A very happy Hispanic Heritage Month to everyone! Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15th-October 15th) was started to mark the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Throughout these weeks, we are celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of people from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. We have lessons and resources being used throughout our classrooms and a beautiful collection of artifacts and items in our "cross-hall" display case.
Now that the school year is up and running, we are also starting to plan some events and have important supports and resources to pass along. Please see the important info included below!
In partnership,
Anne Gillespie
Principal
September PTO Meeting
Attention all PTO members and those interested in joining:
We are holding out first meeting of the year on Monday September 26 at 6pm via zoom.
We will discuss what PTO does, how to get involved, and how you can help. We have a unique community at SHES with a vast and varied skill set that can benefit our children, our school, and our teachers. Please consider sharing those skills in any small way possible. We would love to hear from you.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2839065779?pwd=WTVDV3pHRzlhelNZRnJJaUF4U2ptdz09
Meeting ID: 283 906 5779
Passcode: 058550
From our School Nurse: At Home Rapid Testing
Negative home rapid tests are now accepted to return to school. Do you need home rapid tests? Insurance companies will cover 8 home rapid tests per member per month. This is usually as easy as presenting your insurance card to your local pharmacy.
The WI Dept of Health is also mailing, FREE, rapid, at-home test kits. Order your free tests from www.sayyescovidhometest.org.
The Health Office will also have a limited availability of home rapid antigen tests to give out, please reach out if you are in need.
Please continue to fill out the screener if your child has symptoms of Covid-19, has tested positive or is a close contact to someone that has tested positive. You will be emailed instructions on next steps and if testing is required before returning to school.
Our Shorewood ACL testing site is open most school days from 8-11AM, the one time registration process is explained here. Please call the ACL staff at 608-204-1225 when you are outside and ready to be tested.
Hispanic Heritage Month Events
There is a lot happening in Dane County for Hispanic Heritage Month!
See this link for performances and events through Madison Public Library.
Free family night: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Madison Children's Museum on Thursday, September 29th.
Latinx cultural celebrations and events hosted by the UW Madison Latinx Cultural Center!
From School Social Worker, Ms. Nachtwey
Welcome all new and returning Van Hise Hedgies & Shorewood Sharks!
Hello! I’m the school social worker at Van Hise and Shorewood Elementary Schools. I split my time 50/50 between my schools. This year, my schedule is as follows:
Van Hise: Mondays, Fridays and every other Wednesday
Hours: 7:55 - 3:27
(608-204-4808)
Shorewood: Tuesdays, Thursdays and every other Wednesday
Hours: 8:25 - 3:27
(608-204-1195)
If you email or leave a voicemail for me on an opposite school day and require a more timely response, feel free to call the main office for assistance.
I will update this document regularly with resources so please feel free to bookmark it. You may also reach out to me directly with any questions related to community resources and/or social/emotional support for your student. I look forward to connecting!
Rachael Nachtwey (pronounced Nahk-way)
she/her/hers rlnachtwey@madison.k12.wi.us
Some common questions and answers:
1) Applying for Free/Reduced Price Schools Meals - (New process this year!)
2) Attendance - Please review MMSD’s criteria for Pre-Approved Absences to avoid truancy.
3) After school programs at both Van Hise and Shorewood are currently full. Please contact Wisconsin Youth Company in the spring to register for the following school year. See mostmadison.org for other possible after-school options.
Other Resources:
Shorewood PTO and Van Hise PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization)
Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM) has several programs available to area families.
For UW students: The Open Seat Food Pantry
Speak Out, Speak Up!
Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety has created a new platform called Speak Up, Speak Out! Its purpose is to have a safe and easy method for students to submit a concern they have about bullying, drug use, self-harm, threats on social media, or any other safety issue, whether at home, in school, or out in the community when they do not feel comfortable speaking with a trusted adult. The target audience for this platform is 5th-12th graders. Therefore, we will share the info below with our 5th graders but also want to make all of our families aware:
There are three easy ways to submit a confidential tip:
- Go to speakup.widog.gov
- Call 1-800-MY-SUSO-1
- Download the Speak Up, Speak Out app for Android or iOS.
The tip line is staffed 24/7 by trained staff who will work with our school to get help to you or someone who is hurting, struggling, or in danger.
You can help break the code of silence. Speak up and speak out when you have a concern.
Inclusive Fall Festival
Join Variety the Children's Charity of Wisconsin for a fun family event for AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) users and all abilities!
Festivities include carnival games, prizes, photo ops, interactive how-to stations, sensory activities, and more!
Bring your child's AAC device and explore different communication devices available. There will be AAC specialists on-site to share effective communication strategies.
This event is FREE and is presented by Aspire Therapy and Variety - the Children's Charity of Wisconsin.
1240 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719
Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4ba5a622a3fc1-inclusive1
Resources and Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, September 26th: PTO meeting 6:00 PM
- Monday, October 3rd: Picture Day
- Friday, October 14th: No school
- Thursday, November 3rd: Evening parent teacher conferences
- Friday, November 4th: No school, parent teacher conferences
Help Lines:
Text “HOPELINE” to 741741
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 608-280-2600 or 1-800-273-8255
Briarpatch Helpline: 1-800-798-1126
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ+: 1-866-488-7386 or click here for Trevor Text & Trevor Chat
24/7 SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline - 1-800-985-5990
24/7 Parental Stress Line - 1-800-632-8188
- Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) Help Line: 608-251-4445 or 800-747-4045, If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
About us
Email: shorewood@madison.k12.wi.us
Website: https://shorewood.madison.k12.wi.us/
Location: 1105 Shorewood Blvd, Madison, WI 53705, USA
Phone: (608) 204-1200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMSDShorewood/
Twitter: @ShorewoodES
