Stone Bank School

Dear Stone Bank Families,

As we begin another exciting year at Stone Bank School, we want to share an important focus that will guide our work this year: Communication, Collaboration, and Celebration. These three pillars are essential to building a positive and successful school environment where every student can thrive.

Communication

Open and effective communication between school and home is the cornerstone of student success. We are committed to keeping you informed, as we understand that strong communication creates a consistent support system for every child. Moreover, clear school-to-home communication allows parents to support learning and address potential challenges. Most importantly, strong two-way communication builds trust and collaboration, reassuring you of our commitment to your child's education and strengthening our school community.

Collaboration

At Stone Bank, we know we achieve the best results through teamwork. Collaboration among teachers, staff, students, and families allows us to create a supportive, consistent, and innovative learning environment. We encourage you to stay involved in your child's learning by joining us at school events, staying connected to your child’s classroom, and working with us to support your child academically and socially. Together, we can ensure that every student receives the individualized attention they need to succeed.

Celebration

Celebrating our students' achievements and efforts, both big and small, is important. Throughout the year, we will recognize student accomplishments in academics, behavior, and personal growth. These celebrations not only build confidence and motivation in our students but also foster a strong sense of community within our school.

We look forward to partnering with you to make this year a positive and rewarding experience for every student.

With a shared focus on communication, collaboration, and celebration, we are confident that Stone Bank will continue to be a school where students feel valued and supported to reach their full potential.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. If you have any questions or want to discuss how we can work together to support your child's learning, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

Mr. Allen

Mrs. Preisler

Mr. Schleusner

• Our Website...stonebank.k12.wi.us.

• Our App...Available at the App Store "Stone Bank School District"

• Stone Bank School Facebook Page

• Skylerts...Alerts from school to you via email, phone and/or text

• The Reaching Out...Bi-weekly emailed Newsletter

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the Stone Bank School District, that the budget hearing & annual meeting of said district for the transaction of business, will be held at Stone Bank School on Monday, September 16, 2024. The Budget Hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m. Copies of the budget and the Annual Meeting Booklet are available for inspection in the District’s office at N68 W33866 County Rd K, Oconomowoc, WI, or on the web at www.stonebank.k12.wi.us > My School > Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing

We look forward to celebrating school themes again this school year! Look for more information about each theme in the reaching out and from your classroom teachers. Our theme for Quarter One will be UNITY, and we will celebrate Unity Day on October 16th by wearing orange to school! We encourage staff and students who do not have an orange t-shirt to wear, or are looking for one, to buy a PACER exclusive 2024 UNITY DAY shirt available for $15.00 at this LINK They do have youth sizes. **Order early to ensure it arrives before October 16th! We will be having a spirit dress up week that whole week, click on spirit dress up days for more details!

September is Suicide Prevention Month

Signs of suicide in children are...

1. Major changes in behavior

2. Sounding really down or helpless

3. Talking about suicide

4. Sleeping more or less than usual

5. Increased anger and agitation

6. Withdrawal from family and friends

If you have concerns about your child’s mental health, reach out to your pediatrician or family doctor immediately. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, help is available.

FREE Grief Support

The Waukesha Fall 2024 session of Healing Hearts will be starting soon. The 12 week session starts on Monday, September 23 and runs until December 9, 2024.

Children will find care, support, and healing through age-based peer support groups while parents/guardians participate in a peer support group specifically for them.

Please use this link to register for a group, share this with someone you know who may benefit from it, or call, 262-751-0874 for more info.

Join Us to Play - “Bingo for Books!” This is a no charge event, and every child will win a FREE book!

** Rocky Rococo dinner is not paid for by the PTO. Purchase your own pizza dinner option. **

When/Where: Friday, September 27, 2024 in the SBS Commons

What Time: You will have 2 Options-

1) 6:00PM for Dinner (Rocky Rococo’s)* OR

(*Please be sure to place your food order in advance using the link provided*)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aBi8M2pPPQya5u32r-E67crS_bswEEeKgo4Y8-dHteE/edit

Dinner orders must be submitted by Wednesday, Sept. 18th!

2) 6:30PM for Bingo Only (Event should wrap up by 8:00 P.M.)

(Desserts and beverages will be provided for FREE by the PTO during bingo.)

Why: To Make New Friends as We Start the New School Year, to Have Fun, and to Win Books!

How: click on Bingo for Books to register or visit the PTO website (https://sites.google.com/view/stonebankpto/home)

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, oh my!!!! Students in grades 1-3 can join Mrs. Sedlachek in the Innovation Station after school on Wednesdays for this fun, project based class! We will have a new project each week! Dates are: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20. Class will run from 2:35-4:00pm. The cost is $25 per student. We ask that you pay the fee through e-Funds. You will need to add the fee from the Fee Management tab through Skyward. The fee must be paid by the first day of class. Open to the first 20 students. Sign up here. Please be prompt for pickup or your child may be dismissed from the class.

Take center stage - Students strengthen acting, dance and vocal skills as they rehearse songs and scenes from our favorite junior musicals. This class encourages coordination, memorization and ensemble. It concludes with a performance for parents on the final day of class. This fun and exciting class is for students in grades 3-5 and will be held on Friday's afterschool from 2:35-3:50pm in the Library for 8 weeks on the following dates: 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6 and 12/13 (performance day). The cost is $60.00 per child. We ask that you pay the fee through e-Funds. You will need to add the fee from the Fee Management tab through Skyward. Maximum of 15 students and a minimum of 12 students. Sign up here. Please be prompt for pickup or your child may be dismissed from the class.

If your child will be leaving early for an appointment or going to be gone on vacation, please have your child bring a note signed and dated by the parent/guardian including what day(s) and what time they will be leaving from school. If you prefer to send an e-mail to the child's teacher, please be sure to include Karrie Beth, School Secretary at k.beth@stonebank.k12.wi.us.

This session is open to beginner through advanced level players and to anyone in the community. You must me 18 years of age and older. The fall session will run October 6th through December 22nd on Sundays from 10am-12pm. No class on November 22nd and 30th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. The cost is $40 for all 10 sessions or $5 per drop in. Please still fill out this registration form even if you plan to pay as you go. Cash or check made payable to Stone Bank School and brought to the first class. Please reach out to Sarah Beneker at s.beneker@stonebank.k12.wi.us with any questions.

Open to all player levels, 18 years of age and older and will run similar to pick up games at the local parks.This session will run Saturdays from 11am-1pm on the following dates: October 5th through December 21st (No pickleball on November 23rd and 30th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday) The drop in cost is $5 per time or you can pay $40 up front. Please leave cash or check made payable to Stone Bank School in the envelope marked pickleball on the stage. All checks made payable to Stone Bank School. ALL players must be pre-registered using this form. Please reach out to Sarah Beneker at s.beneker@stonebank.k12.wi.us with any questions.

All students should have an additional pair of tennis shoes that can be changed into for Gym class. In an effort to maintain the gym floor, shoes should be scuff-free soles and kept at school in their lockers or cubbies. Students are given additional time to change from their street shoes into their gym shoes.

Students in grades 6-8 have an opportunity to gain access to more information regarding SBS happenings! During the first week of school, the teachers introduced Middle School Notes and News, a new communications site in google classroom. We will post information for students pertaining to school activities, events, athletics and more! Ask your student about this new tool!!

Monday, September 16

• Budget hearing 6:00pm

• Regular Board Meeting 6:30pm

Tuesday, September 17

Wednesday, September 18

• Ultimate Frisbee 2:35-3:30pm, grades 3-5

Thursday, September 19

• Flag Football 2:35-3:30pm, grades 3-8

• PTO Meeting 6:30pm, in the Library

Friday, September 20

• 8th grade marching band night at Arrowhead High School, 4:30-8:30pm

Monday, September 23

Tuesday, September 24

Wednesday, September 25

• STEM Club 2:35-4:00pm, grades 1-3 in the Innovation Station

• Ultimate Frisbee 2:35-3:30pm, grades 3-5

Thursday, September 26

• Flag Football 2:35-3:30pm, grades 3-8

Friday, September 27

• Family Game Night, “Bingo for Books” 6:00pm Dinner from Rocky Rocco’s or 6:30pm BINGO only