Huntley Elementary School Newsletter

Huntley Happenings February 3, 2017

Principal Message is located on Page 2 this month

Speakers to Come in February

Grades 1-6 will have a presentation by the Harbor House February 21-23 in their classrooms.

The presentations are developmentally appropriate and the focus is on kindness, acceptance,

tolerance, and healthy relationships. More information about grade level focus will be coming

in a letter soon.

Grades 1, 3 & 5 will hear a presentation by educators at the Sexual Assault Crisis Center on

Thursday, February 16. Their presentations are held in individual classrooms and are also de-

velopmentally appropriate. They focus on safety, including safe touch. These presentations

support our school counseling curriculum. Please look for the note in Friday’s folder.

As always, parents are welcome to join us if their schedule allows. Teachers, the office, and

Mrs. Weitermann, school counselor will have schedules closer to the presentations. Please

feel free to contact Brenda Weitermann, School Counselor (weitermannbren@aasd.k.12.wi.us)

for further information or regarding any questions or concerns you may have at this time or

closer to the presentations. Thank you for sharing your child with us!

Mission Statement

The Huntley Community believes that all children can learn.

We are dedicated to providing a positive and challenging

Environment that inspires student success.

Huntley Office

832-6255

Huntley Attendance

832-6256

Visit us on the web at

http:www.aasd.k12.wi.us/Huntley

Huntley Elementary is now on Facebook- “LIKE” Huntley to stay up to date

Huntley Happenings is

published the 1st Friday of every month

L.E.A.P

Learning, Enrichments, & Athletic Programs

The LEAP (Learning, Enrichment, and Athletic Programs) Link is an electronic flyer site that contains up-

coming community activities, events, programs and opportunities for students and families. Parents can

access and review flyers and print them if they are interested in the information. The LEAP Link can be

accessed from each school’s site under “News” or by going to www.aasd.k12.wi.us/leap.

Happy Greetings Huntley Families!

We’ve just started second semester and are half way through the school year. Much has been accomplished in the first

semester and we will continue our work forward with the same ambition and commitment.

Just a reminder to please visit us at http://huntley.aasd.k12.wi.us/. We also have a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HuntleyElementaryAASD so don’t forget to “Like” us and follow us. Updates and information about Huntley could be found on both of these sites. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please free to contact school as well. A friendly reminder about students’ attendance and how parents/guardians can help. Please come into school to sign in your child when he/she is late or when you need to pick up your child early. Each student is allowed 10 days of ab-sences for the entire school year. More information can be found at http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/parents/attendance .

We certainly want our school to be welcoming and safe for all. When dropping off or picking up students, please be

mindful to not park or stop in front of the school where buses are loading and letting our students off. There are signs

to help identify these areas. Thank you for your partnership in helping our students be safe.

As many of you already know, our winter weather in Wisconsin is unpredictable. Please keep in mind should we have a 2 Hour Delay, students should report to the school no earlier than 10:10 AM. This include Late Start days as well. There will be no supervision prior to this time and no staff at school should school be canceled due to weather condi-tions. This includes all school business and events. Please refer to our Appleton Area School District Homepage for school closing information due to extreme cold or other reasons for school cancelation http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/ or for more information on school closure information at http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/parents/school_closure_info .

Don’t forget that we have our late start on Feb. 8th and there is no school on Feb. 17th and 20th. Spring Conferences

are:

Feb. 13th 3:45-6:00

Feb. 14th 4:30-6:30

Feb. 16th 3:45-6:00

Don’t forget to stop at our bookfair in the auditorium on these nights!

Again, thank you for entrusting the education and safety of your children to the staff at Huntley Elementary School.

Sincerely,

MaiKou Heu

Associate Principal

AASD Junior Math League We have the results of the fifth and sixth grade math league competition. Congratulations to all the students who participated in the first rounds. Huntley had 12 students participate in the cluster Level Competition at the Grand Meridian! We applaud your love of math, your competitiveness, and your willingness to work hard and grow your brain!

Both our 5th and 6th grade teams won in their respective cluster! They will be moving on to compete in the District Level Competition at Kaleidoscope/Roosevelt Middle School on Feb-ruary 13th.

The following students will be participating in the Math League District Level Event on Feb-ruary 13th.

Alex Brokaw

Cal Greenslade

Garrett Hietpas

Jack Huntz

Peyton Mattson

Dylan Williamson

Brayden Hechel

Shishir Jakkam

Gavin Mattson

Rileu Stone

Ryan Tesch

Trey Truettner

Elementary Late Start Before School Program Registration Form for 2016-2017: Semester 2 Due Friday, February 3, 2017

For the 2016-2017 school year, the Appleton Area School District (AASD) is providing a free Late Start Before School Program in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley and the YMCA of the Fox Cities. The Late Start Before School Program is offered every second Wednesday of the month from 8:00-10:10 AM.

Students who are participating in the before school program MUST be registered and arrive at school between 8:00-8:30 AM. This is to ensure adequate staffing, program quality, and student safety.

If you wish to have your child/children participate in the Late Start Before School Program during the second semester, please fill out the bottom portion of this sheet and return it to the school office by Friday, February 3. If your plans change during the semester and you need to:

register for additional days, please fill out another form in the school office.

cancel your registration, please contact (Caroline- B & G Club/YMCA Coordinator) at (920-209-0174). Due to staffing limitations, parents of students who are registered but do not show up for the Late Start Before School Program will not receive a courtesy call.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Elementary Late Start Before School Program Registration Form for 2016-2017: Semester 2 Return to the school office by Friday, February 3, 2017

I am registering for the following Late Start Before School Program dates (check all that apply): _____ February 8, 2017 _____ March 8, 2017 _____April 12, 2017 _____May 10, 2017 I am registering the following students: Name: ____________________________________________ Grade: _____________ Name: ____________________________________________ Grade: _____________ Name: ____________________________________________ Grade: _____________ Name: ____________________________________________ Grade: _____________ Does your child/children have any special considerations (health, behavioral, etc.) that the Boys & Girls Club/YMCA staff need to be aware of? _____ No _____ Yes; please explain:___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact: Name: __________________________________________________ Relationship to Student(s):__________________________________ Phone Number (where can be reached between 8-10:10 AM): ________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________ Parent Signature Date

Kindergarten

Describe the

difference between

poisons and food,

and be able to

recite rules for

avoiding poisons.

Describe ways to

solve problems using

our words and a “bug

& a wish”.

1st Grade

Understand the

difference between

tattling & reporting.

Understand the

difference between

choices & decisions.

2nd Grade

Describe what a

rumor is and how

to prevent or stop

them.

Positive and nega-

tive reactions to a

person who teases.

3rd Grade

Understand what

drugs mean and how

different than medi-

cation.

How tobacco use

affects health.

4th Grade

Name different types of

decisions.

Review & discuss conse-

quences and practice

making decisions.

5th Grade

Understand and practice

decision-making steps;

discuss the “ripple” ef-

fect.

Discuss peer pressure

and role play a variety of

situations.

6th Grade

Discuss careers and the

level of education needed

for that career.

Become aware of many ca-

reers and what it may cost

to live.

How to Contact the Counselor Brenda Weitermann

Huntley Elementary School

832-6255 ext. 3806

weitermannbren@aasd.k12.wi.us

Our content topic theme for February is Self-management. Grade 6 will be working

on Career Awareness/Career Exploration. Here is a breakdown of what the students

will be learning or demonstrating.

Guidance Lessons

February 2017

Volume 6

Counselor’s Corner Counselor’s Edition

It is important that we

provide young people

with the ability to

make well-informed

and logical decisions

about themselves and

their behavior. Many

decisions students

make may have

long-term effects.

Bullying, saying no to

alcohol or smoking or

other poor decisions

are all choices that can

only be made success-

fully if the student is

well informed,

given clear guidelines

and boundaries, and

most importantly, is

surrounded by a strong

support system.

Making Choices

How you can help Things to work on:

Saying no and managing

peer pressure

Problem solving techniques

Recognize & manage

impulsive behavior & anger

Self-calming techniques

Understanding empathy

Friendship & social skills

**Source: Teachingexpertise.com

HEALTH SERVICES * P.O. Box 2019, Appleton, WI 54911 * 920-997-1399 ext. 2106

Does Good Attendance Matter?

As school nurses, we are asked to assess and monitor the health of our students. We are frequently asked to check school attendance patterns. This can be an eye-opening experience.

For instance, if a student misses 10 days per year for the lifetime of their school career, that adds up to 130 days… almost a full school year. Research and experience teach us those students with poor attendance are at greater risk for school difficulty. This is especially true as students enter middle and high school. Making up missed schoolwork is very helpful, but missed classroom instruction cannot be made up.

We try to impress upon students that there is a difference between “not feeling well” and being truly sick. We all know there are times when we do not feel 100%, but still try to make it through the day. Students understand that parents do this in order to keep their jobs. This is a real “life skill” that employers look for when hiring. They want employees they can count on to come to work. For students, school is their job.

Common sense can guide parents in deciding when a child is sick enough to be at home. If you are uncertain about sending your child to school, please call us. Sometimes a second opinion can be of help!

Not only is school attendance a legal requirement, it encourages behavior that will help your child be successful in life. So while the days of “perfect attendance” may be old fashioned, great school attendance will never go out of style!

HS-029a Rev 02/2015

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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12 13 14 15 16

JRFH collection envelopes due

17 18

Jump Rope for Heart all week in PE classes

FUTP60 Jump Rope Jam Recess

JRFH collection envelopes due

No School

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At Home Exercise Rules

1. Record the number of minutes of exercise you do outside of the school day that makes your heart beat fast and that gets you hot and sweaty.

2. For every 15 minutes of exercise outside of school, Mrs. R. will give 1 punch on a student’s walk/run punch card

at school.

3. Please send all completed logs to Mrs. Rushkofske

4. Each punch card has 17 punches on it which equals 5 Miles.

5. For every 26.2 Miles a student does, Mrs. R will give them a medal.

6. When a student reaches a 100-mile marker, they will receive a medal and can pick a prize.

7. Any student who reaches 200 miles will receive a Golden Shoe Trophy at the end of the school year.

8. Students will get 10 punches on their walk/run card for any community fun run they participate in Name:__________________________________ Total Number of minutes:___________________________ Teacher:_________________________________ Parent Signature:_________________________________

February 1, 2017

Mrs. Rushkofske RUSHKOFSKEJILL@aasd.k12.wi.us 997-1399 x3823

Mrs. Kaphingst KAPHINGSTMARGE@aasd.k12.wi.us997-1399x3860 What’s going on in Physical Education? In honor of National Heart Month, Huntley students will have a chance to participate in a variety of heart healthy events.

1. Huntley will be having a Jump Rope for Heart event during the week of February 13th-16th. Students will be doing a variety of jump rope skills during physical education classes. Students participating in the JRFH fundraiser, should return all envelopes by February 16th to Mrs. Rushkofske.

2. Our FUTP60 team will be hosting a Jump Rope Jam Recess on February 15th during lunch recess. Students will get a chance to jump rope while listening to some fun music.

3. All students will get to participate in a FUTP60 Mooovin’ and Smoothin’ event in their classroom. Students will do a vigorous brain break in their classroom followed by a lesson on how to make a nutritious smoothie for a taste test. A big thank you to FUTP60 who chose our school to receive a Ninja blender to promote healthy eating.

During February, students in grades 3-6 will also be working on basketball skills. Students will learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot a basketball to work on hand-eye coordination. They will play a variety of lead-up games to work on their invasion skills. Students in grades K-2 will also be working on hand-eye coordination skills through bouncing, catching, and dribbling activities.

Notes and Reminders: Gym Shoes Needed We are in need of gently used tennis shoes in sizes 11-4. Our extra supply of shoes for those in need has become very small. If you have a pair that you would like to donate, please have your child drop them off to Mrs. R. in the gym. Thank you!

Medical Excuses If your child needs to be out of Physical Education class for more than 2 days for any medical reason, please send a doctor’s note. If your child is going to be out for a long length of time-- for let’s say a broken leg-- please ask the doctor what your child can do. (Ex. Dribble a ball from a chair, etc.) It’s hard for kids to sit and watch their peers having fun working on their skills. Most of our activities can be adapted so they are able to safely participate in class.

Morning Intramurals for Grades 4-6 from 7:30am 8:10am. All students must have a permission slip on file to participate.

5K RUN/WALKFriday, March 31, 2017

6:00 P.M.

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to be HOT and SUNNY or

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we get and we don’t throw a fit!

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FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017

RACE DAY AGENDA

5K RUN/WALK

Profits from the OSI ~ Miron Construction April Fools’ 5K go to

Appleton North, East & West athletic programs

REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP

7th ANNUAL APRIL FOOLS’ 5K:

A FAMILY EVENT

LAMERS SHUTTLE SERVICE

POST-RACE FUN AT APPLETON NORTH

POST-RACE PARTY AT THE STONEYARDEVENT RESOURCES

APRIL FOOLS’ 5K AWARDS

CONTACT INFORMATION

BE A SUPERHERO!

REGISTER ONLINE AT: ACTIVE.COM

Name _________________________________________

Address ________________________________________

City __________________ State ______ Zip __________

email * ________________________________________ * Required for race correspondence

Phone _________________________________________

Date of Birth: ___________ Age on Race Day: _______

Gender: M F ADULT long sleeve tech shirt XS S M L XL XXL YOUTH long sleeve tech shirt S M L XL No shirt option, includes finisher medal ($10) Add on Custom April Fools’ 5K headband ($12) Amount Enclosed: $ ______________

WAIVER & RELEASE FORMWaiver: I understand that running a race is a potentially dangerous activity. I should not enter and compete unless I am able and properly trained. I agree to abide by a decision of a race official, relative to my ability, to safely complete the race. I assume all risks associated with competing in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, effects of the weather including, cold, high heat or humidity, traffic and conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act in my behalf, waive and release all race officials and agents, the City of Appleton, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of persons not named in this waiver.

SIGNATURE of ENTRANT DATE

SIGNATURE of PARENT/GUARDIAN (if under 18) DATE

Drop off at OSI or Mail to: Courtney Vosters, Orthopedic & Sports Institute2105 E. Enterprise Ave., Appleton, WI 54913

Please make checks payable to: Appleton North Booster Club/5K

ADULT FEE:By 1/31/17: $25By 3/13/17: $30After 3/13/17: $35 STUDENT FEE:By 3/13/17: $18After 3/13/17: $23Ages 18 & under $18 includes long sleeve custom technical shirt and finisher medal. ($10 no shirt option, includes finisher medal)No refunds. Registration fees are non-transferable. All 5K participants must complete a waiver on or before race day. Please be sure to read and sign the enclosed waiver and re-lease. Use one form per person. This form may be duplicated.

Fee includes long sleeve custom technical shirt

AWARDS will be presented to the overall male and female finishers. Also, awards to the first three male/female age group finishers (excluding overall winners).

Age groups: 9 & under, 10-14,15-19, 20-24, etc.

The top 3 male and female overall finishers receive free entrance for the 2018 April Fools’ 5K!

Costume must be worn the entire race. Costume contest and awards will take place intermittently during the race medal ceremony.

Overall Most Attention-Getting Superhero winner earns a $150 Scheels gift card or enter in the group theme category (2-5 participants) for a chance to share a $150 Scheels gift card.

Courtney Vosters, AASD Program Director Orthopedic & Sports Institute920.277.1722courtney.vosters@osifv.com

Wednesday, March 29: OSI from 3 – 6 P.M.Thursday, March 30: OSI from 3 – 6 P.M. Friday, March 31: OSI from 3 – 5:15 P.M.

3 – 5:15 P.M. Registration & Packet Pick-Up at OSI

6 P.M. April Fools’ 5K Run/Walk Begins at OSI

Immediately following the race: Race Awards, Most Attention-Getting Superhero Prizes and Family Fun Activities at Appleton North High School.

8 P.M. – Close: Post-Race Party sponsored by The Stoneyard, featuring local band RPM.

Competitive and recreational 5K will start at OSI and finish at Appleton North. This flat and fast 3.1 mile chip times course is perfect for all ages.

Strollers and wagons are welcome! However, for the safety of all participants, we encourage you to begin towards the back of the starting area.

Lamers will be providing shuttle services between OSI & Appleton North. Participants are encouraged to park at Appleton North and be shuttled to OSI to decrease parking congestion.

4:30 – 5:30 P.M. Pre-Race Shuttles

6:30 – 8 P.M. Post-Race Shuttles

Join us for family activities, music, and snacks at the conclusion of the 5K.

8 P.M. – Close: Entertainment by local band RPM. Must be 21 years of age or older and show I.D.Wear your April Fools’ race shirt, bib, or volunteer shirt for a chance to win prizes!

The area’s only April Fools’ Fun Run/Walk, and it’s happening here at OSI at 6 P.M.(please register online @ www.active.com) ADULT FEE: By 1/31/17: $25By 3/13/17: $30After 3/13/17: $35Fee includes long sleeve custom technical shirt.

STUDENT FEE:By 3/13/17: $18After 3/13/17: $23Ages 18 & under $18 includes long sleeve custom technical shirt and finisher medal. ($10 no shirt option, includes finisher medal)

ENTRIES: Entries received after Monday, March 13, are NOT guaranteed custom shirt or youth finisher medal.

Visit osifv.com for event details, directions, and registration forms. “Like” our April Fools’ 5K Facebook page to receive race updates.

Conversation Cafe

February 21st 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Madison Middle School LMC

Join us for a presentation about Career Based Learning (CBL)

We’ll cover: The Parent’s Role in the New Academic Career Planning/Process (ACP) Where are our graduates pursuing their post high school education and in

what fields? Career and Life Skills AASD/Grading for Learning On-Line Tool Career Cruising Career Based Learning PreK-12 and learning opportunities outside of the

classroom

FEBRUARY SPOTLIGHTBOOK FAIR

The Book Fair is happening duringParent Teacher Conferences on February 13th, 14th & 16th

in the auditorium.

Proceeds from the Book Fair help put Books and Supplies in Huntley Classrooms!

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FEBRUARY CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

February 7, 2017 PTO Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. February 8, 2017 2 Hour Late StartFebruary 17 & 20, 2017 No School – Staff DevelopmentFebruary 21, 2017 Career Based Learning Café

Madison Middle School 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Looking Ahead: March 3, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. – All School Movie

Watch for the Spring Huntley Apparel Sale!New this Year, Appleton North Lighting apparel!

The next PTO meeting is on

February 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., in the Library.

We look forward to seeing you!

If you can help by donating your time or food for the staff appreciation meal on February 14, 2017,

please email HuntleyPTO@gmail.com.