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School District of Arcadia
NEWSLETTER
From your Superintendent
May/June/July 2016
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COMMUNITY FORUM
HS AUDITORIUM
MAY 18, 2016
7:00 p.m.
School Supply List
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Summer School
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New Elementary
Counselor
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Digital Art
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Annie Courtney Loan
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Box Tops for Educ.
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Professional Learning Communities or PLCs are a focus and commitment on learning of
each student according to Richard and Rebecca DuFour in their book, Learn by Doing, A
Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work. Members or teachers in this
case, work together to clarify exactly what each student must learn, monitor each student’s
learning on a timely basis, provide systematic interventions that ensure students receive
additional time and support for learning when they struggle, and extend and enrich learning
when students have already mastered the intended outcomes. PLCs are dedicated to the
idea that their organization exists to ensure that all students learn essential knowledge,
skills, and dispositions.
HS Counseling News
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Immunizations 16-17
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MS Volleyball
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MS Football
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Jump Rope for Heart
Community Garden
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Local Author
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Acting Workshop
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Reading Rocket
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How does this impact me as a parent? The Arcadia School District has been operating
using PLCs for the past six years. While we have made many gains we continue to have
challenges with time and meeting schedules for our instructors. The past two years all of
our high school staff has had their PLC time during Wednesday morning late starts. The
high school staff would meet in their departments or grade levels from 7:45-8:30 weekly.
Common discussions would include: What is it we believe all students should know and
Power of Art
Professional Learning Communities
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New Middle School Building
Initial Viewing
Friday, May 27, 2016
4:00—9:00 p.m.
Feel free to come and walk around our new middle school!
More information released soon for an Formal Open House.
(Will be scheduled for late July or early August.)
Check out our website!
www.arcadia.k12.wi.us
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Swimming Lessons
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Variety Show
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Autism Awareness
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MS Drama
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HS Drama
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Elem. LMC Book Fair
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Miss Arcadia Pageant
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Basketball News
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HS Forensics
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16-17 Calendar
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Census 2016
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May Calendar
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June Calendar
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Plant Sale
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Lunch Menu
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HS Service Projects
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For your
reference:
Superintendent’s Office
323-3315
H.S. Office
323-3334
Elementary Office
From your Superintendent continued
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learn? How will we know if students have learned? What are strategies to use when a student does not do well on
test? What do we do for students who do very well on tests? This collaborative meeting time was valuable and
allowed for more intervention and enrichment ideas for students.
Elementary-PLC time in the elementary school is now held during prep times or before or after school. The
challenge now is that all the elementary teachers do not have the same prep times and therefore, various
stakeholders cannot all meet at the same time. During the 2016-17 PLC Wednesdays, all instructors will be
available to meet 7:45-8:30. All students will report to school at the normal time. The K-4 students will be supervised
by paraprofessionals and will get extended reading, recess, breakfast, or grade level activities. The 4K and Pre-K
will run as normal.
Middle School-The middle school staff is presently in the same situation as the elementary in regards to PLC
meeting times. During the next school year all middle school students will continue to report to school at regular
times. The students will be assigned to various areas for attendance, study times, breakfast, or gym time. The will
be supervised by paraprofessionals. There will also be opportunities for grade level or building level presentations or
activities during this time.
High School-During this PLC time (every Wednesday) the high school students did not have to report to school
until 8:30 for their first period class. All classes were still held those days but were shortened by approximately 4
minutes. The students that rode the buses and came early reported to the library or commons where they were
supervised by paraprofessionals and the building principal quite often. The students socialized, studied, or ate
breakfast while they waited for first period to start. The students who drove, walked, or had someone else drive them
to school could do the same thing as bus students or they could report to class by first hour. For the 2016-17 school
year we will require freshmen to report to school by 7:55 and go to an area for attendance after which they can go to
library or commons area for study hall and/or breakfast. All other students in high school have the option to come by
first period or report to commons or library while they wait for first hour. This gives the freshmen time to get
acclimated, provides tome for some grade level meetings, and gives them an extra study period once per week. All
grade 10-12 students will need parent permission forms completed if they will be arriving after 7:55 on PLC
Wednesdays. Those permission forms will be available at the start to the 2016-17 school year.
There will not be monthly early release scheduled for next year either, with the exception of the day before
Thanksgiving. The inservice days for professional development and work time will be full days where students do
not attend. Also, the 12 minute breakfast break for middle and high school students will be during the PLC time for
the students to minimize loss of class time later in the day. At the Arcadia School District we highly value PLC time
and we know the difficulties of child care so this is the plan for the 2016-17 school year. We will hold a public
forum on this topic on Wednesday, May 18 th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. At that time we can
answer and all questions related to PLCs. Students will actually have more instructional time with this new
schedule change.
The 2016-17
School Supply List
can be found on the
district website:
www/arcadia.k12.wi.us
La lista de útiles
escolares 2016-17
se puede encontrar en el
sitio web del distrito:
www.arcadia.k12.wi.us
(Click on green school supplies box)
(Haga clic en la caja de útiles escolares verde)
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2016—Summer School/Escuela de Verano
Elementary Summer School.
Summer school
registration forms for students currently in PALs through the
4th grade are available on the district website and at any
school office. If you are interested in registering your
elementary-aged child for summer school 2016, please
complete the forms and return to your son or daughter’s
teacher. Past participants in the summer school program
have shown improved readiness and growth for the
upcoming school year. Summer successes are happening.
Escuela de Verano para Primaria. Los formularios de
inscripción de la escuela de verano para los estudiantes
que están actualmente en PALS hasta 4º grado están
disponibles en el sitio web del distrito y en cualquier oficina
de la escuela. Si usted está interesado en inscribir a su hijo
en edad primaria de la escuela de verano del 2016, por
favor complete el formulario y envíelo de regreso a la
maestro/a de su hijo/a. Pasados participantes en el
programa de verano han mostrado mejor preparación y
crecimiento para el próximo año escolar. Éxitos en el
verano están sucediendo.
Middle/High School Summer Courses. Check the
school website for all awesome offerings. This year we
will again be offering multiple courses for middle school
students (students entering grades 6-8) and high school
students (students entering grades 9-12). Registration for
these courses will take place in April and May. Talk to your
middle/high school son/daughter and encourage
participation in these courses. Middle school meeting times
will run in conjunction with the elementary
program: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to noon
(June session runs from June 13-June 30; the August
session runs from August 1st to August 18th). High school
courses will meet at various times to accommodate student
schedules.
Cursos de verano de la escuela secundaria y
preparatoria. Consulte el sitio web de la escuela para
todas las ofertas impresionantes. Este año volvemos a
ofrecer varios cursos para los estudiantes de la escuela
secundaria (estudiantes entrando a los grados 6-8) y los
estudiantes de la escuela preparatoria (estudiantes que
entrando a los grados 9-12). Las inscripciones para estos
cursos se llevarán a cabo en abril y mayo. Hable con su
hijo/a de secundaria/preparatoria y anímelos a participar en
estos cursos. Los horarios de la escuela de verano de
secundaria serán en conjunción con el programa de la
escuela primaria: de lunes a jueves, de 8:00 am a mediodía
(sesión de junio es del 13 al 30 de junio; la sesión de
agosto es del 1 al 18 de agosto). Los cursos de
preparatoria se realizaran en diferentes horarios para
acomodar los horarios de los estudiantes.
Continually check the website for up-to-date
information, full course descriptions, and any needed
forms. Gratitude for allowing us this opportunity to
teach your child during the summer months. Please
address questions to Alan Herman 323-3334 ext. 3240
or [email protected].
Continuamente consulte la página web para
información actualizada, descripciones de los cursos
completos,
y
cualquier
forma
necesaria.
Agradecimiento por darnos la oportunidad de enseñar a
su hijo/a durante los meses de verano. Por favor, si
tiene alguna pregunta no dude en llamar a Alan
Herman
323-3334
ext.
3240
or
[email protected].
Elementary UPDATE! Summer School registration forms due NOW.
Print off a copy of the registration form from the school website.
Return completed forms to your son or daughter’s teacher.
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ACTUALIZACIÓN de la primaria! Formularios de inscripción de la Escuela de
Verano deben entregarse AHORA.
Imprimir una copia del formulario de registro de la página web de la escuela. Devolver el formulario completo al/la maestro(a) de su hijo(a).
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Greetings from the new Elementary School Counselor
I’d like to introduce myself for those of you who don't
know me. My name is Ryan Schmidt, the new School Counselor in the Elementary School. Since I started back in
January, I haven't had a chance to properly give parents
and members of the community a few moments to get to
know ‘the new guy.’ I am hoping to be able to give some of
you a snippet of what brought me to this wonderful community.
My professional background stems from graduating
from Winona State University in 2014 with my Masters degree in Counselor Education: K-12 School Counseling. Most
recently, I was the School Counselor in Caledonia, Minnesota as the 5-12 School Counselor. Before that I was a Special Education EBD paraprofessional at La Crescent, Minnesota Elementary School for 3 years. I also took part in an
internship at Viking Elementary in Holmen, Wisconsin.
While I made the most of my time in Caledonia, I knew
working with Elementary age students was always where
my heart was and I wanted to get back into working with
younger students, which is essentially what brought me
here!
A little background about my personal life... I grew up
on a dairy farm south of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, but I
currently live in La Crosse with my beautiful wife of 5 years,
Kirsten and two rambunctious, lovable boys, Isaiah (4) and
Anders (1). In case any of you were curious, I am an avid
Packers, Badgers, Brewers, and Bucks fan. Go Pack Go! In
my free time, I enjoy playing with my 2 boys, reading, playing euchre, playing golf, fishing, camping, hiking and pretty
much anything outdoors.
With that being said, I want everyone to know how
excited I am to be here working at Arcadia Elementary! If
you have any questions or want to know more about what I
do, please feel free to shoot me an email at
[email protected] or phone call (608) 323-7500
x2191 so we can talk. Most importantly, my door is always
open in continuing toward striving to meet the academic,
social/emotional, and career exploration needs of our students!
Best Regards, Ryan Schmidt
Digital Art -- Bringing Technology and Fine Arts Together
Each day students in Susie Schlosstein's Digital Art
class get to combine their artistic and creative sides with
technology to communicate ideas through creative expression.
In its second year as a course at Arcadia Middle
School, students in this course have their hands on an Ipad
or digital camera as the create
artwork that ranges from digital
animation of cartoon characters to a reproduction of "The
Great Wave off Kanagawa"
"Art and the digital world
are found everywhere, from
photography, movie production, graphic design and to
hundreds of other careers that
require a fusing of technology
and creative skills," said MS Art
Teacher Susie Schlosstein. "
Our students are getting the
chance to have some real
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world experiences with how these tools are used in so many
of the things they see every day."
Mrs. Schlosstein's course is available as an elective to
7th and 8th graders at Arcadia Middle School.
ANNIE COURTNEY STUDENT LOAN APPLICATIONS
Annie Courtney student loan applications will be accepted until Friday, July 29, 2016. Applicants must be
attending an institute of higher education in Wisconsin, be a graduate of Arcadia High School, and have acceptable
grades and the ability to complete a degree to qualify for a loan. Applications can be picked up in the District
Office at the Arcadia High School between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Donations Accepted—Reading Materials
Due to the continuing school and community
contributions of product label UPCs, our district is able to
redeem UPC points for books, videos, and equipment for
our schools. Keep ‘em coming!
www.labelsforeducation.com/Earn-Points/ParticipatingProducts
Thank you again, for all you do for this project that
allows us to redeem Campbell Labels for Education for
school resources!
Collect UPCs over the summer and send them to
school with your student if he or she is taking summer
school classes, or save them up until fall! Remember that
we cannot use just the front labels any longer. Labels for
Education UPCs are on more than just Campbell’s products
so look for the little guy in the hat holding a pencil near the
UPC. If you wonder which products are participating (and
there are MANY), check out this link: http://
School Counseling News
Please feel free to call Jen Pinnow with any school counseling questions or concerns 323-3334.
Check out the school counseling website at https://sites.google.com/site/arcadiacounseling the Arcadia High School
Counseling (Arcadia, WI) facebook page, or RKDCounseling on Twitter for additional information and updates.
Seniors:
*If you plan to attend college in Minnesota you may apply for reciprocity online at heab.wi.gov.
*If you have received any scholarships outside of school, please give the office a copy of the award letter by May 1 st.
We would like to recognize you at our Awards Night.
*Seniors planning on playing Division I or Division II sports in college need to register with the clearinghouse at
www.eligibilitycenter.org
*Most financial aid deadlines have past for colleges; however, if you have not yet filled out the FAFSA you should still do
so. For more information contact the counseling office.
Juniors:
*If students are considering continuing their education beyond high school, they should be taking the ACT or other
Assessment tests applicable to the schools they are looking into.
*ACT is required for: 4 year college admission, Technical college nursing programs, and can be used for technical
college admission. Technical Colleges often have other assessment tests. Contact the individual college for more
information.
*Go to www.actstudent.org for more information or to register.
*Juniors should consider going on Campus Visits to colleges or universities of interest this summer. A key part of
deciding which college to go to is finding a good fit. And a great way to get more information is to visit the colleges in person.
Free ACT Prep available at: www.actstudent.org and www.knowhow2gowisconsin.org
Pre-College Summer Programs These programs are offered at the UW campuses and cover a wide array of subjects
from computer to basketball camps, from music and art to cheerleading and study skills. They are offered for varying age
groups from pre-kindergarten through high school. Many of the academic programs offer scholarship assistance. For
information on Pre-College Program in Wisconsin go to http://precollege.wlearn.com/
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Immunizations 2016-2017
LuAnne Hoesley, District Nurse
STUDENT IMMUNIZATION LAW—AGE/GRADE REQUIREMENTS
The following are the minimum required immunizations for each age/grade level. It is not a recommended
immunization schedule for infants and preschoolers. For that schedule, contact your doctor or local health department.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call: LuAnne Hoesley, District Nurse at 323-7500, extension 2190;
the Trempealeau County Public Health Department at 538-2311, extension 220; or your child’s primary health care
provider.
Age/Grade
Number of Doses
2
PreK (2 years through 4 years)
4 DTP/DTaP/DT
Grades K through 5
4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td1,2
Grades 6 through 12
4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2
1 Tdap3
3 polio
3 Hep B
1 MMR5
1 Var6
4 Polio4
3 Hep B
2 MMR5
2 Var6
4 Polio4
3 Hep B
2 MMR5
2 Var6
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DTP/DTaP/DT vaccine for children entering Kindergarten: Your child must have received one dose after the 4th
birthday (either the 3rd, 4th, or 5th) to be compliant. (Note: A dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also
acceptable.)
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DTP/DTaP/DT/Td vaccine for students entering PreK grades 1 through 12: Four doses are required. However, if
your child received the 3rd dose after the 4th birthday, further doses are not required. (Note: A dose 4 days or less before
the 4th birthday is also acceptable.)
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Tdap means adolescent tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine. If your child received a dose of a
tetanus-containing virus vaccine, such as Td, within 5 years of entering the grade in which Tdap is required, your child is
compliant, and a dose of Tdap vaccine is not required.
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Polio vaccine for students entering grades Kindergarten through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your
child received the 3rd dose after the 4th birthday, further doses are not required. (Note: A dose 4 days or less before the
4th birthday is also acceptable.)
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The first dose of MMR vaccine must have been received on or after the first birthday. (Note: A dose 4 days or
less before the 1st birthday is also acceptable.)
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Var means Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. A history of chickenpox disease is also acceptable.
Middle School Volleyball
We will be starting open gyms for middle school
volleyball the week of August 15th at the middle school
gym. We will run the open gyms from 8:00 to 10:00 am
each day. All girls entering the 7th and 8th grades are welcome to attend. The week of August 22nd we will be starting practice and practice time will be 3:30-5:30pm. Practice
time could change depending on the girl’s schedules. In
order to participate in practice all girls in 7th grade and any
new 8th graders need to have a physical (8th graders who
participated in sports last year will need an alternate year
card). Everyone will need the athletic code and concussion
form signed by themselves as well as a parent/guardian and
also show proof of insurance. These papers can be picked
up in the middle school office. The sooner the papers get
into the office the less we have to worry about in August. If
you have any questions please feel free to contact Coach
Billie Klimek at [email protected] or 608-323-2118
or Peggy Halverson at [email protected] or
608-406-0901 (before 9:00pm, please).
Preseason Middle School Football Meeting
A preseason football meeting for all future 7th and 8th
grade students interested in tackle football during the fall of
2016 will be held on May 18 at 3:30-4:00. Both athlete and
parent/guardian are required to attend. We will meet in the
Arcadia Middle School gym, and discuss physicals, insurance, practice and game schedules, and any questions you
may have. Please bring your health insurance card.
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Any questions contact Dave Patzner @ (608) 317-0629
Jump Rope for Heart
On February 12th, 2016, Arcadia Elementary School
hosted their 9th annual Jump Rope for Heart event with
approximately 560 students participating. Not only does
this program raise money for those people struggling with
heart disease but it teaches our students to help others in
need and at the same time promotes physical activity which
all children and adults need.
A huge thank you also goes out to Kwik Trip for water
bottle donations and to McDonald’s for bags of apples for
each student. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s help with
this event!
Mrs. Sobotta and Mrs. Gray
2016 Jump Rope for Heart
This year our students raised $12,654.83. The chart
here shows students who raised $150.00 or more. We applaud the Kindergartners for having the highest percentage
of students raising money for the SECOND year in a row
(65%), the First graders for raising the most money as a
grade level ($2,933.32), and Mrs. Rumpel’s 5th grade class
for raising the most money as a single class ($1,016.00).
Student Raising
Grade Student Name
A special thank you should go out to our volunteers. This year our wonderful helpers for most of the day
were: Sergio and Dulce Garcia, Pat Dolan, Mary Platteter,
Pat Bisek, Rosa Mooney, Dana Conrad, Juan and Maria
Corona, Travis Mullikin, and Andrea Haines. We are always
looking for more volunteers for this event.
Jump Rope for Heart
Fundraising Years
Amount
Year
Amount
5
Ainsley Marsolek
$325.00
1
Shylin Matchey
$295.00
K
Kalani Vazquez
$268.00
1
Beau Pehler
$250.00
1
Jerry Siewert
$250.00
3
Jordan Walters
$212.00
2
Riley Walters
$207.00
2
Briana Walske
$190.00
4
Casidi Pehler
$186.00
4
Jaicee Kolstad
$180.00
K
Maddie Ruud
$176.00
4
Kanah Slaby
$173.00
2009
$10,062.09
2010
$9,016.68
2011
$10,602.24
2012
$11,093.52
K
Isabel Dickman
$165.00
2013
$13,455.32
2
Tessah Ely
$160.00
2014
$13,272.35
1
Troy Yates
$160.00
2015
$14,019.25
2016
$12,654.83
4
Rae Schaffner
$155.00
2
Sam Schaffner
$155.00
4
Dawson Olson
$155.00
5
Matilda Konkel
$155.00
2
Logan Conrad
$151.00
4
Lauren Conrad
$151.00
5
Connor Weltzien
$150.00
5
Kaden Hoesley
$150.00
Go to the American Heat Association’s website: www.heart.org
Check out their Healthy Living portion for excellent information & ideas to live a healthy lifestyle .
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Arcadia Community Garden
El Jardin Comunitario De Arcadia
The Arcadia School District and Trempealeau County
Cooperative Extension have partnered to bring the garden
experience to area residents. We need your help to get out
the word to those who may enjoy gardening but have little
or no area available at their home site.
Are you looking for a garden plot? You are in luck.
Garden plots (20’ X 20’) will be available next to the bus
garage near the Arcadia High School. Plot rental is $20 per
plot with grants available for income-eligible families. This
is a partner project of Trempealeau County Cooperative
Extension and the Arcadia School District. For more information, call 715-538-2311, Ext. 208. Plots must be requested by May 15 and will be assigned on a first-come,
first-serve basis.
The area is adjacent to the school bus garage near the
Arcadia High School. The garden area will have the first
tilling in mid-May and water for garden use ONLY will be
provided during the dry times. A $20 fee per plot will cover
the expenses for the services provided. Grants will be
available for income-eligible families. All gardeners will be
required to sign an agreement. Signed plot agreements
must be completed by May 16.
El Distrito Escolar de Arcadia y el Condado de Trempealeau UW- Extensión Cooperativa se han asociado para
traer la experiencia de los jardines-parcelas comunitarias a
los residentes del área. Necesitamos su ayuda para difundir
esta noticia ha aquellas personas que disfrutan la jardinería
pero tienen poco o nada de espacio disponible en sus
hogares.
¿Esta buscando un jardín-parcela? Usted esa de suerte. Parcelas de (20’ X 20’) estarán disponibles a un lado de
la chochera de autobuses cerca de la Escuela Secundaria
de Arcadia. La renta de la parcela es de $20 por parcela
con becas o subsidios disponibles para familias con ingresos elegibles. Este es un proyecto asociado entre el Condado de Trempealeau Extensión Cooperativa y el Distrito Escolar de Arcadia. Para mayor información, llamar al 715538-2311, Ext. 208. Las parcelas deben ser solicitadas
para el 15 de mayo y serán asignadas por orden de llegada.
El zona es adyacente o aun lado de la cochera de autobuses de la escuela cerca de la Escuela Secundaria de
Arcadia. La zona del jardín-parcelas tendrá los primeros
laboreos a mediados de mayo y agua para el uso del jardínparcelas SOLAMENTE será proveído durante los días secos. Una cuota de $20 por parcela cubrirá los gastos por
los servicios proveídos. Becas o subsidios estarán disponibles para familias con ingresos elegibles. Sera requerido
que todos los jardineros firmen un acuerdo. Los acuerdos
firmados de las parcelas deben ser completados para el 16
de mayo.
Local Author at AHS
Paul Jereczek, an alumnus of AHS, returned to Mrs.
Klein’s classroom to speak about his writing ambition and
the process of creating and publishing a book. He was an
inspiration because he is a local talent who is showing what
hard work and determination can produce. His recently
published book is a historical mystery and is entitled The
Whispers of Dead Elms. Mrs. Klein was his teacher at Arcadia Catholic School. Mr. Jereczek, his wife, and their
three children live and farm in the Dodge area.
Shakespeare Acting Workshop
Students at AHS welcomed Stephanie Lambourn and
Jessica Shoemaker, professionals from the Great River
Shakespeare Festival (Winona), and were privileged to
work with them for two half-days this past March. They
were involved in interpreting text and acting out scenes from
Romeo and Juliet. We hope to be able to offer this unique
experience to others in the future.
Participating students were: Ashley Aguilar, Julio Colin,
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Carlos Corona, Adrianna Demar, Korey Diaz, Perla Donjuan, Jenna Dorn, Kaytlyn Fredrickson, Rossellin Gaitan,
Briar Golden, Katie Killian, Rachel McKay, Chloe Owens,
Maria Romero, Drew Sargeant-Connors, Gillian Servais,
Hope Siewert, Jacob Sonsalla, Gisselle Terrazas, Felix Ulloa, Brice Wells, and Franki Wicka.
Sponsors of this program were Kathy Jaszewski, Connie Scharlau, and Joanne Klein.
Raider Reading Rocket
filled with literacy activities, opportunities to
check out print and audio books, and the distribution of a healthy snack. Detailed information
about exact times and locations will be sent
home with elementary students. If you need
additional information please contact Carmen
Lee at 608-323-7500.
We are proud to announce that we will be
offering a new program for Arcadia elementary students this summer. The Raider Reading Rocket bookmobile will be visiting four
community locations for 1 hour each on
Wednesdays; starting June 22 and continuing
through July 27. The theme this year is
“Arcadia has SUPER Readers!” We encourage students and families to participate at the
most convenient location. The hour will be
The Power of Art
Three Arcadia teachers, Jenna Putz, Susanna
Schlosstein, and Carol Janka, have been selected by The
Lab School of Washington and the Robert Rauschenberg
Foundation, to attend The Power of Art Conference
2016, in Washington DC, from Thursday April 21 to
Saturday April 23! Acceptance to the conference is a
prestigious honor and is only granted to forty individuals
from a national pool of applicants. Attendance at this
conference will bring positive attention to Arcadia public
schools and its committed educators and highlight the
strength of our curriculum.
classrooms of diverse learners; and
All expenses associated with the conference,
(excluding airfare) are covered by the Robert Rauschenberg
Foundation. During the competitive application process the
team shared Arcadia’s challenges in educating diverse
students and students with learning differences. The team
indicated the following strategic goals to reach our students:
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Increase access to arts experiences for all
students through advocacy and leadership.
to empower arts educators and school leaders to
be persuasive voices in the national conversation
about the critical relevance of the arts in the
education for all children in all subjects.
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To broaden the impact of the team’s participation,
they plan to provide professional development to
their colleagues informed by the opportunities
provided at this conference:
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engage in hands-on workshops designed by arts
faculty at Lab that will introduce a variety of
learning strategies and opportunities for sharing
with peers
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hear from leaders in arts education
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visit art collections in the DC area that will introduce
participants to artists and their work that can inspire
new directions in their teaching
For more information about this conference and the
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, please follow the links
below.
2.
Provide direct art instruction to teaching
colleagues to assist them in applying the arts in project
based education
Conference Overview
http://www.labschool.org/
Page/outreach/RauschenbergThe -Power-of-Art/POAOverview
Conference details http://www.labschool.org/
Page/outreach/RauschenbergThe -Power-of-Art/
POAConference
3.
Illuminate the educational value of arts
integration for learning and achievement in all subjects.
The Goals of the Conference are:
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to share a highly successful approach to teaching
students with learning differences through an artsbased curriculum that is transferable to all
Rauschenberg
Foundation
http://www.rauschenbergfoundation.org/grants
THANK YOU Arcadia for supporting the
March Mystery Concert Music Booster Chicken Q.
The music boosters were able to donate $330 to Jayden Miller, which
was $1 donated for every meal sold.
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Swimming Lessons/Horarios de Lecciones de Natación
Question: What should I look for in a children's swimming class?
Answer: In addition to boosting your child's self-confidence and providing a great form of fun and exercise, learning to swim is a vital
survival skill. A good program teaches much more than how to get across the pool — it teaches your child how to be safe in and
around water, whether it's at a pool, lake, beach, or water park. That's why it's so important to do a little research before enrolling him
in a swim program. It's important to understand, too, that kids don't learn to swim in just a few lessons — it takes lots of time and
plenty of practice.
If your child hasn't been around water much or is extremely fearful of water, it's a good idea to sign up for a parent-and-child swim
class first, or at least take a few recreational dips together in the shallow end of your local pool.
Swimming and water safety for young children
Many young children love being in or around water, whether it’s a backyard pool or a local beach. But without proper safety measures,
water can be dangerous for young children. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death among children aged one to four years.
Babies and toddlers drown most often at home, either in bathtubs or swimming pools.
Will swim lessons help protect my child in the water?
Swimming lessons for children younger than four years of age aren’t effective at preventing drowning. At this age, children aren’t old
enough to learn water safety, or how to react in an emergency situation. All young children, especially preschoolers, should be supervised by an adult when they are around water.
When can my child take swimming lessons?
There isn’t much research on exactly when young children are ready to learn how to swim. At least one study says that children don’t
have the skills they need to swim until they are four years old, even if the lessons started at a younger age. Children should be at least
four years old before they take part in formal swimming lessons. If you want to get your young child involved in other organized water
activities, look for programs that help build confidence in your child and educate you about water safety.
Water safety tips
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Never leave your child alone near water, whether it’s a pool or the bathtub. Children can drown in as little as 4 cm (1½
inches) of water.
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Home swimming pools should be surrounded on all sides by gates that are self-closing and self-latching from the inside. The gate
latch should be above the reach of children and locked when not in use.
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Government-approved personal flotation devices should be used by all young children and other children who cannot swim.
Toddlers and infants should be within an arm’s length of an adult when they’re around water (pools, bathtubs, beaches, etc).
Infants who are placed in water must be held by an adult at all times.
Parents and pool owners should get training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Source: Developed by the CPS Injury Prevention Committee. Published in Pediatrics & Child Health, February 2003.
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Pregunta: ¿Como le ayudan las clases de natación a un niño/a?
Respuesta: Además de impulsarle la confianza en sí mismos y ofrecerles una gran forma de divertirse y hacer ejercicio, aprenden a
nadar que es una habilidad vital para la supervivencia. Un buen programa enseña mucho más que la manera de cruzar la piscina también le enseña a su hijo a estar a salvo adentro y alrededor del agua, como en la piscina, lagos, playa o parque acuático. Por eso
es importante hacer un poco de investigación antes de matricularlo/a en un programa de natación. También es importante comprender que los niños no aprender a nadar en tan sólo unas cuantas lecciones - toma mucho tiempo y práctica.
Si su niño no ha estado alrededor del agua ó es extremadamente temeroso al agua, sería buena idea que se inscribiera primero en
una clase de natación de padre-y-niño, o por lo menos ir juntos la piscina local y meterse al agua juntos.
Natación y seguridad en el agua para los niños pequeños
A muchos niños pequeños les encanta estar en ó cerca del agua, ya sea en una piscina en el patio trasero ó una playa local. Pero sin
medidas de seguridad adecuadas, el agua puede ser peligrosa para los niños pequeños. El ahogamiento es una de las principales
causas de muerte entre los niños de uno a cuatro años. Los bebés y niños pequeños se ahogan más a menudo en el hogar, ya sea
en las bañeras ó piscinas.
¿Las clases de natación protegerán a mi hijo en el agua?
Las clases de natación para niños menores de cuatro años de edad no son eficaces en la prevención de ahogamientos. A esta edad,
los niños no tienen la edad suficiente para aprender las medidas de seguridad del agua, o cómo reaccionar en una situación de
emergencia. Todos los niños pequeños, especialmente los de edad de preescolar, deben ser supervisados por un adulto cuando
están cerca del agua.
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2016 - Summer Swimming Lesson Schedule
The School District of Arcadia Offers the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Courses. There are
three sessions of lessons. You may sign up for any one of the sessions but no more. If you have an interest in
another session, you may sign up at the end of each session. If your child is enrolled in summer school select
swimming lessons as a class choice and they will be placed accordingly.
Summer swimming lessons:
Session I June 13th – 30th, Session II July 11th - 29th, Session III August 1st- August 19th
No lessons during the week of July 4th -July 8th.
Our fully qualified instructors will take you through all the stages of swimming development in planned
lessons. We want every child's swimming instruction experience to be positive and fun filled. If you have
questions or concerns about the instruction program, please talk to the senior instructor, or your child's
instructor. ***First and Third Session will correspond with Summer School
Second Session Swim Schedule
7:45-8:30
CWS (1) GS (2)
Upper Levels
Sunfish
Marlins
8:30 –9:15
Guppies
Sunfish
Bluegill
Flying Fish
9:15-10:00
Guppies
Sunfish
Stingray
Walleye
15 MINUTE BREAK
10:15-10:55 Guppies
Sunfish
Stingray
Bluegill
10:55-11:35 Guppies
Sunfish
Stingray
Walleye
11:35-12:10 Guppies
Stingray
Marlins/Flying Fish
11:35 – Noon POLLIWOGS Monday and Wednesday
Tuesday and Thursday
Offered Levels may change due to registration needs.
Registration will take place on Tuesday, May 24th and Thursday, May 26th from 3:30-5:00 pm in the
Elementary Cafeteria. We will also have a morning registration June 6th 8 am-noon in the high school
commons.
Levels this year: 2016
Level 1 Guppies recommended age 4 - 5 (Introduction to Water Skills)
Level 2 Sunfish (Fundamental Aquatic Skills)
Level 3 Stingray (Stroke Development)
________ Level 4A Bluegills (Develops Confidence and improve skills
_________Level 4B Walleye (Skills refined and new skills into.)
Level 5A Marlins (Stroke Refinement)
_________Level 5B Flying Fish ( Review Skills and refine)
Level 6 (Advanced Swimmer Skills)
Personal or Community Water Safety/ Guard Start
________ Upper Levels Barracuda, Porpoise, Shark
Sessions Calendar
Summer School Session I
June
NO LESSONS July 4th-July 8th
Session II
Summer School Session
13th -30th
July 11th -29th
August 1st -August 19th
*See details for this session below.
______Parent /Tot lessons – Polliwogs ages 4 and under with parent or adult supervision
________***Not sure what level needed
***First and Third session swimming lessons times and class offerings will run differently as to correspond with the Summer
School Program. Transportation will be provided to students registered in the Summer School Program. Preregistration
forms are also included in this newsletter.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name:
Age:
Sex:
Home Address:
Home Phone:
Current Grade:
City:
Daytime Phone:
Zip:
School Attended:
Permission is hereby given for
to take Red Cross swimming lessons during the 2016 summer
session. I also state that my child is physically qualified to take swim instructions. Medical conditions that might endanger your child
should be noted here:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:______________________________________________________________
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El Distrito Escolar de Arcadia ofrece los Cursos de Natación y Seguridad en el Agua de la Cruz Roja
Americana. Hay tres sesiones. Usted puede inscribirse solo a una de las sesiones, pero no más. Si usted tiene un
interés en otra sesión, su nombre será puesto en lista de espera ó puede inscribirse entre las sesiones. Si su
hijo(a) está inscrito en la escuela de verano escoja natación como una opción de clase y será colocado
adecuadamente.
Lecciones de Natación
Sesión I - 13 de junio al 30 de junio, Sesión II - 11 de julio al 29 de julio, Sesión III - 1de agosto al
19 de agosto No habrá clases durante la semana del 4 al 8 de julio.
Nuestros instructores completamente calificados lo llevarán por todas las etapas del desarrollo de natación en
clases planeadas. Queremos que la experiencia en la instrucción de natación sea positiva y llena de diversión
para todos los niños. Si usted tiene preguntas ó preocupaciones sobre el programa de instrucción, por favor
hable con el encargado de la piscina, ó con el instructor de su hijo/a. *** Primera y Tercera Sesión
corresponderán con la Escuela de Verano
Horario de la Segunda Sesiones
7:45-8:30
CWS (1) GS (2)
Upper Levels
Sunfish
Marlins
8:30 –9:15
Guppies
Sunfish
Bluegill
Flying Fish
9:15-10:00
Guppies
Sunfish
Stingray
Walleye
15 MINUTOS DE DESCANSO
10:15-10:55 Guppies
Sunfish
Stingray
Bluegill
10:55-11:35 Guppies
Sunfish
Stingray
Walleye
11:35-12:10 Guppies
Stingray
Marlins/Flying Fish
11:35 – 12:00 POLLIWOGS Lunes y Miércoles, Martes y Jueves
Pueden cambiar los niveles que ofrecemos debido a la necesidad de las registraciones.
Las inscripciones tendrán lugar el martes, 24 de mayo y el jueves 26 de mayo de 3:30-5:00pm en la
Cafetería de la Escuela Primaria. También tendremos registraciones por la mañana el 6 de junio de 8 am
hasta el mediodía en el comedor de la preparatoria (high school).
Niveles este año: 2016
Nivel 1 Guppies recomendada edad 4 - 5 (Introducion al Agua)
Nivel 2 Sunfish (Fundamental Aquatic Skills)
Nivel 3 Stingray (Stroke Development)
________ Nivel 4A Bluegills (Develops Confidence and improve skills)
_________Nivel 4B Walleye (Skills refined and new skills into.)
Nivel 5A Marlins (Stroke Refinement)
_________Nivel 5B Flying Fish ( Review Skills and refine)
Nivel 6 (Advanced Swimmer Skills)
Personal or Community Water Safety/ Guard Start
________ Upper Levels Barracuda, Porpoise, Shark
Calendario
Sesión I
Junio 13-30
NO LECCIONES Julio 4 – 8
Sesión II
Julio 11-29
Sesión de Clases de Verano Agosto 1-Agosto 19
*Ver detalles para esta session abajo.
______Parent /Tot lessons – Polliwogs ages 4 and under with parent or adult supervision
________***Not sure what level needed
*** Horarios de natación y clases ofrecidas para la primera y tercera sesión serán diferentes para que correspondan con el
programa de Clases de Verano. Se proveerá transportación a los estudiantes que se inscriban en al Programa de Verano.
Formularios de preinscripción se incluyen en este boletín.
Nombre:
Edad:
Direccion:
Telefono:
Sexo:
Ciudad:
Telefono Dia:
Grado Actual:
Codigo Postal:
Escuela :
Yo otorgo permiso a
para tomar clases de natacion de la Cruz Roja durante el verano
del 2016. Tambien declare que mi hijo/a esta fisicament capacitado para recibir instrucciones de natacion. Las condiciones medicas que
puedan poner en peligro a su hijo/a deben ser anotadas: ______________________________________________________________________
Firma de Padres/ Guardianes:_____________________________________________________________
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¿Cuándo puede tomar clases de natación mi hijo(a)?
No existe mucha investigación sobre cuándo exactamente los niños están listos para aprender a nadar. Al menos un estudio dice
que los niños no tienen las habilidades que necesitan para nadar hasta los cuatro años de edad, aunque se inicien las clases a
una edad más temprana. Los niños deben tener por lo menos cuatro años antes de que tomen parte en las clases de natación. Si
desea que su hijo(a) participe en otras actividades acuáticas, busque programas que ayuden a construir la confianza en su hijo y
que le enseñe a usted acerca de la seguridad del agua.
Consejos de seguridad en el agua
 Nunca deje a su niño solo cerca del agua, ya sea una piscina o la bañera. Los niños pueden ahogarse en tan sólo 4
cm (1 ½ pulgadas) de agua.
 Las piscinas de casa deben ser rodeada por todos lados por puertas que se cierran y le auto-enganche este en el interior de
la puerta. El enganche de la puerta no debe estar al alcance de los niños y debe mantenerse bajo llave cuando no esté en
uso la picina.
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Dispositivos personales de flotación aprobados por el Gobierno deben ser utilizado por todos los niños pequeños y otros niños que no saben nadar.
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Los niños pequeños y los bebés deben estar al alcance de un adulto cuando están cerca del agua (piscinas, bañeras, playas,
etc.)
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Los bebés que estén en el agua debe estar abrazados por un adulto en todo momento.
Los padres y los propietarios de piscinas deben recibir formación en primeros auxilios y
resucitación cardiopulmonar (CPR).
Fuente: Elaborado por el Comité de Prevención de Lesiones de CPS. Publicado en Pediatría y Salud Infantil, febrero de 2003
Variety Show
The Music Boosters proudly presented the 2016 Variety
Show on Thursday, April 14. Twenty seniors hosted the
show. It was an evening of great talent and wonderful
humor. Thank you to all of the staff and students that
performed. Special thanks to the audience for helping the
Music Boosters raise money for scholarships for our
Seniors.
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April was Autism Awareness Month
Arcadia Elementary and Middle School celebrated
Autism Awareness Month the week of April 4 - 8th. Each
day students in the middle school had an opportunity to
answer trivia questions. The trivia questions are as follows.
1).What month is Autism Awareness? April
2).TV shows depicting characters with Autism?
Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory, Max from Parenthood,
Sonya Kross from The Bridge
3).What causes autism? This is the million dollar
question. There is no known single cause for autism
spectrum disorder, but it is generally accepted that it is
caused by abnormalities in brain structure or function.
Research is being done to find the cause of autism. What is
important to know is that autism is NOT contagious. You
can't catch it from someone who is on the autism spectrum.
Autism is a spectrum disorder which means there are many
different varying levels of autism. No two people with autism
are alike and neither is their disABILITY. Remember, people
with disABILITIES can learn too, they just learn differently.
4). What are things that you can do to help people with
Autism? Many things. You can be a good friend and
welcome them in your group or activity. Accept them for
who they are. People with autism benefit from routine,
visuals, and simple language.
5) Name 2 movies that feature a person with autism:
Rainman, I am Sam, Forest Gump, What's Eating Gilbert
Grape, Mercury Rising and many others
Congratulations to the following WINNERS: Tyson
Ely, Aundrea Severson, John Reyes, Erick Gomez, and
Nolan Niemierowicz. They all received prizes.
A special shout out goes to Tyson Ely for
answering the question every single day!
Middle School Drama Production
Boopner (played by Olivia Mooney) with the
help of Bailiff (played Mikaela Lisowski).
Percival S. Wolf (played by Dakota
Tuma) stands accused of pushing Humpty
Dumpty off the wall near the king’s castle.
Humpty, who has survived the famous fall
with injuries, tells a forlorn tale of persecution
by Wolf throughout his childhood years.
The Arcadia Middle School Drama class will present
their 2nd Semester theatrical extravaganza entitled Hooray
for Justice! by Renee Clark on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at
7:00 p.m. in the Arcadia High School Auditorium. There is
no admission charge, but donations will be greatly
accepted.
Hooray for Justice! tells of the story, which parodies
tabloid television and courtroom drama, and includes
familiar fairy tale and nursery rhyme characters. Herwaldo
Kimera, host of OUTSIDE EDITION (played by Jose
Corona Acosta), brings you the “outside dirt on the inside
story’ as the audience becomes the jury in the case of La-La
Land vs. Percival S. Wolf presided by Judge Bonnie
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Witnesses for the prosecution led by attorney
Mary Payson (played by Aundrea
Severson), include one of the King’s Men –
Woodrow Solider who was the first at the
scene, Dorky Pig (played by Emily Rath),
and the very flakey Fairy Godmother, Wanda.
Mr. Wolf, who claims he is innocent and has
reformed his deviant ways, is defended by his
cousin Benny Padlock (played by Mia
Applebee). Padlock calls two of the dwarfs,
Sneezy and Doc Little (played by Carol
Mora), to the stand, as well as Goldie Goose,
who actually gave birth to Humpty many years ago.
As the witnesses testify to the motive and means of the
crime, the trial builds to a fantastic finish that puts – oh now
you don’t think I would spoil the ending????, now do
you????
The drama students will not only act on stage, they are
also in charge of all back stage production work as well. So
please accept Director, Mrs. Lisa S. Schock and the entire
casts’ invitation for a short and entertaining evening
on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. to see the middle
school drama students in action with their presentation
of Hooray for Justice! Hope to see you there!
AHS Stage – Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In
Arcadia High School Masquers
proudly presented the sketch
comedy variety show Rowan &
Martin’s Laugh-In by Ed Friendly
and George Schlatter on April 1
and April 2, 2016 in the Arcadia
High Auditorium.
Rowan & Martin’s LaughIn took the audience on a
rollercoaster ride filled with laughter
at every turn. Based on the TV
smash hit that premiered in 1968
and garnered an 83% national
rating, Laugh-In gave us
such memorable sayings as "very
interesting," "look that up in your
Funk and Wagnalls," "sock it to
me," "You bet your Sweet Bippy,"
"Here Comes The Judge!," "It’s
Time to Say Goodnight Dick," as
well as many others, that proved to
be unlike any variety show that ever
graced television. This unique sketch comedy, a modern
day SNL of the 60’s, was a fast moving barrage of jokes,
one-liners, run-on skits, and musical numbers while poking
fun at social and political issues. The cast of characters will
not be soon forgotten for their impeccable timing and
comedic punch lines:
hosts, Dan Rowan(Michael
Sonsalla) and Dick Martin (Briar Golden), Gary
Owens (Aaron Haines) as the announcer, Judy
Carne (Marissa Bartelt) the "Sock it to Me" girl, Artisa
Johnson (Henrietta Siemens) as the German soldier who
spouted "very interesting" or frumpy Gladys played by Ruth
Buzzi (Rachel McKay).
And don’t forget Goldie
Hawn (Perla Donjuan) as the blonde dingbat as well as
Henry Gibson (Julio Colin) who usually recited poetry and
Jo Anne Worley (Becca Weltzien) with her loud singing
voice.
Other cast members and specialty acts
included: Chelsea Brown playing the Preacher (Ashley
Aguilar), Sammy Davis Jr. as the Judge (Xavier Elena),
Alan Sues the Maharishi (Jacob Sonsalla), Larry Hovis the
quintessential hippy (Felix Ulloa), Karen Carpenter (Faith
Siewert), Pamela Rodgers the cool cobbler (Maria
Bicalho), Eileen Brennan as Yogi (Rossellin Gaitan), and
the famous Dion Francis DiMucci (Ryan Wozney).
Director Mrs. Lisa S. Schock headed up the acting
ensemble that also doubled as the production work crew
from props, to costumes, to publicity, to scenery and
everything else in between.
The hard working crew
consisted of: Special Helper Jayden Miller, Costumes/
Make-up/Ads Lexi Haines, Sound Jolene Servais,
Lights Robert McKay, Videographer Tanner Semb,
Tickets Esmeralda Salgado, Hannah Hoesley, & Maria
Romero-Donjuan, and Usher Adriana DeMar & Sara
Gallagher. Thank you Arcadia High School students for
sparkling on the stage for all to see. And THANK YOU
Arcadia for your fine arts support – for you are truly more!
Elementary LMC Book Fair
We have good news for
all you Readers out there…
we are having one more Book
Fair this year!
We will have a wonderful selection of engaging and
affordable books for every reading level. Please make
plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your
child’s reading habits. It’s a great time to stock up on books
for your child to read this summer.
It’s a Buy One, Get One
Free Book Fair. If you buy a
book, you get a free one of
equal or lesser value than the
one you buy.
Book Fair Dates:
Shopping Hours:
Location:
15
Tues-Thurs, May 17-19
Throughout the school day for students
and after school until 4:00 p.m.
Elementary LMC
2016 Miss Arcadia Pageant
Classic Hollywood & Timeless Jazz
The 2016 Miss Arcadia Scholarship Program is scheduled for Saturday, May
14th. It will be held at 7:30pm in the Arcadia High School Auditorium with an Afterglow hosted by DJ Jordan Seiler to follow at the Arcadia
Country Club. More awards will be given at the Afterglow.
Current Queen, Leah Sonsalla and her 2015 attendants, will
be emceeing the event and crowning the new royalty.
Seven contestants have devoted countless hours to
practicing on stage, perfecting introductions, performing
talents, creating resumes, writing their essay, expressing
themselves during talent performances, learning an opening
number dance, discussing current events, answering onstage questions, meeting deadlines and participating in several mock interviews.
Shauna Frahm is sponsored by Arcadia Credit Union. She is the daughter
of David and Jo Ann Frahm. Currently, Shauna is a Freshman at St.
Mary’s University where she is majoring in Music Industry and minoring in Business. Shauna has arranged
a musical piece that she will be singing for her talent.
The Miss Arcadia Scholarship Board awards scholarships to each contestant that competes. The scholarships
are funded by ticket sales for the event and donations.
Please support the contestants and the program by attending the pageant and by thanking the sponsors. Tickets will
be on sale to the public on April 27th at Arcadia TV and Appliance. The tickets will be $10 each and $3 for program
Alexis Haines will be performing a
vocal piece by Carrie Underwood for
her talent. She is the daughter of Dale
and Debbie Haines. After high
school, she will be attending the Salon Professional Academy in Onalaska to become a Cosmetologist.
Lexi is sponsored by Waumandee
State Bank.
Marisa Bartelt is the granddaughter of
Leslie and Debra Samson. Marisa will
be giving a spoken poetry performance entitled Like a Girl. Marisa is
sponsored by Gordy’s Market. After
high school, she will be attending UW
-Stevens Point majoring in Psychology.
The State Bank of Arcadia is sponsoring Faith Siewert. She will be attending the University of WisconsinPlatteville to pursue a degree in Music Education. Faith’s musical talent
will be showcased as she plays piano
and sings during the competition. Her
parents are Bob and Pam Siewert.
Singing a song from the movie Camp
Rock is Alana Petz. She is the daughter of Bill and Melissa Petz. Alana is
sponsored by RKDian Concrete and
Natural Balance Massage. Alana
plans on attending the University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire to pursue a
degree in Business Administration.
Dana Haines will be attending
Viterbo University to pursue a degree
in Elementary Education. Dana is
sponsored by Dairyland Labs. For
the talent portion of the program she
will be performing a song that was
made popular by Jo Dee Messina. She
is the daughter of Marcus and Debbie
Haines.
Our last contestant is another daughter of Marcus and Debra Haines. Like
her twin sister Dana, Mariah Haines
will be singing during her talent portion of the competition. Mariah is
sponsored by Allied Health and EZ
Kleen Car Wash. Mariah will be pursuing a degree in Special Education
from Viterbo University.
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High School Forensics
Congratulations to the 2016 Forensics team who
participated at the state level on April 15th. The team
traveled to U. W. Madison and represented Arcadia with
three bronze medals and one silver! Achieving bronze
medals were Perla Donjuan, Garrett Knudsen, and Teresa
Cruz; bringing back to Arcadia a silver medal was Rachel
McKay. Congratulations to all forensics members. Keep
speaking well! Thank you, Arcadia community for your
support.
Coach Sommerfeldt as Bucky the Badger.
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2 3 4
8
9 10 11
15 16 17 18
22 23 24 25
29 30 31
6 7
13 14
20 21
27 28
T W T F S
1
2
3 4 5
8 9 10 11 12
15 16 17 18 19
22 (23) 24
X 25 26
29 30
30 End of 1 Qtr.
(42 days)
4
End of 1st Qtr. (45 days)
7
Teacher Inservice-No School
23
Early Release
24-25 Thanksgiving Vacation
19 Student Days
21 Teacher Days
S
M
T
W
4 5 6 7
11 12 13 14
18 19 20 21
25 26 27 28
( )
T F S
1
2 3
8 9 10
15 16 17
22 23 24
29 30 31
T
W
T
F
S
1
8
15
22
29
May 2017
23-30 Christmas Break
16 Student Days
16 Teacher Days
S
7
14
21
28
4
M T W T F S
1 2 3
4 5 6
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
22 23 24 25 26 27
29
X 30 31 1 2 3
5 6 7
8
9
No 1:00 Inservice Days
Early Release
Wed. 7:45-8:30 – PLC
Inservice Day
177 Student Days
189 Teacher Days
1 Equivalency Day
190 Total
6 Days Inservice
Vacation Day
P/T Conferences
X
M
2 3 4 5
6 7
9 10 11 12 13 14
16 17 18 19 20 21
23 24 25 26 27 28
30
December 2016
S
16-17 Spring Break – No School
31
End of 3rd Quarter (47 days)
21 Student Days
21 Teacher Days
April 2017
st
M
20 P/T Conf., 3:45-6:15 (5-12)
21 P/T Conf., 3:45-6:15 (PreK-4)
23 Work Day 8:00-1:00 &
P/T Conferences 1:00-6:00
PreK-12 - NO SCHOOL
24 NO SCHOOL
19 Student Days
20 Teacher Days
March 2017
10 P/T Conf., 3:45-6:15 (5-12)
11 P/T Conf., 3:45-6:15 (PreK-4)
13 Work Day 8:00-1:00 &
P/T Conferences 1:00-6:00
PreK-12 - NO SCHOOL
14 NO SCHOOL
20 Student Days
21 Teacher Days
November 2016
S
2 New Year’s Day Observed
3 Classes Resume
19 End of 2nd Quarter (44 days)
(Semester = 89 days)
20 Teacher Inservice – No School
20 Student Days
21 Teacher Days
Vacation Days as T. Days
3 Holidays – Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Memorial Day
Mentor/Mentee Mtg.
18
14-17 Easter Break - No School
18 Student Days
18 Teacher Days
May 29
June 1
June 2
Memorial Day
Last Student Day K-12
End of 4th Qtr. (41 days)
(Semester = 88 days)
Teacher checkout day
23 Student Days
25 Teacher Days
Summer School Sessions
1 – weeks of June 12, June 19 & June 26
2 – weeks of July 10 and July 17
3 – weeks of July 31, Aug. 7 & Aug. 14
CENSUS 2016
The School District of Arcadia is collecting census data for children 19 years of age (as of June 30, 2015) and
younger. Please complete this form only if you have moved into the School District of Arcadia since July
1, 2015.
Will your children attend school in Arcadia?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
If no, where will they attend school? ____________________________________
Children 0-19 years of age (as of 6-30-15) residing in your home:
Child’s Name (first and last name)
Date of Birth
Gender (M or F)
Parents or Guardians (list only those living in household)
Father’s Full Name ________________________________________________________________
Mother’s Full Name _______________________________________________________________
Guardian’s Full Name ______________________________________________________________
Address (street, city) _______________________________________________________________
Use the handy fold-form on the reverse side. Just fold, tape, and add postage.
Send this form to:
School District of Arcadia
756 Raider Drive
Arcadia, WI 54612
Please return by June 27. Thank you!
(If you have any questions, please call 608-323-3315.)
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School District of Arcadia
756 Raider Drive
Arcadia, WI 54612
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756 Raider Drive
Arcadia, WI 54612
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May 2016
School District of
Arcadia
Sunday
1
day
2
Monday
G BRF (A)
12:00
MS G Mondovi
(A) 4:30
BB Luther (H)
5:00
Band Booster
Mtg .HS Band
Rm 5:30
9
8
SB DH
Viroqua (H)
4:00
T Fredrickson
Invite (H) 4:00
15
16
BB DH BRF
(A) 4:00
SB BRF (A)
5:00
22
School Board
Meeting
Rm 219
7:30 p.m.
23
T Regional at
Bloomer
3:30
BB Onalaska
(H) 4:30
29
Broiler Days
Parade 1:30
30
Memorial Day
No School
3
Tuesday
Wednesday
4
MS T (H) 4:00
SB Luther (A)
5:00
S West Salem
(A) 7:00
Gr. 2 & 5 Choir
Concert
HS Aud
6:30 p.m.
10
G Tremp (A)
1:00
MS T BRF (A)
4:15
BB DH
Viroqua (A) 4:00
S Regis (H) 6:30
DARE
Graduation
Aud
17
MS G Osseo
(A) 4:30
BB West
Salem (H)
5:00
11
Baccalaureate
6:30 pm
Senior Award
Night
7:30 pm
HS Aud
18
S Mel-Min (A)
5:00
th
5 Gr. Band
Concert
HS Aud. 6:30
G Regional @
BRF 9:00
SB Regional
S Coulee
Christian (H)
5:00
MS Drama
Production
Aud 7:00 p.m.
31
G Sectional @
Lake Wissota
9:00
BB Regional
5:00
SB Sectional
@ Aquinas
MS Spring
Concert
HS Aud. 7:00
12
G (H) 12:00
G Ettrick (A)
3:30
MS G Neillsville
(A) 4:30
24
Thursday
5
25
SB Regional
Friday
6
T Coulee/SCC
Challenge-UW-L
(A) 3:30
SB West
Salem (A) 5:00
S Holmen (H)
6:15
13
NO SCHOOL
Teacher
Inservice
T Sectional @
Medford 3:30
BB Regional
5:00
Saturday
G Viroqua (A)
9:00
T C-FC (A)
10:00
14
SB Thorp (A)
G Drugan’s
(A) 8:30
T Conference
(H) 9:45
SB DH
Westby (A)
4:00
BB Osseo (A)
5:00
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G Holmen (A)
1:00
MS T Eleva
(A) 4:00
T Norse Invite
(A)
S Sparta (A)
4:00
BB GET (H)
5:00
26
7
Miss Arcadia
Pageant
HS Aud
7:30 p.m.
21
20
SB GET (A)
3:30
Farwell
Concert
HS Aud
7:00 p.m.
27
SB Regional
Final
28
Kiddie Parade
10:00
High School
Graduation
7:00 p.m.
HS Gym
***Time and date of events may change. Check school
website or up-to-date information. www.arcadia.k12.wi.us
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Arcadia School
District
2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
BB Regional
Thursday
2
LAST DAY OF
SCHOOL
12:35
dismissal
3
Friday
4
Saturday
Teacher
Checkout
S Regional
Final
State Track
UW-LaCrosse
State Track
UW-LaCrosse
10
11
S Regional
5
6
7
SB Sectional
@ Poynette
9
S Sectional
8
G State
G State
SB State
BB Sectional
@ Aquinas
12
13
First Session
of Summer
School
14
15
Robert
LaFollett Sr.
Day
26
20
First Day of
Summer
School Board
Meeting
HS Rm. 219
7:30
27
17
BB State
Arcadia
Classic
Golf
Tournament
22
23
28
29
30
st
Last Day of 1
Session
Summer
School
22
S State
S State
21
S Sectional
Final @ Mt.
Horeb
18
BB State
BB State
19
16
SB State
24
25
AHS Annual
Service Projects
May Lunch Menu*
May 2
May 3
May 4
May 5
May 6
May 9
May 10
May 11
May 12
May 13
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 20
May 23
May 22
May 25
May 26
May 27
May 30
May 31
June 1
June 2
We need your help with three annual projects at
AHS:
1. Campbell’s Labels for Education—ongoing—We mail in
labels about May 1st, but keep saving and sending
labels year-round.
2. Aluminum Pull Tabs—ongoing, year-round collection
dates: November 5, February 4, May 5
3. Military Mail Call—Mail out by November 15—
Christmas cards are needed and may be turned in
anytime. We will store them until we need them.
You may send these items with any high school
student or drop them at the high school office.
Thank you for helping us to help others!
Cheeseburger
Super Nachos
Italian Dunkers
Lasagna Roll-ups
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
Bosco Sticks w/Marinara
Pizza
Lings Chicken/Asian Rice
Chicken Nuggets
NO SCHOOL
Calzones
Tacos
Chicken Strips
Italian Dunkers
Mac & Cheese
Corn Dog
Popcorn Chicken
Tater Tot Hotdish
Stuffed Crust Pizza
Bacon Cheeseburger
NO SCHOOL
Cooks Choice
Cook’s Choice
Cook’s Choice
* Subject to change
High school students have choice of alternate meal deal.
Salad bar available daily for fifth grade through high school.
Breakfast served daily: 8:00-8:20 a.m.
Open House and Plant Sale
May 4th, 13th and 20th, 2016
3:30 –6:30 pm
Arcadia School District and
UW-Extension
Sponsor Garden Plots
Vegetables - Fruits- Flowers
Hanging Baskets, 4 inch annuals and
perennials and 4 pack vegetables and
flowers
Plot location: 20’x 20’ near bus garage
Plots will be ready mid-May
Water available on-site
$20 per plot
Contact UW-Extension to obtain required
agreement
 For more information contact:
UW-Extension Office
715-538-2311, Ext. 208
Or see Page 6 for more information.
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Plants can also be viewed and purchased by
appointment by calling Steve Schank at 323-3334,
ext. 3177
Proceeds from the sale of these items provide
funds for supplies and upkeep of the Arcadia High
School Greenhouse.
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School District of
Arcadia
756 Raider Drive
Arcadia, WI 54612
Check out information
our website! can
All up-to-date
bewww.arcadia.k12.wi.us
found on our website!
www.arcadia.k12.wi.us
MAY/JUNE 2016
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