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S P E N C E E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O LPARENT NEWSLETTER, MARCH 2019

The Place to Succeed!Every Student ~ Every Day

MARCH1 – Read-A-Thon

1 – Pajama Day

4-8 – National School Breakfast Week

5 – Orchestra All City Strings

5 – Trauma-Informed ParentingSeries, 5pm LMC

7 – Begin Daily Dismissal at 2:48 pm

7 – Pre-K Conferences

10 – Daylight Savings Time Begins

11 – Parent/Teacher Conferences

11-12 – NO SCHOOL

12 – Trauma-Informed ParentingSeries, 5pm LMC

14 – Parent/Teacher Conferences

15 – Wear Green Dress-Up Day

19 – Trauma-Informed ParentingSeries, 5pm LMC

20 – Mr. Rogers’ Birthday, Wear aCardigan or Sweater to School

21 – Food Pantry Bags Sent Home

22 – Pre-K Family Day

23 – State Odyssey of the Mind

26 – Trauma-Informed ParentingSeries, 5pm LMC

27 – Celebration Assembly

The district built 2 days into this year’s school calendar for inclement weather. The weather already required us

to close for 5 days. That leaves 3 days of lost instructional time we need to create to follow state requirements.

The early release days scheduled for March 15 and May 10 will now be scheduled as full

school days. The last day of school, June 5, will now be a two-hour early dismissal at 12:48 pm.

Starting on Thursday, March 7, the district’s elementary school dismissal times will be extended. Elementary

schools will end their school days 8 minutes later. For Spence, this means we will dismiss at 2:48 pm. The

extension will last through the end of this school year.

This will also effect Pre-K: Morning session will dismiss at 10:38 am. Afternoon session will dismiss at 2:43 pm.

Afternoon preschool will be available on March 15 and May 10 because of the new full-day schedule.

Riteway Bus is aware of these changes. Be advised that your student will be dropped off 8 to 10 minutes later

than current time.

Further inclement weather days requiring us to close school this winter will result in additional changes.

Silver Mustang Pride Congratulations to all of the following Silver Pride Recipients: Kami Hanson, Jayden Yang, Kohen Rupp, Liam Chaney, Morgan Matz, Mikayla Sallander, Micah Hutzenbuehler, Jaxson Growth, Madison Walz, Jonathon Folkers, Zach Sallander, Ezra Mask, Syuli Vue, Paityn Koch, Andrew Woyczik, Lucia Nelson, Cricket Kloes, Seth Bingham, Makena Brendemuehl, Lucas Wuensch, Nyjah Williams, Rylen Pfeifer, Karson Freehill

Bronze Mustang Pride Congratulations to all of the following Bronze Pride Recipients:Jossilyn Kofta, Tayson Barrett, Freddy Beseler, Xander Olsen, Arianna Butterfield, Riley Felland, Peyton Wollin

Birthday Celebration of Mr. Fred RogersIn celebration of Mr. Rogers’ March 20th birthday and his devotion to creative play, children’s social and emotional learning, and overall community, we will spend much of March learning about his life, making greeting cards for our neighbors, and spreading joy throughout our school neighborhood.

Celebration Events:March 11-22 – Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive

Bring in a new or gently used sweater or sweatshirt for donation.

March 18-20 – “Good Neighbor” lessons done in classroomsMarch 20 – Cardigan or sweater dress-up dayMarch 20 – Greeting card delivery to our Spence neighborhood

The March food pantry bag will be sent home on Thursday, March 21. Thanks to our fifth-graders for filling our monthly food bags! Each month, one fifth-grade class is scheduled to fill the food bags and distribute them to classroom teachers to send home. They have been doing a great job! Please remember to return your green, Festival Foods, reusable grocery bag to school.

PBIS: DONUT FEEL GOOD TO BE KIND?

-Spence PBIS TeamPositive Behavior Interventions & Supports

This is the question that hangs in the Spence hallway above the three donuts students and staff decorated with kindness sprinkles as part of our most recent Champions of Learning lesson! We read the book, The Jelly Donut Difference, by Maria Dismondy, and even got to enjoy a donut hole after! Special thanks to Festival Foods for giving us a discount on our 400 donut holes!

With winter weather upon us, we are continuing to review our winter playground expectations. Please remind your child that he/she needs a coat, hat, mittens, boots and snow pants! Students who do not have boots and/or snow pants cannot play in the snow, they must stay on the blacktop. Additionally, all snow and ice must stay on the ground. Finally, we follow the rule, “You build it, you break it,” which means that students should not be destroying other student’s snow creations.

If you would like any PBIS resources for home, please contact the office, and one of the PBIS coaches will get back to you! These expectations are not only good for school, but also work at home and in the community.

Be Safe. Be Respectful. Be Responsible.

Spotlight on LMCThis month we will be celebrating reading and Dr. Seuss’s birthday! I will be sharing The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That series with grades kindergarten through second. This is a series based on Dr. Seuss’s popular character, The Cat in the Hat. This series is designed to spark a love of learning and an interest in science and math. You can also find games, videos and print outs available on the PBS Kids website at http://pbskids.org/catinthehat/We also have a large collection of his original stories for your child to enjoy.

The Matt Hessel-Mial writing contest has been introduced to all of the students in grades second through fifth. This is a contest that promotes the love of writing in memory of Matt Hessel-Mial. All entries are due by March 21. A brochure will be sent home with all interested students. Please encourage your child to participate!

Once again, we had a successful Battle at Spence. The top two teams, The Biscacorns and The 4 Musketeers represented Spence at the district Battle of the Books. I am proud of the extra effort put forth by all of the students that chose to participate in this year’s battle! -Mrs. Dunn

2018-2019 PTO OfficersJocelyn Buxton - PresidentHeather Young - Vice PresidentTricia George - SecretaryLindsey Branson - Treasurerspencepto@gmail.com

PTO is working hard on getting everything ordered for our new additions to our primary and upper playgrounds! We will be adding a basketball hoop to the primary playground, and a GaGa Ball pit to the upper playground. Hopefully the snow melts soon, and we are able to enjoy these items this spring!

Our January Family Movie Night and February PTO meeting, were cancelled due to bad weather. We will work to reschedule our movie night. Our next PTO meeting will be on April 9th. This meeting will involve taking nominations for any open PTO positions. If you are interested in a position on the PTO, please let us know! If you don’t want to be a PTO officer, but would like to be more involved in what is happening at Spence, please attend a meeting!

On March 1, Spence will be holding it’s Read-A-Thon. We are looking for business sponsors to help support his event. If you know any local business owners, please reach out to them for either monetary or prize donations. A special thank you to Little Feet Helpful Hands and The Board Store, who have made monetary donations, as well as Pizza King and Altra, who have donated prizes!

Guest Readers Needed: If you are interested in coming to read to your child’s class on March 1st, as part of our Read-A-Thon, please contact your child’s teacher!

Upcoming EventsMarch 1 - Read-A-ThonMarch 8-March 29 - Butter Braid saleApril 9 - PTO meeting, 6 p.m. in LMCApril 11 - Butter Braid pick up at SpenceApril 16 (A-L) & 17 (M-Z) - Grandparents/Special Someone Day

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Kwik Trip

MILK MOOLA program will be ending early

this spring. In order for Spence to get credit,

please turn any MILK MOOLA caps you

may have tucked away before

March 15, 2019.

HELP SPENCE ELEMENTARY CELEBRATE!

Lunch / Harry SpenceElementary

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

MARCH 2019THURSDAY FRIDAY

1Mini Corn Dogs Wisconsin Chili Yogurt Lunch Smiley Fries Assorted FreshFruitAssorted Canned Fruit WG Cornbread Chocolate Fat FreeMilk Lowfat White Milk Fresh Veggie Bar

4Macaroni & Cheese Chicken Nuggets Yogurt Lunch Roasted Broccoli Assorted FreshFruitAssorted CannedFruit WG SnackCrackersWG SeasonedBreadstickChocolate Fat Free Milk Lowfat White Milk Chicken Nugget Sauces Fresh Veggie Bar

5Meatballs & Gravy Chicken Patty Sandwich Yogurt LunchMashed Potatoes Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted CannedFruitAssorted GrahamSnacks Dinner RollChocolate Fat FreeMilk Lowfat White Milk Fresh Veggie Bar

6Sausage Patty

served withFrench Toast Sticks Smoked Turkey Deli Sub Yogurt LunchPotato Wedges Assorted Canned Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit WG Snack Crackers Lowfat White Milk Chocolate Fat FreeMilk Lite Mayo Packet Mustard PacketFresh Veggie Bar

7Wisconsin ChiliHomemade CheesePizzaYogurt Lunch Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted CannedFruit WG CornbreadChocolate Fat FreeMilk Lowfat White Milk Fresh Veggie Bar

8Spaghetti Saucew/Meat

served overWG PastaCheese Filled Breadstick Yogurt LunchGreen Beans Assorted FreshFruitAssorted CannedFruit Garlic ToastWG Snack Crackers Chocolate Fat FreeMilk Lowfat White Milk Marinara SauceFresh Veggie Bar

11No School

12No School

13Walking Taco CheeseQuesadilla Yogurt LunchSalsaSeasoned Refried Beans Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Canned Fruit Tostito Scoops Chocolate Fat Free Milk Lowfat White Milk Fresh Veggie Bar

14Chicken AlfredoHomemade SausagePizzaYogurt Lunch Steamed Broccoli Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted CannedFruit Garlic ToastChocolate Fat FreeMilk Lowfat White Milk Fresh Veggie Bar

15Fish Sticks Hot Dog/Bun Yogurt Lunch SidekickAssorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Canned Fruit WG Snack Crackers Chocolate Fat FreeMilk Lowfat White MilkHot Dog Fixins RoastedVeggies Fresh VeggieBar

18Popcorn ChickenHamburger on WG Bun Yogurt LunchAssorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Canned Fruit WG Snack Crackers Chocolate Fat Free Milk Lowfat White Milk Chicken Nugget Sauces Roasted VeggiesFresh VeggieBar

19Beef Taco (Local Beef)Toasted CheeseSandwich Yogurt LunchFiesta Black Beans Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted CannedFruit W W TortillaAssorted GrahamSnacksChocolate Fat FreeMilk Lowfat White Milk Fresh Veggie Bar

20Colby Omelet

served withButtermilk Pancakes EZ JammerYogurt Lunch Potato Babycakes Assorted FreshFruitAssorted Canned Fruit Chocolate Fat FreeMilk Lowfat White Milk SyrupFresh Veggie Bar

21Chicken & WaffleHomemade PepperoniPizzaYogurt Lunch Baked BeansAssorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Canned Fruit WG Snack Crackers Mini Rice Krispies Treat Chocolate Fat Free Milk Lowfat White Milk Chicken Nugget Sauces Fresh Veggie Bar

22Chicken Potato BowlCheese Filled Breadstick Yogurt LunchCornAssorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Canned Fruit Seasoned Breadstick Chocolate Fat FreeMilk Lowfat White Milk Marinara SauceFresh Veggie Bar

25Turkey Club Sandwich Garlic Cheese Bread Yogurt Lunch Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted CannedFruit WG SnackCrackersChocolate Fat FreeMilk Lowfat White Milk Marinara Sauce RoastedVeggiesFresh VeggieBar

26Lasagna Rollup Chicken Nuggets Yogurt Lunch Green BeansAssorted Fresh Fruit Assorted CannedFruit Garlic ToastChocolate Fat FreeMilkLowfat White Milk Chicken Nugget Sauces Fresh Veggie Bar

27Beef NachosDeli Ham & Cheese Yogurt Lunch Cowboy Corn Salsa Assorted FreshFruitAssorted Canned Fruit WG Tortilla Chips Chocolate Fat FreeMilk Lowfat White Milk Fresh Veggie Bar

28Grilled Chicken BurgerHomemade CheesePizzaYogurt Lunch Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted CannedFruit WG BunWG Snack Crackers Chocolate Fat FreeMilk Lowfat White Milk Fresh Veggie Bar

29Fish SticksCheeseburger onWGBunYogurt Lunch Oven FriesAssorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Canned Fruit WG Snack Crackers Chocolate Fat FreeMilk Lowfat White Milk Burger FixinsFresh Veggie Bar