Clark Lane Connects - February 22, 2019

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February 22, 2019 UPCOMING DATES 2/27– Wingman Wednesday -Orchestra FAVE FIVE Event!

3/6– Wingman Wednesday 3/7– EARLY DISMISSAL DAY– ParentTeacher Conferences 3/8– NO SCHOOL– Staff PD Day 3/13– Wingman Wednesday 3/14– PTO Meeting 6 PM 3/20– Wingman Wednesday 3/22– Career Day (7th grade) *Name that Tune date changed to May 17th

February 25– 29 Say Something Week Please see the attached letter for what this week entails.

LAST CALL for YEARBOOK orders!!

Deadline EXTENDED to Tuesday, February 26th!!

CLICK HERE to order today!

You can also visit the CLMS website or Jostens.com and search for Clark Lane.

Extra yearbooks are NOT available to purchase in June, so please plan ahead to avoid disappointed students at the end of the year!

NEW THIS YEAR! 8th grade parents can create a recognition ad for their high school bound student. The link for creating this ad can also be found on the yearbook ordering page. The link says “Yearbook Recognition Ads”!

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On Friday, February 15, Clark Lane Middle School held our first Wingman Recognition Breakfast.

Seventeen students were recognized for their actions and positive behaviors that reflect the characteristics defined in the Wingman program. Parents and guests were welcomed by our principal, Mr. James Sachs, who expressed his pride, and that of our school community, in the actions that each student demonstrates on a consistent basis throughout our school. The following is a list of all seventeen students nominated by their teachers.

Jake Benvenuti Bella Correa Kayla Roy Alyse Puccio Jordon Dunkerley Daniel Strazzo Addison Mobley Abigail Silva Amelia Allen Landon Blais Briana Smith Ethan DelGrosso Avery Maise Emma Piela Jenna Long Calee Pope

Our next celebration recognizing students who demonstrate the characteristics of a Wingman will be in March. Look for updates in an upcoming newsletter!

Millie Greer The CLMS MATH COUNTS TEAM Captured 3rd Place at State Competition!!

Team Member Ian Li placed 7th overall!!

The team competed at UCONN on Saturday, Feb 9th.

Official Team consisted of (Left to right in picture): Kyijong Tenzin, Charlotte Morin (Team Captain), Ian Li, and Matthew Shampine.

Alternates included Daniel Girard, Maple Siu, Emily Roy and Hazel Siu

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New Aquarium in Main Office: Recently, the Cactus Jack Foundation made a $1000 donation to CLMS to purchase a fish tank for students in our Explorers and Support Center program to maintain. Their donation was featured in a New London Day article, and as a result, Mr. Don MacKenzie of Boats, Inc in Niantic offset that donation by offering us an entire 65 gallon, bow-front, fully operational aquarium, WITH FISH! Last week, Mr. Sachs, along with several students, went to Boats, Inc to help disassemble and move the aquarium. Staff at Boats, Inc. came back with us to CLMS to help reassemble the aquarium here. Lillian Peccerillo, an Avery Point student studying marine biology, along with a friend, served as advisors that day to make sure we were successful moving the fish. In addition, Lillian has offered to volunteer her time to come in to CLMS each month to talk with our students about all things related to our aquarium and marine biology in general.

THANK YOU Cactus Jack Foundation, Don MacKenzie of Boats, Inc, and Lillian Peccerillo of UCONN, Avery Point for your support of CLMS!

7th grade students on the Osprey team just completed a unit on comparative government in world geography classes. Students had the ability to experience four types (dictatorship, democracy, anarchy, and monarchy)of government by participating in a three day government roleplay. In each class students were randomly selected to take on the roles of dictator and monarch. Additionally, all students had the opportunity to participate in the chaos that ensued while in a state of anarchy.

As a part of the democracy roleplay, students created their own ideas of what the ideal government would be like. Students had the opportunity to prepare a speech/campaign and deliver a speech to their classmates. Following the democratic process, students voted for their new leader. The following students earned the support of their classmates in the election: Nathan Murphy, Cole Gaynor, Cameron Hill, and Connor Motzko and Logan Anderson his running mate. Congratulations to all of the students who participated.

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WINTER SPORTS WRAP UP (swim team covered in previous newsletter!)

WRESTLING Season highlights: Team record was 3-2.

W- Ledyard 39-33 W- Lebanon 78-45 L- Walsh- Branford 79-6 đ&#x;˜Š L- Polson- Madison 33-24 W- Polson- Madison 42-33 Team roster: John Dorunda, Brody and Zack Ruest, Charles Goede, Joao Gomes, Nick Filip, Luke Gannotti, Christian Ortiz, Sam Adams, Devon Powers, August Murry, Brendan Vine, Justin Gray.

Girls Basketball

The 2018-19 Clark Lane Girls basketball season was filled with ups and downs, but we never wavered from our team motto of “ALL INâ€?. Though we had some injuries and illnesses, we stuck together as a team and ended up with an extremely respectable 7-6 season. The girls worked hard every day and always supported each other‌.the foundation of a great team.

Julia Knowles, Marina Colonis, Sophie Byrne, Bree, Smith, Caitlyn Yother, Zoe Hull. Kecelia Hill, Emerson Lane, Alexa Collins, Madison Laforte, Brianne Kilcommons, Layla Aldana And managers Ally Puccio, Nia Bosco, Jenna Long and Hannah Carter THANK YOU COACH LONG!

Team wrestled a total of 74 matches.

With 35 wins, and 39 losses.

From Coach Duplice: “It’s not about wins and losses for me as a coach, it’s about getting better every day, and I believe that the team did that. We only had 6 weeks together, and I am very proud of all of them.� THANK YOU COACH DUPLICE!

Boys Basketball

Elliot Childs, Jeffrey Fabian, Cole Gaynor Alex Hightower, Nathan Hynes, Anthony Jessuck, Nick Lambert, Chris Mennino, Jack Mennino, Kyle Palmer, Logan Peabody, Evan Piotrowski, Lorenzo Rivera, D.J. Rogers, Tarance Silva, Quinn Speller, Trevor Stringer, Matthew Uguccioni Record: 7-6 (5-0 home, 2-6 away) Notable wins: @ West Side 63-60 (OT), Bennie Dover 51-50, Ledyard 72-71 (2OT) CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU COACH IRVINE

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Last week the Philanthropy club hosted a Dodgeball Tournament here at Clark Lane. There were a total of 20 teams that participated from grades 6, 7, and 8, as well as a team of teachers. A lot of students and some staff members and parents came to watch the fun. Everyone had a great time and the club was able to raise $400 for Safe Futures. Congratulations to the winning team of Bunny Foo Foo. A special thanks to the event chairperson Kameryn Mazzulli, and to the members of the Philanthropy Club who helped to organize and run the event: Alyse Puccio, Grace Lundfelt, Emma Hall, Nia Bosco, Sophie Bryne, Erica Mugovero, Madison Stewart, Camille Caldrello, Marina Colonis, and Mia Petrini, as well as Jordon Dunkerly and Vincent Antonelli who helped to referee.

Dear Parents/Guardians, During the week of February 25th, your child will be taking part in Say Something Week at Clark Lane Middle School. We will be discussing how to recognize warning signs, signals and threats of potential violence and the importance of taking action by telling a trusted adult.

As a parent/guardian, we know it can be hard to know how your child is feeling. Today, many teens and adolescents turn to print, video and online channels to express themselves – their thoughts and hopes, but also their anxieties and personal feelings. Some even go as far as hinting at hurting them self or someone else. Their friends and peers - the eyes and ears of a school and community - may see these communications, but may not always understand what they are seeing or know what to do with that information. Say Something teaches all of this. 6th grade students will view a presentation from Sandy Hook Promise on Monday, February 25th. Additionally, all students will participate in an activity and discussion during Wingman Wednesday that reinforces the message of Say Something. I encourage you to talk to your child about Say Something and share what they have learned. Not only will this conversation help you learn to recognize any signs in your own child’s expressions, but it demonstrates to them that you also take this subject seriously and can be one of the trusted adults your child turns to if they suspect someone may need help.

We know that schools are extremely safe places and Say Something will help keep our young people and community safe. For more information on Say Something, please visit: http://www.sandyhookpromise.org.

Thank you, CLMS School Counselors

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Coral Team students wrapped up the poetry unit with an artistic culminating activity- Blackout Poetry. Students chose a poem, scanned the words for a meaningful message contained with the text, highlighted those anchor words, blacked out remaining words and phrases to create a new poem within a poem!

Great job!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & health DEPARTMENT NEWS 7th grade Health students have begun their last unit of the trimester: drug abuse and prevention. This week, students explored the dangerous effects of alcohol on the adolescent brain, as well as what happens when a person is intoxicated.

Next week they will continue to learn about the other gateway drugs: tobacco and related products (cigarettes & ecigarettes/juuls), prescription medication misuse and abuse, and marijuana).

8th grade Wellness students have started their final research projects, each relating to a particular drug of abuse. Students have spent two classes researching the details and dangers of their chosen drug, and will continue next week by creating a project to display their knowledge. Students can choose from a research paper, a PowerPoint presentation, an interactive game, or an expert video. They will present their projects next Thursday and Friday.

The Physical Education department has been working hard at preparing our students for the CT Physical Fitness Assessment this spring (April).

Since January, students perform various muscular endurance exercises, posted around the field house and gym.

Cardiovascular endurance activities, such as the PACER, were performed daily in class. February brought us “Healthy Heart Awareness “month. Activities engaging students in all the components of Health Fitness were the focus. Practice testing on the push up and curl up tests were included as a part of our daily lessons. Fitness activities – including dance, yoga, basketball and volleyball – were offered before school all week.

In addition, we completed an exciting month of Badminton play, with recreational game options (single, doubles, “King of the Court” and “Alligator” games, as well as a competitive doubles tournament. Game rules were stressed, as well as etiquette, team play and sportsmanship!

On Thursday and Friday, 7th and 8th grade P.E. students participated in the National Youth Risk Behavior Survey, an anonymous survey developed by the CDC which monitors six categories of health-related behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults, including—  Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and  Alcohol and other drug use violence  Tobacco use  Sexual behaviors related to unintended pregnancy and  Unhealthy dietary behaviors sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV  Inadequate physical activity infection Next up: Volleyball!

Stay tuned & Stay Fit!!!

The Wellness team

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Miss Montanaro, Miss Shannon, Mr. Luzzi & Mr. Slocum

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The Winter Concerts went well! We’re proud of all of our musicians. Please send us your photos or videos. We’d love to show them to our classes! Below are a few that were captured by our Photography team.

We will be putting together a short survey to see if a 6:00 start time for concerts would appeal to people. Thanks so much to the sixth grade parents for making a switch to the earlier time on short notice!

EGRET TEAM to CELEBRATE READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK: Monday – Fox in Socks

February 25 – March 1

Wear wacky socks!

Tuesday – Green Eggs and Ham Wear green!

Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday Wear mismatched clothes!

Thursday – If I Ran the Zoo Wear animal print Friday – The Cat in the Hat Wear your favorite hat!

Attention 6th Grade Parents Mandatory Physicals

In order to fulfill Connecticut State Requirements, the Board of Education requires each student to have a comprehensive health physical before th starting 7 grade. The date of this physical must be between June 12, 2018 (the last day of 5th grade), and Aug 28, 2019 (the first day of 7th grade). This is over a 13 month period in which to get the physical . In addition to this, all students must have completed the following immunizations in order to enter 7th grade:  Proof of the Tdap vaccine  At least 3 Polio (OPV/IPV) immunizations, with the last one being completed on or after the child’s 4th birthday.  2 Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) immunizations  3 Hepatitis B vaccinations  Proof of chickenpox disease OR 2 Varicella (chickenpox) vaccines  A health physical dated after June 12, 2018  Blood work must be done with this physical. Either a hematocrit

(Hct) or a Hemoglobin (Hgb), dated after June 12, 2018  Proof of a Meningitis vaccine (McV4)  Proof of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines This Waterford Board of Education and State of Connecticut requirement states that any student who has not fulfilled these requirements will not be allowed to begin 7th grade and will be held out of school until the requirements are completed. If you have any questions, please call the health room at 860-437-6977.

Waterford Little League Registration dates for the Spring 2019 season are: Online from January 1st through February 23rd ($20 late fee after February 23rd)

WLLCT.ORG In Person: January 12th from 9am- 1pm At Clark Lane Middle School & rd February 23 from 9am-1pm At Clark Lane Middle School All new players must upload/present Birth certificate. *Evaluations for Baseball ages 8-12 will be March 3rd at CLMS.* *Evaluations for softball ages 8-12 will be March 9th at CLMS* Fees: Tee Ball $70.00 (ages 4-7) Coach Pitch Baseball and Softball (ages 6-8) $90.00 Minor and Major League Player Pitch Baseball and Softball $130.00 Family Maximum $270.00 Questions or concerns prior to registration can be sent to either: Jenelle Fiano –Softball Player Agent jenellepope@sbcglobal.net Kristina Gordy –Baseball Player Agent kristinagordy@yahoo.com