Puma Nation and News- May, 2023

 

What's Up at School?

Public Service Announcement- We appreciate everyone's patience with our drop-off and pick-up procedures.  We know that it can be tricky at times, but we still are able to have over 350 students vacate our building a very timely fashion.  As a reminder, we do ask that you please do not park in the two parking stalls that are reserved for the school vans.  Please do not park in those areas at any time since the vans are on the move all day long and also return at the end of the day and need to have those spots.  

Thursday, May 4, 2023- Spring Concerts for 1st and 2nd graders(1st- 6 p.m./ 2nd- 7:00 p.m.)

We have our spring concerts coming up next week. We ask that students arrive 15 minutes before their concert start time and report to their classroom.  First Grade parents/ guardians should please park in the front of the school.  Second Grade parents/guardians should park in the bus loop parking lot behind the school.  

Thursday, May 11, 2023- Literacy Night 5:30- 6:30 p.m.

We are excited to share about our upcoming Family Literacy Night. This year we will be hosting Tim Fox who is a Wisconsin author who has a passion for the Wisconsin Ice Age. Tim has authored 4 books, both books are a series geared toward 4th-8th grade. His novels chronicle the adventures of 12 and 10 year-old Wisconsin kids while embracing themes of personal growth, friendship, inclusion, anti-bullying, respect for nature, and animal conservation. Since his books are geared towards 4th-8th grade, this year we would like to extend an invitation to Middle School students and families to join. However, his school visits are interactive and geared toward both elementary and middle school students and families. The event will be held on Thursday, May 11th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Poynette Elementary School Cafeteria.

• If you are interested in previewing any of his books, the titles are: Journeys, An Ice Age Adventure; Journeys 2, An Ice Age Rescue; A Place for You and A Place to Grow.

• If you are interested in purchasing books. The link to purchase his books is right here: Purchase Tim Foxx books

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, May 11th. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 635- 4347 at ext. 107 or 109.

Friday, May 12, 2023- Superhero Fun Run

On Friday, May 12th our (K- 4th grade) students will participate in our Superhero Fun Run. Students are encouraged to participate in the Fun Run and dress as a superhero for the day. The purpose of the run is to encourage healthy habits in our students and this is the only fundraiser that the school does for supporting any special projects at school. This year we hope to use the funds from this activity to add some professional motivational signage around the school, and furniture for an outdoor classroom. Donations for this fundraiser can be made at the following link:

PES Superhero Fun Run donation site.  

Students will be running around two loops at Poynette Elementary School. After they run, the students will have a healthy snack provided by our PAD Parents’ Club. Also, we will be able to have spectators this year. Teachers and staff members will also share photos of the day. We will have the rain date of Friday, May 19th.

Here is a link to the classroom schedule.  

Upcoming Student Activities

May  

• 1st - 👕 Tie Dye Day (National Tie Dye Day is April 30th!)

• 4th- HS Ag. Day for the third graders (10- 1 p.m.)

• 4th- Spring Concert (1st grade- 6 p.m./ 2nd grade 7 p.m.)

• 5th- Pastries for Pretty Ladies (Kinder only 8:15ish)

• 5th - No 4K Classes

• 11th- 2nd Grade Downtown Poynette Fieldtrip- 9:00- 10:45 a.m.

• 11th- Literacy Night- A Visit with Author Tim Fox- 5:30- 6:30 p.m.

• 12th - 👕 Superhero Day; No 4K Classes

• 12th- Kindergarten Field Trip to Aldo Leopold (8:30- 1:45 p.m.)

• 15th- 3rd grade filed trip to Olbrich Gardens (Knuteson/Timmerman) (8:45- 12:45 p.m.)

• May 17th - Second Grade Field Trip to International Crane Foundation (9:10 - 2:00)

• 18th- 3rd grade filed trip to Olbrich Gardens (Collins/Lindert/Manzi) (8:45- 12:45 p.m.)

• 19th - No 4K Classes

• 25th - No 4K Classes

• 26th - 👕 Brewer Day

• 29th - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)

June

• 2nd - Last Day of 4K

• 8th - 👕 Puma Pride Day and Last Day of School & Early Release @ 12:30 p.m. 

Looking to help out at our School?

Field Trips and Volunteer Opportunities

We are excited that with Spring arriving we are going to be able to take some fieldtrips. However, it has been a while and so we wanted to remind you of the procedures. In order to volunteer at our school or go on a field trip, you need to pass our district background check. These checks need to be done every three years and some of our parents/ guardians are done with their last three-year window. If you are unsure of your status, you can contact the school office at 635-4347 ext. 107 or 109 to receive that information. If you have not filled out a form ever, then you can find one on our school district website. 

  Click Here:  Criminal Background Check for Volunteers 

PAD Parent Club

This is an outstanding organization that supports our schools in many different ways. They have donated/ provided many items from Chromebooks to road signs and so much more. This group is always looking for new members and meet monthly.

Resource of the Month (Thank you, Mrs. Dzioba)

Just sharing this book recommendation with you. I started following this blog recently, Everyday Reading and loved this book recommendation the author of the blog shared called, The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections With Your Kids by Sarah Mackenzie. I have not personally read the book, but love the description on Amazon. How great it would be to recommend this book to parents!!!

Book: The Read-Aloud Family

Follow Us On Social Media

• Poynette Elementary School can be found on Instagram at: pes_pumas. Please follow us.
• The School District of Poynette also has a Facebook page for District information.

What's for Breakfast or Lunch?

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Images of the Month

Puma Nation News and Notes- April 2023

 

Recap 

• We had another busy month at PES.  
• Our schoolwas invaded by Lumberjacks (4th grade) who did a lot of Lumberjack learning and met with an author of a book they read.  
• Our third graders had a read-in which brought in many community members to share their love of books with our students.  Thank you!
• We had some students compete at the Math 24 Contest in the Dells and had Jack S. take 6th place overall in the fourth grade portion of the competition.
• Our staff participated in an exercise of gift giving to one another as Secret Leprechauns.
• Our students continue to work hard on the skills necessary for them to be successful in any career path they choose.

What's Coming Up at School?

• Our 3rd and 4th graders have begun the State of Wisconsin Forward Assessment and will continue to do so this month.  Parents if you have questions please contact Mr. Hausser.
• We are starting field trip season. (Each grade level goes somewhere in the Spring)
• The Daddy Daughter Dance sponsored by our awesome PAD parent club will be on Sunday April 23, 2023 from 4-5:30 p.m.
• Our Spring Concerts for 1st and 2nd graders are coming up on May 5th. (1st- 6 p.m./ 2nd- 7:00 p.m.)
• We will be hosting our Superhero Fun Run on May 12th.  Please watch email for updates about this.  It is a school- organized fundraiser along with our Parents' Club  and a day we practice healthy habits.
• Summer School- The online portion of summer school registration is over.  However, you can still register by calling the Elementary School office or emailing the summer school principal.  Mr. Ferkovich is the summer school principal this year.  Please contact us at 608-635-4347 x411  or email Mr. Joel Ferkovich at jferk@poynette.k12.wi.us with any questions.

Upcoming Student Activities

April

• 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)

• 10th - Regular School Day (Originally a PD Day)

• 11th- Parents' Club Meeting (6:30 p.m.- Elem. Cafeteria)

• 21st - No 4K Classes

• 23rd- Daddy Daughter Dance (4-5:30 p.m.) Elementary Gym

• 28th- Ace Therapy Dog Visit

• 28th - No 4K Classes  

May  

• 1st - 👕 Tie Dye Day (National Tie Dye Day is April 30th!)

• 4th- Spring Concert (1st grade- 6 p.m./ 2nd grade 7 p.m.)

• 5th- Pastries for Pretty Ladies (Kinder only 8:15ish)

• 5th - No 4K Classes

• 12th - 👕 Superhero Day; No 4K Classes

• 12th- Kindergarten Field Trip to Aldo Leopold (8:30- 1:45 p.m.)

• 19th - No 4K Classes

• 25th - No 4K Classes

• 26th - 👕 Brewer Day

• 29th - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)

Looking to help out at our School?

Field Trips and Volunteer Opportunities

We are excited that with Spring arriving we are going to be able to take some fieldtrips. However, it has been a while and so we wanted to remind you of the procedures. In order to volunteer at our school or go on a field trip, you need to pass our district background check. These checks need to be done every three years and some of our parents/ guardians are done with their last three-year window. If you are unsure of your status, you can contact the school office at 635-4347 ext. 107 or 109 to receive that information. If you have not filled out a form ever, then you can find one on our school district website. 

  Click Here:  Criminal Background Check for Volunteers 

PAD Parent Club

This is an outstanding organization that supports our schools in many different ways. They have donated/ provided many items from Chromebooks to road signs and so much more. This group is always looking for new members and meet monthly.

Resource of the Month

We continue to work very hard on improving our students' literacy skills. This month our Reading Specialist Mrs. Dzioba recommended this article for our parents.

Click Here:  6 Tips to Make Reading Fun. Not Frustrating.

Follow Us On Social Media

• Poynette Elementary School can be found on Instagram at: pes_pumas. Please follow us.
• The School District of Poynette also has a Facebook page for District information.

What's for Breakfast or Lunch?

Click Here: Breakfast/Lunch Menus

Images of the Month