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APRIL 2015
Happy Spring Parkview Families!!
It seems that we are finally seeing some warmer temperatures and can officially start planning for spring.
Although the May 2nd snow day from last year still
looms in my mind, I am going to think spring and look
forward to all the good things that come with a change
in the season.
Here is what we have going on in April at Parkview:
The Chippewa Falls School District will be closed on
Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday. Enjoy
the Easter holiday!
The big event this month is that we start our Badger
Exam Assessment in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades on April
17th. This will be a practice day for students and we will
officially start testing on Monday, April 20th. The assessment window at Parkview will run through May 8th. As
with other important state assessments, please make
sure that your child is well rested and has had a good
breakfast on the days that he/she is testing.
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Parkview, along with the other elementary schools in
Chippewa Falls, worked on raising money for the Irvine
Park renovation during the first week of April. Any child
or staff member that donated at least $1.00 had an animal die cut put up on their classroom door. Our hope
was to raise $500 as a school which the PTO would
match for a total of $1000.00. I am very proud to say
that Parkview raised $1267.21! Along with the $500
from the PTO, we will be donating $1767.21 to the Irvine Park renovation project. Way to go Parkview!!
Our Title staff will be putting on a Rock N Read event
for students and parents of 4th and 5th grade students
on Tuesday, April 14th from 5:00-7:00 pm. There will be
food, activities, free books and games, and dancing!
These are always fun events so bring the family and
enjoy an evening at Parkview!
With possible severe weather coming in the spring
months, we want students and staff to be prepared
should a tornado or severe storm arise during school
hours. We will be practicing a tornado drill on Tuesday,
April 14th. Like any other drill, we want students to know
where to go and what to do here at school. Please talk
with your children about what to do at home, school and
other places should severe weather become an issue.
Kindergarten registration will be on Wednesday, April
29th at Parkview. If you have an incoming Parkview kindergartner, please call the office and set up a time to
participate in registration at (715) 720-3750. Also, a
reminder that all current kindergarten students are
not to come to school on Wednesday, April 29th.
A reminder that Wednesday, April 22nd is Administrative
Professionals Day. Stacey and Nancy do so much for
our students and staff throughout the year to keep our
kids safe and insure Parkview runs smoothly and efficiently. Please take some time to let them know that
you appreciate their efforts. Parkview is very lucky to
have such wonderful people at the front desk!
Finally, as I mentioned in my March newsletter, my due
date is fast approaching. When Baby Hoyt decides to
make her appearance, I will be taking the rest of the
year off. Beth Schultz will be my replacement and I’m
excited to have such a talented, caring person to step in
for me. I will be coming back occasionally to wrap up
the year, but will mostly be enjoying my time with my
girls. Thank you for your understanding!!
Happy thoughts for spring weather!!
Mrs. Hoyt
MISSION STATEMENT -
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Badger Exam
April Calendar
The Badger Exam taken in grades 3-8 is Wisconsin's Smarter Balanced Assessment. It will
be administered from April 17th thru May 8th.
-1Late Start Day 8:35 am
Smarter summative assessments are administered in English Language Arts (ELA) and
Mathematics for grades 3-8.The summative assessment will consist of two parts: a computer
adaptive test, and performance tasks that will be
taken on a computer but will not be computeradaptive.
- 2Wear Animal Print or Shirt
Last Day of Zoo Donation
-3No School—Easter Break
For more information, please go to this
website:
oea.dpi.wi.gov/assessment/Smarter/resources
-6&7Middle School Band/Orchestra
Open House for Incoming 6th Graders
7:00—8:00 pm
-7PTO Meeting at 3:30 pm
5th Grade
Track & Field
- 15 Late Start Day 8:35 am
On Tuesday, May 12th the 5th grade classes will
travel to Chi-Hi to participate in the annual Issacson Track and Field Invitational.
- 29 Incoming Kindergarten Registration
NO SCHOOL for Current Kindergarten
The students will arrive by bus at 9:30 AM and
events will open at 10:00 AM. This will be an all
day event with students eating sack lunch from
home that day.
9:30 a.m.
4th Grade Music Program
- 31 9:30 a.m.
5th Grade Music Program
We would like to invite
parents and family to
come and cheer on their
5th graders.
In case of rain, the event
will be rescheduled for the
13th or 14th of May.
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April 2015
Box Top Results!
Thank you to everyone who clipped, saved and
donated their Box Tops to the Parkview Elementary drive! Our classroom contest has ended and
the results are in…
With the help of
Parkview families,
students and staff
we passed our goal of
$500 and raised
Mrs. Lea’s class came in 1st
with a total of 87 sheets donated!
Mrs. Pickett’s class was 2nd with 64 sheets!
Mrs. Meinen’s was a close 3rd with 61 sheets!
$1,267.21
Altogether, Parkview raised $688, which will be
put to very good use at school.
Great job!
for the
Irvine Zoo
Campaign.
Great Job
Parkview!
RCU School $ense is “Wild About Saving!”
Teaching your student to navigate the jungle of
personal finance at an early age is our goal at
Parkview RCU School $ense. April is National
Credit Union Youth Month, and every student will
have the opportunity to participate in our “Wild
About SavingTM” coloring activity!
deposit is an investment in your child’s future and
a benefit to your school!
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If you have any questions about RCU School
$ense, feel free to contact Amanda Farnham,
Parkview’s Financial Education Representative,
at amanda.farnham@rcu.org or visit our website
Our savers will also be excited for double stamps at www.rcu.org to learn more about the RCU
with each deposit on Monday, April 13th.
School $ense program.
We culminate the month with a random drawing
for jungle themed prizes for anyone who saves at
school during the last full week of April! Help
your child remember to bring their RCU School
$ense deposit each Monday, because every
April 2015
Event:
Parkview and Southview Color-A-Thon
Date & Time:
Saturday, May 16th, 2015
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
3K or 5K Run/Walk begins at 9:00 a.m.
Location:
Northern WI Fairgrounds—Chippewa Falls, WI
Register at www.schoolathon.org/find-a-thon.
Click on Parkview/Southview Elementary found under the
Wisconsin school/group.
Parkview and Southview Elementary Schools in Chippewa Falls are sponsoring our first annual Community Color-A-Thon Event! This event is
open to the community!
The money from this fun and healthy event
will go to the schools and be used to fund
extra activities, projects and field trips not
covered by school budgets.
The cost to register for this walk/run is
ONLY $30 and includes a FREE T-Shirt!
After the event, there will be a Color Blast
After Party with music and Big Blasts
of Color!
Go to the website listed above and register
you and your family today!
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April 2015
THERE IS STILL TIME TO BECOME A MENTOR!
There are 19 students on our waiting list that would greatly
benefit from having a mentor. Mentoring is all about showing
the student you care and you are trustworthy by offering
support, encouragement, and friendship! Plus, mentoring is
fun! Mentors and students can spend their time together
playing a board game, building with Legos, putting together
a puzzle, doing crafts, or playing sports.
Could you find 30 minutes in your week to have fun with a
child who will cherish your time and friendship?
www.facebook.com/ChippewaMentorProgram
Call Ashley at 715-726-2400 ext. 2516
http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/cvMentors.cfm
Get started before the end of the year!
Kindergarten Registration
It is time to call Parkview Elementary to register
your child for the 2015-2016 Kindergarten class.
Stacey or Nancy will be taking registration information by phone (715-720-3750) during regular
office hours (7:30 am to 3:30 pm).
All children who will be five on or before
September 1, 2015 are eligible for Kindergarten.
We will have a formal on-site Kindergarten
orientation on April 29th for those who preregistered.
Please inform other parents, neighbors, friends
and relatives that they need to call their area
school this month to register their child for
Kindergarten. Schools do not automatically
know that a child is old enough to attend
Kindergarten. We need a phone call for that
information (this includes children currently in
Early Childhood, Head Start and BB4C).
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April 2015
News From the Nurse
Lyme Disease
As the weather warms and the snow disappears
we’re all headed outdoors to enjoy the fresh air.
So are the ticks!
Deer Tick bites can spread Lyme Disease—an
infection that causes many symptoms including
rash, flu-like symptoms and muscle aches.
Ticks frequently live in shady, moist ground cover and also cling to tall grass, brush, shrubs,
and low tree branches. Lawns and gardens may
harbor ticks, especially at the edges of woods
and forests. When you do venture into the great
outdoors, follow these tips:
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Wear a tick repellent
Wear light colored clothing
(ticks are easier to see)
Wear enclosed shoes and boots, longsleeved shirts, and long pants. Tuck pants
into boots or shoes to prevent ticks from
crawling up legs.
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When outside, don't sit on the ground.
Check kids for ticks at least once per day—
especially the head, armpits, belly button,
groin, ears and behind the knees.
Wash all clothes after leaving tick-infested
areas
If you find a tick on the body, use tweezers to
grasp the tick firmly at its head or mouth, next to
the skin. Pull firmly and steadily on the tick until
it lets go, then swab the bite site with alcohol.
If you notice a bull's-eye rash or other symptoms that can occur in Lyme disease — such as
swollen lymph glands near a tick bite, general
achiness, headache, or fever — call your doctor
right away.
WISCONSIN DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Department of Health Services
Lyme Disease
(Lyme borreliosis, Lyme arthritis)
Disease Fact Sheet Series
What is Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is an illness caused the bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, that is transmitted by a tick
named Ixodes scapularis (commonly called black legged or the deer tick). Lyme disease may
cause symptoms affecting the skin, nervous system, heart and/or joints of an infected individual.
Over 20,000 cases of the disease have been reported in Wisconsin since surveillance for Lyme disease
began in 1980.
Why is it called Lyme disease?
The first cluster of cases associated with this infectious agent was discovered near the town of Lyme,
Connecticut.
Who gets Lyme disease?
Males and females of all ages can get Lyme disease. People who spend time outdoors in tickinfested
environments are at an increased risk of exposure. Most cases have reported an exposure
to ticks or woodland/brush habitat during the months of May through August, but exposure can occur
whenever the temperature at ground level is warm enough for ticks to be active. In Wisconsin, the
vast majority of cases have been acquired in the western two-thirds of the state. The northwestern
and west central portions of Wisconsin have the highest incidence of the disease.
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How is Lyme disease spread?
The disease is acquired by a tick bite. The deer ticks that transmit the Lyme disease bacterium
become infected when the immature stage of the tick feeds on infected field mice. When subsequent
stages of that tick feed again, the infection can be transmitted to the tick's new host. The tick must
actually be attached to a person's skin for about 24 hours before it can transmit the bacterium. The
bite of the tick is usually painless.
What are the symptoms of Lyme disease?
The illness usually occurs during the summer months and often starts as a roughly circular reddish
rash around or near the site of the tick bite. The rash expands in size over a period of days or weeks.
During the rash stage, other symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, stiff neck, muscle and/or
joint pain may be present. These may last for several weeks.
If left untreated, within a few weeks to months after the rash onset, complications such as meningitis,
facial palsy, heart abnormalities, and arthritis may occur. Swelling and pain in the large joints may
recur over several months or years in untreated Lyme disease. Not all persons with the disease
develop the initial skin rash.
How soon do symptoms occur?
The early symptoms usually begin within a month of exposure. The later arthritic, cardiac, and
neurologic problems can take weeks to months to appear.
Does past infection with Lyme disease make a person immune?
Past infection does provide some immunity, but that protection is relatively short-lived. It is possible
for a person to get infected more than once.
What is the treatment for Lyme disease?
The disease is treated with oral or injectable antibiotics.
What can be done to prevent the spread of Lyme disease?
If you are in areas where ticks may be present, the following precautions can reduce the risk of
acquiring Lyme disease:
• Wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and high socks with pant cuffs tucked into the socks.
Light colored clothing will make ticks easier to find. Walk in the center of mowed trails to avoid
brushing up against vegetation.
• Conduct thorough "tick checks" on yourself and your children after spending time outdoors.
Prompt removal of ticks, even after they have attached, can drastically reduce the chance of
Lyme disease transmission.
• Insect repellents containing 0.5% permethrin or 20-30% DEET have been shown to be
effective in repelling deer ticks. If such products are used, be sure to follow the manufacturer's
directions on the label.
• Although there had been a vaccine against human Lyme disease, it is no longer marketed.
How should a tick be removed?
To remove an attached tick, grasp it with narrow-bladed tweezers or forceps as close as possible to
attachment (skin) site, and pull upward and out with a firm and steady tension. If tweezers are not
available, use fingers shielded with tissue paper or rubber gloves. Do not handle with bare hands. Be
careful not to squeeze, crush or puncture the body of the tick that may contain infectious fluids. After
removing the tick, thoroughly disinfect the bite site and wash hands. See or call a doctor if there is a
concern about incomplete tick removal. It is important that a tick be properly removed as soon as it is
discovered.
DEVELOPED BY THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, BUREAU OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY SECTION
P-42070 (Rev. 08/10)
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Resources of the Month
Shannon Larson
Family Support and Resource Coordinator
Phone: (715) 720-3750
Email: larsonsr@chipfalls.org
Chippewa County Community Resource Guide
The updated resource guide is available online on the Chippewa
County Human Services website. Chippewa County developed a
list of local resources and compiled them into this resource guide,
which is available to the public. Examples of resources include:
Early Education & Child Care, Mental Health & Counseling,
Parenting Services & Support, and Transportation Services.
Information about many other free or low cost programs/services
is also available in this resource guide. Please feel free to utilize
this guide on your own or call Shannon Larson at any time, and I
can help you utilize these community resources.
http://www.co.chippewa.wi.us/home/showdocument?id=2646
Start cleaning out your closets for
The 7th Annual Parkview School
“Dress For Success” Clothing Exchange
We are looking for gently used school-aged clothing of ALL sizes to help our families with their backto school shopping. We will be collecting clothing, jackets, shoes, boots, undergarments, and socks
(no stains or holes please). The clothing will be available for families to shop for FREE during
the Welcome Back Conferences on September 1, 2015. Please bring in any donations and place
them in the box in Central Park.
For questions or more information, please contact
Shannon Larson at 715-720-3750.
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HEALTHY HARVEST
April: Green Peas
Production Tips
Pick peas that are firm, crisp, bright green color and fresh
appearance; they will feel like velvet
Refrigerate up to 3 days
They freeze very well
How to Eat
Eat raw as is
Eat cooked: boiled
Can add to stews, soups, casseroles or other hot dishes
Can cook with meat
Nutrition Information
Low in fat, cholesterol and sodium
High in protein, vitamin A, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, phosphorus,
copper, fiber, vitamin C, Vitamin K, thiamin and manganese
Recipe: Rice and Green Pea
In 3 quart saucepan combine:
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cups water
1 very small onion (chopped)
2 cups frozen peas (defrosted)
1 carrot (peeled and shredded)
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules)
1 teaspoon salt free herb seasoning
Cover and bring to a boil
Reduce heat to simmer and continue to cook 15 minutes or until rice is tender
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April 2015
Register Your 4-year-old for BB4C
(Chippewa Falls School District’s Pre-K Program)
Building Bridges 4 Children (BB4C), the district’s 4-year-old early learning program, is accepting
registrations for the 2015-16 school year beginning February 1st, 2015.
BB4C is open to all children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2015. Please bring
your child’s birth certificate with you when you register your child. The district has partnered with
the following sites to ensure a quality early-learning program designed for children this age.
CESA 11 Head Start
2820 E Park Avenue
Chippewa Falls
715-723-1211
Circle of Friends Early
Learning Center
1750 Hallie Road
Chippewa Falls
715-552-9696
Monkey Business
Early Educational
Community
1300 Lowater Road
Chippewa Falls
715-723-7444
Rhymes-N-Rainbows
5051 171st Street
Chippewa Falls
715-723-8000
Kids USA Learning
Center Inc.
656 Lakeland Drive
Chippewa Falls
715-726-1507
MACS
St. Charles Borromeo
429 W Spruce Street
Chippewa Falls
715-723-2161
YMCA Early Learning
123 Look @ Me
Community
Early Learning Center
630 Miller Street
2964 County Rd F
Chippewa Falls
Eau Claire
715-723-5135
715-874-4779
For additional information or to pick up registration materials, contact a BB4C partner site, download
forms from the BB4C website (http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/bb4c/), or contact the BB4C Coordinator:
Dana Sommerfeld, BB4C Coordinator
1345 Ridgewood Drive
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715-726-2414 ext. 3004
bb4c@chipfalls.org
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Lunch Account Information
Breakfast and Lunch menus for all schools are posted monthly at
http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us//foodServices.cfm
Breakfast is available at all schools. Elementary cost is $0.35, Middle School cost is $0.85 and
High School cost is $1.00. Additional items can be purchased at the Middle School and High
School and each item will be charged individually.
Lunch - Elementary $2.00
MS and HS $2.25
- Milk is available for purchase at any school for $0.35. If you send a lunch from
home, you may want to consider sending a beverage if you do not want to incur a milk
charge on your account.
- Additional items can be purchased at the MS and HS and each item will be charged
individually. Students on free or reduced price meals will also be charged for items
purchased in addition to the meal.
- HS has a la carte available for purchase. There must be money in the account to
purchase these items.
Payments can be made online through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, by clicking Payments
from the left menu. It’s secure, free of charge, shows up on the account immediately (make sure
you receive a payment receipt) and you have more control over who gets the money and how
much you want each child to receive. If you do not have a portal account set up, please contact
Peggy at (715)726-2481 or mckillpa@chipfalls.org. Check or cash payments are accepted at all
schools or payments can be mailed or dropped off at the Administration Building; there is a secure drop off box for after hours. Checks can be made payable to CFAUSD. Specify in the
memo section of your check or include a note with your payment instructing how you would like
the payment applied. Be sure to include student’s name. If not noted, payments will be split
equally between all members in the household with an active meal account.
Viewing lunch balances and meal activity: Parents can view lunch transactions, balances and
payment history through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. When you click on Food Service on
the left, all accounts are displayed with their respective balance. Just below the balance section
is the transaction detail. You can toggle between students and view the transactions relating to
that student.
Mobile app: You can also make lunch account payments and access account information
through the Infinite Campus Mobile Portal. Our District ID is: LXNWQL
All meal account inquiries/questions can be directed to (715)726-2581 or mckillpa@chipfalls.org
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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April 2015
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
NICE WORK!
PARKVIEW
TV ADS
GOOD JOB!
YOUR AD HERE
CONGRATULATIONS!
Parkview has a TV located on the west wall by the display cases in Central Park.
It is used for announcements of upcoming events and general information for the school.
The screen changes continually throughout the day showing each event many times. We
allow you the opportunity to place an “ad” for your child that will run on Wednesdays. This is
used as a fundraiser for the PTO. The ad will cost $5.00 and will include a picture of your
child (after the pictures are taken if they are in kindergarten or new to Parkview), their
first name and a short message from you!
The PTO funds many things for Parkview including playground equipment and toys, field
trips and sound systems for the classroom teachers so the money will be used for your children at Parkview in some way.
If you would like to place an ad fill out the form on the bottom half of this flyer and send it,
with $5.00, to the Parkview office at least two days before the ad will appear.
Thank you, Parkview PTO.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------***Students have really enjoyed this so far. They love to see their name and picture on the TV. ***
ONE DAY ADVERTISEMENT FOR YOUR CHILD ON TV IN CENTRAL PARK
Child’s full name________________________________ Teacher__________________ Grade______
Occasion (please circle one)
Birthday
Good Job
Congratulations
Nice Work
Message (10-12 words) _________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
From ____________________________________________Date you want the ad to run_____________
Return this slip with $5.00 to the Parkview office 2-3 days before the ad will be run.
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