Forever Endeavor
Endeavor Elementary School Newsletter--February 2018
Ms. Thistle's Thoughts
Greetings!
In January, students completed their mid-year testing. Based on these tests, teachers can work with parents to plan for specific skills that your child can work to improve upon. At school, we try to encourage students to set goals for themselves, then through repeated practice and asking questions they can grow academically.
We see lots of growth when parents and teachers partner up to support kids. Recently, I received an email from one of my boys’ teachers asking if I could work on a few math skills with my son. Her message to me was, I will work with him one on one at school, but could you practice with him also? She relayed that by both of us working together, he will hopefully understand the math concept much quicker. I was so glad that she cared about him and recognized his struggle, but grateful too that she had some ideas on ways that I could help him. This is just one example of how we can support each other.
After receiving the winter report card, you will get a picture of strengths and some areas for growth. Parent-teacher conferences will be coming up in March. If there are areas where you see your child struggle, you are welcome to talk with me or ask your child’s teacher if there is anything that could be practiced again at home. Through a strong home-school partnership, we see progress occur much quicker.
Thank you for your support.
-Salina Thistle
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
February 5: No school for students. District in-service for staff.
February 7: Donut Day 7:45-8:30 a.m. (RSVP 's sent home January 22)
February 26 - March 2: Dr. Seuss Week (dress up days and lots of fun --
more info to come)
February 28: Sharing Supper; 5-6:30 p.m.
Notes From the Office
Sleep promotes growth.
Sleep helps the heart.
Sleep affects weight.
Sleep helps beat germs.
Sleep reduces injury risk.
Sleep increases kids' attention span.
Sleep boosts learning.
Email: gohlkek@portage.k12.wi.us
Location: 414 S Church St, Endeavor, WI, United States
Phone: 608-587-2625
Phy. Ed. With Mr. Schuette
Email: schuettet@portage.k112.wi.us
Music With Ms. Janes
Hello, Happy February! We're up to a lot of different things in the music room this month. Kindergarten and 1st grade just finished singing and playing "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" on several instruments, 1st and 2nd grade are right in the middle of reading a musical story. The 3rd graders are learning how to play the recorder, and are sounding pretty good at it. Last but not least the 4th and 5th graders have been learning about all of the band and orchestra instruments, giving them a sneak peak at their options if they want to join band in middle school! That's pretty much it for the moment. Have a wonderful February.
-Emily Janes
Email: janese@portage.k12.wi.us
Art With Ms. Martens
Email: martensm@portage.k12.wi.us
Mr. Hammer's Art Class
Mrs. Steinhaus' Art Class
Mrs. Petrulis' Art Class
Mrs. Beaulieu's Art Class
OUTSTANDING!
Nursing Notes With Ms. Hon
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month-Prevention
Each and every day, everyone in the family needs to have a daily plan to prevent tooth decay. Teeth play an important role to:
Chew food we eat
Say sounds and words correctly
Hold a place for adult teeth
Give the face a nice shape
Daily activities for everyone should include:
· Brushing teeth twice a day for two minutes with fluoridated toothpaste
· Flossing between the teeth once a day
· Eating nutritious foods and limiting sweetened foods and beverages
· Drinking water
· Protecting teeth from harm by using a mouthguard during activities
Email: Honv@portage.k12.wi.us
Counselor's Corner With Ms. Brown
Welcome to mid winter! Our goal is for students to have 10 or less days absent for the entire year!!
Email: brownd@portage.k12.wi.us
Library Media Center
Here are the days that each class will have library. Remember to bring your books back every week so that you can check out a new one.
Mrs. Beaulieu's Class--Tuesday
We have been reading some of the Mr. Putter and Tabby series.
Mrs. Steinhaus' Class--Wednesday
We have been reading some of the Mr. Putter and Tabby series.
Mrs. Petrulis' Class--Thursday
We have started reading the book Wonder.
Mr. Hammer's Class--Wednesday
We are reading a book from last year's Battle of the Books, Rain, Reign.
Battle of the Books participants have been working hard on this years books. We have many good readers this year. The Battle is the last week in January.
FORWARD EXAM
The Forward Exam is a test that will be taken over several days and it will cover the topics of English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. This test is an important assessment that provides information about what students know and can do in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards. The Forward Exam will be given to students grades 3-5 at Endeavor Elementary starting in April.
How can you prepare your child for the Forward Exam?
--make sure your child gets a good night's sleep
--make sure your child has a healthy breakfast
--make sure your child is prepared
--remain calm and upbeat about the test
There is an ONLINE TOOLS TRAINING available for students at http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/forward/sample-items
More information will be coming home soon.
If you have any questions, please contact the school.