News from the Tiger’s Den January 2015 A note from Principal Melissa Olson… PRIDE, Respect, and Responsibility Dear Roosevelt Families, Happy New Year! We are off and running into 2015. During the month of January we will continue to focus on our academic goals at Roosevelt. The teachers are working together to look at assessment data and collaborating with one another around our reading and math goals. On January 26th, the teachers have a professional development day. This is a no school day for students but a day for teachers to learn and grow professionally as we work towards providing a quality education for our students. Not only are we focused on academic goals at Roosevelt, we are also all about educating the whole child and meeting their social and emotional needs. One way we do this is to have outdoor recess breaks….even in during those cold months! Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor recess. Students are outside for at least 30 minutes during the day. Please be sure that your child has a hat, mittens, a warm coat, boots, and snow pants. Please make sure those items are labeled with your child’s name. You wouldn’t believe how many pairs of black snow pants we have in the lost and found! If there is snow and a child is not wearing boots and snow pants, he/she will need to stay on the blacktop area. We go outside each day for recess unless the temperature is below zero and/or the wind chill is -10 degrees or colder. One last note, a special thank you to our PTA for organizing and running our Holiday Store and SCRIP fundraiser! Thank you to those who helped during the sales. Have a great month! Yours in Roosevelt PRIDE, Melissa Olson Principal Mark Your Calendar…… January 8 January January January January 9 13 20 26 Delong parent orientation for 5th graders going into 6th grade – 6:30 p.m. Delong Auditorium 6th Grade Registration Cards Due to 5th Grade Teachers PTA Meeting – Dr. Hardebeck to Visit with Parents Grade 4 to the Ice Age Trail NO SCHOOL – Professional Development Future Dates… February 3 February 9-13 February 16 February 16 February 16 February 19 February 19 March 10 March 16-31 March 23-27 April 1 April 3 April 22 April 23 April 24 Kindergarten Field Trip to the Children’s Museum Kindergarten Registration Week NO SCHOOL – Professional Development Day Parent Teacher Conferences 12:00-7:00 pm Book Fair During Conferences 12:00 – 7:00 pm Parent Teacher conferences 4:15-7:15 pm Book Fair During Conferences 4:15-7:15 PM 3rd Grade to the Chippewa Valley Museum Scrip Sale NO SCHOOL SPRING BREAK Report Cards Sent Home No School – April Break Early Release at 1:35 1st Grade to the LE Phillips Public Library Donuts with Dad Community Resource of the Month Check out this section of our newsletter for information regarding helpful resources available right in our community! What is MATCh? MATCh (Mental Health Assistance for Teens & Children) MATCh is a free and confidential service available throughout the Chippewa Valley designed to: Answer your questions regarding mental health issues in children and adolescence AND connect you with appropriate community resources regarding mental health. Contact Information MATCh 715-552-1365 or 1-877-216-2824 or email [email protected] Free and Reduced Lunch Information Did you know that you can apply at any time of the year for Free & Reduced Lunches for your child(ren) if your income status drops or changes drastically? Your child may qualify for free or reduced price meals if your household income falls within the limits listed on the Federal Income Chart. Reduced price meals are $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. To see guidelines go to the website: http://www.ecasd.k12.wi.us/coa_foofreeandreduced.cfm To apply for free or reduced price meals, fill out the Free & Reduced Price School Meals Application available at all schools or the Food & Nutrition Office. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out ALL required information. Return the completed application to the school or the Food & Nutrition Office at 500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701. If you have any questions or need help, please contact the Food and Nutrition Office at (715) 852-3023. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRAION Kindergarten registration is open to all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2015. Registration needs to occur prior to March 1, 2015, and can be done at the Eau Claire Area School District Central Enrollment Office. Please visit between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm Monday – Friday. ECASD Central Enrollment Office 500 Main Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-852-3060 Wisconsin Public School Open Enrollment Wisconsin residents in grades 4K -12 may apply to attend school in a school district other than the one in which they live. For example: a child that lives in the Altoona School District could apply to attend the Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD). Students in pre-kindergarten may participate in limited circumstances; parents should call Sandy LaValley at 852-3003 to find out if their preschoolaged child(ren) qualify. Parents must submit applications online or directly to the nonresident school district. The application period closes at 4:00 pm on April 30, 2015. NOTE: Students who are currently attending the ECASD through open enrollment DO NOT need to reapply. Additional Open Enrollment information is available on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) website. 1. On-line Open Enrollment application (recommended) at http://sms.dpi.wi.gov/sms_psctoc 2. Although an on-line application is recommended, paper applications will be available in both English and Spanish at the Eau Claire School District administration building, 500 Main Street. For additional information, DPI has a parent information link at: http://oe.dpi.wi.gov/parents-main Are you still working on your 2014 New Year’s resolution? While we benefit from New Year's resolutions; our children can also learn a lot about self-discipline and the value of making goals. Take this opportunity to teach your child to make healthy, attainable goals. This activity should be fun and age-appropriate, without leading him/her to feel pressure to improve or change. Here are some examples: Make a new friend Help someone in need Try a new hobby Eat three new foods Write a letter to a family member Explore a new place The beginning of every year brings in new hope and enthusiasm. We look forward to the promise of the New Year in working with your child and family! Reminder for all Families in the Morning… There is no supervision outside prior to 8:25 am. Only children who are eating breakfast are allowed to enter the building at 8:15. All other kiddos should remain on the playground until the bell rings at 8:35. Thanks for your morning help! A Note from the ECASD Human Resources Department… Teachers On Call is recruiting substitute teachers and paraprofessionals for the Eau Claire Area School District for the 2014-2015 school year. Apply online at www.teachersoncall.com today! Teachers On Call is a unique staffing service that works with substitute educational staff in multiple school districts in Wisconsin. Teachers On Call specializes in recruiting and retaining talented and experienced licensed teachers and paraprofessionals who are able to step into a classroom as a substitute with minimal direction. Skills and Specifications: - Teachers: Valid Wisconsin Teaching License, 5 Year Substitute License, or 3 Year Substitute Permit - General Education Paraprofessionals: High School Diploma - Special Education Paraprofessionals: Special Education Aide License Benefits: - Flexible schedule -- work as often as you want by managing your own schedule - Weekly Pay -- get paid every Friday for the hours you worked the previous week - Opportunities in a variety of settings and classrooms - Online training opportunities - Bonus opportunities - Holiday pay when you work regularly - Competitive pay -- we pay what each district pays How to Apply: - Apply online at www.teachersoncall.com - After you have submitted the application, a staffing coordinator from Teachers On Call will contact you regarding the next steps in the application process.