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Cadott Elementary Weekly Newsletter
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School at Home - Homeroom Spotlight
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Keep up the great work!
Hornet Hug!
Kindergarten
Zachary: He is curious just like Curious George and he made a boat out of paper.
Aliya: She is enjoying a good book while enjoying the outdoors too! She misses her teacher and her teacher misses her! Hugs!
Blake: Learned how to ride his bike without training wheels and is doing a little math by baking with his mom, YUM!!!!!!
1st Grade
On Mondays, we are giving our first graders a kindness challenge. Owen decided to thank our own Cadott fire department and police force for continually providing protection and keeping us safe! Owen practices his writing standards and encourages others at the same time. I am sure we all join Owen in appreciating these fine people.
2nd Grade
Second-graders are continuing to learn every day through family bonding time and working through materials that we have provided them. Each week as I make calls home, it's fun to hear what parents and children have to say about working at home. Many have formed new routines to their daily schedule but have been flexible to do what they can to keep moving forward. The students have enjoyed the math fact color sheets and trying out multiplication arrays. All of us have learned many new things in a short amount of time. This really shows our children that learning new things and handling problems is a lifelong skill. Thank you, parents, for all the work you are doing! My one ah-ha reflection is how well families are getting to know each other better. They are spending the time to do things together, talk, and explain how to do something. We miss our school family and friends, yet I’ve enjoyed staying connected.
3rd Grade
I am so proud of the students' willingness to try new ways of learning as we move forward in our virtual schooling. I am hearing them become advocates for themselves; asking questions, taking risks, and showing determination to maintain the high standards I have set for them all year. I am also very grateful for the patience and understanding of the parents in helping me work through the ups and downs of virtual learning. It is truly rewarding to see such remarkable people all working together to ensure that our students are still learning at such trying time for all.
I would also like to spotlight Mr. Kotek and Mrs. Riechers for the continuous support with the technological side of everything! I could not do this without you, thank you for helping me appropriately meet the needs of all of my students. We all appreciate your guidance in my learning!
Thank you Everyone ! Mrs. Rothbauer
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
Sixth graders watched a new social distancing flocabulary video and responded to the question, what are you doing to stay busy, to have fun, or to distract yourself during this time? Here are some of their responses...
Karlee: I am playing volleyball a lot, also I am rollerblading and riding my bike as well. I am also riding four-wheeler and playing basketball. I have also been playing softball too. Another thing that I have been doing is watching Netflix. Most of I have been calling my friends a whole lot too. I have been doing a whole bunch of different things!
Colt: Staying home and doing school work, board games, and listening to music.
Chloe: I have been riding my bike a lot! I have also been reading my book. When I am done with the school work for the day I like to play roblox with my cousin. I also dyed Easter eggs.
Haley: During Social Distancing I'm trying to go outside a lot but still be able to do school work. For example, I go on bike rides or walks at least once a day. Also, my family has been playing more board games in the evening. Last night we played Telestrations. I also try to talk with my friends as much as I can. For example, last night I also Zoom called Iszy. I'm trying to keep myself occupied so I don't get really bored.
Emma: I go outside and just relax, enjoy nature or I stay inside with my sister. But sometimes that can be boring so we play bored games.
Hailie: To keep busy and to stay safe I have been staying home and spending time with my family. Some of the things I have been doing with my family are playing football outside, cleaning the house and the yard, going on walks and on bike rides, have grill outs, hide and seek, playing mini golf on the wii, playing wrestling on the wii, doing crafts, exercising and we have been having family movie nights. I have also been doing my homework on my tablet.
Michael: During social distancing, I'm trying to stay in touch with my friends, playing Minecraft, and playing outside, and doing school work.
Specials Team -
Specials Corner
Mr. Yeager
Mrs. Grossinger
Mrs. Palmer
Cadott Families -
Your Specials teachers have been thinking about you and missing you! Music, Art, and Phy Ed skills are great tools to use when you need a break from everything else! Please remember that you have lots of fun enrichment activities to try. Pick what looks the most interesting and keep practicing your rhythm, creativity and movement.
We hope that you are enjoying the opportunities we’re providing. Please keep sending us pictures of your artwork, movement, and performances.
I know that one of your favorite ways to be active in Mr. Yeager’s PE class is to run obstacle courses. I want you to create an indoor or outdoor obstacle course this week. I have a chalk challenge course I’m sharing as an example. Be creative and have fun! You’ll also see a second “Day of movement” example. If you missed any of the past activities you can always look back by using the “Previous Weeks-Quick Link.”
Mrs. Grossinger recorded a video showing how you can build some percussion instruments from things you can find around home. Be creative and send me a picture or recording of the instruments you created! Maybe you can make a family band out of homemade instruments. How fun - and noisy!! Keep on making music and sharing joy with those around you!!
This week in Mrs. Palmer’s art video we’re making splatter monsters! If you don’t have the same materials try using something different. Most importantly, just get your creative brain working!
Don’t forget these activities will help you stay healthy and focused. They will help you to do better in all subjects you’re studying. We look forward to continued interactions with you. Seeing pictures of you being active and having fun brings us a lot of joy. Remember to stay respectful, humble, and empathetic each and every day!
What have our students been up to?
Short Mindfulness videos with Mrs. Cheyenne Hei
Counselor's Connection
Use this parenting program! It worked for me.
In last week's Counselor's Connection you found short video links giving you a taste of the easy-to-learn and use parenting program, "1-2-3 Magic". The benefits of 1-2-3 Magic include:
- One Explanation
- No Talking. No Emotion.
- Authority Non-negotiable
It worked for me and my husband when parenting and raising our children!
1-2-3 Magic: Part 1 - Straight Thinking/Part 2 - The 1-2-3
For a Free PDF Download of Dr. Phelan's book, click the link below:
https://pdfhive.com/123-magic-3-step-discipline-for-calm-effective-and-happy-parenting/
Nurses Notes
April is Alcohol Awareness Month Start talking with kids about alcohol #smalltalks
“Underage drinking is a real problem in Wisconsin, and it starts earlier and can be more dangerous than you might think. But parents, loved ones, and other caring adults can make a real difference,” said DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm. “Research shows that adults are the most powerful influence on a kid’s choices about underage drinking. All you have to do is talk. There’s no big production necessary. You can have a small talk anytime, anywhere.”
Many of these everyday opportunities to have a small talk are happening right now during the time spent at home. Small talks can happen while watching a TV show, playing video games, and listening to music. Help a kid sort out what they see on TV, hear from friends, and hear from their favorite bands before someone hands them a drink.
Despite recent success reducing underage drinking, there is an ongoing need to prevent it. According to recent surveys, in Wisconsin:
- Sixty-five percent of teens have tried alcohol.
- Nearly 42,000 high school students report trying alcohol by age 13.
- Two out of three teens don't see underage drinking as a risk.
Underage drinking is risky. When youth drink alcohol, they can damage and even block the development of healthy pathways in the brain that shape how kids behave, feel, grow, and learn. Damage like that can have lifelong emotional, physical, and social consequences.
Visit the Small Talks campaign website – SmallTalksWI.org – for underage drinking talk facts and tips. Share your small talk moments on social media using #SmallTalksWI.
People struggling with harmful alcohol use, or whose loved ones are struggling, can call the Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline at 833-944-4673. This free and confidential service is staffed by trained specialists who offer information on local treatment services.
Psych Bites from Ms. Williams
We will miss you this year, But are excited to see you next year!
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