Daily Announcements Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Elementary/Middle School WHAT’S NEW TODAY? Tuesday, November 18

Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Elementary/Middle School
Daily Announcements
Tuesday, November 18
WHAT’S NEW TODAY?
• IT’S COLD OUT THERE….please remember to dress your children for winter weather. Hats,
gloves, winter coats, snow pants and boots should be wore on snowy / cold days. Please
remember to send these items with your child to school in the morning as, temperature
permitting, they do go outside for recess!
• REMINDER – Chip Shoppe orders, the PTA fundraiser, can be picked up at the school
office. Please call ahead so we can have your order ready when you get here
• REMINDER – Scholastic Book Fair runs through Wednesday, Nov. 19
• Don’t forget to return your child’s report card envelope to their teacher on or before parent /
teacher conferences!
• Hot lunch menu change for Friday, Nov. 21 – it is now Pizza on Friday
• Elkhart Lake Glenbeulah Education Foundation Annual Ornament Sale
The 2014 Christmas ornament is now available for purchase at the
Elem/Middle School office.
Make a donation in the name of an individual or family in the amount of
$20 and receive a boxed ornament that you can give to acknowledge the
donation – or just purchase one for yourself! Please click on the link 2014
Ornament Sale for an order form (you will also find the order form in your
child’s report card)
Pictured at the right is Kylie Wagner, this year’s design winner. Kylie is in 3rd grade.
• Saturday Enrichment Program at UW-Madison on Saturdays at the end of January and early
February. See below for details and registration information
AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
As we continue our celebration of American Education Week….
Monday – We would like to thank the community for all their support of our school. We are very
fortunate to have the PTA that provides resources for our classrooms. We thank them for their
generous contributions to our school. We also thank the community and volunteers that continually
provide for our students. Your service is greatly appreciated.
Tuesday – Today we celebrate the students. You are the reason we come to school each day. We thank
you for your hard work, respect and responsibility you demonstrate each day. We appreciate your
imagination and your passion for learning makes our school great!
BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR TODAY!
Abbey Winkel (gr. 6)
LEARN PAD INTERNET INSTRUCTIONS (6th – 8th grade)
In order to connect the student’s Learn Pad to your Internet provider, please follow the next
steps:
1. You must complete these instructions on a home desktop or laptop computer.
2. Go this website: http://blog.qr4.nl/QR-Code-WiFi.aspx
3. It will ask you for your wireless networks SSID, password, and network security type.
4. You can find this information with the wireless router paperwork information
- OR There is an app on each student’s LearnPad that will help you connect to the Internet at
home. You are still asked to enter your wireless networks SSID, password and network security
type – with the help of drop down menus.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday, November 18
• American Education Week!
• Grades JK – 4th grade – In celebration of American Education Week, student should
dress as their future/favorite career
• PTA Meeting (MS Cafeteria) – 6:30pm – CANCELED, No December Meeting
• Market Day orders due (online orders due by 11/21/14)
Wednesday, November 19
• 5th grade Cub Scouts (Camp LaBudde) – 2:45pm
Thursday, November 20
• 7th / 8th Grade Girls Basketball (HOME) – 4:00pm
• Cub Scout Pack Meeting (Camp LaBudde) – 6:30pm
Friday, November 21
Saturday, November 22
• Band pumpkin & cherry pie pick-up (High School) – 10:00am – 3:00pm
Monday, November 24
• Kindergarten Girl Scouts (Elem Cafeteria) – 3:45pm
Tuesday, November 25
• 7th / 8th Grade Girls Basketball (HOME) – 4:00pm
Wednesday, November 26
• 5th Grade Girl Scouts (MS Cafeteria) – 2:45pm
• Market Day pick up (MS Cafeteria) – 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Thursday, November 27
• Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 28
• No school – Thanksgiving Break!
Monday, December 1
COUNSELING NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS & INFORMATION
(1) ‘Flock’ your friend’s lawn today!.... In exchange for a small donation of $20 to the ELGHS World
Language Club, a surprise Pink Flamingo Flock will take roost in the lawn of a family member or
friend for 48 hours! A Flamingo Flock sign will accompany 25+ pink flamingos, which will explain
everything about removal and future destinations of the flock. It will be up to you whether the
recipient finds out who ‘flocked’ their lawn or not – your identity will not be anywhere on the
information! To place your “work order”, return a completed form along with your donation of
$20 to the Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School office, Attn: Leslie Corbin. (forms are available
both at the High school and Elementary/Middle schools or by clicking Pink Flamingo). (100% of
the proceeds go the ELGHS World Language Club Costa Rica Spanish Language Immersion Trip –
Summer 2015) THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
(2) Saturday Enrichment Program at UW-Madison
a. Saturdays: January 24, 31 and February 7, 14 (snow date: Feb. 21)
b. Courses are for students currently in grades 5 -10
c. Do you want to build your own mobile APP? Are you afraid of thunder and
lightning? Do you want to sample ice water from Lake Mendota? To answer these
questions and many more, join us during the Saturday Enrichment Program
d. For a complete listing of courses and to register go to the following
website: http://eop.education.wisc.edu/eop/precollege/sep
e. Limited financial need scholarships are available. There is information on the website in
both English and Spanish.
Have a great day!
Diane Hassinger
Administrative Assistant / Secretary
Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Elementary / Middle School
251 E. Maple Street | PO Box 518 | Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
Ph: 920.876.3307
Fax: 920.876.3105