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DE SOTO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

SUMMER 2012

NEWSLETTER

Marty Kirchhof Remembers

My career at De Soto High School began in 1985, when I was hired to teach Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Medical Terminology. In 1990 I was transferred to “replacement” principal, which then became a permanent posi-tion for me until my retirement at the end of this school year. I have spent several years on the board of The Family and Children’s Center and I have been a meeting facilitator for the Ridge and Valley Principals Association. I feel very fortunate to have worked over the past 27 years at De Soto with a great secretarial staff which no school can function without, a group of enthusiastic and dedicated teachers, and support personnel who were willing to go the extra mile. My greatest concerns over the years have been for the safety of each student, and to give each student the oppor-tunity to excel in an educational atmosphere that provided students with the courses necessary to get a job or go to college. The “opportunities” exist to take advanced placement courses, transcripted credit courses for college cred-it, hands-on technical courses, and a variety of extra curricular activities, but it’s up to the students, with the help of their parents, to make the right choices during their high school career. I have enjoyed various non-educational events during my years in education. I have had to dress up as a woman, kiss a pig, take a pie in the face, and I played practical jokes on other teachers. I don’t recall any student thanking me for yelling at them to get to class, breaking up a fight, or the everyday stuff a principal does to keep a school running, but as a teacher, I have had many students thank me for being a teacher who prepared them for college. Those are the memories I will take into retirement. Thank you to all my colleagues for your support and friendship over the years.

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Elementary Summer School

The elementary summer school program has been expanded to offer an additional program in August this summer. Sum-mer school sessions will be offered at Stoddard and Prairie View. The district will provide bus transportation. The school district will also be providing free breakfast and free lunch to all students in the De Soto School District. Any students in the district may eat free breakfast at Prairie View or Stoddard Schools from 8:00-8:30 and lunch from 11:30-12:00. Session 1: Three week program from June 11- June 29. Classes will run from 8:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. with free breakfast starting at 8:00.

Session 2: Free swimming lessons for grades PK-5 at Lansing Pool July 2- July 13. Bus transportation will be provided. There will be no swimming lessons on July 4th. Session 3: Two week “Jump Start” program from August 6th- August 17th.

If you have any questions or if you would like to enroll your child/children in summer school please call: Stoddard Elementary 457-2101 Prairie View Elementary 648-2227

Summer School for Students Grades 6-12 This year, Summer School is available for middle and high school students. Classes will be held at Stoddard Elementary. Summer school will begin on Monday, June 11 and conclude on Friday, June 29 for credit recovery purposes. Classes will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will be completed by 1:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to students at no charge. The school district provides bus services at designated pickup locations for students during Summer School. In addition, this year there are several exploratory opportunities for students. Specific course information is listed. If you are inter-ested in enrolling your child in summer school this year for credit recovery purposes, please contact Mrs. Kilburg at 648-0115. If you are interested in enrolling your child in an exploratory course please contact the instructor directly. Summer on the River

Instructor: Mr. Crandall dcra@desoto.k12.wi.us 648-3311 ext. 144

Summer on the River” is about water and how it is the boon and bane of man, animals, and plants. The purpose of “Summer on the River” is to generate interest amongst the students about the Mississippi River and its contributions to the plants, animals, and humans who live along its expansive river valley. Students will learn the history of the Missis-sippi River from Ice Age times to the present the effect of the lock and dam system on the river, river-oriented occupa-tions, recreational boating on the river, commercial and recreational fishing on the river, and how the river has changed the landscape over the course of thousands of years.

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Students will be introduced to men and women who have played and continue to play a role in the river’s his-tory. Through them, “Summer on the River” students, we hope, will come to further appreciate the mightiest of North American rivers. Mr. Crandall will further the students’ learning with lessons that focus on science, geography and math. Such things as the geographic and demographic compositions of the river valley and bluffs will be discussed, as will mathematical principals that allow students to determine such things as water velocity, volume, and the heights of the surrounding bluffs.

“Summer on the River” students will discern the similarities and differences of nature’s use of water com-pared to the water usages of human beings. In that respect, students awareness of the importance of conserv-ing water and how that is essential to preserving the unique way of life of river valley residents will grow. Summer on the River will be held from June 11-29 from 8:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

Weight Training and ACCESS

Weight Training Instructor: Evan Wick ewick@desoto.k12.wi.us 648-2227 ext. 525

This course is intended to build core strength and flexibility for our student-athletes. Students will have a set program to follow on a daily and weekly basis. A mix of circuit and strength training will be used to give stu-dents a full workout throughout the course.

This course is open to both boys & girls currently in 7th- 11th grade and will run M-F from 8 AM-11AM start-ing June 11th. Instructors for this portion of the course are Ev Wick, Mike Parker, and Kelly Olson.

The weight room will also be open during alternate times throughout the summer to accommodate students. Check the weekly schedule for more information.

Please contact Evan Wick if you have any questions.

ACCESS – (Agility, Conditioning, Core, Endurance, Strength, Speed) Instructor: Marge Brutscher mbrutscher@desoto.k12.wi.us 648-3311 ext. 135 Focus is for athletes and on - strength and speed. We will work on Speed, Agility, Power, Conditioning, Bal-ance, Endurance, Flexibility, and Strength to make each student a better athlete. This will be offered with the weight training program for the summer for anyone who is interested in getting in shape. This training pro-gram will incorporate low-, moderate-, or high-intensity exercises, based on the developmental needs of the individual. It is not intended for just football players but for anyone with an interest to become more fit. It is open to all students currently in grades 7-11.

Each workout session will last approximately one hour and this does not include the weight training portion. There will be three sections of ACCESS class daily starting at 8, 9, and 10 AM and will run Monday-Thursday during the dates of June 11-July 27 & August 6-August 17. Please contact Marge Brutscher if you are interested.

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ABOUT BOATING SAFELY Lead Instructor: Jim Bertram, Prairie du Chien Flotilla 608-782-3323 Contact: Andrea Christopherson achr@desoto.k12.wi

608-648-0148 The course addresses the following boating topics: introduction to boating, boating laws, boat safety equipment, safe boating, navigation, boating problems, trailering, storing and protecting your boat, hunting/fishing, water-skiing and river boating. The course will include activities outside the classroom which will support knowledge of boating safety. A Wisconsin Conservation Warden will address the boating safety class using the “Handbook of Wisconsin Boating Laws and Responsibilities.” An individual who successfully completes the course and exam is awarded a U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary cer-tificate, and a Boater Safety Course Certificate issued by the Wisconsin DNR (Department of Natural Re-sources). About Boating Safely is recognized by the U. S. Coast Guard and approved by the National Associa-tion of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). Students who plan to complete the boating course must carry the course certificate on board the vessel. The About Boating Safely course will be held August 6-10. Please contact Andrea Christopherson if you are interested in registering for the course. If registering after June 8, contact Jim Bertram.

The Wisconsin Cooperative Trapper Education Program

Lead Instructor: Kirk Holliday Contact: Ron Von Glahn rvon@desoto.k12.wi.us 608-648-0112 Trapper education became mandatory for all new trappers in 1992. This class is intended to provide the infor-mation needed to responsibly trap furbearers in Wisconsin. The class will include a discussion of basic tech-niques and how to avoid common mistakes.

Trapping is not for everyone and persons who trap, or who are considering trapping, must be willing to accept the responsibilities that come with it. The class will provide an introduction to the biology and management of Wisconsin furbearers, and to the basics of using that resource responsibly and safely.

The class will consist of classroom sessions, equipment demonstrations and practical field experience under the supervision of qualified instructors

Students who have successfully completed the WCTEP course will:

Have a greater knowledge and appreciation for wildlife and our natural resources. Be aware of the history and heritage of the fur trade. Have a basic understanding of the biology and management of Wisconsin furbearers. Be familiar with trapping and wildlife regulations and their purpose. Know how to behave ethically in the outdoors. Understand how to properly prepare, maintain, and use trapping equipment. Know the basics of trapping Wisconsin furbearers responsibly and effectively. Understand how to properly prepare, care for, and use or market, fur pelts to realize the greatest benefit. Understand the basics of outdoor safety and survival.

The WCTEP class will run August 13-17. Please contact Ron Von Glahn if you are interested in registering for the course.

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Summer School Bus Schedule

Prairie View A.M. Pick-up Schedule 7:30 Ferryville (Cheese Store & Fire Station) 7:35 De Soto MS/HS 7:45 Victory (Intersection of UU and Hwy. 35) 7:55 Red Mound (Townshop Parking Lot) 8:00 Drop-off at Prairie View P.M. Drop-off Schedule 1:30 Pick-up at Prairie View 1:35 Red Mound 1:45 Victory 1:55 De Soto 2:00 Ferryville *Prairie View and Stoddard busses will meet in Victory in the morning and afternoon so students can get

on their appropriate bus. Stoddard A.M. Pick-up Schedule 7:35 De Soto MS/HS 7:45 Victory (Intersection of UU and Hwy. 35) 7:50 Edgewood Trailer Court 7:55 Genoa Post Office 8:05 Drop-off at Stoddard Elementary P.M. Drop-off Schedule 1:25 Pick-up at Stoddard Elementary 1:35 Genoa Post Office 1:40 Edgewood Trailer Court 1:45 Victory 1:55 De Soto

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The Heart Visits Elementary PE Classes!! By: Mr, Kelly Olson, Elementary Physical Education Teacher

It was an exciting year in elementary Physical Education classes at Stoddard and Prairie View. The students were able to travel through a heart that took up the whole gym. They traveled through various parts of the heart on scooters, hula hoops, jump ropes, and while dribbling. Students were able to learn how and why the blood circulates, what different parts of the hearts are, and they also learned about the importance of liv-ing a healthy lifestyle. Here are what some of the students had to say about their heart: “Blood circulates to your whole body and delivers oxygen to your muscles and bones.” “You need to eat healthy because your body is like a car and needs fuel that is good for you.” “My heart is the size of my fist.” “It’s important not to smoke so your lungs can put clean oxygen in your blood.” “My heart weighs as much as my shoe.” “My heart beats super fast when I exercise because it’s pumping more blood.” “If your heart stops beating you won’t feel very good.” The students were also able to participate in our annual Jump Rope For Heart activities. These activities help create an awareness of the importance of improving and/or maintaining students’ health and fitness. The students had the opportunity to collect donations for the American Heart Association which help fund vital research and educate the public about cardiovascular disease and stroke, our nation’s #1 and #3 causes of death. This year Stoddard and Prairie View Elementaries combined to raise $3,219.83. In turn, these donations allowed our schools to receive $200 in free Physical Education equipment. This winter the fifth grade students were able to try skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Mt. La Crosse. It was a great opportunity for many of the students to experience this for the first time. Of the 30 fifth grad-ers that went on the field trip, it was the first experience on skis or a snowboard for 23 of them. I’m hoping all students see the value of regular physical activity and the importance of healthy food and beverage choices. Research does show that healthy children learn more effectively and achieve more academically. I would encourage you to continue incorporating cardiovascular activities and healthy food choices with your family. Have a great summer.

L to R: Cody Hobbs, Katie Bergum, Hannah Skau, Front: Grace Hellerud Elaina Klemme Back left: Carson Holtmeyer, Back right: Emma Hobbs

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A Chain Reaction Started at De Soto High School

By: Leah Eulberg, SAC Advisor

Through fundraising efforts and the support of many local businesses and organizations, the De Soto High School Student Council was able to bring to fruition a dream that began a year ago. At the 2011 WASC State Convention, DHS student leader Camille Tully was inspired to bring to her own school a motivational program based out of Littleton, Colorado. The program, entitled Rachel’s Challenge, is based off the life of the first student killed during the Columbine High School shootings. Her name was Rachel Scott. Though her life ended tragically at a young age, she was able to leave a lasting impact on the people she encountered. Rachel’s goal for her own future was to start a chain reaction of kindness and compassion as she explained in one of her school essays entitled “My Ethics, My Codes of Life.” Professional speaker Bill Sanders delivered Rachel’s mission to students in grades six through twelve Wednesday morning (5/2). Afterward, over 100 students and 10 teachers, nicknamed Friends of Rachel, worked with Bill in a leadership training session in hope of keeping the message’s momentum alive in the school community. The training was based on taking action to address prob-lems within the school community and building the follow-ing qualities in any individual: positive mental attitude respect integrity compassion cooperation perseverance initiative

High School students listen intently as Mr. Sanders shares the story of the Columbine shootings as experienced by Rachel’s younger brother.

Mr. Sanders meets Camilee Tully, whose actions worked as the essential link to bring the message to our school

Middle School students accept Rachel’s Challenge by signing their names to the banner.

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Toallthecommunitybusinessesandorganizations

thatprovidedsupportforbringingtheRachel’sChal-

lengeProgramtoourschool,

Wethankyou!!!

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VernonElectricCooperative

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RetreatSportsman’sClub

CROPPCooperativeInc.OrganicValley

XcelEnergy

Water’sEdgeHotelGundersenLutheranMedicalFoundation/Children’sMiracleNetwork

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StoddardUnitedMethodistChurch

St.CharlesHomeandSchoolOrganization

VernonTelephoneCooperative

DeSotoLion’sClub

DeSotoBoosterClub

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Withoutyourgenerousdonationsoftimeandmoneythisprogramwouldnot

havebeenpossible.Throughyourdeeds,youdemonstratethoseessential

qualitiesthatRachelwishedtoinstillinusall!

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Celebrating Earth Day with

First Graders at Prairie View By: Heather Stenslien

The First Graders at Prairie View integrated many of their classes to learn about how to take better care of the Earth. The students started by collecting tin cans, painting them, and reusing them as flower planters. Then we discussed the water and land that make up our earth. They made models of the Earth using “dot art” to display the water and land. Finally, the children made posters to remind others of ways that we can take better care of our Earth.

First Graders Recommendations on How

to Take Care of the Earth Maria- Trees live in the ground.

Matthew- Do not litter Ethan- Do not litter, plant trees and plant flowers.

Eli- Do not throw matches on the ground. Levi- Plant trees Adrick- Recycle

Rhiannon- Don’t waste water. Love the Earth Cadence- Plant more trees

Raina- Go outside and pick up garbage. Evan- Recycle

Brian- Do not throw garbage out the windows. Jaden- Don’t waste water

Hunter- Don’t litter Danny- Don’t cut down billions of trees.

Jayvyn- Plant trees and other plants. Cole- Do not litter

Emily- Take care of the Earth.

Matthew Kumlin and Lukas Lebakken

L to R: Danny McDonald, Eli Procalamos, Hunter Isbell, Evan Koch, Jaden Perry, Ethan Nickolai, Maria Marley

L to R: Rhiannon Buros-Nash, Brian Ziegler, Raina Schultz, Cole Faulkner, Adrick Nemec, Cadence Thomp-son, Jayvyn Jones, Levi Ernst, Emily Fruth

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Family Fun Night By Mrs. Caron Malin

On May 9th and 10th De Soto Elementary families were invited to Family Fun Night at their respective school. Upon arrival every family was greeted with a taco and dessert bar. Following dinner, families were shown new technological devices the students use at school. The presentation included ipads, computers, smart boards and audio book devices. Parents were able to see first hand how the district uses math and reading programs online to enhance their child’s daily learning. Families received information about internet safety and recommended websites to keep their children engaged in learning throughout the summer. Students then had an opportunity to use the ipads and laptops with their families. Students in attendance each received a book, bookmark with websites and a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. The funding was made possible by an IDEA mini-grant which was awarded to Ms. Lindsey Fox (Pre-Kindergarten Teacher) and Mrs. Caron Malin (Special Education Teacher). Presenters at the family nights included Ms. Fox, Mrs. Jaekel (Title 1), Mrs. Malin, Mrs. Oldenberg (Title 1) and Mrs. Townsend (Library Media Specialist).

Stoddard families at the Taco Bar

Families working at computers

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The Art Corner!The Art Corner!The Art Corner!The Art Corner! By: Mrs. Anna Seamans

Greetings from Mrs. Seamans’ Art Room!!! It’s been another great year here at De Soto. The students have cov-ered a variety of artists including; Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, Georges Seurat, Claude Monet and Wayne Thiebaud, to name a few. Not only have we studied the history of art, but we have dabbled in a variety of mediums and media; from clay, to tempera paint, to watercolors, to drawing, to printmaking, oil pas-tels, weaving yarn and paper, and recycled materials. There is always a lot of student artwork hanging up, but if you do not get to Stoddard Elementary or Prairie View Elementary very often, you can check out my website to see what the students are making throughout the year. I also have a link on my website to a variety of interactive educational art games the students can check out too. Since there has been a high demand among the students for more art time, I created Art Resource. Art Resource is completely voluntary and is a designated time during school hours (PV 7:30-8:15am & 11:30-12pm and at Stoddard 11:20-11:50 & 2:45-3:30pm). This is a great time for students who want to come in to create art, need help on a project, or just want to experiment with art materials. Art Resource has been a big hit this year and I look forward to continuing it next school year!

I have included a list of materials that we could use in the art room. If you have any of these materials lying around the house and do not need or use them any more, could you please send them to school with your child? We could really use these materials for a variety of art projects! Materials to save for art: • buttons • fabric • beads • wire • tissue paper • wire coat hangers • string • ribbon • yarn • stuffing (for fabric projects-filler) • styrofoam balls • styrofoam meat tray/plates • toothpicks • tin foil • pipe cleaners • skewers • Q tips • plastic bags (grocery bags) • bottle caps • masking tape • brown paper bags (both grocery and lunch bags Thank you and have a great summer!

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others

see.”

- Edgar Degas (French Impressionist Painter)

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10 Lessons that the Arts Teach

1. The arts teach children to make good judgments about qualitative relationships. Unlike much of the curriculum in which correct answers and rules prevail, in the arts, it is judgment ra-ther than rules that prevail.

2. The arts teach children that problems can have more than one solution and that questions can have more than one answer. 3. The arts celebrate multiple perspectives. One of their large lessons is that there are many ways to see and interpret the world.

4. The arts teach children that in complex forms of problem solving purposes are seldom fixed, but change with circumstance and opportunity. Learning in the arts requires the ability and a willingness to surrender to the unanticipated possibilities of the work as it unfolds.

5. The arts make vivid the fact that neither words in their literal form nor numbers exhaust what we can know. The limits of our language do not define the limits of our cognition.

6. The arts teach students that small differences can have large effects. The arts traffic in subtleties.

7. The arts teach students to think through and within a material. All art forms employ some means through which images become real.

8. The arts help children learn to say what cannot be said. When children are invited to disclose what a work of art helps them feel, they must reach into their poet-ic capacities to find the words that will do the job.

9. The arts enable us to have experience we can have from no other source and through such expe-

rience to discover the range and variety of what we are capable of feeling.

10. The arts' position in the school curriculum symbolizes to the young what adults believe is im-

portant. SOURCE: Eisner, E. (2002). The Arts and the Creation of Mind, In Chapter 4, What the Arts Teach and How It Shows. (pp. 70-92). Yale University Press. Available from NAEA Publications. NAEA grants reprint permission for this excerpt from Ten Lessons with proper acknowledgment of its source and NAEA.

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2012 Ridge & Valley Conference Champion De Soto Pirate Baseball Team

L to R kneeling: Tanner Johnson, Lucas Johnson, Jordan Fremstad, Brandon Miller, Isaac Brosinski, Kaleb Jacobson Standing: Head Coach Jim Mauss, Kody Larson, Tyler Malin, Kyle Chapman, Anthony Wiltinger, Tyler Stellner, Drake Helgeson, Austin Werner, Quinten Strand, Nate Gilman, Cody Grimsled, Assistant Coach Kyle Strand

2012 DHS Junior Prom Court

Front L to R: Dominique Lancaster, Leah Hagen, Austann Abbott, Danielle Tower, Hannah Gillespie, Chrissy Hradek, Queen Morgan Olson; Back L to R: Isaac Brosinski, Tyler Stellner, Kody Larson, Derek Sheehan, Lucas Johnson, King Joe Obert, Cole Johnson

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De Soto High School Softball Team Won Its 12th Straight Ridge and Valley

Conference Title

L to R in front kneeling: Kayla Borowski, Camille Tully, Taylour Helgeson, Maggie Nickelotti, Cassie Roach, Dominique Lancaster, Hannah Gillespie, team manager Susanna Dammon. Back row standing L to R: Assistant coaches Michelle Beck and Heather Johnson, Morgan Kumlin, Nicole Strasser, Jessica Trussoni, Elizabeth Boardman, Ande Merendino, Austann Abbott, Jenna Boardman, head coach Tony Paletta De Soto High School Seniors Cassie Roach, Camille Tully and Taylour Helgeson were selected to participate in the 2012 Wisconsin Softball Coaches Association All Star Softball team.

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Viroqua Food Co-op Donates Money for Healthy Snacks By: Robin Hosemann

The De Soto Middle School would like to thank the Viroqua Food Co-op for a generous and timely mini-grant to supply snacks for students in need. We are grateful for the support and

look forward to growing our relationship with VFC. Visit the VFC online at http://viroquafood.coop/

Interested in learning to play the violin?

Please contact instructor Robin Hosemann at 648-0146 or rhosemann@gmail.com to inquire about sum-

mer lessons. District residents (minimum age of five) with an interest in exploring violin this summer are encouraged

to contact Robin for more information by June 15th.

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Notes from the Elementary Music Department By: Melissa Graff

Greetings from Stoddard and Prairie View Elementary School’s Music Department! This year’s activities have proven to be exciting, fun-filled and fast-paced! I can only hope that the stu-dent’s have enjoyed them as much as I have! I appreciate the time I have had this year, being able to share my love of music with your children. This past school year has been an extremely busy year for us. The lower grades have been introduced to basic music concepts such as: loud/soft, high/low, steady beat/no beat, and fast/slow to name a few. These core principles of music have been learned and reviewed through song, dance, stories and written work. We even learned some interesting facts about a few composers.

I think the most important thing we learned is that music can be fun and entertaining, no mat-ter your age. The lower grade students at Stoddard walked over to Valley Apartments for some car-oling in December and again this spring to share some of the songs from our program. They were enjoyable experiences for all!

The upper grades reviewed and expanded on the previously mentioned principles in addition to note reading, genre, composers, expression, form, and texture. They have also demonstrated profi-ciency through theory, performance, and discussion. The fourth graders spent approximately 9 weeks learning and playing recorders. They also performed in the winter program with their record-ers, demonstrating their newly learned abilities. They were fantastic! All students in both elementary buildings participated in various music programs, including winter, spring, and Veteran’s Day. All the kids did a great job and should be commended for their hard work! Bravo! With summer rapidly approaching, take advantage of some of the awesome music in our ar-ea. Visit a near-by festival and take in some local performing groups. Go see a marching band in a local parade, grab a lawn chair or blanket with a picnic lunch for a concert in the park or find another musical venue that suits your taste. There are plenty of opportunities out there waiting to be shared. I encourage you to make it a family outing of fun and share your love of music with your children. Enjoy your summer and see you in September!

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GRADE 9

Perfect Honors: Elizabeth Roach Alex Stevenson

High Honors: Samantha Abbott Natalie Boardman Sadie Brosinski Emily Gerke Austyn Kuhnke Ashley Miller Troy Paulsrud Denver Payton Courtney Sandy Isaac Trussoni Anna Veglahn Zachary Wellman Henry Werner

Honors:

MacKenzie Buckles Kara Fosdal Hunter Haavind Nathaniel Obert Sophia Peterson Isaac Strasser Marie Taylor Jeremy Wolfe

GRADE 10

Perfect Honors:

High Honors: Elizabeth Boardman Michael Boland Noah Boldon Cameron Clements Eric Domke Eric Fladhammer Alisa Frawley Daelynn Garibaldi Katelyn Gilman Savannah Hermeier Gabriel Johnston Madelyn Lensing Steven Noffke Jared Scoville Jessica Trussoni Jasmine Tully

Honors: Nicole Bailey Jenna Boardman Shelbie Buckles Tristan Buros-Nash Bowe Helgeson Tanner Helgeson Tanner Johnson MacKenzie Knutson Emily Lagerman Austin Lockington Patrick Lown Jocelyn Pedretti Alexis Rice Hunter Voelker Allegra Young

GRADE 11

Perfect Honors:

High Honors: Jesse Douglas Sonja Fisher Dakota Larson Zebadiah Mading Morgan Olson Danielle Tower Austin Werner

Honors:

Austann Abbott Bryant Copper Jordan Fremstad Leah Hagen Kaitlin Harris Christina Hradek Johnathan Kunert Dana Leirmo Hannah Loomis Leander Merendino Allison Pedretti Gavin Reese Hailey Schaitel Sadie Sedlmayr Nicole Strasser

GRADE 12

Perfect Honors: Heidi Frawley Megan Fredrickson Cassondra Roach

High Honors:

Chelsey Boldon Nathaniel Gilman Cody Grimsled Taylour Helgeson Brandon Miller Margaret Nickelotti Zachariah Rice Vladislav Scoville Anthony Wiltinger

Honors: Kyle Benson Taylor Buckles Kyle Chapman Alex Kirchner Mc Kenzie Kumlin Tyler Malin Jessica Oneal Lydia Poulin Quinten Strand Alex Strasser Camille Tully

2011 - De Soto High School - 2012 Honor Roll 3rd Quarter

March 29, 2012

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GRADE 6

Perfect Honors: Anna Busteed Johanna Kunert

High Honors: Anthony Boardman Taylor Costello McKenna Daentl Susanna Dammon Joel Greener Ethan Heckler Fletcher Helgeson Jesse Poulin Olivia Strasser

Honors: Isabella Audetat Kylee Boardman Katelyn Creger Sebastian Hatch Alex Hobbs Skylar Honken Raven Horstman Isaac Marcou Sierra Martinson Ethan Miller Evan Overby Mylissa Stokke

GRADE 7

Perfect Honors: Roxanna Haakenson Sierra Tully Julia Wopat

High Honors: Derek Boardman Grace Brosinski Conner Clements Alexa DeGarmo Brandon George Darin George Patrick Gillespie Morgaine Gottbeheat Lila Kozelka Ryan Lagerman Morgan Lemke Brianna McKittrick Grace Mitchell Logan Scoville Julia Stalsberg Rachel Veglahn Lauren Voelker

Honors: Harley Barker Cassidy Gillespie Sam Marley Henry Ortiz Kameron Perry Trent Rockwell Emily Scoville Rachel Wellman Gary Zellmer

GRADE 8

Perfect Honors: Johanna Collins Monica Crowley Casey Fremstad Benjamin King Jessica King Nicholas Malin Madeline Stilwell Julia Wiltinger

High Honors: Saraya Boardman Jakob Hensley Kassidy Kreuzer Marissa Kunert Vanessa Larson Trisha Nickelotti Maura Rem Amy Wenger

Honors:

Lance Buckles Madeline Hermeier Lynsey Kabat Dylan Krause Ruby Lensing Emma Penchi Benjamin Poulin Hunter Thompson

2011 - De Soto Middle School - 2012 Honor Roll 3rd Quarter

March 29, 2012

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Dates to Remember June 1 Last Day of School for Students June 11-29 Summer School June 25 School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. July 2-13 Swimming Lessons July 16 School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. August 6-17 Summer School August 20 School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.

2012-2013 De Soto Area School District Registration

Please mark August 13 & 14 as registration days for the De Soto Area School District 1:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Life Touch Photography will be available to take 4K through 12th grade student pictures.

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NOTICE TO ALL DISTRICT RESIDENTS: The school newsletter is not sent to all boxholders. It is sent home

with students and copies will be put in the banks and post offices in the District as well as Pedretti’s in Genoa,

Pronto in De Soto, at the Red Mound Store and Stoddard Kwik Tri-p. It will also be on the district website at

www.desoto.k12.wi.us. Please contact us at 648-0102 if you want to receive a copy of the Newsletter.

2012 Junior Class Prom

You can view the portraits of the 2012 De Soto High school Junior

Prom “Forever Young” at: koelkerphotography.