Southview Elementary

School Calendar Update- Elementary Students Only

Kindergarten through 5th grade students will NOT have school on Thursday, October 24th.

This change has been made to provide the time necessary for Elementary Level teachers to complete training necessary for implementing the state mandated Early Literacy Benchmark system beginning this January. The Wisconsin Department of Education made districts aware on July 15 of the mandated system, after our 2024-25 calendar had been set. Professional Development dates that were already set have been committed to other required training that we are not able to change.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

Susan Kern, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Katie Coppenbarger, Director of Curriculum and 4K

• ARRIVAL

Parent Drop-Off Information
Location: Playground gate entrance on A Street
Time: 7:20 AM - 7:35 AM

Important Reminders:

• Safety Patrol: Please be mindful of the safety patrol students at the crosswalks on A Street and Wisconsin Street.

• Stop Sign: Make sure to come to a complete stop at the 4-way stop sign.

• Pull Forward: Pull all the way forward when dropping off your child(ren).

• Quick Drop-Off: The drop-off area is for quick drop-offs only. Please avoid long goodbyes, tying shoes, brushing hair, etc., to keep traffic flowing smoothly.

• Curbside Exit: Have your child(ren) exit on the curbside to avoid walking through moving traffic.

• After 7:35 AM: If you arrive after 7:35 AM and the gate is closed, please drop off at the main entrance (Door 1).

Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and efficient drop-off process!

• DISMISSAL

• Walkers and bike riders who are not being met by an adult will exit the playground doors and depart through the main gate on the playground.

• Pickups will be escorted out to the main entrance at the end of the day. Please have your orange signs clearly displayed when picking up (walk up or drive up). Here is a short video about our pickup process. Please don't enter the loop until 2:20 to keep our fire lane open. Thank you!!

  If you need more orange Pick-Up ID's please just let the office know.

• Please continue to notify the office of changes to who will be picking up your child(ren). The adult may ask to see ID if the adult is unfamiliar.

• Students riding the bus will remain in classrooms until their bus line is at their classroom.
  

• Please use the crosswalk

End of the Day Pick-Up Video..

If your child is going to be absent or tardy for any reason, please call the office by 8:30 a.m. School starts at 7:43 am. Any student who arrives after 7:43 am is considered tardy.

Anytime a child changes their way home, a note must be sent. Parents need to have a plan in place for their child after school. Phone calls are discouraged but if a change needs to be called in, PLEASE call the office by 1:00 to insure that the message gets delivered to the classroom.

VERY IMPORTANT: If there is a change for that day, please do not contact the teacher. Teachers are busy in the classroom and not always able to check their devices. There could also be a sub in the classroom so please call the office to insure that your child gets the message.

If your child's transportation after school changes daily or isn't consistent, please provide a calendar for the teacher and the office. This eliminates any questions on where a child goes on a daily basis.

FEES: If you've gotten some notices about unpaid fees, you can pay your child's fees online through the Parent Portal or you can send payment with your child to school.

Kindergarten fees $4

1st grade fees $13.00

2nd grade fees $12.50

3rd grade fees $5.00

4th grade fees $9.25

5th grade fees $5.00

ONLINE REGISTRATION: Please make sure that you fill out the required annual OnLine Registration for your child. Once you log into your parent portal, go to Online Registration in the lower left hand corner. You can update your family information and complete several permissions for each child. You must "submit" your online registration for it to be complete. If you have any further questions or need further help, please feel free to contact our districts help desk at 715-726-2413. If you don't have access to a computer, the front office is equipped with one for you to use.

This is required annually. The district doesn't have permission to take students on fieldtrips if this isn't completed.

BUS TRANSPORTATION

All student rerouting requests will originate at Chippewa Yellow Bus Company. 715-726-2454. Student rerouting requests require a 24-hour notice and approval by the bus company. This includes one time and/ or occasional rerouting requests.

If students afternoon transportation plans vary week to week, please provide the teacher and the office with a monthly calendar to insure that your child gets to their intended location.

Please click HERE to go to the district's school bus transportation page.

Please see a list of daycare's that partner with the Chippewa Falls School District.

As we enjoy our Fall, we want to let parents know about the guidelines we follow around temperatures and outdoor apparel. We ask that our students wear long sleeves and pants when the temperature is below 50 degrees. This may mean students wear pants over shorts or under a dress or skirt in the morning and can wear shorts or dress or skirt when they go out to recess later in the day and the temperature is 50 or above.

Also, during the colder months, some students still prefer to wear shorts to PE. This is something that is acceptable. However, we ask that students wear pants over their shorts before and after PE. When the snow flies, we encourage all students to wear winter coats, gloves/mittens, hats, boots and snow pants so they are staying warm and dry while playing outside. Further, that outdoor gear protects the clothes underneath so when our students are back in the building they are able to be focused on their learning and not on their damp pants, socks, etc.

If your child is in need of colder weather apparel or footwear, please reach out to your child's teacher so we work together to meet that need.

October 3 Vision screening-all students

October 3 wear grade specific colors for school-side picture

October 8 Bright Smiles-fluoride (for those students that sign up)

October 14 PTO Meeting 6:00 pm

October 16 Picture Retakes

October 17 Hearing Screening-KG and 2nd Grade students

October 18 School Spirit Day-Wear Southview apparel or red/black/white

October 22 RCU Opens

October 24 NO SCHOOL FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS- Teacher Training

October 25 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS- Staff Professional Development Day

October 28 Comfy/Cozy Day

October 30 Flu Vaccination Clinic-partnering with Chippewa County Public Health-free to students

October 31 Wear Orange & Black and/or a costume

November 1 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS- Staff Work Day

November 7 Evening Conferences 3:00-7:00 pm

November 8 Team Up Against Hunger .50 and wear your favorite team apparel. Proceeds go towards our work with Agnes' Table

November 11 PTO Meeting 6:00 pm

November 11 Wear Red/White & Blue in honor of Veteran's Day

November 12 Evening Conferences 3:00-7:00 pm

November 14 Donuts with Grown Ups. Wear Southview apparel or red/black/white

November 22 Flannel Friday

November 23 PTO Craft Fair 9:00 am-3:00 pm

November 25-29 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS- Staff Professional Development Days/Thanksgiving Break

December 2 Comfy/Cozy Day

December 9 PTO Meeting 6:00 pm

December 13 5th Grade Volleyball tournament 9:30 am- Southview gym

December 13 Flannel Friday

December 18 1st Grade Concert-2:00 in the gym-no students invited

December 19 2nd Grade Concert-9:20 in the gym-no students invited

December 20 Wear Red & Green

December 23-January 1 NO SCHOOL-Holiday Break

January 2 School Resumes for staff and students. Comfy/Cozy Day

January 13 PTO Meeting 6:00 pm

January 16 Bright Smiles-fluoride (for those students that sign up)

January 17 Flannel Friday. First Semester Ends

January 20 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS/ Staff Work Day

January 21 Comfy/Cozy Day

February 6 CLLC/PTO Family Event 5:30-7:00 at Southview

February 10 PTO Meeting 6:00 pm

February 11 3rd & 4th Grade Concert 10:00 in the gym-no students invited

February 14 Valentine's Day. Wear Red, Pink & White

February 17 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS- Staff Professional Development Day

February 18 Comfy/Cozy

February 27 Evening Conferences 3:00-7:00 pm

March 4 Evening Conferences 3:00-7:00 pm

March 7 Wear Southview apparel or red/black/white

March 10-14 NO SCHOOL-Spring Break

March 17 PTO Meeting 6:00 pm

March 17 Wear Green

March 28 Flannel Friday

March 31 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS- Staff Work Day

April 1 Comfy/Cozy Day

April 14 PTO Meeting 6:00 pm

April 14-17 Bright Smiles Sealants (for those students that sign up)

April 18 NO SCHOOL-Good Friday

April 21 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS-Staff Professional Development Day

April 29 Last Day for RCU

April 30 5th Grade Concert 2:00 in the gym-all students invited (Updated date)

May 2 School Lunch Hero Day- Dress like a Super-Hero

May 12 PTO Meeting 6:00 pm

May 19 Kindergarten Concert in the Music Room KB-12:30 KR 1:15-no students invited

May 23 Talent Show. Wear Southview apparel or red/black/white

May 20 5th Grade Track & Field

May 26 NO SCHOOL-Memorial Day

June 3 PTO Fun Day. Our Future is Bright. Wear Bright Colors

June 4 Last Day of School for Students

June 5 Staff Work Day

1st Grade Concert

Wednesday, December 18 @2:00

Southview gym

2nd Grade Concert

Thursday, December 19th @ 9:20 am in the gym

3rd & 4th Grade Concert

Tuesday, February 11th @ 10:00

Southview gym

5th grade concert

Wednesday, April 30 @2:00 (note new date)

Southview Gym

Kindergarten performances in the music room- May 19

Limit 2 adults/child

• 12:30- Mrs. Bauer

• 1:15- Mrs. Rogge

Contact Ms. Haley Corcoran with any questions

corcorha@chipfalls.org

Your child's pictures or proofs were sent home 2 weeks ago.

Parents still need to order pictures? Strawbridge's NEW Code Lookup Tool is now available. You can simply scan the QR code and follow the directions to access your child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.*

Southview's code is FM442628

Please see the QR Code below. If at any time you have questions about the Code Lookup or are having difficulty navigating the site, you can still reach out to their Customer Service team via the Live Chat on their website, www.strawbridge.net

We appreciate you choosing Strawbridge Studios as your school picture provider. We look forward to seeing you at your next picture day!

Picture Retake Day will be October 16. If you're not happy with your child(s) school pictures, please return the pictures on October 16 and you are able to have them retaken at no additional charge. If a student missed picture day on September 3rd, please have them taken on retake day. Pictures don't need to be purchased but all students will have their picture taken for student record purposes.

Elementary lunch: $2.25

Elementary breakfast .35

Milk only: .35

Adult lunch $4.00. Parents are able to eat a school lunch or bring your own if visiting your child for lunch. Please call ahead if you want a school lunch so food service is prepared.

Please add money to your student's lunch account or complete a free and reduced meal application prior to the start of the school year.

Money can be

1. Deposited through the IC parent portal, under the food service tab (preferred method)

2. Dropped off or mailed to 1130 Miles St., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729.

3. Dropped off at school or sent with your child and directed to the office.

You can also set up automatic payments under my accounts, recurring payments. This will automatically deposit money when the balance gets low or on a set basis (monthly, weekly)

Apply for meal benefits online through IC parent portal or complete a paper application. If you have already received a letter indicating you qualify for free or reduced price meals no further steps are needed.

Menus, meal prices, links to the application and other information about our food service program can be found here.

Welcome Back Picnic- We celebrated the start of our year with food, fun, friends and community! Thank you to all who participated.

My Local Deals Fundraiser: This is a fundraiser that offers great deals and a nice profit with minimal work for students and families. The books sell for only $20 and Southview keeps an incredible $14 of that! This is an excellent way to help our school because this is a product that ANYONE can use. With coupons for free food, free groceries, restaurants, golf, hair care, car care and more, there is sure to be something in the book for everyone. Not only can you help Southview, you can save you and your friends some money! Best of all, with the locally owned businesses throughout the book, we are helping give a boost to our local economy!!

Any student that sells 3 books or more will receive a Southview Bears T-shirt!! Please return the form that was sent home with payment by Tuesday, October 1st. If you need another order form, please contact the office.

Please make checks payable to My Local Deals.

If you have any questions or need a book for one of their other areas, please call or text John at 715-556-2702. They have books for the Wausau, La Crosse, Hudson and Rice Lake areas.

Please join us at an upcoming PTO meeting! Meetings are held at 6:00 pm. This is a great time to hear about upcoming activities at Southview and ask any questions you may have. All are welcome!!

Monday, October 14

Monday, November 11

Monday, December 9

Monday, January 13

Monday, February 10

Monday, March 17

Monday, April 14

Monday, May 12

Find us on Facebook "Southview Elementary PTO Chippewa Falls". Click "request" to join.

Each year our PTO puts together a directory for families to voluntarily complete that is shared with all families to use for setting up playdates, sending party invites, etc. We encourage families who are wanting their information to be shared to complete the online directory form below.

The directory will be shared with families a few times a year via Infinite Campus Messenger and Classroom DOJO.

Southview 2024-2025 PTO Directory

As we begin to enjoy our Fall, I wanted to send out a reminder about the guidelines we follow around temperatures and outdoor apparel.

We ask that our students wear 2 layers on top and pants when the temperature is below 50 degrees. This may mean students wear pants over shorts or under a dress or skirt in the morning and can wear shorts or dress or skirt when they go out to recess later in the day and the temperature is 50 or above. Also, during the colder months, some students still prefer to wear shorts to PE. This is something that is acceptable. However, we ask that students wear pants over their shorts before and after PE.

When the snow flies, we encourage all students to wear winter coats, gloves/mittens, hats, boots and snow pants so they are staying warm and dry while playing outside. Further, that outdoor gear protects the clothes underneath so when our students are back in the building they are able to be focused on their learning and not on their damp pants, socks, etc.

If your child is in need of colder weather apparel or footwear, please reach out to your child's teacher so we work together to meet that need.

Thank you for your help as we make the transition into colder days ahead. Should any concerns arise at school, we will reach out. Take care and be well.

Health Services Registration Letter

*Immunization Reminder*

State Law requires that all immunizations be up-to-date within 30 days of entering the school system. New students will be asked to complete the immunization card at registration, all others are requested to notify the school nurse when your child receives additional immunizations. Waivers for personal, religious, or health reasons remain an option for parents.

Immunization Requirements 24/25

Immunization Waiver

From Health Services:

Here are some important guidelines to consider when you hear those words, “I feel sick; I don’t want to go to school today.” These guidelines are the standards of practice the CFAUSD School Nurses follow for the comfort and safety of all of our students and staff.

Keep your student home if any of the following apply:

Temperature over 100.4 degrees in the last 24 hours. If you suspect that they may be sick, please check their temperature with a thermometer before sending them to school. If they have a fever it is not appropriate to send them to school, even if you give them acetaminophen or ibuprofen and their fever breaks. Your child will still be contagious to other children and will also not be feeling well enough to learn. Coming to school sick (and possibly contagious) not only exposes other children to the illness, but also delays your child’s healing time. Once the medicine wears off and the fever returns, your child must be picked up anyway, and valuable healing time has been lost. Children must be fever-free for 24 hours, without the use of medicine, before returning to school.

Vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours - If the vomiting or diarrhea happen more than once that day, or if they are associated with fever, you must keep your child home. Even if these things happen only one time before school starts and your child feels better immediately afterwards, it is still wise to watch for a few hours to see if it happens again before sending them on to class. If your child is spending all of their time at school feeling sick, then not much learning is taking place!

An unexplained rash - Anytime a rash is associated with fever, the child may not come to school until that fever is gone for 24 hours without medication. Sometimes a rash is a sign of a contagious disease such as chickenpox. Sometimes rashes are not contagious, but are uncomfortable and itchy from contact with something the child is allergic to.

It is recommended that your student stays home if the following apply:

• Headache, cough, sore throat, or congestion severe enough to interfere with attention to school work.
• Flare ups from asthma that would make it difficult to work in school.

DOCTOR NOTES FOR LIMITATIONS/RESTRICTIONS IN SCHOOL:

If your child has an injury or a health issue that requires limitations or restrictions while in school, the district requires a note from the doctor with the restrictions. If the note does not have a date when normal activities can be restarted, a note will also be required to allow the student to again participate in activities.

Treats in the Classroom:

The health office requests that any treats brought in to school for birthdays, parties, or any other special occasions should be store bought with a clear nutrition label. There are certain students and staff with health conditions that may require dietary accommodations and it's important that they are able to review a food's nutrition label before choosing to omit or consume certain foods.

Please also be mindful about choosing treats that may contain tree nuts and/or peanuts for your student's classroom. There may be other students in your child's classroom who may have a severe nut allergy. If you are wondering whether your child is in a nut free classroom, please inquire with your student's classroom teacher or the health office.

Important Health Office Dates!!

Thursday, October 3-Vision screening for all grades

Thursday, October 17-Hearing screening for KG and 2nd Grade)

Wednesday, October 30-Flu Clinic

Friday, February 14-Human Growth & Development Lesson-5th Grade): tentative date

Bright Smiles Dates:

October 8-Fluoride

January 16-Fluoride

April 14-17-Sealants

Caitlin Maranell BSN, RN

Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District

District Wide Registered Nurse

715-738-2660 ext. 3543

maranecr@chipfalls.org

Walkers: Please remind children to refrain from crossing streets at points other than at the designated crossings. The safety patrol workers are on the corners to aid in the safety of our students so please only cross the streets where the crossing guards are positioned. Students are to conduct themselves in a proper and safe manner at all times.

Bikers: For safety reasons, once on school property, children need to walk their bikes to the bike racks. They are NOT to ride their bikes on the crosswalks.

If you would like to volunteer to help out in the classroom or go on any field trips, you must fill out the proper online form. Please click HERE to be taken to our Volunteer Information webpage. Please note that once the online form is submitted, it could take up to 2 weeks to fully process so please allow ample time before you volunteer for the first time. The link is always open so feel free to fill it out at your earliest convenience. If you will be volunteering in a classroom or chaperoning on a field trip, please make child care arrangements for your younger children. When you are volunteering, you will be responsible for supervising specific students and we need your attention directed to those students at all times. This means that we are NOT able to allow for siblings to attend school sponsored field trips. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

The district adopted a new volunteer management system last spring so many parents are already on file and approved to volunteer for the 2024-25 school year. That approval is good for 1 year so for those parents that are already in the new system, you will get an email 30 days prior to its expiration date, reminding you to reapply. The email will come from RAPTOR TECHNOLOGIES and will go to the email address that they have on file for you.

Please share your name and the role you serve at Southview: Heather Rogge, Kindergarten Teacher

How long have you been an educator at Southview? 22 years

Introduce your family: Husband, Adam. Children: Evan, Seth, Ashton

Share how you enjoy spending your time outside of school: I love to read and run and spend time with my dog. My boys are involved in sports so we spend a lot of time watching them and cheering them on.

Who or what inspires you? My kids made me want to be the teacher I would want THEM to have

What is your favorite book? It's ever-evolving because I read a lot but I have enjoyed the Harry Potter series several times over.

Share something "interesting" about yourself: I like to sing and sometimes perform at the Heyde Center for the Arts.

Please share your name and the role you serve at Southview: Erin Anderson, 1st grade teacher

How long have you been an educator at Southview? 14 years

Introduce your family: My husband Charlie, two sons Jameson (5) and Jaxson (8).

Share how you enjoy spending your time outside of school: I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy golfing, volleyball and softball.

Who or what inspires you? My family

What is your favorite book? Too many to choose from

Share something "interesting" about yourself: I will be inducted into the UW-Stout Hall of Fame for softball. That will happen this month.

Starting Tuesday, October 22, Royal Credit Union School $ense will be open at Southview Elementary every Tuesday morning! Student team members have been hired from 5th grade classes and are being trained to help young savers with their deposits.

Why should you SAVE with Royal School $ense?

 Saving at school is fun!

 Kids earn a prize for every fourth deposit!

 It’s easy to bring a deposit to school each week!

 It’s a great way to raise money for your school!

How does saving at school help raise money for Southview?

Your school earns $250 for every 500 deposits. Last year Royal Credit Union donated $250 to Southview because of student deposits!

How can I get my student started saving at school?

There are two easy ways to get started:

1. Open accounts online: Use this link www.rcu.org/schoolaccounts and click: Open an Account with Royal. –or –

2. Stop by any Royal Credit Union office: Our friendly team members will be happy to help!

Check out our HOW TO video HERE

Bonus! When you sign your child up for a new School $ense account, Royal deposits the first $5!

If my child already has a Royal Credit Union account, how can they start saving with School $ense?

Good news! If your child saved at school last year, they should continue to use the same pouch each

year, but if they need a new one, click HERE to request a pouch for your student to use to save at

school!

We welcome your questions about Royal School $ense and how you can get your child started saving at school. Please contact me at:

Rachel Orlovsky

rachel.orlovsky@rcu.org

If you live in the Chippewa Falls School District and have concerns about your 3 or 4-year-old’s speech, language, or development, please plan to attend our screening event.

Screening Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Time: 3pm to 6 pm

Where: Southview Elementary 615 A Street Chippewa Falls, WI

No appointment is necessary for the screening. Screening should take approximately 15 minutes depending upon the number of children attending. Come anytime within the times listed above. Please contact district speech/language pathologists with any questions.

Vicki Johnson at 715-726-2414 ext. 5040 or

Ann Seibel at 715-726-2414 ext. 3032

**Children who already have an IEP do not need to attend.

The 2024-25 school year is off to a great start and On-Site Chiropractic is excited to be part of so many kids’ school days. It’s been fun getting to see our returning students and hear about their summers, and we look forward to getting to know this year's new students that have started chiropractic care.

Fall brings the changing of the seasons and cooler weather. Sometimes it also brings on seasonal allergies. The sneezing, stuffy nose and congestion are all uncomfortable but did you know that chiropractic can help with those symptoms? An adjustment can ease congestion & relieve sinus pressure. Chiropractic care also helps strengthen the immune system by correcting misalignments in the spine, especially the neck. It allows the spinal nerves and brain to communicate better, meaning the body has a better chance against allergens.

Upon request, the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District is required to evaluate a child for eligibility for special education services. A request for evaluation is known as a referral. When the district receives a referral, the district will appoint an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to determine if the child has a disability, and if the child needs special education services. The district locates, identifies, and evaluates all children with disabilities who are enrolled by their parents in private (including religious) schools, elementary schools and secondary schools located in the school district.

A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker, or administrator of a social agency who reasonably believes a child brought to him or her for services is a child with a disability has a legal duty to refer the child, including a homeless child, to the school district in which the child resides. Before referring the child, the person making the referral must inform the child's parent that the referral will be made.

Others, including parents, who reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability may also refer the child, including a homeless child, to the school district in which the child resides.

Referrals must be in writing and include the reason why the person believes the child is a child with a disability. Please contact the following when you have a referral:

Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District

Linda Hanson, Special Education Office (715)726-2414 ext. 3002

Email: tiltondk@chipfalls.org
Website: https://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/southview/
Location: 615 A Street, Chippewa Falls, WI
Phone: 715-726-2411