FOREVER ENDEAVOR
Endeavor Elementary School Newsletter - September 2017
Welcome!
We are looking forward to an awesome school year.
Kallee walking the RED CARPET on the first day of school
Arabella's First day of Kindergarten
Isabella's RED CARPET walk on the first day of school
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, September 11th
Picture Day
For retakes, please contact Galley Studio in Portage. (608)742-6151.
September 13th
Childcare will be provided.
September 21st and 22nd
Send back your light blue and peach colored forms for your child to be scheduled.
SEPTEMBER 25TH - 29TH HOMECOMING/SPIRIT WEEK
On Friday afternoon, we will be attending the Homecoming Parade in Portage at 2:00 PM.
Endeavor Sharing Supper
Wednesday, Sep 27, 2017, 05:00 PM
Endeavor Elementary School, South Church Street, Endeavor, WI, United States
Notes from the Office
Our doors OPEN at 7:50 am, and class BEGINS at 8:00 am.
Being on time, prepares you to do your BEST!
Reporting an Absence--
Please contact the office by 8:15 am if your child will be absent from school. If a phone call, phone message, or email is not received stating that your child is out by 8:15 am, safety calls will be made to insure that your child is safe. This is for the safety and well being of all students.
Parking--
Remember to please park in the parking stalls and not in the driveway. You may also park down at the Civic Center for drop offs and pick ups. The busses need to be able to get in and out of the driveway without driving on the curbs and grass. This is a safety precaution.
Email: gohlkek@portage.k12.wi.us
Phone: 608-587-2625
Phy. Ed. with Mr. Schuette
In the weeks to follow we will be covering the following units: Golf, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, and Archery.
Email: schuettet@portage.k12.wi.us
Music with Ms. Janes
Email: janese@portage.k12.wi.us
Art with Ms. Martens
Email: martensj@portage.k12.wi.us
Nursing Notes with Nurse Hon
Medication at School
Students who require medication during the school day must have a Medication Request/Consent form on file and complete before any medication may be given to a student. The school nurse will review the order before any medication is given to a student. These forms must include a signature from the parent or legal guardian. Medications must come in the original package. The pharmacy label must be attached and include:
Child’s name
Name of medication
Date
Dose
Route
Time to be given
Prescriber
Please refer to School Board Policy 540A for details.
All staff who give medication to students have had the Department of Public Instruction required training as well as a skill competency with the school nurse. Staff are expected to follow district procedures related to administering medications to any student. The parent or legal guardian is expected to provide any and all medications for their child. The district does not provide any medications to students.
Options for self carry, self administration of medications at the elementary level are included in the policy. Both parent/guardian and prescriber must agree to self carry, self administer and indicate this on the school form.
Medications shall not be sent to and from school via a child, unless the medication is a self carry, self administer and paperwork is on file in the school office. Students shall not share medications with others as listed in the student handbook.
Counselor's Corner With Ms. Brown
PORTAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Counseling/Psychology... Elementary Style
Counseling/Psychology services are available for all children in the Portage Community Elementary Schools. Elementary counseling/psychology focuses on the prevention of issues that may be part of a child's emotional, physical, or educational life. These special services are provided through:
Individual Counseling
Sometimes it may be helpful for a child to meet individually with a counselor or psychologist. It may be to discuss a particular issue, to practice alternative behaviors, or just to talk about adjusting to new situations.
Group Counseling
The students will have the opportunity to participate in small groups to address a variety of issues. These may include social skills, family changes, self-esteem, friendship, and anger management groups.
Classroom Guidance
The counselor or psychologist will be in your child's classroom during the year teaching skills appropriate for their age level. (For example, a Getting Along unit may be taught in 1st grade, a Bully Prevention unit in 4th grade, and a Decision Making Unit may be taught in 5th grade).
Consultation with Parents and Teachers
The elementary counselor and psychologist also meet with parents and teachers to share ideas, information, and options to certain concerns. This "teamwork" approach is also helpful for children to know there are many people who care about them.
Resources
The elementary counselor and psychologist have information on community resources and presentations that may be helpful to parents.
If you have questions or concerns about your child participating in any area of the counseling/psychology program, please feel free to stop in or call. We are here to provide a wide range of services and are willing to do what we can to help your child/children succeed in school!
Denise Brown is the School Counselor for Woodridge Primary and Endeavor Elementary Schools. My office is at Woodridge Primary School. I can be reached at 742-3494 ext. 3502. Or by email at brownde@portage.k12.wi.us
Lisa Roche is the Elementary School Psychologist for all elementary buildings. Her office is at John Muir, 742-5531 ext. #5000.
Have a Great Year!
Library Media Center
Mrs. Beaulieu's Class--Tuesday
Mrs. Steinhaus' Class--Wednesday
Mrs. Petrulis' Class--Thursday
Mr. Hammer's Class--Wednesday
Wellness
The Portage Community School District believes that nutrition and physical activity influence a child’s development, well-being, and readiness to learn. The District will promote healthy schools by supporting wellness, good nutrition and regular physical activity as a part of the total learning environment. The District supports a healthy environment where students and staff members learn and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices. By facilitating learning through the support and promotion of good nutrition and physical activity, our schools contribute to the basic health status of students and staff. Improved health optimizes student performance potential and contributes to the success of all students.
Classrooms/School and Celebrations:
- Snacks served during the school day or in after-school care or enrichment programs will meet the District Nutrition Standards (Healthy Snacks for Children).
- During occasional celebrations (i.e. birthdays, holidays) items that do not meet the District Nutrition Standards may be acceptable for student consumption within moderation. However, the District will encourage a healthy snack item to be offered in conjunction with other offerings.
- Strong consideration should be given to nonfood items (see Non-Food Rewards for Children Guide) as part of any Teacher-to-Student Incentive programs. If a teacher feels compelled to utilize food items as an incentive, they are encouraged to adhere to the District Nutritional Standards.
- The School District is concerned with the dietary and lifestyle practices of its staff, as well as its students. In order to promote wellness among its staff, the district will continue to provide opportunities for staff to become physically active. Staff is also encouraged to model ideal behavior for students by making food and beverage choices that align with the District Nutrition Standards outlined in this policy.
The Board Policy 537 is the official wellness policy of our school district.
Please feel free to visit the website to read our wellness policy
PCSD Elementary Goals
PORTAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1) Create a great climate for parents, students and staff. (Action steps in italics)
Parents: We added a digital newsletter in hopes of reaching more parents.
Students: We are looking at our school environment and asking- where and how do students learn best? We added alternative seating and "Buddy Bench" at recess.
Staff: Celebrate staff members, reduced workload, staff potlucks, offer yoga for teachers after school. We incorporated mindfulness to encourage teachers to take care of themselves.
2) Reduce the number of students that are absent from school. "10 days or less is success." Students who are present at school are much more likely to be successful academically.
*We have various incentives for when students attend school regularly.
*Guidance Counselor is a resource to support parents if they have concerns about getting their child to school.
*Principal will schedule conferences with parents to discuss attendance concerns/supports.
*We will be sending home information regularly to support parents.
*Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to help your child get to school in the morning.
3) Increase student achievement.
*Teachers collaborate each week- looking at our assessments and helping each other to meet student needs.
*We are using our district programs, pacing guides and our observations to ensure that all students are learning and growing.
*We added social stories to support our students social and emotional learning.
*We added science and social studies to our curriculum.