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HUEGEL HIGHLIGHTSAPRIL 2016

APRIL 6 - Pump It Up Fundraiser

APRIL 8 - Movie Night

APRIL 12 - Parent Meeting - 6pm

APRIL 12 - Parent Presentation- The Collaborative IEP - 5:30-6:30pm

APRIL 15 - No School

APRIL 19 - Parent Latino Night - 6pm

APRIL 22 - Early Release @ 11:35am

APRIL 22 - Popcorn Day

APRIL 26 - Huegel Science Night @ 6:30pm

MAY 4 - Bike to School Day

MAY 5 - Restaurant Fundraiser - Granite City

UPCOMING EVENTS

A MESSAGEfrom Ms. Potter-DavisHappy Spring!I hope this newsletter finds you well. Can you believe we are in the final quar-ter of the year? I enjoyed seeing families at our Literacy/Math/Pizza Night, as well as at Parent Teacher Conferences. It is such a joy to have our halls filled with students and their families. I am so proud of our Huegel community and am looking forward to an exciting end of the year.

Our April Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Cool Tool is called “Finish Strong”. We want to encourage all students to continue working to their full potential and to learn as much as they can. To celebrate our efforts, all students will earn an extra recess, as well as the chance to wear hats and sunglasses one day. Classes will also hold their 3rd quarter star celebration around their 3rd quarter goals.

We also want to encourage our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to show how much they have learned on the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment, which they will take in early April. The MAP is a great way for students to moni-tor their progress in reading in math throughout the year. Also, at the end of April, students will take the Forward Exam, which replaced the Badger Exam. The Forward Exam is linked to Wisconsin’s state standards and tests English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics in Grades 3 – 8. In addition, Grades 4 and 8 will also have a section of the test on Science and Social Studies. This is an untimed computer-based test that will include a listening section in the ELA portion of the test. The window in MMSD for this test will be April 25 through May 20, 2016. More information can be found at: mmsd.org/forwardtest. As always, you can support your child by helping them get a good night’s rest and encouraging them to do their best.

Finally, enjoy this month’s newsletter, which is focused on music. As a former choir member myself I am very aware of the power of the arts to inspire and engage students. You will hear from our music teachers and hear all about the music opportunities offered at Huegel. Enjoy!

Take good care,Abby Potter-Davis

RAY W. HUEGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL : 2601 PRAIRIE ROAD : MADISON, WISCONSINHT TPS://HUEGEL.MADISON.K12.WI.US/608.204.3100

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HUEGEL LEGO LEAGUEWHAT IS LEGO LEAGUE?FIRST Lego League (FLL) is a fun way to explore science and computer program-ming while working together with a team. The team designs, builds, and programs a robot using the Lego Mindstorms system to compete on a table-top playing field. In addition to robotics, teams must research and come up with a creative solution to a real-world problem associated with the theme of that year’s competition--next year’s theme will be “Animal Allies”. They are also evaluated on teamwork skills and community service and outreach.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LEGO LEAGUE?It is a fun way try out engineering, pro-gramming, and scientific research! Builds confidence in STEM fieldsReal world problem-solving experienceBuilds teamwork and community service skills

WHO CAN JOIN LEGO LEAGUE?Next year’s 4th and 5th graders, as well as Huegel alumni 6th graders, can join a regular Lego League team Next year’s 2nd and 3rd graders can do Jr. Lego League, which does simpler programming and doesn’t have to do a research project

WHEN WILL LEGO LEAGUE HAPPEN?The competition season starts in late Au-gust, with the first round of tournaments in early November. Team(s) would have weekly meetings held at Huegel, either af-ter school or in the evenings. There would also be at least one weekend competition in the Madison area.

WHAT DOES LEGO LEAGUE COST?A goal for Huegel’s Lego League program is to cover the full cost of our team(s) through fundraising, sponsors, and grants. Families of participants would be encouraged to donate to the team and to help out with fundraising, but there would be no minimum donation to join the team.

We need lots of parent participation to launch Lego League at Huegel! Each team of 5-10 kids needs at least two parent coaches per team who can regularly attend meetings. Coaches don’t need prior experi-ence in robotics, but they do need to submit information for a background check. Other parents would need to help with fundraising and to help kids do activities for the team at home.

If you think your child may be interested in Lego League, please fill out this survey (https://docs.google.com/a/uwalumni.com/forms/d/1UcWW3-6l0voAgNgEr6n3ReuAu-K2aV0k-AaHaGA8M71U/viewform?edit_requested=true). You don’t have to commit to a team yet. If you have other questions or comments, please contact Sherri Swartz at sherrribeth@gmail.com or 273-1743, or Lesli Vazquez at lvazquez@madison.k12.wi.us. Also, plan to attend the April technol-ogy meeting for parents where we will have a presentation about Lego League and you can meet other families who are interested. Since the competition season starts just be-fore the school year starts, we need to have teams in place before the end of this school year.

http://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/fll/what-is-first-lego-league

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1cTUxPaN6E

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We are looking for items for our end-of-year Silent Auction fundraiser. Do you have any items to donate? Or have any connections to local businesses that might be willing to donate? If so, let the PTO know by emailing: huegel-pto-board@googlegroups.comThank you!

PUMP IT UP FUNDRAISERWed, April 6 | 5:30pm-8:30pm

Drop-off your kids at Pump It Up and raise money for Huegel!

REGISTER TODAY! http://www.pumpitupparty.com/event-calendar/4/0/fitchburg-wi

2 Hours of jump time in our inflatables plus 1 hour in the party rooms for pizza, drinks, and an activity or craft:

• $25 for the first child and $20 per sibling• 50% donation is made to Huegel once 20

admissions are paid.• There are only 70 spots available for this

evening of fun! First-come first-served. • Open jump passes and punch passes will not

be accepted for this event.

2911 Marketplace Dr | Fitchburg

4APRIL 2016

MOVIE NIGHTSTAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS + THE PEANUTS MOVIE

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Free to Huegel Eagle Families

Friday, APRIL 8th

Doors open at 6:00pmMovies begin at 6:30pm

Huegel Gymnasium

WHO WHEN

WHERE

Chairs and concessions are available, but you are welcome to bring blankets and snacks from home.

Thank you to those who volunteered for Pizza Fest/Literacy Night and Spring Fling. We really appreciated your time!

We have the following positions open that we need help with:

Friday, April 8th Movie NightFriday, April 22nd Popcorn DayMay 22nd Popcorn DayJune 3rd - Auction Chair for the Carnival

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED...

5APRIL 2016

6APRIL 2016

A Super showcase of Westside student talent!

Friday, April 1st

6-8pm

West High School

Superhero Photo Booth! Hands-on Activities for All Ages!

FREE Pizza Dinner!

Music, Dance and Drama

Performances!

Rock Climbing Wall!

Art Gallery!

All Food and activities are free and open to the public! Participants are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite superheroes!

Family Fun Night

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BY Rhonda Chalone, Huegel Music Teacher

It’s keyboard and computer time in the music room! Each spring, for 8-10 weeks, students have “mini” piano lessons and learn simple songs on keyboards. In addition, they use a computer music program called Music Ace which reviews and has them practice notes on the staff, on the piano, and rhythms.

At the end of the year, students will bring home a MUSIC ACE sheet which will list the lessons they worked on during class. I keep a running record from year to year, so the pen or pencil marks are THIS YEAR’S progress.

Students work at their own level and pace, but are expected to achieve a certain level of competency. (usually about 5 songs on keyboards and 3-5 lessons on the computer are average).

Kindergarten students get an introduction to the piano keyboard and work more as a group for a while. The last few weeks, they have a chance to work more independently.

If your child has access to a piano or keyboard at home, please encourage them to show you what they know and/or practice at home.

If you have a smart phone or tablet, you can get a free piano app.

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SAVE THE DATESUPCOMING PARENT MEETINGS

April 12th @ 6:15pmMay 10th @ 6:15pm

Pizza ($1/slice) + Babysitting (free) available