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December 9, 2016
December 15—Music Program—
GR 2 & 3—6:30pm
December 16—Early Release Day—
dismiss at 12:40pm
December 16—Moonlight Hike/
EcoPark—7pm
December 26-Decembe r 30—No
School
January 2, 2017—School Resumes
Principal’s Corner
Our 5th grade students have been busy this past month. We
held our annual DARE Graduation on November 29th when
we recognized our 5th graders for their completion of the
DARE Program. Officer Kevin Bauer was the DARE Officer
this year and we want to thank him for all of his support of our
students this first semester. Congratulations to all 5th graders.
This past Wednesday our 5th graders went to an elderly living
facility, Salem Terrace, where they sang songs, played their
string instruments, presented the residents with a number of
items they made and played games with them. I want to
thank Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs. Buchanan, Mr. Maus and Mrs.
Rasmussen for organizing this event and for allowing our
students this experience of connecting with elderly in the area.
I have been fortunate to be able to attend this event each year
and I am always impressed by our students as I watch them
interact with the elderly.
The 2nd & 3rd graders will be presenting a concert this coming
Thursday, December 15th at 6:30 in our school gym. Our
music teacher, Mrs. Schmidt, has been working hard these
past many weeks to help to get students prepared. We look
forward to seeing many of you here this Thursday evening.
There is an exciting event coming up Friday, December 16th
beginning at 7:00 at the EcoPark. One of our third grade teachers, Deb Klaeser, has organized a Moonlight Hike. This
hike across the marsh trail is open to all families and will be led by the Education Direction at the park, Stephanie Hannah.
Snacks and hot chocolate will be provided at the center. We are excited to offer this experience to all families and friends
of Summit Environmental School.
Dirk Hunter, Principal
DATES TO REMEMBER
It is the policy of the School District
of La Crosse, pursuant to s.118.13
WI Statute and P19, that no person
– on the basis of sex, race, reli-
gion, national origin, ancestry,
creed, pregnancy, marital or pa-
rental status, sexual orientation or
physical, mental, emotional, or
learning disability, may be denied
admission to any public school in
this district or be denied participa-
tion in, benefits of, or be discrimi-
nated against in any curricular, co
-extra-curricular, pupil services,
recreational, or other program or
activities.
1800 Lakeshore Dr La Crosse WI 54603
(608) 789-7980
(608) 789-7175 fax
Check us out—we’re on the
WEB!
www.lacrosseschools.org/
Summit
The Art Room needs your help to collect and gather plastic bottle caps to use in a variety of art and school wide projects. The bottle caps can be from any household grocery item. Milk jugs, OJ boxes, sour cream/yogurt lids, detergent lids, soda pop lids, water bottle lids, shampoo caps, etc. As long as they are plastic...any color and any size will work. I would request that the donated caps be PRE-CLEANED-VERY-WELL. Usually a rinsing with soap and water will do. Thank you for all your support and dedication to this project for our school and community. If any questions, please feel free to contact me. Mrs. Brudos—Art Teacher - 789-8828 or [email protected]
Congratulations to our four teachers for recently receiving grants from the LaCrosse Public
Education Foundation:
Kasey Pomeroy—Interactive White Board
Carissa Brudos—Artist in Residence this Spring
Tracy Taylor-Johnson—Training for District Staff on Mental Health
Mary Zong—Additional Reading supplies to support Second Language Students
Mrs. Pomeroy
receiving
her
award!
DARE GRADUATION
Grade Five
Visiting
Salem
Terrace
Strings Students Performing at
Salem Terrance in West Salem
ART NEWS
Congratulations to December’s Artists of the Month:
Jaxsyn Christenson, Annalise Hall, Hannah Korish, Somerled Myers,
Tatiyanna Piggot, Sam Wilke, Sao Thao, Sophie Sila, Jadon Voves, Autumn
Merrell Brownfield, Kaylene Thor and Colten Davis.
Great job demonstrating leadership and inspiration to all students!
Please don’t forget to like Summit Environmental School Art facebook page
to see what is happening in the art room school and community in our visual
arts program.
Artfully Yours,
Carissa Brudos/Art Specialist
608-789-8828
GRADE 2 & 3 MUSIC PROGRAM
Thursday, December 15th
6:30pm
Dear Summit Environmental Families,
December is a very busy time. It’s not only a time for holiday traditions and
travel, but it’s also a time to give to others. In our L.M.C., Student Council has set up
Summit’s “Giving Tree.” This year Student Council has decided to donate to WAFER.
If you are able to donate, please send non-perishable food items to school with your
child. We will be collecting food from Monday, December 12 till Thursday, December
22. Here is a list of non-perishable foods to consider.
Box of Crackers Box of Cereal Jars of peanut butter Canned fruits and vegtables Canned soup Canned meals (ravoli, etc) Applesauce Pudding Fruit cups Granola bars Power bars Cereal bars
Thank you for all your support! Summit Environmental Student Council
Classroom Gifts We know what a struggle it can be to buy gifts during the holiday season. Each year families purchase gifts for classroom teachers and other staff. This is so very thoughtful…but unnecessary and stressful! We have a suggestion that may make it easier. If your child would like to purchase a gift…a gift for their classroom would be wonderful (and greatly appreciated)! We’ve attached classroom gift ideas from Summit teachers. Our hope is that this reduces the stress that families feel both financially and otherwise. This will also provide teachers with items they can use in their classrooms. Although your thoughtfulness is always appreciated, please remember it is not necessary to provide ANY school staff with gifts.
We wish you a happy holiday season! Summit Environmental School PTO
Early Childhood -big ink pads for stamps (non-toxic) -board books Preschool – Mrs. Ward -View master slides -Puzzles -Books -Playdoh or Playdoh tools -Glitter glue -Watercolor paints -Lego kits or Lego people Preschool – Mrs. Leon -School glue -Paper towels -Play doh -Watercolors (Crayola Brand) Kindergarten's wish list: -play dough purchased or homemade is great -x large stamp pads (Stamp-In-Hand has them) -pom poms -colored beads (pony, wood, anything) -letters or number beads -Gift certificates (Target, Dollar General or $ Store, Walgreens, Shopko, Barnes and Noble, Michaels or Hobby Lobby) -decks of cards First Grade -gift cards from local stores to purchase classroom supplies Second Grade Team -Gift certificates for Barnes and Noble -Gift certificates (Shopko, Target, office supply or craft stores) -Board games (Guess Who, Sorry, Connect 4, -Jenga, Battleship, Pictionary Jr., etc.) -Lego kits or small Lego people -Books -Twistable colored pencils -Stickers -Contact paper (clear or patterned) -Paper plates and cups
Third Grade -gift certicates for Walgreens/Target, etc. for photo processing /supplies. -Barnes and Noble/ Dollar store Gift certificates -ziplock baggies, quart and gallon size -bug boxes -games for rainy days Apples to Apples, Chess, puzzles etc. -Sani-whips -Fidgits (Mrs. Johnson) -dry erase markers Fourth Grade -pencils -dry erase markers -post-its -Lysol wipes -hand sanitizer Fifth Grade -hand sanitizer -yarn -dry erase markers -lots of post-it notes -pencils -manual pencil sharpeners -3 D puzzles (Rubik snake) Mrs. Buchanan – Strings teacher -boxes of violin or cello rosin (The boxes are $5 each & can be purchased at any of our local music stores including Old Towne Strings, SSE Music, & Leithold’s) Mrs. Brudos - Art -masking tape -fine, ultra-fine tip sharpies. Mrs. Planavsky -Volume limiting headphones -Barnes and Noble Gift certificate (to add books to the classroom library)
SUMMIT MOONLIGHT ACTIVITIES 2016/17 Friday, December 16WHEN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH! 7:00-8:30 (these are flexible times, leave early if you need to)
WHERE: MYRICK HIXON ECOPARK- Address:789 Myrick Park Dr. (gather in the building.)
PARKING: Use the lot east of the building, if full…use the lot south of the building located up the hill near Kid’s Coulee play area.
WHAT: HIKE UNDER THE MOONLIGHT (hopefully), ACROSS THE MARSH TRAIL, TO THE GIANT COTTONWOOD FOR STORYTELLING WITH THE FROST’S. Snacks and hot chocolate will be provided at the center. Possibly some hands on eco-park critter exploration!
BRING: snow pants or blankets to sit on at the tree, no flashlights needed
Thursday, January 12WHEN: THURSDAY, JANUARY 12TH 7:00-8:30 (leave early if needed)
WHERE: MYRICK HIXON ECOPARK (gather in the building)
PARKING: Same as above
WHAT: GET OUT ON THE MARSH ICE AND BUILD SHELTERS, FORTS, SNOW SCULPTURESThen go warm up with hot chocolate and roast marshmallows over the fireplace in the Myrick Gun Shelter.
BRING: snow pants and warm clothes, no flashlights needed
***Save the Date!!!! -Friday, February 10***** (Flashlights WILL be useful on this one-more details later)
As we know experiences outdoors with children are priceless, so we hope you can join our Summit community in 2016/17 and share experiences with children under the full moon.
Each month, look for more details in our newsletters on these upcoming events.. Feel free to bring children of all ages, grandparents and neighbors along!!!
We hope you can join us!!The Summit staff
2017 Give Kids a Smile® Day
On February 3, 2017, several La Crosse area dentists will be providing free dental care to underserved and uninsured children (up to age 17).
Sign Up: To receive care for your child(ren), sign up at bit.ly/gkaslacrosse
After you submit the form, we will contact you in early January to schedule your appointment on February 3.
More information: www.facebook.com/gkaslacrosse/
About: Each year, thousands of dentists across the country help underserved children get the oral health care they need. Give Kids A Smile® is an annual volunteer program that provides free educational, preventive and restorative services to children. Last year, we worked together to provide care to more than 350,000 kids. Give Kids A Smile® is an American Dental Association event.
Questions? [email protected] | 608-406-2831
10/21/2016-Summit Environment Parent Teacher Organization Updates
16/17 Meeting dates:
January 12
February 9
March 9
April TBD
May 11
End of year wrap up- TBD
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Please continue to collect and donate Kwik Trip Milk Caps and Box Tops as this money is used to fund PTO sponsored activities!
Thank you so all who have donated to the PTO through the Fall Fundraising form sent home- we received almost $450 in donations! We appreciate the generosity of our parents and guardians!
Questions? Please contact us!
Kelly Raymer- President
Jessica McGough- Vice President
Jaime Culbert- Treasurer
Carol Gesvain- Secretary
Summit Environmental School Telephone and Email Extensions 2016‐2017Name Extension Position EmailAdams, Janice 789‐8822 EC Teacher [email protected]
Alderman, Lauri 789‐7980, ext 4085 Teacher Assistant [email protected]
Ammann, Julie 789‐7980, ext 4086 Teacher Assistant [email protected]
Anderson, Karen 789‐8823 Gr1 Teacher [email protected]
Baird, Kevin 789‐8824 Gr2 Teacher [email protected]
Beecher, Jessica 789‐8826 Gr4 Teacher [email protected]
Boyer, Lisa 789‐8827 Adaptive PE Teacher [email protected]
Brey, Megan 789‐8858 Speech [email protected]
Brudos, Carissa 789‐8828 Art Teacher [email protected]
Buchanan, Marianne 789‐8829 Strings Teacher [email protected]
Burritt, Vicki 789‐8830 Speech [email protected]
Carson, Kathy 789‐8859 Psychologist [email protected]
ELL 789‐8861 Summit ELL
Fechner, Wendy 789‐8831 KG Teacher [email protected]
Fox, Lindsey 789‐8833 EC Teacher [email protected]
Franzini, Kris 789‐8834 Gr4 Teacher [email protected]
Freybler, Mike 789‐8818 Building Engineer [email protected]
Graham, Scott 789‐8835 Gr3 Teacher [email protected]
Harter, Keith 789‐8818 Custodian [email protected]
Hillestad, Tami 789‐8837 Instructional Coach [email protected]
Hueners, Paula 789‐8838 Occupational Therapy [email protected]
Hunter, Dirk 789‐8815 Principal [email protected]
Jensen, JoLynn 789‐8839 Gr2 Teacher [email protected]
Johnson, Shelley School Nurse [email protected]
Kadlec, Lori 789‐7980, ext 4088 Teacher Assistant [email protected]
Keilen, Julie 789‐7980, ext 4060 Teacher Assistant [email protected]
Kielley, Faye 789‐8821 Cook Manager [email protected]
Klaeser, Deb 789‐8850 Gr3 Teacher [email protected]
Leon, Cathy 789‐8842 K4 Teacher [email protected]
Maus, Marty 789‐8840 Gr5 Teacher [email protected]
Maxwell, Darcy 789‐8841 LMC Director [email protected]
Michels, John 789‐8817 Health Assistant [email protected]
Name Extension Position EmailMiller, Julie 789‐7980, ext 4063 Teacher Assistant [email protected]
Niebuhr, Terry 789‐7980, ext 4089 Teacher Assistant [email protected]
Ofte, Deb 789‐8843 KG Teacher [email protected]
O'Keefe, Nick 789‐8844 PE Teacher [email protected]
Olson, Jen 789‐7980, ext 4090 Teacher Assistant [email protected]
Planavsky, Lila 789‐8825 ID Teacher [email protected]
Pomeroy, Kasey 789‐8836 ID Teacher [email protected]
Rand, Lori 789‐7980, ext 4091 Teacher Assistant [email protected]
Rasmussen, Erica 789‐8845 Gr5 Teacher [email protected]
Rieber, Diane 789‐7980, ext 4172 Teacher Assistant [email protected]
Rosson, Sally 789‐7980, ext 4093 Teacher Assistant [email protected]
Schauer, Beth 789‐8846 ID Teacher [email protected]
Schmidt, Morgan 789‐8832 Music Teacher [email protected]
Schneyer, Treena 789‐8847 Title One Teacher [email protected]
Schott, Beth 789‐8860 Title One Teacher [email protected]
Shay, Lindsey 789‐7980, ext 4083 Physical Therapist [email protected]
Shepard, Stephanie 789‐8848 Gr1 Teacher [email protected]
Stanton, Damian 789‐8849 Gr2 Teacher [email protected]
Streigel, Bobbie Jo 789‐8821 Cook [email protected]
Swan‐Coady, Jacquie 789‐7980, ext 4094 Teacher Assistant [email protected]
Taylor‐Johnson, Tracy 789‐8851 Gr3 Teacher [email protected]
Tooke, Tami 789‐8816 Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Trussoni, Cindy 789‐8821 Cook [email protected]
Veum, Tabatha 789‐8852 Social Worker [email protected]
Wappler, Jennifer 789‐8853 Gr1 Teacher [email protected]
Ward, Cheryl 789‐8854 K4 Teacher [email protected]
Wolfe, Ann 789‐7980, ext 4097 Teacher Assistant [email protected]
Yang, Kazoua 789‐7980, ext 4173 Teacher Assistant [email protected]
Zachman, Kim 789‐8856 LD Teacher [email protected]
Zigler, Joann 789‐8857 KG Teacher [email protected]
Zong, Mary 789‐8861 ELL Teacher [email protected]
Nutrition Info
One cup of carrots has 52 calories.
Carrots provide vitamins A & C and fiber.
Fun Facts
Carrots were originally grown as medicine and not food.
Despite what you see in cartoons, hares, which are wild rabbits, do not eat carrots.
Carrot varieties grown in the US are usually orange, but can also be yellow, white, red, and purple.
Uses
Carrots are a great addition to stir frys, cakes, quick breads, soups, coleslaws, casseroles, and side salads.
Add shredded carrots to your raw beef or turkey before making burgers.
Family Friendly Activities
Cook carrots and conduct a taste test using several different seasonings such as ginger, parsley, garlic and honey.
Ask your child to compare the texture, size, color, taste and shape of carrots to other vegetables.
Farm2School Updates
The Harvest of the Month Calendar for the spring semester is confirmed! Here is a sneak peek at what you will see in 2017:
January – Eggs April – Edamame February – Mushrooms May – Garlic March – Winter squash June – Strawberries
Pick:
•Choose firm, bright carrots without cracks that look
slightly moist.
•Large carrots with the greens attached will have the
sweetest flavor.
Store:
•Remove the greens from carrots and store tightly sealed in a plastic bag in refrigerator
for up to two weeks.
Prepare:
•The peel of the carrot is edible; gently scrub and rinse
carrots prior to eating.
•Enjoy carrots raw or cooked by microwaving, steaming,
sautéing, roasting or baking.
The Harvest of the Month is a partnership between La Crosse County Health Department’s Foot Steps to Health initiative, the La Crosse County Farm2School Program, area school districts and the community. Funding for this project was
provided by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health from the Wisconsin Partnership Program.
December Carrots
Rainbow Roasted Roots
Serves 10 (1/2 cup per serving)
Ingredients:1 pound carrots (scrubbed and sliced)
1 pound sweet potatoes (scrubbed and cubed) 1 pound potatoes (scrubbed and cubed)
1 pound beets (peeled and cubed)
2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl mix all ingredients. Place
mixture onto a sheet pan and roast for 25-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned. Add onion, garlic or other veggies for a twist!
For more information on Farm2School visit www.GetActiveLaCrosse.org
Coulee Region Farm2School is a partnership between La Crosse County Health Department, Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare, Gundersen Health System, and the
School Districts of Bangor, Holmen, La Crescent-Hokah, La Crosse, Onalaska, and West Salem.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LA CROSSE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
May 2017
M T W T F
1 2 3 4 5 158
8 9 10 11 12E 163
15 16 17 18 19 168
22 23 24 25 26 173
29 30 31 175
June 2017
M T W T F
1Q 2 176
5 6 7 8 9
12 13 14 15 16
19 20 21 22 23
26 27 28 29 30
First semester ends- January 13 Second semester ends- June 1 End of Quarter - November 8, January 13, March 24, June 1
Pupil Progress Conference First semester - October 17 12:00-8:00 pm; 4 additional evening hours identified on the narrative version of calendar Second semester - March 13 12:00-8:00 pm; 4 additional evening hours identified on the narrative version of calendar
September 2016
M T W T F
1 2 2
5 6 7 8 9 6
12 13 14 15 16 11
19 20 21 22 23 16
26 27 28 29 30 21
October 2016
M T W T F
3 4 5 6 7 26
10 11 12 13 14E 31
17P 18 19 20 21 35
24 25 26 27 28 38
31 39
August 2016
M T W T F
1 2 3 4 5
8 9 10 11 12
15 16 17 18 19
22 23 24 25 26
29 30 31
November 2016
M T W T F
1 2 3 4 43
7 8Q 9 10 11E 48
14 15 16 17 18 53
21 22 23 24 25 55
28 29 30 58
December 2016
M T W T F
1 2 60
5 6 7 8 9 65
12 13 14 15 16E 70
19 20 21 22 23 75
26 27 28 29 30
M T W T F
2 3 4 5 6 80
9 10 11 12 13QE 85
16 17 18 19 20 89
23 24 25 26 27 94
30 31 96
January 2017
March 2017
M T W T F
1 2 3 118
6 7 8 9 10E 123
13P 14 15 16 17 127
20 21 22 23 24Q 132
27 28 29 30 31 136
February 2017
M T W T F
1 2 3 99
6 7 8 9 10E 104
13 14 15 16 17 108
20 21 22 23 24 113
27 28 115
April 2017
M T W T F
3 4 5 6 7E 141
10 11 12 13 14 144
17 18 19 20 21 148
24 25 26 27 28 153
First/Last Student Day Staff Development Days Holidays Convention P Pupil Progress Conference Non-Attendance for Students Non-Attendance for Students & Non-Contract for Teachers Q End of Quarter New teacher induction E Early release day
Should more than one school day be lost due to an emergency closing, students and teachers will follow the schedule below: 1st day missed = Waived 2nd day missed = June 2nd After 2 missed = Minutes will be added to schedule to lengthen day
REV. 9/29/2015
REV. 9/29/2015
2016-2017 School Year Calendar
STAFF DEVELOPMENT/TEACHERPREPARATION DAYS AUGUST 29, 30 AND 31, 2016 Schools not in session.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2016 Schools not in session.
EARLY RELEASE DAY OCTOBER 14, 2016 – Students dismissed early.
PUPIL PROGRESS CONFERENCE OCTOBER 17, 2016 (all schools) 12:00 – 8:00 P.M. Schools not in session AND OCTOBER 19, 2016 (high schools) 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. OCTOBER 11, 2016 (middle schools) 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. OCTOBER 20, 2016 (elementary schools) 4:00 – 8:00 P.M.
NO SCHOOL OCTOBER 31, 2016 Schools not in session.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY NOVEMBER 1, 2016 Schools not in session.
EARLY RELEASE DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2016 – Students dismissed early.
NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 23, 2016 Schools not in session.
THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 24 AND 25, 2016 Schools not in session.
EARLY RELEASE DAY DECEMBER 16, 2016 – Students dismissed early.
WINTER BREAK DECEMBER 2630, 2016 Schools not in session.Schools resume January 2, 2017.
EARLY RELEASE DAY JANUARY 13, 2017 – Students dismissed early.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY JANUARY 16, 2017 Schools not in session.
EARLY RELEASE DAY FEBRUARY 10, 2017 – Students dismissed early.
CONVENTION FEBRUARY 17, 2017 – Schools not in session.
EARLY RELEASE DAY MARCH 10, 2017 – Students dismissed early.
PUPIL PROGRESS CONFERENCE MARCH 13, 2017 (all schools) 12:00 – 8:00 P.M. Schools not in session. AND MARCH 15, 2017 (high schools) 4:00 – 8:00 PM MARCH 7, 2017 (middle schools) 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. MARCH 16, 2017 (elementary schools) 4:00 – 8:00 P.M.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY MARCH 27, 2017 Schools not in session.
EARLY RELEASE DAY APRIL 7, 2017 Students released early.
SPRING BREAK APRIL 1317, 2017 Schools not in session.Classes resume April 18, 2017.
EARLY RELEASE DAY MAY 12, 2017 Students released early.
MEMORIAL DAY MAY 29, 2017 Schools not in session.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL JUNE 1, 2017
