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School District of Poynette Newsletter August/September/October Back to School Issue 2016

School District of Poynette Newsletter

August/September/October2016 Issue

www.poynette.k12.wi.us(608) 635-4347 Fax–635-9200

Volume 40, No. 2

In This Issue...

Open Housepage 2

Back to School Informationpages 2-3

3 and 4-Year-Old Newspage 5

K-8 Newspage 6

High School Newspages 8-9

School Calendarpage 10

School Nutrition Informationpages 14-24

School Supply Listspages 25-27

School District Personnel

page 28

The new school year is approaching quickly. We want you to know that the entire staff & administration will make every effort to ensure that your children are given the necessary attention for a positive, productive, and rewarding school year.

Invest time and thought into your children’s schooling this year. There

are various opportunities to be involved, beginning with a visit during our District-Wide Open House on Tuesday, August 30 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Other opportunities to be involved in your children’s schooling this year include: attend a Poynette School District Board of Education meeting, attend a parent meeting, volunteer in the classroom, chaperone a field trip or activity, and many more. We welcome your involvement!

Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) Students will begin their first day of classes on Wednesday, September 7. There is no Open House on August 30 for 4K students; however, preschool year programs are scheduled. Please see page 5 for additional details.

will receive a letter in the mail regarding orientation and the first student day.

will be welcomed on September 1 for their first day of school. Please see page 6 for additional information.

will be greeted by their teachers when they first arrive at school. Class lists will be posted outside each classroom. Classes begin at 8:30 a.m.

should proceed to the gymnasium upon arrival at school at 7:30 a.m. Students will be greeted with a brief back to school assembly. Students will then report to their first class after the assembly and receive a copy of their schedule, if needed.

will be welcomed by Dr. Hoernke and their teachers as they head to their first block class. If needed, student schedules will be available. Class begins at 7:35 a.m.

The First Day of School is Thursday, September 1


Back to School Information

Summer is busy in the district--sometimes the parking lot is so filled with cars it is hard to remember that school isn’t officially in session until September. The district team has been busy working on building projects, finishing cur-ricular revisions, and putting another summer school in the books. It has been a great season and now we are ready for our students to return.

Poynette is a special place, where great things happen every day. Our Vision 2020 Goal to be the best district of our size in the state means we want our graduates to be ready for whatever they choose to do in life. Our gradu-ates leave with the skills ready to take on the challenges of the 21st Century. They know how to think critically, how to analyze, how to utilize their creativity to solve complex problems. But that just doesn’t happen when they get to high school; it starts in the home and at the beginning of a student’s career.

When we teach handwriting at lower elementary grades, research says we trigger parts of the brain that develop “mental muscle memory” building spacial acuity and the ability for students to express more and better ideas. Our Puma Pride lessons demonstrate what it means to be a friend and, by extension, a good student and citizen. Our STEAM offerings (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) help students develop programming skills, provide opportunities to work with rudimentary robot-ics, and offer hands-on use of 3D printers, CNC routers and plasma cutters. These skills engage students and are required to succeed in a dynamic global marketplace.

We know that students who are connected to their

schools tend to be more successful. The community should be proud that our district has been able to support great opportunities for students that many larger districts won’t provide. Our elementary Spanish programming gives students a leg up to master another language. Our co-curricular offerings are extensive--over 75% of high school students participate in a school sponsored club or sport (over 65% at middle school). Over half of high school students take fine arts offerings.

These are statistics that don’t show up on test results or make it on our state report cards--but we value them just as much as any standardized assessment.

The new school year is almost here and students of all ages are excited about getting back to their classrooms or starting a new chapter. As families were registering for the 2016-17 school year, I was introduced to a young man going into four-year-old kindergarten. I asked him if he was excited for school to start. He replied, “I can’t wait. I’m going to make a lot of friends.” I couldn’t help but smile at his wonderful outlook when facing something brand new and a little bit scary--he was excited about the opportuni-ties. It serves as a great lesson to all of us, to embrace new opportunities without fear or trepidation. That is what education is all about: providing opportunities for young people so they can soar.

Welcome to the 2016-17 school year and all it has to of-fer!

Matt ShappellDistrict Administrator

Families Are Invited to the District-WideBack to School Open House!

Don’t miss out on this time to visit classrooms, meet staff, and get ready

for a great school year!

Tuesday, August 30, 20164:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Arlington Early Learning Center, 1-8 Building, and the High School

View From Here — Back to School 2016-17


Accident InsuranceThe Board of Education provides

supplemental accident insurance through Student Assurance Services. It covers student injuries that occur in school, on school grounds during school hours, or in school-sponsored and directed activities. If a student is injured, the parents’ insurance pro-gram is the primary carrier. Forms, if needed, are available from the office. Treatment for an injury must be ren-dered within 60 days from the time of the injury by a licensed physician.The form should be completed and submitted to the Student Assurance Services Company within 90 days from the date of the accident. For additional information regarding cov-erage, benefits, & exclusions, please contact the Poynette School District Administrative Offices.

Registration Fees for Grades K-12

A registration fee is collected at the beginning of the school year for all K-12 students in the school district. The fee schedule is as follows: El-ementary Students- $10, Middle School Students- $25, High School Students- $25. The registration fee is nonrefundable. Please see pages 6 and 8 for additional registration information.

Elementary SchoolMr. Hausser (1-8 IMC)

Middle SchoolDr. Pritzl (1- 8 Gym)

High SchoolDr. Hoernke (HS IMC)

4:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Back to School Information

Class Times for District Grade LevelsMorning Classes ........................................................ 8:25 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Afternoon Classes ..................................................... 12:30 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.

Arlington Early Learning Center (Kindergarten) ...... 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.Poynette Elementary School (Grades 1-5) ................. 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

Poynette Middle School .............................................. 7:35 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.

Poynette High School .................................................. 7:35 a.m. to 2:42 p.m.

Please note: elementary and middle school students are asked to arrive at 7:20 a.m. or later. If your child will be arriving late, or will not be at school, please call the school office.

Census InformationTo facilitate an accurate school census and plan for the district’s future, we

are asking that all residents new to the school district and all residents who have had new babies, contact Lisa at 635-4347, ext. 202.

Student HandbooksStudents and their parent/guardian should read the 2016-17 Student Hand-

book. The signature form found in the back of the handbook must be signed by both the student and the parent/guardian and returned to school. Handbooks are reviewed with students when the school year begins. The handbooks can be found on the district website under the “Students” tab and then “Forms and Resources” link.

Registering New StudentsWe welcome all new families to our district! All new school-age children must

be registered at the school office where they will be attending – as soon as pos-sible. Please call the appropriate school office if you have any questions. Phone numbers are listed on the back cover of this issue.

“The Puma Way” PresentationsPlease join us for “The Puma Way” presentations. As part of the Open House activities, each principal will be hosting

very short presentations to help our parents and students understand student life at each school. A meet and greet op-portunity will follow each short presentation. Come join us to find out even more about the Puma Way!


Nurse’s Report

Web Publishing NoticeThe School District’s website (www.poynette.k12.wi.us) as well as our district Facebook page communicates informa-

tion to students, parents, staff and the general public. Information will be added to these resources as the year progress-es.

We have generated a series of web publishing policies and procedures. These policies have been established to ensure acceptable technology use and appropriate content online as well as to protect the safety of our students and staff.

One aspect of the policy includes, “No clearly identifiable photos or students’ full names will be used on district web pages”. This means that we will allow our web page authors to post pictures on our site, however, students’ full names will not be posted along with the photographs. Your child’s picture may be used as part of our district and/or local school internet web pages. The public will be able to view these pages. The web pages will be similar to what a newspa-per might publish. No student addresses, telephone numbers or any other personal information will be displayed.

Students may be referred to in various parts of a teacher’s class or activity and will only be identified by their first name. Students’ work such as written or artistic illustrations may also be published on the district web page with a no-tice prohibiting the copying of student work without written permission.

We as a district will assume that you grant us permission to post pictures and/or students’ written work or artistic illustrations unless parents or guardians refuse the release of such information, in writing, of their own initiation. Any questions or concerns regarding this issue should be addressed to: Anna Niemeyer, Curriculum and Instruction Coach/Infinite Campus SIS Manager/Webmaster, P.O. Box 10, Poynette, WI 53955. She can also be reached via email at [email protected].

Welcome Back Poynette Pumas!Here are a few important Back-to-School reminders from the nurse:

Immunizations- All students are required to have an updated immunization record on file. Updates include MMR, DTaP, IPV,

and the chicken pox (varicella) vaccine. In addition to these boosters, school age children should have had the Hepatitis B series completed. Also, 6th graders are required to have a Tdap vaccine updated.

Individual Health Plans - If your student has a health condition such as asthma, allergies, seizures, migraines, bowel issues, or other

conditions that may interfere with your child’s learning, please contact the school nurse to set up a Individual Health Plan for your student. Individual Health plans help keep your students safe and healthy.

Medication Policy - Medications must be kept in the office, unless it is a lifesaving medication, which can be carried by the student.- A Medication Consent Form must be completed by parents for all medications. Additionally, a physician’s

signature is required for prescription medications. - Medications must be supplied to the district in the original bottle. Prescription

medications must have a proper label on them from the pharmacy. - Each medication must have it’s own Medication Consent Form properly

filled out. - Siblings can NOT share medications. Each student must have his/

her own bottle of medication. - Students can not share medications with other students. - Medications must be picked up at the end of the school year,

as the district will not store them for the summer. - Students are not to drop off medications to the school.

Parents must bring medications into the office. Emergency Contact Numbers

- PLEASE have a current and working phone number on file with the office in the event an urgent/emergent event would occur and we would need to reach you.


News for 3 or 4-Year-Olds3 and 4-Year-Old Screening:

Friday, September 2All district children who will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1,

2016, and have not been screened before are invited to participate in the district’s 3 and 4-Year-Old Screening Day.

If you would like to register your child, you can contact the school office at 635-4347, ext. 6. When you call, you will be able to schedule an appointment time for the developmental screening which will be held during school hours on Friday, September 2, in the Poynette 1-8 gym. Children planning to attend 4K who have not been screened should also call to register.

The purpose of the screening is to give the preschool child an opportunity to participate in some fun “school like” activities while professionals briefly check developmental skills. Parents will then have an opportunity to meet with school staff to review the screening results as well as ask questions or discuss concerns they may have. There will be some information on general child development and home activities available to take with you.

Federal legislation requires school districts to identify all children from ages 3 to 21, inclusive, who have special needs, disabilities, and/or significant difficulties in learning. If you have specific concerns about your preschool child, please call Margaret Nehmer at the Arlington Early Learning Center, 635-4347, ext. 113.

ATTENTION: Parents who have children who will be 4 years old prior to

September 1, 2016 Register Now for

4-Year-Old KindergartenYour child is eligible to participate in the

School District of Poynette’s 4-Year-Old-Kindergarten program this fall.

If you missed our registration dates in April, please call the elementary and middle school office at 635-4347, ext. 6, for more information about the program and to register your child!

4K OrientationWe are excited to be starting our eighth

year of 4K in the Poynette School District! We will be holding our orientation meeting on Wednesday, August 31 in the 1-8 building cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. This will give families a chance to meet teachers and learn about the upcoming school year. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hausser at 635-4347, ext. 100.

Four-Year-Old Preschool (4K) Set to BeginOur district Four-Year-Old Preschool (4K) is set to begin on Wednesday, September 7. The school district partners with

three child care centers within our district to provide this program.The preschool program is open to all children who reside in our school district and who will be four years old by

September 1, 2016. The children will learn a variety of things during the three-hour program that meets four days per week. Instruction focuses on language development, learning to work in small and large groups, cognition and learning readiness, development of self-help skills, and social interactions with peers and adults. There is also a parent outreach component to involve parents and extend learning times outside of the classrooms. If you would like to register your child, please call the 1-8 school office at 635-4347, ext. 6, so a registration packet can be mailed to you.

We will have two classes that operate in the morning from 8:30-11:35 a.m. The classes will be located at St. Peter’s Child Care and Preschool in Arlington and Kids First Preschool and Child Care in Poynette. We will have two afternoon classes from 12:30-3:35 p.m. at both Kids First Preschool and Child Care and Main Street Youngsters Child Care and Preschool in Poynette.

The four classes will offer the same curriculum for all of the children. Mr. Hausser, Poynette Elementary Principal, is arranging any required transportation and is the person who receives registration materials for the program. He can be reached at 635-4347, ext. 6, or [email protected].

As with all programs, we will continue to monitor activities and obtain feedback from parents and staff. Our teachers welcome your input. They look forward to a great year serving the four-year-old population of our school district.


K-8 School NewsRegistering For Kindergarten

Children who will be five years old by September 1, 2016, and plan to attend kindergarten this fall should already be registered. However, if you missed the Kindergarten Round Up (Registration Day on May 6) for any reason, -

The school office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please feel free

to leave a message at any time and your call will be returned.

K-8 Registration DaysRegistration for children in grades K-8 and their parents was held

on July 12 and July 19.

Registration consists of:1. Paying the registration fee $10 for elementary, $25 for middle

school. Registration fees are non refundable.2. Student photos were taken for the 2016-2017 school year. If

you missed having photos taken, you will have an opportunity to do so after the start of the new school year.

3. Demographic Information is updated Infinite Campus. If your child was enrolled in the Poynette School District last year and is returning, please review your demographic information on the Parent Portal including address, name, email address, phone numbers, and emergency contact information. If you do not have a portal account, please register for one on our website (see information on page 11).

4. Taking care of any outstanding obligations, including lunch balances.

5. Locker details are shared with middle school students.6. Picking up athletic forms and paying middle school athletic

fees- $25 per sport per student.7. Depositing money into food service accounts.8. Paying for Kindergarten Milk Break. (Participation in the Kin-

dergarten Milk Break is optional. See page 7 for details.)9. Middle School schedules were NOT distributed at registra-

tion this year. Schedules will be distributed at Open House on August 30, 2016.

Again this Year for Kindergarten Families!To help our kindergarten students become familiar with the class-

room and the routines of kindergarten, we are having our Early Learn-ing Center participate in our Open House on Tuesday, August 30, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Students and parents are strongly encouraged to attend to bring in supplies, meet teachers, and see the classroom! Teachers will be providing presentations throughout the evening as well.

Kindergarteners will begin their first day with all other students on Thursday, September 1. We look forward to starting this journey with you and your child. Please contact Mr. Hausser at 635-4347, ext. 100, if you have any questions.

Message from Dr. Pritzl Poynette Middle School Principal

Another school year is right around the corner, and with it brings the excitement and anticipation of coming together as a school community to learn and grow. The culture of Poynette Middle School is embedded in the pride that exists when both students and staff members strive to attain excellence in all that they do. This ingrained pride gives us a school where the academic and social education can thrive.

We are committed to improving the experience of both the academic and so-cial experience of Poynette Middle School each day in all that we do. The 2015-2016 school year was a success in so many ways. The Reading achievement of our students grew among our student body by having 63.8% demonstrating targeted achieve-ment in Reading, which is up from 52.9% in the prior school year. Math achieve-ment of our students improved steadily as well, with 81.6% of our students dem-onstrating targeted achievement in Math, which is up from 80.6% last year, and 69% during the prior school year. A culture of learning and acceptance is continually taking shape, as evidenced by the number of behavior referrals decreasing by 48% over the course of the past 2 school years.

While we are proud of all of these things, we realize that we still have a ways to go to reach the rigorous goals that we have set in our quest to become the best district of our size by the year 2020. Our staff is com-mitted to continually pushing the enve-lope towards being an even more innova-tive, collaborative, and student-centered learning environment for the students in the Poynette community.

The Poynette Middle School staff and I look forward to working with your stu-dents as they continue to work, explore, and strive for excellence during their school experience. We welcome you to vis-it or contact us with any questions or con-cerns that may arise this coming school year. The work of our students should be a great source of pride and excitement for this community.


Make Note of Fall Parent/Student Teacher Conferences!Parents & Students Are Encouraged to Attend Conferences Together

Kindergarten Milk Break(FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ONLY)

(This is not milk at lunch time)

Students in KINDERGARTEN are provided a “snack time” during the school day. Par-ents have the option to pay for their child to receive a carton of milk each day (choco-late or white), or they can send juice or a water bottle from home.

If you would like your KINDERGARTEN child to have a carton of milk during this “snack time in the classroom”, please complete and submit this form with payment by the beginning of the school year to any school office. Payments must be for full trimes-ters or for the full year.

Please make checks payable to School District of Poynette. Payment can also be made online through the Parent Portal.

_______ milk break for the entire 2016-17 school year, $72.00

_______ milk break per trimester, $24.00

_______ my child will not be taking milk break at snack time

Kindergarten Student’s Name:

Teacher’s Name:

Kindergarten Student’s Name:

Teacher’s Name:


High School NewsHigh School Registration Days

Registration for high school students and their parents was held July 12-July 19. If you did not have an opportunity to register your student(s), please contact the office at 635-4347, ext. 7.

Registration consists of:1. Completing a student registration form and paying

the nonrefundable $25 registration fee.2. Depositing funds into your student’s food service

account.3. Taking care of any outstanding obligations, includ-

ing lunch balances, athletic fees, etc. Schedules are available when the registration fee is paid and out-standing obligations are resolved.

4. Picking up a parking permit application5. Ordering yearbooks6. Picking up athletic forms and paying fees for fall

sports. Fees can be paid online via your Parent Portal account.

If you prefer to pay by check, separate checks are required for each fee.

Class schedules will be needed for the first day of school and are not mailed.

Freshmen Orientation/Link Crew Day

An “introduction to high school” orientation/Link Crew Day has been scheduled for all freshmen students entering Poynette High School this fall. All freshmen must be registered prior to the orientation session which is scheduled for Friday, August 26, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. This orientation is for students only.

Please encourage your student to attend this fun morning of activities and important information led by upperclassmen. You and your student will be re-ceiving a reminder call or postcard prior to the date. Our goal is 100% freshman attendance!

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If your student cannot attend the orientation, please contact the high school office at 635-4347, ext. 7.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:

Volunteer Opportunities for HS Students

Attention High School Students--would volunteer hours improve your applications for college or jobs? Do you enjoy helping others and giving back to your community? Would you like to de-velop new skills?

Contact Mrs. Sukowski for informa-tion about tutoring, working as a class-room helper, or providing childcare during parent programs. High school students who wish to tutor or assist in the classrooms must commit to 9 weeks, one time per week minimum, and par-ticipate in a tutor-training meeting in September or January before beginning the volunteer opportunity.

Contact Mrs. Sukowski about other volunteer opportunities in the commu-nity to meet your interests and needs.

Cell Phones and Electronic DevicesDuring class time, cell phones and other electronic devices must be pow-

ered off and out of sight unless they are being used for educational purposes under the direction of a teacher. This also includes pep assemblies and field trips.

Cell phones and other electronic devic-es may be used before and after classes, but may not be used in a manner which is disruptive. If a cell phone/electronic device is used without permission, the student may pick it up in the office after school. If it is the second offense, a par-ent/guardian will need to pick it up.

For additional information regarding the use of cell phones and other elec-tronic devices, please refer to the student handbook.

PHS Hall LockersStudents are provided lockers in which

to store materials. Students are required to keep their hall lockers locked at all times with a school-issued padlock. Students keep the same locker and lock throughout their high school years. Gym/athletic locks are issued to students by the physical education teachers.


High School NewsCounselor’s Corner

by Todd Anderson, HS Counselor635-4347, Ext. 404

[email protected] Are you the parent or guardian of a se-

nior? If so, you should start thinking about whether or not your child will be attending an institution of higher learning next year.Along with the applications and acceptance letters comes the financial responsibility of paying for the education. Although it is not yet time to apply for financial aid, there are changes taking place this year that will allow you to apply much earlier than in the past. You will be receiving a letter about a finan-cial aid meeting for students and parents that will take place early this fall. Your abil-ity to receive financial aid for the upcom-ing college school year (one year from now, 2017-18) is based on your 2015 taxes. There is a wealth of information on financing the education of your student that can be found on the internet including a very popular and free site http://www.fafsa.gov/. If you do not have a computer at home, you can find in-ternet access at the Poynette Public Library, or your student can use the computer in the guidance office during normal school hours. Remember to watch your mail once school starts for a letter with information on the fi-nancial aid meeting this fall. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 635-4347, ext. 404.

Schedule ChangesPoynette High School students, grades 10-

12, can make changes to class schedules at the school guidance office on Wednesday, August 24 from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Chang-es will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Once classes have begun, students are given five (5) school days to change their schedules. Any changes that need to be made after five (5) days will require admin-istrative approval.

Make Note of Fall Parent/Student Teacher Conferences!Parents & Students Are Encouraged to Attend Conferences Together High School Conferences: Thursday, October 6, 4:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Message from Dr. HoernkePoynette High School Principal

Welcome to the start of the 2016-2017 school year. The high school staff and I look forward to the halls and classrooms filling with active students and supportive teachers. The students and staff of Poynette High School continue to build a culture in which people look forward to learning, exploring, and succeeding. Soon, the Puma Nation will assemble for another successful school year.

I first need to highlight a few of the many student and staff accom-plishments of the 2015-2016 school year. More than half (53%) of last year’s Junior and Senior students took at least one Advanced Place-ment course. This impressive percentage speaks not only to the in-creased rigor of our coursework, but also to the strong drive within our students to challenge themselves to new academic heights. As we work to develop students that are college and career ready, our PHS teachers and guidance department have strengthened their ties to both four-year colleges and technical schools. During the 2015-2016 school year, PHS counselors hosted scholarship parties during which they assisted our seniors in developing well-written applica-tions.

The overall culture of PHS is one of constant inclusiveness and participation. In fact, 78% of our students participate in at least one co-curricular and 53% participate in a very impressive fine arts pro-gram. The PHS staff continually works to both expand offerings and increase student numbers. During the last school year a newly creat-ed PHS Ice Fishing Team competed within various tournaments and our expanded Forensics team sent a record twelve students to state competition. Both the individual and team accomplishments within the fine arts programs and co-curriculars are simply too numerous to list in one article.

PHS will continue to promote a student-centered culture focused on support and success. Forty of our 11th and 12th grade students have volunteered to spend four of their summer vacation days work-ing as Link Crew Leaders. These student volunteers, trained by Mrs. Leah Preiss and Ms. Kaitlyn Nelson, will lead incoming 9th grade students through the Link Crew high school orientation program de-signed to create a positive learning culture. To further add to a PHS culture focused on support, all students will now have an Academic and Career Planning Mentor. This teacher-mentor will help guide students as they explore, plan, and work toward academic and career goals.

The PHS staff and I look forward to assisting your student as they discover and refine their talents. We welcome and encourage you to contact us with any questions that may arise during the course of the next school year.


School CalendarWednesday, August 24 .. Mr. Anderson is available for HS Schedule Changes, for grades 10-12, 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Friday, August 26 ..............................................................Freshmen Orientation/Link Crew Day, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Monday, August 29 to Wednesday, August 31 ..................................................................................All Teacher InserviceTuesday, August 30 ................................................................................. OPEN HOUSE for Grades K-12, 4:00-7:00 p.m.Thursday, September 1 .................................................................................... FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Welcome back!Monday, September 5 . ............................................................................................................... NO SCHOOL, Labor DayThursday, October 6 ..................................................................................................EARLY RELEASE K-5 ONLY at 12:30 MS & HS REGULAR DISMISSAL TIME ELEMENTARY PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 1:30 p.m.-8:00p.m. GRADES 6-12 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Friday, October 7 ...................................................................................................Poynette High School’s HomecomingThursday, October 13 ................................................... 4K-8 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 3 .....................................................................................................First Quarter Ends Grades 6-12Friday, November 4 ................................................................................. NO SCHOOL, Professional Development DayWednesday, November 23 ............................................................................................ First Trimester Ends Grades 4K-5Wednesday, November 23 .......................................................................EARLY RELEASE for ALL GRADES at 1:15 p.m.Thursday, November 24 .................................................................................................NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving DayFriday, November 25 ...................................................................................................NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving BreakMonday, November 28 ............................................................................ NO SCHOOL, Professional Development DayThursday, December 22 ...........................................................................EARLY RELEASE for ALL GRADES at 1:15p.m.Friday, December 23 to Monday, January 2 .......................................................................... NO SCHOOL, Winter BreakTuesday, January 3 ................................................................................................................................ CLASSES RESUMEThursday, January 19 ...................................................................................................Second Quarter Ends Grades 6-12Thursday, January 19 .................................................................OPEN HOUSE, Grades 9-12 ONLY, 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Friday, January 20 .................................................................................... NO SCHOOL, Professional Development DayThursday, March 2 ................................................................................................... Second Trimester Ends Grades 4K-5Thursday, March 2 ........................................................................................... EARLY RELEASE K-5 ONLY at 12:30 p.m.

MS & HS REGULAR DISMISSAL TIME ELEMENTARY PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 1:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. GRADES 6-12 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Friday, March 3 ........................................................................................ NO SCHOOL, Professional Development DayThursday, March 9 ........................................................ 4K-8 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Friday, March 24 ...............................................................................................................First Quarter Ends Grades 6-12Monday, April 10 to Friday, April 14 ...................................................................................... NO SCHOOL, Spring BreakMonday, April 17 ...................................................................................... NO SCHOOL, Professional Development DayMonday, May 29 ...................................................................................................................NO SCHOOL, Memorial DaySunday, June 4 ........................................................................... Graduation at Poynette High School, Kerr GymnasiumWednesday, June 7 ...................................................................EARLY RELEASE for ALL K-12 STUDENTS at 12:30 p.m. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS & TEACHERS ! DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS


Attention to AttendanceRegular and punctual school attendance

is essential for success in school. The administration has developed definitions, rules and procedures regarding attendance in accordance with Wisconsin State Statute 118.15 which is specifically laid out in the 2016-17 Student and Parent Handbook.

An accurate record of attendance is required by law and is carefully noted in a student’s permanent record where employers and other schools may find it. Some of the highlights of the attendance policy include:

needs to leave prior to the end of the school day, they must check-in/check-out with the office. Failure to do so may result in the absence being unexcused.

be reported by a parent/guardian to the appropriate school office, on the day of the absence. Please call by 8:45 a.m. for K-5 and by 7:45 a.m. for grades 6-12.

Voicemail is active 24 hours a day to receive messages.

doctor’s office for any absence that is the result of a medical, dental or orthodontic appointment. A medical excuse letter from a physician may be required for any student who has more than 7 absences due to illness in a given school year.

(3) [c], parent(s)/guardian(s) are authorized to excuse their student from school attendance for any or no reason, up to a maximum of 10 school days in a school year, provided they notify the school in writing prior to the absence. Examples of absences that would fall under this category include: medical appointments, family vacation, college visits, court appearances, funeral services, state tournament games, hunting, and family emergencies.

attempt will be made to contact the student and their parent/guardian. A student and parent could be issued a citation by the Poynette Police Department if an absence is unexcused for part or all of any school day, according to city ordinance 14.07.

Infinite Campus Portal RegistrationDid you know that you can check your child’s lunch balance, pay fees

online, check grades, courses and attendance online? We offer this com-munication tool for parents and students through our district’s student and grading information system, the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

To use the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, parents/guardians need a computer or device that can access the internet. Access to the portal can be gained from home, work, public library or anywhere there is an in-ternet connection. The portal is a free service to our district families. In-structions and training for using the portal are available on our website, www.poynette.k12.wi.us. Click on “Parents & Community”, then choose “Infinite Campus Portal Information”.

Students in all grade levels are provided with their own portal ac-counts. Students do not need to request an account. Once any user has established a portal account, he/she will have access to the account throughout the course of the students’ learning experiences in our dis-trict, provided the user follows the acceptable use policy for the portal. There is no need to annually register for a portal account.

Parents are utilizing the information on the portal to talk to their chil-dren about their school life, thus improving attendance, assignment completion and overall progress in school. Making this information rich connection with parents is a clear way to improve communication be-tween teachers, parents and students. This practice will ultimately help boost student achievement.

When Your Child is AbsentWhen Your Child is Absent

Please Call the OfficeAll schools in the district have 24-hour voicemail to accommo-

date parents who have a difficult time calling during normal busi-ness hours to report an absence. Parents can call and leave a mes-sage at any time. You can also mention a request for homework when you call the office. Phone numbers are listed below.Kindergarten to Eighth Grade Student Safety Policy

to help ensure the safety of our students coming to school. All student absences should be reported on the day of the absence by a parent/guardian. Please call the appropriate school office by 7:45 a.m. for grades 6-8 and 8:45 a.m. for grades K-5.

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High School Student Absentee Policy

not be at school, please call the office before 7:45 a.m. If a stu-dent is absent and no call has been received, office staff will attempt to reach a parent/guardian. If no contact is made, the absence will be unexcused.


District Transportation Policy Allows Some Students to Ride for a Fee

A bus pass may be purchased to allow a student that is oth-erwise not eligible for district transportation to be picked up and dropped off at designated points within the Villages of Ar-lington or Poynette. Payment for the entire school year must be received in full along with a completed transportation registra-tion request.

first-come, first-served basis.

per household) and is available on existing routes.

district may apply for transportation and will be charged on a prorated basis.

Refunds will not be allowed, even if students leave the district, move within the district, change child care arrangements, or are removed from the bus due to disciplinary matters.

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call Dr. Hoernke at the high school (635-4347, ext. 400), or Mr. Hausser at the 1-8 school (635-4347, ext. 100).

Bus Route NumbersThe buses that service our district are numbered, and to as-

sist elementary-age children, an animal symbol and name have been added on the side of the bus.

Your child’s route may change as the bus company has re-routed all students to better serve the district. If you need more information, please contact GO Riteway at 745-1501.

When your student will be absent and not riding the bus on a certain day please leave a message on the Go Riteway voice messaging system. The office is open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or you can also leave a message the evening prior to the absence. Students should be at their bus stop five minutes be-fore the scheduled pick up time. Bus Animal

No. 30 Rhino No. 31 Cow No. 32 Sheep No. 33 Penguin No. 34 Rabbit No. 35 Alligator No. 36 Camel No. 37 Turtle

Bus/Transportation Information

Riding the Late BusStudents in grades 6-12 wishing to ride on the

late route (3:35 p.m. elementary route) must have permission and a pass from the teacher he/she was working with in order to ride on the late route. Once the student has a pass from the teacher, he/she needs to be take the pass to an office secretary to have it stamped.

Students will not be taken home if their home is off the route but will be dropped at the closest spot in the normal route. The elementary bus route can not alter from its regular route to accommodate students riding the late bus.


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Welcome to the district’s School Nutrition Program. I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the many fea-tures of the program.

The K-12 menus offer numerous local farm to school (F2S) items, build a salad options, frequent fresh fruit and veg-etable choices and WHOLE grains.

students in grades 1-12 have access to a morning nutrition option. Students may choose a full breakfast meal or a single milk or juice cup. Families participating in the free/reduced meal program may also participate in the FULL breakfast meal at the free or reduced price

Students in grades 6-8 are served lunch at the high school building. In addition they can enjoy the option of purchas-ing ONE ala carte item. The items offered meet the “Smart Snacks” guidelines, such as whole grain cookies, baked chips, fruit cups and string cheese. Each item will be priced individually between $.50 to $.75 each (an ala carte pricing list is available on the district’s web site)

The grades 6-12 menu continues to offer increased entrée choices, including all the regular fruit and veggie items. High school students will be offered additional ala carte entrees and “Meal Deal” selec-tions.

The menus are available on the district’s website, along with nutrition information, including more detailed meal and à la carte options.

As a district we strive to prepare a nutritionally balanced, healthy and appealing meal to our students at a reasonable cost. It is avail-able on the first day of school. The program operates on a nonprofit basis, with meal and à la carte prices reflecting the amount the dis-trict requires to continue the program. We value your participation in our school nutrition program!

I am available to offer assistance with any nutri-tion concerns you may have. I can be contacted at: 635-4347, ext. 312 or [email protected]

Thank you for supporting the school nutrition program!

Paula Larrabee, CDMFood Service Director

The following information should be reviewed and saved for your reference during the school year:

Food Service AccountsThe district utilizes a computerized food ser-

vice accounting system. The program is part of the Infinite Campus Student Information System. Parents have accounts established and students access money from their accounts using their own “4-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).”

Any food service money brought to the elemen-tary or middle schools will be forwarded to the high school office where deposits are processed. Please include each student’s full name on the deposit envelope.

Additional PurchasesParents of students in the district have the option to limit meals at all grade levels. This refers to the dollar amount

that your student, as an individual, can spend. Parents of middle and high school students have the option to limit the daily dollar amount spent on à la carte or extra entrée purchases This does not affect their purchase of any regular meal option or milk. It only limits the monies spent on extra entreés or à la carte items.

School Nutrition Program

Lunch prices:$2.70 — grades K-5$2.90 — grades 6-12$4.00 — adults$ .40 — reduced lunch price$ .40 — Milk, per half-pint

Breakfast: $1.65 — grades 1-12$ .30 — reduced breakfast$ 2.50 — adults

The meal price includes one carton of milk per purchase.


If you would like to set limits on your account or exclude any extra purchases please call 635-4347, ext. 403.Deposits and Online Payments

This system is a prepayment program. Parents are asked to prepay all food service costs for their children at this time to ensure that all transactions to accounts will be completed prior to the start of school. Send only one check (payable to School District of Poynette) per family for the food service program rather than a check for each student. Please des-ignate the amount to be allocated per student.

PLEASE, DO NOT SEND CASH to ensure accurate recording of payment. Send checks to: Poynette High School Office, c/o Food Service, P.O. Box 10, Poynette, WI 53955.

Any money remaining in a student’s account at the end of the school year will be rolled over into the following school year. Money will be returned upon written request of a parent if the student is not going to remain within the district or is a graduating senior.

The online payment option is available on the Infinite Campus portal. Online payments are instantly deposited into the food service account, providing families with an easy and convenient option to pay fees.

Account BalancesPayments must be made in a timely manner. The food service accounts are a . As a result, each

student’s account should hold and maintain sufficient funds to make purchases. Please review your family’s IC account along with your email and phone information we have on file to ensure it is correct. You may find it helpful to monitor account spending on a calendar at home and access your account through the Campus Parent Portal.

If you have questions about your family account, or balance, please call 635-4347, ext. 403.

The following is the district’s policy for account balance management:

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three school days warning informing them that students will no longer be allowed to charge meal or food prod-ucts until the student’s account is restored to a positive balance. ( Accounts will be suspended after three school days if funds are not received to ensure the account has a positive balance.)

Free and Reduced-Price MealsFree and reduced price meals are available for those who qualify. An application is enclosed in this newsletter as an

insert. Applications are also available at any school office or on the district website. Parents should read the information carefully to see if they qualify. Adjustments are made each year to the amount of income that can be earned. The com-pleted application should be returned as soon as possible to the District Administration Offices, located next to the high school.

The district implements all precautions available to respect the recipient’s confidentiality of free or reduced meals. A family must reapply each year for free or reduced price meals and a new application must be submitted to the district office. An application can be made at any time with eligibility determined at the time it is received.

Each child is entitled to one lunch and one (grades 1-12) breakfast per day at their approved status. Additional meals, milk for meals brought from home, à la carte purchases and milk for milk break is at and families are respon-sible for all charges incurred.Children with Special Dietary Needs

If you have a child with special dietary needs, please provide the teacher, school nurse and the school office with a written note of the details.Grab N go Breakfast and Morning Milk break

A Grab n’ Go Breakfast is served to all students in grades 1-12. Students may choose the full breakfast meal or they may purchase only a milk or juice cup. All students participating in the Free or Reduced meal program also qualify for one free or reduced price breakfast meal (it does NOT apply if they select ONLY a milk or juice cup). Students will use their school PIN to pay for their purchase, with charges deducted from the family account, Please deposit sufficient monies to cover the extra purchases. Remind your student to participate in the breakfast program, it is a good value at a cost of only $1.65 per student (reduced $.30 cents). We all know how important it is to start your day with a good nutri-tious breakfast!

School Nutrition Program


2016-2017 School Supply ListGrades 4K to Grade 3

Four-Year-Old Preschool (4K)Backpack labeled with name , Gallon Ziploc bag la-

beled with change of clothes, 2 sturdy folders (labeled with name), 1 package of 1-2, Elmer’s glue sticks (.77oz), 8-10 pack of basic colored Crayola markers, 1 container of 8 Crayola Water Paints, 1 box of facial tissues, 1 box “ONE ZIP” gallon size plastic bags if your last name begins with A-M, 1 box “ONE ZIP” quart size plastic bags if your last name begins with N-Z, 1 package of 2 dry erase markers. 1 box of paper Dixie cups. Early Childhood Education (at Arlington Early Learning Center)

Backpack/book bag labeled with child’s name inside for safety; Refill pack or box of wipes for hands and projects; change of clothes to leave at school or go between home and school please put this change of clothes in a bag labeled with the child’s name and toileting supplies if needed.FOR ALL ELEMENTARY STUDENTS:

All grades K-5 students will make use of calculators in their math classes. We would like all students to have the same calculator for learning purposes. If you do not already have the recommended calculator, the school will sell them at an approximate cost of $5 for the Texas Instrument-108 (for grades K-3 students), and $10 for the Texas Instrument-30XA calculator (for grades 4-8 students). You may purchase both types of calculator at the 1-8 office. A letter will go out to parents during the first week of school with additional information about the calculators and their prices.

2 pre-sharpened pencils will be needed (to be kept in the art room). tennis shoes to be worn for Physical Education classes (does not have to be an additional pair kept

at school); Grades 3-5 will also participate in an aquatics unit (swimsuit and towel required). A letter will be sent home prior to the start of the swim unit.

1 Foldable resting mat (red/blue kindermat thin size), 1 Backpack (large enough for folders, snowpants, boots...), 1 Pair Fiskar’s child sized scissors; 1 Box Crayons (box of 24), 4 Folders (those with pictures are preferred for sturdiness), 1 Box of 8 washable markers, 4 Large glue sticks; 1 4-pack dry erase markers (No Crayola brand), 1 Old tshirt to be worn while painting (NO BUTTONS PLEASE), 1 Pair of headphones, over the ear style (NO EAR BUDS PLEASE); 1 Large box facial tissues; 1 Large package of napkins; 1 8 oz. (or larger) bottle of Hand sanitizer if your last name begins with A-M, 1 Box plastic bags if your last name begins with A-M, 1 Box plastic bags if your last name begins with N-Z, 1 Box plastic bags if your last name begins with N-Z, 1 Calculator-Texas; Instruments 108 (These can be purchased at school or online at the School District of Poynette Parent Portal).These optional items are helpful to have on hand choose1 or 2.

Large and small paper plates, School glue, Colored pencils, Water color paint sets, Extra packages of snacks (crackers, granola bars, etc.)Grade 1

School supply box, 24 crayons, 8 count washable markers, 2 packs of 8 count dry erase markers, 36 #2 pencils (made in USA) to share in the classroom (please sharpen), 2 Pink Pearl erasers, 12 inch/metric ruler, 1 deck of cards, 12 small wash-able white glue sticks, five 2-pocket folders without clasp (ones with pictures are preferred for sturdiness), 4 wide-ruled spiral notebooks 70 ct., Crayola full-length, 12 ct. colored pencils (please sharpen), 1 box (15) of Ziploc gallon freezer bags, 1 box (50) of Ziploc sandwich bags, 1 book bag/backpack, 1 yellow highlighter, 1 pair 5” blunt scissors, 1 plain drawing tablet 9x12, 1 box tissues 200 ct. Texas Instrument- 108 calculator. Please label notebooks and folders only.Grade 2

Small school supply box, 1 backpack, 48 #2 Ticonderoga pencils , 2 Pink Pearl erasers, 12 inch/metric ruler, box of 24 count crayons, box of 12 count colored pencils, box of 8 count washable markers, 1 pair of 5” pointed scis-sors, 6 glue sticks, 150 ct. filler paper , five 2-pocket folders, 2 wide-rule spiral notebooks 70 ct., 2 large boxes of tissues, Texas Instrument-108 calculator. Please label everything.Grade 3

Small school supply box, 48- (please sharpen), 2 Pink Pearl erasers, box of 24 count crayons, box of 12 count colored pencils (please sharpen), box of 8 count washable markers, 1 pair of 5” pointed scissors, 4 large glue sticks, 12 inch/metric plastic ruler, 2 pens, three 2-pocket folders without clasp, two 2-pocket folder (poly.) without clasp, 3 wide-ruled spiral notebooks 70 ct., 2 wideruled composition notebooks, 5 Post-It Notes 3x3 100 ct. each, a 1 inch 3-ring vinyl binder, 1 box of tissues 200 ct., 1 book bag/backpack, 1 deck of playing cards, 4 Expo black dry erase markers, 2 highlighters, Texas Instrument-108 calculator. Please label everything. Students participate in an aquatics unit as part of the physical education class; a swimsuit and towel will be needed. A letter will be sent home before the unit begins.


2016-2017 School SuppliesGrades 4 to Grade 8

Grade 4Small school supply box, red pen, 12” plastic inch/metric ruler, 5 small glue sticks, 5” scissors, 2 Pink Pearl erasers,

, box of 12 count colored pencils, box of 8 count washable markers, 1 set of Expo dry erase markers, three 2-pocket folders (paper) without clasp, one 2-pocket (poly.) without clasp, 2 composition books (Black Marble) wide-ruled 100 ct., 3 spiral notebooks wide-rule 70 ct., one 1 1/ 2” 3-ring vinyl binder with clear front pocket cover, 100 ct. filler paper wide-rule, 3x3 self-stick notes 100 ct., 2 boxes tissues 200 ct., 1 book bag/backpack, . Students participate in an aquatics unit as part of the physical education class; a swimsuit and towel will be needed. A letter will be sent home before the unit begins.Grade 5

Small school supply box, red pen, 2 yellow highlighters, 4 large glue sticks, 12” plastic inch/metric ruler, 5” scissors, 1 Pink Pearl eraser, #2 Ticonderoga sharpened pencils, box of 12 count colored pencils, box of 8 count washable mark-ers (no permanent markers, please), 6 spiral notebooks wide-rule 70 ct., 200 ct. filler paper wide-rule, 4 folders without clasp, 1 two-pocket poly without clasp, 2 boxes of tissues, 1 deck playing cards, one box of quart sized ziplock bags, one 1” 3-ring hard-sided vinyl binder, 1 book bag/backpack, no Trapper Keepers please, they do not fit in the desks.

Students participate in an aquatics unit as part of the physical education class; a swimsuit and towel will be needed. A letter will be sent home before the unit begins.MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLIES

A Texas Instrument-30XA calculator is required for all middle school students. If you have not purchased one, you may do so through the 1-8 Office. Approximate cost is $10.Grade 6

calculator as noted above, a 5-subject notebook, math folder; folder, pencils and a note-book; folder, notebook, and pencils; a 5-subject notebook with sturdy cover; a 5-subject notebook, folder and 1 pack of colored pencils or markers; 4 glue sticks, 3 3”x3” post-it note pads, 2 1-subject notebooks, 1 folder, 1 package wide-rule loose leaf paper, 1 2-inch binder; 2 pencils; folder; appropriate clothes for activity, tennis shoes, swimsuit and towel for aquatics unit;

3 boxes of tissues, 48 pencils.Grade 7

a 5-subject notebook with pockets, Texas Instrument-30XA calculator, extra large nylon book cover; 1- 2” Binder, 1 Set of Page Dividers for the Binders, 2 Packets of Loose Leaf Paper; 3 theme notebooks for the year- either rule is fine, 2 pens black or blue, 1 folder, 1 box 200 ct. Tissues; 1 composition note-book, 1 3-subject notebook, 2” binder, 1 package loose leaf, 2 packages 3x3 post-it notes, 1 glue stick, at least 1 highlighter, 24 pack of #2 pencils; folder, pencils and a notebook; folder, notebook, and pencils;

2 pencils; folder; appropriate clothes for activity, tennis shoes, swimsuit and towel for aquatics unit; 3 boxes of tissues, 48 pencils, 3 highlighters, 12 pack of colored pencils.Grade 8

1-2” Binder, 1 Set of Page Dividers for the Binders, 2 Packets of Loose Leaf Paper, 2 Highlighters, 24 #2 Pencils, 1 Set of colored pencils or markers, 1 box 200 ct. tissues; Multiple notebooks/loose leaf paper, Texas Instrument- 30XA calculator, Pencils; 3 theme notebooks for the year; either rule is fine, 1 set of colored pencils, 2 pens black or blue, 1 folder, 24 #2 Pencils, 1 box 200 ct. tissues; 24 pack of #2 pencils, 1 box 200 ct. tissues, 2 packages 3 x 3 post it notes, one 1.5” or 2” binder, 1 folder with pockets, 1 set of page dividers for the binder, 2 packets of loose leaf paper, 1 glue stick & at least 2 highlighters; folder, notebook, and pencils; 2 pencils;

1.5” or 2” three-ring binder; appropriate clothes for activity, tennis shoes, swimsuit and towel for aquatics unit.


2016-2017 School SuppliesGrades 9 to Grade 12

HIGH SCHOOL SUPPLIESStudents will need notebooks, pens (blue or black ink), pencils and erasers, colored pencils, highlighters (3-4 pack),

pencil sharpener with receptacle for all of their academic classes. Students may also bring 1 box of Kleenex and drop it off at the high school office.HIGH SCHOOL SUPPLIES BY COURSE:

dissecting gloves ( a good pair of dishwashing gloves would work well for this) notebook, folder or binder, scientific calculator or graphing calculator, laboratory notebook or 4X4

quad-ruled graph paper notebook (optional: if taking AP exam consider purchasing 5 Steps to a 5: AP Chemistry by John T. Moore or similar book).

Sketchbook (doesn’t have to be expensive), large plastic eraser, pencil. : clean yogurt or sour cream containers, ice cream bucket lids.

plastic grocery bags, plastic gloves if desired. Bring an old t-shirt to keep clothes clean.Band- (*Available through band director) *renting a school-owned instrument (French horn, tuba, percussion) $25,

Instrumental Methods book for $7, *drycleaning fee for concert uniform$ 5, *drycleaning fee for marching band uniform $5.

hand-held calculator. scientific calculator or graphing calculator, notebook, binder or folder.

a paperback copy of A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold. 1 spiral notebook, loose leaf paper for assignments, 1-2 pocket folders.

1 1/2-2 inch 3-ring binder, Post-It-notes, highlighters, 1 pack of 4x6 note cards. 1 pack of 4x6 note cards.

All FCS classes need a notebook and folder or a 1.5” binder with loose leaf paper.

multi-subject notebook, folder or binder, it is recommended that all math students purchase a Graphing Cal-culator (Texas Instruments). Any of the following calculators are suitable for high school and beyond-some stores might stock certain kinds, but they are all adequate for your student. TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-83 Plus or TI-86 (Please contact teacher if you have questions about purchasing a calculator.). Note for Mrs. Preiss’s classes 1 package of dry erase markers.

Notebook, Pencil, Folder, Flash Drive, camera memory card, If you have one, bring your own digitalcamera of any size or type. Can be stored in a locked case in the Art Room.

high school physical education classes will need a complete change of clothes (sweat pants or windpants, shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirt), sneakers/athletic shoes, duffle bag or backpack, locker room lock (available fromphysical education teachers), a separate pair of shoes/sneakers will be required for curling units.

notebook, binder or folder, scientific calculator or graphing calculator, laboratory notebook or 4X4 quad-ruled graph paper notebook.

pocket folder. scientific calculator or graphing calculator, notebook, binder or folder.

1.5” or 2” three-ring binder with plastic pocket dividers which will be used throughout the student’s Spanish Language Sequence.

Tape measure for Construction and Woodworking classes. All classes: pack of pencils, closedtoe shoes, shop appropriate clothing (non-nylon,� poly or frayed clothing for welding), old cotton t-shirt that can be cut up for rags. For CAD/CNC Class flash drive.

a flash drive 2-4 gig. bring an old shirt to tear up for rags and an old shirt that you can wear

and not worry about getting dirty in class (to keep regular clothes clean).


Administration .........Matthew Shappell

...................... Linda Dallman ...... David Fischer

................ Mark Hoernke

.............................TBA ...................Jerry Pritzl

...................... Jay Hausser

Four-Year-Old Preschool .......................Heidi Puterbaugh ........................... Amy Borchardt

) ............................ Amy Borchardt ..Heidi Puterbaugh

Arlington Early Learning Center ....................... Maggie Nehmer

Kindergarten ................................... Sara PaffordKindergarten ...............................Bridget PionkeKindergarten ........................Amanda McQueenKindergarten ..................................Kelly Wagner

.........................................Laurel Schmudlach .. Vicki Tomlinson

......................................................TBA ............Leigh Bouchard,

Mary NeCollins .............................. Debbie Sellnow

...................Vicki Sukowski ....................................................Jill Graeve

......................Jennifer Crosst .........................................Lynn Bernett

Poynette Elementary School ................................................ Amy Koch .....................................Nicole O’Connor .............................................Kathy Yanna ...................................Patricia Hathaway .............................................. Carly Endle ....................................... Megan Trantow ....................................... Jane Feuerstein ..................................... Kelsey Loughran .................................. Paula Timmerman ..................................... Michelle Wallace ............................................ Nina Grasse .............................................Alycia Olson .........................................Meghan Visger ......................................... Amy Pederson .........................................Halley Koelsch .............................................Sara Wagner ..........................................Pamela Wentz .......................................... Julia Hoffman .......................................... Katy Milewski

Poynette Middle School ........ Julie Rogness (6th)

Jordan Filerman (7th) Tyler Johnson (6th & 7th) TBA (8th)

....................................Alex O’Connor (6th) Mackenzie Hendrickson (7th) Kevin Frehner(8th)

.......................... Stephanie Schoen (6th) Maria Pittner (7th & 8th)

Poynette Middle School .......................Greg Kallungi (6th)

Dustin Williams (7th & 8th) ............................................. Tyler Johnson

.................................. Kelly Anderson

Poynette 1-8 School ....................Pam Blazek, Jim Lawry,

and Martha McConnell ........Faith Tomlinson, Kevin Beck,

and Judith Boehnen ......... Catherine Morrissey

................................Jodi Bailey ........................... Sue Scott ...............Tammy Bennett,

Lisa Hafeman & Julie McFarlane ................... Joann Schernecker and

Robin McNicol

Title 1 ................... Kate Woerpel

.............................................Terri Dzioba

Special Subject Personnel (Grades K-8) ................................. Laurel Schmudlach and

Bridget Vian

Reading ..................................... Rachel Eckhardt ................................ Gabrielle Morton

....................Scott Hazard ..... Kristin Stangel and Jill Graeve

............................. Dan Riley Morgan Dahlke Jennifer Cross

.................................TBA ............. Paul Lendobeja

District Wide .. Troy Rortvedt

........ Pamela Puntney .. Davy Tomlinson

................. Anna Niemeyer ..................Lisa Hazard

..............Mary Kennedy ................ Paula Larrabee

............................. Dan Gorman ......................................Vicki Sukowski

......................... Marilyn Kotnik .......................... Randy Gilbertson

........................... Peggy MaurerNurse ...........................................Kristine Newell

........................Vicky Leiterman ............................Christy Hellmich

Shannon Wakefield Special Education (Grades K-12)

...................... Lynn Iles ................... Sarah Santas ................... Krista Pulver ......................Julie Vulich .................... Sarah White

.................... Faye Sharp

............Robyn Rylander .................. Carrie Udell

..............................Mary Elsing Donna Miazga

..............................Nicole Alford, Kristin Anderson, Tammy Bakken, Ann Broderick, Melissa Connor, Patti Hutchin-son, Juanita Jackson, Michelle Kratz, Kristine Morgan, Zach Preiss, Kari Ripp, Meg Stoy, Mary Severson, Bonnie Stein, Heather Snyder, Regina Welter, and Shannon Wakefield

Poynette High School

.....................................Kessa LaBlanc .................................................Kaitlyn Nelson

....................Jason Jennings Jennifer Shepard

............................................Colin Bazsali Tricia Petersen Mitchell Rogness

.....Darcy Miller .....................................Todd Anderson

............................................Jennifer Cross

.....................Vicky Leiterman .........................Mary Severson

.......................................Leah Hover-Preiss Nate Leu TBA

........................... Peggy Maurer ..................Joel Ferkovich

.......................................Jill Graeve ............................. Dan Riley

Jennifer Cross Kevin Digman

.................................... Kevin Amundson Jennifer Hubbard Ed Sommers

.................................TBA ...................................Max Grinde

Courtney Milkent Tom Tenpas

..................................... Amy Hodgeman TBA

................................... Debbie Simon Marie Klink

..................................... Merry Seng Theresa Paust Lori Ward Tina Gebhard

...............Kathy Meister, Jean Elsing, Patricia Miller and TBA

School District Personnel


School District of Poynette(608) 635-4347

Matthew Shappell, District Administrator, ext. 200Linda Dallman, Business Manager, ext. 203David Fischer, Director of Student Services, ext. 201

Mark Hoernke, Principal, ext. 400TBA, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, ext. 401

Jay Hausser, Elementary Principal, ext. 100Jerry Pritzl, Middle School Principal, ext. 101

Jay Hausser, Elementary Principal, ext. 100

School District Information

To Pursue a Request...If you have requested information or at-

tempted to resolve a concern and need ad-ditional assistance, please proceed with the following:

-dent and you have contacted the princi-pal, please contact the district adminis-trator.

you have contacted the principal, please contact the district administrator.

and you have discussed it with the high school principal, please contact the dis-trict administrator.

-cials and are not satisfied, please contact the district administrator and request an appearance before the Board of Educa-tion.

If You Need Information About...

something that takes place in the school your child attends, please contact the teacher at 635-4347.

-thew Shappell, District Administrator, ext. 200.

Administrator, ext. 200.

before the Board of Education, please contact Matthew Shappell, District Administrator, ext. 200.

Fischer, Director of Student Services, ext. 201.

please contact Todd Anderson, ext. 404.

please contact Gabrielle Morton, ext. 334.

ext. 314.

Hellmich, School Psychologist, ext. 301.-

tion at the middle and high schools, please contact the high school Assistant Principal/District Athletic Director, ext. 401.

Jay Hausser, Principal, ext. 100.

Pritzl, Principal, ext. 101.

310.

please contact Marie Klink, ext. 403

Tutors NeededAre you an adult who has 30 minutes

or more each week to spend helping one student with homework? Several of our stu-dents in grades 1-12 could use assistance before, during, or after school.

Please contact Vicki Sukowski, guidance department, at 635-4347, ext. 314, for more information.

Substitute Teachers Needed

(all grade levels)

andSubstitute Support Staff

Positions Needed

When applying please refer to our website –

http://www.poynette.k12.wi.us/district/dist_employ.cfm


School District of Poynette — Board of EducationBoard of Education Meetings

Policy/Regular Meeting, 4:45- 5:50 pm, Arlington IMC

Regular Board, 7:00 pm, HS IMC

Regular Board, 7:00 pm, HS IMCCommunity members will have the opportunity to address mem-

bers of the Board of Education for up to 3 minutes during the “Com-munity Forum” portion of the agenda. Please register in the visitor book prior to the beginning of the meeting. You will be asked to state your name and address for public record.

The Board will listen to all concerns, but can only address an item if it appears on the agenda. There will be no discussion of personnel or individually named students.

“ Upon request to the District Administrator, the District shall make reasonable accommodation including the provision of informational material in an alternative format as necessary for a disabled person to be able to participate in this activity. At least twenty-four (24) hours advance notice of the need for accommodation is appreciated.”

Building Blocks of Successful Kids/Strong Families

Free and Fun Programs for Parents, Guardians, and all Caregivers in the Community Respect and

Cooperation through Love and Logic:

Tuesdays, September 20 and September 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Get homework and chores done with less complaining? Develop confidence and con-trol in your kids? Many parents have commented on how Love and Logic has been a positive and fun addition to their “parenting tool kit.” This program is geared for parents of children 3-12.

Healthy snacks will be served! Please register by September 13.

- Child care may be available – please call at least one week in ad-

vance to reserve. All offerings will be held in the 1-8 School IMC. While age-range suggestions have been given, all programs would be ben-eficial to any parent or caregivers and all community members are welcome! If you cannot make these programs, please call for informa-tion on book, cd, and dvd resources available from the Student Services Lending Library and future pro-gramming dates and times.

Around the District is a parent-run/

school-endorsed organization that was cre-ated to support teachers and students in all of their efforts to make our schools great! Consider joining us first on the first Tuesday of each month in the Poynette 1-8 IMC.

on Facebook or https://sites.google.com/site/poynetteparentclub/

[email protected]

participates in numerous passive fundraisers? Passive fundraisers are a way to raise money for our school without having to purchase anything or do anything! Just clip labels from partici-pating products that you already buy. Turn them into any school office and we will do that rest!

is com-mitted to supporting athletics in a positive manner. Please be a part of Boosters to help us continue to promote good sportsmanship and standards for our children. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the high school IMC. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Feel free to contact us at [email protected].

is dedi-cated to promoting music education and ac-tivities at all grade levels (K-12). All parents of music students are welcome and encouraged to participate! Meetings are held the first Monday of the month, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the high school IMC. Please join us to find out what exciting activities we have planned for this year! Visit our website https://google.com/site/poynettemusicparents. org.

The Friends of the Fine Arts is an organization commit-ted to providing area youth and community members with opportunities to experience performing and visual arts through establish-ing a Performing Arts Center in the commu-nity of Poynette. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the 1-8 School IMC. Any community member is wel-come to attend the meetings. To contact the group, please email: [email protected].


Athletics & Sports Online

Athletic Cards and Fee ReminderStudent athletes participating in sports must complete an alternate

year card or physical card before beginning practice sessions. Forms are available at the school offices. Athletic fees need to be paid at the school office before the first contest and are not refundable. Grades 7 & 8 fee is $25, and grades 9-12 fee is $50 (per sport season per stu-dent).

Use of School FacilitiesThe School District of Poynette has policies related to district and nondistrict residents’ use of our school facilities. Any-

one interested in using our facilities can stop by either office for a Facility Use Agreement form. Mr. Hausser is the contact person (635-4347, ext. 101) for use of Arlington or the 1-8 buildings, and the high school athletic director (635-4347, ext. 401) for use of the high school. As always we will continue to work with our community organizations and residents to allow the usage as stated in Board policy. School activities take precedence, and then clubs or groups based on their sea-sons. More information can be found on our school district website or by calling Mr. Hausser or the high school athletic director at the above numbers.

Season Game PassesSeason athletic passes for students and adults may be purchased at

the high school office or at upcoming high school games. Investing in a pass is both convenient and economical for those sports fans who regularly attend high school games. Passes are only valid for the name listed on the pass.

Passes cost $30 for adults and $10 for students. (Regular admission price for adults is $4 and $3 for students in grades K-12.). Passes are accepted at all regular home season high school games this school year including football, volleyball, basketball and wrestling competi-tions.

Accessing School Sports Online

We want to provide accurate sports infor-mation but many times there are last min-ute cancellations or rescheduled games. You can now access and print all up to date high school athletic schedules at: www.capitolnorthconference.org or through the school website:

www.poynette.k12.wi.usMiddle school athletic events can be

found by accessing the school district’s website at: www.poynette.k12.wi.us, then click on schools, Poynette Middle School, (then on the left bar menu) click on Middle School Extra Curricular Activities, Athletic schedules.

Golden Years PassesThe Golden Years Passes (if you are age 65+, or 62+ and retired) are available at the high school office for our senior

sports fans. The pass holder must be a resident of our school district. Passes are available at the high school office.

National Honor Society Blood Drive

The Pauquette Chapter of the Na-tional Honor Society (NHS) will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, August 24th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Poynette Elementary/Mid-dle School cafeteria, which is air condi-tioned! Please consider donating blood and help to save up to three lives. NHS members will be volunteering at the drive, and your donation helps raise scholarship funds for the high school class of 2017.


Board of EducationKathleen Lucey ............................................................ PresidentRon Redell ........................................................... Vice PresidentRandy Tomlinson ............................................................... Clerk Jeff Noble ..................................................................... TreasurerKevin Thays .................................................................. MemberJerry Burke .................................................................... MemberAngela Hall ................................................................... Member

AdministrationMatthew Shappell ................................. District AdministratorLinda Dallman ............................................. Business ManagerDavid Fischer ...............................Director of Student ServicesMark Hoernke ........................ Poynette High School PrincipalTBA ...................................................... PHS Assistant Principal and District Athletic DirectorJerry Pritzl ............................Poynette Middle School PrincipalJay Hausser .................. Poynette Elementary School Principal

School Website: www.poynette.k12.wi.usDistrict Administrative Offices ........................635-4347, Ext. 5Arlington Early Learning Center ................................... Ext. 105Poynette 1-8 School ........................................................... Ext. 6Poynette High School ........................................................ Ext. 7GO Riteway Bus Company ..........................................745-1501District Newsletter ................................... Marie Klink, Ext. 403PHS Sports Updates ............ www.capitolnorthconference.org

The Mission of the School District of Poynette is to provide an education that treats

each person as an individual.We will instill within each student the

love of learning, foster self-esteem and civic responsibility. Our educational program will

impart the necessary skills to excel in a changing and progressing society.

School Announcements... regarding Late Buses, Closings, and Severe Weather Advisories

If schools are closed or delayed due to severe weather, consequently causing buses to run late,

the following stations will be contacted:

WPDR–Portage, 1350 AM and 100.1 FMWIBU–Portage, 900 AM/WBKYWNNO–Wisconsin DellsWTSO–1070 AM/WZEE–104 FMWIBA–1310 AM/101.5 FM WMAD/WMLIWOLX–94.9 FM/WNNN–105.5 FM/WYZ–98 FMTV CHANNEL 3–Madison (Radio–WJJO-94.1 FM/

WQWM-106 FM; WTDY–1480 AM/WMGM–98 FM)TV CHANNELS 15 & 27

2015-2016 Yearbook NewsThe 2015-2016 yearbooks are arriving

soon! If you purchased a yearbook for the 2015-2016 school year, you may pick up your yearbook on Friday, August 26 at the high school IMC from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. before the football game. Please mark your calendar!

There are some extra yearbooks available for sale for $55. Please make checks payable to “Poynette High School”. They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. We hope to see you there!

All 2017 seniors should submit their se-nior photos to the yearbook staff by Janu-ary 15, 2017. A digital photo is preferred and should be a minimum of 300 dpi and verti-cal. The only props allowed in the photo are props related to school activities. The photo needs to be a minimum of wallet size.

Please contact your studio or high school if you have any questions as most studios deliver senior photos directly to the high school.

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