May 15-31, 2019
Quick Info:
School Hours: As of 2/25/19 8:30AM - 3:25PM Doors Will Open At: 8:20 - Breakfast 8:20 - Front of School Entry 8:30 - Classes Begin Lunch Hours: Kindergarten: 11:15-11:45 Grade 1: 11:45-12:15 Grade 2: 12:30-1:00 Grade 3: 12:15-12:45 Grade 4: 12:45-1:15 Howard Elementary Phone Numbers: ATTENDANCE: 920-662-9732 MAIN LINE: 920-662-9700 School Fees/Field Trip Fees: Online Payments |
Important Upcoming Dates & RemindersI
May 22-23 - 2nd Grade MAPS Testing
May 21-23 - 3rd Grade MAPS Testing
May 22 & 23 - 4th Grade MAPS Testing
May 27 - No School (Memorial Day)
May 28 - 4th Grade Madison Field Trip
May 29 - 3rd Grade Barlow Museum / High Cliff State Park Field Trip
May 30 - 2nd-4th Grades Titletown Field Trip
May 31 - VIP Day
June 3 - 2nd Grade Wildlife Sanctuary Field Trip
June 4 - Field Day
June 6 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (Early Release @ 1:25pm)
May 21-23 - 3rd Grade MAPS Testing
May 22 & 23 - 4th Grade MAPS Testing
May 27 - No School (Memorial Day)
May 28 - 4th Grade Madison Field Trip
May 29 - 3rd Grade Barlow Museum / High Cliff State Park Field Trip
May 30 - 2nd-4th Grades Titletown Field Trip
May 31 - VIP Day
June 3 - 2nd Grade Wildlife Sanctuary Field Trip
June 4 - Field Day
June 6 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (Early Release @ 1:25pm)
Breakfast & Lunch Menu Link
Pay for lunch here! Lunch/Recess Schedule Parents are welcome to join us for lunch. We ask that you please call prior to 9:00am, the morning of, IF you would like to purchase a school hot lunch. |
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A huge shout out and Special Thanks to Shotgun and Charli from WNCY100 for their special visit today. The kids loved the books you read and your expression was fun and engaging! It was truly to a great start to our week! CORRECTION TO THE GETTING READY FOR LINEVILLE SUMMER SCHOOL CLASS:
Getting Ready For Lineville Intermediate School – (Grade 5 and new Intermediate school students) 8:30-12 noon each session. Please sign up for only 1 session. August 20th OR August 21st. Where will my locker be located? How do I work a combination lock? What classes will I be taking? Will I be able to find my classes without getting lost? Activities will include tours of the intermediate school, practicing locker combinations, learning about the intermediate school structure and schedule. Students will be able to meet most of the 5th grade staff so there is a familiar face and smile on the first day of school. At 11 o’clock, adults will join students for a Passport experience giving the students more time to practice getting around and show off what they have learned! This time will also be an alternative “Open House” time allowing for parent(s) to meet teachers and everyone to set up their lockers! Using this time eliminates the need to come during the hectic district Open House night. Students will get a head start and feel much more comfortable transitioning to the Intermediate School by taking this class. (Students should enroll in only 1 session). New Year = New Email addresses for Howard-Suamico School District Staff
Starting December 26, 2018 all HSSD email addresses will end a new extension: @hssdschools.org and our website address will also become www.hssdschools.org. During the transition, former email addresses (ending in @hssd.k12.wi.us) will work for a limited time to receive email. We will be testing the new addresses in early January to double check that emails aren’t caught up in recipients’ spam filters. Stay tuned for updates after the holidays. |
MAPS Testing for 2nd - 4th grade will take place in May. Here are some test taking tips:
*Eat a good breakfast! *Get at least 9 hours of sleep. *Use positive encouragement for your child to do the best they can. Test 2nd & 4th Grade Dates 3rd Grade Dates MAP Testing - Reading 5/22/19 AM 5/21 3G; 5/22 3L & 3D MAP Testing - Math 5/23/19 AM 5/21 3D; 5/22 3G; 5/23 3L NOTICE - CHANGE OF DATE: Due to the State Forward testing dates, we have rescheduled the VIP Day from April 18 to May 31. Additional information will be communicated via the family folders in early May. In the meantime, please mark May 31st on your calendar.
Student Council will be sponsoring an ABC Countdown for the last 26 days of school. Each of the last 26 days of school will be represented by a letter of the alphabet and a corresponding activity. Some days will require participation from home. Others will merely require attendance. The bolded dates are the ones that require home participation. We hope you enjoy this celebration of a great school year. Click HERE to see the calendar of the last 26 days of school activities.
Student Council Special Days
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From your School Board
[email protected] STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD Please enjoy this article from outgoing Student Rep to the Board – Abbi Bender! In a culture constantly motivated by change and innovation, the Howard-Suamico School District and Board of Education prove time and time again that they are unafraid of the fast-paced progress headed for the education system. With the help of a hardworking administrative team, the passionate and dedicated school board members take on big undertakings in adapting our district to better fit the needs of the 21st Century in stride. For thirteen years, the Howard Suamico Board of Education has included the vital position of a non-voting student representative at each biweekly board meeting to be a direct link from the student body to board members. During the 2018/19 school year, I, Abbi Bender, was honored with the opportunity to fill this position. My term comes to an end on May 20, 2019 and I am incredibly proud to have been a part of such an innovative and passionate board that strives to better the education of all students, and ultimately improve the community as a whole. The end of my term on the school board coincides with a lot of ends in my life. In a couple of short weeks, I will become a graduate from the Howard Suamico School District and end my time as a high school student. To me, it is easy to reflect on the major changes I have seen throughout my education; I have vivid memories of giving presentations on overhead projectors in kindergarten, the implementation of the first SMART Boards in my second grade class, and where classroom technologies are now, giving my peers and I the opportunity to create and learn from dynamic and interactive presentations on two screens and personal devices. It is harder, however, to recognize some of the smaller changes developing overtime through dedicated conversations and meticulous planning. In November, the Board, as well as district administrators, participated in a book study on Ted Dintersmith’s What Schools Could Be. This study prompted challenging conversations on the innovation needed to improve public education and the direction of the district. By listening to and participating in this dialogue, I was able to observe the dedication and fearlessness the Howard-Suamico School District has when it comes to bringing positive change to their schools and community. I left those board meetings exhilarated by the discussions and unable to wait to share all the exciting topics (often prompting me to call my mom on my way home because a seven minute drive was too long of a wait). Following these energizing meetings, I fulfilled my responsibility as the student representative by communicating with my peers about the discussions that took place at the board table. Despite technological advancements, classroom education has, for the most part, remained stagnant throughout the lifetimes of my peers and myself. While reporting out on ideas about “The Profile of a Graduate” and “Individualized Learning,” my peers became excited about the changes that will take place in their education throughout the coming years. To my peers, and to myself, nothing is more energizing than knowing that positive change is coming, and the efforts are being led by a team of dedicated board members and district administrators who are clear about their intentions to influence our educational path in a way that will better prepare us for our ever-changing futures. For more information about our governance policies or our school district, please visit our website at www.hssdschools.org For additional information regarding this article, contact Student Representative to the Board, Abbi Bender, at [email protected] or School Board member, Garry Sievert at [email protected] Please update your volunteer page
If your child has changed school buildings, you wish to volunteer at more schools, or you need to remove yourself from a school please update your volunteer status. Log in at www.myvolunteerpage.com to ensure your profile is accurate and find new volunteering opportunities. |
FACILITIES USE CALENDAR Have you used or are you interested in using the school facility for a meeting, practice, or other community event? If so, the Howard-Suamico School District uses a web-based Use of Facilities Calendar. The calendar link is found at http://fs-hssd.rschooltoday.com/calendar/index/publicview/ Events at various district facilities can be located by using the calendar. If you are looking to request the use of one of the district’s facilities, it’s easy! Just click on the Request Facilities button from the calendar page and sign up. It’s that simple. If you have questions, contact the school office at 662-9700. Requests for facility usage are subject to approval based on administrative policy 7510. NUTRITION DETAIL OF SCHOOL MEALS: Meal Viewer, our online menu service does all the math for you! You can toggle between breakfast and lunch and select specific school site along top right hand side of page. Simply click on “Let’s Add It Up” alongside monthly menu. Please see the example to the left.
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Monday, July 22 (11am-4pm) Annual Bay Port Hockey Golf Outing, Mid Vallee Golf Course, 3850 Mid Valley Drive, De Pere, WI 54115. Registration 10 am, 4 person scramble with shotgun start at 11am., Dinner at 5pm. Golf registration due by July 12, 2019. Sponsorships and/or donations are due by July 22, 2019 http://howardsuamic470.corecommerce.com/bay-port-boys-hockey-golf-outing.html If you have any questions, please Email Dawn at:[email protected] July 22-25, 2019 Bay Port Lady Pirates Basketball Summer Camp at the Bay Port Gym. Session I: Grades 3-5 (9am-11am) and Session 2: Grades 6-8 (11am-1pm). Cost $35 includes a T-shirt.
Register: https://howardsuamic470.corecommerce.com/BP-Girls-Youth-Basketball-Skills-Camp.html Summer swim lesson registration are online. Registration will continue throughout the summer. Class information and registration link can be found at http://hssdcommunitypool.weebly.com/summer-swim-lessons.html
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July 29 - August 2 - Bay Port Girls Youth Golf Camp - Please click on this link for more information - flyer for Girls Youth Golf Camp. Play some golf and have fun with the current Bay Port Girls team (coaches and players). The Pirates are the two-time defending WIAA Sectional champs and defending FRCC conference champs. Girls in grades 3-5 9:00-10:00 am and Girls in grades 6-8 10:00-11:00 am
Location is the Duck Creek Golf Center; 345 Village Ct. Howard, WI 54313 July 24 at 6:15pm, The 2nd Annual “Howard-Suamico’s Got Talent Show”. Join us at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with your pocket book, school supplies and/or your special talents! To enter the show and for more information text or leave a message for Lois Appel at 920-660-3863. This event is to benefit the children of our schools who struggle to get the necessary supplies for school. Admission: school supply items or monetary donation.
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Community Corner
To access handouts/flyers for area community events click here. The HSSD Community Page includes a list highlighting community events for families in the villages of Howard & Suamico (scouting, festivals, parades, etc.)
To access handouts/flyers for area community events click here. The HSSD Community Page includes a list highlighting community events for families in the villages of Howard & Suamico (scouting, festivals, parades, etc.)