Intermediate Center Update

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We ask parents and caregivers of 3rd grade students to attend our 3rd grade orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 10th at 5:30 PM.

Come meet our staff and learn about your child's day at school. Our goal is to inform families of practices and procedures that are new as students transition to 3rd grade and upper elementary school. This is an important way to strengthen our home-school partnership.

On Thursday, Oct 3 at 5:30 PM, we invite all 4th and 5th grade students and their families to come to school and learn more about their child's teachers, academic goals, specials classes, and school programs. We would love to see all 4th and 5th grade families attend and continue building a strong school-home relationship with this year’s teachers.

This week, we start our fall assessments using Fastbridge.The Fastbridge assessment is a computer-adaptive assessment that is administered in the Fall, Winter, and Spring each year measuring student progress and growth in reading and math. This assessment complements state and classroom-level assessments that are used to monitor progress in student learning, inform curriculum development, and guide programming decisions.

During fall conferences, you will receive a copy of the Fastbridge Family Report.

For our first spriit day, we are showing our school pride. Students are encouraged to wear their Mount Horeb Viking gear to school on Friday.

Policy #443.5

Technology needed for learning is available for all students in the classroom.

• Any cell phones or other personal devices brought to school need to be turned off and left in the student’s cubby until dismissal.
• Smart watches may be worn if they are set to “school mode” and are not used to send messages or play games.
• School phones will be used if contact with family is needed. Students will go to the office to make a phone call home.
• No electronic devices are permitted at recess.

Sept. 10 - Third Grade Orientation - 5:30-6:45

Sept. 18 - IC School Photo Day

Oct. 3 - 4th & 5th Grade Open House - 5:30-6:45

Oct. 4 - Homecoming

Oct. 16 - Unity Day (Wear Orange)

Oct. 17 - IC Photo Retakes

Oct. 24-25 - No School

Oct. 31 - Fall Parties

Nov. 6 - End of First Quarter

Nov. 12 & 14 - Parent-Teacher Conferences

Nov. 22 - 5th Grade Music Program - 2pm, HS Auditorium

Nov. 27-29 - No School

Dec. 6 - IC Orchestra Debut Concert - 4pm, IC Location TBD

Dec. 20 - Winter Parties and All School Bingo

Dec. 23-Jan. 1 - Winter Break

Jan. 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Teacher In-Service - No School

Jan. 24 - End of First Semester

Feb. 14 - Friendship Parties

Feb. 28 - No School (Make-up day if needed)

March 7 - 4th Grade Music Program - 2pm, HS Auditorium

March 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 24-28 Spring Break

April 4 - End of Third Quarter

April 18 - No School

April 22 - Earth Day

April 25 - 3rd Grade Music Program - 2:00 PM, HS Auditorum
May 1 - 4th and 5th Grade Orchestra Concert - 7:00 PM, HS Auditorium

May 5-9 - Staff Appreciation Week

May 26 - Memorial Day - No School

May 27 - 5th Grade Tie Dye - Volunteers Needed

May 28 - 4th Grade Tie Dye - Volunteers Needed

May 29 - 3rd Grade Tie Dye - Volunteers Needed

June 6 - Field Day - Volunteers Needed

June 11 - Last Day of School

Speak Up, Speak Out is a free statewide threat reporting tipline available to all Wisconsin schools, providing students with immediate, accessible confidential adult support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. SUSO harnesses the power of bystanders, addresses concerns early, and provides opportunities for early intervention and harm prevention. SUSO gives students a tool to break the culture of silence and connect with adults who can help.

How to report:
* Call 911 if this is an emergency or a crime in progress.
* Go to https://speakup.widoj.gov/ and “Submit a Tip”
* Download the Speak Up, Speak Out app from the Apple Store or Google Play
* Call 1-800-MY-SUSO-1 to speak to a live, trained SUSO Analyst (does not receive texts)
* Text “SUSO” to 738477 to receive a link to our anonymous P3 tip form

Every little bit helps, and there's no more cutting out!

Use the Box Tops for Education app to submit your receipt (paper or digital) and select the IC. We get $0.10 for every General Mills item you submit, and sometimes there are great bonuses for $4 or $5. Check out what products qualify here.

We use the money raised for school celebrations and recess equipment like kickballs, basketballs, chalk, etc. We'd really appreciate your support in this program. Thank you for considering!!

Need social-emotional support for your child? Need to problem-solve or check-in with our Student Services team members? We have a team of highly qualified staff who stand on the ready to support you and your student. You can call the main office at 437-7406 to be connected to our team, or you can send them an email directly.

Dean of Students: Megan Erickson, ericksonmegan@mhask.k12.wi.us

School Counselor: Buddy Sigmon, sigmonbuddy@mhasd.k12.wi.us

School Social Workers: Sophie Langkamp, langkampsophia@mounthorebschools.org, and Megan Handrick, handrickmegan@mhasd.k12.wi.us (Note - Megan Handrick is starting the school year on leave. Please contact Sophie Langkamp.)

School Psychologist: Patrick Kumke, kumkepatrick@mhasd.k12.wi.us

School Nurse: Christy Staats, staatschristy@mhasd.k12.wi.us

Intermediate Center Mission: Working together to develop lifelong learning skills in an encouraging environment where everyone is ensured high levels of learning.

Viking Vision - We see a school where:

• Our environment and practices are safe and positive for all.
• Learning is a lifelong process that involves the whole child and their well-being.
• Staff collaborate with each other to identify and best support all student needs.
• Students are resourceful problem solvers.

Principal: Katie Hauge

Secretary: Christine Swiggum

Website: mounthorebschools.org/schools/intermediate
Address: 200 Hanneman Blvd, Mount Horeb, WI
Office Phone: 608-437-7406; Attendance Phone - 608-437-7200 Option 3