Converse Cougar Communicator
Week of September 18th, 2022
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Converse Elementary Student Arrival and Dismissal:
AM Arrival- School begins a 7:45
Students will be let into the building starting at 7:35.
Students may enter any of the following doors: 1, 2, 4, 7, or 8.
All bus students will enter door 1
PM Pickup- School ends at 3:00
4k and 5k exit door 2 (south end of the building)
Bus and daycares exit door 1 (front/main)
1st grade exit door 7 (exits to the parking lot)
2nd grade exit door 8 (exits to the parking lot)
3rd grade exit door 4 (exits to the parking lot)
Parents/guardians with children in multiple grade levels, please have a plan to meet your children outside. A suggestion would be to have your older student walk outside to meet at your younger child’s designated exit.
**IF you need to pick up your child early or change your child's pick up arrangements, please call the office before 2:00!
IMPORTANT School Security Update:
Our number one priority is the safety, security, and well-being of our students, families, and staff.
In 2020, the School District of Beloit began using the Raptor Visitor Management System. The Raptor system allows us to better monitor visitors, contractors, and volunteers who enter our schools.
Upon entering any district building or school, all visitors will be required to sign in and present a picture ID. Acceptable IDs include state-issued IDs such as a driver's license, a passport, or a consular card. The ID will be scanned into the Raptor software system.
This protocol follows Board Policy 860, Rule 1, which states, "any person other than a student or district employee is regarded as a visitor and must report to the building's office for authorization before going anywhere in the school building."
Thank you for your cooperation and support of our safety protocols.
Welcome Back Converse Cougars!
Notes from the Nurse:
Starting September 13th, the School District expanded the partnership with Beloit Community Health Systems (CHS) to provide onsite health care to students. Families should call (608) 361-0311 to set up an appointment at the High School. Parents/guardians need not be present for the appointment of a High Schooler as long as consents are signed when setting up the appointment. Intermediate and Elementary students will need to have a parent/guardian with them at any scheduled appointment. CHS will be onsite Tuesdays from 1-4pm and Thursdays from 8:00-12pm.
All school health concerns can be discussed with the health office at (608) 361-2115. Converse health office staff is ready to assist you!
If your child is showing signs/symptoms of COVID, please keep your child home and contact the school health office at (608) 361-2115.
Please report all student absences to the main office- (608) 361-2105.
Masks are optional for all students, staff, and guests.
What are We Learning at Converse?
4k Learning Targets for the Week:
Literacy: Students will be able to identify their name out of a group of 5.
Math: Students will be able to Identify the shape of a circle.
Other: Students will be able to take turns raising hands when wanting to speak in class.
Art- Students will create a "Mexican Maraca Design Pattern" on a blank Maraca Template using a variety of drawing/coloring mediums.
Music: Students will be able to identify the feeling the beat and friendship
5K Learning Targets for the Week:
Literacy:
Math:
Other:
Art: Students will create a "Mexican Poncho Design" on a blank paper bag template-using scissors for
Music: Students will be able to identify steady beat.
1st Grade Learning Targets for the Week:
Math: Students will be able to add numbers within 10.
Science: Students will be able to ask questions, make observations, and gather information.
Other: Students will use letter sounds to write new words.
Art: Students will create a "Mexican Sombrero Hat Design" on a blank 12x18 sheet of white construction paper-using a pencil for guided drawing of shape-then a variety of drawing/color mediums.
Music: Students will be able to identify strong and weak beats.
2nd Grade Learning Targets for the Week:
Literacy: Students will be able to ask and answer questions about "just right" texts.
Math: Students will be able to write numbers in a variety of ways.
Science: Students will be able to identify solids, liquids, and gases.
Art: Students will create "Mexican Sugar Skill Design/Drawing" ("Day of the Dead Skull Mask") on a blank skull template--using pencil for the drawing of shape/design/symmetrical pattern--then a variety of drawing/coloring mediums.
Music- Students will be able to identify strong and weak beats.
3rd Grade Learning Targets for the Week:
Literacy: Students will be able to compare and contrast characters and settings across a book series.
Math: Students will be able to use multiplication and division within 100 to solve problems.
Science: Students will be able to understand that magnetism is a special kind of force that causes a change in an object's motion.
Other: Students will practice respect by identifying the good in others.
Art: Students will create a "Mexican Folk Art Foil and Cardboard Circle Mandala" on a blank cardboard circle template--using both a foil paper, pencil and black Sharpie for coloring/outlining detail--then a variety of drawing/coloring mixed mediums.
Music- Students will learn about ostinatos.
Treats at Converse:
In an effort to continue to promote safety, ALL treats and snacks brought into Converse MUST be store bought items. It is preferred treats be individually packaged. Teachers will use safety protocol to hand out treats. Please refrain from sending treats containing nuts or peanut butter due to allergies.
BUS LANE REMINDER!
Picture Day is September 19th
Students will bring picture day flyers home this week! Orders for pictures can be completed online through Lifetouch.
Converse Schedule for the Week:
Daily:
7:45 Student arrival
7:45- Breakfast
7:50-Students are tardy
7:50-Morning announcements
8:00-Specials and Learning Blocks begin
Monday, September 19th
PICTURE DAY- Package selection and payment can be made online or by using the Lifetouch flyer sent home last week.
Tuesday, September 20th
SDB Food Truck at Converse- ALL students can have free lunch from the food truck
Wednesday, September 21st
1:30 Dismissal for Students
LAST DAY of NED Yo-Yo promotion
Thursday, September 22nd
Friday, September 23rd
Planning ahead:
October 1- Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Riverside Park (10:00-1:00)
October 5- 1:30 DISMISSAL
October 3-7- BMHS Homecoming Week
October 11- Evening Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences at Converse; Converse Book Fair
October 12- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS- Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences at Converse; Converse Book Fair
October 13-Evening Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences at Converse; Converse Book Fair
October 14- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
October 19- 1:30 DISMISSAL
SDB Free COVID-19 Testing Sites; Examenes de COVID-19 Gratuitos
SDB Free COVID-19 Testing Sites:
We provide On-Site Covid Testing. We collaborate with the Wisconsin Department of Health Service, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and Summit Clinical Labs to provide this testing. Please click on this link to complete the pre-registration forms.
School District of Beloit Essentials:
Converse Elementary School Student Expectations:
Converse students will demonstrate:
Eyes Watching.Ears Listening.
Voices Quiet
Body Still.
Converse students are:
Safe.
Responsible.
Respectful.
Kind.
At Converse, we work to promote school safety and good behavior. Our staff works to teach kids about behavior expectations and strategies. Prevention versus punishment.
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Please note, Walnut Creek and Spirit Wear Direct are not affiliated-they are separate businesses.
Speak UP, Speak OUT!
Created by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS), the SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT Resource Center is a comprehensive, one-stop place to turn with important concerns.
SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT allows students, parents, school staff, and community members to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at school students, school employees, and schools. The SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT Resource Center can respond confidentially and quickly to get help to you or to someone who is hurting or struggling.
Tips can be submitted 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week by telephone, mobile app, or via the SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT website. The phone number to report potential or criminal activity directed at students, school employees and/or schools is 1-800-697-8761. To access the website Tip Line, Click HERE.
For more information, please visit the Speak Up, SpeakOut Website
Contacting Converse:
PLEASE CONTINUE TO REACH OUT TO US:
Converse Main Office
Ms. Luehne- Secretary
(608) 361-2105
Ms. Casique- Bilingual Home Liaison/ Enlace Bilingüe entre la Escuela y Hogar
Converse 608-361-2186
Mcneel .608-361-3828
Google Voice: 608-466-6076
Ms. Malott-Principal
(608) 361-2110
Mr. Stengl-Assistant Principal
(608) 361-2178
Converse Health Office (Alyssa Rohrer, Nurse; Lindsay Fry HRA):
(608) 361-2115
Ms. Staci Brandt- School Counselor
(608) 361-2187
Ms. Amy Langer-School Social Worker
(608) 361-2183
PLEASE continue to check:
- text messages
- voicemail
- SEESAW
- the school district website (www.sdb.k12.wi.us)
- the School District of Beloit APP
Converse Elementary School
Email: lmalott@sdb.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.sdb.k12.wi.us/Domain/10
Location: 1602 Townline Avenue, Beloit, WI, USA
Phone: (608) 361-2105