Weekly Buzz
Cadott Elementary Weekly Newsletter
Published Friday, December 2nd, 2016
Feature Story: Thank you to our Volunteers!!
Angie Danielson believes that it "takes a village to bring up a child" and she has definitely modeled that over the last 32 years volunteering in the Cadott District. She volunteers because she believes that each of us plays a role in supporting children's development. Angie said that when she gets to know kids in school and then sees them out in the community, they begin to see her as a positive and safe person, who they can connect with. Through the last 32 years volunteering in our district she has seen children grow to adulthood. She's helped them tie their shoes, watched their musical concerts, cheered them on in sporting events, and eventually watched them walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. These are the rewards of being a volunteer. Angie asked me to encourage others, whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or neighbor to volunteer and reap the benefits of helping our youth become productive members of our community. Thank you Angie, for all of your years of service!
Principal's Pride
It is my pleasure to acknowledge four students this week: Landon Smith, Rilei Weeks, Tucker Salzgeber, and Kane Matott.
Landon went out of his way to be a buddy on the playground. He saw another child on the buddy bench (where you go when sad and/or alone) and asked him if he needed a buddy to play with. What a great demonstration of kindness and empathy Landon!!!
Rilei consistently faces challenges with a smile and determination. What a great demonstration of work ethic and stick-to-it-ness! Keep up the great attitude Rilei!
Tucker's attitude and hard work has been rewarded by great gains this year. Thank you Tucker for working to grow in the areas of respect and responsibility!! Super!
Kane consistently wears a friendly smile and positive attitude. This cheerfulness is a great asset in the classroom and the school. Keep those smiles coming Kane!!!
I also want to acknowledge the student body as a whole this week. It can be difficult returning to school after a break and often times we need many reminders about following expectations again, but this was not the case this week. Overall, it has been a very peaceful week at our school. I see students helping one another out, talking cheerfully with one another, stopping to help pick up dropped items, and demonstrating respect for the staff. When we are not stopping our work to address non-productive behavior and peer conflicts we are able to focus on the important things: academics, relationships, extra-curricular activities, and so much more.
Let's keep up the great work Cadott Elementary. I am so very proud of our progress in making our school a safe place to grow together!!!
Mrs. Goettl
School News
Pace Book Winners
Winners for the week ending December 2nd
Beau Boos - 4 Yr. Kdg. Ms. Strzyzewski
Ariel Bruhn - Grade 2 Mrs. Weiss
Dahlia Goin - Grade 4 Mrs. Johnson
Collin Brown - Grade 5 Mrs. Nowak
FBLA Food Drive
The winning classroom was Mr. Gunderson's 4th grade class, they collected 171 items and were treated to Root beer floats donated by the FBLA club.
4K Students Analyze the Sequence of the Alphabet
Destination Imagination
I am pleased to announce this year’s Destination Imagination team! After eighteen students tried out, the students with the highest scores were asked to join the team. The new team members, all from fourth grade, are: Brooklyn Hrdlicka, Keira Urbanek, Jackson Barone, Tristan Moucha, and Tarynn Donahue. The returning members are 5th graders Jaycee Stephens and Axel Tegels.
I am still looking for help to manage a Destination Imagination team of up to 7 students at the 4th, 5th or 6th grade level. I would be helping that individual every step of the way.
What is DI? Destination Imagination is an extracurricular learning program that encourages students to have fun, focus and frame challenges while incorporating STEM(science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) the arts, and service learning. Participants build on their strengths while learning patience, flexibility, persistence, respect for others and their ideas, and general team-building skills. Teams present their solutions at a tournament. The season typically goes from December through mid-April. Teams meet once a week up until tournament time, in which they sometimes need to meet more frequently.
If you are interested please contact Kris Bejin at bejink@cadott.k12.wi.us or 715-289-3795 extension 1101.
News from our School Nurse - Jessica Hager
Concussions
A concussion is any injury to the brain that disrupts normal brain function on a temporary or permanent basis. Concussions are typically caused by a blow or jolt to the head. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about concussions, including guidance on treatment and prevention.
When do concussions occur?
Concussions can happen in any sport but more often occur in collision sports, such as football, rugby, or ice hockey. They also are common in contact sports that don’t require helmets, such as soccer, basketball, wrestling, and lacrosse. However, a concussion can also occur from a collision with the ground; a wall; a goalpost; or a ball that has been thrown, hit, or kicked. Many concussions also occur outside organized sports. For example, a child riding a bike or skateboard can fall down and bump his head on the street or an obstacle.
Symptoms
The symptoms of a concussion range from subtle to obvious and usually happen right after the injury but may take hours to days to show up. Athletes who have had concussions may report feeling normal before their brain has fully recovered. With most concussions, the player is not knocked out or unconscious.
Symptoms of a concussion include the following:
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness or balance problems
- Double or blurry vision
- Sensitivity to light
- Sensitivity to noise
- Feeling dazed or stunned
- Feeling mentally “foggy”
- Trouble concentrating
- Trouble remembering
- Confused or forgetful about recent events
- Slow to answer questions
- Changes in mood—irritable, sad, emotional, nervous
- Drowsiness
- Sleeping more or less than usual
- Trouble falling asleep
- What to do if you suspect a concussion
All concussions are serious, and all athletes with suspected concussions should not return to play until they see a doctor. A doctor can confirm the diagnosis of concussion; determine the need for any specialized tests, such as CT scan, MRI, or neuropsychological tests; and decide if it is OK for the athlete to return to play. Prematurely returning to play after a concussion can lead to another concussion or even death. An athlete with a history of concussion may be more susceptible to another injury than an athlete with no history of concussion.
No one knows how many concussions are too many before permanent damage occurs. Repeated concussions are particularly worrisome, especially if each one takes longer to resolve or if a repeat concussion occurs from a light blow. The doctor needs to know about all prior concussions, including those that occurred outside of a sports setting, in order to make proper recommendations regarding return to play and future sports participation.
Treatment
The best treatment for a concussion is complete rest from all physical and mental activity. Children should be monitored often, but there is no need for wake-up checks during sleep. Loud music, computer, and TV should be limited or stopped if they increase the symptoms. School attendance and work may need to be modified with tests and projects postponed. Students need to be excused from gym class or recess activities. Any worsening of concussion symptoms or changes in behavior (e.g. agitation, grogginess, disorientation) should be immediately reported to your doctor.
Returning to physical activity
Recovery time from concussion is variable based on the individual, the severity of the concussion, and the history of prior concussions. An athlete may feel better and want to return to play before their brain has completely recovered. Given the uncertain and unpredictable time frame for recovery, all sports activity should be suspended until symptoms have completely resolved at rest. At this point, a step-wise return to physical activity can begin if the athlete’s doctor says it’s OK. The step-wise plan should be progressive and individualized. Having an athletic trainer involved in monitoring this plan can be very helpful. It is important to pay close attention to worsening symptoms (like increasing headache, nausea, or dizziness). Any concussion-related symptoms that return with exertion are a clear indicator that the concussion has not healed. Final clearance to return to full activity should also be at the direction of a physician.
Prevention
Not all concussions can be prevented, but some may be avoided. Helmets should be worn for any riding activities (like horseback, all terrain vehicle [ATV], motorbike, bike, skateboard, or snowboard) or contact sports (like football, hockey, or lacrosse). Helmets should fit appropriately and be in good condition. Athletes should be taught safe playing techniques and to follow the rules of the game. Most importantly, every athlete needs to know how crucial it is to let their coach, athletic trainer, or parent know if they have hit their head or have symptoms of a head injury—even if it means stopping play. Never ignore a head injury, no matter how minor.
“When in Doubt, Sit Them Out!"
Source
Care of the Young Athlete Patient Education Handouts (Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Pediatrics)
5th & 6th Grade Band & Choir Christmas Concert
Holiday Sing-A-Long
Elementary children kindergarten - 6th grade will be enjoying a school-wide sing-a-long on Thursday, Dec. 22nd, @ 2:00 - 2:45 pm in the elementary gym. This is not intended to be a formal Christmas program but actually an exchange concert, where each grade level will sing one song to the rest of the school and then all grade levels will sing along to three common Christmas carols. Parents are welcome to watch the festivities, but should be aware that there will be limited seating, since there is only one set of bleachers in the elementary gymnasium. Parents will be allowed into the gym at 1:30 pm.
5th and 6th grade parents are encouraged to attend the Band and Choir Concert on Thursday, December 15th instead of the Sing-A-Long, because of the limited seating in the elementary gym on the 22nd.
FYI Most grades will be finishing their Christmas Celebrations in their classrooms immediately following the Sing-A-Long.
StarLab©
StarLab©, the portable planetarium friom CESA 10 in Chippewa Falls, will be at the Cadott Elementary school in January. 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!
Community Ties
Girl Scouts
Kdg. - 2nd Grade meetings - Dec. 12, Jan. 9 & 23, Feb. 6 & 20. 3:30-4:30 p.m. At the Elementary School in Room 301
3rd Grade meetings - Dec. 6 & 13. All meetings from 3:30—5:00 pm at the Elementary School in the cafeteria
4th Grade meetings - Dec. 12, Jan. 16, Feb. 13, March 20, April 10, May 15. All meetings from 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
Brighter Futures Initiative ▪ Trauma Tip of the Month ▪ December 2016
Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees
Materials:
• 3 popsicle sticks (one with about 1” cut from the end of it)
• 1” x 1” square of brown card stock
• A star cut from glittery card stock
• A piece of twine, approximately 6” long
• Hot glue gun
• Scissors and a craft/utility knife
To decorate them, you can use whatever you have on hand:
• Tiny pom poms
• Sparkly pipe cleaners
• Jingle bells
• Rhinestones
• Buttons
• Glitter
1. Add two dabs of hot glue to both ends of the trimmed
popsicle stick piece. Then position the two full length popsicle sticks to make a triangle.
2. Glue 6” of twine to the popsicle sticks for the hangers
(sandwich them between sticks)
3. Add a dab of hot glue to attach the star at the top and the
tree trunk to the bottom and then you are ready to decorate
4. Decorate: You can use hot glue to attach pom poms, wrap the
pipe cleaners around the popsicle sticks, etc.
9 ways that Humor Heals
1. Humor combats fear
a. Humor disengages fear because it changes your perspective: of the past and of the present
2. Humor comforts
3. Humor relaxes
a. Like any exercise, laughing relaxes you, and works against chronic stress
4. Humor reduces pain
5. Humor boosts the immune system
a. Researchers found that two hormones- beta endorphins and human growth hormone increased by 27 and 28 percent respectively when volunteers anticipated watching a humorous video.
6. Humor reduces stress
a. Similar research shows a reduction in the levels of stress hormones: cortisol, epinephrine and dopac.
7. Humor spreads happiness
a. Laughter is contagious
8. Humor cultivates optimism
a. If humor can change a perspective on a painful memory of the past or a gnawing issue of the present into opportunities to laugh at the inherent craziness of life at times, then a person can better facilitate his own healing
9. Humor helps communication
a. Humor is a way to articulate those truths that are so difficult to express otherwise.
Remind app helps with communication via text messaging
Just set up your account then establish a group name and share the link so that families can link in. All you need to do to keep families up to date on coming events and deadlines is send one text to the group. Done!
PACE presents Paint Away
Friday December 2nd 6:30 p.m.
Cadott Elementary School
$15.00 per painter
RSVP: freedmisty@yahoo.com
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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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