Altoona Elementary Newsletter

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1 Altoona Elementary Newsletter Happy Spring Altoona Elementary Families! Spring is here! The robins are returning and the temperatures are rising. Soon the snow gear will not be needed, but until then please keep sending snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves/mittens. It is pretty wet out there! Our spring Family Learning Night was held on March 8th. The theme was growth mindset. In a growth mindset, people believe their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience essential for great accomplishment as quoted by Carol Dweck, Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. During Family Learning Night, students and families experienced several different activities to stretch their thinking and exercise their brains. A great time was had by all! We are looking forward to a few upcoming events to finish out the school year. On Friday, April 13th is the Red Carpet Family Dance sponsored by our PTO. This will be a fun night of music and dancing! Grandparents/Special Friend s Day is on Friday, May 4th. Grandparents and special friends will get to visit students classrooms and do some fun activities with them as well. Watch for more details coming out soon for both events. Sincerely, Tara Betlach Elementary Principal Earliest drop off time 7:20am School begins at 7:45am End of school day 2:55pm Office closes at 3:45pm Reach your teachers before 7:45am & after 2:55pm What happens in the first 15 minutes of your child s school day? Don t miss out. -Folders Organized -Attendance taken -Lunch count taken -Morning Meeting & Greeting In accordance with Eau Claire County ordinances and state law, all children between 6 and 18 years of age must attend school on a full -time basis. As a parent or guardian you may excuse your child 10 days or 70 class periods per school year before it becomes a truancy situation. Court appearances, funerals, and medically excused absences do not count as part of the 10 days. If your child is absent due to an appointment, please provide the office with a note from the provider. The note can be a reminder slip, an , a written provider s note etc With such a note, the absence will NOT be included in your child s absence totals.

2 MARCH RAIL BUCK WINNERS SCHOOL RULES SAFE RESPONSIBLE RESPECTFUL

3 Kindergarteners have been hard at work in reading, writing, and math this month! In reading we have been working on our adventure story unit; every classroom focused on many different story series, including but not limited to: Little Critter, Curious George, Arthur, The Berenstain Bears, Dr. Seuss, Henry and Mudge, and Frog and Toad. Students learned about the jobs of an author and an illustrator, while also focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, and major events. To marry this unit, in writing the students have been working on their own adventure stories with a beginning, middle, and end. They have been working on opinion writing as well. In math, we have ventured into story problems over the past few weeks, talking more and more about addition and subtraction.

4 March has been a busy month for us in First Grade! We are working in our Seasons Unit. Students worked in groups to create a poster based on their season. We have also been working on paragraph writing using the traffic light model. We went to the theater to enjoy Junie B. Jones. We also celebrated Dr. Seuss day wearing pajamas and reading many of his classic books and learned about St. Patrick Day traditions.

5 The second grade is very excited to announce we have started Language Workshop! It has proven to be one of the most fun parts of our day. The teacher shares a mentor text and then leads the students with discussion questions about, within, and beyond the text. The students are encouraged to participate without raising their hands and carry on discussion with talk moves. The students really love the idea of not having to raise their hands to talk and are working on being frogs during the discussion time. Log: Sits and says nothing Frog: Hog: Jumps in and gives their thoughts, then listens as others share. Talks all the time not allowing others to share their opinion. Here are a few of the talk moves we are using: I agree with because... I disagree with because... I have a connection... I want to add on to what said... Rail registration information and directions will be available on the Altoona School District website April 3rd. Summ RAIL K-4 Session 1 June Session 2 July 9-27 RAIL 5-8 Session 1 only June er Ca mp

6 Third grade students have just completed the unit "Think Like a Scientist." Within this unit, students read nonfiction texts as they researched a topic of their choice. Within the texts, students learned about non-fiction text features and text structures. They connected this learning to their writing when they created a slide show presentation of their scientific topic. In content time, students completed different activities and projects on biomes to support their learning in reading and writing. Mrs. Goetll also led a Target Time extension where students used STEAM to create beautiful dioramas of biomes. These are displayed in our school library. The school store is something new and exciting students get to do in third grade. This student-led store comes around to each third-grade classroom twice per month. Students have the opportunity to spend their rail bucks on toys, snacks, and supplies. Each classroom takes a turn operating the store. Students go through an application process and job training to be a "store employee" during the month.

7 School Counseling Corner Cooperative Play in First Grade In Classroom Guidance, first graders put their healthy play skills to the test. In this activity, they needed to decide on one idea to build in their groups by talking out their ideas, coming up with a fair way to decide on the final building decision, and determining how they would each play a role in the building of their structure. Once they all came to an agreement they were given the blocks, and it was time to build. Previously through the healthy play curriculum, students learned the number one reason we play is to have fun. The most important part of any game is to have people to play with. If students had difficulty getting along, they used the healthy play skill of Rule 2. Using Rule 2, two people who are arguing leave the activity to talk it out in the Rule 2 spot before returning to the activity. All of our specialist classrooms have a Rule 2 spot to provide a place and an opportunity for students to peacefully settle their disagreements. By the smiles on their faces, it looks like they had a great time building together. Want to learn more about what is happening in school counseling at Altoona Elementary School? Follow me on

8 April 3 Return to school from Spring Break April 3 RAIL Camp sign up begins at 8:00 am via Family Access April 4 National Paraprofessionals Day April Savers Donations accepted for PTO April 12 1/2 of Kindergarten to Govin s Farms April 13 1/2 of Kindergarten to Govin s Farms April 13 5:30-7:30 Red Carpet Family Dance April rd Grade WI Forward Exam April 26 12:30 1st Grade Music Program April 26 2:00 3rd Grade Music Program (see attached flyer) April 27 NO SCHOOL May? Altoona Family Restaurant Night May 4 Grandparents/Special Friends Day May 7-11 Staff Appreciation Week May 15 8:15-2:00 (watch for date release) 2nd grade students to Beaver Creek Reserve May Dental Fluoride Treatments May 28 Memorial Day NO SCHOOL June 7 Last day of school (Students released at 10:50)

9 Our winter box tops contest comes to an end with a winner at every grade level. Thank you to all for participating. With your efforts our school continues to earn dollars to be used within our building, directly benefitting our AES kids. Please continue to save your labels and box tops. Every single one counts!

10 PTO Proudly Presents Saver s donations accepted: Clothing/Shoes, Bedding/Towels, Electrical Items, Accessories /Handbags, Toys/Games/Sporting Goods, CDs, DVDs, Kitchen Items/Knick-knacks/Misc. Items should be in a 13 gallon garbage bag or a box with a lid if possible. Dropoff at School: April between 7:40-8:00am or at the Red Carpet Dance! Please cut and return this RSVP to your child s teacher by Monday, April 9th. Name: Number attending:

11 HELP US RAI S E $$ WITH OUR FUNDRIVE FUNDRAISER Items we accept and the funds we can raise with them *Bring items in a 13 gallon garbage bag or box with a lid if possible. **Drop off: Altoona Elementary School Wednesday-Friday April 11th-13th from 7:40-8:00am or at the Red Carpet Family Dance on April 13th. CLOTHING SOFT GOODS HARD GOODS SHOES BEDDING / TOWELS WALLETS, BACKPACKS, BAGS, BELTS, JEWELRY ELECTRICAL ITEMS KNICK-KNACKS TOYS & GAMES SPORTING GOODS BALLS, BATS, FRISBEES, TENNIS RACKETS, BASEBALL GLOVES KITCHEN ITEMS cds, dvds, books 14SOFT LBS. GOODS ACCESSORIES - HATS, MITTENS, SCARVES, TIES, SOCKS, handbags, 400 BAGS = $1000! (13 GAL. BAGS)

12 HELP US RAI S E $$ WITH OUR FUNDRIVE FUNDRAISER Items we accept and the funds we can raise with them *Bring items in a 13 gallon garbage bag or box with a lid if possible. **Drop off: Altoona Elementary School Wednesday-Friday April 11th-13th from 7:40-8:00am or at the Red Carpet Family Dance on April 13th. CLOTHING SOFT GOODS HARD GOODS SHOES BEDDING / TOWELS WALLETS, BACKPACKS, BAGS, BELTS, JEWELRY ELECTRICAL ITEMS KNICK-KNACKS TOYS & GAMES SPORTING GOODS BALLS, BATS, FRISBEES, TENNIS RACKETS, BASEBALL GLOVES KITCHEN ITEMS cds, dvds, books 14SOFT LBS. GOODS ACCESSORIES - HATS, MITTENS, SCARVES, TIES, SOCKS, handbags, 400 BAGS = $1000! (13 GAL. BAGS)

13 PTO Proudly Presents Saver s donations accepted: Clothing/Shoes, Bedding/Towels, Electrical Items, Accessories /Handbags, Toys/Games/Sporting Goods, CDs, DVDs, Kitchen Items/Knick-knacks/Misc. Items should be in a 13 gallon garbage bag or a box with a lid if possible. Dropoff at School: April between 7:40-8:00am or at the Red Carpet Dance! Please cut and return this RSVP to your child s teacher by Monday, April 9th. Name: Number attending:

14 Don't forget to eat your vegetables. MONDAY Altoona Elementary Lunch Menu T UESDAY 2 No School Muffin with String Cheese 9 April WEDNESDAY 2018 T HURSDAY F RIDAY Yogurt with Granola and 4 Fruit Bagel & Strawberry Cream5 Cheese Warm Cinnamon Roll s Fresh Fruit Whole Grain Long John 12 Pancakes with Sausage 13 Breakfast Bread with String Cheese Pancake on a Stick 3 10 Cinni-Minis 11 Fruit Fresh Fruit Yogurt with Granola and 17 Fruit Whole Grain Donut Holes18 with Cheese Eggs and Sausage with Toast Fruit Fresh Fruit Eggo Mini Waffles French Toast Sticks Breakfast Bread with String Cheese 24 Warm Cinnamon Roll 25 Fruit 30 1 Cherry Frudel Pancakes with Sausage 26 Cinni-Minis 19 No School 2 Fruit Regular Adult HARVEST OF THE MONTH EXTRA INFO $1.00 $1.60 $0.50 Menus are subject to change without notice. This institution is an equal opportunity provider PRICES 6

15 Don't forget to eat your vegetables. MONDAY Altoona Elementary Lunch Menu WEDNESDAY 3 4 French Toast Sticks with Sausage Patty Yogurt Pak - Yogurt, String Cheese, Whole Grain Bagel and Cream Cheese Fresh Pineapple HOM Blueberry Whole Grain Pancakes with Blueberry Topping and Sausage 10 Made By Chef Abby 11 Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes/Gravy and Roll Hot Dog Basket with Kettle Chips Popcorn Chicken Basket with Whole Grain Roll Breakfast Potato Caesar Salad 17 Mini Mac Mini Corn Dogs with a side of Macaroni and Cheese Yogurt Pak - Yogurt, String Cheese, Bagel and Cream Cheese Side Garden Salad HOM Nutmeg All American Burger Basket 5 Beefy Nachos with Cheese Sauce, Lettuce and Tomato Munchable - Sliced Turkey, Cheese and Crackers Black Beans 18 Whole Grain Corn Dog on a Stick Cheesy Italian Flatbread with Dipping Sauce Made by Chef Abby 19 Pasta with Meat Sauce and Garlic Bread 6 Cheeseburger on Whole Grain Bun with Pickles Creamy Coleslaw Garden Salad **Chocolate Chip Cookie** 13 Personal Cheese Pizza Whole Grain Pretzel Bites with Cheddar Cheese Breaded Chicken Sandwich on a Whole Grain Bun Tomato Soup ***Birthday Cake*** Green Peas Walking Tacos with Lettuce, Cheese and Salsa 20 Baked French Fries ** Pumpkin Apple Muffin** Fresh Pineapple Black Beans National Pretzel Day 25 Pretzel Pack - Soft Baked Pretzel with Cheese Sauce and Sliced Turkey Picnic Lunch Day 26 Grilled Hot Dog on a Bun 25 Meatball Sub Sandwich on a Whole Grain Bun Soft Shell Tacos with Lettuce and Cheese Green Peas Spring Corn Salad *** Mini Long John*** Sloppy Joe on Whole Grain Bun Chicken Nuggets with Whole Grain Roll Grilled Hamburger on a Bun 23 Homemade French Bread Pizza Whole Grain Golden Corn Dog on a Stick Caesar Salad 27 No School Watermelon Potato Salad *** Ice Cream Treat *** Side Garden Salad 1 16 Toasted Cheese Sandwich French Toast Sticks with Sausage Patty Pizza Parlor - Homemade Pizza 9 Homemade French Bread Pizza Chicken Nugget Basket with Whole Grain Roll 12 Soft Shell Tacos with Lettuce, Cheese and Salsa F RIDAY Chicken Nugget Basket with Roll T HURSDAY Spiced Pinto Beans Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Pancakes with Scrambled Eggs and Fruit Topping 2018 Fresh Vegetable Choices and Seasonal Fruit are Offered Daily on the Fruit & Vegetable Bar T UESDAY No School April 2 Toasted Ham and Cheese Sandwich Did you know blueberries freeze in just 4 minutes? Blueberries PRICES Regular Adult HARVEST OF THE MONTH $1.00 $1.60 $0.50 $0.50 EXTRA INFO choice of 1% White or Chocolate Skim is included with lunch. Entree Salads are served with Dinner Roll. For questions or comments, contact Bernie Allen at or ballen@altoona.k12.wi.us Menus are subject to change without notice. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.