The article this week focuses on mental health. We have had a number of students engage in cutting. The article this week provides insight into why students cut, and what we can do as educators to be prepared in situations like this.
"Hurting from the Inside Out: Understanding Self-Injury" by Janis Whitlock and Penelope Hasking
School Safety Reminder
I wanted to include regular reminders about the logistics of our safety situations in school.
Administrative Hold: No one is allowed to enter or exit the building, but in the building activity remains unchanged.
Hold: Hallways should be clear, and no one should enter or exit the classroom.
Lockdown: Doors shut and locked, lights off, and all people inside the classroom should be quiet and out of sight if looking into the classroom.
We'll have a tornado drill later in the month of April. Details to follow.
Student Success!!
We had some pretty special performances from our students at Wisconsin Mathematics Council State Math Competition in the Class C division. Our middle school team placed 2nd in the state in the So against schools our own size, we tied for 2nd place out of 9 teams. We also had 4 students receive individual recognition of being named to the 2018 All State 2nd Team.
If you see the following students, be sure to congratulate them on a job well done! Also kudos to our math teachers and Mrs. Kennedy for their hard work in preparation!
Abby Klink
Clayton Nehls
Dylan Elsing
Cash Stewart
Grace Hutchinson
Lizzy Endres
Anneliese Graeme
Mika Bush
Additional students who participated individually:
Felicia Ritzke
Hazel Ruckle
Kyla Thays
2018 All State 2nd Team Individuals:
Cash Stewart
Abby Klink
Grace Hutchinson
Lizzy Endres
It's getting closer...The Middle School will be testing from Monday, April 9th through Monday, April 16th. Students will be taking the exam in their normal classes (ELA during ELA class time, Math during Math class time). You can view the testing schedule HERE.
Next Student of the Month Breakfast
Our final Student of the Month Breakfast will take place on Thursday, April 26th.
Shout-out borrowed from Mr. Hausser's Blog
Shout Out to Mrs. Wentz (contributed by Coleman's mother)(This occurred before the break)
Coleman Thurston was asked to have a teacher present his induction to the National Honor Society last night. He chose Mrs. Wentz for this task. I am sharing his speech with you. Coleman wrote this himself but I think he touched on some of the most important things that I as a parent also remember about her classroom…
Positivity
Discipline
Encouragement
Connection with the students
Good evening! When I was asked to have a teacher present on my behalf tonight, Mrs. Wentz was the first person who came to mind due to her strong integrity and compassion. Mrs. Wentz was my 5th grade teacher 5 years ago. I fondly remember the great Fridays of the class store and my big history night project. After the first day of fifth grade, I knew it was going to be a great year knowing that we could chew gum because it stimulated brain flow and that she was in the military- in fact, my brother wanted to skip 3rd and 4th grade and join her class early. She inspired discipline through positive coaching and instilled accountability. Mrs. Wentz had high standards for each and every one of her students, and was sure to keep us on task with her stern teacher look when we stepped out of line. This to me was actually one of her strongest lessons, for this look meant business and everyone in the class knew that it was not negative, but rather a quiet reminder of what our priorities should be. It even kept my Dad in line one day when he was visiting our class and was talking during author's chair. A memorable teacher balances academic accountability and makes positive connections with their students. Mrs. Wentz is here tonight for both of those reasons and I hope to be as great of a teacher as she is in my future teaching career. Thank you.
Great Summer PD Opportunity
Join us on June 5th for a full 8 hours of learning! Earn professional development points and gain knowledge on how to help students struggling with mental health issues. Rick Raatz from CESA 5 will be in our district to provide training on the following topics. More details about the event to come, but save space on your calendars for this valuable learning experience. If you're interested in attending, add your name to the session on this document.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
MS Track Meets...1 more slot to fill!!
This Spring we will be hosting two middle school track meets on Monday, April 16th and Tuesday, May 8th. Thank you to all who have signed up to help out! LOOKS LIKE ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT TO FILL for the meet on Tuesday, May 8th. To sign-up, please review this SPREADSHEET, and fill in your name on a slot to work. Training will be provided if needed. I'm sure the weather will be outstanding on these two nights.
Community Facility Advisory Committee Update
The combined Board/Community Facility Advisory Committee Meeting is next Wednesday (4/11) evening starting at 6:30. All are welcome to attend and hear results from the community survey.
Duty Next Week
Morning - Johnson
Bus - Lendobeja
Data
Images from the Week
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