Evergreen Elementary

November

2019

Information:

Phone:

608.526.9080

Fax:

608.526.9540

School Hours:

8:30-3:30

Principal

Rachel Fawver

fawrac@holmen.k12.wi.us

Nick Weber

webnic@holmen.k12.wi.us

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Annual Notices Evergreen receives federal funds through Title I. One requirement of

that program is to provide certain information to families. Here are a

couple of annual notices that were not included in our Family Handbook:

Families may request information regarding state or local school

district policy regarding student participation in mandated

assessments.

Families may request information regarding the professional

qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers.

Administrative Rule 343.2: Class Size

The Student Achievement and Learning Committee is a School Board committee made up of Board

members, our District Administrator, district office staff, teaching staff, and community members.

This committee listened to the concerns of our third grade parents and discussed 343.2. Through

their discussion, we learned that this administrative rule needs to be revised. Knowing that the

revision process can take time, Dr. Mueller and our School Board are supportive of us adding an

additional section of third grade for the second half of the school year.

In the coming months, SALC will continue to discuss the issue of class size. They will work to revise

the current administrative rule so that it aligns with our mission in Holmen of educating every

student to achieve global success. When the School Board approves the revisions, we will be sure to

share the new version with you. In the meantime, feel free to contact Rachel Fawver or Nick Weber

with questions.

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Winter Weather Please begin sending warm coats, hats, and mittens with children daily. Once the snow is forecasted to stick, children

should have snow pants, snow boots, and a change of shoes for the classroom. Children have the opportunity to play in the snow if they have all of the gear listed above. If a child does not wear snow pants and boots, s/he will be expected to stay on the blacktop. When the temperature is below 0 degrees with or without the windchill, students will have indoor recess. In the case of extreme weather, please watch the district website, local news stations, or listen to the radio for school closing information. If your child(ren) is in need of winter boots or clothing, please notify our school office so that we can help.

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#PublicSchoolsForAll American Education Week (AEW), November 18th-22nd, is an opportunity to highlight our public schools are here for each and every student. We will celebrate at school throughout the week. Here are some ways that you and your child(ren) can get involved:

Snap a picture that represents pride in the School District of Holmen and/or Evergreen and post it on social media using #PublicSchoolsForAll

Send your child(ren) to school in Evergreen or Holmen attire.

Join your child(ren) for lunch throughout the week.

School Communications Evergreen uses several forms of communication to inform families and community. Our monthly newsletter, phone and email correspondence, and classroom communications are some of the ways we share information. Checkout our Facebook page and the Virtual Backpack as well!

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Book Fair

November 5th-8th the book fair will be open in

the Library. November 5th-8th the hours are

8:45am-4:00pm. November 5th has extended

hours from 4:00pm-6:00pm and November 7th

has extended hours from 4:00pm-8:00pm

(during conferences).

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Veterans Day Program

Please join us Monday, November 11th from

9:00-10:00 for our very special Veteran’s Day

Program. Feel free to invite area veterans or

military members to attend and wear uniforms,

if they so desire.

Evergreen staff and students are encouraged to

wear red, white, and blue.

Thank you to all of our veterans! We appreciate

your time, sacrifice, and service to protect our

freedom.

- Rachel Fawver, Principal

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Calendar

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November 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 End of First

Quarter

2

3 4 No School

5

6 7 Parent/Teacher

Conferences

4:00-8:00

8 9

10 11 12 13 Early Release

@ 1:30

14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 No School

28 No School

29 No School

30

Nov 5th-8th– Book Fair

Nov 18th-22th– American Education Week

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Breakfast/

lunch

Breakfast:

https://holmen.nutrislice.com/menu/evergreen-elementary/breakfast/2019-10-25?mode=browse

Lunch:

https://holmen.nutrislice.com/menu/evergreen-elementary/lunch/2019-10-25?mode=browse

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the Month

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Volunteer Opportunities Anyone interested in volunteering in the art room? Please let me know by e-mailing or stopping by my room during the school day. grajen@holmen.k12.wi.us

Activities to help with: Displays Preparing artwork Working with students Art fundraiser in the spring

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Thank you to our HS tutor, Kortnee Jostad,

Art Club

All 5th graders are welcome! 8:00am-8:30am on Wednesdays Students will be expected to go out to recess when art club is closed. Activities this month included: Veteran’s Assembly decoration.

Brynlee Senger Max Anderson

Danny Suhr Mason George

Taylor Caulum Alyssa McCormick

Eydin Xiong Giana Macha

Abigail Miles Zeena Ott

Talia Bembnister Ryu Xiong

Artist of the Month Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

Kindergarten students are learning: Piet Mondrian Primary Colors Horizontal and vertical lines Gluing Painting Care of materials

1st grade students are learning: Oceanscape Paper Collage cutting/tearing Gluing Shapes combined create recognizable images appropriate details

2nd Grade students are learning: Georgia O'keeffe Landscape Painting with tempera Mixing colors Creating texture and value

3rd Grade students are learning: Tiki Faces Emotions/expression Tikis Collage Tempera paint Appropriate features Necessary details

4th Grade students are learning: Tiki Tikis Emotion/expression Value with crayon

5th Grade students are learning: Flowers Georgia O’keeffe Researched and drew flowers Tempera paint Oil pastel Believable details Creative expression and interpretation Emphasis on individuality

I am always looking for artists to

present ideas. If you know someone

who might be interested in

presenting, please give me their

contact information! :) -Jen Grass

Evergreen Elementary

Music &

Recycling

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2019–2020 EVERGREEN MUSIC PROGRAMS

All music programs will be at 6:30 pm in the Evergreen Gym with a 6:15 classroom report time for students. Programs typically range from 25 - 40 minutes in length, depending on the grade level.

Thur. Dec 5th – FIRST grade: Pajama Party (wear pajamas)

Tues. Dec 10th – FOURTH grade: Winter Luau (Hawaiian luau theme) Thur. March 5th – SECOND grade: Character Counts! (dress nicely)

Tues. March 10th – KINDERGARTEN: Gone Fishin’ (wear fishing clothes like rolled up jeans, bibs, straw hat, rain boots, etc)

Thur. April 30th – THIRD Grade: Pirate Adventure (dress like a pirate)

Thur. May 7th – FIFTH grade: Dancin’ through the Decades (choice of ‘50’s,

‘60’s, ‘70’s, or ‘80’s

ALUMINUM CAN RECYCLING for EVERGREEN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Please keep Evergreen in mind when recycling your aluminum cans. Recycling is one small step we take that is good for our Environment. It also helps to pay for our Environmental Education activities and projects here at Evergreen. Our can cage is located in the corner of the side parking lot facing West McHugh Street. We appreciate your donations.

3rd Grade Symphony for Youth - (Early Release) Wed March 11th, 2020 Third grade students will be taking a field trip to enjoy a special performance of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra as part of our study of the instrument families. We will leave Evergreen around 8:45 a.m., enjoy the 9:30 concert at Viterbo, and return to Evergreen by 10:45 a.m.

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The magic of the winter holidays will soon be upon us. This is traditionally the season of giving. Unfortunately, one of the “gifts” many people receive is a cold or the flu.

Common sense measures such as covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze, staying home when ill, and frequent, good hand washing can go a long way to maintain health. Consult with your health care provider to learn if a flu shot is recommended for you and/or your child.

If your child has a temperature 100° or greater, unexplained rash, is vomiting or experiencing diarrhea s/he should remain at home until symptom free for twenty-four hours.

While “on the mend” be sure to get plenty of rest. To avoid dehydration, encourage fluids as tolerated. Use a non-aspirin pain reliever as directed for fever and discomfort. Do not hesitate to contact your health care provider with questions, or if a fever lasts, more than three days and/or symptoms are not improving.

Although it is never convenient to be ill, allowing adequate time to rest and recuperate allows the body to fully recover from an illness.

Is it a Cold, Flu or Pertussis? Colds, flu and Pertussis are highly contagious and, in the initial stages, might seem alike. Check the following table

for a comparison of the symptoms for each illness.

Health

Office