Poynette Elementary Family Blog. 10.4.2023

      

 Poynette Elementary School Staff are: 

"Leaders in providing a positive, successful, and safe environment for ALL"

so our students can say, 

"We are Pumas!  I am learning and growing every day."

October 23, 2023

Thanks for your help!

As we continue to navigate through the school year, we encourage you to stay engaged with your child's learning journey. Regularly check their assignments, communicate with their teachers, and encourage them to read and explore new topics beyond the classroom. Together, we can create a strong foundation for their success.

Once again, we extend our deepest appreciation to each and every one of you for your unwavering support. Our school community thrives because of the incredible families like yours. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Conferences on Thursday, October 12th

We are excited to inform you that our second round of Family Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 12th from 2-8 p.m. These conferences provide a valuable opportunity for you to meet with your child's teachers and discuss their progress and areas of growth. To make the sign-up process convenient for you, we will be using the same online sign-up system as we did for the Great Start Conferences. Please keep an eye out for an email from the district office with the links to your child's teachers. Additionally, if you would like to schedule a conference with Encore teachers, feel free to sign up for them as well.

Book Fair Coming Up!

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books
empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as
always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.

Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place from October 9-12th. Monday-Wednesday 3:10-7PM, Thursday 1:15-8PM at Poynette Elementary School. Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/poynette

Halloween Dance

Our school's Halloween dance is scheduled for Friday, October 27th. Please note that the dance is only for Kindergarten through 4th grade students, as organized by the Parents Club. Please do not have your student wear their costume on Friday. We will be having our Dress-Up as your Favorite Book Character Day on Tuesday, October 31st. Please make sure that the students only wear appropriate cosutmes and bring props that are appropriate for school. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Celebrations

In the spirit of celebration, we recently had two wonderful events at our school. Grandparents Day was a heartwarming occasion where our students had the chance to honor and spend time with their beloved grandparents. The smiles and laughter shared were truly heartwarming. We also had Reading Buddies Day, where older students paired up with younger ones to read together and foster a love for books and storytelling. It was a joy to witness the bonds formed between our students during this special day.

P.A.A.W.S. Program  (Poynette Area Adults Working with Students)

We are excited this year to again roll out this program that will encompass our school’s mentors, tutors, the former WATCH Dogs and field trip volunteers.  We are really hoping to a lot more adults participate this year! We can set up volunteer plans that are flexible, weekly, or day-long that will support our students.  Volunteers will have a T-shirt to wear for the day and also access to a free school lunch depending on your volunteer plan.  We have the saying on a wall in our school of “Strong Schools, Strong Communities”.  We would love to add your picture on our wall this year.  If you are intrigued by these offers or interested in volunteering at our school, please contact Mr. Hausser at 635-4347 ext. 100 or at jhaus@poynette.k12.wi.us.

In order to volunteer at our school or participate in a field trip, you need to pass our district background check.  These checks need to be completed every three years. Some of our parents/guardians will need an updated background check. If you are unsure of your status, you can contact the school office at 635-4347 ext. 107 or 109 to receive that information. The background check form is located on our website, here is the direct link:  Criminal Background Check for Volunteers.  We will seek additional volunteers in the Spring; continue to watch for communication updates.

We are so excited for the new school year and to see the learning and growth that will occur each and every day.  As always, please contact the school office if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you and Go Puma Nation!

Upcoming Dates 

• 12th - Early Release all grades @ 1:15 p.m.; 4K-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences (1:30-8:00 p.m.)

• 13th - NO SCHOOL 

• 20th - 👕 Badger / Favorite team dress-up day

• 31st - 👕 Book Character Day & Reading Buddies

November

• 6th - NO SCHOOL (Staff Professional Development)

• 10th - Make cards for Veterans with Reading Buddies

• 20th - 👕 Pajama Day (National Pajama Day is November 20th)

• 22nd, 23rd, 24th - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)