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Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Elementary/Middle School
Daily Announcements
Monday, October 20
WHAT’S NEW TODAY?
• PLEASE NOTE: Per Coach Godbert, U-10 soccer practice changed from 4:00-5:30pm to 5:00-6:30pm
• Monday, Oct. 20 – Kindergarten Girl Scouts (Elem Cafe) – 3:45pm. Any Kindergarten girls still interested in
joining Girl Scouts should stop in and talk to the other parents about joining the troop
• Tuesday, Oct. 21 – 2nd grade Girl Scouts (Elem Café) – 3:45pm
• Wednesday, Oct. 22 is school picture “retake” day. If, for any reason, a student/parent is not happy with their
pictures they may have the photo retaken. Please note: you must bring the entire package back and give it to
the photographer on retake day. No need to complete another order form.
• Friday, Oct. 31 – Opera of the Young “Beauty and the Beast “ (MS Gym) – 9:30am
• Friday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 2 – ELGHS Band & Choir Halloween Pops Concert (ELGHS Auditorium) –
6:30pm. Admission $5
• ELG Music Department Poinsettia Sale – orders due Nov. 17 with pick up on Thursday, Dec. 11 or Friday, Dec.
12. Please see below for more information. Orders forms attached
(link to form – website only)
• Order your Resorter apparel now! Show your school support and buy Resorter wear today. Please see the
attached order form for items available and pricing. Orders are due to the high school no later than Friday, Oct.
24. Delivery date is Nov. 12.
(link to form – website only)
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
This past weekend, one of Elkhart Lake’s finest, Nick Niemi, placed 3rd in the Wisconsin Middle School
Mountain Bike Race, at Cascade Mountain in Portage. He was also awarded 3rd in the state OVERALL in the
middle school rankings, after four races! Nick is part of the Washington County Trail Sharks, High School and
Middle School Mountain Bike Team. Congrats Nick! Coach Rob (Dude) is looking forward to more fun and
success next year!
GOT FUNDRAISING EXPERIENCE!
The ELGEF (Elkhart Lake Glenbeulah Education Foundation) is looking for fundraising committee members.
Experience in fundraising events, ie., trivia night, walks, runs, a plus. Any help would be appreciated
(remember, it is all for the kids!)
If you are interested in helping with these types of events, please contact Debbie Hammann at 920.876.3307or
by email at dhammann@elgs.k12.wi.us.
PTA CHIP SHOPPE REMINDER!
If you received a copy of your Chip Shoppe order - due to money owed or questions on the order - please take
care of this by Wednesday, Oct. 22. Questions can be directed to Lisa McClurg (PTA president) at
920.207.5051
BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR TODAY!
LEARN PAD INTERNET INSTRUCTIONS (6th – 8th grade)
In order to connect the student’s Learn Pad to your Internet provider, please follow the next steps:
1. You must complete these instructions on a home desktop or laptop computer.
2. Go this website: http://blog.qr4.nl/QR-Code-WiFi.aspx
3. It will ask you for your wireless networks SSID, password, and network security type.
4. You can find this information with the wireless router paperwork information
- OR There is an app on each student’s LearnPad that will help you connect to the Internet at home. You are still
asked to enter your wireless networks SSID, password and network security type – with the help of drop down
menus.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, October 20
• Kindergarten Girl Scouts (Elem Café) – 3:45 – 5:00pm
• School Board Meeting (High School) – 7:00pm
Tuesday, October 21
• 5th grade Field Trip – Henschel Indian Museum and Marsh Tower – 8:45am
• 2nd grade Girl Scouts (Elem Café) – 3:45pm
• 7th / 8th Grade Girls Basketball (HOME) – 4:00pm vs. Random Lake
• PTA Meeting (MS Cafeteria) – 6:30pm (SASIE volunteers will be available in the daycare to watch
young children during the meeting)
Wednesday, October 22
• School picture “retake” day
• Early Release – 5th – 8th grade released at 12:30pm; JK-4 released at 1:30pm
• Market Day orders due to school office
Thursday, October 23
• Vision & Hearing Screening – 9:00am – 1:00pm
• Parents Meeting for 5th and 6th Grade Boys Basketball (MS Gym) – 5:45pm
• ELGS Linked into Literacy “Spooky Stories Night” (IMC / Elem Café) – 6:00 – 7:00pm
• Cub Scout Pack Meeting (Camp LaBudde) – 6:30pm
Friday, October 24
Monday, October 27
Tuesday, October 28
• 7th / 8th Grade Girls Basketball (at Oostburg) – 4:00pm
Wednesday, October 29
• 5th Grade Girl Scouts (MS Cafeteria) – 2:45 – 3:45pm
• Market Day pick-up (MS Cafeteria) – 4:30 – 5:30pm
Thursday, October 30
• Halloween Dance & Costume Contest for grades 5 -8 (MS Café) - 1:15-2:45 p.m.
• PTA Halloween Party for grades K – 4 (MS Café / Elem Gym) – 4:00 – 6:00pm
• 7th / 8th Grade Girls Basketball (at Ozaukee) – 4:00pm
Friday, October 31
• Happy Halloween!
• Opera of the Young “Beauty and the Beast “ (MS Gym) – 9:30am
• ELGHS Band & Choir Halloween Pops Concert (ELGHS Auditorium) – 6:30pm. Admission $5
COUNSELING NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS & INFORMATION
(1) ELGS Linked into Literacy “Spooky Stories Night”
a. Thursday, Oct. 23 from 6:00 – 7:00pm in the IMC (parents) and Elem Cafeteria (children)
b. Students and families in grades JK – 4th grade are invited
c. Parents will meet in the IMC with our reading teacher Mrs. Ann Ahola. She will share helpful
information with you on literacy and how to help your child improve comprehension skills. Mrs.
Graumann will also review how to use “Destiny” to locate books in our system. Children will read
“Spooky Stories” with Mrs. Bauer and make a Halloween craft. A Halloween snack and milk will be
served! A FREE children’s book will be given to each child.
d. Babysitting available for children under the age of five.
e. Flyers were sent home with students this week. Please return the form, with the number attending, to
the school office.
(2) Halloween Bash at Community United Church of Christ (174 N. East St., Elkhart Lake), Lower Fellowship Hall
a. 2:00 – 3:00pm, right before Village trick or treating
b. Family-friendly games and snacks for the kids of all ages
c. Prize for the best costume
d. Silent auction for adults to join in on the fun
(3) ‘Flock’ your friend’s lawn today!.... In exchange for a small donation of $20 to the ELGHS World
Language Club, a surprise Pink Flamingo Flock will take roost in the lawn of a family member or
friend for 48 hours! A Flamingo Flock sign will accompany 25+ pink flamingos, which will explain
everything about removal and future destinations of the flock. It will be up to you whether the recipient
finds out who ‘flocked’ their lawn or not – your identity will not be anywhere on the information! To
place your “work order”, return a completed form along with your donation of $20 to the Elkhart LakeGlenbeulah High School office, Attn: Leslie Corbin. (forms are available both at the High school and
Elementary/Middle schools). (100% of the proceeds go the ELGHS World Language Club Costa Rica
Spanish Language Immersion Trip – Summer 2015) THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
(4) The Red Cross is offering a Babysitter’s Training Course this Saturday, October 25th from 8:30 am to
4:00 pm at the Sheboygan Red Cross (2032 Erie Avenue). The class is FREE! Persons interested in the
course should call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or go online at www.redcross.org to
register. The following coupon code: P325UWSHEBOYGAN0615 must be used to get the class for
free. This course is designed for children approximately 11 years of age or older. Participants will learn
the responsibilities of a babysitter, how to prevent accidents, how to handle emergencies, some basic
first aid, infant care skills, and more. If anyone has any questions please contact The Red Cross office at
920-457-7739.
(5) ELG Music Department Poinsettia Sale
a. Our music department is again working to bring in renowned artists to work with our students.
To help defray the cost of their residence with us, the district music department is organizing a
poinsettia sale
b. Order forms will be sent home with students the week of Oct. 20; please collect money at time of
order and return the order form to the Elem/Middle school office on or before Nov. 17
c. Poinsettias can be picked up on Thursday, Dec. 11, following the Elementary winter concert or
Friday, Dec. 12 at the high school on the stage in the auditorium
d. Thank you for supporting the ELG Music Department!
(6) The Greenbush Kettle Moraine Trailblazers will be conducting a snowmobile safety course
a. Dates: November 10, 17, 24, and Dec. 1, 2014, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
b. The first three classes will be held at the Greenbush Fire Department Meeting Room (N6644
Sugarbush Rd, Glenbeulah), with the last class being held at the Greenbush Town Hall
c. Participants must be age 12 by April 1, 2015. Anyone born after January 1, 1985, needs a safety
course certificate to legally drive on the trails
d. Parents are welcome to attend
e. Cost is $10.00. Pre-registration is mandatory as the class size is limited. Registration is done
online on the DNR website
f. Contact Diane Rosenbeck at 920-526-3675 or Lisa Barts at 920-918-1451 should you have any
further questions
Have a great day!
Diane Hassinger
Administrative Assistant / Secretary
Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Elementary / Middle School
251 E. Maple Street | PO Box 518 | Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
Ph: 920.876.3307
Fax: 920.876.3105