Bobcat Bulletin - School District of La Crosse

Southern Bluffs
December 2014
Bobcat Bulletin
“Twas the Month of December”
‘Twas the month of December, and all through the school
The children were bundled, the weather was cool.
The snow pants and boots in the lockers were stored,
The children in classrooms were anything but bored.
The PTO members were busy with the Holiday Fair preparations,
Assembling the ornaments, Kidland and silent auction donations.
The custodians worked to set up the gym space,
We were all filled with anticipation, oh how our pulses did race.
While out in the lot there was no parking space to be found,
Grandparents, cousins, parents and children did bound.
Into the school the masses did flow,
Santa was ready to hear holiday wishes and take a photo.
PTO Holiday Fair
Saturday
December 6
Come and Enjoy!
9 am - Noon
Early Release
Wednesday
December 10
1:20 pm
Complete Calendar Here
After the fair the learning continued to grow,
It is only December; there is still so much to know,
When walking the halls what did I hear,
Each grade level singing diverse holiday cheer.
With the teacher directing they sounded real slick,
I figured my ears were not being tricked.
More rapid than a dreidel could ever be spun,
The annual holiday sing-a-long rehearsals had begun.
Sing Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls and Silent Night,
Or Kwanzaa, or Frosty, Oh Christmas Tree so bright.
Sing it loud! Sing it proud!
Sing it soft! Sing it light!
December 23rd, the last song had been sung,
The next sound we heard indicated 2014 was done.
The school bell it rang, it was time to dismiss,
We knew all of the boys and girls we would miss.
As the buses were boarded and then drove out of sight,
I heard the teacher’s exclaim, that empty halls just didn’t feel right.
Fortunately, 2015 was not far away,
The children would return ready to learn and to play!
Wishing a happy holiday season from our Southern Bluff family to yours!
Southern Bluffs Elementary
4010 Sunnyside Drive
La Crosse WI 54601
789-7020
B E P AWS ITIVE- P OSITIVE ATTITUDES W ILL SUCCEED.
FREE DENTAL CARE
Give Kids a Smile Day
The La Crosse District Dental Society will be providing a day of free dental care for children in the La Crosse School District
if children are:
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First-time participants in the Give Kids a Smile Program
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School aged (5 to 18 years old)
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Eligible for free/reduced school lunch
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Not receiving regular dental care
Screening date will be January 9, 2015, 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Screening includes a free examination and x-rays with a follow-up dental appointment.
For an appointment, contact the Health Assistant at Southern Bluffs at 789-5103, before
Friday, December 22, 2014.
Holiday Sing-Along
You are welcome to join us for our
Holiday Sing-Along
Tuesday, December 23rd.
Grades 3, 4, and 5 will sing at 1:30 pm.
Grades K, 1, and 2 will sing at 2:30 pm.
String Orchestra
On Wednesday, December 17th, the
Southern Bluffs 5th grade orchestra
will perform at Hillview Health Care
Center at 10:30 am. They will be
playing songs for string orchestra and
also solos that they have been
working on.
This concert is open to the public.
Save the Date!
Southern Bluffs 10th Annual Holiday Fair
December 6, 2014, 9 - Noon
Photos with Santa, Bake Sale, Ornament Painting,
Kid Land and Silent Auction
Thanks to all families and staff who participated with the Pear drive in November.
Our goal was 300 cans which we surpassed by collecting 385 cans. The pears will
be used for the Salvation Army's holiday meal basket program. Many different
schools, churches and community groups collected different food items to make 500
meal baskets for local families. Student Leadership students were responsible for
collecting, counting and keeping track of our goal. Thank you for helping make the
holiday's special for families in need.
Healthy Snacking Ideas
Do not serve foods containing trans fat……………..Trans fat is an unhealthy fat because it increases the risk of
certain diseases. Trans fat is often hidden in packaged foods like muffins, cookies, brownies, and crackers.
Some brands of popcorn and peanut butter may have trans fat too. Read nutrition labels and only select foods
with 0g of trans fat. By law, products containing up to 0.49 grams of trans fat per serving can still be listed on
the nutrition label as 0 grams of trans fat. Check ingredient list and avoid buying any foods that list “partially
hydrogenated oils”; this means there are trans fat in the food.
This information courtesy of: President and Fellows of Harvard College and YMCA of the USA
Look for and avoid trans fat in these popular after school snacks…
Saltine and oyster crackers
Ritz crackers
Animal crackers
Chex Mix
Fig Newtons
Graham crackers
Teddy Grahams
Vanilla Wafers
Cheese Nips
…at similar prices, try these healthier options instead!
Whole wheat bread
Cheerios
Whole grain goldfish crackers
Whole wheat mini bagels
Triscuit crackers
Whole wheat pita bread
Whole wheat pita chips
From the School District of La Crosse Nutrition Department
Southern Bluffs Student Leadership Team
The Student Leadership Team has a new group of energized and excited 4th & 5th
graders. These students are developing their leadership skills while working in a
team to increase school spirit and complete service activities. This group meets about
twice a month at lunch time. The first projects of the Student Leadership Team are
helping with the pear drive and organizing and restocking the Free Little Library. Stay
tuned for other activities planned by Student Leadership throughout the school year.
4th Grade
Ellie Brown
Lauren Buley
Ava Clason
Will Hefti
Ava Hertlitzke
Jeremiah Kansier
Allie Schlicht
Drew Wonderling
5th Grade
Damien Elmore
Diamond Hutschenreuter
Kaylee Lenser
Khyree Malone-Day
Jack Olson
Kody Pretasky
Lily Robinson
Isaiah Stockert
Kamryn Stone
Nick Thelen
School District of La Crosse
2015 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
The School District of La Crosse will begin accepting registrations for the 2015-2016 Four Year Old Preschool
Program beginning January 7-9, 2015, starting @ 6:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Any child, who is 4 years old on or
before September 1, and lives in the La Crosse School District attendance area is eligible for preschool. The
preschool program is a 2.5 hour program housed at a number of centers and schools throughout the district. The
preschool program is free for any eligible child.
Those interested in registering for the Four Year Old Preschool Program may register by:
1. Register in person at: Hogan Administrative Building, 807 East Ave. S., in the Welcome Center.
(Please bring address verification & child’s birth certificate)
OR
2. You may fill out the paperwork online @ www.lacrosseschool.org. You must have a valid email
address in order to use the New Student Online Enrollment option. If you are filling out the
paperwork online, this process is not registering or guaranteeing placement for any preschool site,
you are simply filling out the enrollment paperwork in advance to expedite the enrollment process.
Print that paperwork and bring it into the Hogan Administrative Building beginning January 7,
2015, starting at 6:30 A.M. You will need to bring in address verification & the child’s birth
certificate to complete enrollment and secure site placement.
**Due to limited space, early registration is recommended.**
On January 12, 2015, we will be back to regular office hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. If any registrations
are done online, you will need to bring in the address verification & child’s birth certificate to Hogan
Administrative Building to secure placement at the requested preschool site.
The sites that are tentatively established for the 2015-2016 school year thus far are:
Congregational Preschool
Coulee Children’s Center
Child First South La Crosse
Emerson Elementary
Gundersen Health System Child Care
Hamilton Family Learning Center
Hintgen Elementary
La Crosse Montessori Preschool
North Woods International
Northside Elementary
Spence Elementary
State Road Elementary
Summit Environmental
Toddle Inn Day Care
YWCA Child Center @ WTC Campus
Coulee Montessori (Northside Campus)
2503 Main St.
2935 East Ave. South
3710 East Ave. South
2101 Campbell Road
700 Bennora Lee Court
1111 South 7th St.
3505 S. 28th St.
1818 Redfield St.
N2541 Sablewood Rd.
1611 Kane St.
2150 Bennett St.
N1821 Hagen Road
1800 Lakeshore Dr.
W2637 Hwy 33
419 N. 9th St.
1611 Kane St.
If you have further questions, please call Julie Lawrence at 789-7006.

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