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UPCOMING EVENTS
For a complete calendar listing, please visit us here:
Flapjacks for Farmers Date: February 27 Time: 8 - 11 a.m. Place: BHS Parking Lot Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences Date: March 16 Time: 4-7 p.m. Place: TBD Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences Date: March 17 Time: 1:30-4 p.m. Place: TBD Spring Break - No School Date: March 29 - April 2 Memorial Day - No School Date: May 31 Last Day of School Date: June 7 Note: This will be a full day of school
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TO NOMINATE:
To nominate a student for the Baraboo High School Senior Spotlight, email a brief write-up with the student's first and last name and an explanation of why you are nominating the senior to Holly Henderson.
Submissions must include at least one photograph.
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COMMUNITY LINKS
The mission of Hope House is to prevent abuse and provide support to victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Toll-free 24-Hour Confidential Helpline:
1-800-584-6790
Street Address:
720 Ash Street
Baraboo, WI 53913
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM
The Baraboo Public Library offers a safe and welcoming environment, providing area residents and visitors with confidential access to cutting edge, high quality resources.
Riptide is a summer swim program for ages 5 to 18.
Online registration. Ages 6-18. Certified, trained coaches. Spring and Fall seasons. Email BarabooSoccerClub@gmail.
com with questions.
Ages 9 and older. For more information, contact Ginger Clark at 608 963-8127.
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Baraboo School District E-Newsletter
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February 11, 2021
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 The School District of Baraboo would like to remind our families that per school district policy, face coverings will continue to be required while on school premises until further notice.
The District is requiring face coverings for students 5-years of age and older while on school premises. We ask that parents/guardians also wear face coverings while on school property when dropping off or picking up students.
Please note, the District is currently using the following definition of "face covering:"
"Face Covering" means a piece of cloth or other material that is worn to cover the nose and mouth completely. A "face covering" includes but is not limited to a bandana, a cloth face mask, a disposable or paper mask, a neck gaiter, or a religious face covering. A "face covering" does not include face shields, mesh masks, masks with holes or openings, or masks with vents.
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JYMS Staff Come Out Victorious In Free Throw Challenge
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Last week, in honor of the grand opening of the new Jack Young Middle School gym CG Schmidt Construction challenged JYMS students to a Free Throw Contest. For each student who made a basket, CG Schmidt will donate $10 to our school for new items for the gym.
Yesterday, CG Schmidt staff went head-to-head against JYMS staff in a Free Throw Challenge. The days victor was our very own Physical Education teacher, Mr. Fish! Great job to all of our participating staff, and thank you to CG Schmidt for your generous donation and for introducing this exciting way to break in the new JYMS gym!
Honorable Mention goes to Brian Horras, the CG Schmidt project manager overseeing the Revitalize JYMS project, for making it to the final round for his team!
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BHS Blue & Gold Court 2021
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Introducing the 2021 Baraboo High School Blue & Gold Court!
This year's representatives are:
Freshmen: Taiya Shafer & Will Davies
Sophomores: Grace Holt & Ignas Dauksys
Juniors: Emma Hause & Eric Gumz
Seniors: Maria Blake, Hunter Bielicki, Mabelle Boehlke, Mitchell Hamm, & Ashley Palecek
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Time to Nominate: Teacher of the Year!
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 The School District of Baraboo has announced the opening of nominations for the Excellence in Education Award (EIEA) and the Distinguished Elementary Teacher Award (DETA) programs for the 2020-'21 school year.
The EIEA award is sponsored by the BHS Graduating Class of 1956 and the DETA award is sponsored by Andrew Hauge, who grew up in Baraboo and attended Baraboo schools. The Class of 1956 and Andrew Hauge have established an endowment fund with the Greater Sauk County Community Foundation for the purpose of financing all costs associated with the award programs. The purpose of the award programs is to recognize and honor outstanding teachers in the Baraboo School District who have distinguished themselves as exemplary classroom teachers and who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and dedication to the young people of the Baraboo community. The winners of these annual awards will be announced near the end of the current school year at a special award ceremony.
The winner of the awards, who will be chosen by a five-member Selection Committee of retired teachers, community members and school district officials, will receive a framed honorary certificate and a stipend of at least $1,000 to be used for a professional development or educational enrichment activity which will enhance the teacher's knowledge, skills and classroom effectiveness. In addition, the winning teacher's name for the EIEA, which is given to a secondary teacher in the Baraboo School District, will be engraved on a large bronze plaque which hangs in the Media Center of Baraboo High School. The plaque is inscribed with a tribute to the former teachers of the Class of '56 who, "taught, guided and inspired" them during their years at Baraboo Junior High and Baraboo High School.
To be eligible for these awards a teacher must be: - Licensed and certified by the State of Wisconsin
- Employed as a full-time teacher by the District
- Planning to return as a full-time teacher in this District for the next school year
The Selection Committee will judge candidates based on the following criteria: - Mastery of sound classroom instructional skills
- Use of initiative, creativity and innovation in teaching techniques
- Motivational and leadership skills with students and colleagues
- Involvement in school organizations and activities
- Involvement in professional organizations, seminars and continuing education
- Positive relationships with superiors, colleagues, students and parents
The School District is now seeking nominations for the Excellence in Education Award and the Distinguished Elementary Teacher Award for 2020. Nominations may be made by a teacher colleague, an administrator or a parent of a school student. Nomination forms may be obtained on the District's website: www.baraboo.k12.wi.us or at any district school building. Submitting a nomination will also require that the nominator write a letter in support of the nominee. Guidelines for writing such a letter will be included with the nomination form. Nomination forms, including letters of support, must be sent to Glenn Bildsten at Baraboo High School, 1201 Draper Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913 by Friday, March 12, 2020, to be valid.
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West Celebrates 100 Days of School
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Students from Mrs. Brice's kindergarten class at West Kindergarten Center celebrated the 100th day of school on February 10, 2021. Students celebrated by reading lots of books, going on a hunt to find 100 Hershey kisses, counting out 100 objects, and did 100 exercises! They also did a craft with 100 "gumballs" and wrote about what they would do with $100.
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NF Staff Read "The Magician's Hat" For World Read Aloud Day
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Wednesday, February 3rd was World Read Aloud Day. World Read Aloud Day is an opportunity for people to come together to celebrate the power of reading aloud to children.
The North Freedom Elementary staff participated in this event by creating a video of each staff member reading a page of The Magician's Hat by Malcolm Mitchell. The children LOVED seeing the staff read the story.
Malcolm Mitchell is a former New England Patriots football player who now strives to bring the love of reading to children. Click here to view!
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4K Online Registration Opens April 1
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The 4K registration for the 2021-22 Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative (BELC) program will begin online on April 1, 2021.
Reminders will be sent in March to all families currently on the district 4K contact list. If you are new to the area or if you have registration questions, please contact District Registrar, Kristine Snow, at ksnow@barabooschools.net or 608-355-3955.
During the online registration, parents are encouraged to have available immunization records, proof of residency, and a copy of your child's birth certificate (or another formal document citing the birth date of the child). Parents will have an opportunity to indicate their top preferences for possible 4K locations or sessions within the 4K registration process. Confirmation of the 4K location and timeframe will be mailed to parents around July 1st. The 4K registration process continues online throughout the spring and summer of 2021.
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Second Grader Continues Class Project at Home
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In the fall, Ms. Taa Egli's virtual second graders learned about ecosystems. The students planted seeds to study how light and water affected their growth.
Second-grade student Zander Wild replanted his bean seeds after the class project and now has ready-to-eat beans with more on the way!
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100+ Reasons Why GLW Students and Staff Love Their School
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Gordon L. Willson Elementary students in Mrs. Gulden's Kindergarten class and their buddies from Mrs. Allaby's 4th grade class met virtually last week to do some FEEL GOOD writing. In honor of the 100th day of school and Friendship Day celebrations, the kids wrote about reasons they love GLW!
The whole student body and staff was invited to take part, eventually totaling over 100 reasons! Here are some of the amazing reasons the students and staff love our school:
- I like GLW because we try new things every day!
- I get to see my friends.
- I love our new outdoor classroom!
- We have amazing kids and teachers.
- In the winter, I like that we get big snow mounds.
- I like when we rollerblade in P.E.
- I love my friends!
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Boys Swim Finishes Season with Awards Ceremony
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The Boys' Swim Team finished their season with their awards ceremony on Tuesday, February 9. After an unconventional season, the team had seven awards that they gave out at the ceremony.
Rookie of the Year: Oliver Ederer Most improved swimmer: Connor Kleist High points: Jacob Laux Captains award: Seth Hittman Got Grit award: Nicholas Riesterer Spirit award: Isaac Brewer Most valuable teammate: Jacob Laux The boys started their season on November 23 and were able to swim quite a few regular-season meets. They held Sectionals at the Jack Young Middle School Indoor Pool on January 30, where the team had six swimmers qualify for State in seven total events. State results: Jacob Laux and Isaac Brewer each swam the 100 breaststroke, finishing 1st and 15th respectively.
Jacob Laux and Mitchell Hamm both swam the 100 butterfly, finishing 3rd and 14th respectively.
The 200 medley relay consisted of Ryan Reuter, Jacob Laux, Mitchell Hamm, and Seth Hittman. The relay finished 11th. The 200 freestyle relay consisted of Jacob Laux, Isaac Brewer, Seth Hittman, and Mitchell Hamm. The relay placed 9th. The 400 freestyle relay consisted of Seth Hittman, Ryan Reuter, Nicholas Riesterer, and Mitchell Hamm. The relay finished 16th.
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Senior Spotlight: Jacob Laux
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This week's Senior Spotlight is on Baraboo High School senior Jacob Laux!
Jacob swam to first place in the 100-yard breaststroke at the WIAA Division 2 state meet at Waukesha South High School on Feb. 5-6 with a time of 57.31 seconds.
In addition to his first-place finish, Jacob received third place in the 100-yard butterfly and competed with teammates in the 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay.
Congratulations, Jacob!
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Photos contributed by Sue Laux.
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Interact Club Holds Show & Bath Drive for Food Pantry
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The Baraboo High School Interact Club is holding a Shower & Bath Drive for the Beyond Blessed Food Pantry.
Donations of shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, etc., will be accepted. Collection boxes will be available in the school offices from February 15th - 25th. Contact Clare Stuczynski at crstuczynski@barabooschools.net if you have any questions.
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NBC15 Accepting Nominations for Crystal Apple Award
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The 2021 NBC15 Crystal Apple Awards is now accepting nominations! Nominate that special teacher, a mentor, someone who has made a difference in your child's life.
Teachers are just one of the many who stepped up this year, ensuring our children learn the skills they need to succeed. And now is your time to send in your appreciation.
The NBC15 Crystal Apple Award is an award that is given to five teachers in South Central Wisconsin in recognition of outstanding contributions to education.
Now through March 31st, you can submit your nomination .
There are three ways you can submit a nomination:
- Follow the link below to submit online
- Email your nomination to crystalapple@nbc15.com (Include your contact information and teacher's school information)
- Mail a nomination to the station
Click here for more information!
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ACT Method Test Prep Set for March 9
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Music Coupon Books On Sale Now!
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The Baraboo Music Support Group is now selling the 2020-21 BMSG Coupon Book!
Purchasing a Music Coupon Book not only supports our school music programs, it helps you patronize more than 100 local businesses with discount offers, and that keeps our local economy going in these difficult times. Books are $25 each and available at Absolute Imprints, Corner Drug, Metabolic Weight Loss, and from your favorite band and choir students!
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Flapjacks for Farmers Set for Feb. 27
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Important Kid Stop Information
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 If your family participated in Kid Stop during summer and/or fall of 2020 and you would like a statement showing the total amount paid for Kid Stop services during 2020 to use toward a flex plan or for tax purposes, please contact District Kid Stop Coordinator Pat Gavin at pgavin@barabooschools.net. Once you contact Ms. Gavin, you will receive a reply with the statement.If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Gavin at (608) 355-3925, ext. 7150 or at pgavin@barabooschools.net.
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Friday Folders Are Going Virtual
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 The School District of Baraboo's Friday Folders are going virtual for the 2020-21 school year!
Information from non-district entities, like club sports, library programming, parks and rec information, etc., can now be accessed in a digital Friday Folder by clicking here. Friday Folder submissions from previous weeks will be archived in this folder as well, so if you want to reference it you can go to that week's folder and view it again!
This is a safety measure for in-person students to limit the number of papers received from outside sources, and will allow students who are attending school via the Virtual Learning Model to access to the information.
Please note: Important school-related information directly from the School District of Baraboo will still come home in Friday Folders, and virtual teachers will provide this information directly to their students.
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Community Conversation with the Baraboo Police Department
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Baraboo Thunder Fastpitch
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Sauk County AVISO DE EMERGENCIAY SISTEMA DE NOTIFICATIÓN
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What's Happening at the Baraboo Public Library
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A Message from Hope House: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM).
At Hope House, we dedicate this time to educating and spreading awareness to youth and adults regarding teen safety and support in their relationships. This month, we are going to talk about the importance behind Know Your Worth, Love is Respect's campaign for TDVAM. Even if teens aren't dating yet, it can be helpful to start thinking about what someone does or doesn't want in a future relationship. Hope House wants teens to know that they are worthy of a healthy relationship but what does knowing your worth really mean? If the youth in your life aren't sure how to recognize their worth in a relationship, below are some examples.
You are worthy of feeling safe. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their relationships and to not be harmed physically, emotionally or mentally. Knowing you are worthy of feeling safe means that you feel comfortable disagreeing with your partner and being open and honest with them about your feelings and sharing vulnerabilities without fear that they will use it against you. If your partner hurts you and says it's your fault, you understand that that is not true. There is nothing you can do that makes it okay for your partner to harm you. They have a choice and that is on them, not you.
You are worthy of being appreciated for who you are. No matter your gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, ability, race, or ethnicity, you deserve to be appreciated for who you are. Someone who cares about you, should never make you feel like you're not worthy because of your identity. This could look like someone name calling, belittling or shaming you. You do not deserve to be treated this way. You are worthy of being appreciated for your individual characteristics and loved for those characteristics.
You are worthy of respect. When someone respects you, it means they value who you are, your opinion, choices and your boundaries. Know that you are worthy of setting boundaries with your partner and having those boundaries respected. This could be related to physical boundaries, like affection, or any boundary you feel is important to feeling safe and respected. It also goes back to being appreciated for who you are. When someone respects you, they respect your body, your mind and your right to make choices and have opinions outside of their own.
You are worthy of having supportive adults and friends in your life. If you have concerns about your relationship and you go to an adult or friend who isn't supportive, please remember that you are worthy of being advocated for. You are worthy of support and empathy. It can be discouraging to go to someone who isn't supportive, but please know that there are people who care and will help you. This might be a parent/guardian, other family member, school counselor, teacher, or coach. If you feel you don't have someone like this in your life, please know Hope House is here for you.
Hope House wants to remind teens that they deserve a safe and healthy relationship. If you or a teen would like to talk to a Hope House advocate about not feeling safe, experiencing harassment, or about our services, our 24/7 confidential helpline is 1-800-584-6790. Learn more at www.hopehousescw.org or on Facebook and Instagram @hopehousescw. You can also visit Love is Respect for helpful resources on healthy relationships, warning signs of abuse and how to support someone in your life.
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Free Weekly COVID-19 Testing
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New Medical Service Being offered at Baraboo School District
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The School District of Baraboo is partnering with Karen Ailsworth, MD, who is a board-certified pediatrician who has a special interest in pediatric mental health.
Dr. Ailsworth will be offering clinic visits both in person and virtually at Baraboo High School and Jack Young Middle School every week (hours to be determined) for students who are needing assistance with issues such as ADHD, depression, and anxiety. This allows students to attend appointments without having to leave school.
Dr. Ailsworth has a holistic approach; she believes environment, school and family all have a role in maximizing the mental and emotional well-being of children and youth. "I am excited about working in the Baraboo High School because of the proximity of school staff, which will make communication with school staff and students easier," Ailsworth said. "I work in the same part of the building as student services, so we really can work as a team."
Parents/Guardians will need to attend the first appointment with their student in person or virtually to sign paperwork and consent forms. Visits will include a medical evaluation and possible prescription assistance. Dr. Ailsworth's clinical model is based on Direct Primary Care. She strives to make her health care affordable. While she does not accept insurance, parents/guardians can ask about sliding scale payments.
If you would like to make an appointment, please contact Dr. Ailsworth directly at 608-477-2834 or one of the school nurses.
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DISTRICT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Lamers Bus Lines is seeking additional school bus drivers!
This is a great opportunity for individuals looking for work before or after school. It's also a great job for parents of students in the District because:
- There are no nights or weekends for route drivers
- Drivers get summer vacation and snow days, just like the students
- If your child is in any sports or activities, you can get paid to cheer them on and support the team by driving the team bus.
Lamers Bus Lines will provide complete paid training, and teach you everything you need to know about driving a school bus.
Lamers is also seeking candidates to serve as Bus Monitors.
Bus Monitors ride the school buses to assist drivers in monitoring the afternoon shuttle routes.This is a great opportunity for individuals looking for work after school only.
Please spread the word to anyone who may be interested to help us ensure that our students get to school, sports, and activities on time each day.
Those interested should contact Lamers Bus Lines directly at (608) 448-4851 ext 2 or at 44groupsb@golamers.com.
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Make a positive difference today by becoming a guest teacher in your local schools! The School District of Baraboo is seeking guest (substitute) teachers for all levels (4K-12). Guest teachers have the benefit of a flexible schedule as you only accept assignments when it works for you. Rate of pay is $120/day with possibility of earning more for long term assignments.
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The School District of Baraboo is currently hiring for a variety of different positions, including Educational Paraprofessionals, Food Preparers, Custodians, Guest (Substitute) Teachers, and more. If you know of qualified candidates please encourage them to apply!
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