Woodridge in April
Distance Learning
Optional School Schedule
Mrs. Hanson hansonv@portage.k12.wi.us
Mrs. Klafke klafken@portage.k12.wi.us
Mrs. Kruger krugerr@portage.k12.wi.us
Mrs. Lainberger lainbergera@portage.k12.wi.us
Mrs. Hinze hinzejean@portage.k12.wi.us
Ms. Apfelbeck apfelbeckc@portage.k12.wi.us
Mrs. Calkins calkinsl@portage.k12.wi.us
Ms. Fenske fenskem@portage.k12.wi.us
Ms. Kane kanem@portage.k12.wi.us
Mrs. Thistle thistles@portage.k12.wi.us
Mrs. Gumz gumza@portage.k12.wi.us
Virtual Field Trips
San Diego Zoo Activities & Videos of animals
Georgia Aquarium
https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/beluga-whale-webcam/
Pandas in Atlanta
https://zooatlanta.org/panda-cam/
Henry Vilas Zoo
https://www.henryvilaszoo.gov/zoo-at-home/
Dinosaurs
https://www.amnh.org/explore/videos/kid-science/google-field-trip-dinosaur-fossils-at-the-museum
Mars
Lunch
Breakfast/Lunch Service:
We are committed to providing food service for our children. We will be providing food from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. beginning Monday, March 23, 2020. Food will be available Monday through Friday, except Friday, April 10th. No children will be turned away, even if they do not attend one of our schools. Each child requesting meals through the survey, 18 years old and younger, will receive a FREE lunch and breakfast for the next morning. Please know that due to the circumstances, there will be limited availability for those with dietary needs, including gluten-free and allergies and we cannot leave food unattended for food safety reasons. We will have two options for food delivery.
Food Delivery
Option 1: Students who regularly ride a bus - Food will be delivered by bus, Monday through Friday, (except Friday, April 10th) EXCEPT for stops at Lincoln Park, Sanborn Park, Cattail Park, Adams/Marion Stop and St. Mary’s. Buses will run routes to deliver food for your child(ren) at their normal bus stop location. Please plan on meeting the bus sometime between 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. For the first few days, we will call you prior to your stop so you will know a more approximate time to be waiting for the bus. Our bus routes are being combined for delivery purposes. One healthy person should come to the bus to pick up the food for your child(ren). You will need to pick up your food in person as we cannot leave food unattended at your regular bus drop-off location for food safety reasons.
Option 2: Students who normally get picked up at Lincoln Park, Sanborn Park, Adams/Marion Street Stop, St. Mary’s, St. John’s, and Howard/Jackson Street Apartments and all other students who do not regularly ride the bus can pick up food at the locations listed below between 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (except Friday, April 10th). You can drive up or walk up to pick up your child(ren)’s food. If a person is walking up for food, please only send one healthy person to pick up the food for the family and stop at the designed area. We want to keep a social distance of 6 feet between people.
St. Mary’s*
St. John’s* (Cattail Park’s new pick-up location)
Howard/Jackson Street Apartments* (Lincoln Park’s new pick-up location)
Sanborn Park*
*The above locations will have a bus parked at the food pick-up location.
Rusch Elementary School: Drive-up available from the back parking lot; enter on DeWitt Street. Walk-up available in the front of the school (Rusch is also the Adams/Marion Street Stop location or alternative Lincoln Park location)
Woodridge Primary School: Drive-up/pick-up in front of building
For further updates, we are using the Portage Community School District Website. Please note that we will only have essential personnel working to limit exposure, so no one will be available to answer the phones. Please email your building principal with any questions.
Art Warriors
Physical Education
We have posted different challenges and daily activities, along with encouraging everyone to post all the different activities everyone is doing.
It has only been up and running for a few days now and we have many members and followers posting. It is a great way to see what your doing and share with others.
We have included All elementary schools in the Portage District including St. Marys and St, Johns, Woodridge, Muir, Rusch, Endeavor, Lewiston
Find us on Facebook See you there.
Mr. Schuette
Music
Hi everyone,
I hope everyone is well and safe. I worked on some piano duets with my husband and also did some catching up with my reading during our Spring Break. I hope you had a nice break also.
I hope you are enjoying practicing your songs for our program. Most of those songs can be found on youtube if you want some music to sing along. I am busy working with Ms. Janes and we will be putting together music lesson ideas for the coming weeks starting April 6th. If you want other ideas before then feel free to email and I will gladly share some ideas I have.
Stay safe and feel free to email me anytime if you have questions or concerns.
Ms. Yerke
Counselor's Corner
Hello Families,
This is Denise Brown, School Counselor at Woodridge and Endeavor. I hope you are all doing well. I just wanted to remind you that I am here for support should you need it during this time. If your child is struggling with the changes that we are going through at this time, or you sense increased anxiety in your child, please know that you can contact me and we can figure out a way for me to connect with you and or your son/daughter.
You can send me a message on my school email;
brownde@portage.k12.wi.us or you can call my new google voice number; 1-619-641-9772. When I call you back, this is the number you will see, so know that it’s me:)
Children are likely to be feeling higher levels of anxiety at this time, even those who are young and may not fully understand. Some ideas for helping them cope include:
Encouraging healthy coping skills: exercise, creative outlets, breathing practice, talking, journaling, music, etc.
Talking: Listen to your child’s concerns. See link below for tips on talking about Corona Virus.
Keep a Routine: Use the schedule shared by the district or create your own, but do your best to provide structure. Uncertainty heightens anxiety.
Get Help: Talk to someone about your concerns. Reach out to me, your student’s teacher, or someone in your support network. If you or a family member are in crises or have a mental health emergency, contact the hotline below.
Remember, in this time of uncertainty, you may be feeling anxious, worried, or scared as well. Don’t forget to take care of yourself at this time. Modeling and practicing healthy coping skills will help you and your children.
Below are links to websites you may find helpful including: information about talking to children about Covid-19, financial resources, and a crisis hotline.
LINKS TO INFORMATION ON HOW TO TALK TO YOUR
CHILDREN ABOUT COVID-19
PBS
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
Kids Health
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html
From NASP National School Pyschologist Associaiton
Additional resources including financial assistance.
https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/toughtimes/covid-19-financial-resources/
Mental health concerns
If you or a family member has a concern that is an emergency, please call 911.
For a Mental Health crisis, this includes concerns of self harm and suicide. Please call:
Northwest Connections 1-888-552-6642
Stories, Snacks and snuggles!
Story: The Very Funny Frog
Snack: Oreo Frog
Snuggles: Grab a blanket and curl up with your child, enjoy a story and make memories
Story: The Very Funny Frog
Snack: Oreo Frog
Snuggles: Grab a blanket and curl up with your child, enjoy a story and make memories
Use an oreo for the body of your frog.
Use pretzels as legs.
Use green M&M and Skittles for eyes.
Summer School
Here is the link:
http://www.portage.k12.wi.us/schools/woodridge/families/summer-school.cfm
Or from the District Website
1-Go to the district website- www.portage.k12.wi.us
2-Click on an elementary school
3-Click on families
4-Click on summer school
Message From The District Nurse
COVID-19 Update
Please utilize the many resources being shared during this unprecedented time. Many of these will help keep your family functioning in a safe and healthy manner while others will support you. Be on high alert as scams are starting to surface related to COVID-19.
The district webpage for COVID-19 updates. (https://www.portage.k12.wi.us/district/cd.cfm)
Ways to protect yourself and your family. This includes hand washing, cleaning commonly touched surfaces and social distancing.
Clean and disinfect your home. The bleach solution recipe included here is good for 24 hours once mixed. Be sure to note the date and time mixed so you mix a new batch soon enough.
Columbia County Health Department and Marquette County Health Departments both have COVID-19 resources on their respective websites.
Tips to avoid scams related to COVID-19.
Thank you for including this where you are able.
Val
Did you know...
Columbia County Health and Human Services
111 E. MULLETT STREET,
PORTAGE, WI, 53901
608-742-9227
- ADOPTION SERVICES
- AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
- CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
- COUNSELING
- CRISIS PROGRAMS
- DENTAL–FREE OR LOW COST SERVICES
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
- FAMILY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
- FOOD PANTRIES
- GOVERNMENT OFFICES
- HEALTH CARE-FREE OR LOW COST SERVICES
- HEALTH CARE-GENERAL
- HOUSING
- LEGAL SERVICES
- LIBRARIES
- PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
- PEER SUPPORT SERVICES
- PREGNANCY RESOURCES
- RECREATION
- SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS
- SEXUAL ASSAULT
- SOBER LIVING
- SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCES
- THRIFT STORES/RESALE STORES
- TRANSPORTATION
- UTILITIES
- VETERANS
Go to this link to learn more:
http://www.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/Portals/7/Resource%20Guide.pdf?ver=2019-04-10-153102-620