From The Staff at SBD - Beaver Dam Unified School District

From The Staff at SBD - Beaver Dam Unified School District

DECEMBER 2013 NEWSLETTER
From The Staff at SBD
Mary Klawitter
Tammy White
Emily Rens
Nicole Stanton
Marcia Zabkowicz
Nicole Gruenewald
Nicole Whitman
Jamie Stearns
Georgia H-H
Shelley Biel
Cheryl Westphal
Kristi Fredrick
Jan Metz
Christine Pariso
Heidi Riter
Sarah Connaughty
Tara Boehmer
Becky Gundacker
Conchi Henke
Heather Gedemke
Nicole Scharfenberg
Kelly Minning
Russell Diggins
Dawn Gaylord
Jen Thiel
Jenny Nell
Sharon K
Renee K
Marilyn Brink
Stephanie M
FOOD DRIVE WINNERS!
The Beaver Dam School District recently had a food drive. At South Beaver Dam we decided to do a
food drive challenge with the grades. Every day Ms. White would count each item in the classrooms
and give a total the next day. SBD brought in over 600 items! Impressive!!!
Kindergarten won the challenge! They brought in over 200 items!! They get to pick a prize of their
choice. They had a jammy day, popcorn and a movie. WAY TO GO!
Thank you to all who participated, we couldn’t do it without parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles.
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PTO C
ORNE
The book fair was a HUGE success! We raised
$2,000! It restocked birthday books and wondrous wolf books for the kids and were able to
supply some of the teachers with books as well.
A BIG THANK YOU to those who participated or
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BOOKS!! Thank you PTO.
Hats off to all the helpers
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SBD sold over $11,000 in items this fall,
WOW! South BD will get a profit of over
$4,000 to spend on the children at South.
Thank you for taking the time to sell, sell, sell!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
DECEMBER 13 FROM 6:00-7:30
PTO is sponsoring “Santa Night” at SBD! There will be stations set up for different activities—here are a few we came up with:
*Ornament making
*Coloring station (making cards, coloring x-mas pictures)
*Decorating cookies
*Visit from Santa!
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Hey guess what?? SBD is on the website. Go to
http://www.beaverdam.k12.wi.us/schools/southbeaverdam/
and check us out! There are pictures of the kids and all sorts
of information on there. Pretty cool huh?
WHAT?
YARN Anyone?
We have a gentlemen, Harold Moylan,
who makes and donates hats to SBD
every year. He is in need of yarn and
would appreciate anything you have! He
does this out of the kindness of his heart.
THANK YOU Harold!
NO SCHOOL
There will be no
school December
23rd through January
1st. Have a great Holiday break! See you
back on
January 2nd!
Stephen Vessey District Superintendent (920) 885-7300 [email protected]
www.beaverdam.k12.wi.us
December 2013
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Throughout the school year inclement weather conditions may arise. The decision to delay or close school is made prior to
6:00 a.m., based on district policy and procedure and the best available weather information.
Please listen to radio stations WBEV 1430AM / WXRO 95.3FM or WMDC 98FM or watch Cable TV
Channel 98 (Charter customers) or 993 (digital customers); Madison TV Channels WISC 3, WMTV 15, or WKOW 27; or Milwaukee TV Channels TMJ 4, WITI 6, WISN 12, or WDJT 58 for the latest weather related announcements. Weather-related announcements will also be posted on the front page of the district's website www.beaverdam.k12.wi.us and on
www.wbevradio.com and www.wxroradio.com. Most television stations also post school closings on their individual websites.
If you feel the weather conditions pose an undue risk for your child, you are encouraged to use your own judgment in making
a decision whether or not to send your child to school.
First and Foremost: You Make the Call
You are always the best judge of your own situation and what is best for your child. If school is held, and you find it is safer for
your child to stay home or report late, we will strongly support your decision. The district makes a decision prior to 6:00 a.m.
about what is best for all students and staff and that decision may not fit your individual situation.
Closing Due to Snow and Ice
The district reviews the weather conditions with Weather Central in Madison and with the bus transportations company. Safety is always our top priority. Whether or not the conditions will be improving throughout the day is also considered.
Closing Due to Extreme Cold
When the wind chill reaches dangerous levels, school may be delayed or canceled depending on the duration of the conditions. It is important to have your child dressed appropriately for all weather conditions.
Early Dismissal
Early dismissal is not an option we like to use unless conditions are expected to get worse throughout the day. This is primarily
due to the fact that many parents work and the children are safer at school. Please try to have a plan in place to handle late
starts and early dismissals. It is helpful if your child is aware of the plan.
Your Understanding and Cooperation is Appreciated
For every person who is happy with a weather-related decision, there is someone who is unhappy. We appreciate your understanding of the difficulties and the timing of our decision. Your support in helping your child get to and from school safely on
winter days is sincerely appreciated.
Sincerely,
Stephen Vessey
District Superintendent
www.beaverdam.k12.wi.us
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Stephen Vessey District Superintendent (920) 885-7300 [email protected]
Hasta al día información meteorológica en español, llame: 920-885-7520 #6.
Estimados Padres:
A través del año escolar las condiciones atmosféricas pueden incrementar. La decisión de retrasar o cancelar la escuela se tomara
antes de las 6:00 de la mañana y será basada en la póliza del distrito en la mejor información disponible del tiempo.
Por favor escuche la estación de radio WBEV 1430AM / WXRO 95.3FM o WMDC 98FM o vea el canal de televisión 98 (clientes de
Charter) o 993 (clientes digitales); canales de Madison WISC 3, WMTV 15, o WKOW 27; o los canales de Milwaukee TMJ 4, WITI 6,
WISN 12, o WDJT 58 para las recientes informaciones relacionadas con el tiempo. Anuncios relacionados con el clima también se
publicarán en la página principal de www.beaverdam.k12.wi.us sitio web del distrito y en www.wbevradio.com y
www.wxroradio.com. La mayoría de las estaciones de televisión también posterior cierre de escuelas en sus sitios de web individuales.
Si usted cree que las condiciones atmosféricas plantean un riesgo indebido para su niño, use su propio juicio y tome la decisión
de enviar o no enviar su hijo a la escuela. Aquí le mandamos algunas recordatoria sobre el cambio del tiempo.
Sobre todo: Usted decide primero
Ustedes son los mejores jueces para decidir lo mejor para su niño. Si hay escuela pero usted siente que es mas seguro de que su
hijo permanezca en el hogar o esperar un poco mas tarde, nosotros los apoyaremos en su decisión. El distrito tomara una decisión antes de las 6:00 de la mañana pensando en lo mejor para todos los estudiantes y los empleados, esa decisión puede que no
encaje con su situación individual.
Cerrado por causa de la nieve o hielo
El distrito repasa las condiciones atmosféricas con la central del tiempo de Madison. Nos ponemos en contacto con la compañía
de autobuses, así como los individuales que viven en diferentes partes del distrito y tienen que conducer temprano en la mañana. La seguridad es siempre nuestra prioridad principal. Si las condiciones del tiempo van a mejorar durante el día esto será
tomado en consideración.
Debido a un frío extremado
Cuando la frialdad del viento alcanza los 35 grados debajo del nivel cero para todo el día, generalmente no habrá escuela durante
todo el día. Si se espera que las condiciones mejoren durante el día, la escuela posiblemente no cerrara. Es muy importante que
usted se asegure que su niño esta abrigado para las condiciones del tiempo.
Cancelar la escuela temprano
El cancelar la escuela temprano no es una opción que tenemos el gusto de utilizar a menos que se espere que las condiciones
empeoren a lo largo del día. Esto es sobre todo debido al hecho de que muchos padres trabajan y los niños están más seguros en
la escuela. Por favor tenga un lugar donde su niño pueda ir en caso de que la escuela empezara mas tarde o se cancela temprana.
Es beneficioso para su niño que sepa de este plan.
Su Comprensión y Cooperación es Apreciada
Por cada persona que esta contenta con la decisión tomada relacionada con el tiempo, hay otra persona que no lo esta. Nosotros
apreciamos su compresión en la dificultad en tomar una decisión en un tiempo sincronizado. Su apoyo en ayudar a su niño a ir a
la escuela y volver a casa si ningún incidente es sinceramente apreciado.
Hasta al día información meteorológica en español, llame: 920-885-7520 #6.
Sincerely,
Stephen Vessey
District Superintendent
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Dear Parents,
As cold weather returns and the holidays approach, some families may find themselves without
electricity, heat, food, etc. Below is a list of some community resources if you or anyone you know
might be in need of assistance.
Food
Central Wisconsin Community Action Council
134 S. Spring St.
Contact: Letty Castillo at 885-9559
Pantry hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Food
St. Vincent De Paul Society (Dodge County Food Pantry)
316 S. Spring Street
Phone: 885-6971
Pantry hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9-12
Must call before 11:00 (earlier is better) to request food
Heat, Electric, Power
Energy Services Inc. for Dodge County
107 Henry St., Suite 1
Phone: 887-7990/ To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-506-5596
Hours: Monday – Friday 8-12 and 1-4:30
Note: This is a one time per year grant, based on income, for heat and electricity.
CA Plus (Alliant Energy program) *working out payment plans with Alliant Energy Phone: 1-800-975-5785
Help with Rent, Emergency Situations, Car Repairs
St. Vincent de Paul Society 885-6971
316 S. Spring Street
Note: You need to call for an appointment for an interview, Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Salvation Army 887-5348
Note: You must leave a message at this number, and you will be called to set up an appointment. Please have paper and pencil available for information. It could take up to one week for an appointment to be arranged.
Central Wisconsin Community Action Council
134 S. Spring St.
Contact: Letty Castillo at 885-9559
Hours: Monday – Thursday 9-4:30 and Friday 9-3
Note: No car repairs but applications available for car loans.
Renewal Unlimited applications available for rent, utility, property tax, security deposit, and mortgage assistance.
Homeless
New Beginnings Homeless Shelter
Contact: Letty Castillo at 885-9559 or the shelter at 885-3999
Note: An intake appointment is needed. The hours for intake are Monday-Thursday 9-4:30 and Fridays 9-3 at 134 S. Spring Street.
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Medical Help for Adults Without Insurance
Church Health Services
308 Oneida Street
887-1766
Household income less than 185% of federal poverty level, must not have insurance, and must call first to
request an application.
Clothes for Kids
Located in the basement of the Hotel Rogers in Beaver Dam on the corner of Spring St. and Maple Ave.
Clothes for Kids provide free children’s clothing and some personal items. Please allow an hour for shopping
and bring a form of identification along. (Anything with your name and current address is accepted)
Hours: Tuesdays 10-4 and Thursdays 12-6 p.m. 887-7308
Dodge County Human Services and Health Department
Call 386-3760 for assistance and information on Food Stamps, Child Care Subsidies and Medical Assistance
and 386-3680 for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program).
Your school’s Pupil Services workers (School Counselor, School Nurse, School Psychologist, and School Social
Worker) are here to help you too. We are available to meet with you about these resources and other community resources depending on your situation. Feel free to contact a Pupil Services worker anytime throughout
the year by calling your child’s school, and ask the main office for a Pupil Services worker.
Hats, Mittens, and Scarves…Oh My!
The time is here that children should start wearing cold weather clothing. Please
take the time to print your child’s name or initials on each article of clothing. It’s a
little thing that makes a big difference and saves time in a teacher’s day. Please
dress your child according to the weather. No more shorts, tank tops, flip flops, or
short sleeves, it’s sweater and jean time!
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WE ARE LATE!! We have to call
Miss White so she doesn’t get
worried. We have until
8:45….let’s call 885-7383 ext
4600 RIGHT NOW!
Remember, when children are
not accounted for in the morning, Miss White does her best to
“track them down.” Your calls to
the office are so appreciated because they save her valuable
minutes at the start of the busy
work day!
Parade of Bands
February 3 @ 7:30 pm
In the High School Auditorium
Look for more information to come home!
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The Red Ribbon Week Community Art Contest, a kick-off event sponsored by the Beaver Dam community organization ImpACT and Beaver Dam Unified School District, was held Monday October 28, 2013 at the Beaver Dam Community Library. Red Ribbon Week is one of the longest running alcohol and drug prevention awareness campaigns
in the nation. Beaver Dam elementary, middle and high school students, St. Katherine’s students and adults from
the community were invited to participate by entering artwork depicting how they live their life “naturally high”.
Certificates and monetary awards were given for creativity, originality, and depicting ways to live life “naturally
high.” Mayor Tom Kennedy served as master of ceremonies.
The Red Ribbon Week Art Show is just one event sponsored and facilitated by the group ImpACT. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of Beaver Dam students and the Beaver Dam community by lending your
voice to this organization contact Beaver Dam School District AODA Prevention Coordinator Rebecca Glewen at
885-7300 Ext. 1135 or email [email protected].
Front left to right: Madalyn Adsit,Azalea Helmer, Luke Bushey, Isabella Sanderson, Ethan McDonald, Ashton McDonald, Javion McDonald,
Sienna Schraufnagel, Landon Pameter, Ella Reed, Riley Smith, Owen Hemling, Ayden Garcia Back: Alyse Garcia, Eliza Bohlig, Cameran
Schraufnagel, Molly Davis, Kayne Alvoro, Sadie DeVries, Mayor Tom Kennedy, Chloe Trotter, Morgan Cole, Angie Vega, MeKenna, Clemo,
Vanshika Dixit
Elementary Schools Honorable Mention
Prairie View: Marco Villa, Isabel Sanderson, Alaynah Smith, Jennifer Mora, Avery Stonewall
Washington: Ginger Hahn, Abby Davidson, Aliyah, Madison Dykstra, Sully Westfall, Megan Sutton, Danielle
Lincoln: Ethan McDonald, Ana Vic, Brooke
Jefferson: Jackson Uttech
Award Place Winners-Elementary Schools
Jefferson: Angie Vega-1st, Landon Pamenter-2nd, Quinn-3rd, Azalea Helmer-4th , Colleen Brown – 5th
Washington: Chloe Trotter-1st, Luke Bushey-2nd, Sadie DeVries-3rd, Danielle-4th, Bryne J. -5th
Wilson: Riley Smith-1st, Ella Reed-2nd, Ella Huelsman-3rd, Dolyn Steinhorst-4th, Quentin Cabreda-5th
Lincoln: Alyse Garcia-1st, Ayden Garcia-2nd, Molly Davis-3rd, Ashton McDonald-4th, Jayvion McDonald-5th
Prairie View: Avery Stonewall-1st, Jennifer Mora-2nd, MaKenna Clemo-3rd, Hannah Wingers-4th, Johnathon Lauffer-5th
South Beaver Dam: Anthony Villa-1st, Owen Hemling-2nd, Morgan Cole-3rd, Kayne Alvaro-4th, Rachel Champine-5th
Best of Show-Elementary
Vanshika Dixit-St. Katherine’s, Anthony Villa-South Beaver Dam, Avery Stonewall-Prairie View
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BEAVER DAM HOLIDAY PARADE
Want something FREE and FUN for the children? Saturday, December 7th
from 4:30-5:30 at Old Downtown Train Depot they will be lighting the Christmas tree. There will be free hot cocoa and cookies before the Holiday Parade
as the Spruce tree on Spring Street is lit by our Mayor. Then from 5:30-7:30
the Holiday Parade begins downtown!
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Positive Parenting Info:
The Internet has drastically changed the way that children interact with the world. They have access to in-depth
knowledge, tools to express their creativity, and people from all over the world. Yet along with offering a fascinating, new way to connect with the world, the Internet also offers new risks:
*Cyberbullying
*Exposure to inappropriate material
*Online predators
*Revealing too much personal information
Learning to recognize the warning signs of these risks will allow trusted adults to intervene and lessen potential
negative impacts. By acting as a resource, parents and guardians can help make the Internet a safer place for
their families. As a parent or guardian, you should stay well-informed about current issues to understand what
your children are experiencing on and off the Internet. If they are social networking, instant messaging, using
webcams, or blogging, help them use these tools safely by learning how to use them yourself. Children whose
parents and guardians regularly talk to them about personal safety are more likely to exhibit responsible behavior
on their own. Please take time to review the following handouts on Protecting Your Kids Online.
Information provided above and in the following handouts is from Netsmartz.org. For more information on this topic please visit
the website at: http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents
If you have questions or concerns regarding this topic or others, please contact the student services staff below at 885-7383:
Marilyn Brink, School Counselor
Sarah Connaughty, School Social Worker
Kelly Minnig, School Psychologist
Nicole Scharfenberg, School Nurse
Información acerca de la Crianza Positiva de los Hijos:
El Internet ha cambiado drásticamente la forma en que los niños interactúan con el mundo. Ellos tienen acceso a un conocimiento
profundidad, herramientas para expresar su creatividad, y la gente de todo el mundo. Sin embargo, junto con ofrecer una fascinante y nueva manera de conectar con el mundo, Internet también ofrece nuevos riesgos.
Acoso Cibernético
La Exposición a Material Inapropiado
Depredadores en Línea
Revelar demasiada información personal
Aprender a reconocer las señales de advertencia de los riesgos permitirá a adultos de confianza para intervenir y disminuir los
posibles impactos negativos. Al actuar como un recurso, los padres y los tutores pueden ayudar a hacer de Internet un lugar más
seguro para sus familias. Como padre o tutor, debe mantenerse bien informado sobre temas de actualidad para entender lo que
sus hijos están experimentando dentro y fuera del Internet. Si son las redes sociales, mensajería instantánea, uso de webcams, o
blogs, ayudarles a utilizar estas herramientas de manera segura por aprender a usar su propia cuenta. Los niños cuyos padres y
tutores hablar regularmente con ellos acerca de la seguridad personal son más propensos a exhibir un comportamiento responsable por su propia cuenta. Por favor, tómese tiempo para revisar los siguientes folletos sobre la protección de sus hijos en línea.
La información suministrada anteriormente y en los siguientes folletos es de Netsmartz.org. Para obtener más información sobre
este tema, por favor visite el sitio web: http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents
Si usted tiene preguntas o preocupaciones con respecto a este tema u otros, por favor, llama el personal de servicios estudiantiles
en 885-7383:
Marilyn Brink, Consejera de Escuela
Sarah Connaughty, Trabajadora Social de Escuela
Kelly Minnig, Psicológica de Escuela
Nicole Scharfenberg, Enfermera de Escuela
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December 2013
Sun
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Holiday Parade
Ryker R
Lillian S
Angel A
Zehenya A
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Santa Night
@ SBD
6:00-7:30
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School Store
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SBD
Bowling
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Miranda R
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Keegan J
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JAN 2
JAN 3
JAN 4
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CLASSES
RESUME
NOTES
SBD Santa Night—DECEMBER 13th— PTO is sponsoring a Santa Night! Cookies to be
frosted, Ornaments to be made, games to be played, Santa to see, coloring pages, etc….
 SCHOOL STORE—December 16th over lunch hours
 SBD BOWLING—December 19th
 NO SCHOOL—DECEMBER 23rd—JANUARY 1st. Christmas Break!
