SASD 4K Family Newsletter
Grow. Play. Learn.
June 1st, 2022
Dear parents,
We congratulate your child and family for a wonderful 2021-2022 school year! We send you into the summer with a message from NAEYC (The National Association for the Education of Young Children).
1. Let your child play.
2. Be confident in your parenting.
3. Trust your child's resilience.
4. Be flexible.
5. Create a learning space at home.
6. Celebrate rituals.
7. Partner with teachers.
For more information go to: Message in a Backpack™ Caregiving in Uncertain Times: Early Childhood Educators Offer Seven Tips
Enjoy a safe and healthy Summer!
Erin Conrad, SASD 4K Principal
Sara Jane Lee, SASD Inclusion Support Teacher
Mindy Holverson, SASD 4K Educational Assistant
5K Registration
If your child is or will be 5-years old by September 1st, 2022 and will be entering Kindergarten in the fall click on the link for more information: 5K Registration
School Placement:
Learners are placed in their neighborhood elementary school based on the attendance boundaries approved by the school board at SASD Attendance Boundaries
Health Forms:
Please complete and return the health forms to your elementary school in the fall.
For questions, contact:
Laurel Gretebeck, District Nurse, @ Laurel.Gretebeck@stoughton.k12.wi.us or
Mindy Holverson, 4K support, @ Mindy.Holverson@stoughton.k12.wi.us
**Check out the Elementary Schools Slide Decks below!
NHA Message
Being a parent can be hard! You know, those times when your kiddo is melting down in the grocery store or arguing with you about your expectations. How you respond MATTERS! A few strategies combined with the NHA Stands can change these hair-pulling moments into opportunities for learning and relationship building.
First, remember the long game. Raising good human beings.
Next, give low energy to the behavior and help your child walk through their emotions by giving them clear and concise directions. Getting angry just increases your child’s dysregulation and ability to calm themselves.
Follow up with high energy to any movement in the right direction.
Repeat as necessary. Repeat as necessary. Repeat as necessary.
Using this equation in the short term over and over again, will reap the rewards in the long game! You are your child’s biggest influencer. Not their friends, not social media- YOU! It’s the hardest, most important, job in the world!
To your INFLUENCE, GREATNESS, HUMANITY, & SIGNIFICANCE,
Amy, Karla & Sara Jane
4K Calendar Reminders
June
No School Friday June 3rd
The last day of school for 4K is Thursday, June 9th
See the calendar below.
OWL Curriculum JUNE
Week of May 31st
Unit 8: Make it Move
Week 5: Review
Week of June 6th
Unit 8: Make it Move
Week 6 Review and Celebrate the year!
Opening the World of Learning: Pearson Research Overview
SASD Equity Framework
SASD Antiracism Project
The purpose of the Antiracism Project is to advance our district’s Educating for Equity efforts by providing resources, information, and opportunities to support recognized events, locally, nationally and internationally.
SASD Equity Vision Statement
Our Compassionate School community will operate within a proactive system of support to promote a positive, inclusive culture with equity, respect, and dignity so we can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
District Core Values
- Excellence & Equity in Teaching & Learning
- Respect & commitment to each other
- Personal & Social Responsibility
- Community Engagement
- Sustainability of Resources
For more information go to Educating for Equity on the SASD website.
SONDAY Let's Play Learn
Let's Play Learn focuses on the developmental continuum and prepares our 4K students to learn to read, write and work with numbers. It is a structured, systematic program that provides multi-sensory practice and interactive opportunities for learning.
You can check out the lessons offered in our virtual schedule each day from home and even go back to previous weeks to see what our 4K teachers Ms. Stiver and Ms. Matz have shared with our students. See the example lesson below.
Mat Man
Mat Man is a 4K classroom character that embodies our unique approach to drawing with multisensory activities and strategies that help young learners develop strong drawing and cognitive skills.
Check out this fun book: Mat Man Hats
Enjoy the Mat Man Song
For additional activities and online games, visit Mat Man World!
Learn more about the effect of Mat Man and Mat Man activities link.
The Pyramid Model
Check out the many resources for Family Engagement on The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations site.
The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior. Each Backpack Connection handout provides information that helps parents stay informed about what their child is learning and specific ideas on how to use the strategy or skill at home. Check out all of the series on the family engagement site.
Tucker the Turtle
Tucker the Turtle LOVES Summer! Go and find your greatness by celebrating that you can be the best you that you can be!
New Resources from The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
Help Us Stay Calm Strategies that help you and your child during challenging behavior
THE NURTURED HEART APPROACH
The Nurtured Heart Approach Vocabulary for the Kids:
Determined- "I can show my greatness by never giving up, even when it is difficult."
For more information on the Nurtured Heart Approach click on the link.
Stoughton Food Pantry
520 S. 4th Street, Stoughton
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m.
Closed Fridays
First Saturday of the month 9 to 11 a.m.
*Call for an appointment: 608-873-8103
Need Assistance?
The Department of Children and Families
Resources to help essential workers, providers, and families navigate the child care landscape during the COVID-19 crisis- link
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Provides the latest information, data, and resources- link
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Considerations and guidance for schools and child care- link
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
Contact us!
Kate Ahlgren, Director of Curriculum and Instruction kate.ahlgren@stoughton.k12.wi.us
Sara Jane Lee, 4K Inclusion SupportTeacher sarajane.lee@stoughton.k12.wi.us
Mindy Holverson, 4K Educational Assistant mindy.holverson@stoughton.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.stoughton.k12.wi.us/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonschools/