Hawk Happenings
October 2023
A note from the Principal's Desk: What a Great Start!
Hello Families,
It's hard be believe that we are starting our second month of school! I believe we are getting more settled into our routines and our Kindergarteners and new students are learning their way around the building. Please check out this issue of Hawk Happenings to learn about Halloween activities, meet a new member of our staff, or even order some Hawk gear. Keep the communication coming families!
Halloween at Halmstad
Halloween is right around the corner. This year on Tuesday, October 31 we invite our students and staff to either bring a costume to school or wear mismatched clothing. Both choices are optional
GETTING DRESSED AT SCHOOL
Only Kindergarteners can come to school dressed in costumes, other grades get dressed here.
We will not have enough adult help to paint faces, color hair, etc. Please save these parts of the costume for home.
COSTUME REQUIREMENTS
Please pay attention to how well your child can see if they have a mask.
Make sure your child is visible to traffic if they are trick or treating.
Leave weapons, knives, toy guns, etc. at home.
If you are questioning the appropriateness of a costume, selecting a different costume may be best.
CLASS PARTIES
Parties range from 30 minutes to an hour.
Parties may include games and snacks.
Your child’s classroom teacher will contact you with specific instructions if needed.
If your family doesn’t celebrate Halloween we will have an alternate activity. Please contact your child’s teacher if this applies to you.
We hope everyone has a happy and safe Halloween! Thank you parents!
Staff Spotlight: Meet Ms. Flaatten!
My name is Emily Flaatten, and I am looking forward to start working with you soon! I have worked in a school aged classroom for the last 2 years, as well as having completed my Associates in Early Childhood Education this past May.
In my time not working with children, I own a photography business which takes up most of my free time! Starting a business has been such a crazy adventure but I love it all the same.
I love being in the outdoors, checking out coffee shops + boutiques, traveling, reading, and spending time with friends, family, and my boyfriend!
Again, I am so excited to be working with you!
Important Dates
- October 6, No School for Students-PD Day for Staff
- October 17, Culver's Night 4pm-7pm
- October 17- RCU School $ense will start
- November 3- No School for Students-Work day for Staff
- November 6 - Clothing Order Closes
- November 6- Picture Retake Day
- November 6- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- November 9- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- November 20-21- No School for Students- Staff PD Days
- November 22-24-No School- Thanksgiving
Title 1
Latex Allergy
Halmstad Clothing Order
End of the Day Pick-Up
Remember to contact Chippewa Yellow Bus more than 24 hours in advance at 715-726-2454 if you have any bus changes or requests. The school can't authorize bus changes.
ALL changes need to be called into the Main Office and not to the teacher in case there is a sub in the room that day. That number is 715-726-2415 or you may email Heidi Olson at olsonhj@chipfalls.org
Community Learning Center
Fall 2023 Community Education Brochure
Cardinal Community Learning Center Web Site
From Nurse Caitlin
*Immunization Reminder*
State Law requires that all immunizations be up-to-date within 30 days of entering the school system. New students will be asked to complete the immunization card at registration, all others are requested to notify the school nurse when your child receives additional immunizations. Waivers for personal, religious, or health reasons remain an option for parents.
From Health Services:
Here are some important guidelines to consider when you hear those words, “I feel sick; I don’t want to go to school today.” These guidelines are the standards of practice the CFAUSD School Nurses follow for the comfort and safety of all of our students and staff.
Keep your student home if any of the following apply:
Temperature over 100.4 degrees in the last 24 hours. If you suspect that they may be sick, please check their temperature with a thermometer before sending them to school. If they have a fever it is not appropriate to send them to school, even if you give them acetaminophen or ibuprofen and their fever breaks. Your child will still be contagious to other children and will also not be feeling well enough to learn. Coming to school sick (and possibly contagious) not only exposes other children to the illness but also delays your child’s healing time. Once the medicine wears off and the fever returns, your child must be picked up anyway, and valuable healing time has been lost. Children must be fever-free for 24 hours, without the use of medicine, before returning to school.
Vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours - If the vomiting or diarrhea happens more than once that day, or if they are associated with fever, you must keep your child home. Even if these things happen only one time before school starts and your child feels better immediately afterward, it is still wise to watch for a few hours to see if it happens again before sending them on to class. If your child is spending all of their time at school feeling sick, then not much learning is taking place!
An unexplained rash - Anytime a rash is associated with a fever, the child may not come to school until that fever is gone for 24 hours without medication. Sometimes a rash is a sign of a contagious disease such as chickenpox. Sometimes rashes are not contagious but are uncomfortable and itchy from contact with something the child is allergic to.
It is recommended that your student stays home if the following apply:
- Headache, cough, sore throat, or congestion severe enough to interfere with attention to school work.
- Flare-ups from asthma that would make it difficult to work in school.
DOCTOR NOTES FOR LIMITATIONS/RESTRICTIONS IN SCHOOL:
If your child has an injury or a health issue that requires limitations or restrictions while in school, the district requires a note from the doctor with the restrictions. If the note does not have a date when normal activities can be restarted, a note will also be required to allow the student to again participate in activities.
Treats in the Classroom:
The health office requests that any treats brought into school for birthdays, parties, or any other special occasions should be store-bought with a clear nutrition label. There are certain students and staff with health conditions that may require dietary accommodations and it's important that they are able to review a food's nutrition label before choosing to omit or consume certain foods.
Please also be mindful about choosing treats that may contain tree nuts and/or peanuts for your student's classroom. There may be other students in your child's classroom who may have a severe nut allergy. If you are wondering whether your child is in a nut-free classroom, please inquire with your student's classroom teacher or the health office.
Vision Screening grades K-5: Tuesday, Oct. 3rd
Hearing Screening Kindergarten and 2nd: Tuesday, Oct. 10th
Flu Clinic: Wednesday, October 25th in the afternoon
Consent Form 2023 - School Flu Clinic
Flu Vaccine Information Sheet - Injection
Flu Vaccine Information Sheet - Intranasal
Caitlin Maranell BSN, RN, PHN
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School DistrictDistrict Wide School Nurse
715-738-2660 ext. 3543
Start and End Times
The recess bell will ring at 7:30.
Students will enter at 7:35.
Morning meeting and breakfast will begin as soon as students settle into class.
Our school day ends at 2:35.
Contact Address of Students / Parents / Guardians
This will prove extremely important should an emergency arise.
Please keep phone number(s) and email address(es) current. Parents and/or guardians are able to do this via the Parent Portal.
Recess Dress Protocol
Temperatures 50 degrees or higher
- No jacket required
If the temperatures are close, send your students outside with their long sleeves and pants; if the temperature rises to 50 degrees, the students can put their items in the classroom line just like they do with their backpacks in the mornings.
Temps 32 - 50 degrees
- Outerwear required (Outerwear is defined aS a hoodie, sweatshirt, 1/4 zip, fleece, windbreaker, jacket, etc) Just cannot be the student's base layer. Students should also be wearing pants.
Students may wear shorts in the building during the colder months. They should put pants on when they go to recess if temperatures are below 50 degrees
Temps below 32 degrees
- Winter jacket required
If snow is on the ground students are to wear snow pants and boots at all times in order to play in areas other than the blacktop. If students do not wear snow pants and boots with snow on the ground they will be required to stay on the blacktop.
Temps below -6 degrees
- Indoor recess
Breakfast and Lunch
You can find the menus by going to the link included here. Be sure to choose the level that the child is in to see the correct menu.
Breakfast cost: 0.35
Lunch cost: $2.25
To see if you qualify for free/reduced breakfast/lunch, go to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and look for "Applications/Forms" or call the office and we can send the appropriate form home in your child's folder.
Bus Information
PTO Update
Your participation in the organization is welcome and encouraged! There are opportunities for everyone - small roles and bigger roles. PTO members and its officers meet every third Thursday each month during the school year.
PTO President - Casey Levrich halmstadptopresident@gmail.com
PTO Vice President - Alicia Bowe halmstadptovicepres@gmail.com
PTO Secretary - Liz Tice halmstadptosecretary@gmail.com
PTO Co-Treasurer - Kyrah Klika and Jerrica Richel halmstadptotreasurer@gmail.com
Social Media Coordinator - Jerrica Richel
Fundraising Coordinator - Amber Vetch
Events Coordinator - Jamie Chavez
PTO Meetings take place in the Library at Halmstad. Everyone is welcome to attend.
October 12th at 6pm
November 9th at 6pm
December 14th at 6pm
Realiving
Halmstad Elementary
Email: lowerj@chipfalls.org
Website: https://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/halmstad/
Location: 565 East South Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI, USA
Phone: (715)726-2415
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chippewafallsschool/
Twitter: @ChippewaFallsSD