2014-15 JUMPROPE CONTEST

On Wednesday, January 21, a rope-jumping contest was held

for students in grades 1-5 in the gym at Stillson. Awards were

given to the top jumpers in each of the grade level categories.

The top boy and girl jumpers had the opportunity to participate

in the Bloomer Rope Jump Contest held at Bloomer High

School on January 31st. Thank you, Mr. Watkins, our P.E.

teacher, for organizing this event.

Special points of interest:

FEBRUARY 2015

February 2015

Feb. 2 Grade 5 Middle School

Registration, 6:00 PM (For families new to CFMS)

Feb. 3 Grade 5 Middle School

Registration, 6:00 PM

Feb. 4

LATE START DAY

8:35 AM

Feb. 6 All KG, 1st

and 2nd Grades to State

Theatre

Feb. 10 Mrs. Pischer’s Class to

Outdoor Classroom

Feb. 12 Mrs. Merconti’s

& Mrs. Duffy’s classes

to Outdoor Classroom

Feb. 13 Valentine’s Parties in

Classrooms

Feb. 18 LATE START DAY

8:35 AM

Feb. 23-27 Midwinter Break

NO SCHOOL

Mar. 2 School Resumes

Community Conversation

2015-16 School Calendar

Music Notes from Mrs. Kuehl

Thursday,

March 5

Night of Music for K-1/Family Learning

Night

Time - TBA

Kindergarten/1st Grade

Thursday,

March 12

5th Grade Music/Art Program

8:10-8:45 am - Stillson Gymnasium

5th Grade

Tuesday,

March 24

Stillson Singers Spring Concert

6:30 pm - Heyde Center with Hillcrest

and Southview

Stillson Singers Members

(3rd,4th,5th grades)

Friday,

May 1

Stillson Talent Show

Time TBA (afternoon) - Stillson

Gymnasium

Performers from Stillson

All Stillson students - audience

Wednesday,

May 13

2nd Grade Field Trip - Chippewa Manor

Sing program songs

2nd Grade

Friday,

May 15

2nd Grade Music/Art Program

8:10-8:45 - Stillson Gymnasium

Modified MAPE Schedule in AM

2nd Grade

Friday,

May 22

4th Grade Music/Art Program

8:10-8:45 - Stillson Gymnasium

4th Grade

NOW HIRING!

Do you know anyone 55 years of age or older who would like

to work with children in our schools as a Foster Grandparent?

Perhaps you might even be interested!

Foster Grandparents work one-on-one with children, under the

direction of our teachers, for 15 hours each week. Foster

Grandparents who are income qualified receive a tax free

stipend of $2.65 per hour and a transportation reimbursement

as well as a school meal. Training, fun, and appreciation is

provided.

Please have them contact Mary Jo Hanson at 715-720-2042 for more information.

Thank you.

Foster Grandparents Needed

Nutrition from the Kitchen by Diane Rasmussen

HEALTHY HARVEST

February: Potatoes

Production Tips

Pick potatoes that are good color, shaped well, firm and

smooth skin; peels should be free from bruises, cuts, dark

or soft spots or wrinkles or wilted skin and have not

started to sprout

Do not eat green potatoes, as this is toxic, so cut away

these parts

How to Eat

Eat cooked (baked, mashed, boiled, fried) as themselves

Add to stews, soups, casseroles, meat

Nutrition Information

Low in fat, cholesterol and sodium

High in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and manganese

Kindergarten Registration for 2015-16

The public elementary

schools in Chippewa Falls

are beginning to register

children for kindergarten for

the 2015-16 school year.

All children who will be five years old on or before

September 1, 2015, and who will be entering

kindergarten for the 2015-16 school year should be

registered. Registration will be held at Stillson on

Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Information will be

sent in March and we will begin phone registration

at that time.

Wisconsin’s Smarter Balanced Assessment

The Badger Exam in grades 3-8 is Wisconsin's

Smarter Balanced Assessment. It will be administered

during the last 8 weeks of the school year. Smarter

summative assessments are administered in English

Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for grades

3-8.The summative assessment will consist of two

parts: a computer adaptive test, and performance tasks

that will be taken on a computer but will not be

computer-adaptive. For more information, please go

to this website: oea.dpi.wi.gov/assessment/Smarter/resources

TWO-HOUR DELAYS

Weather Reminders

Please be sure your child leaves in the morning dressed for the weather conditions. Dressing in layers is

always a good idea. Boots, gloves, hats and snow pants should become part of their standard attire. Students

will be going outside during recess except when the actual temperature or wind chill is –6 or colder. They

will be allowed to play in the snow if dressed properly. It is also important to label your child’s clothing

and boots. Recess is an important time for social interaction. Exercise is a critical component for healthy

growth and academic success.

All students will be expected to go outside for recess.

Providing safe transportation for our student population is a top priority. Wisconsin weather is

notorious for its instant changes and erratic behavior.

This year the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District in collaboration with McDonnell

Area Catholic Schools and Chippewa Yellow Bus Company will be utilizing a TWO-HOUR

DELAY when inclement weather necessitates safer travel time.

By school district policy, inclement weather decisions must be made no later than 6:00 a.m.

We plan to communicate any weather related decisions in the following ways:

Local TV, Radio, News print

District website, district social media (Facebook, Twitter)

Campus messenger notifications, including family email, voicemails, text messages

District Mobil App alerts

Because of the unique nature of a TWO-HOUR DELAY, the following adjustments to stu-

dent schedules will be implemented:

Busses would run two hours behind their normal schedule

Buildings would begin sessions two hours behind normal start time

No breakfast would be served

School lunch would be at or around the normal time

AM BB4C would be cancelled

Head Start would be cancelled for the entire day

As we all know, Wisconsin weather conditions can change rapidly. In the rare event that a

TWO-HOUR DELAY must switch to a FULL DAY, the decision will be made no later than

8:00 a.m.

Resources of the Month by Shannon Larson

Free Legal Clinic Every fourth Wednesday of the month, the Chippewa Falls Public Library houses the Free Legal Clinic from

6:30-8 p.m. Attorneys are available to answer legal questions. The next legal clinic will occur on

Wednesday, February 25.

Guiding Good Choices On Saturday, February 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Marshfield Clinic will be offering Guiding Good Choices

which is a premier, research based drug and underage drinking prevention program for parents of children 9-

14 years old. Participants will learn specific strategies to help children avoid drug use and other adolescent

problem behaviors and develop into healthy adults. Free lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided. Be sure

to complete the program for a chance to win a $50 gift card! The free event is being held at the University of

Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Centennial Hall (Room 1920), 1698 Park Avenue in Eau Claire.

Resources of the Month

Shannon Larson

Family Support and Resource Coordinator

Phone: (715) 720-3750 Email: larsonsr@chipfalls.org

Cartridges for Cash

We are collecting empty inkjet and toner cartridges to turn in for cash! We have partnered with a

company that will pay us for our empty cartridges and issue a check for their value on a

monthly basis.

Most empty inkjet cartridges are worth $1 to $2.50 each, and some laser cartridges are worth up

to $8.00! Our “paycheck” could add up fast, so please help by bringing all the cartridges you use!

Here’s how you can help:

Don’t put empty cartridges in the trash!

Please bring all empty cartridges to the LMC.

Bring empty cartridges from home and add to the collection (and

our check!)

They will also take our recycled and refurbished cartridges to

dispose in a safe and environmentally friendly way.

Students are acknowledged for following our Stillson expectations by receiving a blue ticket from

any staff member in our building. These tickets are collected in the classroom

and turned into the office every Friday for a drawing. The tickets are entered

in the drawing. The names are announced on Channel 7 News on Monday

morning. Then the students come to the office to pick a prize. This year 2nd,

3rd, 4th, and 5th graders also have the opportunity to save their tickets and

work toward a bigger prize. This new way of collecting blue tickets is an extra

incentive for our older students.

These are the names that were drawn for January:

Kindergarten:

First:

We also had students redeem blue ticket prizes off the award menu. Congratulations:

We will continue to watch for great student behavior for our Friday drawing. Good job and

continue to encourage the 3 Bs at home!

OUR 3 BS: BE SAFE, BE RESPECTFUL AND BE RESPONSIBLE

Elianna H Peyton S Piper G Arispa S Grace W Avery M

Everett G Jacob T Josi F Maddy S Jake W Luke T

Brayden G Piper M Caleb D Brayden G Alyana L Evan M

Madelynn D Drew H Andrew A Gabby E Odessa P Jack K

Brett S Abby W Joey F Sydney L Nathan M Caidan W

Zoey E Tristyn H Tavin B Taylor C Jana S MacKenzie K

Hannah W Nefertiti J Jenna B Abbi V Ezra L Conner A

Mrs. Martinson’s Class

Mrs.Zimmerman’s Class

Mrs. Geissler’s Class

Katey C Faith S Abby B

Mrs Merconti’s Class

Katie F Connor B Koan H Madi A Ben K

Isabella S Allie D Emma S Parker C Lizzy D Maggie N

Adisyn G Kendall H Quinton F

Chippewa Area Mentor Program

Follow Stillson on Twitter

Stillson Elementary now has a Twitter account.

Follow us @ststingers to stay up to date on the most current school news!

(http://twitter.com/ststingers)

Speech/Language Screening for Three Year Olds

Speech and Language/Early Childhood

Screening for

Three and Four Year Old Children The Chippewa Falls Public School District is hosting a screening for all

three and four year old children who live in the Chippewa Falls School

District. If there are concerns regarding your child’s speech, language,

or general development, please plan to attend this screening.

Please Note: All four year old children attending BB4C will be

screened for speech and language at their BB4C site. Those BB4C

screenings are done each fall.

When: Thursday, February 19, 2015

Where: River Source Family Center 403 N. High St.,

Chippewa Falls

Time: 2pm to 6pm

No appointment is necessary for the screening. Screening should take approximately 15 minutes depending upon

the number of children attending. Come anytime within the times listed above. Please contact Vicki Johnson, SLP

BB4C Registration

Register your 4-year-old for BB4C (Chippewa Falls School District’s Pre-K Program)

Building Bridges 4 Children (BB4C), the district’s 4-year-old early learning program is accepting registrations for the 2015-16 school year beginning February 1st, 2015. BB4C is open to all children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2015. Please bring your child’s birth certificate with you when you register your child. The district has partnered with the following sites to ensure a quality early-learning program designed for children this age.

For additional information or to pick up registration materials, contact a BB4C partner site, download forms from the BB4C website (http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/bb4c/), or contact the BB4C Coordinator: Dana Sommerfeld, BB4C Coordinator 1345 Ridgewood Drive Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 715-726-2414 ext. 3004 bb4c@chipfalls.org

CESA 11 Head Start 2820 E Park Avenue Chippewa Falls 715-723-1211

Circle of Friends Early Learning Center 1750 Hallie Road Chippewa Falls 715-552-9696

Kids USA Learning Center Inc. 656 Lakeland Drive Chippewa Falls 715-726-1507

MACS–St. Charles Borromeo 429 W Spruce Street Chippewa Falls 715-723-2161

Monkey Business Early Educational Community 1300 Lowater Road Chippewa Falls 715-723-7444

Rhymes-N-Rainbows 5051 171st Street Chippewa Falls 715-723-8000

YMCA Early Learning Community 630 Miller Street Chippewa Falls 715-723-5135

123 Look @ Me Early Learning Center 2964 County Rd F Eau Claire 715-874-4779

PARENT UNIVERSITY

Nurse’s Corner

Traffic Reminders

Please BE SAFE when driving your car: The students walk across Highway J at the beginning and the end of the their school day. When the yellow lights are blinking, please reduce your speed limit and watch closely for students crossing Highway J. The speed limit is posted at 15 miles per hour when children are present.

February is National Dental Health Month!

Lifelong habits begin at home. Make dental health part of your daily

routine and share these reminders with your whole family:

►Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste,

especially after breakfast and before bedtime.

►Drinking water after eating also helps to clear your teeth of food particles.

►Floss every day. An adult should help children under the age of eight to floss.

Older children should be ready to floss on their own.

►Limit the number of times you eat snacks, especially the sticky ones and long lasting

ones.

►Visit a dentist regularly for a routine checkup and a cleaning.

►Protect your teeth by wearing a mouth guard when playing sports.

►Don’t forget to change your tooth brush regularly, and after an illness.

Sweet snack facts:

Eating a lot of snacks with sugar may cause cavities.

Every time you eat sugar, plaque in your mouth mixes with the sugar

to make

acid. The acid hurts the teeth and causes decay over time. This can be

painful!

The Bright Smiles Dental Program will be presenting information to the

2nd

and 3rd

grade students about their sealant program.

5th Grade Families-Save the Date

5th Grade Families, Please SAVE THE DATE for 6th Grade

Orientation!

The Chippewa Falls Middle School will hold two 6th grade orientation nights in

February. February 2nd will be for 5th grade families who will be having their

first child attend Chippewa Falls Middle School. February 3rd will be for 5th

grade families who are not new to the middle school and have had an older sibling

attend previously. Both events will run from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

and will be held in the middle school auditorium.

The events of orientation include:

* an introduction to the school and transition process

* an explanation from music teacher of difference performance options

* sign up for 6th grade classes

* a self-guided tour hosted by WEB Leaders

The staff of the middle school is looking forward to seeing all 5th grade

families at orientation!

Annual Notice of Special Education Referral & Evaluation

Posting Pictures on Social Media Outlets

Our students are given the opportunity to expand their learning outside of the school walls

on field trips throughout the school year. We appreciate the support we get from families to

act as chaperones so that the events can take place. We also realize there are many exciting

things happening at school that are captured by digital cameras and etc. These things are

wonderful and contribute to the education your child is receiving.

We ask that out of courtesy and respect, and for the safety of our students, that if you

choose to post pictures on social media outlets, you do not tag the pictures with names of

students other than your own. Thank you for your cooperation and your consideration of

How to Communicate With the District

Annual Notices

Be sure to read the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Annual

Notices Required by Law by clicking on the following URL:

http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/board/AnnNot.pdf

Public Attendance at School Events

The Board of Education welcomes the attendance of members of the community at athletic and other pub-lic events held by the schools in the District, but the Board also acknowledges its duty to maintain order and preserve the facilities of the District during the conduct of such events. “Upon request to the Building Administrator, submitted 24 (twenty-four) hours in advance, the District shall make reasonable accommodations including the provision of informational material in an al-ternative format as necessary for a disabled person to be able to participate in this activity.”