UPCOMING
ACTIVITIES
SCHOOL: (262) 363-4401
OFFICE: #0 / ATTENDANCE: #1 / HEALTH ROOM: #3
OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
FAX: (262) 662-1309
T‐SHIRT & SPIRIT DAYS (Wear T‐Shirt if you have one) March 31 – Kabuki Day April 1st ‐ Every Day Super Hero Day April 1st – SAVE Day April 2nd – Pajama Day April 17 – Team Eddie Day SUMMER SCHOOL DEADLINE April 2 – (on‐line registration) 6th GRADE MEDIEVAL DAY April 2 – (11‐1) SCRIP ORDERS Online orders due by 4/6 and 4/20 Pick up/delivery 4/13 and 4/24 FROM THE PRINCIPAL…Shawn Waller
Dear BBES Families:
In April we like to recognize all the volunteers who give their time
and talents to the numerous activities and events that take place
throughout the school year. You are truly the "bells and whistles"
that make BBES a great place to learn! We appreciate your help
with PTO committees, classroom/school parties, fund raising
efforts, field trips, academic assistance, crowd control, serving in
the cafeteria and the many other countless tasks.
NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK April 3 – April 12 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK April 13‐17 SOLES FOR SOULS WEEK April 13‐17 PTO MEETING April 14 @ 6:30 pm MILW. WAVE ASSEMBLY April 15 @ 10:45 am I would especially like to thank our PTO President, Cindy Dodds,
who will be leaving her post at the end of this school year after
serving in that role for the past three years. Please contact Cindy
([email protected]) directly or let the BBES office know
if you are interested in learning more about taking over for her at
the start of the 2015-16 school year.
Mr. Shawn Waller
[email protected]
EARLY DISMISSAL DAY April 15 @ 11:35 am MARKET DAY On‐line orders due: April 13 by 11pm Pick‐Up: Friday, April 17 (4:15‐5:15) @BigBendElem
https://www.facebook.com/bigbendbulldogs
ART SHOW & CANDY BINGO April 22 (5:00‐8:00 pm) STUDENT COUNCIL DAYS April 22nd ***EVERY WEDNESDAY***
EARLY RELEASE AT 2:30 PM
MATH OLYMPIAD CELEBRATION April 23rd LOOKING AHEAD
SENIOR SALUTE May 6 – 3:30‐5:00 pm BAND & ORCHESTRA CONCERT May 12th – 2:00 & 7:00 pm EXPANDING HORIZONS DAY May 15 @ 1:00‐3:25 On-line enrollment at http://www.masd.k12.wi.us/prospective/masd-enrollmenttuition.cfm
***All Community Activities are listed on District Website under “Community Bulletin Board”***
CHARACTER EDUCATION
Our Character Education program continues in April with the
theme of “Responsibility.”
Big Bend Elementary students will focus on what it means to be
a responsible student and member of our school community.
Students will hear “responsibility” reminders and songs each
day on BBTV. They will have the opportunity to participate in classroom activities as well. These activities will
center on the idea that responsibility is:
*Being accountable for your action and words
*Completing work both in and out of school
*Making good choices each day without an adult reminding you
“The right thing to do and the hard thing to do are usually the same.”
― Steve Maraboli
2015-16 CLASS LISTS & ROOM REQUESTS
Dear BBES Parents/Guardians:
Each spring our staff diligently works on creating class lists for the following school year. We are dedicated to
taking the time necessary to reach the following goals:
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Students placed in classrooms where a teacher’s strength will provide the best opportunity for
academic success.
Classrooms that have a balance of students at, above and below grade level.
Classrooms that have a balance of girls and boys.
Classrooms that are balanced in numbers.
Classrooms that purposefully separate groups of students with a past history of conflict.
Class lists are made consulting the current year teachers, the past year teachers, specialists and special
education teachers.
Current grade level teachers consider a student’s strengths, needs and personality characteristics when creating
the classes for the upcoming school year. If a parent feels there are needs we are not aware of they may explain
them, in writing, by April 30, 2015. Verbal requests will not be considered and requests made for particular
teachers may not be valid as changes in summer are sure to occur. We ask that you utilize the “Classroom
Environment Description Form” for these requests. You can obtain this form in our school office or on our school
website http://internal.masd.k12.wi.us/cms/bbes/bbes-classroomenvironmentrequest.pdf.
If you choose to make a request, we ask that parents request a particular environment or set of teacher
strengths which allows a good match to be made.
If you have questions, please contact me at [email protected] .
Mr. Shawn Waller
Big Bend Elementary School
EXPANDING HORIZONS DAY
The Expanding Horizons Committee is looking for presenters for the 2015 program. The event will be on May
15th from 1- 3:30 at the school. If you are interesting in sharing your expertise about your career or interesting
hobby with the students, please contact Lisa Heard at [email protected] or 414.803.8919 for more
information. Thank you!
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ART SHOW
Please save some time to join us for the Annual Art Show on
Wednesday, April 22nd. The Art Show will be open from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
This year’s subject is SUPERHEROES! So grab your cape and join us
for this fun event. See the attached Art Show flyer for more
information! Hope to see you there.
CANDY BINGO FUNDRAISER
Our Candy Bingo will be held in conjunction with the Art Show on Wednesday, April 22nd. This year our PTO
has graciously offered to donate all Candy Bingo profits to our Art program which will be put toward I-pads in
the Art classroom.
So please join us for an evening of Art, activities and Bingo and you will be supporting our school art program
double-time. Snacks will be available for purchase in the cafeteria during the Candy Bingo. More information
will be sent home with your child soon. Thanks for your support.
ATTENTION 4TH GRADE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES!
Would you like to learn to play a musical instrument? It is time to start thinking about joining the 5th
Grade Band!
Recruitment for beginning band for the 2015-2016 school year will be happening in the spring of 2015 this year.
The elementary band teachers will be holding three district wide instrument fitting nights where students can
choose instruments and sign up for 5th grade beginning band. If band is something you are interested in, please
make an appointment to attend ONE of our Spring Recruitment nights.
Please go to
https://sites.google.com/a/masd.k12.wi.us/mukwonago-bands/home to sign-up for a 10 minute appointment
where your child will be able to try and select a band instrument. On the left side of the page there will be a link
for Elementary Band Recruitment with separate links to each of the three nights. Click the link for the night you
want and then fill in your information for an open appointment time slot that works for you.
Who: Any students entering 5th grade in fall of 2015 that are interested in joining 5th grade band.
When: Make an appointment to attend ONE of the following nights: Monday, April 20th at Big Bend, Thursday,
April 23rd at Clarendon, OR Tuesday, April 28th at Rolling Hills– Appointments are 15 minutes long and will run
from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
What: Come try out instruments and choose the one that will be best suited for you! Information will be given
out regarding the instrumental program and students will be able to enroll in band. We hope to see you there!
After your instrument fitting, the deadline to turn in the enrollment form is Friday, May 1st.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hudy at 262-363-4401 ext. 21418 or at
[email protected]
BAND & ORCHESTRA CONCERT – 4th, 5th & 6th GRADE PROGRAM
The Big Bend 4th-6th grade Band and Orchestra Concert will be on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. and
7:00 p.m. Both performances will be held in the Big Bend gymnasium. Students should meet in the music room
at 6:30 p.m. for warm-ups and tuning.
Concert dress for both performances is a white shirt and a black or dark pair of pants for the boys and preferably
a skirt for the girls. Girls who play cello may wear black pants. Boys are encouraged to wear ties.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Angela Hudy – Band
(262) 363-4401 ext.
[email protected].
Roxanne Carloni - Orchestra
[email protected]
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK
National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 13-17th. We would like to take time to thank
our families and community members. Some work in classrooms, others assist our students
in their studies. Some work on committees and organize school activities. All of these
contributions are essential to creating a Great School.
During this Volunteer Appreciation Week and throughout the year, we would like to thank
you for supporting all the activities that keep our school great. You are all Scrumpdillicious!
On Tuesday, March 23rd our fifth & 6th grade finalists competed in the School Speech Contest. This year’s
topic was “An Interesting Landmark.”. Finalists in the competition were:
Fifth Graders
Isabella A.
Tom C.
Austin G.
Collin S.
Peter S.
Coleman S.
Sixth Graders
Jacob H.
Hunter K.
Grace K.
Riley K.
Sara S.
Brittney T.
Congratulations to this year’s winners of the school speech contest.
1st place – Jacob H.
2nd place – Brittney T.
3rd place – Austin G.
Jacob and Brittney will take part in the district contest which will be held on Thursday, April 16th at Prairie View
Elementary School at 1:00 p.m. GOOD LUCK!
Soles4Souls is a global not-for-profit institution dedicated to
fighting the devastating impact and perpetuation of poverty. The
organization advances its anti-poverty mission by collecting new
and used shoes and clothes from individuals, schools, faith-based
institutions, civic organizations and corporate partners, then distributing those shoes and clothes both via direct
donations to people in need and by provisioning qualified micro-enterprise programs designed to create jobs in
poor and disadvantaged communities. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Soles4Souls is committed to the highest
standards of operating and governance, and holds a four-star rating with Charity Navigator.
April 13-17 ~ Student Council will be collecting new and used shoes. So clean out your closets over spring
break and bring in shoes you don’t use anymore!
Guinness World Records celebrated its 60th anniversary with the 60 Years/60 Words Challenge! Students
nationwide were challenged to come up with 60 words (PRECISELY) to describe a Guinness World Records
record from the past.
Our own Alex L. and Grace M. are semifinalist in this challenge. Out of over 600 entries nation-wide they are
in the top ten.
Alex created a poster about the longest fur on a cat. Grace created a video on the Shortest Woman Alive. They
will receive a 2015 Guinness World Records Book and will be listed as a winner on the website. Congratulations
Alex & Grace!!! See more on: http://60words.guinnessworldrecords.com/winners2014
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BIG BEND BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
On February 28th and March 7th our 5th & 6th grade basketball teams participated in the District Elementary
Basketball Tournaments.
We are so proud of our students for their positive attitude and behavior during the tournaments.
performances on and off the court were very impressive. The results of the tournament were:
5th Grade BOYS Basketball Tournament
Sportsmanship Award – Clarendon
1st Place – Rolling Hills – Royal
2nd Place – Section
3rd Place – Big Bend – White
Their
6th Grade BOYS Basketball Tournament
Sportsmanship Award – Rolling Hills
1st Place – Big Bend
2nd Place – Rolling Hills White
3rd Place/Consolation – Section Black
5th -6th Grade GIRLS Basketball Tournament
Sportsmanship Award – Rolling Hills
1st Place – Section Red
2nd Place – Section Black
3rd Place – Rolling Hills
Thanks again to our volunteer coaches – Mr. Matt Rosecky & Mr. Todd Hoitink (5th Gd. Boys), Mr. Tran (5th & 6th
Gd. Girls), and Mr. Jason Tess (6th Gd. Boys) for their commitment to our children.
KIWANIS “STUDENT OF THE YEAR”
Kiwanis Representatives were at Big Bend to interview our top six students who qualified for nomination for
“Sixth Grade Student of the Year”. The interviews were conducted on March 27th and we would like to extend
our congratulations to all six student nominees:
Alex F.
Emma H.
Jamie S.
Brittney T.
Sara S.
Taylor W.
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Students selected as our Big Bend “Kiwanis Students of the Year” are: Alex F., Brittney T. and Taylor W.
Congratulations.
1ST ANNUAL BIG BEND ARCHERY CLUB TOURNAMENT
Big Bend Archery club held their 1st annual Archery tournament at Parkview Middle School on Saturday, March
28th. The event was a success and our teammates did well.
Here are the final results from our tournament.
Elementary Division
Boys - 1st Lucas D., 2nd Peter S., 3rd Collin S.
Girls - 3rd Morgan Q.
Middle Division
Boys - 1st John C., 3rd Ryan S.
Thanks for your support.
Jeff Grant
Coach Grant, John C., Ryan S., Collin S., and Lucas D.
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3 & 4 YEAR OLD SCREENING
Screening for 3 and 4 year olds will take place on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 and Thursday, August 13, 2015,
at Clarendon Avenue School. Developmental areas to be screened include pre-readiness skills (short-term
memory, ability to attend and follow directions, knowledge of basic colors, etc.), speech and language, fine and
gross motor skills, and vision and hearing.
This screening is for Mukwonago Area School District (MASD) residents only. There is no cost for the screening,
but registration is necessary. To register, call 262-363-6300 ext. 24203, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
The screening process will take approximately 45 minutes.
The screening is not a mandatory experience for children, but rather an opportunity for parents to have their
child’s general development assessed. It is a part of the MASD’s Child Find process to identify students with
developmental delays. For more information, the MASD Child Find notice may be found on the Pupil Services
website at www.masd.k12.wi.us.
FIN-TASTIC BOOK FAIR!
A WHALE OF A THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this spring’s Book Fair “Under the Sea” a jaw-some
success! With total sales over $9,200, the Book Fair earned our school more than $2,300 in cash, which will help
pay for new books, online book subscriptions, events such as Family Reading Night and One School, One Book
as well as other library activities. The fair also earned $920 in Scholastic dollars, redeemable for Scholastic
books and other library resources.
In addition, through lollipop tree sales and customer donations to Scholastic’s All for Books program, we were
able to select almost $200 in books from the fair. For each dollar raised, Scholastic donates one book to nonprofit organizations that help families in need, so we also put nearly 200 books into the hands of kids across the
country!
The Book Fair Committee truly appreciates the adult and student volunteers who greeted and signed in visitors,
paraded around in costumes, ran registers, bagged books, rolled posters, straightened shelves and helped
customers. In addition to committee members, volunteers included:
BBES Student Council
Maureen Basting
Kelly Bruhn
Nicole Craig
Mandy Haseman
Dawn Henkhaus
James Hewitt
Kristy Santos
Brenda Spiegel
Amy Steinhauer
Lauri Sweetman
Kristin Wilber
Debbie Young
We’d like to give a special shout-out to retiring committee members Stacey Kelly and Kimberly Tran for the
many hours they’ve devoted to BBES book fairs over the years. We will miss their great ideas and enthusiasm
this fall when their sixth-graders move on to middle school.
—The Book Fair Committee: Carrie Campanelli, Alicia DeLaney, Samantha Hietala, Julie Kastello, Stacey
Kelly, Nicole Munson, Lisa Pritzlaff and Kimberly Tran
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Attention: Parent/Guardian of 5th Grade Students
Mukwonago Area School District
Human Growth & Development Presentation
Parent Information Meeting
Date: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Location: Park View Middle School Library
Presenter: Mukwonago School District Nurse
Your child is about to study an important lesson on the early stages of puberty, which many fifth-graders are
beginning to experience. The Always Changing Program helps both boys and girls understand the physical and
emotional changes during puberty, physiology of their bodies and reproductive system, and the responsibility of
personal hygiene. The girls will also have an understanding of the menstrual cycle, what to expect during a
period, and how to manage their period during normal activities.
A parent meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Park View Middle
School Library. The parent meeting will be an overview of the Always Changing video, PowerPoint, and teaching
aids. If you are unable to attend the parent meeting and would like to review the PowerPoint, please e-mail me
at [email protected].
Please make sure that you sign the permission slip that your child brings home and return to school by Friday,
May 1st, 2015. A signed parent permission slip is required for all 5th grade students to either attend or waive
attendance for the Human Growth & Development Presentation.
Permission slip DUE DATE:
Friday, May 1st, 2015
Sincerely,
Laura Heidelmeier RN, BSN
District Nurse
262-363-6292 x27515
OPEN ENROLLMENT – 2015-16 School Year
Open Enrollment for the Mukwonago Area School District will be held February 2nd - April 30th, 2015. Students
grade kindergarten through grade 12 may apply to participate in open enrollment.
To apply go to http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/psctoc.html . Applicants need to submit the application on-line. If you have
any questions regarding open enrollment, please contact Laura Stroika at [email protected] or (262) 3636300 x24101.
6th GRADE ACTIVITIES AT PARK VIEW
There will be an informal gathering for 6th grade students and their parents on Tuesday, April 14th for an ICE
CREAM SOCIAL. Parents and students will have an opportunity to hear and ask questions from present 7th
grade students and staff. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. See attached flier for more information.
In addition, 6th grade students are invited to the PVMS F.A.M.E. Night for 6th, 7th & 8th grade students. This is a
fun night of various activities for students held from 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17th. Tickets will be on
sale to 6th grade parents at the April 8th Ice Cream Social. See attached flier for more information.
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SENIOR SALUTE FOR 2015 MHS GRADUATES
Each year our teachers look forward to the Senior Salute when they can meet with their
former students to learn what their plans are, see how they have grown and reminisce
about their younger, more carefree student life.
Preparations are under way and invitations to our Big Bend students graduating from high school will be mailed
to students homes. The Senior Salute is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th (3:30-4:30) in our school library.
Our thanks to Mrs. Angela Zamzow and other parents of our 12th grade students that have stepped forward to
organize this event. Angela will be contacting other parents in the graduating class to assist with refreshments
and decorations.
If you have a Mukwonago High School Senior and would like to help, please contact the school office (3634401). Thanks for your assistance.
2014-15 STAFF SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Please join us in congratulating the 2014-15 MASD Staff Award recipients. These staff members were nominated
by their colleagues and community members for outstanding contributions to our students, staff, and schools.
They will be honored at a recognition dinner along with our retirees in May. We have bolded our Big Bend
Elementary staff. Congratulations to…
AWARD
Volunteer Worker
Building & Grounds
Elementary Teacher K-3
High School Teacher
Office Services
Special Educ./Pupil Services
Specialists/Related Arts K-6
Elementary Teacher 4-6
Administration
Substitute Staff
Specialists/Related Arts 7-12
Middle School Teacher
Support Services
Food Service
RECIPIENT
Kevin Bischel
Gary Malchow
Tonya Osterberg
Jennifer Sitzberger
Maura Frenn
Susan Rageth
Jackie Pilon
Tiffany Coopman
Pam Banaszak
Curt Wiebelhaus
Linda Eisenhut
Robyn Tomsyk
Clay Iverson
Ann Murphy
Karen Lovell
Nancy Vesbach
SCHOOL
Rolling Hills Elementary
Prairie View Elememtary
Big Bend Elementary
Section Elementary
Mukwonago High
Park View Middle School
Big Bend Elementary
Rolling Hills Elementary
Big Bend Elementary
District Office
District wide / Big Bend
District wide
Mukwonago High School
Park View Middle School
Clarendon Elementary
Mukwonago High School
LOST & FOUND ITEMS
We have had several tables outside our office displaying lost and found items for many of the recent school
activities including Parent Lunch Week, Book Fair and recent music concerts. The pile has gone down a little
bit, but much more remains.
Please note that items will remain displayed through Thursday, April 2nd. After April 2nd all remaining items
will be donated to a local charity. Please try to stop in and check the lost and found table this week if your child
is missing something.
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School Counselor’s Note for April 2015
Play a Part in Play and Recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month
We all want the best for our children. One way to ensure that they are developing to their full potential is to encourage them
to play. Scientific research has shown that playtime stimulates children’s brains and helps them develop essential skills. By
allowing them to express their creativity and use their imaginations, we are helping them build healthy brain architecture.
It’s also important for you to play with your children! Get down on the floor and become a part of their world for a while.
Playing helps build warm relationships and strong attachments among families. Playtime with adults encourages vocabulary
development and communication skills, so that children can better express their thoughts and feelings. They will learn social
interaction, like how to take turns and share. And your children will feel important, which builds self-worth and confidence.
Most importantly, shared playtime can be fun! Find out how much you can learn from your children, take a break from the
stress of everyday life, and know that you are investing in your children’s future.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. As part of activities to recognize and support community efforts that
help protect children, pinwheel gardens will be put up around the country. Here’s a Pinwheel Protector Activity you can
participate in with your child.
Pinwheel Wind Collector
Materials Needed: A push pin, a square piece of construction paper (about 8.5” by 8.5”), a sharpened
pencil with an eraser, and scissors.
Procedure:
1. Lay the square paper flat on a table and draw a line diagonally from each corner to the opposite corner.
2. Mark the center of the square where the two lines cross and punch a small hole through it with a pencil tip.
3. Next, cut along each line stopping about an inch from the hole in the center of the square.
4. Take the pin and punch a hole in the top left corner of each of the four flaps. (No two holes should be next to each
other.)
5. Pick up a flap at a punched corner and carefully curve it over toward the center hole, securing it with a pin.
6. Repeat this with the other flaps.
7. When all four flaps are held by the pin, carefully lift the paper without letting the flaps unfurl.
8. Lay the pencil flat on a table and carefully push the point of the push pin into the side of the eraser.
9. Now your pinwheel is complete and ready to go! Pick up the pinwheel near the pencil point and let it catch the wind.
To connect this further to Child Abuse Prevention Month, you could ask your child to write the names of the adults in your
child’s life that make them feel safe on the flaps of the pinwheel.
Sources and Resources:
www.preventchildabuse.org
http://www.nctsn.org/resources/public-awareness/national-child-abuse-prevention-month
https://www.childwelfare.gov
Child Abuse: What You Need to Know by Evin M. Daly
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PARENT/TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) NEWS:
*We are in need of donations for gifts for our Teacher Appreciation Lunch in Spring. If you, or your business
have any donations please email Cindy Dodds at [email protected] as soon as possible. Thank you!
*We are still in need of a new PTO President for 2015. Please contact Cindy Dodds if you are interested or
would like more information. It is a great way to get connected and meet new people. 
*Next PTO meeting date is April 14th at the Big Bend Elementary school library at 6:30 pm. Babysitting will be
provided.
*Please send in your Box Tops and Campbell’s Labels For Education prior to April 17th for inclusion in our
final Spirit Contest. The 2 classrooms with the most Spirit Points will be awarded an in-class pizza party
sponsored by the BBES PTO!
*BBES PTO will be hosting Candy Bingo again this year in conjunction with our Art Show on April 22nd. Please
mark your calendars!! More information will be sent home closer to the event date.
*The Expanding Horizons Committee is looking for presenters for the 2015 program. The event will be on May
15th from 1- 3:30 at the school. If you are interesting in sharing your expertise about your career or interesting
hobby with the students, please contact Lisa Heard at [email protected] or 414.803.8919 for more
information. Thank you!
*Please “Like” Big Bend PTO on FACEBOOK for updates and information. Please remember Facebook is for
people ages 13 and up.
* Market Day: Our next Market Day pick up is Friday, April 17th (4:15-5:15 pm) in our gym. Please send in your
forms by Thursday, March 9th or you can place an on-line order by 11:00 pm on Monday, April 13th.
*Marcus Movie Tickets: Tickets are always available for purchase in the office during school hours. If you have
any questions please contact Cindy Dodds at 262-378-1441 or [email protected].
*Scrip: Help earn $$ for BBES playground improvement plan just by using Scrip giftcards for your
everyday purchases! No selling, no hassle, easy money. Orders can be placed online twice per month. SEE
ATTACHED INFORMATION AND WAIVER FORM. Payment by check will be available for May and June orders;
watch for more info. Contact Kelly Bruhn at [email protected] or 262-706-3611 with any questions."
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES WEBSITE
For your convenience, we have placed many community activities on our Community Bulletin Board found on
our MASD Website. For quick access to these flyers, just go to http://www.masd.k12.wi.us/community.cfm .
NEWSLETTER ATTACHMENTS:
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March Activities at BBES (2-page Pictures)
Art Show Invitation
SCRIP flyer and delivery waiver form
Fast for Infants & Toddlers Flyer
April School Lunch Menu (2-pages)
Girls Basketball Camps Flyer (Grades 3-12)
MHS Booster Club “Water Softener Salt Sale” Fundraiser Flyer
Visit our website at www.masd.k12.wi.us.com (Click on Big Bend)
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MARCH ACTIVITIES
School Speech participants & finalists
1st place: Jacob H.
2nd place: Brittany T.
3rd place: Austin G.
One School, One Book All School Movie Finale
“Charlie & the Chocolate Factory”
“Under the Sea” Book Fair
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MORE MARCH ACTIVITIES
Kindergarten visit to Wellness Ctr.
4th Gd. Maple Sugaring
6th Gd Boys Basketball – 1st Place
Ronald McDonald House Collection
5th Gd. Mukwonago Girls Basketball
State Invitational – 1st Place
Who’s that Clown in Window!!!
(Mr. Waller agreed to be a clown when students reached their Ronald McDonald House Goal)
Trinity Dancers
March 17, 2015
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Earn $$ for BBES Playground Improvement Plan…
With SCRIP
In May and June only, pay for your gift cards with a check! Look for details in the May
Parent Newsletter.
Scrip is just another way to pay for everyday purchases using gift cards in place of cash,
checks, and credit cards.
You purchase gift cards at face value and your coordinator (Kelly Bruhn) orders those cards from Great Lakes
Scrip Center at a reduced rate. The difference is an instant rebate for Big Bend Elementary School. It’s that
simple! Some retailers even offer a card reload or eCard option so your card will be available within minutes of
ordering!
Great Lakes Scrip Center offers over 300 of the country’s biggest brands, including grocery, department
stores, gas stations, restaurants, hotels, home improvement, and more. Just by using Scrip to pay for your
normal weekly purchases, you can raise money for Big Bend Elementary School’s playground
improvement and expansion plan of 2014/2015.
How do I shop?
1. It is very quick and simple to create your family account at ShopWithScrip.com by clicking “Register”
at the top of the screen.
2. Click on “Join a Scrip Program”. Enrollment code: B55289L339299
3. Activate your secure PrestoPay account (this is the only form of payment we will be accepting, except
in May and June) by clicking on “Dashboard” at the top of the screen and then “PrestoPay” at the
bottom of the screen. Click on “YES AND I AGREE.” It will take approximately 2-3 days to complete
the PrestoPay process (follow the instructions). After this, you may browse retailers and place your
order under the “Shop” tab at the top of the screen. Please be aware, you will incur a $30 NSF fee if
you overdraft your account.
4. When you complete your order, your coordinator will receive your order
5. Place your orders online by 8:00 am Monday February 2nd and Monday February 16th. Gift cards can
be picked up in the office after school on that Friday or can be sent home with your child if you specify
that on the attached waiver. Send the Scrip Waiver Form and Information Sheet back to school, IF
you have NOT already done so.
Let’s start earning money to enhance our children’s school experience!
Kelly Bruhn
Scrip Coordinator
[email protected]
(262) 706-3611
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BIG BEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Scrip Waiver Form and Information Sheet
Big Bend Elementary School welcomes you to Scrip. Please fill out the following information for our records.
Last Name____________________________FirstName_____________________________
Child’s name(s) and class codes(s)_______________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
City
Zip
Home Phone________________________Cell Phone____________________________
E-mail___________________________________________
If you wish to have your child bring home the Scrip cards, you must have the following waiver
signed and sent back to school. If this is not signed, the Scrip cards cannot go home with a
child.
I, ________________________________, give permission to Big Bend Elementary School to deliver Scrip which I have ordered and
paid for from BBES to my child/dependent, __________________________, in Mr./Ms ___________________ class.
I understand that my child/dependent will be responsible for the safe transport of the Scrip from school to my home and certify that I
have discussed the responsibilities associated with the transport of the scrip with my child/dependent. I further
understand that I have the option of personally picking up my Scrip orders from the school office at W230 S8695 Big Bend Dr.
I agree that once BBES delivers the Scrip to this child/dependent that the school is not responsible for any Scrip that is lost, stolen or
misplaced. I hereby waive any right of recovery that I may have against BBES for Scrip that is lost, stolen or
misplaced after it is given to my child/dependent.
Signature____________________________________Date______________
Thank you for your support!
(Please send this form back to school with your child to be placed in the PTO mailbox)
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SPRING GYMNASTICS SESSION 2015
Updated 2/9/15
Winter classes will be held in the High School Gym balconies. All classes are for girls only, with the
exception of one boy’s class on Wednesday for 1st -3rd grade boys. Beginner classes meet once a week; 4th
through 8th grade advanced classes meet twice a week. The most advanced “Special Class” meets two times a
week; totaling 4 hours. The Special Class is for the gymnast who is working on competition skills. Please
register in advanced so we can hire enough teachers for your gymnasts. Please no refunds after the first
class!!! We do not confirm registrations-simply come to the first class.
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER!!
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER!!
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER!!
Monday Classes
Times
Preschool(4yrs)
4:30-5:30
Dates for all Monday gymnasts
K-1 Beg.
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March 16, 23, 30 Apr 20, 27 May 4, 11
2-3 Beg.
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2-3 Adv.
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4-5 Beg.----------------------- 5:30-6:30
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“ (1st Meeting) Advanced classes meet M & W
6-7-8 Beg.----------------------- “
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“ (1st Meeting) Advanced classes meet M & W
Wednesday Classes
Times
Preschool (4yrs)
4:30-5:30
Dates for all Wednesday gymnasts
K-1
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March 18, 25, Apr 1, 22, 29 May 6, 13
2-3 Beg.
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2-3 Adv.
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1-3rd Grade Boys
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4-5 Beg.----------------------- 5:30-6:300
4-5 Adv.
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6-7-8 Beg.
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6-7-8 Adv.
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***If school is canceled due to weather, gymnastics classes will also be canceled with no
possibility of make up. ****Please follow schedule as listed above. Mark your calendars.
SPECIAL CLASS---Meets on all of the above dates for two hours each day. Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-7:30.
Gymnasts enrolled in “Special” class are working on more advanced skills and are interested in future competition. Skills they should
be able to do are front and back walkovers, back handsprings on floor, kips on bars, handsprings on vault and cartwheels on beam.
!!! PLEASE PRE-REGISTER !!!!! PLEASE PRE-REGISTER !!!
Please clip and mail this bottom portion: Make checks to MARGIE CANFIELD, 605 W. School Rd., Mukwonago, WI 53149
[email protected] Gymnastics as subject line 
Please fill out
Name: ____________________________Grade: _____ Phone: ____________________
form
Class: _________________ Day(s): M / W
Enclosed$: __________
completely!!
Beginner once a week class=$50.00. Advanced twice a week: $75.00. Special class $110.00
Medical Issues:___________________________________ E-mail: ________________________
Insurance Company/Policy Number: ________________________________________________________
Questions: [email protected] “Gymnastics” in subject line. Extra registration forms can be found on the Mukwonago Area
School District website, http://www.masd.k12.wi.us/masd-camps.cfm
I understand that injury may occur while participating in these classes and will not hold Mukwonago Gymnastics/Margie
Canfield/Mukwonago School District and or its instructors liable for any cost that may occur due to un-fortunate injuries.
Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________
If form/fee is received with in 7 days of first class add a $5.00 late fee.
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Spring
2015
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MHS
Booster Club
Water Softener Salt Sale
40# Bag (Solar Salt) Delivered to your door!
$8.00 per bag (10 bag minimum)
Make checks payable to: MHS Booster Club
Order due by May 1st 2015
Delivery May 16th 2015, from 8:00am—1:00pm
Support MHS Student Athletes
Name: ____________________________________
Address: __________________________________
Contact #: _________________________________
Total Bags: _______ X ($8.00 per bag) = _________
I would like salt delivered to my basement (no extra charge)
We acknowledge the salt will be delivered into my house at my request and absolve the MHS
Athletics Booster Club and MASD of any responsibility for injury or damage.
Signature: _________________________________________________________________
Please return form and money by May 1st 2015 to your child’s teacher or mail
to: Tim Sperstad at Rolling Hills, W322 S9230 Beulah Rd., Mukwonago, WI
53149
Thank You!