Woodridge in September
Throw kindness around like confetti
Mrs Thistle's Thoughts
Welcome to the 2019-20 school year!
We are so happy to have you as part of the Woodridge Family. We are a dedicated group of teachers/staff that will work with you and your family throughout the year to encourage your child to grow academically and social-emotionally.
In September we start the year off by reviewing school rules, procedures and building a community in our classroom. Through modeling, coaching and positive reinforcement, we are working to help students make good choices at school. During the 2018-19 school year, Woodridge was once again awarded the honor of being named “PBIS School of Merit.” This means that we have many systems of support in place to help students to be successful at school. Our kids are doing a great job!
Portage School District Administrator, Mrs. Rudolph’s has shared her message of B.E.S.T. We invite you to participate in the district’s goal for our kids be at their very B.E.S.T.
B: Bed
Ages 3-5: Sleep range 10-13 hours
Ages 6-13: Sleep range 9-11 hours
*National Sleep Foundation
E: Electronics
Be sure that all electronics are shut off and out of the bedroom. If your child uses a phone as an alarm clock, we can provide you with one, just ask in our school office.
S: School
Please make sure your child is at school each day. If there are attendance barriers for your family, please contact me and we can work together to make a plan. We care about you and your child and want them to be at school, unless they are feeling under the weather.
T: Together
Together we achieve more. We invite you to participate in our school and to volunteer in our school or at our parent groups.
Woodridge Parent Club Meetings: First Wednesday of every month
During the 2019-2020 school year we will highlight the importance of kindness in our school and community. Our message this year is “Throw Kindness Like Confetti.”
Lastly, I want to let you know that I care about your child, believe in them and trust them. If there is anything that I can do to make your child’s first years of school even more enjoyable please let me know. You are always free to call or stop in and visit me at any time. Thank you for partnering with us to make this school year the best one yet!
Take care,
Salina Thistle
Woodridge/Endeavor Principal
608.742.3494 ext 3001
Mark your calendars
3rd - First Day of School
8th- International DOT DAY - Wear polka dots today
9th - Picture Day
Secretary Notes
Reporting an Absence
Please send a note with your child in their folder if there is a change in the way they normally go home.
From the school cafeteria
What is your child having for breakfast or lunch today?
click the link below to find out:
https://www.portage.k12.wi.us/community/lunchmenu.cfm
*please note that students will no longer have the option to have salad instead of hot lunch. This is due to it being discontinued from our school menus.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Breakfast Prices
Breakfast menu is available at each school
K - 12 Full Price = $1.70
K - 12 Reduced Price = $.30
Lunch Prices 2019-2020
K - 5 Full Price = $2.80
9-12 Full Price = $3.50
K - 12 Reduced Price = $.40
Adult K-12 = $4.25
Free and Reduced School Meals
If you wish to apply for free and reduced meals for your child you can stop in the school office or click the link below and print the application.
Infinate Campus
It is important that your information on Infinite Campus Portal is up to date.
We use this information to contact you for various reasons. One example is when your child is sick or hurt at school.
Please check the following:
* Is your address correct?
* Is your email correct?
* Are your telephone numbers correct?
* Are your emergency contacts correct?
Click the link below to check and update your information.
Mrs. Yerke's Music Notes
Hello everyone,
My name is Ms. Yerke and I am the music teacher here at Woodridge Primary School and also at John Muir. I have been teaching for 35 years and have been teaching in Portage for 31 years.
The students will have two programs this year. The first is our Holiday Program which will be on Tuesday Dec.17, 2019 at the Portage High School auditorium. The Kindergarteners will do their performance at 6pm. The First graders will do their performance at 7pm the same evening.
Our second program is our Fine Arts program, which will be on Thursday April 23rd at 6pm in the Portage High School auditorium. This is a collaboration between the art and music programs.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 608-742-5531 ext. 2702 or email me at yerkeb@portage.k12.wi.us. I am looking forward to working with your children this year. We will have lots of fun and exciting ways we will be learning about music this year.
Mrs. Yerke
Ms. Adams Art Warriors
Stories, Snack and Snuggles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mChznBx0kRI
Story: First Day Jitters
Snack: Jitter Juice
Snuggles: Grab a blanket and curl up with your child, enjoy a story and make memories
Jitter Juice Recipe
If you are feeling nervous drink this drink!
1 Part Sprite
1 Part Fruit Punch
Counselors Corner
PORTAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
School Counseling….... Elementary Style
School Counseling services are available for all children in the Portage Community Elementary Schools. Elementary counseling focuses on the prevention of issues that may be part of a child's emotional, physical, or educational life. These special services are provided through:
Individual Counseling
Sometimes it may be helpful for a child to meet individually with a counselor. It may be to discuss a particular issue, to practice alternative behaviors, or just to talk about adjusting to new situations.
Group Counseling
The students will have the opportunity to participate in small groups to address a variety of issues. These may include social skills, family changes, self-esteem, friendship, and anger management groups.
Classroom Guidance
The school counselor will be in your child's classroom during the year teaching skills appropriate for their age level. (For example, a Getting Along unit may be taught in 1st grade, a Bully Prevention unit in 4th grade, and a Decision Making Unit may be taught in 5th grade).
Consultation with Parents and Teachers
The elementary school counselor will also meet with parents and teachers to share ideas, information, and options to certain concerns. This "teamwork" approach is also helpful for children to know there are many people who care about them.
Resources
The elementary counselor has information on community resources and presentations that may be helpful to parents.
If you have questions or concerns about your child participating in any area of the school counseling program, please feel free to stop in or call. I am here to provide a wide range of services and am willing to do what I can to help your child/children succeed in school!
Denise Brown is the School Counselor for Woodridge Primary and Endeavor Elementary Schools. My office is at Woodridge Primary School. I can be reached at 742-3494 ext. 3502. Or by email at brownde@portage.k12.wi.us
Or on Tuesdays at Endeavor at 587-2625.
Have a Great Year!
Nurses Station
Medication at School
Students who require medication during the school day must have a Medication Request/Consent form on file and complete before any medication may be given to a student. The school nurse will review the order before any medication is given to a student. These forms must include a signature from the parent or legal guardian. Medications must come in the original package. The pharmacy label must be attached and include:
Child’s name
Name of medication
Date
Dose
Route
Time to be given
Prescriber
Please refer to School Board Policy 540A for details.
All staff who give medication to students have had the Department of Public Instruction required training as well as a skill competency with the school nurse. Staff are expected to follow district procedures related to administering medications to any student. The parent or legal guardian is expected to provide any and all medications for their child. The district does not provide any medications to students.
Options for self carry, self administration of medications at the elementary level are included in the policy. Both parent/guardian and prescriber must agree to self carry, self administer and indicate this on the school form.
Medications shall not be sent to and from school via a child, unless the medication is a self carry, self administer and paperwork is on file in the school office. Students shall not share medications with others as listed in the student handbook.
Wellness
The Portage Community School District believes that nutrition and physical activity influence a child’s development, well-being, and readiness to learn. The District will promote healthy schools by supporting wellness, good nutrition and regular physical activity as a part of the total learning environment. The District supports a healthy environment where students and staff members learn and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices. By facilitating learning through the support and promotion of good nutrition and physical activity, our schools contribute to the basic health status of students and staff. Improved health optimizes student performance potential and contributes to the success of all students.
Classrooms/School and Celebrations:
- Snacks served during the school day or in after-school care or enrichment programs will meet the District Nutrition Standards (Healthy Snacks for Children).
- During occasional celebrations (i.e. birthdays, holidays) items that do not meet the District Nutrition Standards may be acceptable for student consumption within moderation. However, the District will encourage a healthy snack item to be offered in conjunction with other offerings.
- Strong consideration should be given to nonfood items (see Non-Food Rewards for Children Guide) as part of any Teacher-to-Student Incentive programs. If a teacher feels compelled to utilize food items as an incentive, they are encouraged to adhere to the District Nutritional Standards.
The School District is concerned with the dietary and lifestyle practices of its staff, as well as its students. In order to promote wellness among its staff, the district will continue to provide opportunities for staff to become physically active. Staff is also encouraged to model ideal behavior for students by making food and beverage choices that align with the District Nutrition Standards outlined in this policy.
The Board Policy 537 is the official wellness policy of our school district.
Did you know these resources are available to you..?
Columbia County Health and Human Services
111 E. MULLETT STREET,
PORTAGE, WI, 53901
608-742-9227
- ADOPTION SERVICES
- AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
- CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
- COUNSELING
- CRISIS PROGRAMS
- DENTAL–FREE OR LOW COST SERVICES
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
- FAMILY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
- FOOD PANTRIES
- GOVERNMENT OFFICES
- HEALTH CARE-FREE OR LOW COST SERVICES
- HEALTH CARE-GENERAL
- HOUSING
- LEGAL SERVICES
- LIBRARIES
- PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
- PEER SUPPORT SERVICES
- PREGNANCY RESOURCES
- RECREATION
- SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS
- SEXUAL ASSAULT
- SOBER LIVING
- SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCES
- THRIFT STORES/RESALE STORES
- TRANSPORTATION
- UTILITIES
- VETERANS
Go to this link to learn more:
http://www.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/Portals/7/Resource%20Guide.pdf?ver=2019-04-10-153102-620
Portage Community School District Goals
District Curriculum Goal: Each student will make at least one year of growth in each curriculum area.
District Behavior Goal: As a school community, we will increase behaviors that promote learning and respectful interactions.
District Professional Development Goal: We will provide Professional Development for staff that increases learning for all students.