Weekly Buzz
Cadott Elementary Weekly Newsletter
Published Friday, February 24, 2017
Summer School Survey
In an effort to understand family needs this summer, we are gathering information through this survey. The survey will remain open through Feb. 28th, 2017.
We will use this information to assist in summer school planning and possible coordination with an outside agency for provision of childcare before and after summer school programming. Thank you, Mrs. Goettl
Principal's Pride
It is my pleasure to acknowledge the following students for their demonstration of character values: Chloe Armstrong, Paige Burish, Brody Dahm, Nick Fasbender, Keagan Galvez, Evin Howe, Spencer Janicki, Kyle Kowalczyk, Kane Mengel, Holly Nesvacil, Jackson Patten, Tegan Ritter, Jake Rowe, Shelby Ryan, Daisy Rygiel, Li-Ana Schofield, Jadyn Waegli & Christina Wundrow.
Chloe - will stick up for a classmate who is struggling, and fight for what is right. If something is bothering her, she's not afraid to tell someone about it. Chloe is a brave girl, and makes a difference in our school.
Paige - is excited and eager to learn. She is always ready and willing to participate in the classroom. She has made phenomenal progress this year in first grade, and her teacher is very proud of her. Keep up the great work, Paige!
Brody - has been working really hard to demonstrate respectful behavior during class time, even when others are not. This is a so helpful and what we like to see all of our oldest students demonstrate! Thanks Brody!!
Nick - has been working hard to demonstrate responsible behavior, telling the truth, showing maturity, and helping his friends also make good choices. This growth of responsibility is noticed by your teachers, keep it up Nick!
Keagan - recently has shined in demonstrating responsible and respectful behavior in writing class. He took responsibility for his own work, but quickly joined in and participated in group work when needed showing respectful behavior. We look forward to seeing this leadership from you Keagan!
Evin - Responsibility shows when you clean up around our school without being asked. We can be proud of our school because of these acts of responsibility! Thank you Evin!
Spencer - being respectful when others are not has been noticed recently. You kept your focus on appropriate classroom behavior even though many around you were not. Thank you for Spencer for showing depth of character and restraint. You are absolutely showing your maturity!
Kyle - it's such a pleasure to see your hard work pay off in your sight word knowledge and your participation in classroom discussions. Others have noticed and your peers have you to follow! Keep up the hard work Kyle!
Kane - recently you demonstrated responsibility by staying super focused and completing your argumentative writing assignment, but then you showed respect by reaching out to your peers and helping them finish their own writing assignments. You have so much to offer, thank you for being so helpful!!
Holly - consistently demonstrates a good attitude and shares a smile regularly! You are willing to lend a hand in the classroom and around our school. The younger students will do well to follow your lead! Thank you Holly for being such a strong and positive leader!
Jackson - your hard work is paying off in recognizing more and more sight words and letter sounds and is becoming a stronger reader. Keep up this hard work Jackson!
Tegan - you are a natural leader, thank you for demonstrating character and integrity by modeling respectful and responsible classroom behavior for your peers. It's such a pleasure watching you grow into a positive leader!
Jake - you consistently demonstrate responsible behavior by being prepared to learn each and every day. You care for your environment by keeping things neat and tidy. You are a great role model for your classmates! Thank you Jake!
Shelby - your hard work is paying off in improved reading fluency and accuracy. We have noticed that you are putting in more time at home as well as staying focused in the classroom. this persistence and stamina are paying off for you, keep up the hard work Shelby!!
Daisy - has been working hard on using her letter sound knowledge to sound out words. This hard work is going to help you to become an independent writer, keep up this great work Daisy!!
Li-Ana - you have demonstrated that you can be a good listener and hard worker. It is such a pleasure to see your hard work pay off for you! Keep up the responsible behavior Li-Ana!
Jadyn - recently has been demonstrating great respect in the classroom by raising her hand and sharing the floor during classroom discussions. Thank you for respectfully joining conversations! Keep up the great work!
Christy - has been stepping outside her comfort zone and offering more of her ideas in classroom conversations. You know so much, don't be afraid to share what you think and know Christy!
Congrats to all! Mrs. Goettl
When Challenging Behaviors Occur
In the past you may have received a pink or green slip documenting behavioral incidences. However, since October we have adjusted the documentation to obtain a better understanding of what behavior is occurring, where it is occurring, who is involved, and the possible motivation for behavior. As a staff, this will help us identify areas that we need to target for further instruction and intervention.
If you receive a phone call, or disciplinary note, please do not panic. All children make mistakes. In fact, learning from their mistakes is very important for children. How you, as a parent, react to the news of their misbehavior is even more important.
Remain calm and take time to talk to your child alone, away from siblings and other people, as soon as possible after you receive the notice or phone call.
Ask your child to explain what happened. "I see you had some trouble today at school." "Tell me about what happened in _________________class." Listen carefully to their response.
Resist blaming the teacher, or your child's classmates, or the bus driver, or the school. Children will commonly try to divert your focus away from them, to others. Avoid the temptation to question the disciplinary consequence, or to ask what discipline was assigned to other children who may have been involved. Trust that the school has diligently investigated the issue, before resorting to a consequence. Focus instead on YOUR child alone, and the choices that he or she made.
Be clear and concise about the behavioral expectations that you as a parent have. "I expect you to treat others with respect." "I expect you will keep your hands to yourself." "I expect that you will pay attention to the teacher in the classroom." Use a firm and direct voice.
End by showing your child that you are thankful for their honesty and willingness to talk to you about the situation. Let your child know that you expect good news about his/her behavior in the future, and that you will be contacting the teacher for an update in the next few days.
IF the behavior becomes repetitive--occurring multiple times in a short amount of time (2-3 teacher contacts per week), it may be necessary for more reinforcement at home. Some examples might include: loss of a special privilege for 1-2 days, an extra chore given for 1-2 days or on a more positive note, your child could receive a treat or other small recognition for successful days. You may contact your child's teacher for more help in responding to repeated misbehavior.
Thank you for partnering with us on this change. We look forward to sharing more ways that you can support positive behavior at home. Our goal should always be to prevent problem behavior by teaching children the behavior we want to see. Research shows that when the home and school work together, student learning is more successful.
Thank you for partnering with us! Cadott Elementary StaffSchool News
Mrs. Mathison and Mrs. Alix's 4k classes took a walk to the park to see the ice break up this week
Magician Matt Dunn amazed and entertained!
Dr. Seuss Dress Up Days
Next week we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss!
Please help your childdress up for the following fun days.
Monday Feb. 27 – Wear STRIPES!
Tuesday Feb. 28 – Wear a FUNNY HAT!
Wednesday Mar. 1 – Wear GREEN or Wear lots of POCKETS!
Thursday Mar. 2 – Wear CRAZY SOCKS!
Pace Book Winners
Winners for the week ending February 24th
Uriaha Hartman - Kindergarten Mrs. Hanson
Max Demulling - Grade 2 Mrs. Kent
Cayden Marek - Grade 4 Mr. Gunderson
Eliana Eiler Grade 6 Mrs. Nitz
News from our School Nurse - Mrs. Hager
Math + Fitness
Give your child a chance to combine math practice and exercise with daily “math breaks.” Give directions that include a math problem and a fitness activity. For example, say “Do 2 + 2 jumping jacks” or “Do 11 – 2 cartwheels.”
The Variety Show
·What: The Variety Show is a chance for our 7th through 12th grade students in Cadott to showcase their Hidden Talent!
We have a great line up this year featuring several of Cadott’s finest musicians, actors, and actresses performing in a variety of acts with a little help from Mrs. Larsen, Mr. Peters, and Mr. Mittermeyer. You can’t afford to miss it!!!
·When: Friday and Saturday, February 24th and 25th at 7:00pm
·Where: The High School Auditorium
·Cost: $3 for Students $5 for Adults
SPRING PICTURE DAY IS COMING!
Picture Day: Wednesday, March 8
Picture Day ID: MI416528Y0
2nd Grade Field Trip to Boettcher's Sugar Bush & Farm
On Friday, March 10, the second grade class has the opportunity to visit Cedric Boettcher’s Sugar Bush and farm in Cadott. It is fascinating to see the process involved in making maple syrup from tree sap to the bottle. Please make sure your child brings boots so they can go on the hike.
If it rains or the sap is not flowing on March 10, we would plan to try the following dates: Friday, March 17; Monday, March 20; Wednesday, March 22.
Cadott’s Annual Child Development Day
Attention Parents of 3 and 4 Year Old Children, Mark Your Calendars!
When: Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Cadott Elementary School Gym
Who: All children who will be 3 and 4 years old by September 1, 2017
Child Development Day will provide families with the opportunity to learn more about:
The level of their child’s development through a formal screening
Normal child growth and development activities for children ages birth to five
Information regarding our district’s 4K program and registration for 2017-18
Community and county agencies and resources
Vision and hearing screening
Join us for this fun filled event to learn about the resources this community has to offer and for ideas on how to promote development for your child at every age. There will be a snack provided and each child will get to take home a free book. You will receive more information and an appointment time in the mail. We look forward to seeing you and your child on Thursday, March 16th.
For more information call the Elementary School at 715-289-3795.
Alice in Dairyland visiting 4th Grade
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
Future PACE Meetings - All start at 6 pm, all held in the Elementary Library
Monday March 13th
Monday, April 10th
Children are always welcome!
Adult Painting Party - PACE Fundraiser - March 2nd @ Half-Way Hall
Youth Wrestling Practice! After School Program!
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday’s after School in the High School Wrestling Room
Starting Monday, February 27 and running until March 16th.
You’ll need a USA card prior to practicing.
Cards are available online at www.usawmembership.com
Now is your chance to be part of the legacy of champions! Cadott has a deep history of accomplished athletes that have left their mark throughout the years. Be next to add your name to the growing list! We welcome all students 2nd grade through 8th grade. These practices will be geared towards preparing our wrestlers for the youth regional, and will cover advanced technique and conditioning.
Please fill out a bus deviation slip with the elementary school to inform the elementary office of your child’s attendance at these practices.
Practices will run from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Please have your child bring practice clothes and please be prompt in picking your child up at 5:30.
Please send a verification email to Coach Spaeth (spaethj@cadott.k12.wi.us) to verify that your child will be attending.
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
3:30—5:00 pm at the Elementary School in the cafeteria
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 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
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