Southern Bluffs

Honesty Respect Responsibility Compassion Self-Discipline Perseverance Giving

February 2018

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Geography Bee and

Battle of the Books

results pg. 4

Mr. Herlitzke:

Principal for the Day

pg. 8

Kindness Challenge

Often in the month of February, our hearts and minds turn to thoughts of love as our surroundings become all shades of red. Stores, classrooms, billboards, com-mercials, and even our clothes are decorated with hearts, X’s and O’s, and emoji’s with hearts for eyes. Remember that New Year’s resolution about eating better and avoiding sweets? Should you be one of the five people left who has managed to stick with that resolution, February then comes along to sabotage your efforts and challenge your self-discipline. Candy hearts, delicious boxes of chocolates, pink-frosted cookies, and heart-shaped pizzas are everywhere enticing you to ex-press your love to your family, a special someone, coworkers and friends.

At Southern Bluffs, we are challenging our students, families and each other to a month of showing kindness. Simple acts of kindness: writing a thank-you note, extending a compliment, helping a stranger in need, holding the door for some-one, cleaning up without being asked, donating your time or a gently-used item, smiling at a stranger, sitting next to a new person in the lunchroom, buying the coffee for the person in line behind you, or showing patience...the list is endless.

What’s great about random acts of kindness is that they are not limited by color, cost, shape, age, or time of year...AND you can overindulge while still keeping your resolutions!

With kids in mind,

School Closings & Early Dismissals

In the event school is closed or dismissed early due to bad weather, the announcement will be made

on the following television and radio stations:

WKBT TV 8 COW 97 FM WEAU TV 13 KQ98 FM WXOW TV 19

CR 100.1 FM WKTY 580 AM EAGLE 102.7 FM WIZM 1410 AM MAGIC 104.9 FM

WLFN 1490 AM CC106.3 FM WLSU 88.99 FM KCLH 94.7 FM Z93 93.3 FM

The announcement will also be listed on the district’s website at www.lacrosseschools.com. A Skylert

message is also sent out in the event of an early dismissal or school closing. Please be sure to keep

your phone numbers up to date in Family Access.

Please check our LOST & FOUND

for missing items. Also, remem-

ber to LABEL YOUR CHILDREN’S

ITEMS/TAGS. Our Lost & Found is

full of unclaimed winter gear and

sometimes a student will mistake

someone else’s items as their

own because they look so similar.

Upcoming Important Dates: February 9 NO SCHOOL February 16 PTO Valentine’s Dance 6:30-8:00 pm

February 12-25 Online Conference Scheduling (see page 12)

February 20 PTO Meeting 6:30 pm

JUMP ROPE CLUB UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:

2/9/18 –Viterbo Women’s Basketball Game 5:30

2/10/18—Viterbo Basketball Games 4:00

2/21/18—All Day Tour (school day)

2/22/18—Central Boy’s Basketball Game 7:00

2017-2018 Southern Bluffs

Kindergarten Confirmation Form

Child’s Full Name

______________________________

Date of Birth _____/_____/_____

Parent/Guardian Names

________________________________

Address __________________________

City _____________________________

Phone____________________________

PLEASE RETURN TO SOUTHERN

BLUFFS OFFICE.

The School District of La Crosse is now accepting

registrations for Kindergarten for the 2017-2018

school year. Families with a child that will be five

years old as of September 1, 2018 are encouraged to

register as soon as possible. If your child has never

attended a La Crosse School District preschool pro-

gram, please visit the Registrar’s office at the Hogan

Administrative Center, located at 807 East Ave S.

Students that have attended a La Crosse School dis-

trict preschool are asked to complete the confirma-

tion form (to the right) and return it to the school

office so that we can begin planning for the 2017-

2018 school year. Southern Bluffs kindergarten in-

formation will be provided to all registered students

in May with relevant information/forms and how

you can support your incoming kindergartner.

Please share this information with any neighbors or

relatives who may not receive this newsletter.

ONSITE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AT SOUTHERN BLUFFS

The School District of La Crosse will begin accepting registrations for the 2018-2019 Four Year Old Preschool Program beginning Feb-ruary 7-9, 2018, starting @ 6:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Any child, who is 4 years old on or before September 1, and lives in the La Crosse School District attendance area is eligible for preschool. The preschool program is a 2.5 hour program housed at a number of centers and schools throughout the district. The preschool program is free for any eligible child.

Those interested in registering for the Four Year Old Preschool Program may register by:

Registering in person at: Hogan Administrative Building, 807 East Ave. S., in the Welcome Center. (Please bring address verifica-tion & child’s birth certificate)

OR Filling out the paperwork online at www.lacrosseschools.org. You must have a valid email address or phone number in order to

use the New Student Online Enrollment option. If you are filling out the paperwork online, this process is not registering or guaranteeing placement for any preschool site, you are simply filling out the enrollment paperwork in advance to expe-dite the enrollment process. Print that paperwork and bring it into the Hogan Administrative Building beginning February 1, 2017, starting at 6:30 A.M. You will need to bring in address verification & the child’s birth certificate to complete en-rollment and secure site placement.

After February 9, 2017, regular office hours will be 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. If any registrations are done online, you will need to bring in the address verification & child’s birth certificate to Hogan Administrative Building to secure placement at the requested preschool site. There is no deadline for registering, but space is limited, so early registration is recommended.

Congratulations to our Geography Bee

Winners: (Bottom-Top)

Siena F. & Ireland M. (1st Place)

Sierra F. & Heidi H. and Caleb L.

& Lyndon T. (2nd Place)

Bode N. & Eden W. and Jacob T.

& Jackson H. (3rd Place)

All of our Battle of the Books teams did a fantastic job.

The two teams that have qualified to go to the District

Battle of the Books on February 12th at the University

of Wisconsin-La Crosse are:

THE SPARKLERS GLASSES GUYS

Maddy F. Jack B.

Abby H. Caleb L.

Paige M. Aaron L.

Morgan S. Lyndon T.

5th-Grade Honors Orchestra Tour

Jackson R. (violin), Ireland M. (viola), Boden N. (viola), and Eden W. (cello), participated in the 5th-Grade Honors Orchestra Tour on Thursday, January 11th. There were a total of 46 5th-grade string students from all ten La Crosse elementary schools. They performed at Summit Elementary and State Road Elementary. The students did a wonderful job. Congratulations!

Student

Pick Up

&

Drop Off

When should your child stay home because of illness?

FEVER: greater than 100 degrees

VOMITING: return 24 hours after vomiting

DIARRHEA: return 24 hours after diarrhea

RASH: rash that is open and draining or a rash with a fever

STREP THROAT, IMPETIGO, PINK EYE: return after 24 hours of treatment with antibiotic

SCABIES, RINGWORM: must be treated before returning to school

CHICKEN POX: child may return to school 5-7 days after onset of rash, with all sores dry and scabbed over

Please notify your child’s school if your child is absent due to illness or injury.

If your child has a serious illness or injury that affects school participation, please notify your school health assistant or nurse so a plan can be implemented to meet your child’s needs.

ILLNESS OR INJURY AT SCHOOL

Students who become ill or injured at school will be seen in the health room by trained staff. If your child is unable to return to class, a parent will be contacted. For your child’s comfort please make arrangements to pick them up as soon as possible.

PTO Valentine’s

Family Dance

FEBRUARY SPIRIT DAYS AT SOUTHERN BLUFFS

The Student Leadership Team has planned several SPIRIT DAYS for the month of FEBRUARY to add a little extra fun to the end of each week and help us get through the second half of winter! We hope you will join us with your BOBCAT SPIRIT!

Mark your calendars and start planning your SPIRIT DAY outfits!!

Friday, February 16th: Dress Up Day

Friday, February 23rd: Kids Dress like Teachers/Teachers Dress like Kids

February 16th, 2018

6:30-8:00 PM

Southern Bluffs

Admission is FREE but please bring a non-perishable food

or toiletry item for the Southern Bluffs & Longfellow Mid-

dle School Pantries.

Cookie or bar donations may be brought to school or di-

rectly to the dance.

*This is a family event—all children must be accompanied

by an adult.

Ice fishing with Mr. Dutchin

Movie & pizza with

Mrs. Umberger

Tie dying with Mrs. Schams

Lunch with Principal Schreiner

Painting with Ms. Schwalbe

Pizza with

Mrs. Gardner

Cupcakes & games with Mrs. Umberger

Kids & Family Reading ReportTM: Fifth Edition. Results from a nationally representative survey of 1,026 parents of children ages 6–17, plus one child age 6–17 from the same household, conducted August 29, 2014, through September 10, 2014, and managed by YouGov. See the full methodology at scholastic.com/readingreport.

Permission to reproduce this item is granted by Scholastic Book Fairs®.

Our Scholastic Book Fair is Coming in March! Dear Parents and Families: Reading for pleasure, inside and outside of school, has real and long-lasting benefits. It unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are. Here’s what you can do to help children develop stronger reading skills and a love for reading: • Set the example. Let children see you read.

• Have a collection of books in the home. Update this collection routinely to keep pace with changing tastes and reading skills. Talk about books and what your child is reading.

• Support our school’s Book Fair. Allow your children to choose their own books to read.

Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right to our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits. Book Fair dates: March 12 – 15th Shopping hours: During Parent Conferences Before you visit the Book Fair, be sure to download the Book Fairs app to help you find the right books for your child. For more information, visit: scholastic.com/apps/bookfairs. If you are unable to attend in person, we invite you to visit our Online Book Fair at scholastic.com/fair. Our Online Book Fair is available from [INSERT DATE] to [INSERT DATE]. We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our school. Happy Reading! Ms. Fitzwater Librarian/HPL Teacher Southern Bluffs Elementary School

TOP 10 BOOKS Southern Bluffs Elementary LLC

January 2018

1. The wild robotBrown, Peter, 1979-FIC Bro

6. David gets in troubleShannon, David, 1959-E SHA

2. The book with no picturesNovak, B.J.E Nov

7. The war that saved my lifeBradley, Kimberly Brubaker.FIC Bra

3.Diary of a wimpy kid : dog daysKinney, Jeff.FIC KIN

8. WonderPalacio, R. J.FIC PAL

4. Diary of a wimpy kid : the getawayKinney, Jeff.FIC KIN

9. Master builder junior : Minecraft secrets for young 'craftersTalley, Trevor.793.93 TAL

5. Happy Pig Day!Willems, Mo.E WIL

10. Way of the ninjaWest, Tracey, 1965-PB E WES

Southern Bluffs Elementary

Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 12th 12 – 8 pm March 15th 4 – 8 pm

February, 2018

Dear Parents,

We are once again utilizing our ONLINE CONFERENCE SCHEDULING this spring for all students.

Conferences will be held on Monday, March 12th and Thursday, March 15th (Note: there is NO SCHOOL

on March 12th). Sometime between Feb. 12th-25th, you will need to login to Skyward Family Access to

schedule your child’s conference. If you do not have Internet access or are not sure of your Family

Access Login/Password, please call our office at 789-7020 for assistance.

Please use the following instructions for scheduling your conferences:

• Go to www.lacrosseschools.org and click on Skyward Family Access on the left side of the page.

• Log into to Family Access with your Login and Password.

• Click on the tab Teacher Conferences on the left side of the window.

• Click the tab All Conferences. You’ll need to do this for each child listed.

• Under the Status column, click Select a Time.

• A window will display with all of the available times. Click Select to the right of the time slot that

you want to schedule.

• A window will display the teacher and class information with the selected time. If this is correct,

click the Save button and a confirmation email will be sent to you. If there is a conflict with

another conference, a warning message will appear on the screen.

• The scheduled conference will now display under the Status column.

• If you need to change your conference time, click the View Scheduled Times column and click

Unschedule under the Status column. Then click the All Conferences tab again to select a new

time.

• Once you have all of your conferences scheduled, you may click on the Print All Scheduled

Conferences at the top of the window to print a paper copy of your schedule.

• Once you’re done, click on Exit in the upper right corner of the window.

• A reminder email will be sent to you one week before the conference.

*Music, Art, PE and LMC teachers will be available for a conference in their rooms.

Please Note: Conferences that require multiple staff (ELL, SL, etc.) will be manually scheduled and a

note sent home to parents.

Influenza (Flu) We have seen a large increase in the number of people testing positive for influenza (flu) within La Crosse County. The flu shot has not been as effective as hoped, but it is still worth getting the flu shot, giving your child and you a little extra protection to avoid a trip to the emergency room or hospitalization. We have seen an increase in the number of people hospitalized with influenza (flu). BE AWARE of flu symptoms:

• Body aches • Fever • Cough • Sneezing • Runny or stuff nose • Sore throat • Extreme tiredness • Children may also have vomiting and diarrhea

Take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs: Try to avoid close contact with sick people. While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them. If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours

after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way. Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu.

For more information call La Crosse County Health Department Public Health Nursing at 608-785-9723

Do you or someone in your

family need a flu vaccination?

The La Crosse County Public Health

Nurses will be opening a flu clinic

starting on Wednesday, January 31st,

2018, running thru Tuesday, February

13th, 2018.

La Crosse County Health Department

2nd Floor

300 4th Street North

La Crosse, WI 54601

Clinic hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

On the evenings of Thursday, February 1st,

and Monday, February 5th clinic hours

will be extended until 6:00 p.m.

Call 608-785-9723 for an appointment.

While supplies last.

Flu vaccine for children (6 months thru 18

years old) provided at no cost to the family.

Flu vaccine available for adults 19 years+:

$33.00 Fluzone Quadrivalent Injection

$60.00 Fluzone High Dose Injection

(formulated for ages 65+ years)

Payment: o Cash or check – if paying out of pocket

o Medicare or Medicare Advantage Plans

o Medicaid (MA) - except Mayo Health Traditions

HMO

o Quartz (Previously Gundersen Insurance) or

Senior Preferred

o WEA Insurance

o WCA Insurance

o Insurance card must be presented for plans listed

above.

Flu Clinic at the La Crosse

County Health Department

Breakfast Prices Elementary: $1.60 Middle School: $1.65 High School: $1.80 Reduced Price: $0.30 Adult: $2.40 Milk: $0.50

Lunch Prices Elementary: $2.75 Middle School: $2.85 High School: $3.05 Reduced Price: $0.40 Adult: $3.75 Milk: $0.50

February 2018

Southern Blu�s

Breakfast and LunchMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1Breakfast Menu

Ultimate Breakfast RoundLunch Menu

Walking JoeHomemade Cheese PizzaBaked BeansMini Rice Krispies Treat

2Breakfast Menu

Egg and Cheese Eat a BowlLunch Menu

Spaghetti Sauce with Meat over WGRotini Pasta with WG Garlic Toast Cheese Filled Breadstick withMarinara Sauce Green Beans

5Breakfast Menu

Breakfast TotchosLunch Menu

Chicken TendersFish NuggetsWG BreadstickHoney Glazed Carrots

6Breakfast Menu

WG Mu�n with String Cheese Lunch Menu

Cuban Sandwich on Loco BreadCheeseburgerCorn

7Breakfast Menu

WG Donut HolesLunch Menu

Walking TacoCheese QuesadillaMild SalsaSeasoned Refried BeansWG Corn Chips

8Breakfast Menu

Cinnamon Glazed French ToastSticks

Lunch MenuChicken Alfredo with SeasonedBreadstick Homemade Sausage PizzaSteamed Broccoli

9No School

12Breakfast Menu

Breakfast TacoLunch Menu

Tater Tot Hot DishPopcorn ChickenWG Snack CrackersPeas and Carrots

13Breakfast Menu

Breakfast PizzaLunch Menu

Chicken TacoCheese Filled Pretzel SticksTostito's ScoopsMild SalsaFiesta Black Beans

14Breakfast Menu

Cinnamon Roll With IcingLunch Menu

Buttermilk Pancakes with ColbyOmelet Yogurt & String Cheese and AppleOatmeal Bar Potato Babycakes

15Breakfast Menu

WG Wa�esLunch Menu

Chicken Patty SandwichHomemade Pepperoni PizzaBaked BeansMini Rice Krispies Treat

16Breakfast Menu

Scrambled EggsLunch Menu

Chicken Pot Pie with WG Biscuit Toasted Cheese SandwichTomato Soup

19Breakfast Menu

Breakfast Burrito W/ SalsaLunch Menu

Texas Western Bbq Pork on BunGarlic Cheese Bread with MarinaraSauce Peas

20Breakfast Menu

Breakfast PizzaLunch Menu

Lasagna RollupChicken NuggetsWG Garlic ToastGreen Beans

21Breakfast Menu

WG Donut HolesLunch Menu

Beef & Cheese NachosHot Ham and CheeseCowboy Corn Salsa

22Breakfast Menu

Warm Soft PretzelLunch Menu

Chicken Noodle Soup with WGBreadstick Homemade Cheese PizzaCountry Blend Veggies

23Breakfast Menu

Pancake Sausage BitesLunch Menu

Fish NuggetsHamburger on WG Bun with BurgerFixins WG Snack CrackersOven Fries

26Breakfast Menu

Colby OmeletLunch Menu

Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserolewith WG Garlic Toast Hot Dog & BunCarrot CoinsWG Chocolate Chip Cookie

27Breakfast Menu

Breakfast PizzaLunch Menu

Herb Roasted Chicken with WGDinner Roll Hot Italian SandwichBaked Potato

28Breakfast Menu

WG Cinni Mu�nLunch Menu

Orange Chicken with Brown Rice Yogurt & Hard Boiled Egg with AppleOatmeal Bar California Blend Vegetables

Breakfast Options O�ered Daily Elem:WG Cereal Choice , WW Toast , Banana Bread Slice

Beverages O�ered Daily :Skim Chocolate Milk , 1% Lowfat Milk , Lactose Free Milk , Lactose Available Upon Request, Assorted Juices , Juice at Breakfast Only

Condiments Available:Jelly , Margarine , Syrup , Ketchup , Mustard , Mayonnaise , BBQ Sauce , Tartar Sauce

Assorted Daily Fresh and Canned Fruit Choices:Sliced Pears , Sliced Peaches , Mandarin Oranges , Applesauce , Pineapple , Fruit Cocktail , Red Grapes , Orange , Great Apple Crunch Day! , Honeydew ,Strawberries , Banana , Fresh Pears , Fresh Peaches , Kiwi , Fruit Crisp , Dried Cranberries

Daily Salad Bar:Romaine Lettuce , F2S Spinach , Carrots , Green Peppers , Fresh Cucumbers , Celery Sticks , Roasted Garbanzo Beans , Green Peas , Fresh Broccoli , Fresh Cauli�ower , RanchDressing , French Dressing

Carbohydrate Counting Disclaimer Carbohydrate information is an estimate that could vary with subsitutions and students' selections.

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Nutrition Info

Yogurt is an excellent source of protein, calcium and potassium.

Yogurt also has beneficial probiotics, which are live bacteria that help keep our digestive system healthy.

Fun Facts

Many of the yogurt varieties in the United States are made from cow’s milk, but yogurt can also be made from other milks including goats, sheep or

non-dairy options like soy or coconut.

Regular yogurt is traditionally unstrained, resulting in a smoother, more liquid consistency. Greek yogurt is strained and has less liquid. As a result it is thicker and creamy. Try both to see what you like best!

Uses

Yogurt makes a great snack! Add fresh fruit, granola, or whole grain cereal on top as a crunchy topping.

Plain yogurt is a great substitution for sour cream. Top your tacos and baked potatoes with yogurt, or use yogurt as the base of a fresh veggie dip.

Family Friendly Activities

Have a smoothie making contest with your whole family! There are many different types of smoothies and you can be creative and come up with

your own recipe. The one rule is everyone’s recipe must use yogurt. Some ideas for add-ins are: frozen or fresh fruit, almond milk, kale,

pumpkin puree, spinach, peanut butter, or cocoa powder.

Farm2School Updates

This month leaders of all the Coulee Region Farm2School sites met with local company, Reinhart Food Service to continue to plan for how locally

grown foods can be added to breakfast and lunch menus! Reinhart is based in La Crosse, but their company delivers food to schools and

restaurants throughout the United States!

Pick:

•While yogurt is a healthy food, many varieties contain a lot of added sugar. Check the

nutrition label before purchasing.

•A good rule of thumb is to choose yogurt with under 23 grams of sugar per 6 ounces.

The less the better! Or choose plain yogurts and sweeten

yourself with maple syrup or honey.

Store:

•Keep yogurt in the refrigerator and consume it before the expiration date.

Prepare:

•Many yogurts come in ready-to-eat containers. Some may

need to be stirred before using.

Coulee Region Farm2School is a partnership between La Crosse County Health Department, Mayo Clinic Health System –Franciscan Healthcare, Gundersen Health System, and the School Districts of Bangor, Holmen, La Crescent-Hokah, La

Crosse, Onalaska, and West Salem.

February Yogurt

Berry Oat Breakfast Smoothie

Serves 2

Ingredients:1 ½ cups frozen mixed berries

1 cup milk¾ cup vanilla yogurt

¼ cup quick cooking oats

Directions:Place all ingredients in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth.

Add additional milk, if needed, to achieve desired consistency. Serve!

For more information on Farm2School visit www.laxf2s.org

Coulee Region Farm2School is a partnership between La Crosse County Health Department, Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare, Gundersen Health System, and the

School Districts of Bangor, Holmen, La Crescent-Hokah, La Crosse, Onalaska, and West Salem.