DE SOTO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Winter 2014

NEWSLETTER

DE SOTO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT:

Dedicated to Learning and Growth;

Striving for Excellence

Above: Juniors Jakob Hensley and Trisha Nickelotti represented the student body during the Dedication

Ceremony of the new facilities for De Soto Middle/High School on October 10. Bottom Left: Construction

Site Superintendent Sam Jaekel and other Fowler & Hammer workers installed the Date Stone Time Capsule

behind it. Bottom Right: Senior Alex Stevenson gave an interview with WKBT, Channel 8 News from La

Crosse.

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December and winter are now upon us as the cold and snow has come early this

year. We are prepared for weather issues and travel concerns as a school district.

At school we plan events such as concerts, wrestling matches, girls and boys

basketball games, forensics and other activities now through February, and of

course we continue to have daily learning taking place in our classrooms. We also

have held special activities such as our Ribbon-Cutting events and Dedication

Ceremony for the new and upgraded facilities.

During the past two school years we cancelled school for inclement weather six

days each year and had several two hour delayed starts and some early dismissals.

During the school year three years ago, there was only one day cancelled, one

delayed start and one early dismissal for inclement weather. We always want to keep school in session when

we can safely do so. The decision to call off school when conditions are questionable is always done with a

great deal of input from the National Weather Service and local sources including the bus dispatcher, county

and township road patrol personnel early in the morning. We notify area television and radio stations as soon

as we can. Once the decision is made, the first source for information is our free text/e-mail alert system which

parents and students can sign up for. Visit our school website for more information:

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

We are continuing to assess the efficiency and outcomes of our students and staff while looking to the future.

We are engaged in a discussion of our Core Values and Core Beliefs and are setting the course for how we

will operate moving to the future —The De Soto Way. In an effort to keep the community informed of the

direction of the school district, we are making this Winter Newsletter available to all residents in the De Soto

School District who request it and sending it home with all students. I welcome your input as we plan for the

future and continue to prepare our students for their future.

James Kuchta

District Administrator

De Soto Area School District Mission Statement:

Dedicated to Learning and Growth;

Striving for Excellence

The school district vision statement states the future direction of the school district and what we aspire to be.

Below is our vision for the De Soto Area School District updated in August 2014.

De Soto Area School District Vision Statement:

Pursuit of excellence by providing exemplary educational opportunities in

academics, arts, athletics, citizenship and technology.

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Stoddard Elementary After School Homework and Enrichment Program

We got off to a great start in September and now have an average of 25 students every night! The

students enjoy a little recess time after the regular school day and a snack before beginning homework

time. Besides getting extra time and help on their homework the students get to spend some time on an

enrichment activity. Enrichment has included activities such as yoga, crafts, beading, pumpkin carving,

archery, and educational computer time. They also made scarecrows one night which sat by the front

doors in October, and they delivered the carved pumpkins to a variety of businesses in Stoddard. We are

looking forward to having a few high school students join us to help with homework! As the numbers

show, the students really seem to enjoy this program and get their homework done!

State Superintendent Tony Evers offered congratulations to Prairie View Elementary for being among

173 schools in the state that received Wisconsin Title I School of Recognition honors for the 2014-15

school year. “These schools are examples of the success we need in all of our schools to close the

achievement gap,” Evers said. Prairie View was recognized during a special October 13 ceremony at the

State Capitol in Madison hosted by Deputy State Superintendent Mike Thompson. Pictured with

Thompson, from left: Kelly Olson-Teaching Principal and Nikki Egge- Title 1 Teacher.

“The award is a great reflection of the team effort our staff and students put forth on a daily basis at

Prairie View”, said Kelly Olson, Teaching Principal at Prairie View Elementary.

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DMS PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)

The De Soto Middle School has been working hard to meet the expectations of our Pirate Pledge. On

Mondays, students participate in lessons on how to be respectful, be responsible, and be safe. Students

have learned how these behaviors make their school a great place to learn! We will continue with our

lessons throughout the school year to help students make positive behavioral choices in all areas of the

school.

Students earn Pirate’s Gold if a teacher sees a student following the Pirate Pledge. Students have re-

ceived rewards for their Pirate’s Gold. Below is a picture of the students in each grade who collected the

most Pirate’s Gold during 1st quarter. (L to R: Morgan Woodhouse, 8th, Caleb Logslett, 7th, Cody

Hobbs, 7th, Jordan Young, 6th)

Please encourage your children to continue to follow the Pirate Pledge:

Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe

Jake Sikora, DMS 8th grader, with his bear,

a 265 lb. black bear. He shot this bear near

Prentice, WI on the hunt he was awarded by

the Wisconsin Bow Hunters Association

after composing his winning essay on hunt-

ing last year. Watch for Jake’s story in the

Broadcaster—Way to go!

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Band News

On Monday, November 17th, 24 students from De Soto participated in the Western Conference 2014 Honors

Band program held at North Crawford High School this year. High School and Middle School students from

nine participating area schools traveled to North Crawford Monday morning and began rehearsing at 9:00 am.

The Band Students were chosen from throughout the conference to participate based on Solo-Ensemble

results and Band Director recommendation.

Each of the 2 bands, High School and Middle School, consisted of approximately 90 members from the nine

different schools. They rehearsed together all day in preparation for the 6:30 pm concert held that same

evening also at North Crawford.

The High School Band conductor was Joan De Albuquerque from Luther College in Decorah Iowa and the

Middle School Band conductor was Jeff Behrens from Richland Center. There was also a guest soloist on

bassoon, Harry Hindson from UW-La Crosse and Winona.

Congratulations to these 24 students selected to the 2014-15 Western Conference Honors Band: High School:

Britani Kabat

Jessica King

Ben King

Dylan Krause

Caitlyn Quamme

Maura Rem

Ben Wallin

Allison Zink

Brianna McKittrick

Logan Scoville

Lauren Voelker

Alex Hobbs

Cody Zink

Middle School:

Cody Hobbs

Livia Hoff

Karmyn Jarzemski

Jenna Krzewinski

Bridgid Rem

Chase Voelker

Morgan Woodhouse

Matthew Boardman

Connor Ernst

Hunter Pedretti

Adam Williams

Pictures courtesy of Jeanne Ernst

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“I enjoyed the whole Rendezvous, especially the fire pit.” –Alexis

“I liked doing the circle around the fire pit because it brings our classes closer.” –Livia

“I learned that even though we aren’t related, we are still family, not connected by blood

but connected by heart.” –Takoda

“I liked the hut that was made out of elk hide until they used tarp. They used 17 poles for

the huts. They had a fire hole in the top so the smoke could go outside. The door faced

the east so the people could wake up in the morning.” –Brianna

“I thought it was amazing that the end of a whip can go faster than the speed of sound,

causing it to make a loud crack noise.” –Charley

“This year at the Rendezvous, I liked buying maple sugar leaves.” –Brigid

Viroqua, WI

10/10/14

De Soto Middle School 7th and

8th graders have had a long-

standing partnership with Mick

Lyons and his Rendezvous, and

this year we enjoyed the final

year of Hornby Hollow to the

fullest. Rendezvous is a living

history activity in which

students apply U.S. and

Wisconsin history to

experience what it was like at a

Rendezvous site. We focus on

the fur trade, its purpose, and

the repercussions during and

after that shaped U.S. and

Wisconsin history, particularly

the area in which our families

live.

What the students experience

at the Rendezvous ignites a fire

inside them, and any

subsequent discussions about

the Rendezvous and associated

historical facts generates

renewed interest in U.S.

history. -Mr. Crandall & Mrs. Sullivan

“One thing I learned at the Ren-

dezvous is that almost everybody

needed the blacksmith.” –Kyler

“The Rendezvous was so much

fun. I thought the passion in the

people was amazing. You could

see the people there wanted to

be there.” –Dylan

“I appreciated that we got to be

a part of his last Rendezvous.”

–Carter

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GIVING TREE

Thank you for your generosity

through this holiday season!

It’s nearly time for the annual HS SAC gift giving drive!

The giving tree will be set up in the high school commons from December 1st to December

17th. Please think about grabbing an angel or two from the tree as you attend sporting events

or about making a donation to help the SAC select and deliver the gifts.

Please return all gifts to the middle/high school office by December 19th, so gifts can make it

to their destinations in time for holiday celebrations.

Mark your calendars!

Please plan to attended and support our student artists.

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COMPASSION LIVES HERE AT DE SOTO!

De Soto showed that we will not be by-standers when it comes to bullying! With partners like the

River Bluff Families Against Bullying we will support all students!

Ridge & Valley Conference Leadership Conference

High School students from all Ridge & Valley Conference schools (De Soto, Ithaca, Kickapoo,

La Farge, North Crawford, Seneca ,Wauzeka & Weston) met in De Soto for the first Leadership

conference. Approximately 18 students from each school participated in sportsmanship and team

building activities.

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Book It Principal Challenge

Stoddard Elementary Title I teacher Lisa Robbins challenged Stoddard Elementary Principal Mr. Chapes,

aka Mr. C, and Prairie View Elementary principal Kelly Olson during the National Young Readers week to

read one full school day as part of the Pizza Hut “Book It Challenge”. Like a duck taking to water and with

the hopes of students taking to reading, Mr. C accepted the challenge graciously! Dressed up in his duck

hunting camouflage and all face painted up by his students Mr. C settled in for the long haul! The basis for

the challenge was to raise awareness about the importance of reading to students, as well as give a school

an opportunity to win 101 copies of the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, the “Long Haul”. As you can

see below the kids took to the challenge as well. The day was a big success!

Here is Mr. C reading to all the kids during lunch time.

Emma helping Mr. C get ready for

the “Book It” reading challenge.

Mr. C reading on the corner for all grade levels to see dur-ing passing time.

Friday, November 14th Prairie View took part in the Principal's Reading Challenge which was sponsored by

Pizza Hut. The program promotes reading and challenges principals to spend the day reading in and around

their schools. Mr. Olson read at various places throughout the day including up and down the hallway, in a

scissors lift during lunch, and on top of the roof during recess. The entire school read in the hallway for 30

minutes during the afternoon.

The district manager for Pizza Hut contacted Prairie View and offered to treat the students and staff to pizza

and chocolate chip dessert in the afternoon. They also surprised us with a $500 check that the school can

use to purchase books. After our pizza party we finished off the day with a dance party DJ'd by Mr. Wick.

Mr. Olson reading on top of the roof during recess.

Students and staff reading in the hallway .

Pizza Hut representatives serving pizza .

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De Soto Middle & High School

Home of the Pirates

SMILES—4—LIFE

This month approximately 34

middle and high school students

received dental services from

Smiles—4—Life at De Soto MS/HS.

Important Dates

Nov 17—Honors Band North

Crawford—6:30pm

Nov 18—Fall Sports Banquet

Cafeteria—7:00pm

Nov 19—Ridge & Valley Student

Leadership/Sportsmanship

Conference—8:45am-12:45pm

Nov 20—Ribbon Cutting

Girls Basketball—7:00pm

Nov 25—College Financial Aid

Night—LMC—6:00pm

Nov 25—Ribbon Cutting

Boys Basketball—7:00pm

Dec 4—Ribbon Cutting

Wrestling—7:00pm

Dec 8-12—Parent/Teacher

De Soto MS/HS VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY

Twenty-five middle and high school students along

with the MS & HS choirs and bands took part in a

tribute to area veterans on Veterans Day. The band

performed Kind and Gentle Soul and the MS choir

and band performed the Tribute Song, featuring the

ceremonial songs for each branch of the armed forc-

es. The high school choir and band performed Ameri-

ca the Beautiful at the end of the assembly. Students

read from veteran memoirs and performed related

theatrical productions. Jim Moe, retired veteran,

wore a gold Pirate Pride shirt which he showed off

after receiving a $1,500 Freedom Honor Flight check

from Mrs. Fencl, Cheyanne Boardman, Mr. Crandall

and Mr. Von Glahn from school fund raising efforts. G

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After School Enrichment—Stoddard Archery

Every day our after school program includes an enrichment activity. During the week of October

20-23, we learned and experienced archery.

We began in the classroom where Mrs.

Malin graciously volunteered to teach

safety and archery basics using a very

informative powerpoint presentation. We

then discussed rules, proper handling, and

expectations before heading out to the

range. Mrs. Malin was able to borrow

bows, arrows, and targets from the

Chaseburg Rod and Gun Club for our use.

The children were very excited, listened

intently, and were cautious, following all

the rules of the range. We divided the

group into two smaller groups, rotating between homework time and shooting on our makeshift

range built into the hillside.

While out on the range, we had four targets to divide kids into sections. These included a skunk,

bear, carp, and an antelope. Many thanks to Caron and Adam Malin, Josh and Betsy Knutson,

Allyson Aakre, Trace Durham, Amy Hysel, Tim Fergot, and Brandon Ihrcke for all your help that

week to make this activity run smoothly and safely.

The kids enjoyed shooting and they proved to be some pretty good archers. On the last day, we

held a competition and kept score. They each got to shoot three arrows at all four targets.

Congratulations to Madalen Jacobson who had a perfect score and was awarded a gift certificate

to Walmart!

I again want to thank everyone who helped

make this week a success. I enjoyed being a

part of teaching the children something that I

love to do as a hobby myself. Keep practicing

everyone, I hope to see you at the

competitions someday! -Kris Larson

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2014 - 2015 Q1 Honor Roll

11/10/2014 - De Soto High School

Q1 Honor Roll - 2014-2015 Q1

Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade 9

Perfect Honors Perfect Honors Perfect Honors Perfect Honors

Chapes, Alexandria Adeline Gianoli, Bailey M Chapes, Victoria Grace Buchner, Lane Elizabeth

Stevenson, Alex Robert King, Benjamin Royal George, Brandon Robert Knutson, Sarah E

Veglahn, Anna Elizabeth King, Jessica Hannah George, Darin Anton High Honors

High Honors Lomprey, Emily Irene Haakenson, Roxanna Mae Audetat, Isabella Mae

Bedward, Brady Allen Wallin, Benjamin Robert Kuchta, Zachary James Chapes, Dylan Kostas

Bissen, Joseph Daniel Wiltinger, Julia Kelsey McKittrick, Brianna Caroline Chapes, Grant William

Boardman, Natalie Kathryn High Honors Scoville, Logan James Dammon, Susanna Ardell

Brosinski, Sadie Fremstad, Casey Erin Tully, Sierra Carrese Gilman, Jordan Marie

Cahalan, Nicholas Gene Holliday, Serena Rae Wopat, Julia Carolyn-Rose Greener, Joel Robert

Halvorson, Clarissa Marie Kunert, Marissa Leanne High Honors Hatch, Sebastian Forrest

Kabat, Britani Ann Maree Malin, Nicholas Philip Boardman, Derek James Heckler, Ethan Matthew

Kuhnke, Austyn Chad Poulin, Benjamin Scott Brosinski, Grace C Kunert, Johanna Marie

Olson, Austin Douglas Quamme, Caitlyn Nicole Foley, Drew James Honors

Paulsrud, Troy Robert Rem, Maura Mary Ibarra, Xenia Marie Boardman, Anthony Michael

Payton, Denver G Stilwell, Madeline Amy Kozelka, Lila Rose-Kathryn Boardman, Cheyanne Jean

Peterson, Sophia Rose Honors Lemke, Morgan Mae Boardman, Kylee Jean

Taylor, Renee Marie Alton, Jeffrey Daniel Mitchell, Grace Lydia Creger, Katelyn Rose

Wang, Nicholas M Boardman, Saraya Evelyn Ortiz, Henry Diego Daentl, McKenna Mercedes

Wellman, Zachary Craig Buckles, Lance Todd Parr, Brandon Jeffrey Hendrix, Kylee Rebekah

Honors Gemein, Coby Daniels Perry, Kameron James Hobbs, Alex Timothy

Andersen, Johnathan Martin Hensley, Jakob Alan Rice, Benjamin Donald Honken, Skylar David

Fosdal, Kara Marie Hermeier, Madeline Ella Scoville, Emily Marlene Jacobson, Noah Reuben

Lancaster, Tyson Joseph Hunze, Skyler Owen Soller, Alexa Renae Martinson, Sierra Hannah

Marcou, RaeAnn Jo Kreuzer, Kassidy Marita Stalsberg, Julia Marie Overby, Evan Robert

Miller, Ashley Jean Larson, Vanessa Marie Veglahn, Rachel Laraine Poulin, Jesse Lee

Obert, Nathaniel Robert Loutsch, Allen James Voelker, Lauren Renee Strasser, Olivia Marie

Rodriguez, David Cayetano Trussoni, Cassidy Jo Wellman, Rachel Lee Trussoni, Jenna Rae

Sandy, Courtney Jo Honors

Strasser, Isaac Allan Anderson, Austin John

Werner, Henry Nicholas Boardman, Kasey Kaonohiakala

Clements, Conner James

Dahl, Jaclyn Rose

Gillespie, Cassidy Laura Mesa

Gillespie, Patrick George

Gottbeheat, Morgaine Faith

Krause, Katelyn Marie

Lagerman, Ryan Kenneth

Marley, Sam Moussa

Rodriguez, Garrit Preston

Thiede-Hundt, Kendra Lee

Werner, Samuel Robert

Ziegler-Aguilar, Brianna Cheryl

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2014 - 2015 Q1 Honor Roll

11/10/2014 - De Soto Middle School

Q1 Honor Roll - 2014-2015 Q1

Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 6

Perfect Honors Perfect Honors Perfect Honors Brosinski, Ava Claire Veglahn, James Dwight Ervin Grelle, Aidan Christopher

Tully, Lila Mae High Honors High Honors

High Honors Arce-Johnson, Analia Estrella Boardman, Zoey Ann

Anderson, Riley Jo Boardman, Alexander Glenn Fisher Wallin, Leilani Raine

Bergum, Drew Anthony Curti, Jacob Antonio Fox, Paighton Elizabeth Lee

Hass, Emily Carmella Sikora, Pearl Elizabeth Greener, Lily Charlotte

Heckler, Hannah Olivia Steger, Carter Gregory Haakenson, April Marie

Hoff, Livia Olson Story, Alexis Briana Helgeson, Mya Jo

Hoff, Wendy Michelle Honors Hobbs, Emma Chloe

Jarzemski, Karmyn Alayna Boardman, Matthew Alan Kreuzer, Kenzy Maxine

Krzewinski, Jennafer Nicole Busteed, Nathan Ryan Kurszewski, Jacob Matthew

Marley, Charles Thomas Fruth, Matthew Ray Lemke, Trevor Paul

Olson, Taylor Renee Gurske, Trinidy Sky Lockington, Brooke McKenna

Rem, Brigid Kathleen Huebner, Tymber Anne Lowen, Henry Tate

Sikora, Jake Waldon Kuhnke, Kyler Roger Mason, Levin Ewell

Skau, Hannah Lou Kunert, Michael Joel Matson, Alan Jeffrey

Woodhouse, Morgan Leigh Pedretti, Hunter Patrick Olson, Alec Conrad

Zink, Isaiah Mathew Spears, Takoda Gene Randa, Natalie Jo

Honors Williams, Adam Richard Runice, Lilli Quain

Arentz, Miranda Mae Wilson, Lydia Robyn Rose Russell-Miller, Elynn Claire

Beck, Riggin John Sanding, Trevor Michael

Bergum, Katie Loren Thompson, Andrew James

Creger, Jadon Hunter Walz, Lucas Anthony

Hermeier, Michaela Dianne Young, Jordan Layne

Hermeier, Zachary Gary Honors Klemme, Elaina Jeannette Faulkner, Austin Russell

Knutson, Brendon Paul Holliday, Isaac David

Venner, Brock Ryan Koch, Emilee Jean

Voelker, Chase Dean Kukes, Dalton Gabrial

Kunert, Keith William

Nickolai, Austin Lee James

Penchi, Ella Ann

Scoville, Alex Edward

Stevens, Issiah Mattew

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Brain Breaks in the Preschool Classroom

Miss Sedlmayr, Prairie View and Stoddard Elementary

When you enter the preschool classroom you are likely to see us all movin’ and

groovin’. Brain Breaks are a daily part of our classroom routine. A Brain Break

is exactly what it sounds like, a break for the brain! These fun and engaging

videos lead children in 4-7 minute segments of physical activity. These short

periods of exercise aim to improve the physical, mental, and emotional health

and educational success of children. Not only do they allow the children, and

teacher, a chance to get their wiggles out, but it energizes them and increases

their ability to focus on the next learning activity.

In preschool we do at least four Brain Breaks a day, sometimes more if we

need to. Putting the songs up on the smart board is a great way to utilize the

technology in our classroom. I like to incorporate these breaks at different

times in the school day. After the students have been sitting for a long period

of time it is a necessity for them to get up and be able to stretch their bodies.

It is also nice to use brain breaks right before we sit down to do an activity

like reading a story or going to an assembly. This helps them to get their

bodies ready to relax and listen.

A few of our favorite Brain Breaks can be found on YouTube and

GoNoodle. Both are a free service and easy to navigate. The children enjoy them

so much that they ask their families to pull them up at home on their personal

computers.

Inclement Weather Updates

Please check local stations for weather updates

for school delays & closings. You can also sign

up for text or email alerts through the District

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

WKBT—8 WVRQ—102.3 WIZM—1410 Kicks 106

WXOW—19 KNEI—103.5 Z-93 Magic 105

KWWL—7 WKTY—580 95.7 Eagle 102.7

WPRE KQ98 94.7

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Harvest Challenge 2014

The 2014 Harvest Challenge is a student cooking

competition sponsored by the Vernon County Farm

to School Program that was held at the Westby

Fieldhouse November 8th. The contest challenges

each team to create an appetizing and visually

appealing school lunch entree and side dish

incorporating locally grown foods. Part of the

“challenge” is the entree and side dish must follow

with national nutritional guidelines and meet a

budget of $1 per serving. “It was really interesting

to see behind the scenes and how hard it is to make

a meal for so many people and try to make everyone happy,” said Trisha Nickelotti, Harvest Challenge

participant. Our Team from De Soto consisted of Natalie Boardman, Alex Chapes, Victoria Chapes, Casey

Fremstad, Emily Gerke, Trisha Nickelotti, Maddie Stilwell and Anna Veglahn, prepared a comfort meal of

white bean chili and fruit salsa with a cost of 94 cents per meal. The staff mentors were Ms. Griffin and

Mr.Von Glahn and Monique Hooker was the group’s chef mentor.

The De Soto Drama Department performed a selection of one act plays at both Prairie View Elementary and

at the High School earlier this month. Sure Thing, How to Kiss a Girl, and Drugs are Bad, got rave reviews

from the audiences. Our student actors had their parts down pat and had everyone in stitches.

Dylan Woodman and

Emily Lomprey, the

cast of Sure Thing,

after the Prairie View

Show.

A disco guy, pilgrim, pirate, 1950's guy, cell

phone, southern belle, and cowboy give advice

to Ken (played by Sam Marley) on how to act

on a date in How to Kiss a Girl. (Pictured:

Courtney Sandy and Sam Marley. In back

row: Gary Zellmer, Coby Gemein, Denver

Peyton, Brady Bedward, Cassidy Gillespie,

Xenia Ibarra, and Jim Pavowski.)

Zachary Wellman, Jakob Hensley,

and Monica Crowley perform

Drugs are Bad at the Friday night

performance.

ONE ACT

ONE NIGHT

ONE DERFUL

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1st Annual Wellness Committee Zombie Run!

High School “zombies” getting ready for

some scary fun!

You better run, I am going to get you!!!!

Anna and Jackson snatching an apple off the string!

Landon and Chelsea excited for the chase!

Keep an eye on your children the night is not safe!

All the participants could take a refreshment

break with the PTO parents.

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Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country and generally takes place

the last full week in October. It serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for a com-

mitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives. Red Ribbon Week

also commemorates the sacrifice made by DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who died at the hands

of drug traffickers in Mexico while fighting the battle against illegal drugs to keep our country safe.

De Soto Middle School students participated in Red Ribbon Week by wearing red ribbons each day to show

their support, dressing up for theme days such as “Put Drugs to Sleep” – pajama day, and “Nerd or Jock, Drugs

Never Rock” Day. Students were recognized daily for their participation. SAC members gave presentations

about RRW, bullying, and options for fun ways to spend time other than drugs.

RED RIBBON WEEK

Drug Prevention Campaign

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_______________SPORT PHYSICALS_______________

Physical/Alternate Year Cards—Students that had a physical prior to April 1, 2013 need a new physical.

Students that have a physical card on file and the date of their physical is between April 1, 2013-April 1,

2014 will need to have the Alternate Year Physical Card on file. Students that have a physical card on file

that is after April 1, 2014 are good for the 2014-2015 school year. Make certain the doctor signs and

dates the physical form.

_______________CONCUSSION AWARENESS FORM_______________

Parents and students must review the fact sheet provided by the DPI on Concussion Awareness and sign

off that the document has been read.

_______________WIAA WEBSITE_______________

Information on rules and essential topics for athletes and parents is available on the WIAA website:

www.wiaawi.org Look under HEALTH in the top tool bar for information on: Concussions, Hazing, Heat

Information, Nutrition, Performance Enhancing Substances and other topics of interest.

Messages and Items Brought to School for Students

We continue to work to minimize interruptions during the school day. Unless absolutely essential,

students will be asked to come to the office for messages or for items brought to them at the start and

end of lunch periods and at the end of the day. It is the student’s responsibility to check at the office

to see if an item left at home has been brought to school for them. Everyone’s assistance in

preventing interruptions to classes and to the school day is greatly appreciated!

DE SOTO BUILDING DIRECTORY______

De Soto Middle School—(608) 648-0100

De Soto High School—(608) 648-0100

Guidance Department—(608) 648-0100 Ext

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Transportation—(608) 648-3830

District Office—(608) 648-0102

Prairie View Elementary (608) 648-2227

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS 2014-2015

School Board meetings are held in the De Soto MS/HS LMC (Library Media Center) at 7:00 p.m.

The public is welcome!

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT 2014-2015 DATES

Monday, December 8, 2014—Elementary Winter Concert—7pm

Monday, December 15, 2014—MS/HS Band/Choir Winter Concert—7pm

Monday, March 16, 2015—Piano S &E during the day @ WCP Church—

Large ensembles begin @ 4pm at Westby High School

Saturday, March 28, 2015—Solo & Ensemble @ Westby all day

Wednesday, April 22, 2015—Large Group Festival @ Westby all day

Monday, May 11 2015—Elementary Spring Concert—7pm

Sunday, May 17, 2015—MS/HS Band Spring Concert—3:00pm

Monday, May 18, 2015—MS/HS Choir Spring Concert—7:30pm

December 15, 2014

January 19, 2015

February 16, 2015

March 16, 2015

April 20, 2015

May 18, 2015

June 15, 2015

__________ACT TEST DATES__________

Students must register online at www.actstudent.org

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required

December 13, 2014 November 7, 2014 November 8-21, 2014

February 7, 2015 January 9, 2015 January 10-16, 2015

April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 14-27, 2015

June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 9-22, 2015

If you need to retake the ACT test, prioritize some time to study for it. There are plenty of resources

online to help. If you have questions, please contact our guidance department.

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Dates to Remember

December 4 Wrestling Ribbon Cutting 7:00 pm

December 8 Elementary K-2 Winter Program 7:00 pm

December 15 MS/HS Band & Choir Winter Program 7:00 pm

December 22-Jan 2 No School—Winter Break

January 26 No School—Teacher In-service

February 5 Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30 pm

February 10 Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-5:30 pm

February 20 Early Release—Elementary Noon, MS/HS 12:25

March 5 MS/HS Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00 pm

March 10 MS/HS Parent/Teacher Conferences 6:00-8:00 pm

March 19 No School

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.