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Hartford Jt. #1 School District
From the desk of
Parent Newsletter
Volume 12, Issue 3
Dr. Smits
2015 Teacher of the Year: Katie Malterer
Ms. Katie Malterer received her Bachelor of Science from University of Wisconsin –
LaCrosse in 2009, where she majored in middle childhood through early adolescent
education, with a minor in English. She was hired by the School District of Hartford
Jt. #1 in 2010 as an English/Language Arts Teacher at Central Middle School. She also
serves as the middle school English Curriculum Chairperson and a Forensics coach.
Ms. Malterer is a very dedicated, hard-working educator, whose passion for teaching her
students is evident each and every day. Her peers have described her “time and efforts
helping kids with understanding the English language in a better way. Her techniques
with teaching have made learning fun … she has many different activities to broaden
kids’ imagination in creative writing.” “She always has a smile and positive word for
her students and co-workers … it is always refreshing to come into her classroom …”
When asked to describe her most rewarding experience as a teacher and about special
projects, Katie spoke of
her passion for writing
that she so eagerly tries
to share in the classroom,
in hopes of seeing a
shared enthusiasm from
all of her students even
when those students
“don’t seem as eager to
get their minds into the
writing mode.”
Pictured: Bob Kieckhefer and
Dr. Smits congratulate Teacher
of the Year Katie Malterer.
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Hartford Jt #1: A Safe, Clean and Comfortable
Learning Environment for Your Children
Submitted by Mr. Stellmacher, Director of Business Services
As the snow outside is melting and spring approaches our District is in full swing
preparing for summer projects. We have worked with district staff, administrators, and
the Board of Education to identify the top priorities for facilities maintenance, repairs,
and replacements. As we have limited funds, we have prioritized the projects that most
impact our students to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable, and environment for our
students, your children, to learn. Highlights of work in progress or scheduled for the
summer of 2015 include:
ROSSMAN ELEMENTARY. We are in the final stages of the installation of new boilers
and a new chiller. These updates replace equipment that was original to the building and
should allow for a more responsive climate control system as we approach the summer
months. This equipment also allowed us to more efficiently heat the school during the
cold snaps this winter. We also have scheduled the replacement of toilet partitions in
four girls and four boys’ bathrooms.
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY. The gymnasium floor is scheduled to be repainted this summer. We have been testing a
few different products (see the paw prints at some of the entrances to the gym) to make sure that the end product looks
great. The art room is scheduled to undergo a major overhaul with new cabinetry, sinks and new VCT flooring. The
remaining 3rd grade classrooms and cafeteria floor will be replaced with VCT tile. Finally, the “parent drop off zone”
for student drop-off and pick-up in front of the building will be expanded (more concrete) to allow for a more efficient
system for parents. This will assist during the muddy spring season and for snow removal next winter.
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL. The Central auditorium carpeting is scheduled to be replaced. This was original to the building
and approximately 25 years old. In addition, the wall “covering” separating the cafeteria and auditorium will be replaced.
DISTRICT WIDE. We have scheduled the replacement of eight exterior doors throughout the District. In addition
to improving the aesthetics of the building, this will increase the security of our building and provide better seals and
“locks” through our electronic fab locking system.
We appreciate the investment that our community has made in our schools over the past 50 years, and work hard daily
to maintain the buildings and explore preventative maintenance wherever possible to extend the life of the buildings and
equipment. We also work very hard to live “within” our budget by prioritizing the needs over the wants while ensuring that
we provide a great environment for learning.
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Helping Your Child With Homework
Submitted by Mr. Zielinski, Reading & Math Coordinator
Homework headaches! Homework can be frustrating for children and parents alike. In reality,
homework provides an excellent chance for parents to directly support their child as they attempt
to succeed within the classroom. Homework provides opportunities for children to develop the
organizational and study skills they will need to be successful throughout their academic careers.
As the parent of four children, occasionally I found myself engaged in the homework battle. The
following homework tips can help motivate your child to get the work done, without threats or bribes.
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Provide a proper workspace at home that is relatively free from distractions. My children
preferred to work at the kitchen table, sometimes together. There were times when they
needed more privacy and they would work at their desks in their bedrooms.
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Schedule a regular study time. Our household rule required my children to do their homework when they came home
from school. They would have a quick snack, unwind a bit from the school day, and then get at accomplishing their work.
Social and athletic activities can interfere with homework so you must plan ahead.
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Make sure your child does their own work. Children won’t learn if they don’t think for themselves and make their own
mistakes. Parents should make suggestions and help with directions but it’s the student’s job to do the learning.
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Monitor and motivate. Parents should ask about assignments and tests. Give encouragement, check completed
homework and make yourself available for questions and concerns.
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Praise your child’s work and effort. When one of my children did well on an assignment, I would post it on the refrigerator.
I would also mention academic achievements to relatives…especially grandmas and grandpas.
Homework positively affects achievement in school, and it teaches children responsibility. Also, homework is an important
link between home and school. When parents support, encourage and motivate at home, children are almost certain to
develop a positive attitude toward learning and school.
Summer School
Submitted by Mr. Haldemann, Director of Student Affairs and Summer School Director
Summer School is just around the corner. You should have received the packet containing information
for Summer School. If you haven’t, it is available on our website.
There are some changes for this summer. For the second year in a row math and reading will be
open to all students, so no matter how your student is doing they can sign up and move their
reading abilities forward. Additionally, this year there will be new jump start courses. During
August 10-21 we will be offering math and reading courses to get your child off and running
when the new school year starts. Also there will be a computer “Boot Camp” course for students
entering 6th grade to learn the ins and outs of the laptops they will be receiving when they get to the middle school.
Summer School will be in session from June 15th until July 10th with Wednesday July 3rd off. There are many classes to
choose from, so I hope you are able to find one that works for your child. Once you have figured out the classes you would
like, mail or drop off the registration form, with payment, at Central Middle School by May 1st. If you have any questions
feel free to call or email me. I look forward to seeing you at Summer School.
Summer School Questions? 262-673-8040| [email protected].
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Highland Alternative School
Submitted by Mrs. Schieffer, Pupil Services Director
On February 2nd the doors of our old district offices reopened. It is now the home of an
alternative program that is modeled after a successful CESA 6 program that is located
in Fond du Lac. The purpose of the program is to provide an additional placement
option for students with disabilities who have experienced limited success in another
special education program due to their behavior. When a team decides this is the
location that can serve a students’ needs, it is important to emphasize the students
remain ours even though their attendance is at an off site location.
The goal of the program is to offer support for students whose behavior severely impedes
their or others learning with smaller class sizes, immediate feedback for students, a
highly individualized curriculum, daily social skills, positive behavioral supports, strong and ongoing communication with
staff and families, a highly structured environment, and at times, a fresh start. To begin, the program will only serve a few
students from Hartford Jt. #1, but will eventually open the enrollment to other districts.
Students are instructed academically as per their Individualized Education Plan and follow the district’s standards as much as
possible. The behavioral component is the key to helping the child learn the skills to return to their home school successfully.
The site will use a point level system to help manage, provide feedback and collect data on decision making for the student.
The goal is to help students participate in self-change. Believing behavioral change can occur with support and education,
the program will teach students about behavior just as they may be taught skills when learning to read. Anger management
courses help students identify how displaced and inappropriate responses to anger can adversely affect their lives. Students
will discover that anger is a learned response pattern and will explore their individual triggers. Students are then taught
techniques that will allow them to lengthen their “fuse”. Once a student has the skills to make better choices and sees the
motivation to make better choices, the program supports the student into transitioning back to their home school. We wish
the program success! The more successful they are, the more our children have an opportunity to learn new skills.
2015 HARTFORD STUDENT ART SHOW
April 24, 2015 through April 26, 2015
Please join us to view selected student artwork.
Friday: 5 pm - 7 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 2 pm
Cookie and Punch Reception Hours:
Friday: 5 pm - 7 pm
Saturday: 1 pm - 3 pm
PRESENTED BY: The Schauer Arts Center, Hartford Union High School, Central Middle
School, Lincoln Elementary School And Rossman Elementary School
Art by 4th grade student Audrey Swigert
31 N. Main Street | Hartford, Wisconsin 53027
(Across from the Mineshaft, the old St. Vincent De Paul Store)
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History Fair 2015
Submitted by Mrs. Reuter, Gifted/Talented Coordinator
Students became historians when they do the History Fair! On February 17, 2015 Hartford Jt. 1 School District schools
participated in the annual History Fair held at Central Middle School. One hundred students competed in the year’s fair from
grades first through eighth. The theme this year was focused around “Leadership and Legacy in History”. The projects were
required to have an element in which they describe the legacy of a person, event or organization and the leadership involved.
Participants from each school, Central, Lincoln and Rossman, contributed to the event. It is also a way to bring community who
have a shared history together to learn. The History Fair is an academic enrichment program for students in grades kindergarten
through eighth grade. Students select topics connected to an annual theme and complete their own in-depth research on the topic.
Students present their conclusions by creating museum-style exhibits, multimedia presentations, research papers and dramatic
performances. Some students worked individually, while others formed groups. The projects were judged on historical quality but
were also evaluated on the clarity of the presentation, relation to theme, and originality. In each category and level of competition
students share their work with their peers, historians, educators and professionals in related fields as they compete for awards.
Awards In Each Category
Lower Elementary: Kindergarten - 3rd grade:
1st place: Audrey Grensavitch & Jordan Yu
Elementary: 4th - 5th grade:
1st place: Kyle Staus
2nd place: Nicholas Anderson
Keaton Staus
2nd place: Jonathan Lemke
Middle School: 6th - 8th grade:
1st place: Abby Hoffmann & Stephanie Gavin
2nd place: Kara Willms & Alexandra Lang
3rd place: Ally Wetzel & Jayden Ermer
3rd place: Jadon Thornton
Libby Hodson, Isabella Navarre
Kid’s Choice is voted on by all fair participants:
Madelyn Burris
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10 Tips
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to Healthy Eating & Physical Activity
Submitted by Mrs. Piontek, Food Service Director
1. Start Your Day With Breakfast
Breakfast fills your “empty tank” to get you going after a long night without food.
Eating a good breakfast can help you do better in school. Easy to prepare breakfasts include: cold cereal with fruit and
low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, yogurt with fruit, whole-grain waffles or even last night’s pizza.
2. Get Moving
It’s easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike or jog to see your friends. Take a 10 minute activity
break every hour while you read, do homework or watch TV. Climb stairs instead of taking an escalator or elevator. Try to
do these things for a total of 30 minutes every day.
3. Snack Smart
Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups - a glass of low-fat milk and a few graham
crackers, an apple or celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins, or some dry cereal. If you eat smart at other meals,
cookies, chips, and candy are okay for occasional snacking.
4. Work up a sweat
Vigorous work-outs, when you’re breathing hard and sweating, help your heart pump better, give you more energy and
help you look and feel your best. Start with a warm-up that stretches your muscles. Include 20 minutes of aerobic activity,
such as running, jogging or dancing.
5. Balance your food choices - don’t eat too much of one thing
You don’t have to give up foods like hamburgers, French fries, and ice cream to eat healthfully. You just have to be smart
about how often and how much of them you eat. Your body needs nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, fat, and many
different vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and A, iron, and calcium from a variety of foods.
6. Get fit with friends or family
Being active is much more fun with friends or family. Encourage others to join you and plan one special physical activity
event, like a bike ride or hiking, with a group each week.
7. Eat more grains, fruits, and vegetables
These foods give you carbohydrates for energy, plus vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Besides, they taste good! Try breads
such as whole-wheat, bagels, and pita. Spaghetti and oatmeal are also in the grain group.
8. Join in physical activities at school
Whether you take a physical education class or do other physical activities at school, such as intramural sports, structured
activities are a sure way to feel good, look good and stay physically fit.
9. Foods aren’t good or bad
A healthy eating style is like a puzzle with many parts. Each part, or food, is different. Some foods may have more fat, sugar or
salt, while others may have more vitamins or fiber. There is a place for all these foods. What makes a diet good or bad is how
foods fit together. Balancing your choices is important. Fit in a higher-fat food, like pepperoni pizza, at dinner by choosing
lower-fat foods at other meals. And don’t forget about moderation. If two pieces of pizza fill you up, don’t eat a third.
10. Make healthy eating and physical activities fun!
Take advantage of physical activities you and your friends enjoy doing together and eat the foods you like. Be adventurous
- try new sports, games, and other activities as
You’ll grow stronger, play longer, and look and feel better! Set realistic goals - don’t try changing too much at once.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF HARTFORD JOINT NO. 1
2015-16 SCHOOL CALENDAR
2015
2016
September 1 Classes begin for all students
January 4
Classes resume
September 7 Labor Day – No Classes
January 18
Early release / afternoon workday for teachers
September 29Parent-Teacher Conferences (evening)
January 27
Full in-service – No Classes
October 7
Early release / afternoon workday for teachers
February 9
Parent-Teacher Conferences (evening)
October 27
Parent-Teacher Conferences (evening)
February 15 Full in-service – No Classes
October 30
In-service / Workday – No Classes
March 4
End of 2nd Trimester
November 19 End of 1st Trimester
March 7
In-service / Workday – No Classes
November 20 In-service / Workday – No Classes
March 22
Parent-Teacher Conferences (evening)
Nov. 26-27
Thanksgiving break
March 25
Easter / Spring break begins – No Classes
December 8
Parent-Teacher Conferences (evening)
April 4
Classes resume
December 9
Parent-Teacher Conferences – No Classes
May 30
Memorial Day – No Classes
June 3
End of 3rd Trimester – Last day of school
December 10 Parent-Teacher Conferences (evening)
December 24 Christmas/Winter break begins - No Classes
Early release / afternoon workday for teachers
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Just a cold or virus?
We’ve all experienced it – the cold that seems to linger on.
With many minor health concerns all exhibiting similar
symptoms (runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing,
fever, etc.) , how do you know if your symptoms are considered
normal or should be of greater concern? Below are a few tips
to help you determine if you or your family member is experiencing a cold, or something more.
1
Difficulty Breathing or Chest Pain
Sometimes congestion makes breathing a bit more difficult through the nose. A cold will usually run its course and
symptoms should get better after several days. If breathing becomes labored, continues to be troublesome, or you have
chest pain, it could be a symptom of a more serious problem such as heart disease, asthma, pneumonia, or others. Call
your health care provider or go to the emergency room.
2
Persistent Fever
A low-grade fever (under 100.5°F) is not a cause for concern. However, if a fever rises above 101°F, or is 100.5°F or
higher and won’t go away, this can be a sign of a secondary infection in the body that should be treated.
3
Ongoing Vomiting
Your body needs fluid to stay hydrated, so you may need to go to your doctor’s office, a walk-in clinic or urgent care
if vomiting lasts more than 24 hours, there are signs of dehydration such as dizziness or dark urine, or you also have a
fever with abdominal pain. Depending on the cause, treatment may include IV fluids and medication.
4
Painful Swallowing
Although minor discomfort when you swallow can come from a sore throat or cold, severe pain can be a sign of
an infection or injury. Seek out additional health care if your sore throat is severe or does not improve after several days.
5
Persistent Cough
A cough that won’t go away is likely postnasal drip that may be treated with antihistamines. However, it could be
more serious, such as asthma or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) or even whooping cough. If you’ve been coughing
for more than two to three weeks, see your health care provider.
6
Ongoing Congestion and Headache
Colds and allergies that cause congestion and blockage of the sinus passages can sometimes lead to a sinus infection.
If your symptoms persist, see your health care provider.
This healthy tip is offered by Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network.
What is possible. 3 hospitals, over 25 locations – including the Hartford Health Center – and more than 2,000 doctors.
Find one close to you.
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Spring is in the Air!
Submitted by Mr. Kieckhefer, Principal
It may be difficult to believe that spring is approaching given our recent weather, but
time marches on! Central Middle School becomes an exceptionally busy place in the
spring. As the days get longer and warmer, the temptation for some of our students
(as well as us) is to spend less time on school work and more time on outdoor fun!
From my experience, the spring chance to relax a bit is a good thing, as long as
we all keep in mind that school doesn’t end until June 5. Students need to make
that last big “push” and make it to the next grade level. As parents and teachers,
we all need to help our children and students maintain high standards and finish
off this year on a strong note!
Students across the district will take the STAR (Reading) and SMI (Math) assessments
and math placement exams so that we can design an appropriate educational
program to meet the diverse needs of each of our students for next year. They also
take those assessments so that we can measure growth, plan interventions and make
adjustments to our instructional strategies based on what we see happening for
students. Please remind your child to take all assessments seriously.
As the end of the year approaches, please remind your children to follow through
with their Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) ticket registrations
because many end-of-the year activities are made possible based on student
acknowledgement levels; make sure some daily homework time is blended into
their busy schedules; and, be sure to allow yourself some reward time for all the
hard work you are putting into raising our next generation!
Save the Date:
CMS CONCERT SCHEDULE
MAY 19: Band Concerts
MAY 21: Orchestra Concerts
MAY 28: Chorus Concerts
M r. Kieckhefer , Principal
MARCH 31
School Board Mtg. 7:00 p.m.
APRIL 3
Spring Break
APRIL 13
Classes Resume
APRIL 16
Tornado Awareness
APRIL 21
District Science Fair at Rossman
APRIL 27
Solo/Ensemble Competition at CMS
APRIL 28
School Board Mtg. 7:00 p.m.
MAY 15
CMS PTO Color Run after school
MAY 20
Parents of 5th graders transition
night at CMS
MAY 25
Memorial Day - No School
MAY 29
End of Year Dance
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Central Middle School Community Outreach Project
Submitted by Mrs. Luthi and Mrs. Laatsch, Central School Teachers
The 6th graders at Central Middle School have been involved in community outreach
activities. They learned how and why someone, anyone, could end up homeless. Students
worked tirelessly to help the homeless in our community as well as Milwaukee. Our 6th
grade students created fabric pouches, and filled them with toiletries donated by students,
staff and local businesses. Some people are not only homeless, they have also been abused.
They arrive at shelters with nothing but the clothes they are wearing. Students attached
uplifting messages to personalize their pouches and encouraging them not to give up. The
Milwaukee Rescue Mission requested snacks for their kids, so students decorated lunch
bags with hand drawn pictures and quotes trying to lift kids’ spirits. We made greeting
cards with similar messages. We wanted to let them know someone cares about them.
This project was recognized and praised by the Milwaukee Continuum of Care and Mayor
Tom Barrett.
Our Central Middle School students also went out into our community to volunteer at
Lincoln and Rossman Elementary Schools, the Boys & Girls Club, The Dream Center, the
Jack Russell Memorial Library and the Hartford Fire Department. We wish to thank
the following organizations/businesses: Hartford Fire Department, Milwaukee Rescue
Mission, Blacks Nursery, the Boys and Girls Club, Dr. Peter Wilke, Dr. Gregory Jensen, Hahn’s True Value, Sheila Trost and
The Dream Center, and all of the CMS parents who generously gave fabric and toiletries to fill the pouches. Thanks also
to our principal Bob Kieckhefer, our administration and school board for supporting our students, and making it possible
for us to help others. We also thank Project Homeless Connect, especially Nancy Monarrez, for speaking to our students,
explaining how and why people become homeless and where the homeless and abused in our community can find help.
We sincerely hope that the seeds of compassion planted in their hearts continues to grow in their hearts and in the hearts
of those they touched throughout this project.
Spread the Word
Submitted by Mrs. Hermann, Special Ed. Aide
March 4th 2015 was the national day to
“Spread the word to end the word.” The use
of the word retard or retarded is hurtful
to the families of people with intellectual
disabilities. Central students were able to
receive a t-shirt with the saying ‘SPREAD
THE WORD TO END THE WORD” if they
exchanged it for a freedom pass. Freedom
passes are earned for responsible, respectful
behavior.
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Battle of the Books
Submitted by Mrs. Marusinec, Library Media Services Director
Battle of the Books sponsored by the Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) is a reading
competition that encourages quality reading, team spirit and competition. This year students from Central Middle
School participated in the statewide competition. Approximately 90 students formed 25 teams in late November and
started reading the books on the list. In January and February the teams took an online quiz each week to test their
knowledge of the books they read. The team with the highest weekly scores represented Central Middle School in the
statewide online battle.
Members of the team were Matt Becker, Viktoria Tadlock, Olivia Tadlock and Jack Gauthier. They competed online with
their knowledge of the 20 titles against 134 other middle school teams in the state during the last week of February.
This year’s contest was won by Meadowview Middle School in Sparta, WI. Our team placed 17 out of 134 with a score of
315 points out of 360. The students were enthused and worked hard to prepare for the competition. Reading a variety of
books, paying attention to detail, memorizing title and author and learning to work together were valuable experiences
for our team.
At Central we continue in March with all the teams in a tournament called BOB March Madness. Teams play in this single
elimination tournament and ends in a championship round with the top two teams at the end of March. In early April all
the teams will celebrate their reading achievements with an ice cream party sponsored by the Central PTO.
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Looking Through Someone
Else’s Eyes
Submitted by Mr. Hanlon, Principal
I am sure that anyone who had the misfortune
to observe the homework practices in the
Hanlon household over the past month
would give a wry smile knowing that even
the children of an experienced teacher and a
principal have their meltdowns too. As the stubbornness manifested itself
once again last week at our kitchen table I had a small epiphany, my daughter
was completing her math assignment in colored pencil and it felt as though
we had been sitting there since she was born! I realized that despite how
tired I was these were the moments that I shouldn’t rush, this time together
won’t be around forever and that I had a critical function during this process.
I realized that I needed to look through her eyes at this moment rather than
my own and I suddenly had a very different view of not just the situation but
life in general.
I am not going to tell you that all the planets aligned and a bolt of clarity
burst from the heavens but what I will say is that when I take the time to try
and look at situations through the eyes of my children the world seems a very
different place. Although I had not even considered the thought I realized
that even though I was sitting with my daughter during her math and my son
during his reading I was being selfish thinking that I couldn’t wait for it to be
finished. When I imagined me sitting next to my dad during my homework
it wasn’t about the work anymore, it was about the feeling of being safe and
cared for. Just knowing that he was there and interested in what I was doing
made me momentarily emotionally fragile. This is what I wanted my children
to recognize in themselves and what I wanted to recognize in myself that we
M r. Hanlon,
Principal
MARCH 31
School Board Mtg. 7:00 p.m.
APRIL 1
Lion Eyes 1:00 p.m.
APRIL 2
Randy Peterson “World of Music”
APRIL 3
Spring Break
APRIL 13
Classes Resume
APRIL 16
PTO Mtg. 6:30 p.m.
Tornado Awareness
APRIL 21
District Science Fair @ Rossman
APRIL 28
School Board Mtg. 7:00 p.m.
MAY 5
Lion Eyes 1:00 p.m.
MAY 20
5th grade parents transition night @ CMS
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MAY 25
Memorial Day - No School
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Looking Through Someone Else’s Eyes (continued)
are a product of our environment and I have a huge say in what that environment looks like.
Benjamin Disraeli once said that ‘patience is a necessary ingredient of genius’, whereas Jean Jacques Rosseau stated
that ‘patience is bitter but its fruits are sweet.’ I think that most of us experience the latter but in the Hanlon
household we are learning to be more patient not just with homework but with each other. As our 2nd grader grows
and our kindergartner moves forward we all look at the little 1 year old running around the house and he brings
us back to the fact that once upon a time we were carefree and always smiling too. It reminds us not to get bogged
down in the minutiae of the world and take more time to appreciate each other. I have come to the conclusion that
my children are never going to be carbon copies of me and that is ok. It’s difficult when those first inklings of true
independence come to the fore because as parents we want to control the environment to keep our children safe,
however, it is part of our own personal growth to allow those seeds of independent thought and action to grow
despite how difficult it feels. By becoming increasingly patient with each other we get to enjoy the beauty and
laughter that we can give to our family.
Patience and understanding are not always on show at our kitchen table when dinner’s cooking, the baby’s crying, a
certain 5 year old is refusing to have a bath and a second grade student is yelling that “this is the way my teacher told
me to do it” but there will be a time in years to come when the house gets progressively more quiet until eventually
I make my wife a coffee and we sit at the table smiling and reminiscing about how we tried to see through our
children’s eyes.
Footy Clinic
Submitted by Mr. Hanlon, Principal
The Lincoln Fun Fair was a tremendous
success. It would be remiss to go any further
without thanking our volunteers, parents and
guardians, the PTO, Fun Fair Committee and
our staff and students. One of the raffle prizes
was an introductory session to Australian Rules
football run by Mr. Hanlon in the Lincoln gym.
Aussie Rules, or footy as it’s fondly referred to,
is a dynamic sport requiring fitness, agility and
coordination. Each of the raffle winners received
an AusKick hat provided from Australia by the
Milwaukee Bombers Australian Rules club with
whom Mr. Hanlon has been affiliated with at
both playing and coaching levels. The clinic was
a lot of fun and may actually be offered again at
some point due to its success!
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Storybook Dancers Visit Lincoln
Submitted by Mrs. Neumeyer, Reading Resource Teacher
The March Lion Eyes Assembly featured a visit from The Storybook Dancers! Mr. Hanlon led numerous teachers and
support staff in dancing to a mix of popular tunes in an effort to mark both Dr. Seuss Week and our Read-a-Thon target of
60,000 minutes. The assembled students, parents and visitors from District Office were stunned at the talented leg work
of those on stage and I am thrilled to report that our students surpassed their reading goal by nearly 30,000 minutes
reaching a grand total of 87,726 minutes. A wonderful collaborative effort from students, staff, parents and our PTO.
Birthday Bags
Submitted by Mrs. Reiner, 2nd Grade Teacher
The second grade students at Lincoln Elementary are currently learning about
citizenship and cooperation. To extend what we they are learning to other areas,
our students have created “Birthday Bags” for the Hartford Food Pantry. Each
birthday bag contains a cake mix, frosting, and candles. Students in every grade
level throughout the building have been terrific in bringing in items to contribute
to the “Birthday Bags”. The second grade students also got to practice their
public speaking by telling other grades about the project in visits to numerous
classrooms.
Lincoln Elementary
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Rossman Elementary
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Rossman Family Night!
Submitted by Mr. Bui, Principal
When families, schools and communities work together student achievement
improves, teacher morale rises and connections between family, school and
community multiply. A Partnership School is one that has something great to
offer for everyone. Knowing that we always have room for improvement, I am
happy to say we enjoy working closely together to make sure every single student
succeeds! There is an old proverb that states, “Tell me and I’ll forget; show me
and I may remember; involve me and I’ll UNDERSTAND.”
This trimester, with the help of the Read-a-Thon, the Book Fair, our Rossman PTO
and YOU; we will be bringing back Tim Hannig Pro Kids Show on March 25th at 6:30
p.m. Tim continues to play an instrumental part in emphasizing the importance
of the development of a student’s character. Research tells us that the active
involvement of parents has a positive effect on student learning and achievement.
These studies go on to conclude that parent aspirations were the most important
influence on their children’s achievement. Parents have major effects in terms of
encouragement and expectations that may transmit to their children. Remembering
what you teach your child today is what they will be teaching their children in the
future, so thank you for being involved and joining us on March 25th.
A BIG THANK YOU to the students, staff, parents (especially the Rossman PTO)
and the community for being a partner in helping Rossman build relationships,
link activities to learning and addressing differences. Remember “You Matter”
so get involved!
M r. Bui,
Principal
MARCH 31
School Board Mtg. 7:00 p.m.
APRIL 3
Spring Break
APRIL 13
Classes Resume
APRIL 16
Tornado Awareness
APRIL 21
District Science Fair @ Rossman
PTO Mtg. 6:30 p.m.
APRIL 28
School Board Mtg. 7:00 p.m.
MAY 8
Muffins for Mom
MAY 15
Rendezvous 9:00 a.m.
MAY 19
PTO Mtg. 6:30 p.m.
MAY 20
5th grade parents transition night @ CMS
MAY 25
Memorial Day - No School
Community Reader Day
Submitted by Mrs. Gundrum, 1st Grade Teacher
On March 13th, Rossman School participated in the 3rd annual
Community Reader Day. Community members throughout
Hartford were invite to Rossman to share their love of reading.
They talked about what they read for work and what they
enjoyed reading in their leisure. The readers shared childhood
favorite books with their audience or read a selection of books
provided by the teacher. There was one reader in each of our
28 classrooms. The event is very well received by all. It gives
the students at Rossman the opportunity to showcase their good
listening skills, respectful behavior and questioning skills. Thank
you to our Community readers for participating in our special
day. Below you will find a list of the businesses represented:
Animal Drs.
Aurora
Douglas Jeweler
Dr. Scheunemann Dental
Faith & Giggles
First Bank
Hartford Fire
Hartford Jt. 1
Hartford Police
Scoop de Ville
Hartford Rec Center
Hartford Union High School
Jack Russell Memorial Library
McDonald’s
Mineshaft
Peace Lutheran
Piggly Wiggly
Pike Lake State Park
Quad Graphics
Schauer Center
Signicast
St. Kilian
The Paint Shop
Walmart
Super Heroes
Submitted by Mrs. Witt, 1st Grade Teacher
In February, students in the Rossman first grade were Super Heroes. They made “super” behavior and academic choices, so
as a reward, they came dressed as their favorite Super Hero. Students also wrote about what super power they would like to
have. Many students would like to fly, be invisible and be super readers. Well we might not be able to do the first two but
we have definitely accomplished the last one. Great job first graders!
Celebrating Dr. Seuss Week
Submitted by Mr. Heldt and Mrs. Wolff, 3rd Grade Teachers
Spring is in the air, and the third graders were happy to
celebrate Read Across America Week by recognizing some
of their favorite Dr. Seuss books. The students brought in
a plastic hanger from home, and then they chose several
characters from their favorite Dr. Seuss book. They hand
crafted the characters such as Thing One and Thing Two, or
some recognizable items from his stories like the truffula
trees in the story The Lorax. Then the characters were
assembled into a mobile which proudly hangs from the
hallway between the two rooms.
Students were excited to work together and cooperate in
the construction and assembly of the mobiles. Some of the
other activities done that week were a book extension in
which students placed three items of significance to their
favorite book and the class would guess what each other’s
favorite book is. Many students brought in their own books
to share with the class. It was a fun-filled week of reading
in third grade.
MATH
Submitted by Mrs. Zuge, Kindergarten Teacher
In math we have been focusing a lot of our time on breaking numbers into
number partners. We’ll take any given number from 2 to 10, then count out
of set of objects in that amount (or draw a set of objects in that amount). Next
we see how many different ways we can break that set into 2 smaller sets. These
types of activities help the children to see the value of numbers instead of just
the names of the numbers. It also is a good way for the kids to have a visual for
how addition and subtraction works. If we break a set of 8 objects into smaller
sets of 3 and 5, then it’s easier to understand why, in an addition equation,
3+5=8.
Another main focus in math right now is teen numbers. We continue to practice
in several different ways how to break a teen number into 10 and some more.
This is something that you can practice verbally with your child. Just practice
saying each of the teen numbers in this way “14 is ten and 4 more, 16 is ten
and six more, etc…) Being secure with understanding this beginning sense
of place value will be a great asset to the students as they move into the next
few grades and begin 2 digit addition and subtraction. It’s adding up to be a
fun time in Mrs. Zuge’s math class!
Hartford Jt. 1 School District
School Board Goals
GOAL: Develop a Positive Behavior
Interventions & Supports system.
EXPECTATION: Develop a
functional behavior support plan and
report progress annually.
FOCUS: Determine benchmarks of
quality and implement a school-wide
positive behavior support system.
GOAL: Implement a quality response
to intervention program that holds all
parties accountable for maximizing a
student’s academic success.
EXPECTATION: Identify students
that are having academic and/
or behavioral difficulties. Develop
intervention strategies, monitor
progress, modify policy and procedure,
provide training and have on-going
communications with parents/
guardians.
FOCUS: Using universal screening
and progress monitoring tools,
evaluate academic limitations and
develop strategies for improvement.
GOAL: Promote the District as a
District of Excellence.
EXPECTATION: Commit to
excellence and then develop strategies
to keep the public informed of
District course and extra-curricular
offerings, opportunities, initiatives,
and accomplishments.
FOCUS: Using District committees
engage in conversation - What is a
District of Excellence? What does a
District of Excellence look like? How
do we continuously improve a District
of Excellence?
Board of Education
The public is welcome to attend school board meetings. Regular meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at the Administrative Office
Building located at 402 W. Sumner Street on the dates listed below. Meeting notices are posted at each school, on the District
website, main entrance of City Hall, Jack Russell Memorial Library, and announced over WTKM radio. Questions regarding
the agenda should be directed to Dr. Mark Smits, Administrator (262-673-3155) or via email to [email protected].
2014-15 School Board Meetings
March 31, 2015
April 28, 2015
May 26, 2015
June 23, 2015
Board of Education
Jeff Becker, President
262-227-9945
William Savage, Vice President 414-218-0959
Barbara Lindert, Clerk
262-673-4165
Adam Majerus, Treasurer
920-296-6584
Kari Staus, Director
262-370-3909