A Message from our Principals:

Principal, Paul Bierman
Associate Principal, Katie Mathews
Associate Principal, Matt Peetz
It is hard to believe that March is here, and although it doesn’t look or feel like it outside, the first day of spring is right around the corner! 

As always, it is such a joy to see the academic and social progress of all of our students. They truly amaze us each and every day.

Report cards will be coming home on Wednesday, March 6. Please remember that a report card is a picture of your child at school. It is a different world from the one at home. Not every child is a straight “A” student. Your child’s teacher knows your child at school, and you know your child at home. The “real child” may be somewhere in between. Report card time offers an excellent opportunity to blend those two images in understanding and acceptance, a time for both you and your child to learn together.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will look a little different this time around. They will be held on March 14 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and on March 21 from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. This is one of the best opportunities for you to get current information on your child’s growth and progress this year. Ongoing communication between you and your child’s teacher is important to us. 

As always, please feel free to contact us if you ever have any questions or concerns. 
In like a lion, out like a lamb? 
March is here and with it comes many exciting events and opportunities for our students at Ironton-LaValle Elementary School. Our students are using Spaghetti Supper funds to enjoy environmental enrichment opportunities. Some of those opportunities include:
  • Making of clay bowl or cup for students to re-use at home.
  • *Painting a “River of Rocks” to put in our flower bed in front of the school.
  • *An author visit by Miranda and Baptiste Pauls "I Am Farmer Tour".
  • *Making wax covered fabric food covers for each student.
  • *Weaving of mats from plastic bags for homeless shelter in Madison.
  • *Planting of the school gardens.

Watch for future communications about the fun and educational enrichment activities taking place here at Ironton-LaValle Elementary School where we are committed to the whole growth of every student!

With spring just around the corner, we all have a touch of spring fever. We look forward to seeing the signs of spring in the growth of the outdoors and the growth of our students in the classroom!
Upcoming Events
March
1 - End of 2nd Trimester
4-8 - Nat'l School Breakfast Week
6 - Report Card Day
10 - Daylight Savings Time begins
12 - Presentation for Parents - "Let's Talk Drugs" @Reedsburg Country Club 6:00 p.m.
14 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 4-8:00 p.m.
11-15 - Pennies for Patients (fundraiser for Leukemia/Lymphoma Foundation)
16 - WI First Maple Tree Tapping Day @Hartje Outdoor Learning Center 10:00 a.m.
21 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 4-7:30 p.m.
22 - School is in session all day - No Parent Teacher Conferences on this day
25-29 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

April
1 School Resumes
19 - NO SCHOOL
March 14 - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
March 21 - 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.

March 25 - 29
A link to all non-school related opportunities for students can be found on our website. 
I Am Farmer Tour
We are so excited to welcome children's Authors Miranda and Baptiste Paul along with "Farmer" Tantoh Nforba for an all day visit at Ironton-LaValle Elementary School on April 8. Students will learn about taking care of the environment and hearing about the experiences of Tantoh Nforba as a farmer in Cameroon, Africa. Each student will receive a copy of the book "I Am Farmer". Watch the video introducing Tantoh .
Pennies for Patients

During the week of March 11-15 we will be holding a penny drive called "Pennies for Patients". All proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation.  Each day will be a specific dress up day and students can bring in donations. Start saving your pennies, nickels and dimes for this worthwhile fundraiser. 
Dress up days are as follows:

Monday: Pajama Penny Day - bring your pennies and wear your pajamas. (Please be sure these are school appropriate pajamas.)

Tuesday: Jersey Day - bring your change as we "team up" against cancer. Wear your jersey from your favorite team!

Wednesday: Wacky Hat Day - bring in a dollar and wear your wackiest hat!

Thursday: Neon Nickel Day - wear some neon colors, bring in your nickels!

 Friday : Diamond Dime Day - bring in your dimes and wear your most sparkly items! We'll sparkle like diamonds on Diamond Dime Day!
4K Registration - Online
If you have a child who will be four years old on or before September 1, 2019, she/he is eligible for enrollment in the district four-year-old kindergarten program.

New this year is an ONLINE registration process. Log in to your  Skyward Family Account , then go to the "New Student Online Enrollment" link in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. This will lead you through the online registration process for your child for the next school year. 

Current families in the district should register their four-year-old child for the next school year by May 31, 2019.

If your family is NEW to the district, please visit the " New Student Enrollment " page and follow steps to register your child online. 
 
There is no registration fee for four-year-old kindergarten.
International Pay It Forward Day
International Pay It Forward Day is a global initiative that exists to make a difference by creating a huge ripple of kindness felt across the world. This year's Pay It Forward Day will be celebrated on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Join us in celebrating this day and spread kindness near and far! Take a photo or video of your child and your family "Paying It Forward" and we will use it in a video showcasing how our students make a difference in our community and communities beyond! Email pictures and videos to Mitzi Hisel at mhisel@rsd.k12.wi.us Watch for a list of ideas coming home with your child soon!
Milk Ticket Prices: 

1 strip - $2.25
2 strips - $4.50
3 strips - $6.75
NEW Staff Directory Link on Website

To quickly search for a staff members contact information a  Staff Directory Quick Link has been added to the top of all website pages.
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.