may see me to help them handle emotions, to calm down, to problem solve, or to have someone to listen if they need to vent. I also help link parents to community resources, such as counseling. If you need assistance with uniforms, you may qualify for a referral to Christ Child Society. Please contact me. I am at LaSalle on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. I am at Marquette Primary Montessori Academy on Monday and Thursday. Parents, please feel free to email me at [email protected] or you may call me at 574393-4711 (LaSalle) or 283-8370 (Marquette) if you have any questions or concerns. Grief Group – We have two more sessions: Nov 1 3 pm to 4 pm Nov 15 3 pm to 4 pm Please note we do not have school on Nov. 8th, so we will not have grief group. We will try to have a Spring Grief Group after Spring Break.

Counselor’s Corner All Pro Dad Our All Pro Dad breakfast this month will be on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:15am. November's topic is, "Words". Please remember to RSVP atwww.allprodad.com/chapters/3921 or with Mrs. Strabavy at [email protected] so we can provide an awesome breakfast. Mix It Up at Lunch Day We are providing a VERY SPECIAL Veteran Mix It Up at Lunch this month. The date could be changing so it will be announced soon with more information! Students will be randomly seated in the lunch room with an adult at each table to help aid conversation. We are asking for parent or community volunteers for each lunch time - 5th grade 11:14-11:44 and 6th grade 12:53-1:23. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mrs. Strabavy at [email protected] or 393-4708. More information will be provided to those volunteering. Please note a background check is required to help with this event. Background checks are free and paperwork is available in the main office. For information about Mix It Up at Lunch, visit Teaching Tolerance -http://www.tolerance.org/mix-itup/what-is-mix Honor Roll In order to earn honor roll at LaSalle Intermediate Academy, students must achieve at least a 3.0 GPA with no D's or F's for the quarter. 21st Century Scholars 21st Century Scholars is a program which offers income-eligible students the opportunity to receive four years of undergraduate tuition at any participating public or private college or university in Indiana. Students must apply to be a part of 21st Century Scholars by the end of their 8th grade year in order to be a part of the program. All applications are now online. You can visit http://www.in.gov/ssaci/2345.htm. If you have questions about the process, please visit the 21st Century Scholars website or contact Mrs. Strabavy at 393-4708 or [email protected]. 5

Notre Dame Talent Search The first meeting for Notre Dame Talent Search will be on Tuesday, November 1 during lunches for enrolled 7th and 8th graders. The students will meet one time per month during lunch. The dates are as follows: Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Jan.10, Feb. 7, March 7, April 11, May 2, and June 6. If you are a 7th or 8th grader interested in this program, please see Mrs. Strabavy for more details. Fuel Up to Play 60 We are kicking off our Fuel Up to Play 60 group! Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program founded by the National Dairy Council® (NDC) and the National Football League and based on a mutual commitment to the health of the next generation. This program focuses on promoting healthier eating and more physical activity opportunities in a school wide setting. Our ambassadors work to create activities, give information, and engage staff, students, and families in the areas of health and wellness. Check out www.fueluptoplay60.com for more information. Applications will be available from November 7 - November 11.

Online Magnet Applications and Open Enrollment Forms Online magnet applications and open enrollment forms will open after the Magnet Fair on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Century Center from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. The Magnet Fair is an overview of all the magnet programs from primary centers to high school. The open houses are a more in-depth/specific look into the magnet programs. All applications are DUE BY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016. Adams High School International Baccalaureate

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

6:00pm – 7:45pm

Clay High School

Visual and Performing Arts

Thursday, November 3, 2016

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Riley High School

Engineering and Wednesday, Technology/Sustainable November 9, 2016 Energy

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Washington High School

Medical and Allied Health Sciences

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Thursday, November 10, 2016

**Mrs. Strabavy will also be sending more information home with students about the high school scheduling process as information is received from SBCSC. Click on the link below for the online Magnet Application: Primary Center Intermediate Center High School 6

3 ways to get to High School: Ways

Description

District School

Process

Not interested in magnet program, live in residential district boundaries of that school

No application necessary

Magnet Program

International Baccalaureate(Adams), Visual and Performing Arts (Clay), Engineering and Technology/Sustainable Energy (Riley), Medical and Allied Health Sciences (Washington)

Enroll during online application process: November 1, 2016 – December 15, 2016

Open Enrollment

Not interested in magnet program, want to attend a regular high school not in your district

Complete open enrollment form during high school scheduling from November 1 – December 15 **Open Enrollment is not guaranteed. SBCSC will notify of acceptance.

**Don’t know your district? Look here: http://www.sb.school/about_us/ enrollment_information/street_lookup

Students will schedule as normal

Order your 2016-17 Yearbook Order early to SAVE $$$$ and secure yours for the 2016-2017 school year!!! Yearbooks are currently $25 pre-sale, but the price will go up. There are 3 ways to pay for your yearbook: 1) Go online and pay at www.jostensyearbooks.com 2) Pay over the phone by calling 1-877-767-5217 3) Pay with cash or a check payable to LaSalle Academy Your student can pick-up an order form in the main office. (Please make sure to include Student Name and Homebase Teacher in memo line When ordering online, please enter the LAST NAME ONLY of your student's homebase teacher. For example, enter KING instead of Ms. King or Room 126. This helps keep the database organized and simplifies distribution. (For Sipes homebases-if they have Mr. Sipes, please put A Sipes and if they have Mrs. Sipes, please put K Sipes.) Thank you in advance for your help! Are you a momma or paparazzi? Use a smart device to upload your pictures using the REPLAYIT (Jostens) App. We're looking for pictures of Sports, Clubs, Fine Arts, etc. Send them in and yours just might make the yearbook!

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November News from the Stacks…..

The library is open every morning at 7:15. Students may pick up a pass in the gym and come down to the library to work on homework, use the computers, silent read, and check out books. Ms. Scott is available every morning to help students that may need math help.

5th grade students are learning about the art of balancing rocks and the Nazca Lines during Quest.

Remember: Students can access their work at home by logging into their Google account. They simply need to open Google, go to the sign on button, enter their email address, which is their firstnameID#@students.sbcsc.k12.in.us and then a password, which is their firstnameID#. 8

Technology Lab Engagement:

Jamie Bridgeman and Chalaye McKinney set up to take pictures for a stop-motion, clay animation film. Students learn how and why stop motion animation works, about the history of animation, and how to use Frames software.

College and Careers Junior Achievement Experience Students in the 8th Grade Exploring College and Careers began their Junior Achievement experience with the assistance of Mrs. Joy Decker from MTI. Students in the eighth grade class are learning about personal finance and how to plan for their future. Activities that assist in preparing for the future are: creating a timeline for their future and understanding the life events that can add expense to their budgets. Students will be creating budgets and estimating future spending based on their chosen career. In the 7th Grade Exploring College and Careers, students are gaining knowledge about career clusters and recognizing the numerous career opportunities that exist in the cluster. Students are beginning to pick areas that they might be interested in for the future. Students have explored “green jobs” as well. Green jobs are jobs associated with the environment and help to grow sustainability based on air, water, and soil. Mr. Mark Ruledge is the Junior Achievement volunteer guiding the students in the exploration of careers.

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