May 2023
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A Message From the Principal
Mickle Families,
The final month of the school year is here! While there are only three weeks of school left, school will be busy with many culminating activities, concerts and performances planned for this month. During the school day, staff are working to keep the focus on learning and finishing the academic year strong. The official last day of school is on Thursday, May 25. Students will follow a PLC schedule day, with school ending at 1:40 p.m.
We would also like to thank everyone who supported or came out to take part in the Mickle Fun Night. We had a great turnout, and students had a great time. It's important to take time to come together as a school community to spend time together without a set agenda. Again, thanks to all who made that evening possible.
Within this newsletter you will find the latest information on what is going on at Mickle. We hope you find the information helpful. Thanks for what has been a great school year.
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.
Due to staff and club leaders' schedules, we will not be able offer clubs May 15th - May 19th.
May 8th - May 12th will be the last week of clubs!
We will still offer Full Program May 15th - May 19th.
We will not have Full Program OR Club Only programming the last week of school. This has been a part of the schedule since the beginning of the school year. In more positive news:
We will be offering FREE club programming for students over the summer!
Garden Club
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 8 AM to 10 AM
Starting May 30th and Ending August 3rd
No club on July 4th
E-Sports Club
Wednesdays - 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Starting June 7th and Ending July 26th
We will need a new set of permission for student to participate in summer programming. The registration for summer programming will be live on Wednesday May 3rd! This will be open to students that will be attending Mickle in the 2023-2024 school year. If your student will not be attending Mickle next school year, but would like to attend clubs please let me know and I can help with that! (I will send another email with the link at that point in time).
If you have any questions, please let me know!
Have a wonderful start to May!
Madi Klingenberg
Counseling Center
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
In the Mickle Health Office we are busy ending this school year by sending 8th grade health folders and health information to their chosen high school and preparing for our incoming 6th graders for the new school year. Here are some health office reminders for the summer:
When completing ‘Online Registration’ for the next school year, please complete the Ibuprofen/Acetaminophen Medication form. Online registration usually does not begin till the end of July. It is great to have a completed form so we can treat your student if they have a headache, muscular pain, etc. It is rare for a student to overuse, plus they can only have 5 doses in 30 days.
If your next year 7th grade student visits the dentist over the summer, please update Mickle at Mickle@lps.org. Next fall all 7th graders will have a health screening per Nebraska State statute. This includes hearing, vision, dental, and height/weight. If they did visit their dentist during 2022, we do not need to perform a dental screening in the health office.
Another reminder that all 7th grade students in the State of Nebraska require a completed physical examination and a tetanus booster immunization (Tdap). We have already received several and thank you.
Please call us if any questions about next school year!
Susan Kangas-Packett, RN, MSN
Mickle School Nurse
Intramurals
This link will take you to the Mickle Intramural Page.
Mickle Media Center
Library
Library Books are Due by the End of the Year
The end of the school year is approaching and that means that it is time to return books to the school library. To see the titles that your student needs to return before the end of the year follow these steps:
Begin at portal.lps.org
Enter your student’s ID and password (If you don’t have this information, the school office can provide it for you).
Select “Destiny Discover” from the alphabetical listing in the portal.
From the upper right-hand corner of the screen, select login and select Log in using your account with New LPS Portal.
On the top row, hover your mouse over “My Stuff”.
Select “Checkouts” from the dropdown menu to see the books that are currently checked out.
Last Day for students to checkout books will be Friday May 12th. All books need to be returned Monday May 15th.
Computing Services
Access to 4th Quarter Grades in ParentVUE
At noon on May 30th, the district will switch the student information system to the Summer School term. Until that time, you can review final grades in the ParentVUE Report Card tab. After that, final grade information can be found in the Documents or Course History tab.
End-of-year Chromebook Information
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Mickle students will return their Chromebooks on Tuesday, May 23rd and recover the same device when they return next fall. As the end of the year draws closer, please make sure your student can locate the charger (2 pieces), the bag/carrying case, and the Chromebook that was issued to them at the beginning of the year. More details will be shared with students and families in the coming weeks.
Meredith Fickes
School Librarian
Mickle Middle School
402-458-3100 Ext. 95447
May Music Events
Thursday, May 4: Orchestra Festival at Dawes
Schools performing at Dawes are: Culler, Dawes, Goodrich, Lefler, Mickle and Schoo
Mickle performs at 7:15
Thursday, May 11: 6th and 7th/8th Grade Orchestra Concert at Mickle, 7:00 pm
Monday, May 15: 7th and 8th Grade Band Concert at Mickle, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, May 16: 6th Grade and Jazz Band Concert at Mickle, 7:00 pm
Thursday, May 18: 6th, 7th, 8th Grade and All-School Choir Concert at Mickle, 7:00 pm
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
Chipotle Fundraiser for Mickle PTSO.
33% of event sales donated to the cause.
6005 O Street - 5-9 p.m.
Order online for pickup using code TYDDHFL or click the link to show the flyer in restaurant.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jH_9pYmbFA3_Dr8FPzz5__LYa8KUP99Q/view?usp=share_link
SCIP
Click here for the May SCIP Newsletter.
Topics include
Keeping Things Substance Free With End Of The Year Celebrations.
End Of School Year Stress
Summer Festivals and Celebrations Around The State
School Garden
During the summer, students from Mickle help take care our school garden. Students learn how to plant, pick produce, water the garden, and other general maintenance. Mickle staff will be onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am - 10 am, from May 30th - August 3rd, (Except 7/4) to work with students. Students can come whenever they are available throughout the summer. If interested, please have your student pick up a garden club permission slip & summer contact form from the office. If you have any questions, contact Katie Hammond at khammond@lps.org.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, May 9: PTSO Night at Chipotle. 6005 O Street - 5-9 p.m.
Tuesday, May 23:
Parents/guardians: Bring your 8th grader by Mickle on the afternoon/evening of Tuesday, May 23rd to take an outdoor photo by the large “Congrats Mickle 8th Graders” “Card My Yard” style sign by the 8th grade entrance doors. It’s the perfect backdrop for a great picture to share with your friends and family to celebrate your 8th grader finishing middle school!
Thursday, May 25:
Last day of school for students. School is dismissed at 1:40 p.m.
Stay current on upcoming school events by checking the May 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 (made out to Mickle Middle School). Yearbook certificates are also available for purchase with Mickle Money in the School Store!
Yearbooks will be delivered during 1st period on Thursday, May 25th (the last day of school).
If you aren't sure whether or not you have purchased a yearbook, please email sbottom@lps.org.
Thanks!
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