February Newsletter
Platteville Middle School
"Live Like a Saint" Program
The program was part of the Middle School's celebration of the great behaviors observed during the first part of the year. 45 students' names were drawn from the "Caught Being a Hillmen" cards earned during the first semester. These 45 students will attend a Dubuque Fighting Saints game this Friday night.
Additional family and friends can attend as well. Below is information if you would like to order tickets.
Thanks,
Jason Julius
New State Assessment Information
Below is a link that will take you to the DPI's website and some information on this year's state assessment: The Wisconsin Forward Exam.
We will start the exam process in April. There will be additional information from me as we finalize those testing times and format.
Platteville Middle School Science Expo--What a huge success!
MIddle School Track and Field
7th & 8th grade students are invited to an informational track meeting on Wed, 3/9, in the Commons at 12:50. During the meeting, the coaches will share information about the Middle School track program, schedules and required paperwork. Any students interested in joining are invited to attend. There are no tryouts for the school team.
As a reminder, in order to join the track program, students will need to following information on file in the office prior to the first practice which will be held on 3/28:
1. Physical or Alternate year card
2. Concussion form (filled out once per school year)
3. $25 activity fee
Please feel free to ask the office if you are unsure if you need a Physical or the Alternate Year card.
A Note From Nurse Julie Leibfried
What Is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. Most cases of scoliosis are mild, but some cases can become more severe as they grow. Severe scoliosis can be disabling.
Children who have mild scoliosis are monitored closely, usually with X-rays, to see if the curve is getting worse. In many cases, no treatment is necessary. Some children will need to wear a brace to stop the curve from worsening. Others may need surgery to keep the scoliosis from worsening and to straighten severe cases of scoliosis.
Simple Home Test for the Early Detection of Scoliosis
Have your child stand in front of you with his or her back toward you. Have your son or daughter remove their shirt and shoes and stand straight, hands hanging at sides, knees
straight, and feet together.
Look at your child’s back. If you notice any of the below, contact your child’s doctor for
an exam.
The shoulders are different heights, or one shoulder blade is more prominent.
The head is not centered directly over the pelvis.
One hip appears higher or is more prominent.
The rib cage is uneven.
The waist is uneven (one side looks more curved than the other.)
The entire body is leaning to one side.
Now, have your child bend at the waist as if they were touching their toes. Have your eyes
level with your child’s back to look for one side being higher than the other or any asymmetry of the spine. Again, if you notice any unevenness, contact your doctor for an exam.