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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THORP November 2017 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: FBLA Fundraiser 2 HS Drama 2 Athlecs 2 MS Fundraiser 2 Annual Noces 3-5 Balloons 6 Special Points of Interest: No School: Nov. 22-24 Dec. 25-Jan. 2 & 12 Early Release: Dec. 22 1:00 pm release Dear Parents and/or Guardians, I want to start by thanking everyone for an amazing start to the school year - parents for supporting your childs education, students for being here each day and doing your best, and our wonderful staff for dedicating their time and talents to give our students the best education possi- ble. I consider myself lucky to begin my second year in such a great dis- trict. The first two months of school have flown by and our students are off and running in their daily rou- tines. Our staff is using data from our fall assess- ments to guide decision making around meeting all of our students' needs. We use the data from our fall assessments to help set up our inter- vention groups. All of our grades have time built into their schedules that pro- vide extra support for our students in both math and reading. Your childs teacher can share more information around our interventions. In addition to providing support during our inter- vention blocks of time, our After School Program began on Tuesday, Sep- tember 19. Students in grades four through six can stay after on Tuesdays and Thursdays for home- work support. Our seventh and eighth grade students receive the same support with homework. Mr. Rosemeyer and his drivers provide bus transportation on these evenings. As the days continue to pass and get shorter, the weather too is also chang- ing. I am asking all par- ents and guardians to make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. It is our goal to keep our students safe and healthy. If your child is in need of winter cloth- ing, please contact the school so that we are able to help. Finally, the Holi- days are approach- ing fast and with that, I want to up- date all of you on some important dates. We do not have school on Wednesday, November 22. The ele- mentary concert date has been changed to Monday, December 4, with two per- formances at 2:00 and 7:00. Lastly, our middle school concert including our 6th graders will be on Monday, December 18, at 7:00. I am looking for- ward to these performanc- es. If you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached by phone at 715- 669-5548 or via email at [email protected]. Best wishes, Mr. Nelson Elementary/Middle School Principal Elementary/Middle School Principal Free and Reduced Lunch Applications It is our hope that families will consider filling out a free and reduced lunch application. This application not only benefits the family, but it also benefits the district by providing more categorical aide for various groups. Please know that the information on these forms is kept confidential. If you are in need of a form, please stop by the elementary/middle school or high school office and ask for a form or check our website: thorp.k12.wi.us

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  • SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THORP

    November 2017

    INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

    FBLA Fundraiser 2

    HS Drama 2

    Athletics 2

    MS Fundraiser 2

    Annual Notices 3-5

    Balloons 6

    Special Points of Interest:

    No School: Nov. 22-24

    Dec. 25-Jan. 2 & 12

    Early Release: Dec. 22

    1:00 pm release

    Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

    I want to start by thanking everyone for an amazing start to the school year - parents for supporting your child’s education, students for being here each day and doing your best, and our wonderful staff for dedicating their time and talents to give our students the best education possi-ble. I consider myself lucky to begin my second year in such a great dis-trict. The first two months of school have flown by and our students are off and running in their daily rou-tines. Our staff is using data from our fall assess-ments to guide decision making around meeting all of our students' needs. We use the data from our fall assessments to help set up our inter-vention groups. All of our grades have time built into their schedules that pro-vide extra support for our students in both math and reading. Your child’s teacher can share more

    information around our interventions. In addition to providing support during our inter-vention blocks of time, our After School Program began on Tuesday, Sep-tember 19. Students in grades four through six can stay after on Tuesdays and Thursdays for home-work support. Our seventh and eighth grade students receive the same support with homework. Mr. Rosemeyer and his drivers provide bus transportation on these evenings. As the days continue to pass and get shorter, the weather too is also chang-ing. I am asking all par-ents and guardians to make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. It is our goal to keep our students safe and healthy. If your child is in need of winter cloth-ing, please contact the

    school so that we are able to help. Finally, the Holi-days are approach-ing fast and with that, I want to up-date all of you on some important

    dates. We do not have school on Wednesday, November 22. The ele-mentary concert date has been changed to Monday, December 4, with two per-formances at 2:00 and 7:00. Lastly, our middle school concert including our 6th graders will be on Monday, December 18, at 7:00. I am looking for-ward to these performanc-es. If you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached by phone at 715-669-5548 or via email at [email protected].

    Best wishes,

    Mr. Nelson Elementary/Middle School Principal

    Elementary/Middle

    School Principal

    Free and Reduced Lunch Applications It is our hope that families will consider filling out a free and reduced lunch application. This application not only benefits the family, but it also benefits the district by providing more categorical aide for various groups. Please know that the information on these forms is kept confidential. If you are in need of a form, please stop by the elementary/middle school or high school office and ask for a form or check our website: thorp.k12.wi.us

    mailto:[email protected]

  • Winter sports seasons are just around the corner, so remem-ber to get in all eligibility paperwork prior to the first day of practice. Start dates for the school sponsored winter seasons are listed at right, more information will be available as we get closer. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at school 715-669-5401 ext. 2010 Mr. Bill Hass. Anyone interested in supporting Thorp High School Athlet-ics is welcome to join the Thorp Athletics Booster Club. Meetings are at 7:00 pm on the last Wednesday of each month in the back room at Cindy’s.

    Page 2 Thorp Cardinal News

    HS Boy’s Basketball—Monday Nov. 13

    HS Girl’s Basketball—Monday Nov. 6

    HS Wrestling—Monday Nov. 13

    MS Boy’s Basketball—Monday Oct. 16

    MS Girl’s Basketball—Thursday Jan. 4

    Middle School has kicked off their annual fall fundraiser with Hansen’s Foods. Students will be selling an assortment of

    Holiday gift items, Frozen foods, and a large variety of chocolates. Please show your support by purchasing items from a

    middle school student, you can do so Nov. 7-20th. All the fundraising money will be used for the quarterly middle school

    incentive trips.

    Middle School Fundraiser

    FBLA Fundraiser: Don’t miss out!!! Thorp FBLA is going to be selling World’s Finest Chocolate Candy Bars from 10/27/17 thru 1/19/18. Proceeds will go towards Leadership Labs, Regional Leadership Conferences, Charitable Donations and more. Please sup-port the FBLA with a delicious treat! If interested in purchasing contact Mrs. Sherfield at 715-669-5401 ext. 2170.

    THS Drama had an excellent perfor-

    mance of “Peter Pan” based on the novel

    by J.M Barrie and adapted by Craig So-

    daro on November 10 and 11, 2017 .

    The Darling children love to hear of Pe-

    ter Pan’s adventures during his visits

    through the open window of the nursery.

    Then one night after Nana has taken his

    shadow and Wendy has sewn it back on,

    Peter Pan and Tinker Bell whisk the

    children off to Neverland to be part of

    the adventures. Wendy,

    John and Michael be-

    come friends with the

    Lost Boys and Princess

    Tiger Lily and Wendy

    becomes everyone’s

    mother. When the evil

    Captain Hook captures

    Wendy and the Lost

    Boys, Peter Pan comes to

    their rescue. Together with the ticking

    crocodile, Peter Pan puts Captain Hook

    in his place and returns the Darling chil-

    dren to their home.

    Let’s meet the cast: Molly Baker as Pe-

    ter Pan, Abby Mathison as Wendy, Isaac

    Mathison as John, Jeremiah Pritchard as

    Michael, Brooke Boie as Mrs. Darling

    and Noodles, Tyler Buss as Mr. Darling

    and Smee, J J Macdonald as Nana and

    Nibs, Angie Verges as Liza and Croco-

    dile, Cora Luzinski as Tootles, Mer-

    sadies Hurst as Pots, Andriy Kashyrskyy

    as Pans, Sadie Knop as Slightly, Paige

    Rhyner as Curley, D J Macdonald as

    Captain Hook, David Smoczyk as Stark-

    ey, Christine Smoczyk as Cookie, Ruth

    Egge as Skylight, Bryan Williams as

    Great Big Little Panther, Isabella Hoff as

    Tiger Lily, Stetson Shilts as Two Moons,

    Hannah Egge as Raging Waters.

    Let’s meet the crew: Kyle

    Anderson, Wyatt Luzinski,

    Jason Pritchard, Sheridan

    Shilts, Kelly Fazendin, Ky-

    lie Miller, Aimee Windl,

    Brianne Hallin, Danielle

    Stroinski, Brooklyn Ander-

    son.

    HS DRAMA "Peter Pan "

  • Staff Qualifications

    Federal law requires that school districts notify

    parents annually of their right to request infor-

    mation on the professional qualifications of their

    child’s teachers. Questions parents may ask in-

    clude:

    1. Is my child’s teacher licensed to teach the

    grades or subjects assigned?

    2. Has the state waived any requirements for my

    child’s teacher? (The status of the qualifications

    of your child’s teacher’s licensure can be found

    on the DPI website at http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/

    lisearch.html To search the DPI’s educator and

    support staff licensure database, click on this

    search link: Enter the teacher’s last and first name

    in the required fields, then click on “submit”. If

    you do not have computer access, contact your

    child’s principal).

    3. What was my child’s teacher’s major in col-

    lege?

    4. What degrees does my child’s teacher hold?

    Answers to questions #3 and #4 can be obtained

    by contacting the Thorp School District.

    115.38 School Performance Report Education-

    al Program Review

    According to state statue, each school board shall

    annually notify the parent or guardian of each

    pupil enrolled in the school district of the right to

    request a school district performance report. A

    link to the site is available on the district web

    page under the District Information or you can go

    to the following website: http://

    data.dpi.state.wi.us/data/selschool.aspx Se-

    lect Cesa 10 and Thorp, and you will be able

    to view data on academic performance, at-

    tendance and behavior, available programs,

    district costs and revenues, staff, and student

    demographics.

    If you would like to request a copy of the Thorp

    School Performance Report, call the district office

    at 715-669-5401.

    Family Education Rights & Privacy Act &

    Section 118.125, Stats. Annual Notification &

    Notice of Designation of Directory Data

    Each year the School District of Thorp is required

    to give notice of the various rights accorded to

    parents of students pursuant to the Family Rights

    and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Section 118.125,

    Stats. Except as provided herein, directory data

    may be disclosed to any person. In accordance

    with FERPA and sections 118.125, Stats. notice is

    provided of the following:

    1. Right to Inspect: You have the right to

    review and inspect pupil records main-

    tained by the School District.

    2. Right to Prevent Disclosures: You have

    the right to prevent disclosure of pupil

    record to third parties with certain lim-

    ited exceptions. It is the policy of the

    School District of Thorp to limit the

    disclosure of information contained in

    pupil records to those instances when

    prior written consent has been given to

    the disclosure; as an item of directory

    data to which you have not refused to

    permit disclosure; or under provision of

    FERPA or section 118.125, Stats.,

    which allows discloser without prior

    written consent.

    3. Right to Request Amendment: You have

    the right to seek to have corrected any

    parts of a pupil’s records which you

    believe to be inaccurate, misleading or

    otherwise in violation of your rights.

    This right includes the right to a hearing

    before a person appointed by the school

    board who does not have a direct inter-

    est in the outcome for special education

    records and before the building princi-

    pal for all other records.

    4. Right to Complain to FERPA Office: you

    have the right to file a complaint with

    the Family Educational Rights and Pri-

    vacy Act Office, Department of Educa-

    tion, 400 Maryland Avenue S.W.,

    Washington D.C. 20202, concerning

    any alleged failure to comply with

    FERPA.

    5. Right to Obtain Policy: you have the right

    to obtain copy of the written policy

    adopted by the Board of Education in

    compliance with FERPA and Section

    118.125; Stats. A copy may be obtained

    in person or by mail from: James Mont-

    gomery, The School District of Thorp,

    PO Box 449 Thorp, WI 54771.

    Special Education Referral and Evaluation

    Procedures

    Upon request, the School District of Thorp is

    required to evaluate a child for eligibility for spe-

    cial education services. A request for evaluation

    is known as a referral. When the district receives

    a referral, the district will appoint an Individual-

    ized Education Program (IEP) team to determine

    if the child has a disability, and if the child needs

    special education services. The district locates,

    identifies, and evaluates all children with disabili-

    ties who are enrolled by their parents in private

    (including religious) schools, elementary schools,

    and secondary schools located in the school dis-

    trict.

    A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker,

    or administrator of a social agency who reasona-

    bly believes a child brought to him or her for

    services is a child with a disability has a legal

    duty to refer the child, including a homeless child,

    to the school district in which the child resides.

    Before referring the child, the person making the

    referral must inform the child's parent that the

    referral will be made.

    Others, including parents, who reasonably believe

    a child is a child with a disability may also refer

    the child, including a homeless child, to the

    school district in which the child resides.

    Wisconsin’s rule for identifying students with

    specific learning disabilities (SLD) has

    changed. No later than December 1, 2013, all

    initial SLD evaluations of public school students

    will use information from interventions to make

    eligibility decisions.

    This article is to notify you that beginning on

    December 1, 2013, all initial SLD evaluations

    completed within Thorp School Dis-

    trict will begin using information from a student’s

    response to intensive, scientific research based, or

    evidence based interventions when making spe-

    cial education eligibility decisions.

    If you have any questions or would like more

    information, please contact Marcy Walker,

    School Psychologist at 715-669-5401 x134.

    Homeless Children

    The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless chil-

    dren and youth (twenty-one years of age and

    younger) as:

    · Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular,

    and adequate nighttime residence, and in-

    cludes children and youth who are:

    -Sharing the housing of other persons

    due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a

    similar reason (sometimes referred to as double-

    up);

    -living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or

    camping grounds due to lack of alternative ade-

    quate accommodations;

    -living emergency or transitional shel-

    ters;

    -abandoned in hospital; or

    -awaiting foster care placement.

    · Children and youth who have a primary

    nighttime residence that is a public or private

    place not designated for, or ordinarily used

    as, a regular sleeping accommodation for

    human beings.

    · Children and youth who are living in cars, parks,

    public spaces, abandoned buildings, sub-

    standard housing, bus or train stations, or

    similar settings.

    · Migratory children who qualify as homeless

    because they are living in circumstances

    described above.

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  • If you are personally aware of or are acquainted

    with any children who may qualify according to

    the above criteria, the School District of Thorp

    provides the following assurances to parents of

    homeless children:

    · The local district staff person (liaison) for

    homeless children is the James Montgom-

    ery, District Administrator, 715-669-5401,

    [email protected]

    · There shall be immediate enrollment and school

    participation, even if educational and medi-

    cal records and proof of residency are not

    available.

    · All educational opportunities and related oppor-

    tunities for homeless students (preschool to

    age 21), including unaccompanied youth,

    shall be the same as for the general student

    population.

    · Enrollment and transportation rights, including

    transportation to the school of origin shall be

    possible. “School of origin” is defined as the

    school the child attended when permanently

    housed or when last enrolled.

    · Written explanation of why a homeless child is

    placed other than in a school of origin or

    school requested by the parent, with the

    right to appeal within the local dispute reso-

    lution process.

    · Meaningful opportunities for parents to partici-

    pate in the education of their children. These

    shall include: special notices of events, par-

    ent-teacher conferences, newsletters, and

    access to student records.

    Please contact James Montgomery, homeless

    liaison for the School District of Thorp, for addi-

    tional information about homeless issues. He can

    be reached at 715-669-5401.

    Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Poli-

    cy

    It is the policy of the School District of Thorp

    that no person may be denied admission to any

    public school in this district or be denied partici-

    pation in, denied the benefits of, or be discrimi-

    nated against in any curricular, extra-curricular,

    pupil service, recreational, or other program or

    activity because of the person’s sex, race, nation-

    al origin, ancestry, religion, creed, pregnancy,

    marital or parental status, sexual orientation or

    physical, mental, emotional or learning disability,

    or handicap as required by S. 118.13 Wis. Stat-

    ute. This policy also prohibits discrimination as

    defined by Title IX of the Education Amend-

    ments of 1972 (sex), Title VI of the Civil Rights

    Act of 1964 (race and national origin), and Sec-

    tion 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    The district encourages informal resolution of

    complaints under this policy; however, a formal

    complaint resolution procedure is as follows:

    Any complaint regarding the interpretation of

    application of the district’s student nondiscrimi-

    nation policy shall be processed in accordance

    with the following complaint procedures:

    1. Any student, parent, or resident of the district

    complaining of discrimination on the basis of sex,

    race, religion national origin, color, ancestry,

    creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexu-

    al orientation, physical, mental, emotional, or

    learning disability or handicap in school pro-

    grams or activities shall report the complaint in

    writing to the district administrator.

    a. Discrimination complaints relating to

    the identification, evaluation, educa-

    tional placement or the provision of

    free appropriate public education of a

    child with a disability shall be pro-

    cessed in accordance with established

    appeal procedures outlined in the dis-

    trict’s special education handbook.

    b. Discrimination complaints relating to

    programs specifically governed by

    federal law or regulation (e.g. EDGAR

    complaints) shall be referred directly to

    the State Superintendent of Public In-

    struction.

    2. The district administrator, upon receiving such

    a written complaint, shall immediately undertake

    an investigation of the suspected infraction. The

    district administrator will review with the build-

    ing principal, or other appropriate persons, the

    facts comprising the alleged discrimination. The

    district administrator shall decide the merits of

    the case, determine the action to be taken, if any,

    and report in writing the findings and the resolu-

    tion of the case to the complainant.

    3. If the complainant is dissatisfied with the deci-

    sion of the district administrator, he/she may

    appeal the decision in writing to the Board. The

    Board shall hear the appeal at the next regular

    meeting, or a special meeting may be called for

    the purpose of hearing the appeal. The Board

    shall make its decision in writing after the hear-

    ing. Copies of the written decision shall be

    mailed or delivered to the complainant and the

    district administrator.

    4. The complainant shall be notified of the right

    to appeal a negative determination by the Board

    to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction

    and the procedures for making the appeal.

    Nothing in these procedures shall preclude indi-

    viduals from filing a complaint directly with the

    Office of Civil Rights as authorized by federal

    law. Such complaints shall be made to: Office of

    Civil Rights, Region V, U.S. Department of Edu-

    cation, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475,

    Chicago, IL 606601

    Any questions concerning this policy should be

    directed to:

    James Montgomery, District Administrator,

    School District of Thorp, 605 South Clark Street,

    Thorp, WI 54771

    Asbestos Notification

    In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Pro-

    tection Agency (EPA) and the Asbestos Hazard

    Emergency Response Act (AHERA), this is no-

    tice that the School District of Thorp has an As-

    bestos Management Plan at the school adminis-

    trative office. The plan is available for inspection

    by the public, parents, and district employees.

    The district contracts six month periodic surveil-

    lances of asbestos in January and July and full

    reinspections every three years. For more infor-

    mation please contact the district office.

    ESEA Parent Involvement Policy

    1. The School District of Thorp defines parent

    involvement as the participation of parents in

    regular, two-way, and meaningful communica-

    tion involving student academic learning and

    other school activities, including:

    A. that parents play an integral role in

    assisting their child’s learning:

    B. that parents are encouraged to be

    actively involved in their child’s

    education at school;

    C. that parents are fully involved par-

    ents in their child’s education and

    are included, as appropriate, in

    decision-making and on advisory

    committees to assist in the educa-

    tion of their child;

    D. the carrying out of other activities,

    such as those described in section

    1118 of the ESEA.

    2. The school district will put into operation

    programs, activities, and procedures for the in-

    volvement of parents in all of its schools. Title 1

    programs, activities, and procedures will be

    planned and operated with meaningful consulta-

    tion with parents of participating children.

    Title 1 schools will:

    A. convene an annual meeting to ex-

    plain the Title 1 program to par-

    ents and inform them of their right

    to be involved in the program;

    B. offer a flexible number of meetings;

    C. involve parents, “in an organized,

    ongoing and timely way, “in plan-

    ning, review, and evaluation of

    Title 1 Programs;

    D. provide parents with an opportunity

    to submit dissenting views to the

    district if a schools’ Title 1 pro-

    gram plan is not

    acceptable to them.

    3. Initiate and maintain personal communication

    with parents (letter, phone calls, notes, parent’s

    survey, monthly newsletter, local newspaper,

    etc.) Title1 schools will:

    A. provide parents with a description

    of the curricular and student as-

    sessments including proficiency

    levels students are expected to

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  • meet;

    B. provide opportunity for regular

    meetings, including parent

    teacher conferences, where par-

    ents can provide input regarding

    any activity that affects the

    growth and development of the

    student;

    C. provide full opportunity for the

    participation of parents with

    limited English proficiency,

    parents with disabilities, and

    parents of migratory children,

    including providing information

    and required school reports in a

    language parents understand;

    D. implement a school-parent com-

    pact that outlines the responsibil-

    ities of each party for improved

    academic achievement.

    4. The School District of Thorp will coordinate

    and integrate parent involvement strategies with

    Head Start and any other state-sponsored early

    childhood programs.

    5. The School District of Thorp will conduct,

    with the involvement of parents, an annual

    evaluation of the content and effectiveness of

    this parental involvement policy. The evalua-

    tion will include identifying barriers to greater

    participation by parent in parental involvement

    activities. The school district will use the find-

    ings of the evaluation about its parental in-

    volvement, and to revise, if necessary (and with

    involvement of parents) its parental involve-

    ment policies.

    6. The school district will, with assistance of its

    schools, provide materials and training to help

    parents work with their children to improve

    their children’s academic achievement, such as

    literacy training, and using technology, as ap-

    propriate, to foster parental involvement.

    Parents/guardians of students shall be informed

    annually of this policy and of the opportunities

    available for the parents/guardians to get in-

    volved in their child’s educational program and

    in improving student achievement.

    Meningococcal Disease: Protect Your Child

    Public health authorities recommend that teen-

    agers and college-bound students be immunized

    against a potentially fatal bacterial infection

    called meningococcal disease, a type of menin-

    gitis.

    Meningococcal disease is a rare but potentially

    fatal bacterial infection that can cause severe

    swelling of the brain and spinal cord

    (meningitis) or a serious blood infection

    (meningococcemia). Meningococcal disease

    strikes up to 3,000 Americans each year; nearly

    30 percent of these cases are among teenagers

    and college students.

    Up to 83 percent of all cases among teens and

    college students may potentially be prevented

    through immunization, the most effective way

    to prevent this disease. A meningococcal vac-

    cine is available that protects against four out of

    five strains of bacterium that cause meningo-

    coccal disease in the U.S.

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    (CDC) and other leading medical organizations

    recommends that all 11-12 years olds should be

    vaccinated with meningococcal conjugate vac-

    cine (MCV4). A booster shot is recommended

    for teens at age 16 to continue providing protec-

    tion when their risk for meningococcal disease

    is highest. Teens who received MCV4 for the

    first time at age 13 through 15 years will need a

    one-time booster dose at 16 through18 years of

    age. If a teenager missed getting the vaccine

    altogether, they should ask the doctor about

    getting it now, especially if they are about to

    move into a college dorm or military barracks.

    About Meningococcal Disease

    Meningococcal disease is often misdiagnosed

    as something less serious because early symp-

    toms are similar to common viral illnesses.

    Symptoms of meningococcal disease may in-

    clude high fever, severe headache, stiff neck,

    nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, confusion,

    exhaustion and/or a rash.

    Teenagers and college students are at increased

    risk for meningococcal disease compared to the

    general population, accounting for nearly 30

    percent of all U.S. cases every year. Meningo-

    coccal disease can be misdiagnosed as some-

    thing less serious, because early symptoms like

    high fever, severe headache, nausea, vomiting

    and stiff neck, are similar to those of common

    viral illnesses. The disease can progress rapidly

    and can cause death or permanent disability

    within 48 hours of initial symptoms.

    Meningococcal disease is spread through direct

    contact with respiratory and/or oral secretions

    from infected persons (for example, kissing or

    sharing drinking containers). It can develop

    and spread quickly throughout the body, so

    early diagnosis and treatment are very im-

    portant. Even with immediate treatment, the

    disease can kill an otherwise healthy young

    person within hours of first symptoms. Of those

    who survive, up to 20 percent may endure per-

    manent disabilities, including brain damage,

    deafness and limb amputations.

    Lifestyle factors common among teenagers,

    college students and military personnel are

    believed to put them at increased risk of con-

    tracting meningococcal disease. These lifestyle

    factors include crowded living situations (for

    example, dormitories, sleep-away camps), ac-

    tive or passive smoking and irregular sleeping

    habits. Teens should avoid sharing eating uten-

    sils and drinking out of the same container,

    since infections may spread through this type of

    close contact.

    To learn more about meningococcal disease,

    vaccine information, and public health re-

    sources visit the following web sites.

    A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    (CDC) Meningitis Fact Sheet available at:

    http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pdf/

    mengcdcfact.pdf (This is a pdf document that

    cannot be altered, but may be copied and dis-

    tributed.)

    National Association of School Nurse, Voices

    of Meningitis: http://

    www.voicesofmeningitis.org/

    A list of local Wisconsin public health depart-

    ments and contact information

    Other organizations meningococcal meningitis

    information is available:

    American Academy of Family Physicians,

    http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/

    publications/news/news-now/health-of-the-

    public/20100722stopmeningitis.html

    American Academy of Pediatrics, http://

    www.aap.org/publiced/BR_Meningococcal.htm

    Meningitis Foundation of America, http://

    www.meningitisfoundationofamerica.org/

    templates/

    National Meningitis Association, http://

    www.nmaus.org/

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  • NON PROFIT

    ORGANIZATION

    U.S. POSTAGE PAID

    ECRWSS

    THORP, WI 54771

    PERMIT NO. 3

    SCHOOL DISTRICT

    OF THORP

    THORP ELEMENTARY/

    MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFICE

    605 South Clark

    Thorp, WI 54771

    Phone: 715-669-5548

    THORP HIGH SCHOOL/

    DISTRICT OFFICE

    605 South Clark PO Box 449

    Thorp, WI 54771

    Phone: 715-669-5401

    Fax: 715-669-3701

    For school calendar information, staff

    e-mail addresses, sports, resources,

    and more check out our Web site at:

    www.thorp.k12.wi.us

    THORP

    BOARD OF EDUCATION

    MARIE KARABA………….... President

    DAVE BURKE………........V. President

    JEANETTE KODL….…………….Clerk

    BRENDA HENKE………….. Treasurer

    TY SCHNEIDER………………Member

    ADMINISTRATION

    JOHN HUMPHRIES…………....District

    Administrator

    BILL HASS…………....…..High School

    Principal/Athletic Director

    TYLER NELSON………....Elementary/

    Middle Principal

    Empowering

    Students to Excel

    Balloon Bouquets Looking to celebrate an occasion? Room 235 has balloons to

    help, we have balloons for birthdays, congratulations, and

    sports. We are a classroom based business and are low cost;

    $3.00 per Mylar and $2.00 per Latex. We are able to do same

    day deliveries with-in the school, or have it ready for pick up at

    the office. We accept cash or checks made out to School Dis-

    trict of Thorp; day of order payment is appreciated. If you

    would like to order please contact room 235, by calling 715-

    669-5401 ext 2350, e-mailing

    [email protected], or stopping by the High

    School/District Office.

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