September 29, 2023

 Hear Ye, Hear Ye

• Our literacy coach had wonderful things to say about the lessons they got to observe on Wednesday from MyView.  She ended up not arriving until 9:30 so she missed two of the rooms, but shout out to RaChelle, Stacey, Mary Jo, Jahra and Taylor for welcoming her so warmly to your classrooms!

• Rose, Teresa, Stephanie, Jill, Brittany, Amber, Ella, and Karissa have been working so hard to help our newest 4K students get acclimated to their first school experience.  Thank you so much for all you are doing for these two energetic boys!

• Shout out to Stephanie Plewa and Ashley Neis for working so hard to update our Oasis with a calm and peaceful decor as well as organization and routines for using the space.  Please help me thank them for their work!

• Teresa has been working so hard to help students and staff alike to determine routines and procedures so that learning and instruction can be the focus.

What's Happening at Dodgeland?

• Monday, October 2
• Bus Duty: Anderson, Miller, Huso, Mosher (3K/4K playground)
• October Support Staff duties begin:
• Breakfast 7:35-7:55am - Rose, Jessica
• Circle Drive AM - Brittany
• Circle Drive PM - Parent Pick up - Reilly, Bethany Turcotte
• Mentors/Mentee meeting in IMC 3:15-4pm for Teachers Year 1, 2 & 3 and their mentors
• Homecoming Dress up day: Movie/Book Character Day
• Fundraiser packets are due in the office

• Tuesday, October 3
• SEL meeting for Grade 2 in Elementary Conf. Rm 12:05-12:55pm
• ParaEducator meeting in IMC at 3:15pm
• Beach Day
• Home 5th-6th Grade Trojan Jr Football game @ 6pm

• Wednesday, October 4
• Jenny will be gone until 10:30am
• Color Day
• Academic Data meeting for Grade 5 in elem. confer room from 12:35-1:25pm

• Thursday, October 5
• 80's/Neon Day

• Friday, October 6
• Purple Pride Day
• Jenny at meeting in Oshkosh, will return at 12:00
• Homecoming Assembly in HS gym from 1:30-2:15
• Dismissal for all students at 2:30pm
• Homecoming Parade starting at 4pm
• Football Game at 7pm with a street dance/bonfire to follow

Nitty-Gritty

• Homecoming Information
• Thank you to the Homecoming committee for providing the information for dress up days and making the flyers, etc for us to use.  The HS student council will be selling beads and tattoos for students as well.  Watch for information from them.  The assembly will include pre-chosen students from grades 3-5 to participate in 2 relay games. Mrs. Modaff or myself will go over the rules before the assembly so they are prepared.  The Assembly will start promptly at 1:30pm in the HS gym.  Please have your students packed up before you bring your class in case it runs over.  Dismissal for students will be at 2:30 on Friday.  Staff can leave at 3pm on Friday.  The parade begins at 4pm and ends at the school.

• FFA Petting Zoo is coming
• The FFA will be hosting the annual petting zoo at school on October 18.  They are also posting posters about the events with QR codes to sign up, or sign up HERE for a time to take your class to the event.

• Dodgeland School Counseling Needs Assessment
• If you haven't completed the survey for the SEL needs of your classroom or for the grades you work with, please do so as soon as you can.  If you teach multiple grades, please fill it out multiple times for each grade and the needs you are noticing for each group.  Click HERE to get to the survey.

• Seals on Wheels
• The Seals on Wheels program is coming to Dodgeland Starting on October 11 and will be here until October 20.  There are more than 100 students in EL/MS/HS participating.  Click HERE to see if anyone in your classroom is on the list.  The dental hygienist or a staff member will come to the rooms to pick up students.  If you have questions, please let me know.

TechKnow Tip

Next month is cyber security month! The tech department has plans to help us continue to build our awareness and skills in this area. This includes the following:

• Weekly Cyber Security Announcements / tips

• Common Threats Training (17min) - Watch for an email from KnowB4

• Digital Signage

• Advisory Group Lesson

Recess Information

Please remember if equipment is not out for a game, that means the game is closed. Please do not set-up or get out recess equipment that is not already out.

Friday Funny

I am really hoping this is not your experience, especially during Homecoming Week!  :-)