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NORTHWOODS EAGLE WIRE
Every Child, Every Day – Soaring High
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January 5 – January 19, 2018 Northwoods Elementary Newsletter
Published by, Liz Wiechert – Partnership Coordinator 715-852-4107/[email protected]
Welcome Back!
With the break over, the Northwoods days are getting busy again. Here are a few additional
upcoming dates to remember that will be on the next issue’s calendar:
-January 22 ~ No School!
-January 23 ~ DQ Night for Northwoods
MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT/ SUN
Jan 8 Jan 9 “Singing Eagles” 3:45-4:45pm grades 4 & 5
Jan 10 Jan 11 Jan 12 Jan 13 & 14
Jan 15
Read-a-Thon begins
Jan 16 “Singing Eagles” 3:45-4:45pm grades 4 & 5 in the Northwoods
library, 6:30-8:00
Jan 17 Jan 18 Jan 19 Jan 20 & 21
Read-a-Thon packets come home!!
Partnership Coordinator’s Corner: ~ A Word from Mrs. Wiechert
Hello Families,
Welcome back. In case you have not noticed, it’s cold. Dangerously cold. ECASD policy states that recess will be held indoors when the temperature is below 0 degrees or -10 wind-chill. Children will be outside for recesses if it is above 0 degrees.
This, as you know, can still be . Please send your child to
school with appropriate clothes for the weather. Warm winter coats, snow-pants, hats, gloves and scarves are a MUST for the kids on the playground, and walking from the building to the bus/home. Please follow the link for a few hints on battling the cold outside: http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/SafetyandtheEnvironment/OutdoorSafety/Pages/Dressing-For-The-Cold.aspx
Liz Wiechert/Partnership Coordinator ~ [email protected] or 715-852-4107
Northwoods Pride of Eagles:
The latest inductees to the
“Soaring High” club!
Great job kids, keep up the good work!
PTO Points:
The 5th Annual Rachel's Read-a-Thon is almost here.
"A Minion Reasons to Read"
Packets will be coming home next week. Students can
start gathering pledges as soon as they have their
packets. The read-a-thon will run from January 15-
January 29 with the celebration being planned for Friday,
February 16.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this great
fundraiser please contact Donna Ash at
715-456-0311 or [email protected]
The next Dairy Queen
benefit night is
Tuesday, January 23rd
5pm to close.
Enjoy a meal, dessert or both
and DQ gives back to North-
woods. Thanks, DQ!
- Thank you to everyone who turned in Box Tops and Milk Moola for our "Emoji Contest" that ended Mid December! The Top 2 classrooms received gift cards and are going to purchase games/activities for the classroom. Congratulations to: 2 YANG and 3 BAUER!!! Way to go!!!!
The Top 12 individuals received a drawstring Emoji bag. Congrats to; Ava of KJ, Austin Schmit of KC, Addison Woodford of 1W, Kaiden Lander of 1G, Gracie Moore of 2M, Kaeden Griffin, Parker Loew, & Natalie Sorenson all of 2Y, Dakota Schmit of 3B, Keagen Potts, & Gavin Strand both of 3Mo and Myka McCullough of 4E. Please continue to save. A sheet for the next contest will be coming home soon!! Thanks for your support!
The Next PTO meeting is January
16th in the Northwoods Library.
6:30-8:00
- Scrip gift card orders due by Friday of each week. Thank you to everyone who has been purchasing scrip. It is an easy way to raise money for our school.
A “Read Lead” from the NW Librarian:
As it is a brand-new year, you may be thinking about New Year’s resolutions for your family. Does your family have a goal to adopt a healthier lifestyle? Do you think about reducing screen time? Or, would you like to spend more time together? Believe it or not, there are fun New Year’s resolutions that are both healthy for a child’s brain, and allow you more time to spend with your kids. Here’s a hint: your child’s doctor (and librarian) encourages you to do this activity every day.
READ A BOOK—HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE! Reading aloud doesn’t have to be limited to your home or only at bedtime. If you’re a parent, you know every reading experience does not look the same. Though it seems futile, your child still benefits from hearing you read aloud to them. Even when it seems they’re not paying attention or are distracted by their surroundings. Remember, a child is never too old to be read to. Or, switch it up and have your child read to you!
Follow the link for more information: Raising Readers
New Year’s Resolutions: 4 Simple Ways to Read More with your Children in 2018
Resolution #1 “I will fill wait time with book time instead of screen time.” Goal: Keep some books in your car or bag. Whether you are waiting in line at the grocery store,
a waiting room at the doctor, or preparing a meal in your kitchen, you can share the love of books and reading with your child.
Resolution #2 “I will keep books where my child can see and reach them.” Goal: Make books as easy to reach as your child’s toys. Think about keeping books in a basket on
the floor and on a low book shelf.
Resolution #3 I will make reading a part of our family routine. Goal: Read aloud to your child just 15 minutes a day. Start with just a few minutes at a time. It does not
have to be done all in one sitting. Show your child that books are a fun and important part of family life and routines by letting them see YOU reading a book, too.
Resolution #4 I will visit the local library with my children. Goal: Visit your local library and see what free services they have to offer. Go to story times, let your
child choose which books to borrow, ask the librarians for good book ideas, and choose something to read yourself!
The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is making it easier for you to fulfill any reading goals you may have set for 2018. They are forgiving almost all overdue fines and no longer charging late fees for books returned past their due date. For details, just follow the link to read the Leader Telegram article:
http://www.leadertelegram.com/News/Front-Page/2017/12/22/div-class-libPageBodyLinebreak-Book-br-fines-br-to-be-br-waived-div.html
Follow this link to the library’s “Kid Page”
for a schedule of events at the library: https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/
MAPE Moments What to Do, What to Do
A Note from Music If your fourth or fifth grader is interested in joining the Singing Eagles, please have them ask for an application from Mrs. Miller. The deadline for joining is Tuesday, January 9th.
High Five from PhysEd Students in grades 2nd – 5th will be snow-shoeing in P.E. class. Of course, only when
we have enough snow & the outside temperatures cooperate! Students in grades K & 1st will be sledding in P.E. class in P.E. class. Students will need snow gear
(boots, snow pants, coat, mittens etc.) for P.E. 😊
Again, when we have enough snow and when the temperatures outside co-
operate, NW students will be able to use the sleds at recess time. Don’t forget your snow-gear
for recess also (boots, snow-pants, coat, gloves, etc.)
Art Posts Save the date! Thursday, Feb 8th we will
have our first ever “Eagles at the Easel” night. A canvas and a colorful pallet will be provided at
this ❤ themed night, just in time for your Valentine! Cost is $8 each canvas. A registration form with more information is on the last page of this newsletter.
As usual, Eau Claire has many possibilities for children to find & develop hobbies and interests. For access
to our ever-changing events and activities within the community, please click on the following links:
community flyers:
http://www.ecasd.us/District/About/Community-Events/Community-Event-Flyers-(1)
local events calendar:
https://volumeone.org/events/calendar
event calendar:
http://chippewavalleyfamily.org/events/calendar
Family Resource Center:
http://www.frcec.org/
Coming Soon: Girls on the Run (GOTR) will be getting back on track for another season of fun and
exercise. Girls in grades 3-5 are invited to lace up their running shoes at the end of
February. You do not have to be a “runner” to join GOTR. This program is about
encouraging healthy minds and healthy habits. Girls are encouraged to run, but
walkers are welcome too. Class size will be limited. If more applications are
received than we have room for, registrants will be determined by lottery. Registration forms will be
available soon. Please contact Mrs. Wiechert with any questions, 715-852-4107 [email protected]
To learn more about GOTR, please follow the link: http://gotrchippewavalley.org/
The Northwoods Wrap-up
Before school let out for the Winter Break, Mrs. Hensley’s 4th grade class presented their
“Living Wax Museum”. The students did a research projects on historical figures. They then
created a tri-fold storyboard to display their research. Students dressed as the character they
studied and gave a live presentation to the “patrons” who visited
their exhibit. The students learned a lot during the course of their
project. In this, they were also able to teach their fellow students
and visitors a bit about their persona.
Honest Abe &
Orville Wright
Blackbeard the Pirate
Visiting parents and Northwoods staff taking a turn as the students as the 4th
graders give the adults a history lesson
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On Wednesday December 20th, the entire school took part in a
bit of twisted fun. The students combined classes, older
students helping their younger classmates with balloon art.
The students had three tutorial videos to choose from, but
many just created their own “balloon art” sculpture. Students
and staff alike had a great time
~ “Do you like my hat?” ~
More Northwoods Wrap-up
The week before the break teachers staff and students had a fun week dressing to a theme for
each day. Red Day, Green Day, Silver/Gold/Shiny Day & Ugly sweater, Holiday theme day.
Many classes had a little time for a treat during the day and Thursday concluded with a
Northwoods sing-a-long. Here are a few pictures of our spirited Northwoods classmates and
staff.
Northwoods Elementary
“Eagles at the Easel” Thursday, February 8th
$8 per canvas*
6:30-7:30 Please join us in the Northwoods cafeteria for the first ever, “Eagles at the Easel” event. The evening
will include instruction, and all the supplies you need to create a heart-themed masterpiece based on
the work of Jim Dine. A few samples will be provided to inspire you. This is open to school age
children and older, please bring an adult helper. This is intended to be a family event. Spots are
limited, please RSVP by February 2nd. Completed forms (bottom portion of this page) and pre-
payment (required) can be returned to school in your student’s blue folder or turned in at the front
office, Attn: Mrs. Schaller. Keep the top portion of this page for your reference. Questions? Contact
Mrs. Schaller 1-715-852-4100/[email protected] *This evening will serve as a fundraiser to purchase extra supplies for the Northwoods Art Room.
We would love to participate in Northwoods “Eagles at the Easel” on February 8th!
Adult Name:
Adult signature
List Northwood student(s) participating below:
$8 x (number of canvases) ___________
Donations to the art room are excepted too: ___$5 ___ $10 ___ $20 ________Other
Make Checks payable to “Northwoods Elementary” w/ “Art Room” in the memo line
If you would like to serve as a patron and sponsor a budding artist, or, if your family or student needs sponsorship, please contact Mrs. Schaller: 1-715-852-4100 or [email protected]