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Cadott Elementary Weekly Newsletter
CLASS PLACEMENTS FOR 2017-2018
Teaching staff will soon be working together to determine class placements for the 1017-18 school year. Many factors are considered when placing students in classrooms. We will look for the best possible combinations to support success for each and every student.
As in past years, we discourage parents from making requests for a specific teacher for their child, however, there may be circumstances that we are not aware of that may impact your child's placement. If there are special circumstances that we need to know about please communicate these in writing to Mrs. Goettl by Friday April 14th.Thank you
School News
Pace Book Winners
Winners for the week ending March 17th
Malachi Hinrichs - Kindergarten Mrs. Danielson
Jackson Theilmann - Grade 2 Mrs. Braun
Zakary Hladilek - Grade 3 Mrs. Rothbauer
Kelcey Benson - Grade 5 Ms. McVey
Attendance Notes
If you are emailing the teachers with this information please copy the office as well.
This eliminates unneeded phone calls to home when your child is absent.
Thank you so much for your cooperation
Sports Nutrition for Busy Families and Busy Lifestyles
Busy nights juggling sports, dance class, homework, and work or school events can create the perfect storm for making some regrettable food choices.
We know 1 in 3 America children and teens eat fast food daily, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics. As parents and role models, you are responsible for stopping the fast food cycle and getting creative with quick dinner options.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers the following tips to help busy families eat and drink better before, during, and after game time.
What Busy Families Should Eat and When
Preparing healthy food ahead of time makes you a proactive parent instead of a reactive one. Plus, it saves money in the long run—who could argue with that!
- Go for small frequent meals and snacks. Try to spread calories throughout the day and avoid large meals in close proximity to exercise. If your entire evening is spent on a ball field or on the go, loading food up and taking it with you is a practical option. No matter how long you will be out for, always have a piece of fruit or a healthy protein or nut bar with you. Eating every 3 hours will help to keep your child's blood sugar steady and also decrease overeating at meal times.
- Healthy snacks in the car are ok! While the single serving snacks from the store are handy, try creating your own pre-packaged snacks that feature the foods your kids like most such as a half sandwich on whole grain bread or a bag of sliced fruit. Don't forget about apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, and other fruit that also comes pre-packaged in a single serving size. While fruits can be high in sugar, they also offer other nutritional components that make them a win for busy child athletes. Other good snack ideas include dried fruit and nuts, hard boiled eggs, and unsweetened applesauce. See Choosing Healthy Snacks for Kids for more ideas.
- Have a fueling and hydration strategy. Young children participating in light activities lasting 1 hour or less may not need to snack before and after exercise. Rather, help these children focus on good nutrition every day. Older, more active kids may benefit from some of the fueling and hydration strategies listed below.
- Before exercise: Around 3-4 hours before exercise, an athlete should eat mostly carbohydrates with a moderate amount of protein. This small meal should be low in fiber and fat, as these can cause an upset stomach. A 70-pound child should drink around 8-10 ounces of water around 2-3 hours prior to exercise while a teenager or adult should have 12-20 ounces of water. Drinking an additional 6-8 ounces directly before exercise will be helpful.
- During exercise: Hydrating is important during exercise. Encourage your child to have a small amount of fluid (3-4 ounces) every 15 minutes. For activities less than an hour, water is sufficient. For activities lasting longer than 1-2 hours, or in very hot environments, sports drinks can help replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes. Sports drinks are very different from energy drinks which have caffeine and excess sugar. Energy drinks are not recommended. See the AAP policy statement, Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks for Children and Adolescents: Are They Appropriate?, for more information.
- After exercise: Within 30-60 minutes after exercise, it's important to replenish any fluids lost and to refuel with an appropriate source of energy. Focusing on a snack that is rich in carbohydrates and proteins will help rebuild and restore muscles. Chocolate milk is an excellent example of a recovery drink.
- Find energy balance. Athletes need more energy during times when they are more active than normal (e.g., try-outs, tournaments, multiple or overlapping sports). Encourage and plan specifically for extra food and fueling during these periods. Snacks that combine a carb like a cracker and some protein like peanut butter are the most energy efficient. Make sure your child has access to these kinds of power-packed snack options.
How to Still Eat as a Family
The busy schedules of our families' means that many nights we are not all home at the same time to have a nice, sit-down dinner. Dump the guilt. Family meals may not happen every day—that's ok! Make the most of your family meals when they do occur—and it doesn't have to be dinner. Why not make your family meal breakfast? It is more likely that everyone will be home at the same time early in the morning which means it is easier to get everyone around the table for some healthy food and family bonding.
Eating Out the Smart Way
It's important for everyone in the family to make smart choices when you sit down at the restaurant or step up to the fast-food counter. Look for whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and words like steamed, baked, poached, roasted, broiled or grilled. Do your best to avoid foods with the words fried, au gratin, crispy, escalloped, pan-fried, sautéed or stuffed—good indications that the foods are high in fat and calories. Watch portions and serving sizes. See Choose This, Not That: Healthy & Unhealthy Choices at Fast Food for more tips and ideas.
The AAP policy statement, Snacks, Sweetened Beverages, Added Sugars, and Schools, also recommends keeping beverages simple. Stick with milk (including non-dairy milk) and water as your child's main beverages.
Bottom-line: Make sure whatever you would choose at that restaurant is something that you would prepare at home for your family—if, of course, you could find the time!
Remember…
There is no magical food or supplement that can transform an average athlete into a superstar. No matter what the age of your child, the most effective way to improve sports performance is to pay close attention to the basics: fluids, calories, training, conditioning, and rest.
A well-balanced diet provides a mix of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats with essential micro nutrients—calcium, vitamin D, B vitamins, iron, zinc, magnesium, and antioxidants like vitamin C. These are all important for bone health and immune function. Eating either too many or not enough calories can contribute to fatigue, injuries, illness, poor performance, and prolonged recovery from sports injuries.
Source: www.healthychildren.org
Mrs. Hanson's Kindergarten Class learns about Dr. Seuss
Kindergarten has been learning about one of the greatest children's authors of all time, Dr. Seuss. We have been learning about him as an author and about the different books that he has written. We have chosen some of the most popular books and created fun activities with them! We tried out Green Eggs and Ham, and became tourists in the book Oh the Places You'll Go. We learned about taking care of our environment in the book The Lorax, and about not letting silly creatures in our house when mother is out, in the book The Cat in the Hat. We also learned that a person is a person no matter how small in the book, Horton Hears a Who! On St. Patrick's Day, we learned about being lucky; like in the book Did I Ever Tell you how Lucky you Are? Dr. Seuss has allowed us to practice rhyming words again and make up our own silly characters for stories! We have been able to write many different things related to Dr. Seuss and he has inspired us to read every day and to choose books that we love! Kindergarten is so proud of our Dr. Seuss learning unit!
Kat Hanson
Cadott Elementary Kindergarten
Third Grade STEM Group
Alice in Dairyland visiting 4th Grade
3rd Grade Inquiry Day
When: Friday, March 24th at 2:00
Where: 3rd grade classrooms
Why: Come join us for our Inquiry Day. The students will be showing their amazing monuments they created showing how they honor American heroes.
Make sure you check into the office before coming to the classrooms. If you have any questions or concerns please let us know.
Thank you,
3rd Grade Teachers
*Your child may leave with you at the end of the presentation.
Entertainer Bob Kann coming for a Title I Schoolwide Event - April 18th
Tuesday, April 18th, there will be 2 presentations given by entertainer Bob Kann.
There will be an afternoon presentation for grades 2-6. Bob will perform “Earth Care: Every Day is Earth Day.”
There will also be an evening presentation for our elementary families at 6:30 pm. He will present “Read! Read! It’s Magic” to our elementary families.
Both presentations are in the high school auditorium.
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Community Ties
This years Daddy Daughter Dance will be My Guy & Me Masquerade
Box Top Contest Winners
4K Mrs. Mengel
4K Ms. Strzyzewski
5K Ms. Danielson
5K Mrs. Hanson
5K Mrs. Kowalczyk
1st Grd. Mrs. Lien
2nd grd. Mrs. Kent
4th grd. Mr. Gunderson
5th grd. Mrs. Nowak
6th grd. Mrs. Nitz
2017 Swim Lesson Registration
Additional forms are available at the Elementary Office 715-289-3795.
Girls Softball and Boys Youth Baseball
Forms received after April 1st will not be accepted.
Additional forms are available at the Elementary Office 715-289-3795.
Please join us each week for Playgroup!!!
Join us for a 3 years old and under Cadott Community Playgroup! This is facilitated by Allison Morrow each Thursday morning from 9:00 am to 10:30 am in one of our preschool classrooms.
This playgroup focuses on social interactions and encourages good communication skills in children 3 and under in a fun play environment!
It will be a great time to meet and visit with other parents/family members of our community!
Future PACE Meetings - All start at 6 pm, all held in the Elementary Library
Monday, April 10th
Children are always welcome!
PACE Schoolstore.com fundraiser
If you bring the booklet back to school your child(ren) will receive a light up emoji ring and they will be put into a drawing to win a Minion radio control inflatable. When your child receives two orders from this booklet program they will earn a glow in the dark shirt!
If you have any questions about this program please email Sarah Wundrow - PACE treasurer at sarahwundrow@gmail.com
Cadott Girls Varsity and JV Basketball Banquet
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Frog Hop Banquet Hall
The Awards are for the High School girls, however, the Basketball Club is for grades 3-12 and we are encouraging all players, families and community members to come enjoy the evening with our High School girls.
Tickets sold in advance. Adults/Students $8.00 4 yrs. and under $5.00
You can contact Amy Wellner for tickets at 715-206-0251 or awellner2@gmail.com.
Baby Bloomers Learning Center
Hours 6am-6pm
Accepting ages: 6 weeks to 12 years of age
DAYCARE ASSISTANCE ACCEPTED
We offer:
Before & After School Care
Part time / Full Time Care
Drop in Care
We can be reached at 715-978-0086
Please check out our Facebook Page for pictures and the latest news.
Girls on the Run
Girl Scouts
1st & 2nd Grade meetings - March 20, Apr. 3 & 10, May 1 & 15.
3:30-5:00 at the Elementary School in Room 301.
3rd, 5th & 6th Grade meetings - Mar. 21, Apr. 11 & 25, May 9 & 23.3:30—5:00 pm at the Elementary School in the cafeteria. If you are interested in joining us, please come to a meeting.
4th Grade meetings - March 20, April 10, May 15.
3:30—5:15 pm at the Elementary School in the cafeteria
Boy Scouts
Troop 65: Meetings
Cub Scouts Grades 1-5 meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month (with the exception of Holiday weeks) in the Elementary Cafeteria from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
March, April & May dates are: 3/9, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, & 5/25.If you are interested in joining us, please come to a meeting.
Boy Scouts Grades 6-12 meet on Sundays (with the exception of Holiday weekends) at the Elementary School, in Mrs. Weiss's room from 5:00 - 7:15 pm
Cadott Elementary school
Email: lockbaump@cadott.k12.wi.us
Website: cadott.k12.wi.us
Location: 426 Myrtle Street, Cadott, WI, United States
Phone: 7152893895
Facebook: facebook.com/CadottSchoolDistrict
Twitter: @CadottSchools