Sandhill E-News
Week of 12/16/2024
A Message From Mr. Johnson:
Hello Sandhill Families,
Here are some updates and reminders as we head into the final week before Winter Break:
Dress-Up Days: We have fun dress-up days planned all this week leading up to break! More information is below.
Stuff the Stockings: This event wrapped up last week, and we’re so proud of the generosity of our Sandhill community. The totals and winning classrooms will be announced this week—stay tuned!
Winter Benchmarking and Reading Plans: If your child (in grades K-3) scored below the 25th percentile in our winter benchmarking, you will likely receive an email from me through NextPath. This is not spam—please take a moment to view the reading plan outlining the supports in place for your child AND acknowledge the plan. This process is a new requirement from Wisconsin’s Act 20, but the primary change is the formalization of these plans. Thank you for helping us meet state requirements and support our students’ learning.
Giving Tree: A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the Giving Tree this year. While our Working for Kids (WFK) group led the effort, it’s truly a team and community-wide event that helps support students in need across SASD. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your ongoing support, and I hope everyone has a wonderful final week before Winter Break!
Warm wishes,
Bob / Mr. Johnson
Antiracism Project: Educating for Equity, December Resources
WFK Updates
Instrument Petting Zoo - Volunteers Needed!
Ms Kettner, our wonderful music teacher, is offering the Instrument Petting Zoo again this year to give our students an opportunity to try all different types of instruments, and she is looking for volunteers! If you are willing/able to help, please check out the sign up link below. Volunteers are needed now through December 19. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY!!
Sign Up to Help with the Instrument Petting Zoo!
VOLUNTEER FOR LUNCH DUTY!
If you are looking for an easy way to help out at school and spend some time with our students, consider volunteering during lunch and/or recess duty!
Sign up for December Lunch/Recess Duty
VOLUNTEER FOR STAFF SNACKS!
We REALLY appreciate all our amazing staff! They show up every day for our kids and go above and beyond for them. As a token of our appreciation, we provide yummy snacks in the TEAM Room on the first Friday of every month. Please take a look at the sign up if you would like to help out with Staff Snacks! Our next Staff Snacks is Friday, January 10!
Sign Up for Staff Snacks - December/January
- If you are interested in helping, but would rather not bring in items, please consider donating through our PayPal account and use an emoji or leave a comment to indicate your donation is to be used for Staff Appreciation. Donate to Sandhill Elementary Working For Kids
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
Did you know we're on Facebook? We post information about upcoming events and other information about what's going on at Sandhill. You can find us @sandhillwfk. Tell your friends and family too!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
December 23 - January 3 / NO SCHOOL
Thanks, again, and have a great weekend!
-Your Sandhill WFK Board
- Kelsey Gleason, Chair
- Maria Wopat, Secretary
- Maggy Adams, Treasurer
- Wesley Thompson, Event Coordinator
- Ali Zietsma, Staff Liaison
- Bob Johnson, Principal
Past Newsletters
Contact Information
Mr. Eilbes - Dean of Students - 877-5422
Ms. Plank - Administrative Assistant - 877-5402
Mrs. Holverson - Health Assistant - 877-5404
Mrs. Dybevik - School Psychologist - 877-5410
Ms. Lawrence - School Counselor - 877-5406
Ms. McDermot - School Social Worker - 877-5423
Email: Bob.Johnson@stoughton.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.stoughton.k12.wi.us/sandhill-elementary-school
Location: 1920 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton, WI, USA
Phone: (608) 877-5400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonschools/
Twitter: @WeAreStoughton