Huegel Highlights - August 2015

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HUEGEL HIGHLIGHTSAUGUST 2015

AUG 19 - Enrollment - Not registered in district - 8am-12pm

AUG 21 - Enrollment - Returning MMSD Students - 11am-6pm

AUG 27 - Back-to-School Picnic - 4:30pm-6pm

SEP 1 - First Day of School!

SEP 8 - PTO Meeting - Kick-off!

UPCOMING

EVENTS

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

A MESSAGEfrom Ms. Potter-DavisWarm summer greetings!

I hope this newsletter finds everyone enjoying summer; it has certainly flown by! We have a lot to look forward to this upcoming school year, including a transformed library and office space, new Huegel staff members, updated technology, and many fun events throughout the year that will bring our wonderful Huegel community together.

The first big change you will notice is our new office space. As part of the referendum that passed in April, the office was renovated so that our school building is more secure. You will notice that all visitors will be directed right into the office upon entry. This change will allow us to check in and welcome each visitor to Huegel. Greeting visitors will be our new head secretary, Kristie Schallert. Carol Georgeson, who was at Huegel for many years, decided to retire after school ended and will be spending much-deserved quality time with her granddaughter. While we will miss Carol, we are excited to welcome Kristie, who comes to us from Olson Elementary. Working with Kristie in the office will be Michelle Simon, who is replacing Nicole Triller. Other new staff members include Kim Zinski (1st grade), Alice Severson (2nd grade), Lucy Ouellette (3rd grade), Dominique Lark (4th grade), Thelma Jenkins (Special Education Assistant), and Sheila Jager (Special Education Assistant). continued to next page...

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Best,

Abby Potter-Davis, Huegel [email protected]

Another very exciting change is our new library, which has been undergoing a total transformation this summer thanks to funding from the referendum as well as a $20,000 Fund for Children grant from American Girl. Because the district has been on such a tight construction schedule this summer, it is likely that the transformation will not be fully completed until October 1, at which point we will host a big “unveiling event”. Never fear, however, students will still be able to check out books in those early weeks of school!

In addition to the office and library, our entire “inner circle” will be receiving a facelift throughout the year. This will include adding pipes for a new heating system, upgrading the fire alarm system, upgrading our cables for wireless capability, and new hallway and classroom lighting. In order to complete some of this work during the school year, the current plan is to keep the ceiling tiles removed all year. I have been assured that this is completely safe for students and staff, and ultimately I think students will enjoy seeing the progress take shape all year!

With all of those cosmetic changes, we are also very excited about all of the new technology that students will access next year. Each 2nd through 5th grader will receive their own Android tablet to support their learning; there will be 10 tablets in every Kindergarten and 1st grade classroom. Our staff have been very busy this summer learning and planning how to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning. Families will have multiple opportunities to learn about how we are using the technology throughout the year. The first opportunity will be at our Back to School Picnic, which will take place on Thursday, August 27 between 4:30-6:00. Stop by to find out your child’s teacher and meet him or her, drop off school supplies, take a family photo, and eat a hot dog with other Huegel families. The picnic is always a wonderful way to kick off the school year.

Enjoy these remaining days of summer. We look forward to seeing you very soon!

FOLLOW ABBY’S BLOG!http://peekintohuegel.blogspot.com

3AUGUST 2015

We Need Your Help! WE NEED YOU TO HELP KEEP OUR HUEGEL COMMUNITY GREAT!

YOU CAN HELP BY VOLUNTEERING - EVEN IF IT’S ONLY AN HOUR/MONTH.

PLEASE CONTACT ABBY POTTER-DAVIS IF YOU WISH TO VOLUNTEER DURING THIS UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR.

We’re looking forward to another great

year of fundraising at Huegel! Keep an

eye out for information about our Square

1 Art fundraiser beginning in October.

Your child creates the art, the company

offers you various ways to display it! Get

your child’s drawing on a coffee mug,

a key chain, a throw pillow, and more!

Further information will be in your child’s

backpack in October. As always, any

question regarding fundraising, or if you’d

like to help out with any drives, please

contact Emily Hooverson at

[email protected] or (608)442-9712.

RAISING $$

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AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES!LOCATED IN HUEGEL ELEMENTARY

Junior Aerospace Engineering: Talking to The SkiesDates: Sep 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, & 20Day: TuesdayGrades: K - 1Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm EFK Base Fee: $85Min/Max: 8/12Description: The Junior Aerospace Engineering classes introduce our youngest engineers to fundamental concepts of aircraft and spacecraft design. Through open and focused exploration, students explore and construct airplanes, rockets, hot air balloons, and more.

Software Engineering - Scratch Video SensingDates: Sep 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, & 22Days: Thursdays Grades: 2 - 5Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm EFK Base Fee: $110Min/Max: 10/20Description: What’s more fun than playing an interactive video game? Writing one! Video sensing allows students to design and program their own video games and then test them by interacting with the program via webcam. In this Scratch program, students work together to create their own games, art, and musical instruments while exploring coding foundations. Get up and get moving with Engineering for Kids and Scratch: Video Sensing!

REGISTER TODAY!www.engineeringforkids.

com/dane

5AUGUST 2015

SEPTEMBER BOX TOPS CLASSROOM CHALLENGE!

Make money for Huegel! Each Box Top is worth 10 cents!

Students are being challenged to bring Box Tops to school in the month of September!

The classroom that has the most Box Tops by Sept. 30th receives an Ice Cream Sundae Party!

Please have your child deliver the Box Tops to his/her teacher. Good luck!

Reminder - there are a few Tuesdays left before school begins!

When? 6:30-8:00 PM every Tuesday night this summerWhere? Huegel PlaygroundWho? Huegel students, brothers, sisters, friends AND parentsWhy? To have fun and play with your friends from school

TUESDAY NIGHT RECESS

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$20,000Huegel is excited to be the lucky recipients of a $20,000 grant from the American Girl Fund for Children. We will be using these funds to help transform our

library space into a 21st Century learning space.

We are very much looking forward to unveiling

our new library soon!

$5,000Thank you Lowe’s Toolbox for Education!www.toolboxforeducation.com

Huegel is the recipient of a $5,000 grant to upgrade our garden and outdoor classroom!

Please contact Garden Coordinator, Amy Buscher ([email protected]) if you are interested in assisting with the school garden and outdoor classroom!

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$20,000

$5,000

Huegel Elementary School Supply List 2015-2016 Revised May 2015

Huegel Elementary Supply List2015-2016

This is a general supply list, and specific teachers may request a few additional items at the beginning of the school year.

KindergartenShared supplies (do not label) 12 glue sticks (Elmers or Scotch

Brand Preferred) 3 boxes of Crayons, 24 count 2 boxes Washable Markers 12 pencils, plain #2 (pre-

sharpened, if possible, Ticonderosa brand preferred)

2 large boxes of facial tissues 1 box of colored pencils 1 box of 5 oz. paper cups 1 package of napkins

1 package of paper plates~~ small (boys only)

~~ large (girls only) 1 box of plastic storage bags

~~ gallon size (boys only)~~sandwich size (girls only)

1 set of watercolor paints Scissors – (Fiskars Brand Preferred) 1 package of Expo dry erase

markers (thick tip) 2 boxes/bags of crackers or cereal

for snack* 1 bottle of hand sanitizer

(*available at Walmart, Shopko, Target, etc. SHOP EARLY- they run out!)

Please label ONLY these items with first & last name: 1 “Kindermat” Red/Blue

Foldable rest mat for Rest Time* 1 art smock – An old oversized

T-Shirt Please 1 set of sturdy headphones to

be kept at school. No Earbuds. Backpack – Large enough for

folders, books, snow pants and lunch bag

Extra change of clothes to be kept near your child’s backpack throughout the year

First Grade Shared Supplies (do not label): 12 SMALL glue sticks (Elmer’s or

Scotch Brand preferred) 24 regular, #2 yellow pencils

(SHARPENED) (Ticonderoga brand preferred)

2 large pink erasers 5 boxes of 24 crayons (Crayola

preferred) Scissors for children (Fiskars

preferred) Pair of sturdy headphones to be

kept at school 3 folders with 2 horizontal pockets

(1 blue, 1 green, 1 red). 3 spiral bound, wide-lined

notebooks (70 sheets) 1 red, 1 blue, 1 green

1 package dry erase markers, black only and low odor (Expo brand preferred)

Classic Color markers (box of 10) (Crayola preferred)

1 box of tissues gym shoes on P.E. Days (non-

heeled sneakers only) art smock or over-sized t-shirt for

art projects (label with child’s name).

1 box Gallon size zip bags (girls only) (Ziploc brand preferred)

1 bag of 5 ounce cups (girls only) 1 box Sandwich-size zip bags (boys

only) (Ziploc brand preferred) 1 package of napkins (boys only) 2 boxes/bags of snack for class

snack (approx. 18 students)**

Please label ONLY these items with name: Large backpack or school bag

Donations appreciated! *Cleaning Wipes *Post-it Notes *Masking tape or scotch tape *Play-Doh *Markers (extra fine point) *Index Cards (3 x 5)

Second GradeShared Supplies (do not label): 2 boxes of snack crackers** Sturdy Headphones for personal

use, to be left at school (No earbuds please.)

pencil sharpener with a shaving collecting attachment

Scissors for children (Fiskars brand preferred)

2 large Pink eraser 2 boxes of 24 crayons 1 box of 12 colored pencils 36 regular, #2 pencils, sharpened Classic markers (thick, box of 10)

Crayola brand preferred) 2 highlighters

12 small glue sticks 1 Composition Notebook 1 wide-lined spiral notebook 3 horizontal pocket folders with

fasteners (red, blue, green) 1 package of dry-erase markers 2 large box of tissue 1 supply box or supply bag

(storage inside the desk) 1 package of 3x3 sized Post-It

notes

Please label ONLY these items : backpack art smock or an old, oversized t-

shirt gym shoes (No slip-ons.)

Donations Appreciated! Stickers Masking Tape Colored copy paper Play-Doh Index Cards Package of clear tape Paper Plates 5 oz. Dixie cups Package of colored lunch

bags Hand wipes Napkins Box of gallon sized ziplock

baggies Box of snack sized ziplock

baggies

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Third GradeShared supplies (do not label) pencil sharpener with a shaving

collecting attachment scissors (Fiskars for children

preferred) 1 large eraser 1 box of 24 crayons 1 box of 12 colored pencils 48 #2 pencils, sharpened markers (box of 10 Crayola Classic

preferred) 1 highlighter 3 BIG glue sticks 2 black and white composition

notebooks (wide lined) 3 wide-lined spiral notebooks

4 pocket folders (red, blue, yellow, green)

1 package of dry-erase markers (wide tip)

1 large box of tissue 1 set of sturdy Headphones, to be

kept at school, no earbuds please 2 packages of 3X3 sized Post-It

notes 1 ruler Last name ends in A-H: 1 box

sandwich zip-lock baggies Last name ends in I-P: 1 box gallon

zip-lock baggies Last name ends in Q-Z: 1 box

snack zip-lock baggies

Please label ONLY these items with first & last name: backpack art smock or an old, oversized

t-shirt pair of tennis shoes for gym. No

slip-ons

Donations appreciated! clip boards, paper plates, 3 oz. paper cups, plastic spoons or forks, 4 oz. school glue, clear plastic tape

Fourth GradeShared Supplies (do not label): 1 Ruler: 12” ruler (clearly marked

with standard and metric) 1 Scissors 2 pkg Sticky notes: self-adhesive 2

7/8” x 2 7/8” notepads (like Post-it Notes)

1 Sturdy Headphones to be left at school (no earbuds)

1 Binder: 3 inches 6 spiral notebooks 1 pkg tip erasers 2 Composition books, NON-spiral,

sturdy, wide-ruled approximately 9” X7”

4 Glue sticks

1 pkg Index Cards: lined 3 X 5 white

4 Ballpoint pens (dark color ink) 1 pkg Paper: white wide-lined

loose leaf 1 Pencil sharpener 1 roll scotch tape 1 box colored pencils 2 boxes Tissues 4 pkg of 12 Pencils (48 total): #2

pencils 1 Calculator (simple, basic, no

smaller than 3”X4” approx) 1 box Markers: broad tip markers 1 box Crayons: 24-count 1 sharpie Marker

1 Highlighter: yellow preferred 1 pkg Tabs: the ones you need

to buy say - “Durable Filing Tabs” sticky on the back (optional)

Please label ONLY these items with first & last name: 1 backpack or book bag

*Students should bring a “just right” chapter book on the first day of school to read during quiet reading time until we are able to go to the school library.

Fifth GradeShared Supplies (do not label): 2 boxes Tissues 1 Just- Right-Book for the first week

before we go to the LMC 1 Snack to share with class Last Name A-N: large dry-erase

Eraser Last Name O-Z 1 box gallon or

quart size freezer bags 3 pkg Sticky notes (Post-it type):

self-adhesive 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” notepads

4-pack Markers: Expo dry erase markers

1 roll Tape: masking tape (optional)

Please label these items with name: 4 Notebooks: spiral notebooks 1 pkg Sturdy Filing Tabs: used to

keep their place in notebooks and assignment book (optional)

2 Notebooks: Composition, NON-spiral, sturdy, wide-ruled approximately 9” X 7”

2 Folders: 3-prong pocket folders 1 Scissors 10 Erasable Pens: black or blue 2 pkg Index Cards: lined 3 X 5

white index cards 2 Pens: red for editing 1 pkg Paper: white wide-lined

loose leaf paper 1 box Markers: 8-count broad tip

markers

rolls Tape: scotch tape Markers: black fine or medium

permanent markers (Sharpies) 1 box Pencils: colored pencils Glue Sticks pkg of 12 Pencils: pre-

sharpened type (Ticonderoga or high quality)

2 Highlighter: yellow preferred 1 box Crayons: 24-count

crayons 1 Sturdy headphones to be

kept at school. No Earbuds please

1 Expandable 7-pocket file(optional)

1 Clipboard (optional)

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Huegel Elementary Supply List2015-2016

4KShared supplies (do not label)

1 large box of tissues/Kleenex –unscented, lotion-free

1-2 large glue sticks – Elmer’s brand preferred

1 package washable markers 1 watercolor paints

AM classes: package of paper plates

PM Classes: resealable baggies (gallon

or sandwich)

Please label ONLY these items with first & last name: Extra clothes – send a bag with

two extra sets of clothing, including socks and underpants. Label both the bag AND each item of clothing with your child’s name/initials.

Backpack – (big enough to hold folders, books, artwork, messages, etc) Label the backpack with your child’s name. Plan to check your child’s backpack every day

Donations appreciated! Baby oil (for sensory material

recipes) Shaving cream (foam) Cornstarch (for sensory

material recipes) Salt (for art projects and play-

dough making) Alum (for play-dough making) Dixie cups (small sized cups) or

Napkins


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2015 - 2016 School Year Calendar

AUGUST

2015

Elementary School Students – Enrollment Dates19 Students new to the district - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.20 Returning Students – East and La Follette Attendance Areas 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 21 Returning Students – Memorial and West Attendance Areas 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Middle School Students – Enrollment Dates19 All Grades – 9:00-11:30 a.m.* and 3:30-6:30 p.m.20 All Grades – 9:00-11:30 a.m.* and 3:30-6:30 p.m. *Hamilton morning enrollment hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.High School Students – Enrollment Dates (East, La Follette, Memorial and West)14 Students new to the district - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m.18 All Grades – 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.21 All Grades – 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Shabazz High School Students – Enrollment Dates19 All Grades – 2:00-6:00 p.m.26 Returning student scheduling: Grade 12 – 10:00 a.m.; Grade 11 – 10:45 a.m.; Grades 9 and 10 – 11:30 a.m.Innovative and Alternative Education – Enrollment Dates20 All Grades – WLC Westside, 2:00 -6:00 p.m.26 All Grades – Lapham, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

25 All Staff – Report to Schools26, 27 Professional Development Days (mandatory for all teachers)28, 31 New Educators – Training

SEPTEMBER

2015

1 SCHOOLS OPEN – Grades K-5, Grade 6, and Grade 9 ONLY Middle School 6th grade students & High School 9th grade students attend Early Release for Elementary only (Gr. K-5) at 1:05 or 1:50 p.m. Beginning of 1st Quarter & 1st Semester

2 All Middle & High School students attend Early Release for Elementary only (Gr. K-5) at 1:05 or 1:50 p.m.

3 First day of school for 4K and Early Childhood7 No School – Labor Day14, 21, 28 Middle & High School Early Release 18 3rd Friday Official Membership Count Day

OCTOBER

2015

5, 12, 19, 26 Middle & High School Early Release 8 Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences – La Follette High School only 13 A Principal Experience

NOVEMBER

2015

2 Middle & High School Early Release (Except La Follette)3 End of 1st Quarter (45 days)4 Beginning of 2nd Quarter11 Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences – Middle Schools12 Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences –High Schools (Except La Follette)13 No School – Professional Development Day16 Early Release – La Follette High School only17 Parent/Teacher Conferences –Elementary Schools Early Release at 10:50 or 11:35 a.m.

Early Childhood and 4K – No classes18 Parent/Teacher Conferences–Middle School Early Release - 11:30 Wright; 11:40 All Other19 Parent/Teacher Conferences –High School Early Release (Except La Follette)25 No School – Teacher Comp Day 26, 27 No School – Thanksgiving Holiday30 Middle & High School Early Release

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DECEMBER

20157, 14 Middle & High School Early Release21 - Jan 1 No School -- Winter Break

JANUARY

2016

4 School Resumes - Middle & High School Early Release8 2nd Friday Official Membership Count11 Middle & High School Early Release18 No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day26 End of 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester (90 days) – Grade Reporting

Early Childhood and 4K – No classesAll Schools – Early Release – Elementary at 10:50 or 11:35 a.m.; All middle schools (except Wright) at 11:40 a.m.; Wright at 11:30 a.m.; High schools – release time TBD

27 Beginning of 3rd Quarter & 2nd Semester29 Parent/Teacher Conferences – Middle Schools Only – No School

FEBRUARY

2016

1 Districtwide 4K Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.Districtwide Enrollment for Kindergarten (5K) students new to the district for 2016-2017 School Year, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

5 No School – Professional Development Day8, 15, 22, 29 Middle & High School Early Release25 Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences - La Follette High School only

MARCH

2016

1 ACT Testing Grade 11 ONLY—No School for 9, 10 and 12 Grades7, 14 Middle & High School Early Release8 Parent/Teacher Conferences –Elementary Schools Early Release at 10:50 or 11:35 a.m.

Early Childhood and 4K – No classes21 – 28 No School – Spring Break29 School Resumes

APRIL

2016

4, 18, 25 Middle & High School Early Release 7 End of 3rd Quarter (45 days)8 Beginning of 4th Quarter15 No School – Professional Development Day22 K-5 Staff Development -- Early Release --Elementary at 10:50 or 11:35 a.m. Early Childhood and 4K - No classes

MAY

20162, 9, 16, 23 Middle & High School Early Release30 No School - Memorial Day

JUNE

2016

9 Early Childhood and 4K – Last day of school10 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – Morning Early Release – Elem. 9:20 or 10:05 a.m.

All Middle Schools except Wright dismiss at 9:05; Wright dismissal at 9:45 a.m.; High school dismissal times vary - check individual school calendarsEnd of 4th Quarter & 2nd Semester (89 days)

10 Graduation: East High School and La Follette High School11 Graduation: Memorial High School and West High School20 First day of Summer School (Tentative)

JULY

2016 29 Last day of Summer School (Tentative)

SEPTEMBER

2016 1 SCHOOLS OPEN

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