HUEGEL HIGHLIGHTSFEBRUARY 2015

FEB 2 4K Registration

FEB 6 No School

FEB 10 PTO Meeting

FEB 12 Dessert Social

FEB 13 Popcorn Day

FEB 17Pizza Fest, Math & Literacy Night

FEB 27International Polar Bear Walk to School Day

FEB 27 Journey to Hip Hop Concert - Grades 3-5

UPCOMING

EVENTS

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

A MESSAGEfrom Ms. Potter-Davis

Dear Huegel Families and Community Members, It’s hard to believe we are halfway through the year! This is an exciting time of year because we really see students make large leaps in their learning. You have likely received your child’s second quarter report card, which outlines the progress he or she has made so far this year. Our dedicated staff is always working hard to make sure your child continues to learn and grow to their full potential. January featured our Geography and Spelling Bees. The following students competed in our Geography Bee: Evan B, Nicholas C, Diego A, Noah H, Zach S, Lola B, Edie M, Taylor W, Anna J. and Xavier M. Congratulations to Evan for winning the Geography Bee! He will complete a written test for a chance to compete in the National Geography Bee. Good luck!

The following students competed in our Spelling Bee: Jian W, Ben Y, Diego A, Owen C, Xavier M, Max G, Mick S, Evan B, Luana

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Warmly

Abby Potter-Davis, Huegel Principalaapotter@madison.k12.wi.us

S and Kylie L. The Spelling Bee Final takes will take place on Friday, January 30. Best of luck to our spellers! The winner will go on to compete in the Madison All City Final on February 15. Now that there is finally snow we have had lots of fun playing outdoors. Students have been building snow forts and snow people. Thanks for continuing to make sure your child has the proper gear with which to enjoy winter. While we do stay indoors when the temperatures and wind chill dip below 10 below, we do make it a priority to send students outside for physical activity and fresh air. We believe that students need plenty of opportunities to move and play, and we acknowledge the research that links high levels of physical activity to better academic performance and behavior. On the following pages you’ll meet our physical education (PE) teachers, Drew Kornish and Lisa Gleboff and learn more how Huegel is supporting positive physical activity habits. I look forward to seeing families at our upcoming PTO meeting on February 10, as well as our Literacy/Math/Pizza Night, which takes place on February 17.

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Recent Blog Posts:January 6 - Happy New Year!December 22 - Happy Holidays

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HUEGEL’S CURRICULAAROUND HUEGEL

TECH UPDATEThanks to the persuasive efforts of 5th grade student, Alex Alvarez, our computer lab now features the education version of Minecraft. Students are pretty excited!

If all goes as planned, our classrooms will be outfitted with 70 inch televisions by mid-summer. These TVs will have the capacity to wirelessly display content from our student devices and will also be connected to our school network.

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MOTIONMAZE

ZOMBIES, RUN!

FITQUEST

MOVEMENT

HUEGEL SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOODDESSERT SOCIAL

Thursday, Feb 126:30-7:30 p.m.Huegel School

BRINGING THE NEIGHBORHOOD TOGETHER

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Happy February Huegel families!

We take a break from PTO meetings in January to give everyone a chance to get back to their normal routines. The regular PTO meeting returns Feb. 10th at 6:00 in the Huegel library. At this meeting we will be discussing what the upcoming referendum means for Huegel. We’ll hear more about the upgrades included in the school board’s proposal. This will be a good chance to learn more about what is at stake and to get your questions answered.

In March, mark your calendars for the Spring Family Forum on March 10th. Dinner will be provided and free childcare available. The topic of this forum will be standardizing testing and assessments. This can be a confusing topic for most of us. Huegel and district staff will attend to shed some light and answer your questions. This information will help you and your child prepare for Spring testing and conferences.

This Spring and Summer, we’re giving our school garden and outdoor classroom a makeover. Do you want to help? Do you have ideas or contacts? Get in touch at huegelelem@gmail.com.

As we move into the second half of the year, it’s time to start looking forward to the next school year! If you are interested in learning more about Huegel PTO Board positions, volunteering, or chairing an event, talk to a board member or Principal Potter-Davis. All ideas are welcome, and we make our school stronger when we all share our unique skills.

Here’s to a great second semester at Huegel!

Sincerely, Jennifer Seeker Conroyjenniferseeker@gmail.com

PTO CORNER BY: JENNIFER SEEKER CONROY, PTO PRESIDENT

YOUR 2014-2015 PTO BOARDPresident - Jennifer Seeker-Conroy

President Elect - TBD

Secretary - Megan Parisi

Treasurer - Janel Smith

Fundraising Coordinator - Emily Hooverson

Volunteer Coordinator - Kate Corcoran

District Liason - Connie Phair

Newsletter Editor - Denise Henning-McGee

Please connect with Jennifer Seeker-Conroy if

you have interest in being a part of the 2015-

2016 PTO Board.

THE PTO IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

PLEASE CONTACT KATE CORCORAN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!kathleen_conklin@msn.com

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MMSD REFERENDUM ON SCHOOL FACILITIESThe estimated cost for constructing school

additions, improving accessibility, renovating

schools and upgrading technology

infrastructure is $41 million.

For a full listing, click here:

https://buildings.madison.k12.wi.us/referendum-

school-facilities

HUEGEL ELEMENTARYProblem: Huegel received a grade of “D” in the

district’s annual Facility Condition Index (FCI)

report for the overall condition of the building.

Proposed Solution: Several renovations will

improve the building’s condition including

enclosing the LMC, replacing windows, adding

a controlled entrance and classroom security

locks, replacing ceilings, replacing the boiler

and terminal HVAC and more.

Est. Cost: $2,005,410

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PEACE CAPS ARTThe latest peace symbol - Zia Pueblo from New Mexico

We have one more to go!

Please keep bringing in the caps!

FEBRUARY 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 February!

The classroom that has the most Box Tops by February 27 receives an Ice Cream Sundae Party!

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

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Show your school you carewith a bouquet of Box Tops.

Thank you for helping! Every Box Top you collect is worth 10¢ for your school.

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HUEGEL’S CURRICULA

HUEGEL CONCERTJOURNEY TO HIP HOP CONCERT - GRADES 3 – 5February 27th is the 3rd (Drives, Campbell and Fox only) - 5th grade Concert at Huegel Elementary. The performance is at 2:20 p.m. and should last approximately 45 minutes. Families and friends are invited to attend. Our concert traces the history of Hip Hop music from Africa and will feature music of Africa, spirituals, ragtime, blues, jazz, gospel, soul,

Folders Needed!

The Music Teachers are looking to organize your child’s items - please have your child bring in a pocket folder for this purpose.

Folder donations are also welcome for those children who do not bring any in.

Motown, and civil rights, and is tied together with a rap that traces this history. There will also be a dance performance by our hip hop dance club members.

We will be having a school performance on Wednesday, February 26th at 10 a.m. if this is more convenient for you.

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Free English class for parents at

Huegel Elementary School

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm

February 26 – May 5, 2015 (no class 3/17, 3/31, 4/2, 4/21)

2601 Prairie Rd, Madison, WI 53711

Parents will learn:

• General English skills

• To talk about school

• To communicate with the school

• And much more!

For more information, please call Autumn

at Literacy Network: (608) 244-3911

Clase de inglés gratis para padres

en Huegel Elementary School

Martes y jueves, 6 – 7:30 pm

26 de febrero – 5 de mayo 2015

(no hay clase 17/3, 31/3, 2/4, 21/4) 2601 Prairie Rd, Madison, WI 53711

Los padres aprenderán inglés para:

• La comunicación general

• Hablar sobre temas

escolares

• Comunicar con la escuela

• ¡Y mucho más!

Para más información, favor de llamar a

Autumn en Literacy Network: (608) 244-3911

Free childcare available! ¡Cuidado de niños disponible!

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This year we are offering a wide range of physical activities to ensure each student has an opportunity to feel successful in PE. Some of the activities we already have or will be covering are, gymnastics and climbing, rollerblading, bowling, cooperation and teamwork activities, problem solving games, creative group games, and sledding. In addition we offer traditional games and skills such as football, basketball, as well as kickball.

It is our effort to develop the whole child and not just the physical aspect of growth and development. We aim to teach students everyday problem solving skills as well as basic social skills in a less structured environment than the classroom. This type of problem solving helps students feel the autonomy and empowers them to solve their own issues outside of the classroom in a safe and effective manner.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

CURRICULUM FEATURE

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HOW LONG HAVE

YOU BEEN APART

OF HUEGEL?

WHAT’S YOUR

FAVORITE

PROGRAM/PART

OF HUEGEL?

WHAT’S YOUR

FAVORITE HOBBY/

THING TO DO

WHEN YOU’RE

NOT TEACHING?

WHAT ARE

YOU MOST

EXCITED ABOUT

REGARDING

HUEGEL’S PE

PROGRAM?

TEACHER FEATURE

DREW KORNISH P.E./ REACH TEACHER

This is my third full year here at Huegel

The best part about Huegel is the support

I get as a new(er) teacher here at Huegel

from not only staff, but the surrounding

community as well. I feel as though I am very

welcomed into the Huegel community from

all aspects that make up a successful school

like Huegel.

I love being outdoors. My wife and I love to

hike, bike as well as rock climb. We frequent

Devils Lake as much as possible. In addition

to these activities I am the Varsity Girls as well

as Boys soccer coach at Madison East High

School. In what little free time I have left, I still

play soccer as well for a mens soccer team

in Madison.

The thing that excites me most about Huegel

and the PE program is the endless possibilities

we have to deliver a message of health,

cooperation as well as sportsmanship. I

feel as though I am teaching in a very

progressive time for PE which excites me for

the possibilities that lie ahead.

LISA GLEBOFF P.E.

This is my seventh year here at Huegel.

My favorite part of Huegel is how everyone

cares so much about each other and the

students we teach. A strong feeling of

community and working together makes

Huegel the awesome school it is. I also enjoy

the energy and enthusiasm my students bring

into the gym. They make teaching fun!

In the summer, I spend time whitewater

kayaking, canoeing, hiking. and about

anything that involves the outdoors or being

active. I also spend a lot of time taking care

of my fruit and vegetable garden. During the

LONG colder part of the year, I enjoy more

relaxing activities such as cross-country skiing,

going to a movie or concert.

I feel that Huegel is a school that has allowed

me to create an interesting curriculum.

Throughout the year, my students have

learned about cooperative games, team

sports, fitness, health, and life-time activities.

By providing a diverse choice of learning

experiences, I feel that students with different

interests and ability levels can have a positive

experience in my class.

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