Message from Principal Paul Bierman
The month for spending time
with those you love!
"There is nothing sweeter in this sad world than the sound of
someone you love calling your name."
— The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo—

December is here! Cooler temperatures…disappearing daylight. The weeks coming up can become quite overwhelming as families prepare for family gatherings, special travels, and other traditions. We hope that during this month of holidays our families will continue to support the learning opportunities and enrichment that are present every day for our students at Ironton-LaValle Elementary School. We also hope you will find time in the busyness of the season to enjoy the company of those around you.

Great things are happening at Ironton-LaValle Elementary School all day, every day! Thank you for supporting our events, your children and our staff!. We appreciate you!
Spaghetti Supper FUN!
Our 11th annual Spaghetti Supper/Silent Auction was a resounding success with over 300 people served spaghetti and over 100 items sold on the silent auction.

Thank you to everyone who attended, bid on items, donated items and supported this event. Over $3000 was raised in just two and a half hours! Thank you!                       
Upcoming Events

December
1 - End of 1st Trimester
6 - Report Card Day
14 - PTO Meeting 
18 - Meeting of the Electors & School Board Mtg 7:00 PM @ Webb Middle
23 - Jan. 1 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break


January
2 - School Resumes
NO SCHOOL
December 23, 2017-January 1, 2018
THANK YOU Sauk County Seal-A-Smile!
Through grant financing and community donations, Sauk County Health Department is able to provide free dental screenings, education, sealants, and fluoride varnish applications in select Sauk County schools. This is through the Seal-A-Smile Program. 
The Sauk County Seal-A-Smile program does not replace the need for regular dental care. Many students at Ironton-LaValle Elementary School took advantage of this opportunity to have their teeth examined. Thank you Sauk County Seal-A-Smile!
PTO Meeting
Join us for our PTO meeting on December 14, 2017 in the Ironton-LaValle Elementary School Library. Meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. As a parent of a student at Ironton-LaValle Elementary School, you are automatically members of the PTO. Everyone is welcome! Please bring your ideas and positive attitude!
First Trimester Ended December 1
The School District of Reedsburg Elementary Schools have transitioned to trimester grading periods. The first trimester ended on December 1 and report cards will come home on Wednesday, December 6. Your child's report card will reflect grade level benchmarks that are set according to the Wisconsin Academic State Standards. Please contact your child's teacher if you have questions. 
Thank you Hartje Farm, Tire and Market
Barb Buss and Connie Hartje have always been huge supporters of Ironton-LaValle Elementary School. They continue to show that support by purchasing t-shirts for our entire student body! Thanks to Barb and Connie, each and every student will receive a new Ironton-LaValle Elementary School T-shirt free of charge. These are great to wear for class trips, school events or just to show school pride. Thank you Barb, Connie and Hartje Farm, Tire and Market!
When should your child stay home?
Now that winter is here, we know that cold and flu season usually arrives with it.  Many times parents are not sure whether they should send their child to school because they have a cold. The most important thing to remember is that if your child has a fever, it means that his or her body is trying to fight off something. Please do not give them some medicine to reduce the fever and then send them to school. They need to be fever-free for 24 hours without any medication before they return to school.
Winter Weather Reminder
The cold weather season is here and we have noticed some children coming to school without proper attire. All students are required to go outside for recess unless they have a doctor’s excuse requesting the student remain indoors or if the temperature is below 0 degrees Fahrenheit with the wind chill factored in. 

Students should have hats, gloves or mittens, snow pants and boots when going outdoors. Students who choose not to wear these items at recess will need to accept the consequences of their decision. We are not able to provide dry clothing for students who do not dress appropriately. If you need assistance in obtaining appropriate winter gear, please contact Mr. Bierman at 963-5278.

When the decision is made to cancel school, delay the start of school or dismiss school earlier than scheduled, a Skylert message will be sent (phone, text, and email) for all weather related changes to our school day.

These weather related changes can also be found on the local television and radio stations. Please refer to the Elementary handbook on this webpage page 28 for a list of those stations.

Follow the district's  Facebook page and stay up to date on news and information.
Department of Public Instruction
District & School Report Cards
The School District of Reedsburg has had a wonderful start to its year! "We are excited about each student's individual growth and achievements. As a learning community, we are continually looking to improve," says Linda Bruun, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. "One source we use to reflect on our strengths and areas for improvement is the School Report Card."

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) generates a School Report Card and District Report Card for every publicly funded school and district in the state. These public report cards can be found online at  http://dpi.wi.gov/accountability/report-cards . The Report Cards are intended to help schools and districts use performance data to target improvement efforts that ensure students are ready for their next educational step – including the next grade level, graduation, college, and careers.   Read more



Food Service 
The month's breakfast and lunch menus may be accessed by clicking the button below. Payments may be made online or in person. For more information on payments, including applying for reduced fee or free meals, please visit our website.
 
School District of Reedsburg 
Ironton/LaValle Elementary School
 (608) 985-7716
 109 River Street
LaValle, WI 53941
District Mission Statement
Our mission is to prepare our students for the future, instill a sense of respect and a passion for learning.