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Shiocton Schools SHIOCTON SCHOOL DISTRICT “Where Excellence is Expected.” PO BOX 68 SHIOCTON WI 54170-0068 School District of Shiocton Newsletter Connecting Home, School, and Community December, 2012 SPICE presents Cookies and Milk with Santa Saturday, December 1 9:30 a.m. until noon in the school cafeteria Winter Concert This is such a fun event that you won’t want to miss it. We will have cookie Monday, December 10, decorating and other fun activities while you wait to see Santa. Be sure to bring at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gym your camera for that treasured picture of featuring all bands and choirs your little ones visiting Santa. This event is FREE. (Fundraiser chili dinner 4:00-6:30 p.m.) LEGO Team Qualifies for State! by Steve Parker K5 Christmas Program Congratulations to our 2012 LEGO League team, the Shiocton LEGO Bolts. They had a successful regional Thursday, December 13, at 1:30 p.m. competition on November 3. Out of 17 teams, the Bolts in the cafeteria finished #1 in robot programming, in the top four for their robot design (robot, Jimathur, pictured at Grades 1-3 Holiday Program right), in the top five for robot performance, and in Thursday, December 20, at 12:45 p.m. the top four overall. The in the elementary gym judges commented on how well they performed their research project skit about osteoarthritis. The top four Grades 4-5 Holiday Program teams from the Oshkosh Regional qualified for State Competition in Mukwonago on December 8. We are Thursday, December 20, at 2:00 p.m. very proud of our team!! in the elementary gym LEGO League is an academic competition that combines teamwork, science research, computer programming, and mechanical engineering in a fun, but challenging, format. If you are interested in finding out more about the program and what is involved from a student, parent, or coach perspective, please contact me at 757-8871 or [email protected] or superintendent Chris VanderHeyden. 2 Veterans Day Program School District of Shiocton Thanks to all involved in making our Veterans Day program a N5650 Broad Street PO Box 68 success. It was nice to see the gym full of people taking a small part Shiocton, WI 54170 of their day to honor our veterans. Great breakfast, too! (920) 986-3351 FAX (920) 986-3291 State School Report Cards www.shiocton.k12.wi.us www.silacharter.com The state has released the Report Card information for all schools. CHRIS L. VANDERHEYDEN Our high school score fell near the top of the “Meets Expectations” Superintendent range and our elementary/middle school score fell in the middle of that range. These are acceptable rankings; however, they leave room KELLY ZEINERT for improvement. We will focus our energy on insuring that students High School and SILA Principal are performing at or beyond their grade levels and that educational KIM M. GRIESBACH gaps are being narrowed. For more information, please visit the DPI Elementary/Middle School Principal Report Card site at http://reportcards.dpi.wi.gov/. DENISE GUEX Business Manager Have an Attitude of Gratitude School Board from Dr. Alan Zimmerman President: Allen Warner Town of Maine Vice-President: Bradley Ritchie “Be thankful that you don’t already have Town of Ellington everything you desire. Clerk: David Gomm If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Village of Shiocton Be thankful when you don’t know something, Treasurer: Mary Hoffman for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Town of Bovina Member: Ray Gomm Be thankful for the difficult times. Town of Maine During those times you grow. Member: Melissa Van Dyke Be thankful for your limitations, Town of Bovina because they give you opportunities for improvement. Member: Gregory Schoettler Be thankful for each new challenge, Town of Bovina because it will build your strength and character. All residents of the school district are Be thankful for your mistakes. welcome to attend board meetings to keep informed on school issues or to They will teach you valuable lessons. voice any concerns they may have. Be thankful when you’re tired and weary, because it means you’ve made a difference. The Link is published monthly, from September through June, and can be It’s easy to be thankful for the good things. viewed at www.shiocton.k12.wi.us. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who If you do not have Internet access, you are also thankful for the setbacks. may request a copy by mail by calling Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. (920) 986-3351 ext. 517. Submit any Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, articles for publication by mail to the and they can become your blessings.” school address or by e-mail to: [email protected]. Editors: Happy Holidays! Shelley Podell, Sue Hill, Chris L. VanderHeyden Kurt Wismer Student Editor: Emily Kelly 3 Citizen of the Year Nominations Reality Check Volunteers Needed! Parents, community members, and business owners Shiocton area residents are asked to make nominations for the 15th Annual Citizen of the Help with an interactive, hands-on financial Year Award sponsored by the Shiocton Area literacy event for high school seniors. Business League. There are no restrictions as to Friday, January 11 the person nominated. Judging will be based on the time and effort 8:00 a.m.-noon Shiocton High School given by the person Help our seniors test their ability nominated in support as consumers in our economy of community events. through an authentic financial event. A banquet will be held to honor the Contact Roberta Ligocki, Business Education Teacher person selected. (920) 986-3351 ext. 706 or [email protected] Mail or drop off entries at: First National Bank N5579 State Road 76, P.O. Box 37 Shiocton, WI 54170 November Paper Drive Totals by Tim Huebner Entry deadline is January 12, 2013. The November paper drive yielded a total of 5,860 pounds. Despite the cold weather early in the week, community members braved the elements and found a way to get the recyclables in. As a result we had an impressive fall total of 11.57 tons. NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION The next drive will be in March. This will be a great chance School District of Shiocton April 2, 2013 to get an early start on spring cleaning your garage. We really appreciate the support! We NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will have paper drives in March, April, and May. is to be held in the School District of Shiocton Dates will be announced in January. If you have on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, and that three any questions, call me at 986-3351 ext. 739. positions on the School Board are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents. The term of office for a school board member is three (3) Food and Toy Drive Still Needs Your Help years. Terms of office will begin on Monday, April 22, 2013. The present incumbents are as Classes are still competing to see who can collect the follows: most items for this year’s Food and Toy Drive. The winning classes in elementary, middle, and high school will be Bradley Ritchie rewarded with a special treat provided by Student Council. Melissa Van Dyke Different products are being featured each week, but all Allen Warner items, including monetary donations, are always welcome and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a appreciated. Items featured in December are: Campaign Registration Statement and a Dec. 3-7 Baby products/paper goods (toilet paper, Declaration of Candidacy must be filed no later paper towels, napkins) than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, *Please submit monetary donations by this 2013, with the School District Clerk in the time, as we need time to shop for items. School District Office in Shiocton at N5650 Thank you! Broad Street, Shiocton, WI 54170. Dec. 10-14 Any food or toys NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a Dec. 17-19 Delivery to families. Families will be primary election is necessary, the primary notified of time and date. election will be held on Tuesday, February 19, We would like to thank 2013. everyone who contributes to this wonderful event! Each year David Gomm, Clerk we’re able to accommodate Board of Education more and more families thanks School District of Shiocton to this generous community!!! 4 News from the Nurse by Rebecca Ecker, RN What is influenza (also called flu)? 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