Parent Newsletter

November 26-1st Grade Thanksgiving Fiesta and Kindergarten Tasting Party

November 27-29- No School

December 2- No Junior Kindergarten & PTO Log Cabin Food Day

December 6- Northview Clothing Day

December 7-8 PTO Winter Market Vendor Fair

December 9- PTO Meeting

December 12- JK Gingerbread Night

December 16- Grade Level Concert Rehearsals

December 17- Northview Winter Concert @ HGCA

December 18- Kindergarten Caroling through the schools

December 19- Junior Kindergarten Cookies and Carols

Intervention and Extension:

Our teams are meeting weekly to discuss the extension and intervention needs of our students. Through our Professional Learning Teams, we have formed groups that focus on intervening or extending student learning for 30 minutes, four times a week. On the fifth day, students receive a Social Emotional Learning lesson from the Second Step curriculum.

How to Help:

One way to support our teaching staff at Northview is by regularly checking student take-home folders for any work that needs to be completed or celebrated. We also encourage families to read with their children for at least 20 minutes daily. This can include children reading to a sibling, an adult reading to them, or a combination of both. Building access to books is essential for developing their language and literacy skills.

Northview State Report Card:

Our state report card is now available for the public to see. I am excited to report that Northview has Exceeded Expectations with a score of 78 for the 2023-2024 school year. This score is obtained through a weighted system of achievement, growth, target group outcomes, and on-track to graduation. If you would like to see further break down of the scoring please visit: Report Cards Home | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. While a test is a snapshot in time, it is an indicator that we are doing the right work here at Northview. I could not be more proud to be the principal of Northview Elementary School.

Below I have listed highlights and areas for continued growth.

Highlights:

• Our overall score is the same or better than 70% of k-5 schools in the state
• 70% of our students are advanced or proficient in the area of ELA
• 81% of our students are advanced or proficient in the area of Math
• Student individual growth has increased by 43% from last school year

Areas for continued growth:

• Increase the explicit teaching of ELA through research of curriculum and professional development for staff
• Continue our WIN (What I Need) time and develop more extension groups for children who are excelling in math or reading

Jenna Albrecht is currently in charge of organizing and leading the Book Fair at Northview. She is looking for a co-chair for the Book Fair. Please reach out to Jenna at mcrjenplath@yahoo.com if you are interested in helping out!

Phonics is understanding the relationship between written letters and the sound(s) that they make. Phonics instruction helps children learn the alphabetic principle (the idea that written letters represent spoken sounds). This allows students to be able to decode (sound out) new words. Here are some ideas to help your child build phonics skills at home.

JK/Kindergarten-

Letter Name and Sound Game- https://youtu.be/P8P5-iqFdcE?si=knlm2W650LPtzoY3

Alphabet Bingo- https://youtu.be/bakdkXSxbfg?si=9HeQeoAEDLchFSDc

Kinder

First

Second

Northview celebrated Veterans Day together on November 12th at a school wide assembly. Our 4th graders were highlighted with three student speakers. Each of the student speakers have a close Veteran or active service member in their life that was able to join the assembly to hear their child or grandchild speak. The entire 4th grade sang patriotic songs together led by Mrs. Stowers. The student body participated in turn and talks to discuss what they learned about Veteran's Day. The school and students showed respect and care for the holiday.

We are thrilled to announce a fantastic addition to our elementary art room, a 3D printer donated by Green Industrial! This generous donation will open up a world of creativity and innovation for our young artists, enhancing their learning experiences in ways we can only imagine.

A Game-Changer for Creativity

The 3D printer will allow our students to bring their ideas to life. Imagine the excitement as they design and create unique sculptures, models, and even functional art pieces! This technology fosters creativity and introduces our students to important concepts in design and engineering.

Thank You to Our Donors!

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Green Industrial for their generous contribution. Your support empowers our students and enriches their educational journey. It is donations like yours that make a significant difference in our community and inspire our young artists to explore new possibilities.

Thank You!

• Thank you to everyone who joined us for our November Family Food Nights at Log Cabin Inn and Tom’s Drive In! Your continued participation and generosity allow us to advance our mission of supporting our amazing students, teachers, and families.
• On Friday, November 15, dozens of families joined us for Family Night with the Wisconsin Herd.

We were able to raise a meaningful amount of funds in support of our students and teachers. It

was a fun time for a great cause – a true slam dunk!

• Northview students had an amazing time exchanging books, dressing up in costume, and dancing the night away at our Fall Festival! Thank you to all who joined us for this fun filled evening, and a special thank you to our first and second grade families for supplying delicious treats and refreshments!

Save the Date

• November 25 - December 6 – Holiday Sale: The PTO is excited to once again partner with Dairy Queen and Little Brown Cow Cheese to make your holiday preparations a piece of cake! Place your order for holiday cakes and gift boxes anytime between November 25 – December 6. Orders will be available at the High School for pick-up on Wednesday, December 18 from 3:30pm – 6:00pm.

• Monday, December 2: Family Food Night at Log Cabin: Mark your calendars for our final Family Food Night at Log Cabin. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal and show our appreciation for the amazing support they have provided the PTO over the past two years. Please stop by, bring your family, and help us thank Log Cabin for their generous contributions. We can’t wait to see you there!

• December 7th and 8th – Winter Market! Join us for our 2nd Annual Winter Market at the Howards Grove High School. We will once again feature nearly 50 local vendors. Discover unique hand-made crafts and specialty items perfect for holiday gifts! Follow us on Facebook for more details as the event approaches.
• Monday, December 9 - PTO Meeting: Join us for our monthly PTO Meeting at 5:00pm in the Northview Library. Everyone is welcome! Free babysitting is provided if requested within 72 hours of the meeting. Please contact hgpto@yahoo.com for more information.

Learn More About the PTO!

Take advantage of the opportunity to give back and support your school community by joining the PTO. Interested in learning more, reach out anytime via email or check us out on Facebook!

• Email: Reach out to Stacey Yager, PTO President, at hgpto@yahoo.com for any questions you may have.
• Facebook: Follow us on Facebook (Howards Grove PTO) for all the latest information!

As the winter season approaches, I wanted to take a moment to share some important information regarding our school's policies and expectations for outdoor recess during inclement weather.

First and foremost, please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the cold temperatures. When the weather feels below zero, we will have indoor recess to keep our students safe and comfortable. There is a list of clothing requirements below. Additionally, please provide a separate bag to send any wet clothes home in.

It's also crucial that you label all pieces of your child's winter clothing. Our lost and found tends to grow quite a bit during the winter months, and labeled items make it much easier to return them to their rightful owners.

Finally, here is a quick reference for the ideal clothing for outdoor recess based on temperature:

• 60+ degrees: No outdoor clothing needed
• 50-59 degrees: Spring-type jacket or sweatshirt, long pants
• 40-49 degrees: Jacket, long pants, close-toed shoes
• 1-39 degrees: Winter coat, gloves, hat, snow pants, boots
• Below zero: Indoor Recess

If a child arrives at school without the necessary items, such as a coat, hat, gloves, snow pants, or boots, we will do our best to provide them with what they need. However, our supply of extra winter gear is limited, and we may not always have the right size or item available.

In the event that your child is missing critical winter clothing, we will first try to find them something suitable from our lost and found or extra supplies. If we are unable to do so, we may need to call you to bring the necessary items to school. This is to ensure your child's safety and comfort during outdoor recess.

I understand that acquiring all the required winter gear can be a financial burden for some families. If you are in need of assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to the school. We have resources available to help provide winter clothing for students who need it.

Thank you for your attention to these important winter weather details. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Northview’s character trait for the month of November is Gratitude. Students will learn what it means to be thankful for all different aspects of our lives by practicing having an Attitude of Gratitude! Students are learning that staying in the present moment and focusing on gratitude practices is a great way to regulate our emotions and maintain a positive outlook on life and learning. Students have been enjoying participating in daily gratitude challenges!

Additionally, to help us develop our gratitude muscle, all students at Northview were invited to complete an optional activity that highlights the veterans in their life. We had numerous students return the worksheet and they are hanging up around our building. It’s been really fun seeing all of the pictures and the information has sparked some great conversation. Thank you to all you veterans out there! We are grateful for you!

Email: sellinger@hgtigers.com
Website: https://www.hgtigers.org/
Location: 902 Tyler Road, Howards Grove, WI, USA
Phone: 920-565-4457

The School District of Howards Grove does not discriminate in the employment of staff on the basis of any characteristic protected under State or Federal law including, but not limited to, race, color, age, sex, creed or religion, handicap or disability, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. (Board Policy 4122)