April 2023
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A Message From the Principal
Mickle Families,
There is not doubt that the final two months of the school year will move by quickly. While summer will be upon us before we know it, there is still so much that will take place in the time we have remaining. It's our hope that this newsletter will assist your family in knowing what is coming up for the students at Mickle.
As always, reach out to us as we collaborate with you in your child's education.
Jason Shanahan - Principal
Community Learning Center
Check out the latest news about the Mickle CLC by clicking on this link to read the latest CLC newsletter.
Also, the Mickle building will be undergoing construction starting this month. Beginning April 17, the front entrance will no longer be available. Students will be dismissed through the 7th Grade doors on the west side of the building when that construction begins! Please still call our CLC phone at 402-419-3730 if your student needs to be called out!
If you have any questions, please let me know!
Have a wonderful start to April!
Madi Klingenberg
Construction
Construction and renovations for Mickle will begin after school on Friday, April 15. When students arrive back at school on Monday, April 18, the front entrance will no longer be accessible. The construction project will be staged at the main entrance, and a temporary fence will be erected to separate construction for students and the general public (see graphic). Beginning on the morning of April 18, the main entrance will move to door #7.
The cut out drive to door number one will also no longer be accessible. We are included a graphic to depict the areas that will be closed off through the end of the school year below.
Additionally, on this day, we will lose access to the cafeteria, although the kitchen will remain open. We are pivoting to using the auditorium for lunch through the end of the school year. Finally, the cooking lab portion of the FCS classroom will be under construction through June. Ms. Harris has made adjustments to her lessons, and will still have access to the sewing lab when needed. The art and STS classrooms will be renovated in the summer and students in these classes will not experience a change to their day to day schedules.
The importance of maintaining a safe and secure school will remain an emphasis while going through construction. The secured entrance monitor station has been moved to the temporary new main entrance. Additionally, all construction workers assigned to the project have gone through a background check and will be wearing identification notifying staff that they are clear to be in the building.
Here is the graphic for where construction will impact our school beginning Monday April, 18:
Counseling Center
April 26th is Hope Day! Mickle has recently launched a Hope Squad which consists of students wanting to bring hope to our school and community. They are trained to help students who might be struggling with suicidal thoughts and then getting them connected to a trusted adult. If you or someone you know might be struggling here are some resources that might be helpful - Call 9-8-8 the Suicide and Crisis Hotline or Text "Hello" to 741741 to be connected to the Crisis Text Line.
We are here to support students and collaborate with families. If there is something we can do to assist, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Get in touch with us -
6th Grade - Ellie Marvin - emarvin@lps.org
7th Grade - Madelyn Luxford - mluxford@lps.org
8th Grade - Nicki Hanseling - nhansel@lps.org
Health Office
Information for families with a student entering 7th grade in the 2023/2024 school year.
We know there is a great deal of information coming home from school, but we want to especially make you aware of a Nebraska requirement for students entering a public school entering 7th grade.
Families of 7th grade students for the 2023/2024 school year need to provide the following information to the school your child attends – or will attend:
Evidence of a physical examination completed by a physician, physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse. This exam must have taken place within the last six months, prior to the start of school. Now is a great time to make your school physical appointment with your student's provider.
Students must be current with all school required immunizations and provide proof to the school.
There are many resources available and the school nurse can assist you if you have questions about either of these items. Nebraska law requires students to have immunizations completed by the first day of school. Lincoln Public Schools extends a grace period for immunizations, allowing families to make necessary appointments and have them completed by the end of first quarter.
Students who have not submitted complete immunization records to the health office by Oct. 12, 2023 will NOT be allowed back to school until immunization records are submitted and up-to-date.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your school nurse at
402-436- 1216 (option 4).
Intramurals
This link will take you to the Mickle Intramural Page.
Mickle Media Center
Testing Season is upon us!
It’s said a body needs 8 hours of sleep every night. That’s especially true during testing season. Student Chromebooks also need a good night of charging. Please help your students remember to bring their Chromebooks, fully charged, every day.
Meredith Fickes
School Librarian
Mickle Middle School
402-458-3100 Ext. 95447
ParentVue
If you would like to receive text messages from Mickle or LPS to your phone, this document will assist you in setting that up.
Click here to watch a tutorial on how to use all of the helpful tools offered in ParentVue, including viewing your student's attendance, tardies, work completion, and grades.
PTSO
PTSO would love for everyone to come to the meeting on April 13 at 6:00! We will be discussing the 8th grade celebration, the family trivia night, teacher appreciation week, plans for the remainder of the school year and what lies ahead for next year! We are also looking for more parents to get involved in order to support our teachers and our students. The time commitment is up to you, any help is welcome and needed.
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, April 13: PTSO Meeting - 6:00 in the Mickle Media Center
Thursday, April 27: Mickle Family Fun Night. Join us for music, yard games, and food. Both students and families encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, May 3: Mickle Family Trivia Night. Doors open at 6:00 and game trivia begins at 6:30.
Tuesday, May 23: 8th Grade Celebration with Kona Ice and Card My Yard.
Trivia Night
Upcoming Events
Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10: No school for students.
Thursday, April 13: PTSO Meeting - 6:00 in the Mickle Media Center.
Thursday, April 20: Incoming 6th grade family night. 5:30-6:30 in the Mickle Auditorium.
Thursday, April 27: Mickle Family Fun Night. Join us for music, yard games, and food. Both students and families encouraged to attend.
Friday, April 28: No school for students.
Wednesday, May 3: Mickle Family Trivia Night. Doors open at 6:00 and game trivia begins at 6:30.
Tuesday, May 23: 8th grade celebration day with Kona Ice and Card My Yard.
Stay current on upcoming school events by checking the February school calendar here.
Yearbooks
Yearbook Announcements:
We do still have a few yearbooks available for purchase. Please see Mrs. Binkley in Room 102 with $25 cash or check. If your family cannot afford a yearbook, please fill out this form to request one from our Fund-A-Need. Fund-A-Need yearbooks are not guaranteed, and will be granted first-come, first-serve basis as we are funded! Yearbook certificates are also available for purchase with Mickle Money in the School Store!
Yearbooks will be delivered on Thursday, May 25th.
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