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Message from Principal Mrs.
Peerenboom
Volume 4
April May June 2015
Dear Wilson Families and Community Members,
It is hard to believe that another school year is almost over! Spring can be a crazy and hectic
time as the days are longer and the weather gets warmer. Please take some time to check over some
important events going on with your child at Wilson Elementary.
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A number of field trips will be planned in different grade levels. Please take the time to review
with your child the importance of good behavior and safety on field trips. Remaining in their
seat on the bus, staying with their group, and paying close attention to adult directions will
ensure they get the most out of the educationally focused events.
It is never too late to register your child for summer school. Summer school can help to
maintain your child’s academic, social, and behavioral gains, as well as enrich their interests
during the summer months. If you have questions about summer school, please contact Mrs.
Norton at 743-7306 or the Summer School Main Office at the ESC at 743-5042.
Students in grades kindergarten, first and second will be taking the Measure of Academic
Progress (MAP) test in April and May. This computerized test tracks each student’s personal
gains from year to year. To find out the dates your child will be taking the MAP test, you may
contact your child’s teacher. Results will be sent home with your child on the last day of school
with his or her report card.
Students in grades third, fourth, and fifth will be taking the Badger Exam test in April and May.
This computerized test assesses student mastery of the Common Core State Standards at his or
her grade level.
The District-Wide Track Meet for 4th and 5th grade students will be held on May 19th for
students in 5th grade and May 20st for students in 4th grade. The rain date for the track meet is
May 21st.
Last but not least, a reminder that staff and students in the School District of Janesville will have
inclement weather make-up day in May. All students and staff will have a regular school day on
Friday, May 22nd which was an inclement weather reserve day in the calendar. The last day of
school for students will remain Thursday, June 11, 2015. The last day of school will cap off
with our annual Fifth Grade Commitment Ceremony in the afternoon to wish our fifth grade
students the best of luck in the future.
Thank you for a great 2014-15 school year. It has been a pleasure to see the students at Wilson
Elementary grow and learn throughout the year. I am very proud of the many gains that have been made
and strongly believe Wilson Elementary will continue to keep moving forward in a positive direction. As
always, feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I am always willing to
listen!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kim Peerenboom
Principal
1. Next year’s registration is August 19th from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
2. First full regularly scheduled day of school is Tuesday, September
1st, 2015. There will no longer be a kick off day and sessions to attend
as in the past.
3. School hours for next year at the elementary level will be 8:20 a.m. to
3:08 p.m. to meet Wisconsin Department of Public Instructions
school minutes requirement.
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FIRST GRADE NEWS
First Graders at Wilson Elementary School have been working hard toward meeting the reading score goal of a
Reading Level 12 by March. At what level is your child reading? We enjoyed sharing all of the academic
success stories of our students with their parents and guardians during Parent-Teacher Conference Week.
Students will also be working on + and - math timed tests with numbers 0 through 20 to be ready for second
grade. How many correct answers can your child do in the one minute timed test for math?
As the weather is becoming warmer, please remember to have your child dress in layers as they can then
easily add or subtract clothing as the temperature changes during the day. It's also a good idea to have an
extra pair of tennis shoes and socks for the upcoming muddy, wet spring days too. Mrs. Drach is also the
teacher in charge of the Wilson Elementary School Community Garden so we'll be outside tilling the soil,
planting seeds, and learning about vegetable gardens this spring too. It has been a long, cold winter but so
far, the old saying for March “in like a lion, out like a lamb" is holding true!
Lastly, ALL first grade classrooms are in need of tissues boxes and glue sticks donations. Anything your
family can provide would be greatly appreciated!
3RD GRADE NEWS
Third Grade News
Third Graders have been very busy learners lately as we have been moving up in our reading
levels. Keep filling out your reading logs every night and earning those links! Thank you for
coming to parent teacher conferences. It was wonderful sharing your child’s progress with you.
You play a very important role in your child’s education and it is important to have a strong
home and school connection
In Social Studies, students will be learning all about Janesville History. We have some fun field
trips that we are planning to give our students some hands on learning.
In Science, students are beginning our solar system unit. Quiz your child to see how much they
are remembering about the planets and moon phases.
In Language, we are learning about adjectives that compare, helping verbs, irregular verbs and
adverbs. We can use these tools to help make our writing more interesting.
In math we are busy finishing up multiplication and then we will be starting fractions. Your
student would benefit from continued practice with basic multiplication facts. It will benefit
them in our upcoming units.
We continue to work on responsibility at school. Please make sure your child is showing you
their Assignment Notebook nightly so you can see what they are doing at school.
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Fourth Grade News
On Friday, May 8th at 2:00 p.m. is MASH the “boy/girl” talk. Parents are welcome to attend, but are
not required. Girls will be in Mrs. Rundle’s room and the boys will be in Mrs. Mueller’s room.
In Social Studies, we are learning about Wisconsin. We will take a trip to Old World Wisconsin on
Tuesday, May 12th. Students will learn about waves of immigrants who came to America's heartland
in search of a better life. It portrays housing and the daily life of immigrants in 19th century
Wisconsin.
In Science, we are studying how our Earth is always changing. We will learn about weathering,
erosion, deposition as well as earthquakes, tornados, and tsunamis.
We will bring the study of Wisconsin to life when we go visit Arndt and Daluge Farms
in the afternoon of Thursday, May 14th. Students will experience seeing how crops are
grown and produced, see beef cattle and get to eat ice cream too.
Our 4th grade track meet will be in the afternoon on Wednesday, May 20 th. Parents are encouraged
to come and cheer on their child.
As you were informed at conferences, breakfast will now be served starting
at 7:45 am. We will stop serving at 8:00 am. Children will have till 8:05 to
finish eating their food. The changes are being make to insure that students are
getting to class on time. Bus students will follow the procedure we have in place
for them now. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
KINDERGARTEN NEWS
Kindergarten students will continue to work on addition and subtraction basic
math facts. In reading we will continue to work on using our reading strategies
to figure out unknown words. Spring is hopeful here so we will be going outside
every day even at lunch. On chilly days remember to send a coat or sweatshirt to
keep your child warm. In April and May we will be learning about bugs, gardening
and camping. We have a trip scheduled for the JSOL on May 22. Look for a note to
come home for the cost of the trip.
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5th Grade
What we have been doing:
The 5th grade has re-named homework club to homework detention. Students will
continue to hand in reading and math logs each Friday. Students who do not hand
them in on Fridays will serve 15 min. after school on Monday, Tuesdays and
Thursdays. We have noticed a significant improvement in students who are
consistently handing in the math and reading logs every Friday. Every Friday we
have had and will continue to have different STEM/ and STEAM activities. Most
recently we have made muscles and bone structures to extend science lessons on
the human body, as well as building structures to test how much weight they can
hold.
What we are doing in the 3rd trimester:
The 3rd trimester is a busy one with the Badger exam and the Panda research
project. The Badger exam is computer based test that will be given in April and is
replacing the WKCE test. We will be working on a district-wide project
involving the Giant Panda throughout this trimester. Activities include research,
student-created videos, engineering projects, and a persuasive essay. MASH,
which is the human growth and development program, will be held May 8th and
15th and will be taught in male and female groups.
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MOVING???
If you will be moving from your current home address, please contact Wilson school office at 743-7306 as soon as possible to
determine what paperwork you will need to fill out for your child to continue attending his/her current school. Please note: if you are
moving to an address outside the School District of Janesville, in most cases your child is eligible to continue attending the School
District of Janesville as long as you complete the appropriate paperwork within the required timeline.
If you have any questions about school placement for a particular address, please contact Administrative Services Secretary Tami
Carlson at 743-5006. The Administrative Services Office is open year round.
If you are the parent of an elementary student and will be moving over the summer months when the elementary schools are closed,
please contact Administrative Services Secretary Tami Carlson at 743-5006 or the New Student Enrollment Office at 743-5152 to
complete the appropriate paperwork.
READING WITH
DAIZEE!
AIMING HIGHER EVENT
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Family Resource Center
I would like to say thank you to everyone that participated in Family Fun Nights and
Parent Plug In events. I had fun at the events and it was enjoyable to meet you. If you have
anything you would like to add for next year, please feel free to email me. I am always looking
for new ideas and suggestions.
[email protected]
Thank you for turning in Box Tops, Moola Milk Caps, and Pop Tabs. We raised
almost $1000.00 in Box Tops.
Please mark your calendars for upcoming events for April and May
April 13th Wilson School Wide Wear Your Favorite Team Day
April 13th Wilson School Wide Parent Plug In 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 22nd Family Fun Night 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
May 11th Wilson Parent Plug In 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
May 20th Family Fun Night 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Everyone have a wonderful summer. It was a pleasure being the FRC coordinator for
the school year of 2014-2015.
Mrs. Crystal Banner
Wilson School (Para and FRC Coordinator)
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SECOND GRADE NEWS
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The 2nd graders will be going on a field trip to Rotary Gardens in June. A letter with more information will be sent home in May.
Please remind your child to stay out of the puddles on their way to school and during recess.
Please continue reading with your child every night. It is very important that the leveled books are returned and signed by an adult.
We appreciate your support!
All second graders are required to take timed addition and subtraction tests each month. Please have your child work on their addition
and subtraction facts to 20.
2nd graders will be MAP testing in the areas of reading and math during April and May. Please check with your child’s teacher for
their testing dates. It is very important that your child is well rested and has had a good breakfast the day of testing.
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Please keep the school office informed of changes of address, phone numbers,
and emergency information that occur during the school year. It is extremely
important that we are able to contact parents in the event of illness or other
emergencies. All families should be sure to update information directly through
the Infinite Campus Parent Portal system as it changes. If you do make a change,
please notify the school to inform them that a change was made. If you do not
have computer access, please contact the school to assist. Please check your
information periodically. The following can be updated on line through Infinite
Campus:
Household Information – phone numbers, as well as preferences on how you
prefer to be contacted (Phone Call, Text Message, or E-mail).
You may send requests for address changes online, but as in the past, you will
need to provide proof of residency to the school office (during the school year),
or come to the New Student Enrollment Office at the Educational Services Center
(during the summer when school is not in session). It is a requirement that you
prove who you are and where you live. Please provide a driver’s license/picture
ID, Proof of Residency (One of the following: Address change form that the US
Post Office sends to your new address, current bill with address and date, or a
lease agreement with date and address on it. Closing paperwork from purchase
of new home with address and purchase date.) The proof of residency must be
linked to your new address with the past month. It is always important to update
your address as soon as possible.
Your child(ren) will be allowed to stay at Wilson if they are not in the Wilson
attendance area, but proper paperwork will need to be filled out.
If your address changes over the summer, please take your proof of address
along with photo ID down to the New Student Enrollment Office at the
Educational Services Center, 527 S. Franklin Street.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT WILSON
March 30-April 3 Spring Break
April 13 Wilson School Wide Wear Your Favorite Team Day
April 13 Wilson School Wide Parent Plug In 3:00-4:00 p.m.
April 15 3rd Grade to Tallman House
April 22 Family Fun Night 3:30-4:40 p.m.
May 8 MASH 5th @1-2p.m. 4th 2-3p.m. Parents can attend
May 11 Wilson Parent Plug In 3:00-4:00 p.m.
May 12 4th Graders to Old World WI
May 13 Kindergarten Orientation 8:00-4:00 open door policy
May 14 4th Graders to Arndt Farms
May 15 MASH 5@1-2 p.m. [email protected]. No parents
May 19 5th Grade Track Meet @ Noon
May 20 4th Grade Track Meet @ Noon
May 20 Family Fun Night 3:30-4:40 p.m.
May 21 Track Meet Rain Date
May 22 Kindergarten to JSOL
June 3 2nd Edwards & Anderson to Rotary Gardens
June 4 2nd Martin & Wolf to Rotary Gardens
June 9 4/5 Graders Walking to Bond Park
June 9 Kindergarten to Madison Museum & Zoo
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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SPRING BREAK
ELEMENTARY LUNCH MENU
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Nachos/Meat & Cheese
Or
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PB&J Uncrustable #
Or
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Ham(T) & Cheese / WG Bun Cheeseburger/WG Bun
Or
Or
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Best Express Pizza Boat
Or
WG Golden Chicken Tenders Ling's Orange Chicken
Hot Dog*/WG Bun
Turkey/Cheese/WG Bun
Sloppy Joe/WG Bun
Mashed Potatoes
Rice
Baked Beans
Sweet Potato Tots
Fresh Carroteenise
Steamed Corn
Fresh Broccoli / Dip
Tossed Salad Greens
Spinach Salad
Fresh Cucumber Slices / Dip
Fruit Choice
Milk Choice
Cherry Tomatoes
Fruit Choice
Milk Choice
Fruit Choice
Milk Choice
Fruit Choice
Milk Choice
Frozen Sidekicks
Fruit Choice
Milk Choice
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Egg, Cheese, Jones
Sausage*
Sand / WG English Muffin
Or
WG Macaroni & Cheese
(RFRS)
Cherry Tomatoes
Peapods
Fruit Choice
Milk Choice
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WG Popcorn Chicken / WG
Roll
Or
WG Mini Corn Dogs (T)
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Golden Chicken Tenders/WG
Pizza Dippers/Marinara Sauce
WG Mini Ravioli / WG G-Brd
Roll
Or
Or
Or
Turkey & Cheese Sub
Pulled BBQ* Pork / WG Bun Fish Sand/Cheese/WG Bun
“USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and
employer”
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Jicama Sticks
Baked Beans
Potato Smiles
F2S Harvest
Fruit Choice
Milk Choice
Celery / Dip
Fruit Choice
Milk Choice
Fresh Cucumber Slices / Dip Fresh Broccoli / Dip
Fruit Choice
WG Smart Cookie
Milk Choice
Fruit Choice
Milk Choice
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WG Cheese Quesadilla
Pork* & Vegetable Egg Roll
Lunch Buffet
Or
Or
WG Popcorn Chicken / WG
WG Chicken Nuggets
Roll
Fresh Carroteenise
Cheeseburger/WG Bun
Or
Fresh Cucumber Slices / Dip Rice
Choose from a variety of
Chicken Patty/WG Bun
Tony's 4x6 Smart Pizza
Fresh Carroteenise
Fresh Broccoli / Dip
Cherry Tomatoes
Fruit Choice
F2S Harvest
Tossed Salad Greens
Milk Choice
Fruit Choice
Milk Choice
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WG Maple French Toast
Sticks /
Hard Cooked Egg
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30
Chicken Patty/WG Bun
Turkey Ranch Roll Up
Soft Tacos *(2)
Or
entrees, fruits, vegetables, Baked Beans
breads &
Fruit Choice
Milk
Or
Jicama Sticks
Kozy Shack Pudding Cup
Milk Choice
Or
Fruit Choice
Milk Choice
Or
Pulled BBQ(T) Sand / WG Bun WG Chicken Nuggets
WG Stuffed Crust Pizza
WG Mini Corn Dogs (T)
Potato Smiles
Steamed Green Beans
Celery / Dip
Cherry Tomatoes
Hash Brown Triangle
F2S Harvest
Fruit Choice
Spinach Salad
Fruit Choice
Baked Beans
Fruit Choice
Fruit Choice
Milk Choice
Milk Choice
Milk Choice
Milk
10 Choice
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WW Spag/Meat Sauce/WG
G-Brd
Or
Lunch prices $2.25
Reduced $.40
Extra milk $.35
*F2S Harvest = locally
grown
vegetables
#May contain peanuts, nuts
or nut oils
(T) contains turkey
* Contains pork
LUNES
MARTES
MIÉRCOLES
JUEVES
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2
VIERNES
3
VACACIONES DE PRIMAVERA
MENÚ DEL ALMUERZO DE PRIMARIA
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7
8
Sándwich de cacahuate y
mermelada #
O
Hamburguesa de queso c/pan
Jamón(T) y queso c/pan integral
integral
O
O
Pollo a la naranja Ling's
Hot Dog* c/pan integral
Pavo y queso c/pan integral
Sloppy Joe c/pan integral
Arroz
Frijoles horneados
Trozos de papa dulce
Maíz al vapor
Brócoli fresco c/aderezo
Ensalada mixta de verduras
Ensalada de espinaca
Opción de fruta
Opción de leche
Jitomates Cherry
Opción de fruta
Opción de leche
Opción de fruta
Opción de leche
Opción de fruta
Opción de leche
Zanahorias frescas
Rebanadas de pepino fresco
c/ader.
Congeladas Sidekicks
Opción de fruta
Opción de leche
Nachos c/carne y queso
O
Trozos dorados integrales de
pollo
Puré de papas
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10
Pizza bote Best Express
O
“USDA es un proveedor y
empleador de oportunidades
igualitarias”.
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14
Sánd. de huevo, queso y
Palomitas integrales de pollo
salchicha * Jones
c/pan int.
en un panqué inglés integral
O
O
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17
Trozos dorados de pollo c/pan
Trozos de pizza c/salsa marinara
integral
O
O
Tiras de cerdo BBQ* c/pan
Torta de pavo y queso
integral
Mini Ravioli integral c/pan int. al
ajo
O
Sánd. de pescado y queso c/pan
integral
Frijoles horneados
Zanahorias frescas
Macarrón int. y queso (poca
grasa y sal)
Trozos de jícama
Jitomates Cherry
Cosecha F2S
Apio c/aderezo
Chícharos en su vaina
Opción de fruta
Opción de leche
Opción de fruta
Opción de leche
Opción de fruta
Opción de leche
Rebanadas de pepino fresco
c/ader.
Opción de fruta
Opción de leche
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21
22
23
24
Hamburguesa de queso c/pan
integral
O
Espagueti int. c/salsa de carne y
pan al ajo
O
Quesadilla integral de queso
O
Palomitas integrales de pollo
c/pan int.
Rebanadas de pepino fresco
c/ader.
Rollo chino de cerdo * y
vegetales
O
Sonrisas de papa
Almuerzo Bufé
Trozos integrales de pollo
Cosecha F2S
Opción de fruta
Ensalada mixta de verduras
Opción de leche
Opción de fruta
Opción de leche
Brócoli fresco c/aderezo
WG Smart Cookie
Opción de fruta
Opción de leche
Medallón de pollo c/pan integral Pizza Inteligente 4x6 Tony's
Elija de una variedad de:
Arroz
Jitomates Cherry
Zanahorias frescas
entremés, frutas, vegetales y
Frijoles horneados
panes
Leche Opción de fruta
Brócoli fresco c/aderezo
Trozos de jícama
Taza de pudín Kozy Shack
Opción de leche
Opción de fruta
Opción de leche
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28
Trozos de pan integral francés
Medallón de pollo c/pan integral
tostado con
miel y un huevo duro cocido
O
Sándwich de tiras BBQ(T) c/pan
O
integral
Mini banderillas integrales (T) Sonrisas de papa
29
30
Taco ranchero de pavo
Tacos suaves *(2)
Precio regular $2.25
O
Precio reducido $.40
Jitomates Cherry
O
Trozos integrales de pollo
Pizza integral c/orilla rellena
Ejotes verdes al vapor
Apio c/aderezo
Cosecha F2S
Ensalada de espinaca
Frijoles horneados
Triángulo de fritura de papa
Opción de fruta
Opción de fruta
Opción de fruta
Opción de fruta
Opción de leche
Opción de leche
Opción de leche
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Opción
de leche
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Mini banderillas integrales (T)
15
Leche extra $.35
*Cosecha F2S" =
vegetales cosechados
localmente
# = Contiene nueces,
cacahuates o aceite de nuez
aceite de nuez
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* = Contiene cerdo
(T) = Contiene pavo