Stone Bank School
Reaching Out ~ February 28, 2020
Stone Bank Wall of Fame
Opening Spring of 2020!
Still Accepting Nominations! *Nomination forms are available here or on our district website.
We are attempting to honor individuals who have made a difference, who have succeeded within their chosen field, and people who have given unselfishly to make the world a better place. If a candidate is not selected in the year they are nominated, it is not necessary to re-submit another application. All nominees are reviewed every year.
The Wall of Fame is set to open in the Spring of 2020 with a ceremony to recognize our first class of inductees. The “Stone Bank Wall of Fame” planning team is looking for any parents/community members that are interested in being a part of the planning/selection committee. If you are interested in being a part of the team, please email k.magnuson@stonebank.k12.wi.us.
Beautification Team
Stone Bank School Beautification Team
We are working to keep Stone Bank beautiful inside our doors as well outside around our campus. We are beginning to meet to discuss ideas, generate a long range plan, and set dates to begin beautification projects!
Future meetings: 3/6, 3/17 after school at 2:30pm
Students, Families and Community Members are Welcome!
Safety at School
Safety at School: Food Allergies and Safe Actions!
We are working to keep all Stone Bank students safe, by learning, sharing and taking action! We are making sure we have safe classrooms, proper food labels, and an empowered community!
Future meetings: 3/19, 4/8, and 5/5 from 7:30am-8:30am at Stone Bank.
All Families are Welcome!
Camp Whitcomb 7th Grade Information Meeting
Dear Parents and Seventh Grade Students,
The seventh grade Camp Whitcomb Environmental Education experience will be the week of April 15-17, 2020. We invite you, 7th grade parents and students to an informational meeting in preparation for camp.
The meeting will be held at Stone Bank School in the library on Thursday, March 5th at 7:00pm.
The purpose of the meeting is to give you and your student a preview of what will take place at Camp Whitcomb and to answer any questions that you might have regarding this unique seventh grade experience which is a part of our Stone Bank curriculum.
We look forward to seeing you on March 5th.
Sincerely,
Mr. McConville
Mr. Jaeger
Mrs. Weber
7th Grade Fundraiser
Summer School
Health Room Items Needed
If you have any gently used long pants of any type for both boys and girls, especially elementary students, we could use them or any other items you might have in our health room.
Thank you in advance!
Note from the Office
I Love to Read Month
MARCH IS I LOVE TO READ MONTH!
The month of March isn't just for rainbows, shamrocks, and leprechauns!
I Love to Read Month is celebrated every year at Stone Bank School. Click the links below to learn more about some of the fun ways we will be honoring this favorite tradition in the coming weeks!
*All school DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) event (THIS MONDAY, 3/2!)
*SBS's first BOOK TASTING PARTY in the Library (Tuesday, 3/17)
ALL MONTH LONG:
*Be a mystery GUEST READER for library time (4K- Middle School!!!). Have a favorite book from your own childhood? One you love/loved to read to your children? Something that shares about your culture or passions? We would be honored to share the storytime couch with you! Can't be physically present? We can Skype you in! Follow the link for more details on the SignUp Genius.
*Watch (& share!) this year's multi-grade I LOVE TO READ MONTH VIDEO FEATURING THE BOOK WITH NO PICTURES! Last year's video even caught the eye of the book's author, who sent our school a fantastic care package full of book swag!! See previous editions HERE.
*Annual all-school READING MINUTES CONTEST- SBS students, teachers, and staff sure love to read! Tally those minutes (look for "how to" information from your student's teacher), watch the totals climb on the leaderboard in the Commons, and win PRIZES!
*BOOKMARK DESIGN CONTEST- Students can share their love of reading AND art with the entire school by submitting their own bookmark design. Winners will be chosen in the 4k-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade, and 6-8th grade categories. The winning designs will be printed as bookmarks and distributed in the library while supplies last! Follow the link for an entry form and additional information about deadlines!
*More fun GAMES (& PRIZES!) in the Library all month long!!!
Project Linus
Hey everyone do you remember how fun Project Linus was last year? Come and join us again on Wednesday, March 11th right after school in the Library. All students are welcome. Do you have extra fleece? Why not give some fabric to the Project Linus program?! If you do not have fleece, you can purchase some from Joann Fabrics or Ben Franklin. They have great prices. Each blanket is made with 2 - 1 and 1/2 yard sections of fleece. If you want to go above and beyond you could donate more. Be sure to tell friends and families about the Project Linus program! Blankets will be donated to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. With your help, lets warm the hearts of those children.
P.S Don't forget we wear pajamas that day.
PI Day
On Friday, March 13, all middle school math classes will celebrate Pi Day in class. Students who are interested in bringing a pie treat to share with the class can sign up in Mr Shimek's room. Mr. Shimek will provide plates, napkins, and utensils. Pies can be brought to Mr. Shimek at the start of the day on March 13. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Shimek. Thank you for helping us celebrate the wonders of pi and mathematics with a delicious treat!
J A Biztown Volunteers Needed
Dear Parents,
We are in need of 17 volunteers for Biztown on April 6, 2020. JA Biztown is a magical, mini city designed to help our students understand what it feels like to enter the workforce and enter into a global economy. It really is incredible! Check it out for yourself, JA Biztown.
How do I volunteer:
Print or email your name and phone number to DeeDee Jacobsen (email below) & make sure your background check is up to date in the Stone Bank school office
April 6, Arrive at 8-1:30. Junior Achievement Kohl’s Education Center, 1111 W. Liberty Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53224. On-site training is scheduled from 8-9:30 prior to the kids’ arrival for everyone-even return volunteers this year.
Finally, to save you time, Biztown designed a volunteer video (You can watch from home!) to prepare you prior to Biztown, TRAINING VIDEO
DeeDee Jacobsen
Gifted and Talented Coordinator
Stone Bank School
262-966-2900 ext. 2013
PTO Updates
Stone Bank Families and Staff: The PTO is looking for pictures! We are looking to update our website and would like to include pictures of any and all past PTO events. It doesn’t matter how long ago they are from, we will take anything and everything! We want to keep our website inviting and exciting, especially for any prospective families, so they can see all our fun events and see what a wonderful community we have here at our school. Thanks for all your help!
Email pictures to: Stonebankpto@gmail.com
Becky
Stone Bank Track Club
Attention 4th-8th grade families,
The Stone Bank Track Club is available for any students in grades 4-8 to participate. If your child is looking for an activity to get involved in this spring, please consider having him/her join the Track Club.
In Track Club, students get to be part of a team while working on improving individual performance in a variety of running and field events. Participants can choose which events they would like to do. It’s a fun opportunity to get in great shape and gain experience for future participation in Track & Field and/or other sports.
Track Club begins the first week in April and runs through the last week in May. There will be one practice per week at Stone Bank from 2:30-4:00 (tentatively Thursdays, starting April 2nd). There will be approximately 5-6 track meets, held at Arrowhead High School. See the attached flyer for tentative track meet dates!
A $20 fee, which covers the cost of event entry fees for meets and a team t-shirt, should be turned in before the first practice. After signing up here, you will receive an email within the next couple weeks with more information, as well as the necessary forms that will need to be completed and turned in by the first practice in April.
Please follow this link to sign up:
Stone Bank Track Club Sign up HERE
If you have questions, please direct them to:
Mrs. Vance j.vance@stonebank.k12.wi.us
***ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY! If you are looking for more practice opportunities for your child, the Merton Area Running Club is open to students from all the area schools. Their practices take place at the Arrowhead high school track on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information: www.marctrack.com
Starting Soon!
Stone Bank Track Club
for students in
4th-8th grade
Beginning first week in April
Practices tentatively starting on Thursday, April 2nd.
(Practices will be one day per week from 2:30-4:00)
Practices will be held outside, so dress for the weather.
A $20 fee to join covers track meet event fees and a team t-shirt*.
(*sign up by March 27th to be guaranteed a shirt)
Track meets will be held at Arrowhead on the following TENTATIVE dates:
(Field events start at 5:00. Running events start at 6:00.)
TENTATIVE Meet Schedule:
Wednesday, April 15
Monday, April 20
Monday, April 27
Monday, May 4
Wednesday, May 13
*Wednesday, May 20- AHS Grade School Meet
Annual Choral Festival
~Mr. Ktorides
6th Grade Student Sam Robichauld
WHO: Sam Robichaud
WHAT: National Federation of Music Clubs
Qualified for state competition
WHEN: State Competition will occur on May 16th at UW- Milwaukee
Sam Robichaud is travelling to a state competition to play his cello this Spring. He recently
received a superior rating at a local orchestra competition, which is the top rating. The orchestra competition was held at Hartland Music on February 2nd, 2020. Sam had to memorize 2 pieces of music and play them with a piano accompaniment in front of a judge. The judge rated him on memory, accuracy, rhythm,technique and musicianship. He has received a superior rating for the past 4 years. This year he played A Theme from Witches Dance, by Nicole Paganini and March in G by Johann Bach.
Math 24
George Schlozen was the high score player 4th grade Stone Bank Student. Sara Toennies was the Stone Bank 5th grade high score.
Congratulations Stone Bank Students!
Weekly Planner
Monday, March 2
Student Council 2:30pm
Tuesday, March 3
7th/8th grade band rehearsal at Lake Country 9:00am-10:30am
Futura Spanish 2:30pm
Personnel/Communications & Budget/Finance Meetings 4:30pm
Wednesday, March 4
Fluid Power 2:30pm
Thursday, March 5
6th grade band rehearsal at Lake Country 9:00am-10:30am
Coding Club 2:30pm
Fluid Power 2:30pm
7th grade Camp Whitcomb Parent Meeting 7:00pm
Friday, March 6
Beautification Committee 2:30pm
Middle School Book Club 2:30pm
Sunday, March 8
Daylight Savings, Spring Forward
Monday, March 9
6th grade band rehearsal at Lake Country 9:00am-10:30am
Student Council 2:30pm
Tuesday, March, 10
Futura Spanish 2:30pm
Wednesday, March 11
Pajama Day
7th/8th grade band rehearsal at Lake Country 9:00am-10:30am
Project Linus 2:30pm-3:30pm, Library
Fluid Power 2:30pm
Thursday, March 12
Coding Club 2:30pm
Fluid Power 2:30pm
Friday, March 13
Pokemon Night 4:00pm-5:00pm, STEM Lab
Fluid Power Challenge at Waukesha County Fair Grounds, 9:00am