ROAR Report
January 2nd - 4th, 2019
Jefferson Elementary
Email: Heather.Skutak@maps.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.mapsedu.org/schools/jefferson/
Location: 1914 West Jackson Street, Merrill, WI, USA
Phone: (715)536-5432
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeffersonWeAreMAPSchools/
Staff biographies to be continued in the next report...
Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Grant
Volunteering
Here is the link to the form you need to complete.
PBIS
Here are the common expectations for the bathroom:
Be Safe
- Wash your hands with soap
- Leave the water in the sink
- Leave the lights on
Be Responsible
- Remember to be quick, quiet & clean
- Always flush
- Take care of school property
Be Respectful
- Respect the privacy of others
- Voice at a level 0 (silent) or 1 (whisper)
Daily Attendance Rate
Tardies continue to hover around 8 per day. Please remember our teaching instruction begins at 7:55AM every day. Thank you.
STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY?
During this festive season of giving, it often becomes difficult to make ends meet. Are you struggling to pay for your child’s meals at school? You may qualify for the Federal Free and Reduced School Meal program. The program is confidential (your child doesn’t even have to know) and easy to apply for. To view some frequently asked questions, visit the Food Service website: http://www.taherfood4life.org/schools/merrill/freereduced-meals/
We have also included the application below for your convenience. Please fill out both pages and return it in a sealed envelope with “MAPS Food Service” written on the front and we will submit it for you. If you would like us to send home a printed copy, please let us know and we would be happy to do so!
MakerSpace Donations Needed
-unsharpened yellow pencils
-caps from the squeeze apple pouches (look like propellers)
-soda/milk caps (we have lots of red and silver-looking for other colors)
-index cards
-marbles
-snap circuits
-legos
-craft supplies
-glue bottles
-kinex
January Events
7 MAP Testing begins
7 Mrs. Golisch's class to School Forest
8 Mrs. Carlson's class to School Forest
10-11 Mrs. Buntrock's class to School Forest
17 Family Night "Smore Math" 6:00-7:00
24 End of 2nd quarter
25 No School - MSI day
30 ROAR Rally - Wear your ROAR shirt
Wrestling Information
Wrestling Sign Up Form
Wrestling Permission Form
MAPS Red Cross Certification Classes
Babysitter Training The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course is to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid. This training is designed for youths ages 11 to 15. There are no prerequisites to this course.
Course date: March 2nd 9am-4pm
Cost: $95
CPR/AED with First Aid for Professional Rescuers The primary purpose of the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers course is to teach those with a duty to act (professional rescuers) the knowledge and skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim experiencing cardiac arrest. This course also includes basic first aid. This training is designed for youth and adults ages 13 and up. There are no prerequisites to this course.
Course date: March 9th 9am-6pm
Cost: $100
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED The primary purpose of the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. This program offers first aid, CPR and AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience. This training is designed for youth and adults ages 13 and up. There are no prerequisites to this course.
Course date: March 10th 9am-4pm
Cost: $90
Water Safety Instructor The purpose of the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants’ progress.This training is designed for individuals ages 16 and up. The following prerequisites apply: 1. Swim the following strokes consistent with Learn to Swim Level 4 Stroke Performance Charts -Front crawl—25 yards -Back crawl—25 yards -Breaststroke—25 yards -Elementary backstroke—25 yards -Sidestroke—25 yards -Butterfly—15 yards 2. Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling). 3. Tread water for 1 minute.
Course date: March 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th (5pm-9pm on Fridays, 9am-6pm on Saturday’s and Sunday’s)
Cost: MAPS Student: $85
Public: $100
Lifeguarding Blended Learning The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. This course is a blended learning course. There will be a 7 hour online portion that must be completed before the first class period. This training is designed for individuals ages 15 and up. The following prerequisites apply:
1. Swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used. 2. Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands
under the armpits. 3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds:
■ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed.
■ Surface dive, feet-first or headfirst, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
■ Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface in order to breathe (or to get a breath).
■ Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Course dates: March 18th-22nd 9am-2pm April 5th-7th 9am-6pm
Cost: $90 student
$120 public
Lifeguard Review Course The purpose of a review course is to give individuals the opportunity to review the course content within a formal course setting and to renew their certification. The review course format optimizes a participant’s ability to successfully complete the knowledge and skills evaluations. The responsibility for preparing for the final written exam is shared by the instructor and the participant. Participants must have a current lifeguard certification or a certification that is expired by no more than 30 days.
Course dates: June 15th 8am-8pm
Cost: MAPS employee: Free Public: $40
Lifeguard Instructor Course The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Basic Lifeguarding Instructor Course is to train instructors to teach the basic-level American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses. This training is designed for individuals 17 and up who possesses a current basic-level certification in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED. The following prerequisites apply:
1. Has successfully completed the online Introduction to the Lifeguarding Instructor
Course prior to the pre-course skills session via the class roster and online content completion status report. 2. Successfully complete the pre-course session. You will participate in a skills
assessment that will evaluate your lifeguarding, first aid, CPR and AED skills and a water rescue skills practice and polish session. All skills must meet the standards.
Course dates: March 18th-22nd 3pm-8pm
Cost: $250
Lifeguard Instructor Review Course The Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer review course is an abbreviated recertification course for currently certified instructors and instructor trainers. The purpose of the course is to allow participants to review the course content and practice skills in a formal class setting and complete the final written exam.
Course date: March 30th 8am-8pm
Cost: $65
Dates and times are subject to change. Space is limited to a maximum of 10 students per class. Classes also have a minimum number of participants needed to run. Classes with not enough participants will be cancelled one week prior to the start of the class. All class fees will be collected on the first day of class. Students who do not complete all requirements of the class will not receive a refund.
E-mail Cherish Hoy with any questions: cherish.hoy@maps.k12.wi.us
Sign-up for classes at: https://goo.gl/forms/xO5TB8sr5UjhCLZx1