DE SOTO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Summer 2015 ...desoto.k12.wi.us/Newsletter/Summer2015.pdfDE SOTO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Summer 2015 NEWSLETTER The Class of 2015 held the first graduation

DE SOTO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Summer 2015

NEWSLETTER

The Class of 2015 held the first graduation in the new gymnasium. Seniors celebrated the end of their school

year and the beginning of life after high school at the De Soto Area School District Graduation Commence-

ment Ceremony May 26. This time of year is always filled with great joy and celebration.

Seniors and all students, as well as community members, have enjoyed the new facilities provided at the De

Soto Middle/High School. The many academic and other accomplishments of students have helped our

them to prepare for their life. We are proud of the De Soto Area School District and the many great activities

both within our classrooms and outside of the schools. Look at the many great learning activities within this

newsletter such as the 4th Grade Trip to the state capitol, the 8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C., the 7th

Grade Rendezvous planned by students with great leadership from teachers and community members, Young

Authors Night at our Elementary Schools just to mention a few of the many great ways our students learn.

DE SOTO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT:

Dedicated to Learning and Growth;

Striving for Excellence

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If you have any questions or comments about school activities, learning activities

or school events, I can be reached in the De Soto Area School District Office. I

am always willing to meet with community members in person to discuss the

present and future of public education locally or on the state and national level.

You can find our newsletter and much more district information at:

http://www.desoto.k12.wi.us/.

James Kuchta

District Administrator

7th Graders working with staff and

consultants planning their Rendezvous

project. Pictured from left to right are

Nate Busteed, Lydia Wilson, Trinidy

Gurske, Mr. Crandall, Mr. Gronning,

Curtis Peterson-Rendezvous

Consultant, Matthew Fruth and Alex

Boardman.

Stoddard Elementary held their

Young Author’s Night April

23rd. Many parents, community

members and staff were able to

view the projects and provide

written comments to the students.

http://www.desoto.k12.wi.us/

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School District Information

2015-16 De Soto Area School Board

Back (l-r): Jess Boardman-Town of

Genoa, Dan Fladhammer-Village of

De Soto, Rick Pedretti-Town of

Wheatland, Jeff Long-Village of

Stoddard and Dean Penkalski-Town

of Bergen. Front (l-r): Kevin

Walleser-Town of Sterling, Shirley

Alton-Village of Ferryville, Kirk

Holliday-Town of Freeman and Geri

Fox-Village of Genoa.

2015-16 Board Meeting Dates

Monday, June 15 Monday, October 19 Monday, February 15

Monday, July 19 Monday, November 16 Monday, March 21

Monday, August 17 Monday, December 21 Monday, April 18

Monday, September 21 Monday, January 18 Monday, May 16

All meetings are held in the Middle/High School LMC at 7:00 pm unless posted differently and are open to the public.

School District Staff on the “run”!

De Soto Staff members

participated in the PDC 5K

and Half-Marathon on

Saturday, May 2nd.

Participating in the 5K were:

Anna Seamans, Melissa

Plaza, Nikki Egge, Heather

Stenslien, Marcie Childs, and

Brandon Ihrcke (3rd Place).

Participating in the half-

marathon were: Gretchen

Kilby (1st Place) and Ev Wick

(3rd Place).

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De Soto Middle School 8th graders enjoyed an unforgettable educational experience on this year’s trip to Washington,

D.C. They traveled to Gettysburg, Mt. Vernon, and Washington, D.C. Among the group’s many tours of historic sites

(Arlington Cemetery, Air Force Memorial, Wounded Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian Museums, Kennedy Center,

Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Iwo Jima, Jefferson Memorial, MLK Memorial, White House, Vietnam

Wall, & Air and Space Museum), students’ favorite moments included seeing the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb

of the Unknown Soldier, and the Holocaust Museum. The class is grateful for the support of parents, staff, and

community in making this incredible trip a reality. -Mr. Crandall, Mrs. Sullivan, & Mrs. Gronning

5/10—5/14/15 DMS 8th Grade

Washington, D.C.

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Middle School Happenings

De Soto Middle School 7th Grade Mississippi Valley Gifted and

Talented Network Quiz Bowl team members include (l to r):

James Veglahn, Takoda Spears, Kyler Kuhnke, Paul Nickelotti,

Captain Pearl Sikora, Carter Steger, Nate Busteed, and Alexis

Story.

Quiz Bowl

De Soto Middle School’s 7th Grade Quiz Bowl

Team found itself vying for a first place finish in

the Mississippi Valley Gifted and Talented

Network’s quiz bowl held at Mauston High

School. Team members Nate Busteed, Kyler

Kuhnke, Paul Nickelotti, Takoda Spears, Carter

Steger, Alexis Story, James Veglahn, and team

captain Pearl Sikora, competed in the academic

competition featuring De Soto Middle School and

10 other teams. By day’s end, De Soto’s team had

answered dozens of questions from a variety of

subjects including math, science, literature, social

studies, news and sports, and had outpaced eight

other teams to find itself in the championship

round.

Facing off against teams from Bangor and

Mauston, the De Soto 7th graders worked through

the individual round, the team round, and the speed

round, and then waited patiently for the final

results to be tabulated by MVGTN judges. At the

announcement that De Soto had won the

championship round, the team cheered and high

fived each other around their table. “We were

surprised. We didn’t think we were expected to

win so we were just in shock and not really

thinking about much except that we had actually

won,” said Sikora. After handshakes with the

other teams, De Soto’s quiz bowl champions took

a moment to relish the victory and take some

photos. They were also reminded that this was the

second year in a row the De Soto 7th grade team

had taken home the championship trophy, a rare

feat for the MVGTN quiz bowl. Appropriately for

the winning team, on the return trip to De Soto

Middle School some of the team members were

treated to free lunch at Mc Donald’s, as part of the

fast food restaurant chain’s “Pay with Lovin’”

promotion. The grandmother of one of the team

members was the recipient of a “I love you,

grandma” phone call, and for that and their victory

in Mauston, the team was a winner twice that day.

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UW-Platteville Engineering Expo

On Thursday April 9th, De Soto High School students in Mr. Campbell’s Physics and Applied Science classes

traveled to the University of Wisconsin – Platteville’s Engineering Expo to take part in the Model Bridge building

contest. The balsa wood bridges were tested on how many pounds of force they could withstand before breaking.

The average load held by the bridges built by the classes was an impressive 257 pounds. Austyn Kuhnke’s bridge

tested the strongest, holding 365 pounds while weighing only 110 grams. Austyn placed 6th overall out of nearly

500 bridges. Ben Wallin placed 21st, while Alex Chapes placed 38th.

Pictured to the right are Samantha Abbot, Nick Cahalan,

Austyn Kuhnke, Alex Chapes, Jason Fremstad, Troy Paulsrud,

and Alex Stevenson. Participants not pictured include Jessica

King, Ben King, Ben Wallin, Hunter Thompson, Jakob

Hensley, and Mackenzie Buckles.

Biology Club

Highway cleanup and Tree planting

Biology club members met on Saturday, May 9th for our

bi-annual Highway cleanup. We had great weather and we

had a record number of 10 student volunteers that showed

up! It became a boys vs. girls as we had 5 of each. The girls

started at the top and worked their way down the hill and the

boys started at the bottom and worked their way up. The

girls did pick up more than half of the 2 mile stretch, but the

garbage volume was about the same, as there was more

garbage near the bottom of the hill. Most of what we picked

up was the usual beer bottles and cans, as well as lots of fast-

food containers and cigarette boxes. All together we picked

up 18 bags of garbage which we then separated into

recyclables (plastic and aluminum) and non-recyclables.

Large group

photo: L to R:

Vanessa Larson,

Saraya Board-

man, Natalie

Boardman, Tony

Boardman, Grant

Chapes, Dylan

Chapes, Ethan

Heckler, and

Denver Payton.

Also helping

(and having lots

of fun) were

Casey Fremstad

and Maddie

Stilwell.

I asked the Biology Club members what they wanted to

fundraise for this year. They had lots of suggestions and the

one that was chosen was planting a couple of trees at

Stoddard Elementary by the softball field. The hopes are

that eventually the trees will grow large enough to provide

shade for the spectators near the infield, as well as hopefully

stop pop-up balls from damaging parked cars. :) Some of the

students that helped with Highway clean-up also helped with

tree planting, and the trees were planted on Thursday, May

14th. We planted a Cathedral elm (which is resistant to Dutch

elm disease) and Redmond Linden Tree, both are known for

providing shade and growing moderately quickly. Thank

you to everyone that has brought in Kwik Trip Milk Moola

caps, which generates most of our funds, as well as people

that have brought in ink toners and old electronics that we

send to be recycled, and earn a little money as well.

Pictured left: Dylan Chapes, Natalie Boardman, and Saraya

Boardman. Pictured right: Casey Fremstad, Maddie

Stilwell, and Vanessa Larson.

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PROM 2015

The Junior Class celebrated Prom “HOLLYWOOD” style. Court pictured above from l to r: Ben Poulin & Cassidy Trussoni,

Jakob Hensley & Maddie Hermeier, Coby Gemein & Casey Fremstad, King Nick Malin & Queen Emma Penchi, Prince Lance

Buckles & Princess Julia Wiltinger, Jeff Alton & Maura Rem, and Jim Pavwoski & Ruby Lensing. In front are the junior royalty:

Oscar Johnson & Maci Krause.

Girls Softball—2015

On Thursday May 21st the Pirate softball team

beat La Farge 9-1 to finish with a 13-1

conference record and a share of the Ridge

and Valley Conference title.

Rachel Veglahn pitching.

On Monday May 11th the team wore shirts to show support

for Joe Marley and his family. The team sold shirts and

raised $500 for the family!

Defense by Maddie Stillwell.

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2015 Pirate Baseball

Darin George on the mound in Stoddard. First the pledge, then let’s play ball!

Drew Foley catching for the JV game at

home against Westby.

Track & Field 2015

Alex Stevenson warming up before a meet. Maura Rem throwing shot.

Izzy Audetat running relays at

North Crawford.

The Team is excited about the “new to us” pole vault pit. Each

vaulter had a new personal record this season!

The De Soto baseball team has had an up and down season, but as we

come toward the end of the season we have been on a roll. We are on a 3

game win streak with two games remaining in the regular season. We

received a four seed for the playoffs and we will be playing in the first

round against Kickapoo at home Tuesday, June 2nd at 5:00p.m. Our

team is really coming together at the right time of year. It should be a fun

next couple of weeks!

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Scholarship Awards for 2014-15

On Sunday evening May 4th, the De Soto Area Schools guidance department presented the 2014-15 Scholarships and

Awards to the class of 2015. The Bobst-Sallander Award was presented to Alex Stevenson. Natalie Boardman was

awarded the De Soto Booster Club Scholarship. John Cina Memorial Scholarships were presented to Alex Stevenson

and Troy Paulsrud. Natalie Boardman and Alex Stevenson each were awarded a scholarship from the Ben Oliver

Memorial. The Prairieview PTO Scholarship was awarded to Jared Parr. Marie Taylor was awarded the Stoddard PTO

Scholarship. The Zachary McCullick Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Brady Bedward. Sophie Peterson and Brady

Bedward were awarded VFW Auxiliary Scholarships. The De Soto VFW awarded scholarships to Dylan Woodman and

Brady Bedward. Brady Bedward was also awarded the New Hope Methodist Church scholarship. The De Soto Music

Boosters scholarship was awarded to Britani Kabat. The Vernon and Helen Weinberg Memorial scholarship was

awarded to Nicholas Cahalan. Anna Veglahn and Sophie Peterson were awarded Stoddard Lioness Scholarships. The

Stoddard Lions College/University Scholarship was awarded to Alexandria Chapes. Austyn Kuhnke was awarded the

Stoddard Lions Technical School Scholarship. The Student Activities Council Scholarship was awarded to Sadie

Brosinski. Alexandria Chapes and Alex Stevenson were awarded American Red Cross scholarships. Alexandria Chapes

was awarded the Good Samaritan Scholarship. The Ferryville Antique Tractor Association Scholarship was awarded to

Sophie Peterson. Sadie Brosinski was awarded the Patricia Olson Memorial Scholarship. Kaitlin Gillespie Memorial

Scholarships were awarded to Sadie Brosinski and Brady Bedward. Dan Gillespie Memorial Scholarships were awarded

to Troy Paulsrud and Alec Gillespie. The De Soto, Ferryville, Genoa-Harmony, and Wheatland Fire Departments jointly

awarded scholarships to Marie Taylor, Ashley Miller, Emily Gerke, and Brady Bedward. The River Bank Scholarship

was awarded to Anna Veglahn. Austyn Kuhnke was awarded the Lavina S. Worman Memorial Scholarship. The De

Soto Lions College/University Scholarship was awarded to Clarissa Halverson. The De Soto Lions Technical School

Scholarship was awarded to Nate Obert. Nightcrawlers Forever Scholarships were awarded to Zach Wellman and Emily

Gerke. Mackenzie Buckles was awarded the Genoa State Bank Scholarship. FabCo Cat awarded a scholarship to Jared

Parr. The National Honor Society Scholarship was awarded to Natalie Boardman. Natalie Boardman was also awarded

the Senior Class Scholarship. The Pepsi Cola Scholarship was awarded to Alexandria Chapes. Sadie Brosinski, Alex

Stevenson, Britani Kabat, and Sophie Peterson were all awarded De Soto Alumni Foundation Scholarships. Vernon

Electric awarded a scholarship to Ashley Miller. The Kerndt Brothers Bank

Scholarship was awarded to Troy Paulsrud. Austin Olson was awarded the Scenic

Rivers Energy Scholarship. The UW Madison Scholarship was awarded to Isaac

Trussoni. The Academic Excellence scholarship was awarded to Alex Stevenson.

Contributed by Greg Koelker

Alex Stevenson was recently named a 2015

WIAA Scholar Athlete. Alex was one of 32

chosen from a field of over 800 student-

athletes in the state of Wisconsin.

An awards ceremony was held to honor this

year’s recipients on Sunday, May 3rd at the

Jefferson Street Inn in Wausau. Alex attended

the program with his parents and three of his

coaches: Garrett Redman, Ev Wick, and

Lucas Gilman pictured to the left. Congrats

Alex and best of luck at UW-L!

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The De Soto Area Schools will be providing an elementary summer school program this summer for grades 4K through 5th

grade. Summer school sessions will be offered at Stoddard and Prairie View.

The school district will also be providing free breakfast and free lunch to all students in the school district during summer

school.

Session 1: Three week program from June 15- July 3 for those students entering grades K-6. Classes will run from 8:30 a.m. -

1:30 p.m. with free breakfast starting at 8:00.

Session 2: We will be able to provide free swimming lessons at the Lansing Pool again this summer for students entering

grades K-12. A three week session of swimming lessons will be offered Monday through Friday from July 6-July 24. Please

see the next page for transportation and swimming lesson times.

Session 3: Two week “Jump Start” program from July 27-August 7. Classes will run from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. with free

breakfast starting at 8:00. This session is designed for students entering PK-6th grade. Incoming 4K students at Prairie View

will have class on Mondays and Wednesdays. Incoming 4K students at Stoddard will have class on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

If you would like to sign up for Summer School, please contact your school Secretary. There is still time to be a part of the

fun! The busing schedule for Session 1 and Session 3 are as follows:

June

S M T W TH F S

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30

July

S M T W TH F S

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

August

S M T W TH F S

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Prairie View

A.M. Pick-up Schedule

7:25 Ferryville (Cheese Store & Fire Station)

7:35 De Soto MS/HS

7:45 Victory (Intersection of UU and Hwy. 35)

7:55 Red Mound (Townshop Parking Lot)

8:00 Drop-off at Prairie View

P.M. Drop-off Schedule

1:30 Pick-up at Prairie View

1:35 Red Mound

1:45 Victory

1:55 De Soto

2:05 Ferryville

Stoddard

A.M. Pick-up Schedule

7:25 Prairie View

7:30 Red Mound

7:35 De Soto MS/HS

7:45 Victory (Intersection of UU and Hwy. 35)

7:50 Edgewood Trailer Court

7:55 Genoa Post Office

8:05 Drop-off at Stoddard Elementary

P.M. Drop-off Schedule

1:25 Pick-up at Stoddard Elementary

1:35 Genoa Post Office

1:40 Edgewood Trailer Court

1:45 Victory

1:55 De Soto

2:00 Red Mound

2:05 Prairie View

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Summer School—Swimming Lessons

We are once again offering free swimming lessons for all students entering 4K-12th grade that reside in our

school district. Lessons will run from July 6-24. Students may ride the bus to lessons or parents may bring

them to the Lansing Pool. Pick-up and drop-off locations are the same as summer school.

July 6- July 24 bus schedule is as follows:

Route #1

(Stoddard Students)

AM Pick Up Stoddard Genoa Trailer Ct. Victory Lansing

8:10 8:20 8:25 8:35 8:55

9:00- 9:45 Lessons

9:45- 10:15 Free Swim

PM Drop Off 11:10 11:00 10:55 10:45 10:25

Route #2

(Prairie View Students)

AM Pick Up Prairie View Red Mound De Soto Ferryville Lansing

9:00 9:05 9:15 9:25 9:40

9:45-10:15 Free Swim

10:15-11:00 Lessons

PM Drop Off 11:50 11:45 11:35 11:25 11:10

Summer on the River

Summer on the River: June 15- July 3 at Stoddard Elementary. Class will start at 8:30 and end at 1:30. Bus

transportation is provided following the regular Summer School schedule throughout the district. Free lunch and

breakfast will also be provided.

The class will learn about a variety of topics relating to the Mississippi River. The students will have the

opportunity to be engaged in hands-on projects and will take part in several educational field trips. Please contact

Mr. Crandall, [email protected], to enroll your child or if you have any questions.

De Soto Pirate Marching Band in the Stoddard Memorial

Day Parade—May 25th.

Britani Kabat

and Ashley

Miller won best

of show at the

WASHBURN

GARDEN

EXPO 2015,

RAIN BARREL

PAINTING

CONTEST

(NOVICE

LEVEL—

MARCH 21)

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Middle/High School Summer School Opportunities

Weight Training and ACCESS

Weight Training This course is intended to build core strength and flexibility for our student-

athletes. Students will have a set program to follow on a daily and weekly basis. A mix of

circuit and strength training will be used to give students a full workout throughout the course.

This course is open to both boys & girls currently in 7th- 11th grade and will run M-F from 8

AM-11AM starting June 8th. Instructors for this portion of the course are Ev Wick, Cody

Morrison, Luke Nolte, and other De Soto staff members. The weight room will also be open

during alternate times throughout the summer to accommodate students. Check the weekly

schedule for more information.

ACCESS – (Agility, Conditioning, Core, Endurance, Strength, Speed) The focus of ACCESS is to develop strength, speed,

and overall athleticism. These workouts are tailored to specifically developing fast-twitch muscle fibers, strength and

explosiveness, as well as increasing muscle flexibility. Workouts will include speed drills, strength/core training, and flexibility

drills specific to athletes and injury prevention. This training program will also incorporate a variety of low, moderate, and

high-intensity exercises to fit the developmental needs of the individual. The workouts are challenging, but rewarding. ACCESS

will be beneficial to any athlete in any sport, but is also offered to everyone interested in getting into shape. ACCESS is open to

all students currently in grades 7-11. Each workout session will last approximately one hour and this does not include the weight

training portion. There will be three sections of ACCESS class daily starting at 8, 9, and 10 AM and will run Monday-Friday.

Please contact Ev Wick if you have any questions at 648-2227 ext. 525 or [email protected]

SUMMER WEIGHT ROOM HOURS: 8-11 AM Monday-Friday

Participation in the summer program is open to all students and is recommended by all coaches.

Credit Recovery: June 15- July 3 at Stoddard Elementary. Class will run from 8:30 to 1:30. Bus transportation is provided at

various pick-up and drop-off locations throughout the district. Please refer to the bus transportation schedule. Free lunch and

breakfast will also be provided.

This class is open to high school students who want to earn high school credits and recover credits needed for graduation for

courses where they received a failing grade. The classes will be taught through on-line courses and/or workbooks. Please contact

Mr. Ruetten with any questions by email: [email protected]

Fun Band Facts

28 of 43 6th graders are in Band (65%), of those 28 students, 19 are on the Honor Roll (68%).






1 of 44 12th graders is in Band (.02%), that 1 student is on the Honor Roll (100%).

Look what Band can do for your child Don’t forget to sign up for Summer Band lessons!!!

mailto:[email protected]

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Fourth Grade Trip to Madison

The fourth graders from Stoddard and Prairie View recently went on a field trip to Madison. We started at the Henry

Vilas Zoo. Our second stop was the State Capitol building. From the moment the students and staff walked into the

Capitol we were amazed by the beauty and craftsmanship. Everywhere we looked there was stone from a different

country, gold plated decorations, and stained glass. The students learned about the history of the Capitol and how the

different branches of government currently use the building. Our final stop was at the Wisconsin Historical Museum

where we had an hour guided tour.

We would like to thank the Parent Teacher Organizations from both schools for helping with the funding of the bus.

We would also like to thank all of the parents that went with us. It was an experience the fourth graders will

remember for a long time.

Hands on Science with Mr. Wick

Mr. Wick’s 5th grade class at Prairie View recently completed

their science unit on gravity and forces. They celebrated by

participating in the annual egg drop. The students had to

design a container that would prevent the egg from breaking

when dropped off the roof. They all did a great job using their

resources to create their containers.

The Prairie View 5th grade class also learned about

renewable energy resources in science class and had a

chance to put their knowledge to use by creating a car

that ran on wind power. A box fan was used to create

the wind power for their cars. They did a great job

with their designs.

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7th Graders Paul Nickelotti, Matthew Boardman,

Connor Ernst and Analia Arce-Johnson work

together on Rendezvous preparations.

STODDARD ELEMENTARY 2ND GRADERS VISITNG NORSKEDALEN

The Stoddard Elementary second graders took their annual trip to Norskedalen to learn about the historical heritage of

the settlers in the region they reside in. The students learned about Pioneer Life, Wildlife from skin and bones to rep-

tiles. They got to see some Archeological Artifacts, visit the onsite Museum, have a picnic lunch and go on a Nature

Walk to see Smokey the Bear.

Wisconsin’s Homecoming Queen

De Soto High School senior and Salutatorian is this

year’s Miss Wisconsin Homecoming Queen. On

May 9th Alexandria Chapes competed against other

homecoming queens across the state of Wisconsin for

a chance to win a scholarship. Alexandria will be

competing for the scholarship at the National

Competition at the Rose Theatre in Memphis,

Tennessee on July 22-25th. Good Luck Alexandria!

Julia Wiltinger

climbing the Na-

tional Guard Tow-

er during physical

education class on

May 28th..

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De Soto Area Schools Prairie View Elementary School Supplies for 2015-2016

Pre School

Book Bag (large enough for folder,

library books, and projects)

1 Folder with 2 pockets

1 Box of Markers (fine or broad)

1 Elmer’s Liquid School Glue

1 Box of Crayons (24 Count)

1 Canister of Clorox Wipes

Rest Mat (plastic/vinyl covered)

1 Box of Snacks to share with class

Extra Change of Clothes

1 Box of Kleenex

Please label clothes, book bag, rest

mat, folder with his/her name.

Kindergarten

Book Bag (large enough for folder,

library books and projects)

1 Plastic Pocket Folder

2 Boxes of 24 crayons

4 or more Elmer’s Glue Sticks

Vinyl Rest Mat (labeled)

1 Box of Snack Crackers

10-pack of Crayola Markers

1 bottle of Hand Sanitizer

1 package of Napkins

Grade One

1- Dozen of #2 Pencils

Large Eraser and Pencil Toppers

Elmer’s Glue & 2 Glue sticks

Box of 24 crayons

Expo Dry Erase Markers

Two Folders

Pencil Box

1 Bottle of Hand Sanitizer

Grade Two

1 Large Eraser and Pencil Toppers

1 Notebook paper/spiral

2 Folders

1 Dozen of #2 Pencils

Dry Erase Markers

Scissors

Crayons

Color Pencils

Pencil Box

Elmer’s Glue & 2 Glue Sticks

Markers

Grade Three

3 dozen of #2 Pencils

1 Large Eraser and 3 packs of Pencil

Toppers

Dry Erase Markers

Crayons

2 Large Glue sticks

Scissors

2 Boxes of Kleenex

2 Containers of Sanitizing Wipes

2 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer

1 - Two pocket folder

1 Ziploc bags-gallon or quart

Grade Four

Scissors

2-Dozen of #2 Pencils

Colored Pencils

Dry Erase Markers

Crayons

Markers

Pencil Box

2-Large Glue sticks

3-Spiral Notebook

3-2 Pocket Folders

1 Bottle of Hand Sanitizer

Grade Five

Scissors with point

1-Dozen of #2 Pencils

Colored Pencils

3-Dry Erase Markers

Crayons

Markers

3- Spiral Notebooks

Large Glue Stick

Ruler Metric and Standard

3-Folders

100 Index Cards

ALL STUDENTS ARE TO BRING A

LARGE BOX OF KLEENEX , BOOK

BAG AND TENNIS SHOES IF YOU

ARE WEARING HARD SOLE SHOES

ON PHY-ED DAYS.

PLEASE NO TRAPPERS KEEPERS,

THEY DO NOT FIT IN THE DESKS.

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STODDARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR2015-2016

EC/4K

Large Backpack (Labeled)

Vinyl Rest Mat (Labeled)

1 Box of Crayons

1 Box of Markers

1 Two Pocket Folder (Labeled)

2 Boxes of Kleenex

2 Bottles of Elmer’s School Glue

1 Pkg. of Anti-Bacterial Wipes

2 Boxes of Snacks

Change of Clothes (Labeled)

Kindergarten

Large Backpack (Labeled)

2 Large Erasers

Vinyl Rest Mat (Labeled)

Napkins and Wipes-Anti-Bac.

2 Boxes of 24 Crayons

1 Plastic Pocket Folder (Labeled)

6 Jumbo Elmer’s Glue Sticks

1 Large Box of Kleenex

1 Box of Snack Crackers

1 Pack of Dry Erase Markers

2 Boxes of Thick Crayola Markers

2 Boxes of Thin Crayola Markers

1 Box #2 Pencils

1 Red 1Subject Wide-Lined Notebook

1 Box Colored Pencils

1 White T-Shirt (youth)

Grade One

1Box #2 Pencils

1Pack Glue Sticks

2 Large Erasers

Pencil Box (Labeled)

Crayons (24)

Grade One (cont.)

Backpack (Labeled)

Scissors

2 Boxes of Kleenex

3 Plastic Folders (Labeled)

Dry Erase Markers

1 Box Snack

1 Pack Napkins and Wipes

5 Notebooks-Wide-Lined- green, yellow,

blue, red, choice

Grade Two

Crayons (24)

Scissors

1 Box #2 Pencils and Pencil Box

Elmer’s Glue (White)

2 Boxes of Kleenex

2 Pocket Folders

1 Box Crackers

2 Large Erasers

2 Large Glue Sticks (White)

Colored Pencils

2 Wide-Lined Spiral Notebooks

2 Boxes of Kleenex

Grade Three

#2 Pencils

2 Fine point Dry Erase Markers

Scissors

2 Large Boxes of Kleenex

2 Highlighters

2 Pocket Folders

2 Pkgs. Notebook Paper & 1 Notebook

(Wide-Lined)

Eraser

1 Pencil Pouch or Box

1 Large Glue Stick

12” Ruler (In. & Cm.)

Crayons (24)

Grade Four

#2 Pencils & Sharpener

3 Notebooks-Different Colors

2 Red Pens

2 Pocket Folders-Different Colors

Crayons

Ruler (In. & Cm.)

Eraser

1 Bottle of Elmer’s Glue

2 Boxes of Kleenex

1 Pack of Loose-Leaf Paper (Wide-Lined)

Pencil Box

Colored Pencils

Yellow Highlighter

2 Dry Erase Markers

Pair of Scissors

Grade Five

2 Notebooks

#2 Pencils

Colored Pencils

Erasers

Red Pens

Highlighters

Ruler (Metric & Inches)

6 Pocket Folders

Crayons (24)

4 Boxes of Kleenex

Pencil Box

Small Scissor

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De Soto Middle School Supply List 2015-2016

6th 7th 8th

-5 two pocket folders

Red-Lang. Arts

Blue-Math

Yellow-Reading

Purple-Social Studies

Black-Explore Classes

-1 two pocket folder with prongs-

Media

-3 wide-ruled single-subject spi-

ral notebooks

Yellow-Reading


Black-Explore classes

-2 wide-ruled 3-subject spiral

notebooks

Red-Language Arts

Blue-Math

-2 Binders

1 ½ inches-Science

1 inch-LA

-1 package of mechanical pencils

-20 #2 pencils

-10 eraser tops

-3 big erasers

-1 package of wide-ruled loose

leaf paper

-earbuds-left in LA room

-shorts or sweatpants-PE

-tennis shoes-PE

-$5 to purchase PE shirt


Red-Lang. Arts

Blue-Math

Yellow-Reading


Black-Health

-1 two pocket folder with prongs-

Google Apps

-4 wide-ruled single-subject spi-

ral notebooks

Red-Lang. Arts

Yellow-Reading


Black-Health

-1 wide-ruled 3-subject blue spi-

ral notebook-Math

-3 Binders

1 ½ inches-Science

1 inch-LA

1 inch with plastic cover-Tech

Ed.


-20 #2 pencils

-10 eraser tops

-3 big erasers


leaf paper


-1 package of page protectors-

left in LA room


-tennis shoes-PE

-$5 to purchase PE shirt if new is

needed


Red-Lang. Arts

Blue-Math

Yellow-Reading


Black-Health classes

-4 wide-ruled single-subject spiral

notebooks

Red-Lang. Arts

Yellow-Reading


Black-Health

-1 wide-ruled 3-subject blue spi-

ral notebook-Math

-1 Binder

1 ½ inches-Science


-20 #2 pencils

-10 eraser tops

-3 big erasers


leaf paper



-tennis shoes-PE

-$5 to purchase PE shirt if new

one is needed

All Grades (Given to Mrs. C with name on each item)

3 boxes of Kleenex per middle school family

1 container of disinfecting wipes per middle school family

1 canned food item

Note: Individual Teachers may request specific supplies throughout the year!

Mrs. Eliason’s students do not need to purchase folders!

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River Bluff Families Against Bullying (FAB) will not be meeting over the summer months. We will

have a table at student registration on August 17th, so be sure to stop by.

Remember…no act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted; spread a little kindness where

ever you go this summer.

De Soto Football Camp

When: Friday, June 12 (Grades 5-12 for 2015-16 school year)

Cost: $20 * T-shirt sizes will be guaranteed to those who register early *

Please make checks payable to: De Soto Football

Where: The Pit

Who is involved? All football players who are interested in getting better and working on their football fundamentals. Coach

Ev has assembled a quality staff of High School and College Coaches, along with Former and Current College & NFL Football

players.

Times: Friday, June 12th 4:00 – 7:00 Tailgate dinner to follow

What is included? Day of instruction and drills with camp staff, dinner, and a camp t-shirt.

If you have any questions Call Coach Ev @ 648-2227 ext 525 School or 648-2354 Home or [email protected]

De Soto High School Supply List 2015 – 2016

2 dozen ball point pens (blue or black ink)

1 dozen correcting pens or pencils (red)

2 dozen #2 pencils (regular or mechanical)

2 Pink Pearl pencil erasers

10 – 20 folders (should cover the entire year)

10 – 20 notebooks (spiral or composition)

Loose leaf paper (3 hole)

Colored pencils

Compass

Protractor

Ruler

2 boxes of Kleenex per family

3 X 5 Index cards

Basic calculator

Individual Teachers may request additional specific supplies throughout the year.

The list above should last all year. Students should keep enough supplies at school to cover current classes

and maintain additional supplies at home to replenish as needed. This will help with locker organization.

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Age/Grade Number of Doses

PreK (2 yrs through 4 yrs) 4 DTP/DTaP/DT² 3 Polio 3 Hep B 1 MMR5 1 Var6

Grades K through 5 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td¹'² 4 Polio4 3 Hep B 2 MMR 5 2 Var6

Grades 6 through 12 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td² 1 Tdap³ 4 Polio4 3 Hep B 2 MMR5 2 Var6

STUDENT IMMUNIZATION LAW

AGE/GRADE REQUIREMENTS

2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

The following are the minimum required immunizations for each age/grade level. It is not a recommended

immunization schedule for infants and preschoolers. For that schedule, contact your doctor or local health department.

1. DTP/DTaP/DT vaccine for children entering Kindergarten: Your child must have received one does after the 4th birthday (either

the 3rd, 4th, or 5th dose) to be compliant. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also acceptable.)

2. DTP/DTaP/DT/Td vaccine for all students Pre K through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your child received the 3rd

does after the 4th birthday, further doses are not required. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4 th birthday is also acceptable.)

3. Tdap means adolescent tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine. If your child received a dose of a tetanus-containing

vaccine, such as Td, within 5 years of entering the grade in which Tdap is required, your child is compliant and a dose of Tdap

vaccine is not required.

4. Polio vaccine for students entering grades kindergarten through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your child received

the 3rd dose after the 4th birthday, further doses are not required. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also

acceptable.)

5. The first dose of MMR vaccine must have been received on or after the first birthday. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 1st

birthday is also acceptable.)

6. Var means Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. A history of chickenpox disease is also acceptable.

A Note from the School Nurse…

Dear Parents,

Summer is upon us once again. It is great to have the warm weather after our bitterly cold Winter.

Some things that need to be taken care of before the next school year are immunizations. If you have a child going into preschool,

kindergarten, or 6th grade they will likely have immunizations that are due. Please download a Student Immunization Record

form from the Forms section of the school district website http://www.desoto.k12.wi.us/ and bring it to registration or send it to

school with your child in the fall.

If your child is going into Kindergarten, they will also need a full physical, dental and an eye exam. You can get the form for your

doctor to fill out from Melissa Skildum at Prairie View, Mary Radke at Stoddard or from the Forms section of the school district

website.

If you have any questions, please let the office staff know. I will not be working in the Summer, but if anything comes up the of-

fice staff will be able to reach me. I hope everyone has a nice and safe Summer. Enjoy the wonderful weather!

Thank you,

Opal Hostert, RN

De Soto Area School District Nurse

[email protected]

608-648-01014

http://www.desoto.k12.wi.us/C:/Users/jkreuzer/Documents/My%20Data%20Sources

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GRADE 8

Perfect Honors:

Charles Marley

Jake Sikora

Hannah Skau

Lila Tully

High Honors:

Riley Anderson

Riggin Beck

Drew Bergum

Ava Brosinski

Karmyn Jarzemski

Elaina Klemme

Jennafer Krzewinski

Brigid Rem

Morgan Woodhouse

Isaiah Zink

Honors:

Miranda Arentz

Jadon Creger

Emily Hass

Hannah Heckler

Michaela Hermeier

Zachary Hermeier

Livia Hoff

Wendy Hoff

Brendon Knutson

Leah Meyer

Taylor Olson

Max Rodriguez

Wyatt Steven

Brock Venner

Chase Voelker

GRADE 7

Perfect Honors:

Pearl Sikora

Takoda Spears

James Veglahn

High Honors:

Analia Arce-Johnson

Alexander Boardman

Matthew Boardman

Jacob Curti

Matthew Fruth

Tymber Huebner

Michael Kunert

Tyler Larson

Paul Nickelotti

Hunter Pedretti

Alexis Story

Adam Williams

Lydia Wilson

Honors:

Alexa Boardman

Nathan Busteed

Trinidy Gurske

Kyler Kuhnke

Caleb Logslett

Kaden Pedretti

Carter Steger

Molly Werner

GRADE 6

Perfect Honors:

Trevor Lemke

High Honors:

Lily Greener

Aidan Grelle

April Haakenson

Mya Helgeson

Emma Hobbs

Emilee Koch

Kenzy Kreuzer

Dalton Kukes

Jacob Kurszewski

Brooke Lockington

Levin Mason

Alan Matson

Alec Olson

Ella Penchi

Elynn Russell-Miller

Trevor Sanding

Andrew Thompson

Lucas Walz

Jordan Young

Honors:

Austin Faulkner

Ellie Greeno

Isaac Holliday

Keith Kunert

Henry Lowen

Austin Nickolai

Quinton Nies

Alex Scoville

2014-2015 De Soto Middle School

Honor Roll 3rd Quarter

April 9, 2015

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2014-2015 De Soto High School

Honor Roll 3rd Quarter

April 9, 2015

GRADE 12

Perfect Honors:

Alexandria Chapes

Alex Stevenson

Anna Veglahn

Nicholas Wang

High Honors:

Natalie Boardman

Sadie Brosinski

Kara Fosdal

Clarissa Halvorson

Britani Kabat

Austyn Kuhnke

Austin Olson

Troy Paulsrud

Denver Payton

Sophia Peterson

Courtney Sandy

Zachary Wellman

Honors:

Samantha Abbott

Joseph Bissen

Michael Finney

Ashley Miller

Jared Parr

David Rodriguez

Damien Snitker

Isaac Strasser

Marie Taylor

Henry Werner

GRADE 11

Perfect Honors:

Bailey Gianoli

Benjamin King

Jessica King

Emily Lomprey

Benjamin Wallin

Julia Wiltinger

High Honors:

Casey Fremstad

Serena Holliday

Marissa Kunert

Vanessa Larson

Nicholas Malin

Jim Pavwoski

Benjamin Poulin

Caitlyn Quamme

Madeline Stilwell

Cassidy Trussoni

Honors:

Saraya Boardman

Coby Gemein

Jakob Hensley

Skyler Hunze

Kassidy Kreuzer

Ruby Lensing

Taylor Manders

Maura Rem

GRADE 10

Perfect Honors:

Victoria Chapes

Drew Foley

Brandon George

Roxanna Haakenson

Zachary Kuchta

Morgan Lemke

Brianna McKittrick

Grace Mitchell

Emily Scoville

Logan Scoville

Alexa Soller

Sierra Tully

Julia Wopat

High Honors:

Austin Anderson

Derek Boardman

Grace Brosinski

Conner Clements

Darin George

Cassidy Gillespie

Lila Kozelka

Katelyn Krause

Ryan Lagerman

Kameron Perry

Benjamin Rice

Julia Stalsberg

Rachel Veglahn

Lauren Voelker

Rachel Wellman

Honors:

Patrick Gillespie

Morgaine Gottbeheat

Xenia Ibarra

Dylan Johnson

Sam Marley

GRADE 10 (cont.)

Henry Ortiz

Brandon Parr

Garrit Rodriguez

Samuel Werner

Brianna Ziegler

GRADE 9

Perfect Honors:

Lane Buchner

Dylan Chapes

Sarah Knutson

High Honors:

Anna Busteed

Grant Chapes

Susanna Dammon

Joel Greener

Sebastian Hatch

Ethan Heckler

Alex Hobbs

Johanna Kunert

Evan Overby

Honors:

Anthony Boardman

Cheyanne Boardman

McKenna Daentl

Jordan Gilman

Fletcher Helgeson

Noah Jacobson

Jesse Poulin

Olivia Strasser

Jenna Trussoni

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Guidance Department News

Things for High School Students to be Thinking About

Freshman Year

First Semester– Double check, as you schedule next years classes, to make certain that you have enrolled in courses that will allow you to make choices later (trade school, college, or the work force). Don’t make choices that will limit options at a later date.

Expand Your Scope – Start looking at organizations and clubs that you’re interested in. Take an active part and expose yourself to as many aspects of the organizations as possible.

A Professional View – Talk with graduating seniors about the opportunities and challenges of high school.

Sophomore Year

Second Semester– Re-evaluate your plans. Have you decided what you want to do for a career, college or job? What you don’t want to do? If you have questions, check with counselors and teachers. If you have selected college as a strong possibility, request catalogs from schools you’re considering. Contemplate taking an interest test that gives you a clearer idea of how your abilities and interests fit into certain career fields. Ask your counselor about this.

Another View – If you have definitely eliminated a four-year college as one of your choices, check with vocational education teachers for information about appropriate classes.

Double Exposures – If you’re still not certain what you want to do after high school (and that is not unusual), keep your options open. Continue to take college-prep courses and talk with counselors about career information.

Junior Year

Second Semester –If you are interested in adding work experience to your portfolio, this is a great time to start. Apply for positions that will show college admissions officers or prospective employers how well you handle responsibility. You will be taking the ACT in March to obtain your official score for college admission to many universities. If you are college bound, start narrowing your school choices. Talk to counselors about vocational technical schools or community colleges in your area.

Summer After Junior Year – Visit prospective colleges/trade schools if possible. Talk with admissions officers, counselors, and students. Start requesting college enrollment applications, financial aid, and scholarship information. If you are headed into the workplace, try to land a job in the field that most interests you. Take on more responsibility in your current position.

Senior Year

Second Semester – If you know that you will enter the workplace after you graduate, it’s a good idea to find out what your long-term prospects are at your current job. College-bound and trade-school students should have their applications completed as acceptance deadlines and requirements are now approaching. Be sure you have completed and mailed your admissions and financial aid applications. Check in with the guidance counselor for any last minute changes. Make your decision about which college/trade school you’ll attend if you haven’t already. Enjoy your last days of high school!

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De Soto Booster Club

The De Soto Booster Club is an organization that is proud to support our students in

the De Soto Area School District. We provide encouragement and financial support for our

academic, artistic and athletic organizations. Some of our projects have included sod for the

Pit, Homecoming Tailgate Parties, Athletic Awards Banquets, banners for the new Gym,

Prom Prizes, contributions for guest speakers, Middle School Yearbook and assisting

groups or organizations with fundraising events, such as the Gun raffles.

We are looking for new members. De Soto Booster Club membership is open to all

people in the De Soto Area School District. The annual membership is only $10 per family

per year, and a lifetime membership is only $100. Lifetime members are recognized with

their names engraved on a plaque displayed in the De Soto High School.

Children of actively participating Booster Club members are eligible to qualify for a

scholarship their senior year. (Active means participating in at least 4 Booster Club Events

each year, 2 of which must be 50/50 events, during both the students Junior and Senior

Years. The other events can be monthly meetings, working at fundraisers/events, etc.).

Please join us! Complete the form below and return it to:

Teri Young, Treasurer

W405 State Hwy 162

Stoddard, WI 54658

The forms can also be returned at the Back to School Registration on August 17th or at a

Booster Club meeting. Meetings are usually the 1st Wednesday of the month. Please make

your check payable to De Soto Booster Club.

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Name_____________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________

City_______________________State____________Zip_____________________

Email Address______________________________________________________

Please select one:

_____Annual membership $10

_____Lifetime membership $100

Thank You. We look forward to working with you!

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Dates to Remember

June 3 Last Day of School—Early Release

June 15 - July 3 Summer School Session I

June 15 School Board Meeting 7 p.m.

July 6 - 24 Free Swimming Lessons @ Lansing Pool

July 19 School Board Meeting 7 p.m.

July 27 - August 7 Summer School Session 3 “Jump Start” Program

August 17 Registration 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

August 17 School Board Meeting 7 p.m.

NOTICE TO ALL DISTRICT RESIDENTS: The school newsletter is not sent to all box holders. It is sent home

with students and copies will be put in the banks and post offices in the District as well as Pedretti’s in Genoa, Pronto

in De Soto, at the Red Mound Store and Stoddard Kwik Trip. It will also be on the district website at

http://www.desoto.k12.wi.us/. Please contact us at 648-0102 if you want to receive a copy of the Newsletter.

2015-2016 De Soto Area School District Registration

Please mark August 17th on your calendar for Registration for the De Soto Area School District from 11:00

a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Life Touch Photography will be available to take 4K through 12th grade student pictures.

Look for more specific details to be sent over the Summer.

http://www.desoto.k12.wi.us/