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2014-15 JUMPROPE CONTEST
On Wednesday, January 21, a rope-jumping contest was held
for students in grades 1-5 in the gym at Stillson. Awards were
given to the top jumpers in each of the grade level categories.
The top boy and girl jumpers had the opportunity to participate
in the Bloomer Rope Jump Contest held at Bloomer High
School on January 31st. Thank you, Mr. Watkins, our P.E.
teacher, for organizing this event.
Special points of interest:
FEBRUARY 2015
February 2015
Feb. 2 Grade 5 Middle School
Registration, 6:00 PM (For families new to CFMS)
Feb. 3 Grade 5 Middle School
Registration, 6:00 PM
Feb. 4
LATE START DAY
8:35 AM
Feb. 6 All KG, 1st
and 2nd Grades to State
Theatre
Feb. 10 Mrs. Pischer’s Class to
Outdoor Classroom
Feb. 12 Mrs. Merconti’s
& Mrs. Duffy’s classes
to Outdoor Classroom
Feb. 13 Valentine’s Parties in
Classrooms
Feb. 18 LATE START DAY
8:35 AM
Feb. 23-27 Midwinter Break
NO SCHOOL
Mar. 2 School Resumes
Community Conversation
2015-16 School Calendar
Music Notes from Mrs. Kuehl
Thursday,
March 5
Night of Music for K-1/Family Learning
Night
Time - TBA
Kindergarten/1st Grade
Thursday,
March 12
5th Grade Music/Art Program
8:10-8:45 am - Stillson Gymnasium
5th Grade
Tuesday,
March 24
Stillson Singers Spring Concert
6:30 pm - Heyde Center with Hillcrest
and Southview
Stillson Singers Members
(3rd,4th,5th grades)
Friday,
May 1
Stillson Talent Show
Time TBA (afternoon) - Stillson
Gymnasium
Performers from Stillson
All Stillson students - audience
Wednesday,
May 13
2nd Grade Field Trip - Chippewa Manor
Sing program songs
2nd Grade
Friday,
May 15
2nd Grade Music/Art Program
8:10-8:45 - Stillson Gymnasium
Modified MAPE Schedule in AM
2nd Grade
Friday,
May 22
4th Grade Music/Art Program
8:10-8:45 - Stillson Gymnasium
4th Grade
NOW HIRING!
Do you know anyone 55 years of age or older who would like
to work with children in our schools as a Foster Grandparent?
Perhaps you might even be interested!
Foster Grandparents work one-on-one with children, under the
direction of our teachers, for 15 hours each week. Foster
Grandparents who are income qualified receive a tax free
stipend of $2.65 per hour and a transportation reimbursement
as well as a school meal. Training, fun, and appreciation is
provided.
Please have them contact Mary Jo Hanson at 715-720-2042 for more information.
Thank you.
Foster Grandparents Needed
Nutrition from the Kitchen by Diane Rasmussen
HEALTHY HARVEST
February: Potatoes
Production Tips
Pick potatoes that are good color, shaped well, firm and
smooth skin; peels should be free from bruises, cuts, dark
or soft spots or wrinkles or wilted skin and have not
started to sprout
Do not eat green potatoes, as this is toxic, so cut away
these parts
How to Eat
Eat cooked (baked, mashed, boiled, fried) as themselves
Add to stews, soups, casseroles, meat
Nutrition Information
Low in fat, cholesterol and sodium
High in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and manganese
Kindergarten Registration for 2015-16
The public elementary
schools in Chippewa Falls
are beginning to register
children for kindergarten for
the 2015-16 school year.
All children who will be five years old on or before
September 1, 2015, and who will be entering
kindergarten for the 2015-16 school year should be
registered. Registration will be held at Stillson on
Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Information will be
sent in March and we will begin phone registration
at that time.
Wisconsin’s Smarter Balanced Assessment
The Badger Exam in grades 3-8 is Wisconsin's
Smarter Balanced Assessment. It will be administered
during the last 8 weeks of the school year. Smarter
summative assessments are administered in English
Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for grades
3-8.The summative assessment will consist of two
parts: a computer adaptive test, and performance tasks
that will be taken on a computer but will not be
computer-adaptive. For more information, please go
to this website: oea.dpi.wi.gov/assessment/Smarter/resources
TWO-HOUR DELAYS
Weather Reminders
Please be sure your child leaves in the morning dressed for the weather conditions. Dressing in layers is
always a good idea. Boots, gloves, hats and snow pants should become part of their standard attire. Students
will be going outside during recess except when the actual temperature or wind chill is –6 or colder. They
will be allowed to play in the snow if dressed properly. It is also important to label your child’s clothing
and boots. Recess is an important time for social interaction. Exercise is a critical component for healthy
growth and academic success.
All students will be expected to go outside for recess.
Providing safe transportation for our student population is a top priority. Wisconsin weather is
notorious for its instant changes and erratic behavior.
This year the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District in collaboration with McDonnell
Area Catholic Schools and Chippewa Yellow Bus Company will be utilizing a TWO-HOUR
DELAY when inclement weather necessitates safer travel time.
By school district policy, inclement weather decisions must be made no later than 6:00 a.m.
We plan to communicate any weather related decisions in the following ways:
Local TV, Radio, News print
District website, district social media (Facebook, Twitter)
Campus messenger notifications, including family email, voicemails, text messages
District Mobil App alerts
Because of the unique nature of a TWO-HOUR DELAY, the following adjustments to stu-
dent schedules will be implemented:
Busses would run two hours behind their normal schedule
Buildings would begin sessions two hours behind normal start time
No breakfast would be served
School lunch would be at or around the normal time
AM BB4C would be cancelled
Head Start would be cancelled for the entire day
As we all know, Wisconsin weather conditions can change rapidly. In the rare event that a
TWO-HOUR DELAY must switch to a FULL DAY, the decision will be made no later than
8:00 a.m.
Resources of the Month by Shannon Larson
Free Legal Clinic Every fourth Wednesday of the month, the Chippewa Falls Public Library houses the Free Legal Clinic from
6:30-8 p.m. Attorneys are available to answer legal questions. The next legal clinic will occur on
Wednesday, February 25.
Guiding Good Choices On Saturday, February 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Marshfield Clinic will be offering Guiding Good Choices
which is a premier, research based drug and underage drinking prevention program for parents of children 9-
14 years old. Participants will learn specific strategies to help children avoid drug use and other adolescent
problem behaviors and develop into healthy adults. Free lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided. Be sure
to complete the program for a chance to win a $50 gift card! The free event is being held at the University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Centennial Hall (Room 1920), 1698 Park Avenue in Eau Claire.
Resources of the Month
Shannon Larson
Family Support and Resource Coordinator
Phone: (715) 720-3750 Email: larsonsr@chipfalls.org
Cartridges for Cash
We are collecting empty inkjet and toner cartridges to turn in for cash! We have partnered with a
company that will pay us for our empty cartridges and issue a check for their value on a
monthly basis.
Most empty inkjet cartridges are worth $1 to $2.50 each, and some laser cartridges are worth up
to $8.00! Our “paycheck” could add up fast, so please help by bringing all the cartridges you use!
Here’s how you can help:
Don’t put empty cartridges in the trash!
Please bring all empty cartridges to the LMC.
Bring empty cartridges from home and add to the collection (and
our check!)
They will also take our recycled and refurbished cartridges to
dispose in a safe and environmentally friendly way.
Students are acknowledged for following our Stillson expectations by receiving a blue ticket from
any staff member in our building. These tickets are collected in the classroom
and turned into the office every Friday for a drawing. The tickets are entered
in the drawing. The names are announced on Channel 7 News on Monday
morning. Then the students come to the office to pick a prize. This year 2nd,
3rd, 4th, and 5th graders also have the opportunity to save their tickets and
work toward a bigger prize. This new way of collecting blue tickets is an extra
incentive for our older students.
These are the names that were drawn for January:
Kindergarten:
First:
We also had students redeem blue ticket prizes off the award menu. Congratulations:
We will continue to watch for great student behavior for our Friday drawing. Good job and
continue to encourage the 3 Bs at home!
OUR 3 BS: BE SAFE, BE RESPECTFUL AND BE RESPONSIBLE
Elianna H Peyton S Piper G Arispa S Grace W Avery M
Everett G Jacob T Josi F Maddy S Jake W Luke T
Brayden G Piper M Caleb D Brayden G Alyana L Evan M
Madelynn D Drew H Andrew A Gabby E Odessa P Jack K
Brett S Abby W Joey F Sydney L Nathan M Caidan W
Zoey E Tristyn H Tavin B Taylor C Jana S MacKenzie K
Hannah W Nefertiti J Jenna B Abbi V Ezra L Conner A
Mrs. Martinson’s Class
Mrs.Zimmerman’s Class
Mrs. Geissler’s Class
Katey C Faith S Abby B
Mrs Merconti’s Class
Katie F Connor B Koan H Madi A Ben K
Isabella S Allie D Emma S Parker C Lizzy D Maggie N
Adisyn G Kendall H Quinton F
Chippewa Area Mentor Program
Follow Stillson on Twitter
Stillson Elementary now has a Twitter account.
Follow us @ststingers to stay up to date on the most current school news!
(http://twitter.com/ststingers)
Speech/Language Screening for Three Year Olds
Speech and Language/Early Childhood
Screening for
Three and Four Year Old Children The Chippewa Falls Public School District is hosting a screening for all
three and four year old children who live in the Chippewa Falls School
District. If there are concerns regarding your child’s speech, language,
or general development, please plan to attend this screening.
Please Note: All four year old children attending BB4C will be
screened for speech and language at their BB4C site. Those BB4C
screenings are done each fall.
When: Thursday, February 19, 2015
Where: River Source Family Center 403 N. High St.,
Chippewa Falls
Time: 2pm to 6pm
No appointment is necessary for the screening. Screening should take approximately 15 minutes depending upon
the number of children attending. Come anytime within the times listed above. Please contact Vicki Johnson, SLP
BB4C Registration
Register your 4-year-old for BB4C (Chippewa Falls School District’s Pre-K Program)
Building Bridges 4 Children (BB4C), the district’s 4-year-old early learning program is accepting registrations for the 2015-16 school year beginning February 1st, 2015. BB4C is open to all children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2015. Please bring your child’s birth certificate with you when you register your child. The district has partnered with the following sites to ensure a quality early-learning program designed for children this age.
For additional information or to pick up registration materials, contact a BB4C partner site, download forms from the BB4C website (http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/bb4c/), or contact the BB4C Coordinator: Dana Sommerfeld, BB4C Coordinator 1345 Ridgewood Drive Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 715-726-2414 ext. 3004 bb4c@chipfalls.org
CESA 11 Head Start 2820 E Park Avenue Chippewa Falls 715-723-1211
Circle of Friends Early Learning Center 1750 Hallie Road Chippewa Falls 715-552-9696
Kids USA Learning Center Inc. 656 Lakeland Drive Chippewa Falls 715-726-1507
MACS–St. Charles Borromeo 429 W Spruce Street Chippewa Falls 715-723-2161
Monkey Business Early Educational Community 1300 Lowater Road Chippewa Falls 715-723-7444
Rhymes-N-Rainbows 5051 171st Street Chippewa Falls 715-723-8000
YMCA Early Learning Community 630 Miller Street Chippewa Falls 715-723-5135
123 Look @ Me Early Learning Center 2964 County Rd F Eau Claire 715-874-4779
PARENT UNIVERSITY
Nurse’s Corner
Traffic Reminders
Please BE SAFE when driving your car: The students walk across Highway J at the beginning and the end of the their school day. When the yellow lights are blinking, please reduce your speed limit and watch closely for students crossing Highway J. The speed limit is posted at 15 miles per hour when children are present.
February is National Dental Health Month!
Lifelong habits begin at home. Make dental health part of your daily
routine and share these reminders with your whole family:
►Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste,
especially after breakfast and before bedtime.
►Drinking water after eating also helps to clear your teeth of food particles.
►Floss every day. An adult should help children under the age of eight to floss.
Older children should be ready to floss on their own.
►Limit the number of times you eat snacks, especially the sticky ones and long lasting
ones.
►Visit a dentist regularly for a routine checkup and a cleaning.
►Protect your teeth by wearing a mouth guard when playing sports.
►Don’t forget to change your tooth brush regularly, and after an illness.
Sweet snack facts:
Eating a lot of snacks with sugar may cause cavities.
Every time you eat sugar, plaque in your mouth mixes with the sugar
to make
acid. The acid hurts the teeth and causes decay over time. This can be
painful!
The Bright Smiles Dental Program will be presenting information to the
2nd
and 3rd
grade students about their sealant program.
5th Grade Families-Save the Date
5th Grade Families, Please SAVE THE DATE for 6th Grade
Orientation!
The Chippewa Falls Middle School will hold two 6th grade orientation nights in
February. February 2nd will be for 5th grade families who will be having their
first child attend Chippewa Falls Middle School. February 3rd will be for 5th
grade families who are not new to the middle school and have had an older sibling
attend previously. Both events will run from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
and will be held in the middle school auditorium.
The events of orientation include:
* an introduction to the school and transition process
* an explanation from music teacher of difference performance options
* sign up for 6th grade classes
* a self-guided tour hosted by WEB Leaders
The staff of the middle school is looking forward to seeing all 5th grade
families at orientation!
Annual Notice of Special Education Referral & Evaluation
Posting Pictures on Social Media Outlets
Our students are given the opportunity to expand their learning outside of the school walls
on field trips throughout the school year. We appreciate the support we get from families to
act as chaperones so that the events can take place. We also realize there are many exciting
things happening at school that are captured by digital cameras and etc. These things are
wonderful and contribute to the education your child is receiving.
We ask that out of courtesy and respect, and for the safety of our students, that if you
choose to post pictures on social media outlets, you do not tag the pictures with names of
students other than your own. Thank you for your cooperation and your consideration of
How to Communicate With the District
Annual Notices
Be sure to read the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Annual
Notices Required by Law by clicking on the following URL:
http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/board/AnnNot.pdf
Public Attendance at School Events
The Board of Education welcomes the attendance of members of the community at athletic and other pub-lic events held by the schools in the District, but the Board also acknowledges its duty to maintain order and preserve the facilities of the District during the conduct of such events. “Upon request to the Building Administrator, submitted 24 (twenty-four) hours in advance, the District shall make reasonable accommodations including the provision of informational material in an al-ternative format as necessary for a disabled person to be able to participate in this activity.”
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