DPI and
Public Service Commission Partner to
Help
Improve High Speed Internet Connectivity
Technology
is needed now more than ever in our schools and classrooms. The
recommendations in the Wisconsin Digital Learning Plan (https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/wi_digital_learning_plan) support changes in teaching and learning that recognize the need
for learning to occur 24/7, allow students to pursue personal pathways to
college and career, and take advantage of
efficiencies achieved through digital curriculum. However, many schools
are not able to take advantage of these opportunities affordably due to
inadequate bandwidth. Further, not all students have the same equitable
opportunities for learning because they may lack access to the Internet at
home.
To
address these issues, schools districts in Wisconsin are participating in
efforts to determine the current status of Internet broadband access and where
improvements are needed. The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC-W) are partnering to promote a
residential and business broadband demand survey from April through May, 2013.
This is part of the larger LinkWisconsin
project (http://www.link.wisconsin.gov). By encouraging parents to complete this survey we hope
that we can begin to address the digital divide many of our students throughout
the state face and bring the broadband needed in our schools and classrooms.
Results
will be used in two ways:
1) locations will be mapped to show unmet
needs or demand for high speed Internet; and
2) submissions will be used to
communicate need to Internet providers.
Surveys
for residential and businesses can be accessed at:
- Residential
survey: http://wisconsindashboard.org/residence-survey
- Business
survey: http://wisconsindashboard.org/business-survey
Questions
on the project or communications tools can be directed to Tithi
Chattopadhyay, State Broadband Director, PSC-W by emailing PSCStateBroadbandOffice@wisconsin.gov
Thank
you.
Laona
School District
2012-13
School District
August 29 & 30 Teacher In-service
September 3 Labor
Day
September 4 1st Day for Students
September 27 Rti Day-All students dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
October 8 Parent/Teacher
Conf. (1-7 p.m.)
October 23 Rti Day-All students dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
November 2 End of 1st Quarter
November 19-23 Thanksgiving
Break
December 3 Rti Day-All
students dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
Dec. 24-Jan. 1 Christmas
& New Years Break
January 18 End of 2nd Quarter
January 24 Rti
Day-All students dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
February 15 Teacher In-service
February 18 President’s
Day
February 25 Parent/Teacher Conf. (3:30-7 p.m.)
February 26 Rti Day-All students dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
March 22 End
of 3rd Quarter
March 27 Rti Day-All students dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
March 28-April 1 Spring/Easter Break
April 25 Rti Day-All students dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
May 22 Rti Day-All students dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
May 27 Memorial
Day
June 1 Graduation
June 6 Last
Day for Students
June 7 Teacher
In-Service
Laona School District invites you to join
us!
Looking for
something to do during the winter months? We are offering two opportunities for
community members to meet and share time together around common interests!
Crafter Club


When: Monday
nights beginning December 3rd, 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Where: Laona School
District Library, enter Door D
What: Bring
any crafty activity to complete as you share conversations with others who have
the same interest. Examples could be
knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, etc.
Walking/Weight Lifting

When:
Monday-Thursday mornings beginning December 3rd, 6:30 am -7:30 am
Where: Laona School
District Hallways and Weight room, enter door B
What: Walk on your own or use weight room
All
kids need a nutritious breakfast
for a
good start to the day. The Laona School
District offers free breakfast to all students
from 7:30
- 8:00 a.m. every school day.
Please
encourage your child to participate!
The Laona School District is an equal opportunity provider.
“In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of
Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA,
Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or
call toll free (800)632-9992 (Voice).
Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may
contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339; or
(800)845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an
equal opportunity provider and employer.”