Dr. Keyser's Weekly Communication

Good Morning School District of Beloit Families,

At last night’s meeting, The Board of Education unanimously voted to remain in Distance Learning through Term 3, which ends on March 26. The Board of Education has asked my leadership team and me to provide a comprehensive plan for the start of Term 4, which begins on April 6.

You can access the Board of Education meeting agendas, upcoming meeting dates and times, and much more on the Board of Education Webpage.

Dr. Dan Keyser

Interim Superintendent

School District of Beloit

1. Trustworthiness - Means to be reliable, responsible, and dependable..

As a reminder, Todd Families, students will not have classes on Monday, January 18th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Additionally, students will not have classes on Friday, January 22nd in order for teachers to receive professional development and work on report cards, as the term ends next week! Please encourage your child to work on any and all missing work to turn in by Thursday! Thanks!

Please mark your calendars. Our first APTT team meeting will be on January 19th for 4K and First Grade - 6:00 - 7:30 and on January 21st for Kindergarten, Second, and Third Grade 6:00 - 7:30. All meetings will be virtual for our first team meeting. Watch for upcoming invites. You will see your child's progress for the school year, set academic goals for your child, and learn academic activities to engage in with your child. All supplies were sent home in your December supply bags. Please remember Todd is an APTT school and the team meetings are in place of traditional Parent Teacher conferences.

On Tuesday, January 19th, we will be providing breakfast and lunch meals for Tuesday, and Wednesday and on Thursday, January 21st, we will be providing breakfast and lunch meals for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

These meals are for families and children in our community under the age of 18. If you are unable to pick up food please call 361-3136 to arrange for delivery. Pick -ups are under the awning next to Door 8.

The Beloit Breakfast Optimist Club is again sponsoring Just Say No Clubs in Beloit. Mrs. Bolar is the advisor for this club at Todd. If you are in third grade this is a great opportunity to get involved. Please contact Mrs. Bolar for information. nbolar@sdb.k12.wi.us

If you need a winter coat, mittens, hat or scarf for your student, please contact Ava Dorst the Todd School Counselor at 608-361-4278 or adorst@sdb.k12.wi.us. We have had many generous donations of winter gear!

We will be having our next materials pick up on Friday 1/29/21 from 8:30 to 10:30 am and 2pm to 4pm and Monday 2/1/21 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 4pm to 6pm. One change is that we will be using door 11 for pick up this time. Please be sure to come and get the supplies (Books, Workbook pages, Art supplies, Science supplies and much more) that your student will need for the first part of Quarter 3.

Students at Todd Elementary receive Got Cha prizes for completing tasks and exhibiting the monthly character trait. For the month of January students received Got Chas for showing trustworthiness. The following students were Got Cha prize winners for the week of January 11th. They are: A'mia Schumacher (2), Aaliyah Ritchie, Aleni Hernandez, Aloona Glass, Alyvia Garcia(2), Amelia Finley, Anijah Nettles, Anoop Samra(4), Armani Chancy, Atticua Barolsky, Ava Schulte, Avery Vidal, Bentley Tieman, Brooklyn Fitzgerald, Cali Aguilar, Cameron Bland, Camila Molas, Charlotte Coggins(2), Dejuan Dixon(2), Denisse Reyes, Drevian Allen,Eleanor Walker, Emberlyn Prins(2), Emilio Robles, Emma Farley, Gabriel Cook, Gage Weckop(2), Grace Bliss, Guillermo Delgado, Gurtaj Baines, Hannah Ciaramita, Harley Humphrey(2),Ilani Payton, Ivan Mirales, Jacob Wallendal, Jameson Hudson, Janelle Eggen, Janelly Dondeigo, Jaoden Cephas, Jeremy Beavers, JJ White, Joanna Ayala, Jordan Young, Joscelyn Jones, Joseph Jarrett, Jour'ni Knight, Kaleb Bliss, Kayden Merriweather, Keagen Watts-Dallman(2), Kevaun Johnson(2), Killian Kirk, Lavinia Martini-Santos, Lilliann Bauman, Maelynn Buchanan, Malachi Heck(3), Marley Griffith, Mason Larson, Maya McQueen, Michael Cook, Mikeyla Ortiz, Miriana Ortiz, MJ Hardnett, Nadia Garcia-Mendoza(2), Naomi Fairbank, Nora Wilson, Oaklee Axelson, Rhi'Elle Holmes, Robert Bittorf, Ruby Grenke, Ryannn Hendrix, Silas Hess, Skye Bliss, Sophia Arieux(2), Thomas Tilley, Tony Zamora, Trinity Hall, Tyler Krejci, and Yanneri Serrano-Aguilar.

The students of the week for week of January 18th: Skye Bliss, Melissa Wyckoff, Thales Martini - Santos, Ashley Perez- Aceves, and Nevin Humphrey.

Mrs. Kindschi is an Art teacher at Todd. She previously taught First Grade at Todd Elementary School. Mrs. Kindschi has worked hard this year to teach Art distantly and she is always willing to assist with technology needs. Mrs. Kindschi works hard to spruce up our bulletin boards and common areas. She takes on leadership roles in her Specialist planning tams. Mrs. Kindschi always has a smile in her face. She is a great team player at Todd School.

Mrs. Barajas is the Health Room Assistant at Todd. This is her second year working at Todd. When students are in person she attends to bumps, bruises, and scrapes. She can fix any problem with a band-aid. Mrs. Barajas helps to communicate and build relationships with many of our Hispanic families. Mrs. Barajas is always willing to take on any extra projects as needed. We are lucky to have her as a staff member at Todd.

Read Aloud Books that Teach Emotion Regulation

Listening to My Body

Today I Feel Silly

The Color Monster

The Way I Feel

My Many Colored Days

How Are You Peeling?

When Miles Got Mad