Mickle Families,
Each month through the '25-'26 school year, we will share a newsletter with the most current information about buildng and district events. The newsletter will include information from various Mickle departments, PTSO, Media Center, Counseling Center, etc.. It is our hope that these newsletters along with our weekly messages will provide a source for important information and upcoming events.
Jason Shanahan - Principal
Check out the latest news about the Mickle CLC by clicking on this link to read the latest CLC newsletter.
Madi Klingenberg
Parent/Guardian Message:
Each September, we celebrate National Suicide Prevention Month. We continue to see too many lives being lost to suicide in our country, and in our community. We know that suicide can seem like a scary, heavy topic – and it is. But by shining a light on this important topic, and approaching it with a hopeful message, we know that we can save lives. By supporting loved ones or colleagues who may be struggling; by asking someone how they’re doing; checking in; offering a kind word or smile; letting someone know they are not alone and that there is hope and healing. All of these things can save a life. We encourage you to focus on that as we approach one of the most important months of the year.
To partner with you, we will be sharing information with students about warning signs, protective factors and how to connect with trusted adults. Students will be viewing THIS video that was created by our LPS Hope Squads.
One of the best ways to help your child’s emotional health is to remember these basics; get plenty of sleep, drink water, eat nutritious foods, spend time outside and find ways to relax and connect with others.
If you are concerned about your child, please reach out to your school social worker or school counselor for guidance and support.
If you have immediate needs outside of school hours, you can call 911, CenterPointe Crisis Line at 402-475-6695 or The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
Parents can contact School Counselors via email:
6th grade School Counselor, Megan Bates: jlehman2@lps.org
7th grade School Counselor, Nicki Hanseling, mbates2@lps.org
8th grade School Counselor, Katie Reisdorff, kreisdo@lps.org
This link will take you to the Mickle Intramural Page.
Did you know? Chromebook Assurance Program covers your student’s device for up to the replacement cost of a Chromebook. The CAP window closes at the end of September. Find out more at lps.org/go/cap
Parents and students can access important Class Information (course description, grading practices, class tips, etc.) on the web (preferred) or via the mobile app. Step-by-step directions can be found on this document: Viewing Class Information in Synergy: Parents & Students or in these video tutorials: Synergy ParentVUE Tutorials.
The District’s goal is to ensure at least one parent/guardian per household has activated and uses their ParentVUE account. If you haven’t yet acquired an account, please contact the school office for an activation key.
Additional information about ParentVUE can be found on our school home page under the ParentVUE button.
Save yourself a phone call by using ParentVUE to report full-day absences (partial day absences still require a call to the school office to specify what time the student will be gone). There is also a place to add a note if more explanation or details are needed. The attendance office will view and process the information you enter.
If using the ParentVUE app (phones & tablets):
Select the appropriate student and click the blue “Report Absence” button to enter the date(s) and reason for the absence(s).
If using ParentVUE via the web:
Toggle to the appropriate student in the upper left hand corner. Next, click on the Attendance button and then the blue “Report Absence” button to enter the date(s) and reason for the absence(s).
Parents/Guardians can easily send messages to their student’s teachers from right within ParentVUE. Clicking on the small “envelope” button next to a teacher’s (or other staff member’s) name anywhere within the platform (e.g., Current Schedule, School Information, Grade Book, etc.) will begin a draft message within Messages/Synergy Mail. More information about messaging your student’s teachers can be found on the LPS ParentVUE Quick Guide.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, September 25 and Tuesday, September 30. The schedule for conferences will be as follows:
Thursday, September 25:
3:30-4:30 Phone & Zoom Conferences Only
4:30-6:30 In-Person Conferences (no need to schedule, just drop in.)
Tuesday, September 30:
3:30-5:30 In-Person Conferences (no need to schedule, just drop in.)
5:30-6:30 Phone & Zoom Conferences Only
The first PTSO meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 9 from 6:00-7:00PM in the Mickle Media Center.
Please feel free to join the group to learn more on how you can support Mickle functions, students and staff.
Upcoming Dine out events include the following:
Stay current on upcoming school events by checking the school calendar here.
Yearbooks
Please donate to our Fund-a-Need using the Link: https://foundationgive.com/campaigns/6726/mickle-forever. This helps our students receive yearbooks if they can't afford them.
If your student would like a yearbook, but cannot afford one, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/iLirnvwJpBvxRAty6