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HUEGEL HIGHLIGHTSNOVEMBER 2015

NOV 4 - MOOYAH Restaurant Fundraiser

NOV 4 - Beginning of 2nd Quarter

NOV 6 - Movie Night - Inside Out

NOV 6 - Picture Retake Day

NOV 10 - Parent Meeting @ 6:15

NOV 10 - Parents of Latino Students Mtg @ 6:00

NOV 12 - Frosty Ball

NOV 13 - No School - Professional Development Day

NOV 17 - Early Dismissal at 11:35am

NOV 17 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

NOV 20 - Popcorn Day

NOV 25-27 - No School

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

Happy Fall! It was wonderful to see so many families at Huegel for our Open House. A favorite part of my job is meeting families and seeing how proud your child is to share our school with you. If you weren’t able to join us, we hope to see you at another one of our family events. We will have our next Family Movie Night on November 6. Also don’t forget that Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up on the afternoon and evening of November 17. Our teachers are looking forward to sharing information with you about your child’s progress. This year teachers will be sending home a conference report before you meet so that you are better able to have a conversation about how your child is doing in school. Please feel free to come with questions for the teacher, such as “What skills and knowledge will my child be expected to learn this year?, How will my child be evaluated, and What can I do to support my child at home?”

Last year Huegel was honored by the Wisconsin PBIS Network as a School of Distinction for our implementation of our Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program. It is through this program that we proactively teach our expected behaviors, which are to be safe, respectful and responsible. We are proud of our accomplishments and of our students for working to make our school a safe and thriving learning environment.

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Warmly,

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

We also met in our Huegel Huddles twice in September. Huddles are cross grade level groups of 12-15 students and one or two Huegel staff members, or Huddle coaches. Students stay in the same Huddle throughout their time at Huegel.

In addition to academics (reading, math, writing, science and social studies), our teachers also focus on social emotional learning. Through an engaging curriculum called Second Step, our Huegel students are learning about emotions and appropriate social behaviors. Some of the themes that are covered in the lessons include “skills for learning”, “empathy”, “emotion management” and “problem solving”. This year we have also implemented a new program called Zones of Regulation that helps kids to better self-regulate their emotions. You can learn more about the Zones program inside this newsletter, as well as hear from our specials teachers about what they have been working on so far this year, and so much more! I look forward to another great month.

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THE ZONES OF REGULATION | $5.99Selosoft, Inc. This program helps students with the management of their emotions and level of alertness.

POSITIVE PENGUINS | $1.91HR InsideThis app was designed to help children learn to be more resilient and help them respond to the typical challenges they face everyday.

SMILING MIND | FREESmiling MindThis app is a simple tool that helps put a smile on your mind anytime, anywhere and everyday.

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November 4th | 4-9pm

Huegel’s PTO receives a percentage of sales! Just tell the order-taker that you’re there to support Huegel’s PTO.

MOOYAH | 6309 McKee Rd, Fitchburg

Restaurant FundraiserMOOYAH!

Congratulations Ms. Malaise’s room (2nd Grade) for winning the September Box Tops Challenge! The classroom will receive an ice cream sundae party! Thank you to all who sent in Box Tops. We received 3,400 Box Tops in September! That’s $340 for Huegel!

Remember to continue to cut, collect and bring in those Box Tops.

BOX TOPS CHALLENGE RESULT!

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WHAT ARE THE ZONES OF REGULATION?The Zones program is used to teach self-regulation

by labeling all the different ways we feel and the

states of alertness we experience into four zones.

The Zones curriculum provides strategies to teach

students to become more aware of their emotions,

improve controlling their emotions and impulses,

manage their sensory needs, and improve their

ability to problem solve conflicts.

THE FOUR ZONESThe Blue Zone is used to describe low states of

alertness, such as when one feels sad, tired, sick, or

bored.

The Green Zone is used to describe a calm state of

alertness. A person may be described as happy,

focused, content, or ready to learn when in the

Green Zone. Being in the Green Zone will help

students be successful in the classroom.

The Yellow Zone is also used to describe a

heightened state of alertness and elevated

emotions; however, one has some control when

they are in the Yellow Zone. A person may be

experiencing stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement,

silliness, the wiggles, or nervousness when in the

Yellow Zone.

The Red Zone is used to describe extremely

heightened states of alertness and intense

emotions. A person may be elated or experiencing

anger, rage, explosive behavior, devastation, or

terror when in the Red Zone. A person is described

as “out of control” if in the Red Zone.

TOOLS AND STRATEGIESStudents can develop a toolbox, which is a

collection of calming and alerting strategies a

student can pull from depending on the present

need. The tools or strategies in the toolbox are

calming or alerting techniques that help the student

in regulation. Students can use the Stop, Opt, Go

concept to help control impulses and problem solving

better solutions. Students need to first stop their brain

before they act, think of the options and how they will

work out, and go with the best option to help them

get back to the Green Zone.

HOW CAN YOU USE THE ZONES OF REGULATION?Students have received instruction in identifying the

emotions that go with each zone, as well as tools and

strategies to regulate.

Here are some things that can be done to support

The Zones of Regulation:

• Continue to practice identifying the emotions that

go with each zone

• Continue to practice utilizing tools and strategies

(It is best to practice the tools and strategies when

the students are calm, so they will be comfortable

to use the tools when they are not in the green

zone)

• When you see someone in the blue, yellow or red

zone, prompt them to identify what zone they are

in and to identify a tool or strategy they can use

to get back to the Green Zone

• If you see a student in the yellow or red zone,

prompt them to “stop their brain” and choose a

strategy to calm down.

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NOVEMBER MOVIE NIGHT

No School November 25-27!

REMINDER!

The second movie night of the year is scheduled for November 6th. In the main gym we will showing Disney’s Inside Out, also in the “step room” we will have an alternative option playing (movie TBD). If you have not seen Inside Out don’t miss it and if you have you already know how great it will be to see it again. As always feel free to bring a blanket to sit on and/or food to enjoy during the movie. Chairs will be available as well. We will have a concession stand available selling popcorn, rice krispie treats and cheez-its to name a few, Most items are $0.25. Hope to see you there,Doors open at 6pm movie starts at 6:30!

November 6th | movie starts @ 6:30pm

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PTO WEBSITE

Take a look

at the Huegel

PTO Website

for information

on events, PTO

meeting minutes,

volunteering

opportunities, and

more!

https://sites.google.com/site/huegelpto/

ART NEWS!!!!!by Kate Olsen Birner

We began the school year by working on signs

for the Community Walk. Each grade level

had a different theme: Be Kind, Be Safe, Give

Compliments, Citizenship, and Be Here be on Time.

We decorated our letters with patterns alternating

in warm and cool colors, in order to make our art

work very noticeable.

We moved on to a fundraiser for Square One that

Emily Hooverson graciously organized. Thank you

Emily! Your child will bring home more information

on Square One as we begin to wrap it up. Every

student who participates will get a sheet of stickers

with their artwork on them, and folks who chose to

may order various items with their child’s artwork

printed on them.

Students who are done with their fundraiser art

project and now working on learning how to draw

a Saguaro cactus. The three dimensional drawing

techniques we are focusing on for this lesson are

highlighting, shading and using line to achieve the

illusion of depth.

Looking forward to a great year in the art room!

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AT HUEGEL ELEMENTARY

Junior Robotics: Adventure StoriesDates: MondaysDay: Nov 10, 17, 24 Dec 1, 8, 15Grades: K - 1Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm EFK Base Fee: $90Min/Max: 8/12Description: This class is a perfect mixture of fun and learning, using LEGO® WeDo™ Robots. Using LEGO® bricks, students build an airplane rescue, a giant escape, and a sailboat storm. They also learn how to program and operate their creations using a laptop computer.

Robotics: Robotic OlympicsDates: Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 1, 8, 15Days: WednesdaysGrades: 2 - 5Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm EFK Base Fee: $120Min/Max: 10/20Description: During the LEGO® Robotics Olympics classes, students design and program robots to compete in simulated Olympic events such as a sprinting in a race, throwing a basketball, and shooting a puck into a hockey goal. Students use LEGO® Robotics and computers to learn principles of robotics, computer programming, and teamwork.

REGISTER TODAY!www.engineeringforkids.

com/dane

AFTER SCHOOL STEM CLASSES!

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HUEGEL RUNNING CLUBCheck out our

Huegel Running

Club data so far

this year.

Go runners!!!

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

Huegel In School Prairie Field TripOur teachers work so hard!

Principal Partners Visit Huegel!

Runners Laps MilesKinder: 50 484 96.8First: 55 694 138.8Second: 33 353 70.6Third: 50 759 151.8Fourth: 18 112 22.8Fifth: 13 149 29.8TOTAL 219 2551 510.2

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Shop Amazon.com Use this link to shop and Amazon will donate $$ to Huegel School!

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This year our Fall Festival is later due to Halloween falling on a weekend. For this reason we are changing the theme a bit to represent the chilly weather we might be facing in early November. Stay tuned for more information!!

FROSTY BALL

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FUNDRAISING!

The students are hard at work creating our fall fundraiser! This year we are partnering with Square 1 Art. Your child creates the art, and Square 1 offers numerous ways to display the art. Everything from mugs and trivets to key chains and stickers! Show your support not just for Huegel, but for your budding artist by making this fundraiser a success! Keep an eye on backpack mail for more information on this fundraiser.

And remember - Huegel Eagle window clings are available in the school office and at movie nights for only $2! Go Huegel Eagles!

If you have questions, or would like to help, contact Emily Hooverson at eshooverson@gmail.com.

RESPONSIBLE. RESPECTFUL. SAFE.

Volunteers...Thank you to all of those

who volunteered for the

September popcorn day,

movie night and the open

house!

To make Huegel an even

better community, please

consider helping out 15

minutes, 20 minutes or longer.

Any time that you have really

helps the school, students

and parents.

We need your help!

Movie Night (Nov 6)

Frosty Ball (Nov 12)

Popcorn Day (Nov 20)

And more…

Please contact Stephanie to

volunteer - loweandbehold@

hotmail.com

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FMPS SENDS MADISON’S LEADERS BACK TO SCHOOL

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CORNERby Lisa GleboffHello from the gym! We started off the year by

learning a few fun playground games. Students

learned and reviewed t-ball, crateball, 4-square,

sharks and minnows and lightening. Right now

my classes are participating in my fitness unit. The

favorite activity is climbing to the top of the rope!

On October 22 my classes will get their turn with the

gymnastics equipment, which is a favorite unit for

many students. Throughout the year students will

have an opportunity to measure how much they

are moving during class by wearing a pedometer.

They really enjoy seeing how many steps they have

moved in 30 minutes. I’m looking forward to a fun

and active year in the gym!

by Drew KornishHello Huegel families. I am looking forward to a great

year here at Huegel. For the month of September,

PE had a heavy focus on recess expectations as well

as basic sportsmanship and teamwork principles. In

the coming weeks Huegel will be in its Gymnastics

equipment rotation. This is definitely a favorite for

many students as they have the unique opportunity

to explore movement in ways they may not be able

to outside of this unit. Opposite of the two weeks with

the gymnastics equipment, the students in my PE

classes will be participating in the “American Ninja”

unit. Students will be able to participate in an obstacle

course type activity that will test not only their problem

solving abilities, but teamwork skills as well. The

younger students, those in Kindergarten as well as 1st

grade will also participate in these activities with a

heavy focus on gross motor skills as well as locomotor

movements. I look forward to exposing students to this

great unit.

Since 2004, the Foundation for Madison’s Public School’s A Principal Experience has built relationships between Madison’s community leaders and MMSD staff and students. This year, Gary Schaefer with Associated Bank and Karen Walz from American Girl, one of Huegel’s Adopt-a-School partners, served as our school’s “Principal Partners” during the event held on Tuesday, October 13. Principal Partners learned what it takes to be one of Madison’s public education leaders, and also discovered just how much students and staff accomplish in a single day. A Principal Experience forges relationships between school and community leaders, laying the basis for new partnerships that support and strengthen Madison’s public schools. It is our hope that Principal Partners take their experiences back to their places of business and adopt the school they visited. The Foundation’s Adopt-a-School program cultivates, nurtures, and sustains partnerships between schools and the Madison community. Adopt-a-School partners provide a combination of volunteer time, in-kind contributions, and financial resources to meet the needs of students. In return, businesses receive a multitude of benefits including an increased sense of pride and involvement in Madison’s public schools and the awareness that they are contributing to the success of our next generation of leaders. If you are interested in becoming a Principal Partner next year or would like more information about the Foundation’s Adopt-a-School program, visit www.fmps.org, call Community Partnerships Director Mary Bartzen at(608) 237-7723 or send her an email at mbartzen@fmps.org.

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES• Movie Nights

• Popcorn Day - one Friday each

month, during school hours

• Preschool Outreach

• Huegel Garden - Work in school

garden or help instruct students

(Spring & Summer)

• Staff Appreciation - Provide treats

during the year and for Staff

Appreciation week in May

• Library Help - yearlong, school

hours

• All Around Huegel Eagles - Assist

as needed when we are short of

volunteers

FAMILY EVENTS• Open House/Ice Cream

Social/Book Fair (Oct 6)

• Fall Festival (Nov 12)

• Pizza Fest/Math/Literacy Night

(Feb 16)

• Spring Fling (March 18)

• Carnival (June 3)

• Game Night (TBD)

• Roller Rink Night (March or

April)

• Prairie Burn (April or May -

Weekend hours)

Music NewsMusic class has been filled with the sounds of jazz this fall at Huegel. We are just finished our 2 week jazz residency with trumpet player, Eric Siereveld. Eric worked with all Huegel students. Grades K - 2 focused on the tune “I Got Rhythm” and learning some jazz fundamentals. All grades learned about the trumpet and the mutes one can use to change the sound. Grades 3 - 5 focused on Afro-Cuban music centering around the Son Clave, montuno, and conga patterns.

Parents of 3rd graders, please be patient as your child begins learning the recorder starting this November. It can take time for them to sound good. Daily practice of 15 minutes or more will help them achieve a good sound at a faster pace. Encourage your child to practice every day!

Parents of 4th and 5th graders, your child should also be practicing their recorder daily to achieve maximum progress.

Finally, the music room could use 3 more carpets of smaller size (enough for 4-5 students to sit comfortably and work together). Carpets music be approved for school use. Please talk with Ms. Chalone or Mrs. Potter Davis if you would like to contribute! Thank you!by Rhonda Chalone

We have a new funnel ball

piece of equipment! Take a

look the next time you visit

the playground.

AROUND HUEGEL

Thank you Huegel PTO!