Friday Notes - School District of Cadott Community

Friday Notes
December 18, 2015
"It is the mission of the Cadott Community School District to challenge each and every student to reach his or her full potential."
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Notes from Mrs. Larson,
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Winter is in full swing! We have had some very cold temperatures this past week. Students need to be
dressed appropriately for the weather each day. Students should have coats, hats, gloves, boots and snow
pants.
Thank you for your help with this. Stay warm 
Just a reminder…
With the holidays quickly approaching many families are planning to travel. If your family will be leaving for
vacation and your children will miss school days make sure to send a note in to the office prior to the absence.
Cadott Elementary Dress up Days Next Week
All Staff & Students who would like to participate in
Dress Up days next week.
Tuesday is Red and Green Day
Wednesday is Ugly Sweater Day
Have you visited artsonia.com to see your child’s art yet? Artsonia is an
online gallery we have been using for three years to display the students’
masterpieces. Last year Cadott was ranked in the top 100 in the U.S. and
top 10 in the state based on our participation! By searching our school or typing in a
child’s username you can see their many art works made for the past three years. Post
comments and invite family/friends to be in their fan club to receive emails when new art
is posted. They love to read these in art class. Children’s art makes the best gifts, so check
out the gift shop and help our school earn 20% of the sales!
http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=20407
PACE Book Winners
Winners for the week ending December 18:
Preschool–K-1: Lucas Bourget - Kindergarten – Mrs. Hanson
Grades 2-3: Danika Holler – Grade 3 - Mrs. Nowak
Grades 4-6: Emma Gilbert – Grade 6 – Mrs. Nitz
Congratulations Readers!
HORNET HEALTH TIP: It’s chapped lip season! Children often lick
their dry lips, but this makes them more and more chapped. If needed,
please send Chap Stick or other lip balm to school. Call the school nurse
with any questions.
HORNET HEALTH TIP: Please, when choosing school boots for winter,
DO NOT purchase boots with heals. It is impossible for kids to safely play
with these boots. They are extremely slippery on icy spots and hazardous on
playground equipment. There are student injuries every winter due to unsafe
footwear.
HORNET HEALTH TIP: Remember to label your child’s coats, boots, hats,
and mittens as we get ready for the winter season. Then we can return lost items
to the rightful owner. Thanks!
Custodian's Corner:
Just three more days of school before winter break. Can you believe it? Wow, the school
year is going fast. When you come back the school will be sparkling clean. I thank you all
for helping me keep it that way. And when I see you, let me know how your Christmas
went. Did you get that new Ferrari? Enjoy your time off, be safe. See you real soon.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Mr. Kohls
Cadott School Lunch Menu – The Breakfast/Lunch menu can be
found on the Cadott School Website, under Quick Links, Parents &
Community.
CONTACT:
Penny Lien 715-289-3795
Mike Barrett, Scholastic, 212-343-6570, [email protected]
CADOTT ELEMENTARY RECEIVES GRANT FROM JAMES PATTERSON
AND SCHOLASTIC READING CLUB FOR SCHOOL LIBRARY
Cadott Elementary School in Cadott, Wisconsin received a $4,000.00 grant this
week from bestselling author James Patterson to support its school library. In
addition, Scholastic Reading Club will match each dollar of Patterson’s donation
with “bonus points” that teachers can use to acquire books and other materials for
their classrooms. Cadott Elementary was selected from 27,924 applications for
funding grants.
As part of an ongoing effort to keep books and reading a number one priority in the United States, bestselling
author James Patterson, together with Scholastic Reading Club made a commitment to help support school
libraries nationwide. This year alone, Patterson personally donated $1.75 million to school libraries nationwide,
with grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 allocated to each of the 467 selected schools.
“These grants are my humble acknowledgement of some of the terrific work taking place in libraries,” says
Patterson. “Here’s to communities supporting school libraries. Here’s to a country that makes reading a
priority. Here’s to flourishing libraries and to a joyful holiday season!”
Cadott Elementary first grade teacher, Penny Lien, along with support from librarian Nick Kotek applied for the
grant. They are both passionate about reading and want to see our current summer reading program enhanced.
“The students grow so much in their reading during the school year, and I want to see continued growth during
the summer,” states Mrs. Lien. We are so thankful for the generosity of the Patterson/Scholastic Grant
Program.
In the first-ever partnership of its kind, Patterson joined forces with Scholastic Reading Club to administer
funding applications to their network of 62,000 schools and 800,000 teachers. Applicants were asked to fill out
an online application posing the question, “what would your school library do with $1,000 to $10,000?” The
full list of grant recipients is available online at www.scholastic.com/pattersonpartnership.
Any U.S. school with students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade was eligible for a grant. To learn more, go
to mediaroom.scholastic.com/scholasticreadingclub and follow #PattersonPledge on social media.
School Banking Announcement
Just a reminder that the school banking program is open each Wednesday
and Thursday morning from 7:55 – 8:25 by the concession stand located
just outside the cafeteria. If you are not part of the school banking program,
please see Mrs. Sonnentag from Citizens State Bank during the times
above for the information.
She’d be happy to help you start a savings account.
The school banking program raffle winners for December are Branson Jaenke, Jackson Jaenke, Eddie
Mittermeyer, and Tad Weiss. Please stop by next Wednesday morning to pick up your prizes. Have a
wonderful Christmas, enjoy your winter break, and remember to keep saving!
Reminder: Cadott Elementary Winter Music Programs
We are very lucky to have great fans!! Since we have such great fans we have
noticed a trend…you are coming to our activities! We love it! We are anticipating a
great turn out for our Dec 22nd singalong. For this reason we have decided to make
some changes.
We are encouraging our 4K and K parents to go to their child’s winter programs and
the 5th and 6th grade parents to attend the evening Choir/Band concert.
Yes, we are still inviting all of you to the 4K-6 sing along on December 22nd at 1:30 pm at the High
School Gym, but we are hoping this may spread out the crowd. It is a good problem.  Here is the
Winter Music Program Schedule! Hope you will be able to join us for your students program!
December 22nd 4K-6 Elementary Singalong in the High School Gym
1:30-2:30 pm - Winter Program. Please use the Commons Entrance–Doors will be open at 1:00
p.m. We will reserve the bleachers for parents to sit and enjoy the show. Parents may check their
child out of school with their classroom teacher following the program.
December 22nd Elementary 5th and 6th grade Band and Choir Winter Concert in the Elementary Gym
6:30 pm - Band students arrive at band room, choir students to music room
7:00 pm - Concert begins
December 23rd Kindergarten Winter Program in the Elementary Gym
Time Change 1:00-1:30 pm - Information was sent home to Kdg. parents from their teachers. Parents
may check their child out of school with their classroom teacher.
Future Dates and Events
Dec 22
Dec 22
Dec 23
Dec 24-Jan 1
Jan 11
Jan 15
Jan 20
4K-6th - Elementary Winter Sing A-long - High School Gym – 1:30-2:30 p.m.
5th & 6th Grade Elementary Band and Choir Winter Concert – Elem Gym – 7:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Winter Program – Elem. Gym – 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Winter Break – No School
School Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – District Conference Room
Movie night/Open Gym – Elementary Gym & Cafeteria – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Grade 6 Pizza Fundraiser Deliveries – Elementary Cafeteria - 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Community Events and Activities
Dec 23 – Come Now and Eat
A Community meal with friends at St. John’s Lutheran Church
Seminary Street.
Everyone is Welcome.
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Chippewa County Flu Mist Administration Clinic
Chippewa County Public Health will be offering Flu Mist administration on a walk-in basis. This
clinic is free to anyone ages 2 through 18 regardless of insurance status. The Flu Mist will be
available on a first come first serve basis and there will be no rainchecks. A parent or legal
guardian will need to accompany the child. Flu Mist will only be available, no injectable influenza
or other vaccinations will be available. Flu Mist is not recommended for individuals with asthma or
other breathing problems; a weakened immune system; persons with an egg allergy; or having a
past reaction to the Flu Mist.
Where: Chippewa County Courthouse Room 121
When: Monday thru Friday - December 9 through December 31
Time: 8:30 am to 4 pm
Questions - Contact Chippewa County Public Health 715-726-7900
National Skating Month Party Announcement
Event Date and Time
1/3/2016 - Starts: 3:00 PM - Ends: 5:00 PM
Chippewa Area Ice Arena 839 1st Ave Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Have you ever wanted to try figure skating? Well now is your FREE chance to do so! On Sunday, January 3rd, 2016
free ice skating lessons will be offered by members and coaches of the Chippewa Figure Skating Club on the North
Rink at the Chippewa Area Ice Arena. In honor of National Skating Month, we are hosting an open skating session
for families interested in learning how to skate. Skates will be available for the open skating session. If you would
like to reserve skates, please contact Bobbi Burgess at [email protected] or 715-289-3228. Warm up in our lobby,
where free hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Door prizes will be drawn for participants to win as well. And, if
you fall in love with the sport of skating, you will have the opportunity to sign up for, or sign your children up for our
next Learn To Skate Session. Hope to see your family there for a fun skating party!
Bobbi Burgess
National Honor Society Student
1-715-289-3228
GIRLS ON THE RUN • Grades 3-5 • Cadott Elementary • Mondays & Thursdays • 3:30 – 5 pm • Feb. 29 - May 16th
•Fun Games •Make New Friends •Healthy Snacks • 5K Celebration
Online registration opens: Jan. 25 @ 6pm – Feb. 8th @ 10pm
For registration or more information: See Mrs. Mathison (4K – Room 211)
www.gotrchippewavalley.org 715-271-7703