Grant Elementary School

500 North 4th Avenue

Wausau, WI 54401

PRINCIPAL—Chris Nyman cnyman@wausauschools.org grant.wausauschools.org

SECRETARY—Erica Taylor etaylor@wausauschools.org twitter.com/WausauGrant

PHONE: 715-261-0190 Office Hours: 7:45 AM-3:45 PM

FAX: 715-261-2223 School Hours: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM

Remember to check out E-flyers for the latest non-profit community and school sponsored events.

GRANT BULLDOGS ARE RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, & SAFE

G r a n t G a z e t t e NOVEMBER 2, 2018

November 2 - Picture Retake Day

November 2 - 11:30 Dismissal

November 14 - Last Day of G2M Session 1

November 15 - 11:40 1st Grade Family Lunch Day

November 15 - 6:00 PM FACT Night for Families in the Gym

November 16 - Return Hansen Fundraiser Money & Orders

November 21,22, & 23 - No School Thanksgiving Break

Bulldog Pride

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

School Hours

8:00 Breakfast begins

8:15 Playground supervision begins

8:30 First Bell rings

8:35 Tardy Bell rings

(Students who arrive after 8:35 are tardy)

3:30 School day ends

If your child is sick or has an appointment please call the school office at 715-261-0190

by 9:00 AM or send an email to

etaylor@wausauschools.org.

For the month of November we are doing

a school wide attendance incentive. Eve-

ry day that a class has 100% attend-

ance they get to add a letter to their card.

The first class to spell "Showing up!"

wins a prize for the class. We understand

that some absences are unavoidable, but

please encourage your students to attend

every day and

help their class

earn the prize!

The Wausau School District does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual

orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex,

religion, or disability. Anyone who believes that the Wausau School District has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 or the

Americans with Disabilities Act, may file a complaint with the WSD Equity Director at the Longfellow Administration Center, 415 Seymour Street, Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-0359 or by

telephone at 715-261-0500.

November Principal’s Message It’s hard to believe we have already completed the first nine weeks of the school year. Please note that report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, November 7

th. A special ‘THANKS’ to all parents/guardians that were able to attend parent/

teacher conferences on October 18th and 23rd. We had a 98% participation rate

school-wide this fall. Your continued support is greatly appreciated!! We are always looking for parents interested in joining PTO. Our next meeting is scheduled for November 5th at 6:30 pm. I would LOVE to have more parents join our great community of friends and collaborative partners! Please remember to have appropriate outdoor clothing for your child as the winter season approaches. Students will be outside EVERY DAY unless temperatures drop below zero! Students should always have appropriate coats, snow pants, boots, hats and gloves. As we transition into early winter, please also remember how important it is for all school-age children to have good attendance. A recent Columbia University report found that children that missed 10% or more of school days in a year were in the lowest-achieving group the following year. Poor attendance in K-1 may erase many of the benefits of preschool. Only 13% of children with poor attendance in grades K-3 test-ed at grade level in reading compared with 77% of those with good attendance in those early grades. Another more subtle cause of lost learning opportunities is tardiness. At Grant teach-ing begins when the bell rings at 8:30 AM. Every minute of instructional time is im-portant and the first few set the tone for the rest of the day. When a child is late they not only miss this important instructional time, but when they walk into class after it has already begun, it interrupts the learning of their classmates as well. Please do your best to help your child stay healthy, have good attendance and arrive to school on time.

Sincerely,

Mr. Nyman

GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2 0 1 8

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

7:45 Good News Club

3:30 G2M

Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Nov. 8 Nov. 9

Day 5 Day 1

3:30 Book Bowl

3:30 G2M

6:30 PTO

Day 3

3:30 G2M

Day 4 Day 2

Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 3:30 Book Bowl

3:30 G2M

Day 3

3:30 G2M

Day 4

7:45 Good News Club

3:30 G2M - Last Day of

Session 1

Day 5

12:00 1st grade Family

Lunch Day

6:00 Girl Scouts

6:00 FACT Night

Day 1

Turn in Hansen Fundraiser orders and money

4th Grade Planeterium

6:00 Bear Den Meeting

Day 2

Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Nov. 22 Nov.23 12:00 Optimist 5th Grade-

Lunch

3:30 Book Bowl

Day 3

Thanksgiving Feast

Day 4

No School

No School

No School

Nov. 26 Nov. 27 Nov. 28 Nov. 29 Nov. 30 3:30 Book Bowl

Day 5

Day 1

Day 2

3rd Grade School Forest

Day 3

Day 4

Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 5 Dec. 6 Dec. 7 3:30 Book Bowl

6:30 PTO

Day 5

Day 1

Day 2

6:00 Girl Scouts

Day 3

6:00 Bear Den Meeting

Day 4

Dec. 10 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 13 Dec. 14 3:30 Book Bowl

6:00 Wausau West Girls

Traveling Basketball

Day 5

6:00 Wausau West Girls

Traveling Basketball

Day 1

7:45 Good News Club

6:30 Winter Concert @

Wausau West

Day 2

6:00 Wausau West Girls

Traveling Basketball

Day 3

Day 4

NOVEMBER 2018 Elementary Breakfast Menu

Benefit Bar 2 items

Fruit Choice 1 item

100% Fruit Juice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Chocolate Muffin 1 item

Cojack Cheese Stick 1 item

Fruit Choice 1 item

100% Fruit Juice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Benefit Bar 2 items

Fruit Choice 1 item

100% Fruit Juice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Chocolate Muffin 1 item

Cojack Cheese Stick 1 item

Fruit Choice 1 item

100% Fruit Juice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Cereal Kit 3 items

Fruit Choice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Yogurt 1 item

Golden Grahams Cereal Bar 1 item

Fruit Choice 1 item

100% Fruit Juice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Sausage, Egg & Cheese Slider 2 items

Fruit Choice 1 item

100% Fruit Juice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Benefit Bar 2 items

Fruit Choice 1 item

100% Fruit Juice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Crunchmania Cinnamon Bun Cracker 2 items

Fruit Choice 1 item

100% Fruit Juice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Cereal Kit 3 items

Fruit Choice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Cream Cheese Filled Mini Bagel 2 items

Fruit Choice 1 item

100% Fruit Juice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Mini Maple Pancake Wraps 2 items

Fruit Choice 1 item

100% Fruit Juice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Benefit Bar 2 items

Fruit Choice 1 item

100% Fruit Juice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Chocolate Muffin 1 item

Cojack Cheese Stick 1 item

Fruit Choice 1 item

100% Fruit Juice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Cereal Kit 3 items

Fruit Choice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Cherry Apple Crunch Bar 2 items

Fruit Choice 1 item

100% Fruit Juice 1 item

Milk 1 item

NO SCHOOL TODAY

THANKSGIVING

NO SCHOOL TODAY

NO SCHOOL TODAY

Cereal Kit 3 items

Fruit Choice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Cream Cheese Filled Mini Bagel 2 items

Fruit Choice 1 items

100% Fruit Juice 1 items

Milk 1 items

Mini Maple Pancake Wraps 2 items

Fruit Choice 1 item

100% Fruit Juice 1 item

Milk 1 item

Breakfast is a choice of 3 food items out of the 4 food items from the 3 components (grain, fruit/veg, milk) offered on the menu. (One of the choices must include at least 1/2c of fruit or vegetable)

All meals served with a choice of milk (varies by school)

“This institution is an equal opportunity provider”

K-8 Menu Grouping

All menus subject to change

NOVEMBER 2018 Elementary Lunch Menu

Rotini with Meat Sauce

Green Beans

Baby Carrots

Sliced Pears

Bread Stick

Ranch Dip Cup

“Max” Cheese Stick

Marinara Sauce

Corn

Shredded Romaine

Applesauce

Dick & Jane Cookie

Ranch/French Dressing

Mini Cheese Ravioli

Marinara Sauce

Breadstick

California Blend Vegetables

Peeled Cucumber

Sliced Pears

Ranch Dip Cup

EARLY RELEASE DAY

NO SCHOOL LUNCH TODAY

Mini Maple Pancakes

Syrup Cup

Turkey Sausage Links

Hash Brown Rounds

Tropical Vegetable Juice

Peach Slices

Ketchup

Meatballs

Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Dinner Roll

Sliced Carrots

Pineapple Chunks

Margarine

Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun

Baked Beans

Green Beans

Fresh Melon Cubes

Ketchup

Beef Chili w/Beans

Elbow Macaroni

Cali Blend Veggies

Baby Carrots

Fresh Grapes

Blueberry Lemon Bite Cookie

Portesi Flatbread Pizza

Marinara Sauce Cup

Steamed Sweet Corn

Chopped Romaine

Sliced Pears

Ranch/French Dressing

Hamburger Patty with Cheese on a Bun

Baby Carrots

French Fries

Apple Slices

Ketchup/Mustard

Mini Corn Dogs

Baked Beans

Sliced Pears

Cherry Smooth Sidekick

Ketchup/Mustard

Harvest of the Month

Breaded Chicken Drumstick

Baked Potato

Dinner Roll

Peas and Carrots

Banana

Margarine

Salisbury Steak w/ Gravy

Rotini Pasta

Cucumber Slices

Steamed Sweet Corn

Mandarin Oranges

Breadstick

Pepperoni Pizza Square

Shredded Romaine

Sliced Carrots

Applesauce

Dick & Jane Cookie

Ranch/French dressing

Cheese Omelet

Mini Waffles

Syrup Cup

Baby Carrots

Tropical Vegetable Juice

Strawberry Cup

Turkey and Gravy

Whipped Potatoes

Cooked Broccoli

Peach Slices

Dinner Roll

Turkey Cookies

Margarine

NO SCHOOL TODAY

THANKSGIVING

NO SCHOOL TODAY

NO SCHOOL TODAY

Hot Dog on a Bun

Baked Beans

Baby Carrots

Applesauce

Ketchup/Mustard

Macho Nachos

Beef Taco Filling

Tortilla Chips

Refried Beans

Shredded Romaine/Shredded Cheese

Mixed Vegetables

Fresh Melon Cubes

Salsa Dip Cup

Breaded Chicken Nuggets

French Fries

California Blend Veggies

Banana

BBQ Sauce Cup

Margarine

Harvest of the Month: Potato

All meals served with a choice of milk (varies by school): Nonfat Chocolate Milk, 1% white, skim

Daily Meal Alternates Offered: PB&J or Turkey Ham & Cheese

“This institution is an equal opportunity provider”

K-8 Menu Grouping

All Menus Subject to Change