Message from Principal Paul Bierman
A time of gratitude....
November is a time intended for reflecting on the people, things and events we are thankful for. In November we will be focusing on gratitude and giving thanks. Please ask your child how they are showing gratitude and appreciation. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for taking the time to read with your children, check their homework, communicate with their teachers and the countless other things you do to support the education of your son or daughter. We are grateful for and appreciate you!
A note from our Associate Principal...
Although students are no longer earning stamps in their behavior passports, they are earning compliment cards for excellent behavior. When students earn a compliment card from a staff member, they turn those cards into the office to be entered into a drawing for a prize at the end of the week. All compliment cards are posted on the bulletin outside of the main office. We are so proud of the exceptional behavior our students exhibit on a daily basis.

If you were unable to attend parent teacher conferences, please do not hesitate to contact your teacher of the school office to set up a time to meet with your student’s teacher(s).

Other reminders:

  • Cooler weather is upon us, so please be sure to send appropriate outerwear for recesses and to dress appropriately for the cooler temperatures. 

  • Did you know that if a child reads for 20 minutes every night, they will hear 1.8 million words a year?! Reading with your child every night is proven to help students grow as readers.

~Katie Mathews
Upcoming Events
November:
11 Veterans Day
15 Spaghetti Supper/Silent Auction @ 4:00-7:00pm
21-23 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
26 School resumes      
30 End of 1st Trimester      

December
5 Report Card Day
10-11 Sauk County Seal A Smile - dental sealants
24-Jan 1 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
Parent-Teacher Conferences Recap
Parent-Teacher Conferences were held on November 1 and 2. We hope you were able to meet with your students' teacher. If you were unable to meet during conference times, please call or email the school to set up a meeting with your child's teacher.

“When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more.” That’s the conclusion of  A New Wave of Evidence, a report from Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (2002).
Spaghetti Supper/Silent Auction
Our 12th annual Spaghetti Supper/Silent Auction will be held at Ironton-LaValle Elementary School on Thursday, November 15 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Adults - $5.00 and children under 11 - $3.00. Join us for an evening of good food, good people and tons of laughter!

Face painting, a raffle, and a picture booth will be there. We will also have a scholastic book fair open during the supper and auction. If you would like to donate to the auction, please call Elizabeth Miller or Mitzi Hisel at (608) 985-7716.
Just a few of our many Silent Auction Items for November 15th:
  • $40.00 gift certificate Kickers
  • $40.00 gift certificate Moose Jaw
  • $40.00 gift certificate Buffalo Phil’s
  • Deli Bean gift certificate
  • T-Nails and Spa gift certificate
  • Brewers, Mallards, Packers items
  • Don Larson oil changes and detailing
  • Pecan, apple, cherry pies!

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
DON'T MISS OUT!
Elementary Needs Assessment for Families with Students in Grades 4K-4th
In September 2019, the School District of Reedsburg is opening our new school for students in grades 3 - 5. By opening a new school, we will realize additional space at our current elementary buildings allowing us more placement flexibility. We are asking your assistance in helping us plan for our future enrollments in our various elementary schools.

In addition, our Community Learning Center (CLC) is conducting a needs assessment to gather potential enrollment data for the 2019-2020 school year.

Please take the  Elementary Needs Assessment Survey  ( Encuesta de evaluación de necesidades elementales ) to assist us in determining future needs. This survey will close on November 8th.
Next Steps In New School Naming
Please watch District Administrator Tom Benson as he explains the next steps in the process of naming the new school.

It's Time To Name The New School
The School District of Reedsburg received 262 submissions of potential names for the new school. Thank you to everyone for the great input!

Naming Committee:
A committee was set up to narrow down the name selections with the intent to find a long-lasting name that will serve the greater community into the future. The submission list has been narrowed down to six names .

Time To Vote:
The district would like further input on these names from all of the staff along with students and the community. Please review the six names and  VOTE online for your favorite name for the new school.

Deadline to Vote: 
Voting on the new school names will close on Friday, November 9th at Midnight. 

Board Decision: 
Then at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, November 19th at 7:00 p.m., the naming committee will present all of the naming data, the results of the voting along with a recommended name. Following the Board's decision a special new school name unveiling will be held LIVE on the district Facebook page.
Food Service 
The month's breakfast and lunch menus may be accessed by clicking the button below. Payments may be made  online through Skyward or dropped off in the office.

Visit our website for more information on  payments or applying for  reduced fee or free meals.
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.