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UPCOMING EVENTS
For a complete calendar listing, please visit us here:
Winter Parent Teacher Conferences
Date: January 23
Baraboo 21 Showing: Schindler's List
Date: January 25
Time: 5 p.m.
Place: Al Ringling Theatre
Note: This event is free and open to the public, sponsored by the Baraboo High School Baraboo 21.
Family Engagement Event
Date: January 28
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Place: BHS
Note: This event is for families of students in grade 3K-8 identified with special education needs (IEP) and will share literacy strategies and self regulation skills to help children at home and at school. Dinner will be served.
Flapjacks For Farmers
& Friends
Date: February 8
Time: 8 - 11 a.m.
Place: BHS Commons
Note: Hosted by BHS FFA, all proceeds will be donated to the Farmer Angel Network and Baraboo Fire Department to purchase a grain bin rescue device.
BELC Friendship Night
Date: February 13
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Place: West (for all district 4K families)
Statewide ACT Test
for Juniors
Date: March 3
District-Wide
Family Literacy Night
Date: March 12
Place: Baraboo High School
Spring Break
Date: March 23-27
West/GLW Family Math Night
Date: April 2
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Place: GLW
No School
Date: April 10
BHS Fine Arts Night
Date: April 22
Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
Place: BHS commons
WWPA Family Fun Night
for BELC, West & GLW
Date: April 28
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Place: Baraboo High School
West Stay and Play
Date: May 4
Time: 3-4 p.m.
Place: West Kindergarten Center
BELC Spring Sing
Date: May 7
Time: 5:30-6 for AM classes and 6:30-7:00 for PM classes
Place: Baraboo High School
Date: May 21
Memorial Day - No School
Date: May 25
West Spring Sing
and Family Picnic
Date: May 27
Time: Spring Sing - 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Family Picnic - 11:45 a.m. -12:45 p.m.
Place: West
BHS Graduation
Date: May 29
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TO NOMINATE:
To nominate a student for the BHS 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.
Please enter "SENIOR SPOTLIGHT" in the subject field of the email.
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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. Registration is open for the spring stroke clinic and summer season.
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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January 23, 2020
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JYMS Groundbreaking Set for March 12
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The Baraboo School District will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction work planned for Jack Young Middle School on Thursdy, March 12 starting at 2:45 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the middle school, at 1531 Draper St, Baraboo, WI.
The groundbreaking is open to members of the public, with representatives from the District Administration, School Board of Education, and the District's architectural and construction partners - CG Schmidt and EUA -- in attendance to help mark the milestone occasion.
The planned construction work at the middle school to modernize learning environments, improve infrastructure, and expand common areas at the aging middle school, was approved by District voters in a 2019 referendum. EUA, the project architect, and CG Schmidt, the construction manager, have been working closely with the District since the passage of the referendum to finalize designs for the school.
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NF 5th Grade Students Celebrate MLK
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Mrs. Shafer's 5th grade class at North Freedom Elementary spent all day Monday immersed in learning about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They read books told from multiple perspectives, analyzed some of his famous quotes, watched his "I Have a Dream" speech, wrote poems using his words, learned about the rioting and protests in the aftermath of his assassination, and discussed how they could continue to carry on his life's work. What an amazing day of learning!
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Parent-Tot Swim Registration Opens Feb. 3
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Cool Tools = Hot Chocolate at ABE!
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Students at Al Behrman Elementary School enjoyed some hot chocolate at recess last week.
The school has been working on reviewing their cool tools on how to be safe, respectful and responsible in school and out on the playground. A big shout-out to the Parent Support Group for supplying the hot chocolate and for helping serve it!
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West Students Awarded for BEE-ing Great!
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 The West Kindergarten Center continues to reinforce positive student behavior with students in different ways each day. This week West recognizes Kaden Kroman, Sawyer Purdy, William Dague and Mariah Wheeler for the BEE Great Award at West. These students have truly exemplified the West Cool Tools of "Being Respectful, Being Responsible, and Being Safe"
Each week, West staff recognizes a different student from each classroom for this awesome recognition. Thank you to our families for all of their continued positive support at West.
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16 JYMS Students Selected for Middle School Honor Band
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Jack Young Middle School is proud to announce the 16 musicians who will participate in the 2020 Middle School Honor Band in Eau Claire on Thursday, January 30th!
The 4th annual Middle School Honor Band will feature more than 300 musicians from around the upper Midwest. These talented 7th and 8th grade students were nominated for this honor in the fall and notified of their selection in December. The students will travel to UW-Eau
 Claire and begin rehearsal at 9 a.m. Jan. 30, with a performance at 6:30 p.m. that night under the supervision of
Dr. John R. Stewart, Director of Concert Bands and Connie Root and Eric Songer, who will serve as the guest conductors for the 2020 Middle School Honor Band.
Congratulations to the following musicians!
Olivia Hollenback
Bethany Jarvis
Ashlyn Eschelweck
Tyler Poker
Aimee Acree
Will Davies
Frankie
Jurvelin
Annelise Hilke Bullion
Alyce Dance
Annie Langkamp
Elina Voronecky
Ava John
Alex Leverenz
Jacob Balfanz
Hunter Tikkanen
Grayson Lutz
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¡Los estudiantes trabajan juntos para resolver los rompecabezas!
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Last Week Ms. Terry's Spanish 3 students at Baraboo High School did a breakout/escape room all about Spanish painters. All teams worked together to succeed in solving five puzzles.
The winning team was Ethan W., Gabe F., Matt G., Kevin G., Daelynn M. and Amanda D. ¡BUEN TRABAJO!
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Madison College Offers Welding Opportunities
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Madison College is offering the High School Tech Prep Welding Class, the Summer Fun with Torches Camp and Advance Welding Camp again this year!
Fun with Torches camps are for students ages 12-14. Advance Camp is for ages 12-16. Tech Prep Welding is for High School students grades 9-12. **You must have attended a Fun with Torches or Tech Prep Welding Class to attend the Advance Camp.
This is not a school-sponsored activity and the Baraboo School District does not fund or endorse this program/activity.
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Pay Rate Increase for Guest Teachers!
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The School District of Baraboo is hiring guest (substitute) teachers for all levels (4K-12).
The compensation rate has increased to $120 per day! Former teachers that have retired from the School District of Baraboo will receive a compensation rate of $140 per day.
Candidates must either be a teacher or substitute teacher licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). For information on how to apply for a substitute teaching license, please visit the DPI website.
Interested candidates should apply through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) or by completing an employment application and submitting to Human Resources. More information can be found here:
baraboo.k12.wi.us/district/jobs.cfm
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Family Engagement Event Set for Jan. 28
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Basketball Nation Youth Camp
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Baraboo 21 Hosts FREE Showing of Schindler's List
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Baraboo High School's Baraboo 21 is sponsoring a FREE public showing of
Schindler's List on Saturday, January 25 at 5 p.m. at the Al. Ringling Theater. The occasion is the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the infamous Auschwitz death camp on Jan. 27, 1945.
Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 is also International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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FFA to Host Flapjacks For Farmers & Friends
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Join the Baraboo High School FFA for Flapjacks for Farmers and Friends from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, February 8 in the Baraboo High School Commons!
Flapjacks for Farmers and Friends is a family-friendly community educational event geared toward showing local farmers our appreciation while educating consumers about the agricultural industry. We will be serving pancakes, eggs and sausage links.
All proceeds will be donated to the Farmer Angel Network and Baraboo Fire Department to p
urchase a grain bin rescue device.
** Meat Raffle tickets will be drawn at the end of breakfast!
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Baraboo Public Library: Read with Shadow
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Be Up-To-Date on School Closings
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Winter weather is coming!
Stay up-to-date with the latest information on school delays or closures due to inclement weather conditions. If the decision is made to delay or close school, we will publish that information to our district social media sites. Make sure to follow the district on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest updates.
Messages will also be sent directly from our Infinite Campus (IC) system. We develop school closing messages in three ways: email, text message, and automated phone calls using the parent and guardian contacts we have on file in our IC student
information
system. If you have not recently reviewed your IC contact preferences, we ask that you do so by following the directions at the end of this communication.
Making a decision about weather-related school closures is always difficult. These decisions are made with the safety of our
students, families, and staff as our primary priority. We appreciate your ongoing support as we work to keep everyone safe.
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Keep your phone number and email address up-to-date to receive the latest news on weather-related school closings, delays and early releases! To edit your contact information
in infinite campus:
- Go to www.baraboo.k12.wi.us/
- Under the "PARENTS" tab, click on "Parent Portal" and enter your log-in information for Infinite Campus (IC)
- Click on "Household Information" on the left-hand side of the screen to update your home address and phone number
- Click on "contact preferences" to update your email address.
- Need help? Call 608-355-3955
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Upcoming Indoor Pool Classes, Lessons and Open Swim Info
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 The Baraboo Indoor Pool is gearing up for a new run of classes, lessons, and open swim!
- Masters Adult Stroke Clinic
- Water Aerobics
- Aqua Jog
- Aqua Zumba
- Aqua Barre
- Swimming Lessons
- Pool Fees
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Lamers Bus Lines Seeking Drivers and Bus Monitors!
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 Lamers Bus Lines is seeking additional school bus drivers and b
us monitors.
Becoming a driver is a great opportunity for individuals looking for work before or after school, and becoming a bus monitor is great for those looking for after-school work. 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 drivers with complete paid training and teach you everything you need to know about driving a school bus.
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.
Questions may be directed the Lamers School Bus Office in Baraboo at 608-448-4851 extension 2.
Apply online at GoLamers.com/careers.
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NOW HIRING: Substitute Custodial Positions
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Looking for part-time work? Need flexible hours? Look no further!!
The district is seeking candidates for substitute custodial positions. The starting rate is $12.50/hr!
Applications can be found online at
www.baraboo.k12.wi.us/district/jobs.cfm
. Applications can also be picked up and submitted to the District Maintenance Shop; 1210 Berkley Blvd; Baraboo, WI 53913
Questions should be directed to Dan O'Brien, Director of Buildings and Grounds at 608-355-3985.
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