From your Northwoods Partnership Coordinator, Laurie Erdman 852-4107, lerdman@ecasd.k12.wi.us FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 7, 2014 Every Child, Every Day-Soaring High Nor t hw oo ds - - Cel ebr a ti ng 2 0 yea r s Happy Halloween CALENDAR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 *Leap into Language Arts 3:40-4:45 pm *ELECTION DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Christmas in the Northwoods annual craft show WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10-14 ANNUAL STUFF-A-TRUCK FOOD DRIVE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 *VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY 2:00-2:30 *Leap into Language Arts 3:40-4:45 pm *PTO MEETING 6:30 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 BAG IT DAY for STUFF-A-TRUCK NORTHWOODS NEWS Christmas in the Northwoods next week! If you are new to Northwoods, you may not have heard about this annual event put on by our PTO and enjoyed by hundreds each year. Each year we have crafters from around the Midwest come to our school and sell their crafts. It is a huge event! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 OPEN FROM 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM • Full Lunch menu….Basket Raffle…Huge Bake Sale….a Huge Variety of craft items…and much more. So much Fun!!!!! • $2 donation. All proceeds benefit Northwoods PTO and therefore, our children attending this school. • Invite your friends and relatives! ***CHRISTMAS IN THE NORTHWOODS NEEDS YOUR HELP— Parent volunteers staff this craft fair. It is loads of fun to work at. Plus you get to shop. Please contact Amy Westom to offer an hour of your time. Please call her at 715-559-5268! PTO FUND RAISER---CANDY BAR SALES ARE UNDERWAY! If you have any questions on the candy bar fundraiser, please feel free to contact a committee member: Rachel Hedberg 715-514-2114 rachel.hedberg@outlook.com Kristina Hoyt 715-440-4149 hoyt.kris@gmail.com Donna Ash 715-456-0311 gigglesmae72@gmail.com • • • • • • • • Over 250 boxes have been handed out. We are well on our way to meet our goal of selling 375 boxes! Grocery store shifts are being signed up for as well. Gordy’s is full for this Saturday, however, there are still shifts available for Sunday and at Sam’s Club both Saturday and Sunday. If you are taking a grocery store shift and think you will need additional boxes to sell, please let a committee member know ASAP and we will arrange a pick-up time for you. You can view what shifts are available and sign up at the following location: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f49aca62da7fc1-candy Once you sell your current box(es) and would like more, please send your money to school and include a note requesting an additional box(es). As money is returned to school, we will have random prize drawings for Northwoods apparel items! And don’t forget, top sellers from EACH classroom will win a family pizza party from Toppers!! Thank you for your cooperation and support for the students and staff of Northwoods Elementary School Northwoods Veterans Day Celebration Tuesday, November 11, 2014 1:30-2 Coffee/snacks for all Veterans and Troops in Library 1:50 ALL Veterans and Troops attending will gather in the Library 2:00 Assembly begins in gymnasium. GREAT BIG THANKS TO OUR VISION SCREENING VOLUNTEERS: Thank you for the volunteers who helped with Vision screening for grades K-1 and 3 on Monday, October 27. Thank you to Jaqlyn Yule, Amanda Biczak, Patti O’Dell, Stacy Dauffenbach, Gina Kittlstad and Angie Shepler. ENORMOUS THANKS TO THE PARENT VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTED FOOD FOR PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Monday 31 families Thursday 22 families Michelle Schulner Kristin Sbranek Jason and Heidi Wendtland Deanne Becker See Vue Mandy Schacht Penny Richardson Bobbie Schulz Angela and Jeffery Nelson Stephanie Bauer Paula Gustafson Jessica Klesmit Tanya Hagen Stacy Reedy Christina Smith Emily Johnson Kristina Aschenbrenner Laura Noah Kristin Morosky Martha Zubia Heather Craker Hope Williams Karin and Bill Rassbach Ali Knoll Laurie Ingle Amy and James Weingarten Stephanie Vobornik Angela Bentley Rhiannon Kuhnert Jody Kantza Bridgett Dohren-Ehrike Kim Koller Kristin Morosky Alecia Acker Jessica Severson Carrie Frank Todd and Maureen Close Nicole White Steph and Dylan Hite Masone Yang Michelle Brantner Sarah Wetzel Angie Shepler Heather Market-Sullivan Amber Gardner Kathryn Raley Sharon Lee Deb Hower Charilyn and Robert Hutchinson, Sr. Serena Richardson Rachel Hedberg Evirine Johnson Anita Thompson Thank you to all the parents who brought in food. It was outstanding and such a boost for all our staff at such a busy time for all. Thank you parents, for encouraging us by showing you care. We all appreciate it. The Northwoods Staff SUPER THANKS TO OUR BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS: Without the parents who make this happen and dedicate their time to this wonderful Book Fair, we would not have a Book Fair ever. Thank you to Kristin Morosky, Deb Davis and Julia Jilek who headed up the Book Fair and worked so hard to make it happen. Thank you to the following Northwoods Mom’s who served our school in an effort to make this happen: Tanya Kistner, Carrie Burnett, Martha Deneen, Sharon Lee, Julia Tetrault, Becky Reas, Kristina Hoyt, Gina Kittlstad, Stephanie Bauer, Angela Mitchell, Tia Walker, Rachel Hedberg and Amanda Binczak. You made it happen during a busy week and we are grateful for your support. HAPPY HALLOWEEN THANKS TO ALL WHO WORKED ON OUR HALLOWEEN PARTY ON OCTOBER 24: Thank you to our Presidents of the PTO, Donna Ash and Amanda Binczak for heading this up. Thanks to Amanda Profraizer for her UWEC student teachers who help with this each year (they do games and create the haunted house). Thank you to Tammy Angell and her crew for making popcorn, lemonade and providing candy for the Bingo games. It was a fun party and we hope you enjoyed it. Please see some pictures below provided by Patti O’Dell, a parent volunteer. WHAT WOULD WE DO WITH OUT YOU--THE PARENT VOLUNTEERS?! Halloween party pictures below It was a Boo-rific night “Every Child, Every Day…Soaring High” Northwoods Mission Statement CONGRATULATIONS SOARING HIGH CLUB NORTHWOODS STUDENTS: Cassidy Frank KC, Avery Richardson KF, Joleah Jaenke KJ, Arielle Scudder 1G, Rory Berg 1H, Ntshiabsi Vue 1W, Reagan Kruit 2A, Ben Berscheit 2HR, William Craker 2HU, Finley O’Dell 3B, Maddy Eckstrom 3ME, Chance Gundlach 3MO, Brock Kistner 4BA, Judah Kruit 4BO, Carter Lee 4F, Shebye Lor 5M, Mariyah Gagnon 5S, Daniel Vang- Mr. Biederman, Rebeka Jain – Mrs. Vircks, Kyle Baker-Mrs. Bork, Kaylin Ruenger- Mrs. Schaller, and Nick McFadden- Mrs. Heath. ECASD AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION FROM THE ECASD: TIMELY DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS Keeping it Safe and Healthy (Pointers from Our Health and Safety Office) Here are some tips to keep in mind in getting the kids ready for trick-ortreating next week: 1. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors. 2. Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision. 3. Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them be seen by drivers. 4. When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls. 5. When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories look for and purchase those with a label clearly indicating they are flame resistant. If a sword, cane or stick is a part of your child's costume, make sure it is not sharp or too long. A child may be easily hurt by these accessories if he stumbles or trips. 6. Do not use decorative contact lenses without an eye examination and a prescription from an eye care professional. While the packaging on decorative lenses will often make claims such as “one size fits all,” or “no need to see an eye specialist,” obtaining decorative contact lenses without a prescription is both dangerous and illegal. This can cause pain, inflammation and serious eye disorders and infections, which may lead to permanent vision loss. 7. Teach children how to call 9-1-1 (or their local emergency number) if they have an emergency or become lost. More tips on how to trick-or-treat safely coming in next week’s announcements. SPEAKING OF HALLOWEEN: Cash for Candy Offered at Regis Court Dental Regis Court Dental will buy back Halloween candy collected trick-or-treating for $1 per pound at their offices at 1102 Regis Court in Eau Claire. Once candy is collected, it’s shipped to Operation Gratitude, a non-profit out of California, which repackages the candy along with other items into care packages to be sent to troops around the world. Last year, Regis Court sent more than 300 pounds of donated candy to Operation Gratitude. Contact jeff@regiscourtdental.com for more information. NORTHSTAR COSTA RICA QUARTER AUCTION IS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Mark your calendar for the Northstar Costa Rica Quarter Auction coming up on November 2, at the Eagles Club in Hallie. Students from Northstar Middle School are fundraising for an exciting adventure next summer in Costa Rica. Enjoy a spaghetti dinner starting at 11:00 am with the quarter auction starting at 12:30 pm. The first paddle for the auction will cost $5 and additional paddles will cost $3. There will be a lot of great items that can be purchased for 4 quarters. A few of the vendors include Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Mary Kay and Norwex. Tell your family, friends and neighbors. If you have questions or want to purchase spaghetti tickets, please contact Jennifer Holec at jenjenfer4@gmail.com or Abby Johnson at kentandabby@charter.net. 20TH ANNUAL EAU CLAIRE HMONG NEW YEAR IS NOVEMBER 8 AND 9 The Eau Claire Hmong New Year is November 8 and 9 from 8 am-4 pm at the UW-Eau Claire Ade Olson Gym. Click http://www.ecahmaa.org/#!hny/c1dnl for much more information. “MIGHTY MIKE” AND THE BOUNCE OUT THE STIGMA PROJECT IS DECEMBER 3 The Epilepsy Center of Western Wisconsin invites you to join the fun on Wednesday, December 3, from 6-8 pm, at the Eau Claire YMCA and learn what it takes to be self-driven. “Mighty Mike” Simmel is a veteran of the Harlem Wizards professional entertainment basketball team who lives with challenges created by epilepsy. He founded and runs “The Bounce Out the Stigma Project” which features an interactive basketball show with the themes of goal setting, anti-bullying, confidence building, healthy living and disability awareness. Space is limited and tickets are $10. Register by November 14 by calling 715-834-4455. Learn more at www.epilepsywesternwi.org for more information. ECCT PRESENTS “DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”The Eau Claire Children’s Theatre will present DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. November 20-23, at the State Theatre in downtown Eau Claire. “Be Our Guest” at one of ECCT’s most popular shows! Belle longs for adventure in the great wide somewhere, but she gets more than she bargained for when she discovers the enchanted castle in the woods. It’s a “tale as old as time” with all the enchanted characters and popular Disney songs you know and love. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, November 20 and Friday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, November 22 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, November 23 at 1:30 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for seniors, $12 for students, and $8 for youth ages 12 and under. During each of the show’s performances, ECCT will host its annual Holiday Silent Auction. A different set of auction items will be on display in the lobby during each show. Bidding closes at the end of intermission, and the winning bidders pick up and pay for their items as they leave the theatre. All proceeds from the auction support ECCT programming. DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is sponsored in part by WEAU News 13, MidWest Family Broadcasting, Wisconsin Public Radio, Associated Bank, Macy’s, and the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, as well as ECCT's 2014-2015 season sponsor, Kristo Orthodontics. For tickets or more information, visit www.ecct.org or call 715-839-8877. There is nothing else to say but … BOOOOOO BOOOOOO HAVE A GREAT HALLOWEEN ! Laurie Erdman, Partnership Coordinator, Coordinator Northwoods Elementary 715.852.4107 lerdman@ecasd.k12.wi.us Expect more of yourself…just a few steps more than yesterday.
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