Sand Lake School's February Newsletter

Sand Lake School's February Newsletter

Sand Lake 3600 Sand Lake Road Holmen, WI 54636 School’s (Voice) 608.781.0974 Fax) 608.781.2809 (Web) February www.holmen.k12.wi.us Natalie Morgan, Principal Newsletter mornat@holmen.k12.wi.us From the principal’s desk… Brrrr! Winter has arrived. Please keep that in mind when sending your child to school each day. If the temperature is one degree or above, studentsetter DO go outside for recess. Also, there are times when students are outside – waiting for the bus, going to and from the car before and after school to name a few. Boots, hats, gloves, snow pants and a winter coat are all priorities this time of year! We have recently passed the mid-point of the school year and I hope that to this point it has been a successful one for you and your child(ren). Students and staff have been working hard. Our assessments are complete and you should have received your child’s report card. If you have any questions – please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher. Technology has changed the way that we all live our lives. Social networking (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), cell phones, instant messaging, and texting have allowed each of us to conveniently and instantaneously communicate. Cyber bullying has seen a rapid rise in school-aged children throughout the country, and unfortunately, seldom does a day go by without hearing these stories in the media. Although we do not allow this sort of communication here at school with students, we have seen students come to school upset about something that was posted from home. I would encourage all parents to closely monitor their child’s use of these methods of communication. There are also many benefits to technology and at Sand Lake we know firsthand the importance of incorporating technology into students’ learning. We teach lessons on responsibility in regards to technology to help students better understand the magnitude of how far you can reach the outside world using technology. Students are learning how to navigate computers/ipads, using coding software with robotics, word processing creative stories, researching historical or current events and some teachers are even using videos to create individualized flipped classrooms. All amazing opportunities for our students! Thanks for all you do to support your children’s education! Sincerely, Natalie Morgan Sand Lake Elementary – Dedicated to Excellence Art Room News from Mrs. Staige Fifth Grade: Students have been exploring 3D art. Students are creating a 3-dimensional mask using the paper mache method along with studying color and texture. Fourth Grade: Students are learning about optical illusions and how to trick the eye. Fourth graders are designing their own optical illusion while trying to trick the viewer with using different paint contrast. Third Grade: Artists have been studying realistic and abstract art. Third graders are creating a wacky self- portrait using color, line, shape, and digital technology. Second Grade: Students are learning about paint theory while creating penguin paintings. First Grade: First graders are studying self-portraits. We looked at realistic art and abstract art while studying portraits. Kindergarten: Students are continuing to explore the Elements of Art. Students just finished learning about printmaking and created a heart stamp project. Students will also explore the primary and secondary colors by mixing paint. Happy Creating, Mrs. Staige Barnes and Noble Fundraiser Sand Lake Elementary will be hosting a fundraiser at the Barnes and Noble in Valley View Mall on Saturday, March 7 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Stop by to hear students and staff from Sand Lake reading books. When making your purchase, present the voucher or mention Sand Lake, and a percentage of your purchase will be given back to Sand Lake classrooms. Can’t attend on Saturday, online purchases made from 3/7/20 to 3/12/20 also support Sand Lake. Just enter the bookfair ID: 12587978 at check out. A flyer with additional details can be found at the end of this newsletter and will also be sent home later this month. Box Tops Fundraiser The Sand Lake Elementary Library will continue collecting General Mills Boxtops for Education. Thanks for helping with this fundraising effort! Counselor Connection – Mrs. Kobs February is the month of many activities to promote emotional regulation and school success. Guidance classes in Kindergarten and 1st grade will focus on managing emotions and learning coping strategies for uncomfortable feelings. The second and third grade classrooms will work to develop positive problem solving skills. Fourth grade students will be working on their strengths and talents planning conference folder. Fifth grade students will be working on goal setting. A SMART goal will be added to your child’s personal strengths and talents folder. Please continue to feel free to call or email with any questions or concerns. The Sand Lake School Counseling Program is for all students. Amy Kobs, School Counselor kobamy@holmen.k12.wi.us 608-781-0974 ext. 3400 Camp Invention Imaginations will soar this summer in the all-new Camp Invention ® program, Elevate! Campers in grades K-6 will spark their creativity and build collaboration skills while controlling their very own flight simulation robot, protecting Earth’s ecosystems, designing the ultimate sports complex and learning the value of their ideas! Local educators will lead fun, hands-on STEM activities inspiring children to ask questions, overcome obstacles and be confident in their innovative ideas. Visit invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code SUM25 to save $25 (expires 3/31) or SUM15 to save $15 (expires 5/12). Early Release Reminder As a friendly reminder, there will be an early release day on Wednesday, February 12th, in order to provide professional development opportunities for staff. School will be dismissed at 1:40 p.m. Surround Care will be available. Educational Assistants EXTRA Each month our Educational Assistants will be sharing useful information, tips and reminders. School starts at 8:40 a.m. If you are dropping your student off, make sure they are here in time to be in their classroom by 8:40 a.m. The earliest morning drop off time is 8:10 a.m., unless you are part of the YMCA Surround Care program. Please remember to send boots, snow pants and shoes with your child(ren) every day. Farm 2 School The La Crosse County Farm2School program is a collaboration between public school districts in La Crosse County and the La Crosse County Health Department. The Farm2School program provides student opportunities for health and nutrition education. Each month, one locally- grown produce item is selected as the Farm2School "Harvest of the Month" and featured in taste tests, as part of nutrition education in the classroom, at special events, and of course, in the cafeteria. February’s “Harvest of the Month” is sweet potatoes. Check out the Farm2School link on our website. Four-Year Old Kindergarten (4K) Registration The School District of Holmen will begin accepting enrollment for the 2020-2021 Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) Program on Monday, February 10th. Any child, who is four-years-old on or before September 1, 2020 and lives in the school district boundaries, is eligible to participate. We encourage early registration in order to help us plan accordingly for the 2020-2021 school year. Note: All enrollment is done online – www.holmen.k12.wi.us Important 4K Information: 4K classes are currently held at two elementary schools in the district: Prairie View Elementary School and Viking Elementary School AM Session: 8:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PM Session: 11:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Site/session is based upon transportation needs. We notify families of class placements during the first week of August. If you have any questions please call our Public Preschool Office at 608.526.1381. nd Groundhog Day is February 2 – Think Spring! Health Office News Nurse: Emily Hanes, RN, BSN Health Aide: Annette Hundt Head Lice With hat season upon us, I would like to talk about…….head lice. Good head hygiene habits are essential. If your child complains of an itchy head/scalp, we encourage you to check your children’s heads for the presence of any lice or nits. Head to head contact is the most common form of transmission. Items such as combs, brushes, hair bows, head bands, helmets, towels, pillowcases, hats, or other head coverings also aid in the spread of head lice. Please discourage your child from sharing these personal items. Lice do not jump or fly from head to head, but crawl. Getting rid of head lice is tedious work! A boxed head lice treatment kit can be purchased from most stores. Prescription shampoo treatments are also available from your doctor. Alternative treatments are available and only recommended after doing a store bought “box” treatment. These treatments include mayonnaises, olive oil, and coconut oil to the head, covered with a shower cap or cling wrap for 8 hours to suffocate the lice. It is not recommended putting your child to bed with this on their head due to the risk of suffocation. Nits (eggs) then have to be either combed or picked out of the hair. However, lice combs do not remove eggs well with certain hair types so picking isthe preferred removal method. Deep cleaning of the home and the classroom daily is required to prevent re-infestation, or infestation of others. All couches, car seats, mattresses, and flooring needs to be vacuumed. The vacuum bag must be thrown out after vacuuming or they may crawl out. Sheets, towels, and worn clothing must be washed daily and placed in the dryer on the highest heat setting.

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