May 2014 Volume 9, Issue 9
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SHIOCTON SCHOOL DISTRICT Shiocton Schools PO BOX 68 “Where Excellence is Expected.” SHIOCTON WI 54170-0068 School District of Shiocton Newsletter Connecting Home, School, and Community May, 2014 Eleven Kindles Awarded as Incentives for Reading and Citizenship by Michelle Jorgensen Dr. Tom Lornson from Black Creek Dental generously awarded eleven Kindle electronic readers to students in grades two, three, and four; nine Kindles were given as reading incentives and two were given as citizenship awards. The reading awards were based on three things: 1) Meeting a reading goal set in the classroom. Each class set a number of minutes and number of days per week that a student must read for each of two weeks during an 8-week period. The student must have completed the goal four times during that period. 2) Willingness, effort, and participation during reading in the classroom. 3) Progress on STAR tests during that period. The citizenship awards were chosen for students who demonstrated the above qualifications and also went above and beyond to conduct themselves in a manner that exemplified respect to themselves and others. Citizenship award Back row (l-r): Dion Helser, Dr. Lornson, Jacob Pomeroy, and Jaden Nelson. Front row: Lacy winners were Becca Volkman, Holly Herminath, Claire Collar, Role Sanchez, Becca Peters, Mikyle Schoenrock, and Alexis Peters and Role Widmann. Sanchez. The recitals for Mrs. Ritchie’s piano and guitar students will be held in the cafeteria on May 9 and May 10. The Friday recital will be at 7:00 p.m. Saturday recitals will be at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. For a complete listing of students for each recital, contact Sally Ritchie at [email protected] or call 213-3446. Each recital will be approximately 45-60 minutes long. Refreshments will be served after each performance. Please join us for an entertaining hour of performances by our area’s talented young musicians. 2 Appreciation Abounds School District of Shiocton Annually, we take a moment in time to formally express our gratitude to all N5650 Broad Street PO Box 68 of those who lend a hand in making Shiocton Schools a GREAT place to Shiocton, WI 54170 teach and learn. (920) 986-3351 FAX (920) 986-3291 Staff Appreciation Week www.shiocton.k12.wi.us May 5-9 is National Teacher Appreciation Week. At Shiocton, we extend this week of appreciation to include all staff members. From the NICHOLE SCHWEITZER custodians to the paraprofessionals, from the food service personnel to the Superintendent teachers, and everyone in between, we want to express our sincere appreciation for everything each of these staff members do to provide a KELLY ZEINERT safe, nurturing, and bright learning environment for the youth of Shiocton. Principal Grades 7-12 Staff will enjoy a “Thank You” breakfast on May 6, served by members of KIM M. GRIESBACH the Board of Education and administration. You are welcome to join in the Principal Grades PK-6 recognition — from a quick e-mail to a handwritten note, no gesture is too small. DENISE GUEX Thank You, Volunteers! Business Manager Volunteers are an integral piece of our daily School Board educational puzzle. Parents play a major role as they President: Bradley Ritchie willingly chaperone and fundraise for unique learning Town of Ellington expeditions, organize and run concessions, launder Vice-President: Melissa Van Dyke uniforms, and support the student athletes in the Town of Bovina classroom and on the court. Community members are Clerk: David Gomm equally valuable as they give of their time to read Village of Shiocton with students, assist in their continued skill Treasurer: Mary Hoffman development, and generally provide one more source Town of Bovina of reinforcement and compassion for our youth. So, Member: Raymond Gomm too, do many of our community members volunteer Town of Maine their business, their talents, and their connections to Member: Gregory Schoettler provide opportunities to our students, our staff, and Town of Bovina our organizations that might otherwise be out of reach. Member: Jeremie Birch Town of Ellington We would have a difficult time meeting the needs of all our students without the help of many dedicated staff, volunteers, and community All residents of the school district are members. From all of us at Shiocton School District, we say, “THANK welcome to attend board meetings to YOU!” keep informed on school issues or to voice any concerns they may have. ~Mrs. Schweitzer The Link is published monthly, from Tornado Awareness and Other Drills September through June, and can be viewed at www.shiocton.k12.wi.us. Recently, students and staff participated in the statewide Tornado If you do not have Internet access, you S Awareness Drill. During this drill, everyone practiced how to find may request a copy by mail by calling protective shelter in the event of a tornado, such as looking for an (920) 986-3351 ext. 517. Submit any A interior room without windows. We also practiced how to keep our articles for publication by mail to the bodies safe: crouch down and put your hands over your head as you school address or by e-mail to: tuck your head towards your lap. F [email protected]. Monthly, we conduct fire drills so that students and staff are reminded what to do and where to go in the event of a fire. Editors: E Shelley Podell, Sue Hill, Parents, please practice these same drills with your children at Kurt Wismer T home. This is of special importance as we approach the summer months when students will be around the home and farm more. Student Editor: Courtney Coenen Y C O R N E R 3 Shiocton School District Lunch Account Reminder Annual School Census Parents/Guardians: Please remember that all June 2-July 7, 2014 lunch accounts need to be paid in full at the end of The annual census count will include all the school year. All positive balances will carry children in the Shiocton Area School District ages over to the 2014-15 school year. The Skylert 0-20 years. A census taker will contact you Automated System and/or e-mail notifies families of their current sometime during June 2-July 7. The district would account balance. If you have any questions, please call (920) 986- also like to be made aware of children with 3351 ext. 796 or e-mail me at [email protected]. potential problems in the areas of learning, Parents of graduating seniors: If your family lunch account behavior, physical disabilities/development has a negative balance, the account must be paid in full prior to disabilities, and speech/language. This is a senior checkout even if a sibling shares the account. requirement of the Federal Law. If you have a Debbra Danke, Food Service Director newborn and/or small child and have not been contacted, please feel free to call the district office at (920) 986-3351. You’re Invited — 16th Annual Pie Social Who: Any senior citizen Bellin Physicals Being Offered When: Thursday, May 15 1:00-2:30 p.m. to Shiocton Student Athletes Where: Cafeteria What: Pie, coffee, water or milk, Bingo, 7th grade by Nick Senger, Athletic Director entertainment, raffle prizes, and a great time! In order for your child to participate in co- curricular athletics, they will need a physical every RSVP: Please call Jackie Murphy, school secretary, at (920) 986-3351 ext. 721 if you plan on attending. other year. They need to do this for their well- being. We are fortunate enough to have Bellin We hope to see you there! Health as our school’s athletic provider. We Sincerely, the 7th graders at Shiocton Middle School recommend that your child take advantage of the physical offered by Bellin Health. Bellin Health will be giving the physicals at Continued Paper Drive Success Shiocton High School on Tuesday, May 27. If by Tim Huebner your 7-12th grade child needs a physical, you As you read this article, the April paper drive should have received a letter in the mail with all is taking place. The March drive was a huge the information. Please have your son or daughter success as we filled four dumpsters with a grand sign up with Jackie Herrmann in the high school total of 9.875 tons. Filling a dumpster every day office to take advantage of this pre-participation is a hard act to follow. Many thanks go out to physical. They will need the medical history the community for all their support! The last portion of the physical form completed and your paper drive of the year will run from June 2-6. Please contact me signature on the form, the permission slip, along at (920) 986-3351 ext. 739 with any questions or concerns. with the $20 fee (cash or check payable to Bellin) turned in at the time of scheduling their appointment. All completed paperwork and the Volleyball Coaching Opportunities $20 fee must be turned in to the high school office by Thursday, May 22. There are a limited Shiocton High School is looking for an energetic, number of appointment spots available, so please motivated individual to lead the volleyball program. This sign up early. Spots will be filled on a first-come, person will be able to continue the traditions and first-serve basis. successes of the program. Prior experience at the high The money that Bellin collects is then given school level is a plus. back to our school. The physical cost is much Freshman and middle school levels also open.