Washington Elementary
May 15, 2017
Walkathon Week! Walkathon is Friday, May 19th!
End of Year Picnic and Walkathon Celebration! Friday, May 19th, 5-8 PM. We hope to see you there!
Health Services: Measles Information
The primary goal of the District Health Services Team is to promote the health and
safety of all students. Therefore, the Licensed School Nurses, think it is important to be proactive in sharing information with families and staff in regard to the recent measles outbreak that at this time is primarily occurring in the Twin Cities area. The Licensed School Nurses collaborate with and have close communication with our partners, Local County Public Health Departments (LPH) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), including the local state epidemiologist. Any action required by the Licensed School Nurses and Health Services Staff, should an outbreak of measles occur in this area, would be directed by the LPH and MDH. The Licensed School Nurses and Health Services Team members work year round to assure that student immunizations are up to date and provide direct communication with parents regarding the required school immunizations. The Licensed School Nurses are available to all parents to answer any questions or concerns regarding the diseases that are prevented by immunizations as well as questions regarding immunizations.
The important information to know about Measles (Rubeola) includes:
I.) GET VACCINATED: The Measles Vaccine (MMR) is safe and effective in preventing measles. If you aren’t sure if you are immunized, please check with your healthcare provider.
2.) WATCH FOR SYMPTOMS: Measles is a virus that begins with a fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes. A rash develops a few days after the initial symptoms and spreads from head to the rest of the body. Measles spreads easily and can include serious complications, even death.
3.) CALL A CLINIC OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IF YOU SEE SYMPTOMS: Since measles is extremely contagious, it is important that it is not spread to others who are not yet vaccinated (i.e. infants under 12-15 months of age or people with compromised immune system). Call the clinic first for instructions of where and when to see a healthcare provider.
The individual school health office staff, including the health assistants, are informed of the established guidelines and will be vigilant regarding measles symptoms in students who are ill and come to the health office. We encourage parents to follow the district guidelines which are available on the website in the “Am I Well Enough to Attend School” brochure. The guidelines include symptoms in which a child should not come to school: Fever of 100 degrees or more until fever free for 24 hrs without fever reducing medication, vomiting or diarrhea, until 24 hrs. following the last episode, any rash that may be disease related or for which the cause is unknown until confirming with the healthcare provider, a harsh cough that keeps the student awake at night or may interrupt other students. Parents, students or staff that have questions or concerns are encouraged to contact one of the Licensed School Nurses.
Gloria Heidemann, RN,PHN, LSN: 207-3287 Terri Helland RN,PHN,LSN: 207-3913
Jan Derksen-Roth, RN,PHN,LSN: 207-6027 Kim Peterson RN,PHN,LSN: 207-3626
Important Dates!
May 18, 2017- 5th Grade Revolutionary War Day
May 19, 2017- Washington Walk-a-Thon & School Picnic 5-8pm
May 24, 2017- 4th Grade going to Farm America & 2nd Grade Picnic at Erlandson 11-2pm
May 25, 2017- 5th Grade going to Charley's at 11-1pm & 1st Grade Class Picnic 11:45-2pm
May 26, 2017- Kindergarten Picnic 11-1pm
May 29, 2017- No School
May 30, 2017 Field Day!
June 1, 2017- 4th Grade Picnic at Alexander Park 10-1:30pm & 3rd Grade Picnic at Alexander Park 11:30-12:30pm!
June 1, 2017- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!
"The Wilds of Washington"
Walk-Bike to School Day Winners..
Gift Card Winners-
- Katrin Loften
- Alexander Scheman
- Paityn Gould
- Claire Christopher
- Abby Satree
Washington Field Day
Tuesday, May 30 (rain date: Wed, May 31st)
Wear your Tennis Shoes, Bring a Bottle of Water, & Don't forget your Sunscreen/Hat.
Treats will be provided by Washington PTO.
9:10-10:40A.M: Brady K, Carlson 1, Jirak 1, K. Vanselow 2, Pearson 3, Hashimoto 3, Lieske 4, Dittmer 4, Miller 5. (Mrs. Sonnenfeld's 5th Grade will be running the stations.)
12:50-2:20 P.M: Fitzloff K, Davis K, G. Vanselow 1, Larkin 2, Wurdinger 2, Hebeisen 3, Peterson 3, Smith 4, Sonnenfeld 5. (Mr. Miller's 5th Grade class will be running the stations)
Washington PTO Meeting Minutes 5-8-17
Members present: Laura Bemel, Jennifer Brunz, Shane Baier, Diane Winegar, Heidi Burns, Carolina Koopmans, Chelsey Breilmaier, Stephanie Wolff, Alison Carlson, Gina Vanselow, Casey Neitzel, Eileen Campbell, Tracy Opie, Amy Cain, Heather Olson
Minutes: Minutes from April 2017 approved -Laura(1), Carolina (2)
Treasurer’s Report: (see summary report at the end of the minutes)
ABDO will filing the tax 990-N e-form on our behalf for 2016 taxes. Heidi will be filing the Charitable Organizations Annual Report with the MN State Attorney General Office.
Requests for Funding:
1St grade Guiding Reading Groups $450 and they only have $360 budgeted (between line item and carry over left over from field trip) The extra cost will be used from discretionary funds Heidi (1) Tracy (2)
Teacher’s Report:
Amy Cain:
Thanks to PTO (mostly Carolina) for all of the work for Teacher Appreciation Week
Math Night approximately 200 people attended
Field Day May 30, Mrs. Sheldon has $100 to buy necessary refreshments
PTO needs to schedule event dates for next school year.
Principal Report
May 23 Parent Involvement Night 5:30-7
Testing finishing up next week
Wednesday, May 10 Bike/Walk to work day. Kids that ride the bus can walk the ALPS trail
Lots of field trips coming up
Thanked the PTO for their involvement this school year. The PTO helps shape the school experience for the students!
Teachers and staff will attend trainings in June and August on the habits.
PTO executive board reviewed by-laws. Laura will share the by-laws electronically.
Committee Updates:
Fundraising:
Jennifer— Needs to finalize HyVee receipts
Labels for Education catalogue-Ms. Wolf and Mr. Baier will order items out of the catalog for art and playground supplies.
Conference Meals: Done for the year
Book fair:
May 19 – at the Family Picnic -buy one get one free
Tracy is checking to see if we need to have a minimum number of book fairs per school year
Tracy would like to have a second person to help with book fair. Casey and Eileen may be interested in helping with book fair.
We need to schedule dates for next school year.
Kindergarten Roundup:
Went well. Right now looking at 4 classrooms for the 2017-18 school year.
Was nice to have the PTO there.
Walk a Thon:
Carolina and Marni have received some corporate donations for the Walk a Thon
Alison C. and Gina V. will e-mail teachers to tell them to track their students that have turned in their walk-a-thon envelopes
Walk Times will probably run from about 1:45-2:30
Incentives – grade levels and whole school
5 whole school incentives
Student council will make signs to advertise outside and for the walls inside the school-Carlson Craft donated the cardstock posterboard
Yearbook:
Ordered extra year books and will be selling the extras at the Walk-a-Thon
Educare Basket:
Picnic Basket/BBQ theme - May 12 event
Carolina K. has assembled the basket
Family Fun Nights:
May 19 End of the Year Picnic
Need to schedule dates for next year
Looking ahead to 2017-18 School year:
Open House date tentatively October 5, 2017.
Amy Cain has scheduled Reading Night for October 26, 2017 and Math Night for March 22, 2018.
PTO will schedule a fall family picnic, a Family Fun Night in late January or early February and the spring picnic.
Other Events and Appreciation:
Teacher/Staff Appreciation week was a success. Thank you to Carolina who coordinated the events and to others that donated items.
May 30 is Field Day
Meeting adjourned
PTO Elections for 2017-18 School Year were held at the meeting:
President- Diane Winegar
President Elect- Eileen Campbell
Secretary- Jennifer Brunz
Treasurer- Casey Neitzl
See Treasury report below
Treasurer Summary
Outstanding RFF’s:
Art Show – Waiting for receipts from Ms. Woolf
MCA Treats – waiting for receipts (though might have been all donate thanks to Casey N.)
Expenditures:
Kindergarten Roundup: $37.98 (final and under budget)
Teacher Appreciation Week: $184.80 (final and under budget)
EduCare Basket Donation: $143.29 (teachers contributed an additional $35)
Walkathon Expenses to date: $103.06
First Grade Field Trip to Children’s Museum: $227.50
Second Grade Field Trip to Hubbard House: $138
Second Grade Field Trip to Planetarium: $72
Secretary/Administrative Assnt Day: $77.36
Gifts and Flowers (Kathy Fitzloff (K) – Loss of mother): $25.00
Walkathon Donations through Friday, May 5:
Kindergarten: $170.80
First Grade: $411
Second: $85
Third: $50
Fourth: $25
Fifth: $70
Corporate: $450
Totals: $1,261.80
Goal: $10,000
Miscellaneous Non-Cash Donations:
March/April 2017:
HyVee Gift Card Educare Basket: $25.00
Compart Meat Box: $75.00
HyVee Gift Card for food for Walkathon: $25.00
Jersey Mikes free subs Educare Basket: value unknown
Angie’s Kettle Corn 150 individual popcorn bags for Teacher Appreciation: value unknown
Walmart Gift Card: $50.00
Carleton Craft – Heavy card stock paper: value unknown
Professional Signs made: value unknown
Sams Club gift card: $25.00
Mary Lou and Ewe yarn donation to art: value unknown
Deposits:
Student payments for Yearbook orders: $1670
Boxtops check (pending a trip to the bank): $171.70