Randall Wrap Up January 2016

THE RANDALL WRAP UP
Randall Consolidated School, 37101 87th St, Burlington, WI 53105
www.randall.k12.wi.us
262-537-2211 / fax 262-537-2280
Volume 12, Issue 5
January 15, 2016
Randall Student Council used proceeds from
their Wildcat Wednesday sales during the past
year to purchase 2 new water fountains with
filtered water bottle filling stations. With one
located on each side of the building, students
can fill their water bottles with ease throughout
the day and after school during practices and
sports events. Students and staff alike are
enjoying this school gift from the Randall
Student Council.
TURN to pages 5 & 6 for some suggestions of
great uses for these water stations….
Upcoming Events:
• NO SCHOOL: Jan 22
• Open Enrollment Window:
Feb 2 - Apr 29, 2016
• KDGN REGISTRATION: Feb 9
(9 am-2 pm)
• Early Dismissal (11:10 am): Feb 12
• NO SCHOOL: Feb 15
• Early Release (1:05 pm): Mar 9
• NO SCHOOL: Mar 25-Apr 1
SPRING BREAK
From the Principal’s Desk
Assessment Update
MAP Testing
During the weeks of January 11th through the 15th, your child completed the winter benchmark assessment test in MAP (Measures of
Academic Progress). We administer the MAP test three times a year to determine your child’s instructional level and to measure
academic growth in the areas of Math, Reading, and Language Arts. Your child will take the MAP test again this spring.
MAP tests are taken on a computer and are unique in that they adapt to be appropriate for your child’s level of learning. As a result,
each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude towards testing. Additionally, MAP tests are very
efficient in that we are able to give shorter tests while still receiving detailed, accurate information about your
child’s growth. You will be receiving your child/children’s MAP test results on Friday, February 5th. This
spring, students in grades 3-8 will be taking the spring.
Badger Exam Results
Last spring our 3rd - 8th grade students took the state mandated Badger Exam test in the areas of ELA and
Mathematics. On January 13th, the results from the Badger Exam were released by the Department of Public
Instruction. Randall students averaged fourteen points above the state average in the number of students falling
in the advanced and proficient range in Language Arts. In Mathematics, Randall students averaged nine points above the state
average in the number of students falling in the advanced and proficient range. The Department of Public Instruction has decided to
change the state assessment for this school year, so the Badger Exam will only be a one-year assessment piece.
Forward Exam
Beginning in spring 2016, Wisconsin students will take the Forward Exam. The new custom assessment will be administered in English
language arts and mathematics in grades 3 through 8, in science in grades 4 and 8, and in social studies in 4, 8, and 10. We will
update you this spring with information about the exam as well as testing dates.
As always, we will continue to use assessment tools as a way to measure a child’s individual growth and achievement and allow us to
customize each child’s learning.
- Mrs. Zigler
Policies & Procedures
As we approach the winter season, we wanted to share some important information with you
about potential school closings and delays due to inclement weather conditions.
During the 2015-16 school year, Randall School is preparing for the potential use of a
2-hour delayed start if weather conditions warrant such a decision. Poor morning road
conditions, dense morning fog, or frigid morning temperatures that are expected to improve significantly by midmorning are examples of situations that may warrant a 2-hour delayed start to a school day. With a 2-hour delay, bus
routes would run two hours later than normal, and school would begin at 10:00AM rather than 8:00AM.
In the event of a 2-hour delayed start, morning breakfast will not be served, while lunches will be served at normal
times. The school day would conclude at the normal time. We encourage all families to work on a logistical plan in the
event that the start of school is delayed two hours.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS DUE TO WEATHER
How is the decision made to close school, delay buses, delay the start of school?
5:00 AM: Assessment of road and weather conditions is done by Randall Leadership Team, law enforcement, and other
local school administrators.
5:30-6:00 AM: Data from assessment is evaluated in terms of closing school, delaying buses and/or starting school
later than usual. No announcement means school will operate as usual.
Notifications: If the decision is made to close or delay the opening of school, the district will utilize its SkyAlert phone
messaging system to notify families. Milwaukee television and local radio stations will also be notified and broadcast the
information as well.
Please note:
1. Nearly all of Randall students are transported by bus. If busses cannot run and/or drivers are not available, school
will be closed.
2. In the event of a 2-hour delay, both AM and PM sessions of 4K will be canceled.
3. Weather conditions vary within a defined area. Even with a decision to operate schools, parents must make the final
decision as to whether or not their particular situation warrants sending their child/ren to school.
4. A decision to dismiss school early is rare. The school will take all precautions to contact families and/or emergency
contacts in the event that school would be closed early. If a decision can’t be made before noon, it is of little or no
value to dismiss school early.
Our priority is to keep students and staff safe. We will communicate to our families as soon as possible in the event that
school needs to be closed or delayed due to extreme weather.
THIS UPDATED INFORMATION WAS SENT VIA SKYALERT TO ALL FAMILIES ON NOVEMBER 18, 2015,
IN THE DEC WRAP-UP, AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE RANDALL WEBSITE
School Closing Information
At Randall we will use the SkyAlert calling system to notify everyone of a school closing.
School closing or cancellation information will also be carried locally by the following Milwaukee media outlets:
Radio – AM
Radio – FM
Television
620 AM WTMJ
94.5 FM WKTI
Channel 4 – WTMJ
920 AM WOKY
95.7 FM WRIT
Channel 6 – WITI
1130 WISN
97.3 FM WLTQ
Channel 12 – WISN
100.7 FM WKKV
Channel 58 – WDJT
106.1 FM WMIL
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Policies & Procedures
Don’t Forget, by checking your Skyward Family Access
account, you can see the following: (including but not
limited to) :
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Day-to-day assignments
Homework assignments
Student grades
Messages from teachers
Food service account info
Attendance info
And much, much more
Just follow the navigation bar on the left to access
everything
Attendance Reporting
Procedure:
Please call the school’s attendance
office by:
Calling 262262-537537-2211 then Pressing “4”
(or Dial “350” for the attendance office)
OR
Email the Attendance Office at
[email protected]
OR
Prior to the Absence:
Written notes can be sent in for
appointments / prepre-arranged absences
CHECK IT OUT, AND CHECK IT OFTEN!
RECESS WEATHER POLICY:
Please be advised that practice and policy is for children to go outside at recess time
unless the temperature or temperature combined with wind chill is below
zero degrees. We monitor the weather during the day to determine whether or
not students remain indoors or go outside.
All students are expected to go outside for recess. Exceptions are made
for medical conditions only (doctor notes are required).
This information is listed on page 9 of your parent handbook received & signed for by all families
As the weather in Wisconsin can easily
change during the day, students should
be properly attired during the winter
months so that they are adequately
prepared to go outside when
weather permits. This attire
includes hats, coats, gloves,
and boots.
Those students wishing to
play off of the blacktop will need snow
pants AND boots.
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EXTRA CLOTHING...
With the “wet weather” of winter
(or just a good idea),
please consider having an
extra pair of clothing in your
child’s backpack. This
includes socks, underwear,
pants, and shirt.
ALSO, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET
TO HAVE A PAIR OF “INSIDE
SHOES” FOR EVERYDAY!!!!
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Registration for 4 year old and 5 year old Kindergarten
for the 2016-2017 School Year:
When: Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Time: 9:00 am—2:00 pm
Where: Jr. High Lobby
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All parents must bring original Birth Certificates.
New parents to Randall School must bring proof of residency.
ALL parents must bring updated immunization information
Current 4K Randall Students do not need to register for 5K.
Kindergarten Screening: Wed, March 16 & Thurs, March 17: These screenings
will be by appointment only which is set @ registration (first come/first serve time
slots).
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Borowski at x100. Details can also be
found on the Randall Website (www.randall.k12.wi.us).
Open Enrollment window: February 1 - April 29, 2016
Starting February 1st, you can go to the front page of the Randall Website
for a direct link to the DPI Website for enrolling.
Or for more information on Alternative Procedures for Applying for Open
Enrollment, you can also go to http://sms.dpi.wi.gov/sms_psctoc.
If you anticipate a possible change of address in the upcoming year,
please see Mrs. Borowski in
For more general info about OE contact:
the Jr High Office so she can
Public School Open Enrollment Program
help you figure out any
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
53707-7841
necessary paperwork. We are P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707TollToll-Free: 888888-245245-2732
always here to help with any
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://oe.dpi.wi.gov
questions you may have.
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Volume 12, Issue 5
Notes from the Nurse
Drink More Water!
Here is an article from Kids Health. It explains to children why drinking water is so important,
especially with increased physical activity. Students are encouraged to have a water bottle with them
at school to stay hydrated during the day. Dehydration happens more quickly in children and can cause
fatigue and headaches. Please fill the bottles before school in the morning as part of the
routine. Stay warm and be well! -Mrs. Kempken RN
Why Drinking Water Is the Way to Go
What do you, the trees, and a hamster have in common? Give up? You all need water. All living things must
have water to survive, whether they get it from a water fountain, a rain cloud, or a little bottle attached to
the side of a hamster cage.
Without water, your body would stop working properly. Water makes up more than half of your body weight,
and a person can't survive for more than a few days without it. Why? Your body has lots of important jobs
and it needs water to do many of them. For instance, your blood, which contains a lot of water, carries oxygen
to all the cells of your body. Without oxygen, those tiny cells would die and your body would stop working.
Water is also in lymph (say: limf), a fluid that is part of your immune system, which helps you fight off
illness. You need water to digest your food and get rid of waste, too. Water is needed for digestive juices,
urine (pee), and poop. And you can bet that water is the main ingredient in perspiration, also called sweat.
Besides being an important part of the fluids in your body, water is needed by each cell to function normally.
Your body doesn't get water only from drinking water. Any fluid you drink will contain water, but water and
milk are the best choices. Lots of foods contain water, too. Fruit contains quite a bit of water, which you
could probably tell if you've ever bitten into a peach or plum and felt the juices dripping down your chin!
Vegetables, too, contain a lot of water — think of slicing into a fat tomato from the garden or crunching into
a crisp stalk of celery.
How Much Is Enough?
Since water is so important, you might wonder if you're drinking enough. There is no magic amount of water
that kids need to drink every day. Usually, kids like to drink something with meals and should definitely drink
when they are thirsty. But when it's warm out or you're exercising, you'll need more. Be sure to drink some
extra water when you're out in warm weather, especially while playing sports or exercising.
When you drink is also important. If you're going to sports practice, a game, or just working out or playing
hard, drink water before, during, and after playing. Don't forget your water bottle. You can't play your best
when you're thinking about how thirsty you are!
When your body doesn't have enough water, that's called being dehydrated. Dehydration also can keep you
from being as fast and as sharp as you'd like to be. A bad case of dehydration can make you sick. So keep
that water bottle handy when the weather warms up! Not only does water fight dehydration, but it's awfully
refreshing and has no calories.
Your body can help you stay hydrated by regulating the amount of water in your system. The body can hold
on to water when you don't have enough or get rid of it if you have too much. If your pee has ever been very
light yellow, your body might have been getting rid of excess water. When your pee is very dark yellow, it's
holding on to water, so it's probably time to drink up.
You can help your body by drinking when you're thirsty and drinking extra water when you exercise and
when it's warm out. Your body will be able to do all of its wonderful, waterful jobs and you'll feel great!
TURN TO PAGE 6 TO READ ABOUT A
RANDALL WILDCAT WATER BOTTLE FUNDRAISER GOING ON NOW!!!!!!
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Yearbook Ordering Information Reminder….
Please look for a SkyAlert message to come home soon regarding final purchasing
information for the 2015/2016 Yearbook. The cost for
the yearbook is $16 each.
You can check the Fee Management Tab in your Skyward
Family Access to see if you already purchased AND paid
for a yearbook via on-line registration.
Randall Water Bottle Fundraiser
Randall Cheerleaders are doing a special “Wildcat Paw Print Water Bottle” Fundraiser.
Order Forms will be going home with students on Jan 18th, but feel free to use the
order form below. There is a limited supply of them (250) and the sale will continue until
all bottles are sold. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Students can use our wonderful new water stations donated by the Student Council to fill
up these refillable bottles each day (see front page article). What a great way to support
your school AND keep yourself well hydrated (see Notes from the Nurse article on page 5).
Paw Print Water Boles
Randall Cheerleaders are selling refillable water boles.
Boles will be:
*24 oz.
*Clear with a red spout
*and will have a black paw print on them
Please fill out and return the boom of this form along with a check made out to Randall School if
you would like to order one. Water boles will be delivered at the end of January.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cut here and return boom poron of slip and payment in an envelope with the child’s name on it to school.
Child’s name___________________________________________________ Homeroom_______
I would like to order ___water boles at $8.00 each.
___ water boles @ $8.00 each = Total enclosed $_____
Cash O.K. - All checks should be made out to Randall School.
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Volume 12, Issue 5
Artsonia Update - Art Room News
Once again, Artsonia.com has become popular among the Randall Families. Presently, 88% of
families have viewed their children’s galleries on the site. This year we have
published 2029 new pieces of work and have 956 fans following us. We have
raised over $450 dollars which goes right back to the students in supplies used
throughout the year.
Valentine’s Day is nearing and Artsonia has some great jewelry items
personalized with your child’s art. Bracelets, necklaces and rings with interchangeable magnets.
These magnets fit every jewelry item available and can be changed for different seasons. Mrs.
Tenhagen has sample in the art room if you’d like to see them before you order.
If you haven’t looked at your child’s gallery lately, login and see their newest creations! Thank you
families for your support.
The Weather Outside IS Delightful….
Just ask our students who have been waiting for the
snow to fall. Recess time has become
even more fun now that they can build
forts and play in the snow. We can all
take a lesson from the kids and just
have some fun. Enjoy Winter in
Wisconsin everyone
for it is HERE!!!!!!
Athletic Notes
NOTE: CORRECTION OF
GAME DATES
The dates listed in the
previous Wrap-Up
were incorrect. Please
see the list below for
correct dates. Or, as
always, the Randall Website has
the most up to date calendar
information available 24/7.
Thank you for your
understanding.
Remaining Boys BB Schedule:
(home games in bold)
A-TEAM & B-TEAM:
Jan: 15/16 (T), 19, 21 (Parent
Night), 26, 28 Feb: 2, 4,
Playoffs (A-Team only): Feb
10, 16, 18
C -TEAMS (See indiv. Red/White
team schedules on-line):
Jan: , 19, 20, 21 (Parent Night)
26, 29/30 (T) Feb: 7
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Musical Notes
Band Students are selling Yankee
Candles to help raise money for an
upcoming Wilmot Feeder School Band
Trip to Minneapolis, MN in May.
Please consider supporting students
who will be out selling until January
25th. If you want to support, but
haven’t been visited by a student, feel
free to contact Mrs. Vanderloop to
order. All orders are due
January 25th. THANK
YOU FOR YOUR
SUPPORT!
Spreading Cheer
during the Holidays,
students from our
Band & Chorus went
to Southridge Mall to
perform a few songs
for shoppers in the
mall. As Elf would
say, “The best way to
spread cheer is to sing
loud for all to hear”.
We think that applies
to all forms of music.
Great Job Everyone!
Upcoming
Randall Musical
Events...
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME: Our 4th
Grade Band Concert on Thursday
January 21st will be at 8:30 am in the
Green Gym. Please note the difference
from previous concert times.
Good Luck 4th Graders. We are looking
forward to a wonderful performance
once again.
(Rumor has it there will be a surprise
guest conductor…….)
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Thur, Jan 21st 8:30 AM/Green Gym
Thur, Feb 25 @ 4-7 pm/JH Side
Sat, Feb 13 @WHS
Sat, Mar 12 All Day/WHS
Thur, Mar 17 3:45/4:45/5:45
Sat, Apr 9 afternoon practice/evening perform.
Thur, May 5 @ 6:30 pm/Big Gym
Winter Concert
Local Solo/Ensemble
Choral Fest
District Solo/Ensemble
Beg Band Recitals
Band Festival @ WHS
Spring Concert
4th Grade Band
5-8 Band members
5-8 Chorus members
6-8 Band/Vocal Students
4th Grade Band
4th-8th Bands
4th-8th Band, Chorus, Excel
These dates/times are subject to slight changes. FOR THE FULL YEARS EVENTS, PLEASE check out the
calendar by going to: RANDALL WEBSITE - ENCORE TAB - Band/Chorus/Music - BAND WEBSITE PARENTS TAB - PRINTABLE MUSIC CALENDAR OF EVENTS
OR Visit the Music Dept. Website:
https://sites.google.com/a/randall.k12.wi.us/randall-school-bands/home
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Wildcat Character Trait for January:
“ FORGIVENESS”
This month’s Wildcat Character trait is Forgiveness.
When we let go of bitterness and revenge or stop feeling anger
towards someone who has done something
wrong we can forgive.
When we demonstrate forgiveness we:
1. Acknowledge the pain
2. Choose to forgive
3. Not seek revenge
4. Ask for forgiveness when I do wrong
5. Move on with life
Paying it Forward
In a tradition of modeling the
Character Ed Traits that we
teach our students, Randall Staff
members celebrated November’s
Trait of Gratitude by adopting a
family for the holidays. In the
spirit of giving, we all find
comfort in those around us and
knowing that we have all been
very blessed.
So thank you to all of our Randall
Families for helping us teach our
children Good Character by
continuing to Pay it Forward.
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January Counselor Corner
Mrs. Mudroch, Professional School Counselor
[email protected]
“When you forgive, you
in no way change the
past, but you sure do
change the future.”
~ Bernard Meltzer
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January 2016
The Importance of Forgiveness
Teaching Children about Strangers
Instilling in your children the ability to forgive and let go is
important. It will bring them peace in their lives. Like the
parable states, “Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for
wrong, but always strive to do what is good for everyone.”
Here are 7 ways to teach your children how to forgive:
1. Sibling Arguments: All siblings bicker and fight. Petty
disagreements need to be worked out on their own. It’s part
of their social growth. However when things take a turn
towards the serious, it’s the perfect time for you, as a parent
to teach forgiveness.
2. There Is No Winner: When you forgive someone else, it
should never be considered a victory. Make sure your child
understands this.
3. No Stipulations: By placing stipulations on our
forgiveness, we are not truly forgiving. It’s extortion, not
forgiveness.
4. Give It Time: We can’t make our children forgive
someone. The actual act must come from their heart and
not our demands. So, give it time.
5. Teach Perspective: We need to teach our kids proper
perspective—to be able to see things from the other side.
Forgiving is much easier when we know the whole story and
not just half of it.
6. Don’t Spin Your Wheels: What do you gain by holding a
grudge? Feelings of resentment keep you from moving
forward in a positive way. Don’t allow your kids to be stuck
in the mud, spinning their wheels. Call a tow truck named
forgiveness. Teach your child that bitterness isn’t good for
anyone…it destroys you from the inside out and leads to a
life of loneliness and isolation.
7. The Golden Rule: “Treat others as we wish to be treated
ourselves.” is the standard of all human morality. This
should be the first lesson you teach your child. Reinforce
that lesson continually. Forgiveness is the natural result of
its application.
Children see strangers every day. Most strangers are nice people, but a
few may not be. Parents can protect their children from dangerous
strangers by teaching their children about strangers and by taking a few
precautions of their own.
The Importance of Asking for Forgiveness
It’s also important to teach our children to be quick to
apologize if they have hurt someone, but we can’t just stop
there. When we say “I’m sorry” and leave it at that,
expecting the other person to respond, it’s kind of like
throwing a ball of fire at them and expecting them to catch it.
We use saying we’re sorry to absolve us of our
responsibility in the matter, and placing it on the other
person to deal with it. Does a passing “I’m sorry” and “It’s
okay” do anything to repair the relationship? Probably not.
There is a big difference between saying “It’s okay” and “I
forgive you. They are not the same thing. So, it’s important
to also teach our children that after they apologize, they also
need to ask for forgiveness. So, “I’m sorry” should be
followed by, “Will you forgive me?”
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What is a stranger?
A stranger is someone that your family does not know or know well.
Teach your child that a stranger can look like anybody. When you talk to
your child, explain that no one can tell if strangers are nice or not nice just
by looking at them and that they should be careful around all strangers.
What does a stranger look like?
It’s common for children to think that “bad strangers” look scary, like the
villains in cartoons. Teach your child that a stranger can look like
anybody.
Who are safe strangers?
Teach your child that there are trusted strangers that they can ask for
help when they need it such as police officers, firefighters, and teachers.
Who are dangerous strangers?
A dangerous stranger is anyone who wants to hurt children.
Teach your child to never go with anyone without your permission.
Parents can protect their children by teaching them to be wary of
dangerous situations. Teach them what to do if a stranger tries to get
them to talk, walk or take a ride with them.
In these situations kids should: Yell No! Run Away! Tell a parent or
grown up they can trust
Teach your child to never go with anyone without asking your
permission first.
Teach your child not to be fooled by tricks a dangerous stranger
might use to lure them away.
Teach your child to always keep a safe distance away from a
stranger. Far enough away so they can’t grab on to you.
Teach your child that an adult should never ask a child for help.
They should ask other adults.
Teach your child that if a stranger ever grabs them to scream for
help. For example, “Help! You’re not my father let go of me!” Teach your
child to kick and fight to break away from the stranger, run and tell you or
another grown up they can trust.
What else can parents do?
Know where your child is at all times.
Make sure your child asks permission or checks in with you before going
anywhere. Young children should be accompanied by their parents or
another trusted adult at all times. Encourage your child to walk or play
with others using the buddy system. There’s safety in numbers.
Teach your child to trust their instincts.
Explain that if they ever feel scared or uncomfortable, that they should
get away as fast as they can and tell you or another trusted adult.
Remind your child that they can confide in you anytime.
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