SASD 4K Family Newsletter
Grow. Play. Learn.
January 4th 2021
What does the New Year mean to you? To us, it means fresh starts, the beginning of something new. We have lots in store for 4K in the coming months! Students are learning about the farm and will move into learning about from jungle to desert at the end of the month. They are learning that letters have sounds and sounds make words. Even with social distancing in the classroom, they are learning to share and take turns.
Celebrating the New Year on January 1 is a human-created civil event, not a natural, seasonal or astronomical one. And yet nature cooperates to make January 1 a satisfying time to start anew as the days begin to get longer again. We want to wish you and your family well this 2021!
With gratitude,
Erin Conrad, SASD 4K Principal
Sara Jane Lee, SASD Inclusion Support Teacher
Mindy Holverson, SASD 4K Educational Assistant
Virtual Attendance
in the Virtual Schedule on the SASD website.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
Just a reminder if your child attends in-person instruction you can still access the virtual schedule for great activities and resources, just don't submit attendance on the site. Your child's teacher will submit attendance when your child attends school.
OWL Curriculum
January 4th-8th: Unit 4: Life on a Farm- In the Barnyard
January 11th-14th: From the Farm to You
January 18: No School Monday Martin Luther King Day
January 19th-21: Review Farm
January 25th-29th: Unit 5: From Jungle to Desert
The PHONICS Approach
For more information go to:
Mat Man at Home Challenge
Join our #MatManAtHome Challenge by reusing items at home to build Mat Man. Find creative objects for his head, eyes, arms, legs, and more! Have fun!
For additional activities and online games, visit Mat Man World! Enjoy the Mat Man Song!
If you want to send pictures in for the February newsletter send them to your child's teacher or to sarajane.lee@stoughton.k12.wi.us
MATH
The Pyramid Model
Tucker the Turtle
Tucker the Turtle Stays Focused
Updated Solution Kit: Home Edition
Tucker the Turtle Works Independently
Tucker the Turtle Learns A Sensory Regulation Technique
Tucker the Turtle Learns to be Patient
HOLDING SPACE FROM THE VIRTUAL DESK OF NURTURED HEART
The Nurtured Heart Approach Vocabulary for the Kids:
Kind
"I can show my greatness by caring for all."
Focused
"I can show my greatness by focusing on my school work."
Independent
"I can show my greatness by doing my school work and reading all by myself."
Patient
"I can show my greatness by waiting my turn for my parent or teacher to listen to me."
From the virtual desk of NHA for the parents:
WORKSHOP The Nurtured Heart Approach- Join us!
This NHA January Workshops Flyer has all the deets for our 1.5- hour, virtual workshop being held at the end of January. We would LOVE to see you there!
Alternately, sign up for the workshop directly @ NHA January Sign Up or check out this NHA Overview for some stories from folks who have been practicing and reaping the benefits of NHA.
Healthy Bites: A Wisconsin Guide for Improving Childhood Nutrition
Do you what to know more?
• Watch the webcast about Healthy Bites...Developing and Implementing Nutrition Policies
• Complete the on-line tutorial
• Visit CACFP
ECTA COVID-19 Family Resources
Click on the link for more resources which will help families navigate the ECTA website to find COVID-19 resources and information to support their children's learning and development.
Stoughton Food Pantry
520 S. 4th Street, Stoughton
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m.
Closed Fridays
First Saturday of the month 9 to 11 a.m.
*Call for an appointment: 608-873-8103
Need Assistance?
The Department of Children and Families
Resources to help essential workers, providers, and families navigate the child care landscape during the COVID-19 crisis- link
Early Learning Information on COVID-19
For resources and information related to COVID-19 that are specific to the early care and education community, go to- link
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Provides the latest information, data, and resources- link
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Considerations and guidance for schools and child care- link
Coming Soon 2021-2022 Enrollment
Contact us!
Kate Ahlgren, Director of Curriculum and Instruction kate.ahlgren@stoughton.k12.wi.us
Sara Jane Lee, 4K Inclusion SupportTeacher sarajane.lee@stoughton.k12.wi.us
Mindy Holverson, 4K Educational Assistant mindy.holverson@stoughton.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.stoughton.k12.wi.us/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonschools/