Weekly Buzz
Cadott Elementary Weekly Newsletter
Published Friday, January 13th, 2017
Feature Story: New Community Play Group
New Community Playgroup @ the Cadott Elementary meeting every Thursday Morning
Join us for a 3 years old and under Cadott Community Playgroup! This will be facilitated by Allison Morrow each Thursday morning from 9:00 am to 10:30 am in one of our preschool classrooms.
This playgroup will focus on facilitating social interactions and encourage 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!
Principal's Pride
It is my pleasure to acknowledge Blake Dekan for strong character and responsible behavior. Blake consistently attends to instruction and doing what is right. He puts the needs of others in front of himself. He will let other people go first or have something that he may want. He is an excellent member of Mrs. Lien's classroom. Thank you Blake for working hard to be a great model in our school family!
School News
ATTENTION: The start of our Instructional day will be 8:20 am beginning Monday, January 16!
Over the last couple of years our teaching staff have been discussing starting our instructional day 5 minutes earlier, at 8:20 am rather than 8:25 am. The rationale for this change is that students are getting to school early each day to eat breakfast and enjoy playtime on the playground with their peers. Our first bell to enter halls and classrooms is at 8:12 am, which then allows students 13 minutes to undress and roam halls and other such activity. With starting our instructional day at 8:20 am, this extra time in halls is reduced to 8 min., which for most students is enough time to undress and get into their rooms. We understand that this will mean those families who drive students into school will need time to adjust to this 5 minute early start and so we will be lenient for one month on tardys for students who do not come to school on a bus. Please note that starting Feb. 13th if your child is not in his/her classroom by 8:20 am this will be considered a tardy.
The teaching staff is excited to get an extra 5 minutes of instructional time back each day due to this change.
Thank you for understanding our students' needs come first! We want to have a quantity of high quality time when students are at school.
I wish you all well! Mrs. Goettl
Pace Book Winners
Winners for the week ending January 13th
Timothy Bauer - 4K Mrs. Alix
Owen Prosecky - Grade 2 Mrs. Braun
LeAnn Ackley - Grade 4 Mrs. Johnson
Gavin Huber - Grade 5 Mrs. McVey
3rd Grade Hornet Time
Shadow a Student Day
The Shadow a Student Challenge is a fun, illuminating, and supportive journey where school leaders come together to empathize with their students and take new kinds of action at their school.
Educators and researchers have long known that shadowing can lead to powerful observations and insights to drive change. The Shadow a Student Challenge provides methods and a network to help school leaders achieve Deeper Learning for all students.
Mrs. Goettl will participate in this challenge on February 15th. She will shadow one student from the beginning of the day through dismissal, putting on their sneakers, walking in their shoes, learning about their needs, in order to take action for positive change.
Mrs. Goettl should shadow me because...
I wish I could shadow each student in our elementary, but since there aren't enough days in the school year for 477 "shadowing days" I have to narrow down to just one.
Therefore I am inviting our students to tell me why it is important for me to shadow them over others. They can send me a video or written essay with their reasons why it is important to shadow them. Families can help their students (especially younger ones) with their submissions.
*Parents must provide permission for the Shadow a Student Challenge
Submissions with strong rationale will be put into a drawing.
Submissions are due on or before Feb. 1st, 2017.
The student chosen for the "Shadow a Student Challenge" will be announced on Ground Hogs Day (Feb. 2nd) and Mrs. Goettl will shadow that student Wed., Feb. 15th.
New from Mrs. Hager our school nurse - When Should I Keep My Child Home From School Because of Illness?
As general guidelines, keep your child home if:
· child has a fever-temperature above 100.4 Fahrenheit
· child is not well enough to participate in class
· you think they may be contagious to other children
· if diagnosed with certain communicable diseases such as pertussis, mumps or measles
Specific reasons to keep your child home:
· Vomiting/Diarrhea - A child with vomiting and/or diarrhea needs to stay home from school. Your child can return to school when the symptoms have stopped and the child can tolerate a regular diet.
· Rash - A rash with symptoms such as trouble breathing or swallowing, fever, or ill appearance, should be evaluated by your physician.
· Sore throat - Children can attend school with mild sore throat if no other symptoms are occurring. Any child with a sore throat associated with fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, or difficulty swallowing should be seen by a doctor. A child with strep throat needs to stay out of school until on antibiotics for 24 hours.
· Cough - Cough alone may not prevent your child from attending school unless it is interfering with a child’s sleep or ability to participate in school activities.
· Pinkeye - For pinkeye caused by bacteria, children should stay home from school for the first 24 hours after treatment begins. Symptoms of pinkeye include eye redness, irritation, swelling, and drainage.
Magician coming to Cadott Elementary Jan. 16th - another whole school celebration!
Students continue to work diligently to follow expectations, therefore helping to create a positive school culture. To celebrate their efforts we will be bringing in Magician Matt Dunn!
Pace and elementary funds are being combined to sponsor, Matt Dunn for a magic show the afternoon of January 16th for elementary students.
Matt Dunn will be putting on a longer show for the community in the evening for a nominal fee of $2/student, $3/parent, #10 family max, in the High School Auditorium.
Doors open and ticket sales begin at: 6:00 pm
The Magic begins at: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
StarLab©
StarLab©, the portable planetarium friom CESA 10 in Chippewa Falls, will be at the Cadott Elementary school January 16 & 17. In the StarLab© dome, students will view the night sky, locate familiar constellations and visible planets, and hear stories told under the stars. Your family can find free monthly constellation maps at <skymaps.com> and follow up the Starlab© visit with a family field trip to view the night sky!
“Read to Me” United Way Book Week event
Date: Thurs., Jan. 26, 2016
Time: 10:45-11:45
Location: Cadott Elementary School
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC for families with children ages birth to five
Event will include:
· Celebrity Reader: Joy Hessel, Nurse Practitioner at Marshfield Clinic-Cadott Center
· Fingerplay and song
· Literacy Activity
· Free copy of the book The Mitten by Jan Brett
· Free take-home activities
Kathy Cooper | Volunteer Network Coordinator
United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley | P: (715) 834-5043
3603 N. Hastings Way, Suite 200 | Eau Claire, WI 54703
Visit our website | Visit us on Facebook
Tobacco Prevention Lyceum - Three Screens' production "Start 2 Finish" - Feb. 13th
Three Screens’ (www.3screens.com ) production of Start 2 Finish a mega screen Lyceum is coming to Cadott Elementary during Tobacco Free Kids week.
The gift of $1000 from Marshfield Clinic is allowing us to offer a great video experience for our entire student body around making healthy choices and staying away from tobacco and other unhealthy habits and drugs.
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.
Sam and Brayden joined Mrs. Goettl for lunch this week! We talked about farming, basketball, and our pets. "A couple of really great gentlemen!"
Community Ties
PACE sponsored family painting night!
Future PACE Meetings - All start at 6 pm, all held in the Elementary Library
Monday, February 6th
Monday March 13th
Monday, April 10th
Children are always welcome!
PACE Minutes from January 9th, meeting.
Members present: Tiffany Bowe, Beth Schneider, Misty Freed, Steph Burish, Lisa Prosecky, Kat Hanson, Terri Goettl, Heather Lindeman, Becca Blanchette, Claudia Clark, Sarah Wundrow, Amy Rykal & Meagan Sonnentag
Meeting called to order @ 6:04 pm
Treasurers Report: $12,983 minus $275 approved for field trip and $300 for 3rd grade stools
Old Business
Spirit Gear fundraiser earned $1,222. Some complaints items to small, wrong size and took to long to come in.
Magician-Jan.16th. 25 min. show in Elm gym in the afternoon and a 45 min. family show in the high school auditorium-doors open at 6:00 pm.
December paint party update-had 60 people attend. Misty to get pictures to Mrs. Goettl for the Buzz.
New Business
Teacher requests-Mrs. Braun $100 for new games.
Movie nights-Valentines day showing Trolls okayed, no daycare being offered. March date to be determined, possibly showing Moana.
Dad's basketball night cancelled.
Bingo-March 31st in the Elem. Cafeteria at 6:30 pm, inviting all community to join, $1.00/card-all in favor. Possibly borrowing cards from Chamber or Lions Club. Student council do a possible craft with smaller kids and possibly concessions-Becca to talk to Mindy.
Painting party for March 2nd at 6:30 at Halfway Hall. Estimated charge $30 with nothing included. Suggested to paint Last names possible have 2 different options to paint.
Box tops-just received $1,000 check. Next collection date March 1st. Becca to ask Mindy if student council is helping again?
Schoolstore.com-earned $265 and teachers received $1,800 in gift cards.
Student School supplies for next year-The school to buy all educational items ex:pencils, erasers, etc. PACE to buy non educational items ex:cups and kleenex- asking Lions Club to help PACE with non educational items. Meagan to contact them after she gets all the teachers supplies list. Parents can also donate money to PACE towards items.
PACE funded field trips next year-Teachers were informed PACE will pay for all the kids part of the trips(admissions and such) Parents may pay anyway by choice. These funds will be put in PACE mailbox first.
Girls on the Run 3rd-5th grades- It is a athletic team building after school program. Girls learn a different lesson every practice ex: friendship and bullying, These lessons are supplied to the coaches. Becca proposed having sponsors for girls that can't afford to pay the fee($130 no assistance-lowest rate $30 with assistance). If there are not enough businesses and people to sponsor, PACE will pay the other kids fees up to 16 kids-all in favor.
Other Business
Sarah needs labels back from those who took them to sort and cut.
Sample clothes from Spirit Gear fundraiser to be used for teacher appreciation.
Meeting adjourned @ 6:43 pm
Adult Painting Party - PACE Fundraiser - March 2nd @ Half-Way Hall
PACE GROUPS SUPPORTS OUR SCHOOL
About SchoolStore www.schoolstore.com
SchoolStore is a great way to support your school by shopping at your favorite online merchants or donating a Caring For Classrooms gift card.
Shop and Support
SchoolStore.com is an online shopping mall where over 200 nationally known online merchants have agreed to give a percentage of sales to K-12 schools. Companies like WalMart.com, Sears, Target, DisneyStore.com, Family Book Store, and Oriental Trading Company participate. Most merchant contributions to your school will average 5%-10% but some go as high as 50% of sales!
Donate
You can also donate a Caring For Classrooms gift card to a student’s classroom. Your donation will be used by their teacher for books, educational magazines and classroom supplies. Donating a Caring For Classroom gift card is a wonderful way to enhance the reading and learning experience for an entire classroom.
Watch for the Box Top Collection information what will be sent home next week.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run registration begins Wednesday, January 18th! This team is for girls in grades 3rd-5th. Want to know more information about this awesome group? Come to an info session in Mrs. Mathison's classroom on Tuesday, January 17th at 3:30. Financial assistance is available! Please contact April Mathison at mathisona@cadott.k12.wi.us with questions you may have!
Youth Wrestling Practices
Practices - Mondays & Thursdays in the High School Wrestling Room
Time: 6-6:45 p.m. for Pre-K-1st grade & 6-7:30 p.m. for 2nd – 5th
You’ll need a USA card prior to practicing.
Cards are available online at www.usawmembership.com Keep the TRADITION alive!
Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 8
Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 8
Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 8
Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 8
Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 8
Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 8
Cadott Spring Youth Volleyball
Cadott Spring Youth Volleyball league registration for girls grades 4-8 will be on Wednesday, Jan 25 in the High School commons. The Volleyball club meeting will be at 6pm, with registration to follow at 6:30-7:30. More information to come.
For questions, please contact Dawn Barone at 608-343-3930 or email dawnbarone@charter.net
Cadott Athletic Boosters (CAB) News
Healthy Food Night for Girls Basketball Game
Tuesday January 17th
Cadott vs Stanley Boyd
545 p.m. JV
715 p.m. Varsity
Please come and show support for healthy eating and healthy living!
Our Elementary Spirit Squad will also be performing during half-time of the JV game. Another great reason to come and support our school!
Drywood Dodgers 4-H Club meeting
Date: January 15, 2017
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: Arthur Town Hall, 25091 County Hwy S, Cadott, WI 54727
Anyone interested in joining 4-H should come and join us. In order to participate in the Northern WI State Fair, students have until February 1st to become members.
Drywood Dodgers welcomes you all!
From: Nicholas Flashinski, Reporter
Girl Scouts
Kdg. - 2nd Grade meetings - Jan. 23, Feb. 6 & 20.
3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Elementary School in Room 301
3rd Grade meetings - Jan. 10 & 24, Feb. 7 & 21, Mar. 7 & 21, Apr. 11 & 25, May 9 & 23.
3:30—5:00 pm at the Elementary School in the cafeteria
4th Grade meetings - Jan. 16, Feb. 13, 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 3rd and 4th Thursdays of the month (with the exception of Holiday weeks) in the Elementary Cafeteria from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
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
Love & Logic Parent Training - FREE! (includes meal & childcare) Must Register Below
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What Is Love and Logic?
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Provides real limits in a loving way
Teaches consequences and healthy decision-making
Register Here for Love & Logic Training
For more information go to the Love & Logic website
Saturday, Jan 14, 2017, 09:00 AM
Cadott Elementary Library
Cadott Elementary school
Email: lockbaump@cadott.k12.wi.us
Website: cadott.k12.wi.us
Location: 426 Myrtle Street, Cadott, WI, United States
Phone: 7152893895
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