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GCE commits to REACHing for the TOP! School wide
Rassmussen Dental Clinic for your support!
community building activity.
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Glenwood City School District
850 Maple St.
Glenwood City, WI 54013
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October • November 2015
RIVER VALLEY FORD DONATION!
The Glenwood City School District Backpack Program has received a generous donation from River Valley Ford, Baldwin, WI. We would like to thank
Rick Ohman for choosing our program for his donation. The Backpack Program provides child-friendly non-perishable food items to students on weekends and during vacations. Coupons are also provided for bread, milk, or
eggs at the local grocery store. This program is operated in conjunction with
West Cap and serves approximately 75 children and their families. One
hundred percent of the funding for the program is through generous donations from area businesses, churches, school organizations and families.
GLENWOOD CITY BAND
RUSTIC LORE PARADE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Thank you Rick Ohman of River Valley Ford!
HIGH SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PHOTO 2015 -2016
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A MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT
The beautiful fall weather with
warm southern breezes and the
changing color of leaves will soon
lead to the gray dreariness of November and that dirty word for
some---snow! However, along with
anything else, change is perceived differently based
upon your perspective. Some can hardly wait for the
changing of the season because it brings deer hunting,
ice fishing, and snowmobiling. What is probably more
important is to have things to look forward to and good
people to spend time with.
Good people, things to look forward to, and improvements are the core of what happens within our school.
We just finished homecoming week, led by Tina Rasmussen and the student council. The students showed great
school spirit throughout the week. Showing of school
spirit is not limited to just our students or homecoming. Other examples I have recently witnessed are the
hosting of a dunk tank as a post prom fundraiser, the
meeting of the Topper Partnership Foundation Board
preparing for the upcoming Terror in the Glen Run, and
two large student band groups marching in the Rustic
Lore Parade led by Matt Lamb. It is great to be a Topper!
Writing an article for Hilltopper Highlights has been a struggle for me
over the past year simply because
I am never sure what to write about. I have addressed
this issue before – should I present the reader with important dates and times along with upcoming events
that I feel they should be aware of or should I continue
along the lines of sharing observations that I make as we
move through the school year? I believe that I have been
able to be consistent in delivering a message focused
on the culture of the school, all in an effort to share my
perspective on the change that continues to take place.
This month’s issue was less challenging to write
as there is so much to be inspired by at the
start of a school year. I would like to draw attention to some of these inspirational items that can
be found at Glenwood City High/Middle School.
•Teacher/Learning Teams – The reason that school
starts later this year… Each Wednesday before the
start of the school day, staff members have been provided with time to meet in teacher/learning teams
(TLTs) where the focus has been placed on improving student performance on standardized tests. To
HILLTOPPERS LUNCH MENU FOR NOVEMBER 2015
The school district annual meeting was held on September 14. Even though not finalized with state aid and
evaluation numbers, the projected all school levy will be
$2,088,295 leading to a mill rate of 0.00915. This is
a decrease from last year’s number even with the additional levy for the successful referendum. I would like
to thank the community for their financial support of our
students. One area that I would like to see us improve
upon is the open enrollment student numbers. We currently have 25 more students open enroll out than in.
This negatively impacts us annually by approximately
$170,000.
Improvements also continue to happen. Our teaching
staff are working in teaching and learning teams to further refine instructional practice, define curriculum standards, and create assessments while collaboratively
supporting our student growth. Physical improvements
are also being completed and planned for. As previously reported, our technology servers, switches, access
points, and surveillance cameras were all upgraded this
summer. Currently, the excavation work has begun for
the new softball field east of the lower high school parking lot and the design of the new HVAC system and selection of contractor to do the work is in progress. Conceptual designs have also been created of the new office
spaces that will begin construction in the spring.
IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
GREAT THINGS HAPPENING
AT GCHS/MS
Tim Johnson
I would like to end my article by quoting a middle school
student who moved to Glenwood from another school
district. He said, “My other school felt like a school, here
it feels like family.”
An incredible donation, from Amy and Dan Dopkins
of Bobolink Nursery, is also set to take place this fall.
This donation will consist of twenty-four trees being
planted on school grounds, primarily on the athletics’
complex near the football field and concession stand
further enhancing a facility that we can be proud of.
•Bell Schedule – The implementation of a new bell
schedule has been complicated by a glitch in our actual bells as they continue to work inconsistently (we
have been without bells for all or a part of seven days
up to this point). The new bell schedule has allowed
for the implementation of class and co-curricular meetings to take place during the school day and it appears
that numbers of students getting involved in these organizations continues to increase. We have also had
the opportunity to implement a Drop Everything And
Read (D.E.A.R.) period each Thursday which encourages students and staff to read for leisure for twentyfive minutes while having no other responsibilities.
These items are just a few of the great things that
are happening here at Glenwood City High/Middle
School. I would encourage you to view our web page
in order to stay current on events that are continuing
to move us forward. If you have other items that deserve our attention and could be highlighted, please
feel free to send them to me at your convenience.
While the school year is just beginning and beginnings are connected to excitement, I am hopeful
that the excitement will continue on for the remainder of the school year. We have much to be proud
of in our schools and we should continue with the
excitement that accompanies “showing them off”.
•Athletic Upgrades – Friday, September 18 saw about
one-third of the school forest removed in order to make
way for a new softball field. This field is slated to be
graded and seeded before the snow flies and has an intended opening date of March 2017. In addition to the
new field, you will see new scoreboards being installed
as well – at both the softball and baseball fields. These
scoreboards promise to be first class editions that will
complement the beautiful football facility that was installed nearly three seasons ago.
“A great accomplishment shouldn’t be the end of the
road, just the starting point for the next leap forward.”
-Harvey Mackay
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Thanksgiving Break
30.
Pork Rib on Bun
If you qualify for free lunch,
Daily Milk Choice:
Or
Breakfast is free also! If you
1%
White
Fiesta Taco Wrap/fixings
need an application, please
Skim White
Potato Wedges
call the Elementary Office,
Baby Carrots
715-265-4266 ext. 7824.
Skim Chocolate
Red Apple
** Strawberries
(Menu subject to change due to availability and delivery of products)
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Lunch Prices
Elementary:
$2.20
Middle School: $2.30
High School: $2.30
Adult:
$3.30
Milk:
$ .30
HILLTOPPER BREAKFAST MENU FOR NOVEMBER 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
2.
3.
We provide “offer
vs serve”,
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Yogurt
Breakfast Cereal/Yogurt
cup fruit and/or
Or
Or Vegetable.
Breakfast Muffin
Pancake Turkey Sausage
Fruit Juice Choice
Fruit Juice Choice
Mandarin Oranges
Red Grapes
Milk Choice
Milk
**9-12 grades
Veggie Bar
forChoice
all grades
9.
10.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Yogurt
Breakfast Cereal/ Yogurt
Or
Or
Apple or Cherry Frudel
Skillet Egg Taco
Fruit Juice Choice
Teddy Grahams
Mandarin Oranges
Fruit Juice Choice
Milk Choice
Pineapple
Milk Choice
16.
17.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Toast
Breakfast Cereal/Yogurt
Or
Or
Breakfast Pizza
Pancake Turkey Sausage
Fruit Juice Choice
Fruit Juice Choice
Orange Wedges
Red Grapes
Milk Choice
Milk Choice
23.
24.
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
4.
5. will need 3-5 items,
6.include
Early Dismissal
Build a Healthy
Lunch. Remember you
½
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Cheese
Or
Waffle Sticks/Cheese Stick
Fruit Juice Choice
Pineapple
Milk Choice
11.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Toast
Or
Cinnis Minis/Toast Jelly
Fruit Juice Choice
Orange Wedges
Milk Choice
Breakfast Cereal/Yogurt
Or
Mini Pancakes/Yogurt
Fruit Juice Choice
Strawberries
Milk Choice
12.
Breakfast Cereal/Yogurt
Or
Maple Waffles
Fruit Juice Choice
Sliced Peaches
Milk Choice
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Yogurt
Or
Breakfast Egg Slider/Yogurt
Fruit Juice Choice
Apple Slices
Milk Choice
13.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Grahams
Or
Strawb. Cream Cheese Bagel
Fruit Juice Choice
Banana
Milk Choice
18.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Yogurt
Or
Breakfast Muffin
Fruit Juice Choice
Pineapple
Milk Choice
19.
Breakfast Cereal/ Yogurt
Or
French Toast Sticks/syrup
Fruit Juice Choice
Red Grapes
Milk Choice
20.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/ Yogurt
Or
Cinnamon Roll
Fruit Juice Choice
Banana
Milk Choice
25.
Thanksgiving Break
26.
November 23-27
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30.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Yogurt
Or
Breakfast Muffin
Fruit Juice Choice
Mandarin Oranges
Milk Choice
USDA is an equal provider and employer
6/3/16
Early Dismissal - Last Day of School
6/6/16
Teacher Inservice
= No School
= Inservice
= First / Last Day of School
= Parent Teacher Conference
“Today marked a special day in Glenwood City Softball. We
started to remove the trees from the forest to build our new
field on school grounds. When you drive by the school you will
see the amazing work starting to happen on our grounds!”
Daily Milk Choice
1% low Fat White
Skim White
Chocolate Skim
Head Sofball Coach, Pete Gaustad.
4
21.5 Staff / 21 Student
Hot Turkey Slice
Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
Roll
Romaine Side Salad
Carrot Sticks
Sliced Peaches
Ice Cream Treat
HS: Salisbury Steak or Turkey
Breadsticks
Choose a Fruit Juice
Apple, Grape or Orange
8/25/15
21 Staff / 21 Student
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Hill topper Whopper /fixings
Or
Deli Submarine
Romaine and Tomato
Baked Beans
Sweet Potato Puffs
Sliced Pears
** Cantaloupe Slice
20.
Grandparent’s Day
RENOVATION FOR THE NEW SOFTBALL FIELD!
Event or Holiday
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December 2015
Th
18.
Chicken Alfredo with Pasta
Or
Club Wrap with fixings
Steamed Broccoli
Celery Sticks/Tomato
Sliced Pears
Chilled Fruit Cocktail
12.
Pork Rib on bun
Or
Hot Meatball Sub
Nacho Chips/salsa
Steamed Broccoli
Radishes/lite ranch
Red Apple
Petite Banana
19.
Sloppy Joes on Bun
Or
Cheeseburger on bun
Baked Chips
Carrot Coins
Green Pepper Strips
Sliced Pears
* *Cantaloupe Slice
1 choice of Fruit
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4 Staff / 1 Student
November 2015
16.
Crazy Walking Taco /chips
Or
Fajita Chicken Wrap
Lettuce and Tomato
Brown Rice
Refried Beans
Pineapple Tiblets
6.
Cheese Dunkers/Mariana Sauce
Or
Beef and Bean Burrito
Carrot Coins
Cauliflower Florets
Pineapple Chunks
Breakfast Entrée Choice
Tu
1
October 2015
Su
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10.
Italian Pasta Bake
Or
Fiesta Chix Wrap
Romaine Salad
Breadstick
Cucumber Slices
Applesauce
Ice Cream Treat
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Glazed Meatballs
Or
Breaded Chicken Nuggets
Garlic Breadstick
Potato Smiles
Cherry Tomatoes
Purple Grapes
Apricot Halves
FRIDAY
5.
Hot Beef Sandwich
Or
Chix Quesadilla
Curly Fries
Baked Beans
Petite Banana
**Kernel Corn
Build a Healthy Breakfast Meal
September 2015
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Breaded Chicken Patty/bun
Or
Fish Wedge with Bun
Potato Wedges
Cherry Tomatoes/lite ranch
Fruit Cocktail
Orange Wedges
THURSDAY
4.
Chicken Ala King with
biscuit
Or
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Steamed Kernel Corn
Cauliflower Florets
Chilled Fruit Cocktail
Orange Wedges
11.
Cheese Pizza
Or
Hot Ham and Cheese
Fresh Green Beans
Carrot/Celery Sticks
Pineapple Chunks
Red Grapes
(Menu subject to change due to availability and delivery)
2015 - 2016
Su
WEDNESDAY
3.
Homemade Lasagna
Or
Breaded Chicken Patty/bun
Spring Romaine Salad
Cucumber Slices
Mandarin Oranges
Red Apple
By Patrick Gretzlock, Middle/High School Principal
date, the discussions have helped to move teachers
forward in their practice, with the goal of impacting
the success that our students will be able to achieve.
August 2015
TUESDAY
2.
Mini Corn Dogs
Or
Pork Rib Sandwich
Sweet Potato Puffs
Steamed Green Beans
Sliced Pears
Red Grapes
November 23-27
School District of Glenwood City
July 2015
MONDAY
= Early Release
186 Staff / 180 Student
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D.I.
If there is a group OF HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS INTERESTED IN BEING
TOGETHER ON A DESTINATION
IMAGINATION TEAM this year, the
groups' names should be submitted to Mrs.
Nelson by October 8. Up to 7 students
can be on a team.
The team will need an adult
team manager.
SAVE THE DATE
CHILD DEVELOPMENT DAY!!!
Child Development Day, our annual three-year-old screening,
is Friday, February 19, 2016 in
Glenwood City School District.
This screening is available to all
families living in the Glenwood
City School District who have a
child who has turned three years
of age before September 1, 2015.
Letters will be mailed in January
2016. Watch for more information in the Tribune or contact
Darla Magsam at 715-265-1778.
CSI SENIOR PROJECT
CSI seniors are seeking community
service opportunities, they can be
public (Habitat for Humanity, Humane
Society) or private (ex: yardwork for the
elderly), and that folks/businesses can
contact Mr. Kieper with
service info or questions at
kiepebra@gcsd.k12.wi.us or
715.265.4266
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IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HILLTOPPER’S LUNCH MENU FOR OCTOBER 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Lunch Prices
Elementary: $2.20
Middle School: $2.30
High School:$2.30
Adult: $3.30
Milk: $.30
Daily Milk Choice:
1% White
Skim White
Skim Chocolate
PINK NIGHT!
Cancer Awarness Night will be Thursday,
October 1st at the home volleyball
match vs Amery and at the home football
game October 2nd vs Durand.
Fill the stands with PINK!
We are also accepting donations for chemotherapy bags. Some items include: gas
cards, chapstick, hand sanitizer, travel klennex, lemon drop candy, hard mint candy,
hats, caps, head wraps, itunes card, socks,
hand lotion, small fleece blankets,
coloring books, crayons, sudoko and
crossword books.
Items can be turned into the
High School Office.
Big thank you to Coach Tammy
Erickson for her commitment to
raise awarness.
All donations and proceeds will go to the
Cancer Center in New Richmond, WI.
WEDNESDAY
If you qualify for Free Lunch,
Breakfast is Free also!!! If you
need an application, please
call the Elementary Office,
715-265-4266 ext. 7824.
5.
Breaded Chicken Patty on bun
Or
Fish Wedge on bun
Seasoned Potato Wedges
Cherry Tomatoes/lite ranch
Fruit Cocktail
Orange Wedges
6.
Italian Pasta Bake
Or
Fiesta Chix Wrap
Romaine Salad
Cucumber Slices
Applesauce
**Breadstick
7.
Cheese Pizza
Or
Hot Ham & Cheese
Fresh Green Beans
Carrot/Celery Sticks
Pineapple Chunks
Red Grapes
12.
Crazy Walking Taco/Fritos
Or
Fajita Chicken Wrap
Lettuce and Tomato
Brown Rice
Refried Beans
Pineapple Tiblets
13.
Glazed Meatballs
Or
Breaded Chicken Nuggets
Garlic Breadstick
Seasoned Wedges
Cherry Tomatoes
Purple Grapes
Apricot Halves
20.
Baked Chicken Strips
Or
Baked Fish Nuggets
Rice Pilaf
Carrot Coins
Cucumber Slices
Fruit Cocktail
Orange Wedges
27.
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Breadstick
Or
Italian Flatbread
Romaine Salad
Baby Carrots/Snap Peas
Mixed Fruit Cocktail
Orange Wedges
14.
Chicken Alfredo with Pasta
Or
Club Wrap with fixings
Steamed Green Beans
Green Pepper Strips
Sliced Pears
Cantaloupe Slice
**Baby Carrots
21.
Egg Patty with Sausage Links
French Toast Sticks/syrup
Sweet Potato Puffs
Red Pepper Strips
Applesauce
Pineapple Chunks
**Stromboli
19.
Pork Rib Sandwich
Or
Fiesta Taco Wrap/fixings
Potato Wedges
Baby Carrots
Red Apple
** Strawberries
26.
Hot Dog on WG Bun
Or
Sloppy Joes on WG Bun
Seasoned Potato Rounds
Baked Beans
**Celery sticks
Sliced Pears
Red Grapes
28.
Hot Pork Sandwich
Or
Hot Ham and Cheese
Baked Potato Fries
Cherry Tomatoes
Mandarin Oranges
Red Apple
THURSDAY
1.
Hot Beef Sandwich
Or
Chix Quesadilla
Curly Fries
Baked Beans
Petite Banana
**Kernel Corn
8.
Early Dismissal
Pork Riblet on Bun
Or
Hot Meatball Sub
Nacho Chips/salsa
Steamed Broccoli
Radishes/lite dip
Red Apple
**Cantaloupe Slice
15.
Sloppy Joes on bun
Or
Cheeseburger on Bun
Baked Chips
Broccoli
Celery Sticks
Chilled Fruit Cocktail
22.
Popcorn Chicken
Macaroni and Cheese
Steamed Broccoli
Baby Carrots
Sliced Pears
**Mandarin Sesame Chicken
Salad/Breadstick
29.
Chicken Chow Mein/ Noodles
Or
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Brown Rice
Steamed Green Beans
Broccoli/Carrot Sticks
Strawberries
Apricot Halves
FRIDAY
16.
Hot Turkey Slice
Or
Salisbury Steak
Mashed Potatoes/gravy/Breadsticks
Romaine Side Salad
Carrot Sticks
Petite Banana
23.
Elem/MS: Cheese Ravioli/Breadstick
HS: Hill topper Whopper
Or
Deli Submarine
Baked Beans
Cherry Tomatoes
Sliced Peaches
Fruited Sorbet
30.
Pepperoni Italian Bread
Or
Club Wrap
Vegetable Soup
Celery Sticks/Baby Carrots
Petite Banana
Applesauce
(Menu subject to change due to availability and delivery) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
HILLTOPPER BREAKFAST MENU FOR OCTOBER 2015
We provide “offer vs. serve” for you to build a Healthy Lunch. Remember you will need
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
items including a FRUIT and/or VEGETABLE.
1.
MONDAY
Breakfast Served 3-5
8:05 am-8:20 am
Breakfast Prices:
**(9-12 grades only)
Student: $1.40
Veggie Bar for all grades
Adult: $1.80
5.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Yogurt
or
Apple or Cherry Frudel
Fruit Juice Choice
Mandarin Oranges
Milk Choice
12.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Yogurt
Or
Blueberry or Chocolate Muffin
Fruit Juice Choice
Mandarin Oranges
Milk Choice
19.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Toast
Or
Breakfast Pizza
Fruit Juice Choice
Orange Wedges
Milk Choice
Breakfast Cereal /Yogurt
Or
Banana or Chocolate Muffin
Fruit Juice Choice
Pineapple
Milk Choice
6.
7.
8.
Breakfast Cereal/Yogurt
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Toast
Breakfast Cereal/Yogurt
or
or
or
Skillet Egg Taco with Grahams
Cinnis Minis/Toast
Jelly
Maple Waffles
Fruit Juice Choice
Fruit Juice Choice
Fruit Juice Choice
Pineapple
Orange Wedges
Sliced Peaches
Milk Choice
Milk Choice
Milk Choice
13.
14.
15.
Breakfast Cereal/Yogurt
Breakfast Cereal Bar/ Cheese
Breakfast Cereal/Yogurt
Or
Or
Or
Pancake Turkey Sausage
Waffle Sticks/Cheese Stick
Mini Pancakes
Fruit Juice Choice
Fruit Juice Choice
Fruit Juice Choice
Red Grapes
Pineapple
Strawberries
Milk Choice
Milk Choice
Milk Choice
20.
21.
22.
Breakfast Cereal/Toast
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Yogurt
Breakfast Cereal/Yogurt
With Mandarin Oranges
Or
Or
Or
Banana or Chocolate Muffin
French Toast Sticks/syrup
Fruited Yogurt Parfait with
Fruit Juice Choice
Fruit Juice Choice
Granola
Pineapple
Red Grapes
Fruit Juice Choice
Milk Choice
Milk Choice
Milk Choice
26.
27.
28.
29.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Yogurt
Breakfast Cereal/Yogurt
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Toast
Breakfast Cereal/Yogurt
Or
Or
Or
Or
Apple or Cherry Frudel
Skillet Egg Taco with Grahams
Cinnis Minis/Toast
Jelly
Maple Waffles
Fruit Juice Choice
Fruit Juice Choice
Fruit Juice Choice
Fruit Juice Choice
Mandarin Oranges
Pineapple
Orange Wedges
Sliced Peaches
Milk Choice
Milk Choice
Milk Choice
Milk Choice
(Menu subject to change due to availability and delivery)
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer
The halls are buzzing, the playground
is busy, and teachers are orchestrating learning. Students are participating in engaging, meaningful and
rigorous work throughout our school.
It has been a very exciting start to the
be counted and students will be recognized at 25, 50,
75, and 100 miles. We will be hosting our 100 Mile Club
kick-off on Thursday, October 8th in celebration of Walk
to School Day we will be walking a mile on the track before
school. Parents are welcome
to come and walk with us.
Students continue to REACH for the Top by demonstrating respectful, responsible, excelling, always safe, caring and honest behaviors. To kick off the school year,
students met in the gymnasium to participate in a
REACH community-building event featuring the theme
of REACHing for the Top, Together we REACH. You are
invited to personally see their community project posted
in the lobby. Students and staff will be living this theme
every day. At the end of each quarter we hope to celebrate our community accomplishments with a school
wide reward event!
You are always invited to visit school and say hello or request an appointment to discuss concerns or ask questions. Your involvement is a critical component driving
excellence in all that Glenwood City Elementary School
aims to achieve. One way to become more involved is
through joining the GCE Parent and Teacher Committee
(PTC). This group will meet several times throughout the
school year to plan and facilitate events to support learning.
2.
Cheese Dunkers/Mariana Sauce
Or
Beef & Bean Burrito
Carrot Coins
Cauliflower Florets
Pineapple Chunks
9.
No School
FRIDAY
2.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Yogurt
Or
Cinnamon Roll
Fruit Juice Choice
Banana
Milk Choice
9.
No School
16.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Yogurt
Or
Breakfast Egg Slider/Yogurt
Fruit Juice Choice
Apple Slices
Milk Choice
23.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/Yogurt
Or
Cinnamon Roll
Fruit Juice Choice
Banana
Milk Choice
30.
Breakfast Cereal Bar/ Grahams
Or
Strawb. Cream Cheese Bagel
Fruit Juice Choice
Banana
Milk Choice
By Betsy Haltinner, Elementary Principal
new school year.
Literacy development continues to be an area of focus
at GCE. You are invited to help by encouraging reading at
home. Research shows that the single most important
activity for building the knowledge required for success
in reading is reading aloud to children and having them
read to you.
The 100 Mile Club® is coming to GCE! This club provides
the opportunity to run or walk 100 miles at school during a single school year and is open to all students and
staff. Regular physical fitness improves readiness to
learn, helps children meet education outcomes, incorporates exercise as part of our daily routines, builds selfesteem and improves the overall health of children. Participation forms went home with students in September.
Students will have opportunities to walk before school,
during recess, and for special school events. Miles will
You Are Invited: I would like to invite all parents to attend
our Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 8th. Letters
have been sent home with students to schedule conferences. We look forward to seeing you.
Mark You Calendar:
*Wednesday, October 7 - Lifetouch Pictures
*Thursday, October 8 - Walk the Track to celebrate Walk
to School Day, Early Release 4K-5 dismissed at
12:20, Parent Teacher Conferences from 1-3:45 and
5:30-8:30 and Book Fair
*Friday, October 9 - No School
*Tuesday, October 13 - 2nd Grade to Gibb’s Farm
Immunization Clinic for student’s registered
*Friday, October 16 - 1st Grade to Carpenter Nature
Center, Hastings MN
*Wednesday, November 11 - Veteran’s Day Program
Look for more information on our website in October
*Tuesday, November 17 - Lifetouch Picture Retakes
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
It’s hard to believe we are already nearing the end of
the first month of school! All of our 1st through 8th
graders have completed the Fall round of STARS testing. It went really smooth thanks to the teachers and
students! All parents who had children in grades 3-8
last year should have recently received the results
*Friday, November 20 - Grandparent’s Day
*November 23rd-27th: No school - Thanksgiving Break
Reminders:
GCE has moved to a trimester grade-reporting calendar.
•
Trimester 1 will end on December 2, 2015
•
Trimester 2 will end on March 7, 2016
•
Trimester 3 will end on June 3, 2016
There is NO PARKING in front of GCE. For our children’s
safety the north drive is a drop off and pick up lane only.
Drivers are asked to stay in their vehicles and pull up
to the curb to drop off or pick up students. Parking and
backing-up create a dangerous situation for students
that are walking or biking. There are four visitor parking
spaces on the south side of the school for use if you
need to enter the building.
To maintain a safe school environment all school entrances are now locked throughout the school day. Use
the monitor system to announce your visit and gain access to the school. Upon entering the building please
stop by the office to check-in and receive a name badge.
To minimize confusion at the end of the day we ask all
parents, guardians, and caregivers to meet their students in the lobby for pick up.
With the onset of the fall season it is important to make
sure students are prepared to go outside for recess.
Unless it is raining we will be going outside for recess.
Please send a jacket with students. Tennis shoes are
also preferred for outside play.
If you have any questions, please call me at school (715265-4231).
Nicole Brite, Assistant District Principal
for their child’s Badger 3-8 exam. If you have questions or you did not receive the results, give me a call.
Also, parents who had children in grades 9 or 10 last
year should have received their child’s ACT Aspire
results. Again if you did not get them or you have
any questions, please feel free to contact me. Finally,
looking back at this first month in my new role in the
district, I can truly say we have some great kids here
at GCSD! While I am no longer in the classroom, I am
still always greeted with warm smiles, friendly hellos
and sometimes even a hug from the students!! I am
looking forward to a great year!
FREE IMMUNIZATION CLINIC – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015
St. Croix County Public Health will be offering a free immunization clinic at the Glenwood City School on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Immunizations available will
be: Tdap, Meningococcal, HPV and the flu vaccine. Tdap is required for all students entering 6th grade. Meningococcal and HPV are recommended for all students over 12 years of age. All other students (4K-12) may receive flu vaccine, either by injection or nasal spray. Parents much complete a permission form a
soon as possible so enough vaccine can be ordered for our school. The permission form is available in the nurse’s office or on the school district’s web page.
Build a Healthy Breakfast Meal
SCOPE Magazine Winners!
Breakfast Entrée Choice
1 Choice of Fruit
Choose a Fruit Juice
Apple, Grape or Orange
Daily Milk Choice
1% low Fat White
Skim White
Chocolate Skim
Congratulations to Isabelle Arbuckle and Mae Buttles. They
were the winners of a writing contest from SCOPE magazine
entitled "You Write It." The editor was impressed with their
use of supporting details and direct quotes. They won a
$25.00 Visa gift card.
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GUIDANCE NEWS Shelly Laffin, Guidance Counselor
Glenwood City students and parents
check out this excellent website to
search a wide variety of topics important to younger children, teens,
and parents. In the search bar, put
in the topic (ex. bullying) and/ or the
age group (ex. teens) for tons of great information and
interactive website links: http://www.usa.gov/
High School: Class of 2016
Seniors planning to further their education beyond high
school have been busy fine tuning their plans and sending out applications. If applications haven’t been sent
yet, plan to do so as soon as possible (many priority
deadlines are December 1). Please stop in or give me a
call if you have any questions about this process (2654266, ext.7467).
Class of 2017: upcoming events
Juniors considering education beyond high school have
an opportunity to attend the Wisconsin Education Fair at
UW-Eau Claire on October 7. The Wisconsin Education
Fairs have over 100 representatives from colleges, technical colleges, universities, trade schools and armed
forces. More information can be found at www.wefs.org.
PSAT- Students interested in taking the Pre-SAT (PSAT)
exam on Wed. Oct.14 at school can contact me to sign
up, if they haven’t done so already. The PSAT is an optional exam, typically taken by juniors. The score results
give input about where a student is at toward college
readiness. The PSAT is required to get in the running
for the National Merit Scholarship. Check out www.collegeboard.com for more information. The cost is $15.
ASVAB- The ASVAB will be offered at school on Wednesday, October 28. The ASVAB is a free aptitude test focusing on skills that are important to future training and
job performance. The ASVAB is needed for any student
considering the military http://www.military.com/ASVAB. Students not interested in the military may also
take the ASVAB for the career information in addition to
using it as a practice test for college placement exams.
If interested, sign up with Ms. Laffin ASAP.
GLENWOOD CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COLLECTS:
Please save your box top coupons and Nature’s Touch milk caps.
Students can bring them to the Elementary Office.
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Hilltopper Highlights
HOMECOMING 2015
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Hilltopper Highlights
HOMECOMING 2015
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