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Dear Parents and Caregivers,

I hope you're enjoying the beautiful weather this weekend. All of our Otters had a great week of learning and getting to know each other. Our teachers have done a fantastic job introducing fun ways for students to learn about The Otter Way—"Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Kind." This weekend, ask your kiddo how they can show "The Otter Way" at home!

I also want to take a moment to share some important information about the November 2024 Referendum. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the referendum content on the Sun Prairie Area School District website. You can also watch this video, which explains the reasons why our District and Board of Education are going to referendum in November. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Nicholas Reichhoff, our Assistant Superintendent of Operations, at nfreich@sunprairieschools.org.

Thank you so much for your constant support. Have a great weekend!

Un abrazo,

Mrs. Bell

Dress up like tourists with tropical prints for this vacation-themed day!

The Otter Gear store is open! Click here to purchase some Otter swag for you and your family!

“These Parent/Caregiver Curriculum Guides, available in English and Spanish, were created in collaboration with teachers, school social workers, school counselors and administration to provide guidance about child development, end of year learning goals, and how families can support learning through activities outside of school. We welcome our families. We honor what you bring to our learning community. We want to partner with you in ways that help your child.”

Thursday, September 19 | VACATION DAY! Dress up like tourists with tropical prints for this vacation themed day

Friday, September 20 | Ice Cream Social, 5 - 7:30 pm, by the playground. Sign up here to volunteer

Upcoming Events

• Picture Day | September 24
• Otter Trot | October 3
• No School | October 4
• SCO meeting | October 8
• Fall Festival | October 18

Homecoming is fast approaching, and we’re looking for a parent (or student) to step up and bring Ollie the Otter to life in one of the high school parades! It’s a unique opportunity to engage with the community, spread school spirit, and make the day extra special for the kids and families cheering along the route.

• SPWHS Homecoming Parade: October 9, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
• SPEHS Homecoming Parade: October 17, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

If you're interested, please contact SCO President Tess Weinheimer (meadowviewsco@gmail.com) or Welcome Secretary Kelsey Klug (kjklug@sunprairieschools.org) with any questions

As you might be aware, there has been pertussis exposures throughout the community. The school district is following the CDC guidelines and recommendations to determine the best plan of care for your students.

Symptoms of whooping cough (Pertussis)

Starts with cold-like symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, mild but annoying cough). After about a week, the cough becomes more severe and may cause vomiting and difficulty breathing. Sometimes there is a high pitched whooping sound when breathing in.

• Asymptomatic students who have been in close contact with an individual with pertussis may be eligible for CDC-approved Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. You can call your clinic to discuss getting a visit with one of your providers if they meet criteria.

• Symptomatic patients who have been in close contact with an individual with pertussis should be directed to Urgent Care for testing and treatment.

If you have any questions please contact your child's physician.

From Kelsey Klug | kjklug@sunpraireschools.org

Hello MV parents/caregivers,

If your child will be absent from school OR has an appointment during the day, please call the attendance line (608.478.5000, #1). If you email your student's teacher about their absence or appointment, please include me in your email so I can get the message in a timely manner and forgo giving you a safety arrival call; or have your student in the office ready for you if you need to pick them up for an appointment. We always appreciate you letting us know in advance.

Thank you!

Hello 4K parents,

We extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us at our Open House on Wednesday. It was a pleasure meeting you, and we are thrilled to welcome your little otters next Monday.

In preparation for the upcoming school year, we have thoroughly reviewed safety guidelines with our 4K staff and Director, in alignment with the district's procedures for arrival and dismissal.

For the safety and well-being of all our students, it is imperative that:

** All parents must PARK in the designated parking lot ** and proceed to ** DOOR #1** to either drop off or pick up their 4K students. For safety reasons, children cannot walk to the car with their siblings, and older siblings cannot escort their 4K siblings to Ms. Ali.

In summary: as caregivers, you are required to drop off and pick up your 4K students every day at Door 1.

** Parents are kindly requested to park in the designated parking lot ** and refrain from using the drop-off and pick-up line.

Please not that this message is not for students who take the bus.

We understand that this may pose some inconvenience for some of you. However, please rest assured that as as school district, our foremost priority is the safety and security of every single one of our students.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a secure and nurturing environment for all our young learners.

Warm regards,

Mrs. Bell

English Parent Technology Welcome Letter

English Start-up Guide

Spanish Parent Technology Welcome Letter

Spanish Start-up Guide

We wanted to provide some guidelines regarding birthday treats and appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the well-being and inclusivity of all students. Please take a moment to review the following reminders:

1. Accessibility and Allergies: When bringing in birthday treats, please ensure that the food labels are easily accessible to Kelsey and Madhu, our staff members at the front desk, who are responsible for allergy awareness. This allows them to check for any potential allergens that may affect students in the class.

2. Individually Packed Items: We kindly request that you consider providing individually packed items for birthday treats. This helps with portion control and ensures convenience for distribution. Individually packaged treats also minimize the risk of cross-contamination and promote cleanliness.

3. Non-Food Treats: We encourage you to explore the option of non-food treats for birthdays. Non-food items can be equally enjoyable and are a great way to celebrate while accommodating various dietary preferences and restrictions. Examples include small toys, stickers, pencils, or bookmarks.

4. No Class-Wide Food Items: To maintain a balanced and inclusive approach, we kindly ask that you refrain from providing class-wide food items such as pizzas or hot dishes. This helps prevent any potential disruptions to the regular meal routine and ensures that dietary restrictions are respected.

5. No Balloons: While we understand that balloons are often associated with celebrations, we kindly request that you refrain from bringing balloons to school. This is to maintain a safe and distraction-free environment for all students.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in following these guidelines. By working together, we can create inclusive celebrations that ensure the well-being of every student. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

There is no cell phone usage during school hours. Please click here to review the policy.

Parents and Caregivers,

There have been some changes this summer from the CDC with new guidelines for when your child is sick and should stay home from school. Please see the following:

CDC Guidance

If someone has the following symptoms, they should stay home because their illness could affect their ability to participate in the school and there is concern that they might spread an infection to staff and other students.

• Fever over 100.4 or higher, and/or fever with a new rash
• Vomiting more than twice in the preceding 24 hours
• Diarrhea that causes "accidents", bloody, or results greater than 2 bowel movements above what the student normally experiences in a 24 hour-hour period.
• Skin sores that are draining fluids on an uncovered part of the body and are unable to be covered with bandages.
• Respiratory virus symptoms that are worsening or not improving and not better explained by other causes such as seasonal allergies.

The timeline for when a student can return depends on the nature of the illness. In general, a student returning to school should be well enough to participate in school (can adequately manage improving cough and congestion on their own and not overly fatigued) and care of the returning student should not interfere with the school staff's ability to teach or care for other students.

Parents and caregivers should consult their child healthcare providers with specific questions about their child's condition or recovery.

For the general symptoms described on the stay-at-home-when-sick section, policies can allow return to the school setting when:

• Student has no fever and is not using fever-reducing medicine for at least 24 hours.
• Fever with a new rash has been evaluated by a healthcare provider and fever and resolved.
• Uncovered skin sores are crusted and the student is under treatment from their provider.
• Vomiting has been resolved overnight and the child can hold down food/liquids in the morning.
• Diarrhea has improved, the student is no longer having accidents or is having bowel movements no more than 2 above normal per 24 hours period for the child. Bloody diarrhea should be evaluated by a healthcare provider prior to return.
• Respiratory virus symptoms are getting better overall for at least 24 hours.

Thank you for your assistance to help keep our students healthy throughout the school.

If your student has a fever or is feeling ill, please keep them home and call the attendance line for their absence. 608.478.5000, #1

On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday our school day ends at 2:40; Thursday is at 1:30. Students need to be picked up promptly after dismissal.

Teachers are working very hard to keep students engaged, and always provide a safe and loving environment. Please remind your students to keep practicing the Otter Way:

Be Safe

Be Responsible

Be Kind

• No student may be unlawfully discriminated against in any school programs, activities or in facilities usage because of the student’s sex (gender identity, gender expressions, and non-conformity to gender role stereotypes), color, religion, profession, or demonstration of belief or non-belief, race, national origin (including limited English proficiency), ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, homelessness status, sexual orientation, age, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Harassment is a form of discrimination and shall not be tolerated in the District. It is the responsibility of administrators, staff members and all students to ensure that student discrimination or harassment does not occur.

(SPASD District Policy JB)

If a student or parent/guardian would prefer to have this information translated into Spanish, please contact the District’s us at 608-834-6620. Si un estudiante, padre ó guardian prefiere tener esta información traducida en Español, por favor contactenos en el 608-834-6620.

If a student or parent/guardian would prefer to have this information translated into Hmong, please contact us at 608-834-6630. Yog tus me nyuam lub xiv los yog niam thiab txiv/tus neeg muaj cai saib xyuas tus me nyuam xav tau qhov ntawv ntawm no ua lus Hmoob, thov hais rau peb paub rau ntawm 608-834-6630.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES ON SEX DISCRIMINATION, THE DISTRICT’S TITLE IX COORDINATOR, AND PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING OR FILING A COMPLAINT OF SEX DISCRIMINATION

• The District does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits all forms of unlawful sex discrimination in any education program or activity that the District operates. Title IX’s requirement not to discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity includes, but is not limited to, discrimination affecting students.

To access the relevant policy and procedures you can go to the District’s website. For inquiries regarding how Title IX and the federal Title IX regulations apply to the District please contact the District’s Title IX Coordinator, (the Director of Student Policy & School Operations, 501 S. Bird Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 608-834-6624 or by email at titleixcoordinator@sunprairieschools.org.) (SPASD District Policy AC)

Meadow View Elementary School

200 N. Grand Avenue

608.478.5000