The Wolf Review Volume 16, Issue 3 www.algomaschools.org Published As A Service To The School District of Algoma

Dear Community Members:

In an effort to connuously improve our educaonal system the Algoma School District will be asking for your support in 2016. Due to sound fiscal management, we are able to reissue debt without impacng the local taxpayer. In fact, our mill rate will decrease as a result. In supporng the April 2016 referendum, our community will be afforded the resources necessary to significantly improve and update the Algoma Elementary School. While a few projects will be completed at the MS/HS, the bulk of the improvements will be centered on one of our communies most historic sites. With your support in April, work will begin immediately on replacing all of the mechanical systems within the Ele- mentary building. In some cases, the original mechanical systems from construcon in 1938 are in need of replace- ment. Further improvements will focus on a new addion to the south east poron of the building. This new area will provide for a new library, band and chorus rooms, childcare center, and 21st century learning spaces. Addionally, the backstage area of the auditorium will be enrely repurposed to include the amenies necessary for a performing arts center. These improvements will allow for dressing rooms, set construcon capacity, and a new entry off of Fremont St. Plans of our project can be viewed at each of our buildings as well as the community wellness center. If you have any quesons related to the referendum and or our plans please don’t hesitate to ask.

On January 21st we will have completed half of the school year already. In those 90 days we have much to be proud of. Our aendance rates, achievement scores, staff and student engagement have all improved. Our community wellness center is bustling with acvity and our community coalion—Live Algoma is doing amazing work. I have wit- nessed a level of community engagement that is truly impressive. This engagement is contagious and I am excited about the opportunies ahead of us in 2016. Furthermore, our efforts related to community improvement are making naonal news while we are simultaneously empowering our youth to take on the challenges of our community. To those that were trained in hands only CPR at one of our recent basketball games you can aest to this enthusiasm and engagement. A quote reminds me that in order to do great things we must be willing to do a lile extra. For that, thank you to our staff, students, and community for doing the extra work necessary to achieve great things for our com- munity.

On Algoma,

Nick Cochart

ALGOMA SCHOOL BOARD NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION (Sec. 120.06(6) (b), Wis. Stats)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an elecon is to be held in the School District of Algoma on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 to fill the following board posions:

Two (2) posions are for members from the City of Algoma and are for full three (3) year terms. The seats to be filled are currently held by: Barb Rodgers City Joann Wiesner City

An elector desiring to be a candidate for a posion on the school board must file a Campaign Registraon Statement and “Sworn Declaraon of Candidacy” at the office of the school district clerk, 1715 Division Street, Algoma, WI 54201, between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM on Monday through Friday, or filed personally with the school district clerk, Priscilla Swoboda, N8212 Cty D, Algoma, WI 54201. The Campaign Registraon State- ment and “Sworn Declaraon of Candidacy” must be filed no later than 5 pm on Tuesday, January 5, 2016.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the School District of Algoma, Kewaunee

County, Wisconsin, that there shall be issued, pursuant to Chapter 67, Wisconsin Statutes, General Obligaon Bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,860,000 for the purpose of paying the cost of reno- vaons, improvements and addions to the elementary school; high school restroom renovaons; parking lot improvements at each school building; and equipment acquision related to said projects. The District electors may inspect the Inial Resoluon at the District offices during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Dated this 4th day of November, 2015.

Priscilla Swoboda, Clerk Board of Educaon School District of Algoma 2015 wrapped up with quite a few noteworthy moments at Algoma Elementary School. We happily welcome the new year and look forward to the opportunities and memories that are yet to be made!

New Food Sampling During the past few months, students were able to try some new food items in the cafeteria. They sampled pumpkin soup and beef stew Winter Concert made from scratch. Both were delicious! Our annual Winter Concert was a good time for all. Families were able to see their children sing on stage and then headed to the cafe- teria for hot chocolate, cookies, and a few good books.

JOIN US FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS! Student Showcase Concert and Display of Work Tuesday, Feb. 16 beginning at 6:00

Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8 Sign up during the Student Showcase MobyMax Online Curriculum Support

Algoma Elementary School and Algoma Middle School are excited to share that we are in our 5th month implementing a new supplemental web-based curriculum called MobyMax. MobyMax is tailored to your child’s individual needs. Best of all, your child can access Moby Max from your home computer at any time. Please contact your child’s teacher if you do not know your child’s username or password. You can sign in as a parent as well by selecting “Parent” from the drop down menu and entering your child’s username and parent. You will be able to monitor your child’s progress and send messages to your child’s teacher. You can learn more by going to the Moby Max site:

http://www.mobymax.com/curriculum/overview

STEM Day Students used the scientific process to build the tallest free standing tower.

Literacy Tips for The Beginning Reader

When your child comes to an unknown word in the text of a story, the first thing to try is to give your child time. Giving your child time allows him or her to apply decoding strategies he or she may already know. If your child truly needs help, there is more you can do to help besides just saying, “Sound it out.” Try some of these coaching phrases next time your child needs some assistance.  Flip the sound. (This means to try a long vowel sound instead of the short or vice versa.  When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking. (This helps your child think about which long vowel sound to make.)  Find a part of the word that you know. (This encourages your child to look at letter chunks such a /sh/, / ch/, /at/, /oo/, etc. )  Get your mouth ready. (Your child should make the sound he or she thinks the letter makes.)  Say it slow like a turtle, then fast like a bunny. (Helps the child segment and blend words.) HAPPENINGS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR-CLERK-TREASURER’S OFFICE

Mayor’s Report:

Now that 2015 is in the history books, I ask myself where the time went. It sure seemed to fly by. As the year came to a close the City was faced with no snow for Christmas to over 12 inches dumped on us at one time. The snow was heavy and wet and with equipment break downs the street department had a hard time plowing the streets. It was frustrating to a lot of people but the street department did the best they could considering the condi- tions they were faced with.

On another note, our dog park, located on the North end of 6th Street, received a face lift in 2015, thanks to a gen- erous donor. The park is now welcoming to dog owners and reflects, in one more way, the desire of property own- ers and visitors to make our City a great place to live and work. Our visitor center, which is highly utilized, saw renovations as well.

The city passed its 2016 budget with a very little increase. With the county, school district and NWTC seeing a reduction in their budgets, most people saw a decrease in their total tax bill. We refinanced various debt instru- ments, with great terms and rates and with a strong Moody’s rating. At the same time, we have significantly re- duced the City’s general obligation debt from an original high of 81% of total debt capacity.

Now that 2015 is behind us we want to focus on 2016.

We are all working very hard every day to make Algoma a welcoming City that is a destination for travelers from the lake shore, northeast Wisconsin, the nation, and around the world by expanding an emphasis on brewing and wine making, food and industrial food preparation, retail shopping, biking, fishing and assorted other recreational sporting activities, improvements in our state owned trails. This last year, “The Friends of Crescent Beach” was formed to help preserve our beautiful shoreline. In August, the Soar on the Shore fundraiser was held and was a huge success. We are expecting this event to be even bigger and better in 2016. We have been invited to partic- ipate in the Tall Ship festival being sponsored by Bay Lake Bank this coming August. We are excited to experi- ence this sailing pageantry and to share our charming City with visitors.

City Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer’s Report:

The City Council recent approved a resolution calling upon: (1) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- tion (NOAA) to nominate a national marine sanctuary in the Mid-Lake region of Lake Michigan, and (2) to encour- age the inclusion of Kewaunee County’s coastal areas in this marine sanctuary designation. A new Lake Michi- gan Marine Sanctuary would support and promote a wide range of youth and adult educational activities that will enhance the cultural and historical understanding of this region. On a side note, tourism in Kewaunee, Mani- towoc, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan Counties constitutes more than $400 million per year in visitor spending and sup- ports more than 7,400 full-time equivalent jobs generating more than $675 million, and $50 million in state and lo- cal taxes. A new Lake Michigan Marine Sanctuary would further enhance local, state, national and international tourism; and The Wisconsin Historical Society, the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute, and the citizens of the State have invested a quarter of a century in documenting, preserving, and celebrating Wisconsin’s maritime heritage and The Wisconsin Historical Society, in partnership with Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, recommending that an 875-square mile area within the 2,552- square mile Mid-Lake Michigan region be considered for a national marine sanctuary in Wisconsin. The Mid- Lake region of Lake Michigan, commonly referred to as the “Schooner Coast,” contains an extraordinary collection of nationally significant shipwrecks, including 15 of these shipwrecks listed on the National Register of Historic Places, along with 30 other documented shipwrecks, which lie in waters off the coast of Kewaunee County, 2 of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Nearly one-quarter of the documented shipwrecks lie in less than 20 feet of water making them popular with scuba divers because of their structural integrity and accessi- bility, as their remains are clearly visible on the lake bottom, thus making the Mid-Lake region of Lake Michigan an outstanding choice for a new National Marine Sanctuary. One very famous and nationally significant shipwreck involved the Daniel Lyons. The Daniel Ly- ons, a schooner built at a cost of $27,000 at Oswego, New York in 1873, departed from Chicago, Illinois on Octo- ber 17, 1878, bound for Black Rock, New York, and in the early morning hours of the next day off from the coast of Algoma, Wisconsin, the Daniel Lyons spotted the running lights of the Kate Gillett, a schooner that was carrying fence posts from Cedar River, Michigan to Chicago, when the Kate Gillett began moving erratically, and it became apparent that the vessels were about to collide, the Daniel Lyons made a desperate, but unsuccessful evasive move, permitting the Kate Gillett to strike the Daniel Lyons in the side, pushing her stem nearly halfway through the hull, with the two vessels remained locked together for around fifteen minutes, when crew members from the foundering Daniel Lyons finally boarded the other ship, the two ships broke apart. Despite being badly damaged, the Kate Gillett began her journey to Chicago again with both crews working at a vigorous pace to keep the ship afloat, making it to port the next day, while the Daniel Lyons sank bow first, into Lake Michigan off the coast of Algoma, Wisconsin, and now forms a shipwreck site that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

The Common Council also agreed to continue to designate Peterson Appraisals, Inc., to serve as the City of Al- goma’s Assessor for a period of two years. The Council also approved a realignment of the animal control officer function within the Algoma Police Department (APD), and decided to enter into an agreement with Camera Cor- ner / Connecting Point for Tier 3 Support Block of computer support for APD. The Council authorized the City Administrator/Clerk – Treasurer to obtain a letter of credit in an amount not to exceed $506,000 to maintain finan- cial assurance per the 1993 amended consent decree covering the old Algoma Municipal Landfill. It also ap- proved a resolution authorizing the City to borrow $335,764 from the Trust Funds of the State of Wisconsin for the purpose of financing renovations to Algoma Medical Center.

Finally, this is a reminder that the State of Wisconsin is requiring all persons to show a form of photo identification to the poll workers at the time of voting, as well as to the Clerk’s staff at the time a person requests an absentee ballot.

Winter In Algoma – Public Works Requests Your Assistance  Residents should not park on the street during a snow event. Parked cars are an obstacle to the snow plows. In addition, plowing around parked cars leaves large amounts of snow and ice on the roadway.  Please stay back from the plow trucks and equipment a minimum of 200-feet, as the trucks need to back-up on a regular basis.  Clear sidewalks of snow for the safety of pedestrians and children walking to school. Not keeping sidewalks clear is a City Ordinance violation.  Property owners are responsible for plowing driveways and public sidewalks adjoining their homes and busi- nesses. City Ordinance prohibits owners, renters, or their contractors from depositing snow and ice from pri- vate property, such as parking lots and driveways, into any City street or alley. Anyone depositing snow and ice from private property into City streets or alleys may be issued a citation by the Police Department.  Shovel out fire hydrants that are in or around your property.

Happenings from the Parks and Recreation Department The Saturday Morning Program will run for four weeks, starting February 6th-February 27th. Kids will be able to participate in basketball skills with local high school athletes, made a craft, play games and make a tasty treat. Program runs 9-11am. Free for Youth Club members, $10 for non-members. Call to register 487- 5480. The after school program, Beyond the Bell, has started again! Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Youth Club and Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Library. 3:25-5:00pm. Kids will have some time to work on homework, play games, make crafts and have fun with their friends. Snacks provided by Algoma Methodist Church. Algoma Parks and Recreation would like to thank all our sponsors, donors and volunteers during 2015! We couldn’t do many of the programs and special events without your help.

THANKS AGAIN!!

Live Algoma

Community Announcement Release

January 2016

Live Algoma is focusing on different dimensions of well‐being. Each dimension will have a 90‐day focus in which to explore its impact on well‐being. Consider the offerings and see if they fit with your life. Our first offering is the Physical dimension. The Physical dimensions includes all aspects of our physical needs. For example, exercise, nutrion, clothing, housing, healthcare and security/safety are all part of this dimen‐ sion. The Surgeon General of the United States has something to say about the physical dimension of our well‐ being. “Physical acvity is one of the most important things Americans can do to improve their health, and walking is an easy way to get moving. Walking helps people stay both physically and mentally healthy. It brings business districts to life and can help reduce air polluon… Step It Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Acon to Promote Walking and Walkable Communies calls on us to increase walking by working together to increase access to safe and convenient places to walk and wheelchair roll and to create a culture that supports walking for Americans of all ages and abilies.” For more informaon about the Surgeon General’s iniave go online to ‐ hp:// www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/walking‐and‐walkable‐communies/index.html. So, let’s get acve Algoma and walk it off! Get acve and Step It Up, Algoma! Here are some opportunies to get you started on your journey:

Acvaon Teams – Each acvaon team offers an acvity for each group.

Healthy Children – Focuses on children birth to18. Kids need the recommended 60 minutes of physical acvi‐ ty per day. Geng acve and walking as a family can reinforce the need for exercise throughout life, and cre‐ ate healthy habits. Schedule a family walk every day aer dinner if you can. An aer‐dinner walk can aid in digeson, burn calories and boost your metabolism. If the weather doesn’t allow for a walk outside, try turn‐ ing on some music and dance around the house with your kids. You’ll get your heart rate up and have fun too!

Healthy Individuals ‐ Focuses on adults 18 and older. Start walking outdoors with a friend on nice days. In‐ clement weather days may be a challenge. In foul weather,

walking is available at the Algoma Youth Club gymnasium. Check with Algoma Parks and Rec for hours of op‐ eraon. If you have a membership to the Algoma Wellness Center, there are addional indoor choices availa‐ ble to you. Join up with the Algoma Pacemakers starng on January 18th. Meet at 6 pm at the Wellness Cen‐ ter and head out for a casual walk with this group. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Dress appropriately for the weather. For updates, visit the Algoma Pacemakers Facebook page. If you just can’t leave the house, try this acvity: Commercial Fitness: Walking in place during the commer‐ cials while watching television. It breaks the physical acvity up a lile and you might even catch the ending on a late night show. (Placeholder) The average hour‐long T.V. show has about 14 minutes of commercial me. This is a great opportunity to get up and get moving! You can march in place, take a few laps around the room, or go up and down the stairs during commercial breaks which are approximately 2 minutes in length. Each me you take an opportunity to walk more, you’re helping the body, mind and spirit! Geng physically acve is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health. Check out these ben‐ efits: Helps control your weight Helps reduce your risk of diseases like Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, stroke, obesity, depression and even some cancers Helps strengthen bones, improves balance and joint mobility Helps to relieve stress and improve your mood If you are not used to walking, or have a chronic health condion, remember to start slow and check with your healthcare provider before starng an exercise program.

Healthy Employer – Focuses on building a local business culture that promotes health and well‐being of em‐ ployees in the workplace. Why sit in a conference room when you can have a walking meeng. Map out a route around your place of business with the distance provided. Take a road atlas and chart out distances to some well‐known desnaons. Keep a table for employees to list their names and record their daily mileage.

Healthy Community – Focuses on the community in terms of collecve acons that promote a healthier life and advocang for public facilies that encourage acvity and wellbeing. Popular local walking routes are mapped with distances and points of interest to enjoy during your walk. These are available at the Chamber building, Library, Youth Club, Algoma Community Wellness Center. For those community members who have FitBit® acvity trackers, join the Live Algoma Step It Up Group. Log on to www.fitbit.com/group and choose the “Live”. Then select the Live Algoma Step It Up Group. Track your steps and progress along with your Live Algoma friends and neighbors. Share a map of your favorite commu‐ nity walking route with us and, if known, the distance and points of interest. Send it to: [email protected]

The Commons – Outdoor walking opportunies include the Crescent Beach ‐ Harbor Walk loop. The Down‐ town Historical Walk, Algoma to Blahnik Park Ahnapee Trail hike. The Algoma Youth Club remains a commu‐ nity treasure for physical acvity for more than just youths. The Algoma Wellness Center is also available for members and has treadmills, staonary bicycles and ellipcal machines.

We have focused on walking as part of the Physical dimension of well‐being. It is a common form of exercise with a number of benefits. These benefits include muscle toning, beer breathing, lower blood pressure, beer circulaon, more efficient metabolism of fat and sugars and beer sleep. Depending on how you walk, other dimensions of well‐being may also be included such as emoonal, social/relaonal, environmental and even intellectual dimensions. Walking is good for the mind, body and spirit!

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Aleida Toebe (7th Grade) Sarah Farley (HS) Student of the Month Student of the Month

Evalynn Plummer (1st Grade) Dylan Seiler (1st Grade) Way of the Wolves Student of the Month—November Way of the Wolves Student of the Month—November

Estella Marrero (1st Grade) Erin Ballone’s Healthcare Class Way of the Wolves Student of the Month—November NEW STAFF MEMBERS

Otho Ray Ball—Special Educaon Aide UW-Madison graduate originally from Colombus, Ohio who now resides in Algoma. He enjoys working out, long boarding, and being a full me dad. He’s interested in traveling the U.S. and taking a family photo in each state. Ray is happy to be here in Algoma and is looking forward to building relaonships with everyone in the community.

Paul O’Neel—Library Aide UW-River Falls and UW-Stevens Point graduate originally from Pep- in, WI who now resides in Algoma. He enjoys hunng, fishing, hik- ing, reading and spending me with family and friends. Paul is ex- cited for this new opportunity and looks forward to geng to know all the students, staff, and parents.

THANK YOU, GAIL! Enjoy Rerement

As a member of the Kewaunee County Groundwater Task Force, I am pleased to an- nounce that clean water is available to those experiencing well contaminaon. On January 14, 2016 the Algoma School District along with partners from Stonehouse Water Technologies un- veiled the water distribuon kiosk located on the west side of Algoma High School. With sup- port from the Algoma School Board, Stonehouse Water Technologies, and concerned cizens we have provided clean water to those in need. If you are experiencing problems with your well, live in Kewaunee County, and wish to acquire clean drinking water, please contact: Nick Cochart Superintendent of Algoma District [email protected] 920-487-7001 ext. 2303 You will be provided a water card and immediate access to clean drinking water.

Algoma Public Schools PRESORT STANDARD 1715 Division Street U.S. POSTAGE Algoma, WI 54201 PAID Phone: 920.487.7001 ALGOMA, WI PERMIT #14 Fax: 920.487.7005

Algoma School Board

Barb Rodgers, President Ann Schmitz, Vice-President Micki Swoboda, Clerk Pat Qualman, Treasurer Joann Wiesner Dave Wessel John Pabich

Administraon Nick Cochart , Superintendent, MS/HS Principal Jason Meloe, Business Manager

Kae Horn, Special Ed Director

Kae Servi, Elementary Principal

CONCEALED CARRY AND SCHOOLS

The new concealed carry laws have been in the news a great deal. The laws allow for the legal carrying of weapons for self protec- on within certain parameters. The laws DID NOT change for school properes. It connues to be a FELONY to carry weapons on- to school properes. This includes all school buildings, playgrounds, and athlec fields, even if the school does not own the proper- ty. In Algoma’s case, the primary properes that Algoma uses and does not own are Peterson Park and Perry Field.

PLEASE take this note as a reminder that CONCEALED CARRY LAWS DO NOT ALLOW ANY WEAPONS TO BE ON SCHOOL PROPER- TIES. POSTINGS TO THAT AFFECT ARE NOT REQUIRED. Thank you for your help in keeping our students safe by keeping all weap- ons off school property.

It is the policy of the School District of Algoma that no person, on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, naonal origin (including LEP), ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientaon or physical disability, mental disability, emoonal disability or learning disa- bility/handicap or homeless status, may be denied admission to any school in this district or be denied parcipaon in, be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreaonal or other program.

It is the mission of the School District of Algoma to strive for excellence in educaon for all students, to help students develop to their fullest potenal, and to promote personal integrity, so that they may become contribung members of society. The district will commit to achieve this mission by using the talents, assets, and resources available and will encourage a partnership of community, students, family and school.

“In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this instuon is prohibited from discriminang on the basis of race, color, naonal origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discriminaon, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”