AT HEWITT-TEXAS ELEMENTARY,
CHILDREN AND LEARNING COME FIRST!

WEEKLY CALENDAR
May 21-25, 2012

Monday, May 21 8:45 A.M. - Preschool leaves for Pow-Wow

Tuesday, May 22

Wednesday, May 23 8:40 A.M.-Preschool leaves for Doepke Park

Thursday, May 24

Friday, May 25 11:30 A.M. Dismissal (Buses arrive at Noon)

UPCOMING DATE:
Friday, May 25 Early Dismissal (No Preschool) Buses arrive at 12:00 Noon
Monday, May 28 No School (Memorial Day)
Thursday, May 31 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. - Student Award Presentations
in the Classrooms

NOTES FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL
Due to the inclement weather we experienced on Wednesday, February 29 that resulted in the cancellation of classes students need to make -up a day of instruction to comply with State regulations. Students will need to attend classes for a half-day on Monday, June 4, with an 11:30 A.M. dismissal. Buses will arrive at Hewitt-Texas at 12:00 Noon.

Please note the following letter about the District's May 7th meeting with School Security Expert Paul Timm, of RETA Security. It is one way we hope to keep families informed about District plans to: "Provide safe, secure, flexible, inviting, and well maintained environments that nurture student well-being and enhance teaching and learning."

Proactive and Holistic Security Presentation by expert Paul Timm sets the stage for school safety committees
One of the Wausau School District's Shared Key Interests is to: "Provide safe, secure, flexible, inviting, and well-maintained environments that nurture student well-being and enhance teaching and learning. "Increasing the focus on safe schools helps bring that Interest to life. This spring marked the initiation of a renewed emphasis on school security and safety in the Wausau School District.
All District schools are developing safe schools committees to ensure safe environments both in the building and across the school campus. Members of the District's safe schools committees met the evening of May 7, 2012, to hear Paul Timm, President of RETA Security and a national school safety expert, address steps schools could take right away to make their schools safer places to learn and teach.
Timm told participants, "Don't let fear or a bad incident become the driver to move the District ahead in the direction that you really know it should be moving anyway." He suggested school districts look at a number of steps, including:
" Involve everyone in school safety and security. Building strong relationships with students can provide critical information before someone makes a bad decision that affects the school's security. Parents and students should be part of the discussions and safety decision making. Timm also encouraged participants not to overlook support staff members, including bus drivers. Everyone needs to have an awareness of safety issues, be properly trained, and know his/her role in an emergency.
" Timm encourages schools to make use of technology to keep people informed. Personal safety can be increased when individuals are aware of the security software and cell phone applications (Apps) available to them.
" Common sense steps can alleviate possible emergency situations. Keeping exterior doors closed and locked, removing valuables from view in parked cars, locking classroom doors when leaving for a time, can all help prevent intruders, theft, and security breaches.
" Planning and staff training to ensure that all visitors to a school stop in the office or are rerouted to the office by staff can prevent individuals from reaching classroom areas without proper screening or authority.
" Practical tips for handling major security issues were discussed. Timm provided participants with a number of practical and free governmental and non-profit resources available to schools through the Internet.
The bottom line, according to Timm, is that whatever effort you take before a crisis will pay large dividends in the long run. He encouraged the District to continue to work to create more secure learning environments for all of its schools. Dr. Jeff Lindell, Interim Director of Pupil Services stated, "Addressing the safety and security needs of our students is an important first step in helping them achieve their fullest potential."

P.T.O./SITE COUNCIL NEWS

The P.T.O. sponsored End of the Year Carnival is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. - 3:15 P.M., Friday, June 1.

The following is a list of our P.T.O. officers for 2012-2013 -
President: Cybil Siikarla
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: Dan Bowers
Secretary: Jessi Voegtline

The Vice President position is open for the next school year. If you interested, please contact a P.T.O. officer!

SCHOOL MEDICATIONS

A parent/guardian must pick up all student medications kept in the health office by Friday, June 1. Oral medications will not be sent home with students. School personnel will discard any medications not picked up.

2012-2013 HOT LUNCH PRICES

Student: $1.95
Reduces: $ .40
Staff/Visitor: $3.20
Milk will remain at 35 cents/carton

Wausau School District Discrimination Policy

The Wausau School District does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability.

Anyone who believes that the Wausau School District has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of the Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 or the Americans with Disabilities Act, may file a complaint with the WSD Equity Director at the Longfellow Administration Center, 415 Seymour Street, Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-0359, or by telephone at
715-261-0500.

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UPDATED ON: May 18, 2012

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