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UPCOMING EVENTS
For a complete calendar listing, please visit us here:
No School in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Date: January 18 Full Day - No Early Release Date: January 20 Note: This Wednesday will be a full day of school District-Wide Spelling Bee Date: January 21 No School Date: January 22 Start of Second Semester Date: January 25 Start of BHS Asynchronous Wednesdays Date: January 27 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.
Please enter "SENIOR SPOTLIGHT" in the subject field of the email. |
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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January 14, 2021
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No School for MLK Jr. Day
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As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
There will be a full day of school with no early release on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, followed by no school on Friday, January 22 for staff inservice.
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Urgent Update - BHS Asynchronous Wednesdays Start Jan. 27
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Baraboo High School Families,
Please be advised that at their January 11th meeting, the School District of Baraboo Board of Education approved a request from the Baraboo High School staff to implement asynchronous Wednesdays. As such, Baraboo High School will make a shift to asynchronous learning on Wednesdays during the second semester, starting Wednesday, January 27th, 2021, and continuing through the end of the 2020-21 school year, barring no significant changes precipitated by the pandemic.
What does asynchronous mean? Asynchronous for teaching and learning means that students can engage with instruction anytime and from anywhere. For our asynchronous Wednesdays, students will engage with teaching and learning remotely from their homes in lieu of coming in-person to school for their instruction.
What does an asynchronous Wednesday look like for my student and family? Starting January 27th, Baraboo High School students will not report to school on Wednesdays. A small number of students needing specialized services, such as students with disabilities and English learners, may be provided some instruction and support in the school building. Members of our Student Services Team may connect with families to offer these in-person services as appropriate on Wednesdays.
On these Wednesdays, Baraboo High School students are expected to participate in teaching and learning remotely from home. Teachers will post activities in Google Classroom for their students to complete during the time they would normally spend in school on Wednesdays. Additionally, students who are participating fully virtual should expect connections from their teachers to better support their at-home learning.
Students will still be able to access a free hot lunch for the day and breakfast for the next day curbside at Baraboo High School from 11 - 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. We are asking that you pre-order by 9am that day by calling 608-355-3980 and following the prompts on the message. You can pick up for multiple students and they do not need to be present to pick it up.
Why is this shift occurring? Since the start of the 2020-2021 school year, Baraboo High School teachers have been providing concurrent instruction, meaning they facilitate teaching and learning for in-person students and virtual students at the same time. This is necessary due to the content expertise of our staff and the desire to offer a rich curriculum with many offerings to all of our students. This is a significant challenge and requires additional preparation. With this shift on Wednesdays, Baraboo High School teachers can devote additional time on Wednesdays to connecting with virtual students through Google Meets to support their unique instructional needs and also provide additional preparation time to better support all of our students.
Why this shift only at Baraboo High School? Concurrent instruction is only occurring at Baraboo High School. In our 4K-8th grades and other school buildings, the District has been able to assign individual teachers in-person students or virtual students only.
Who can I connect with if we have questions or concerns? Please do not hesitate to contact Baraboo High School Principal Glenn Bildsten at (608)355-3940 or at gbildsten@barabooschools.net with any questions or concerns.
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Celebrating School Crossing Guard Week
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Please STOP and show your appreciation during Wisconsin's Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week this week, January 11-15, 2021.
Each day dedicated crossing guards in the Baraboo School District show up at their assigned crossings to assist students in their journeys to or from school. In the rain, in the snow, in the cold, our crossing guards help keep our students safe.
Let's show our appreciation this week and every week by helping to keep our students and crossing guards safe: slow down when students and guards are present; follow posted reduced speed limit signs; be vigilant at intersections; when you see the stop paddle go up, be prepared to stop; wait until all pedestrians are out of the street before proceeding.
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Winter Weather Is Coming - Be Prepared!
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It's Scholarship Application Season!
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 Did you know that the Baraboo High School has a Scholarship Database for all things scholarship-related? There are many opportunities for current and past graduates available and the list is updated often.
Please contact the BHS Student Services office with any questions at (608) 355-3943 or email Paige Ireland at pireland@barabooschools.net.
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Cross Safely - How to Use HAWK
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As a reminder in the school zones, and also around Baraboo, when you see a pedestrian in a crosswalk, drivers must stop to let them cross. It is especially important to drive slowly in school zones and around the school areas where many kids walk to and from school.
Draper Street does have HAWK lights to help people cross safely. Please slow down, drive mindfully, and stop when needed to keep our students, crossing guards, staff and community safe.
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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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What's Happening at the Indoor Pool?
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For more information on the Baraboo Indoor Pool, including COVID-19 protocols, please visit our website here.
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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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Park and Rec Winter Guide
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A Message from Hope House: No Name Calling Week
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The week of January 18-22 is No Name Calling Week. This is a week organized by K-12 educators and students to end name calling and bullying in schools. In an effort to promote healthy friendships and healthy conflict resolution, Hope House would like to share some tips for teenagers regarding name calling and healthy communication.
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You don't have to be friends, but you don't have to be enemies either: Not everyone is meant to be best friends; however, this doesn't mean that we should be rude or mean to others. If you have someone you don't get along with try to spend more time surrounded by those that make you happy and you feel comfortable with.
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If another person has called you a name or is verbally abusive you can try telling this person that what they are saying is not okay and ask them to stop. If this doesn't work, think of those you feel safe talking to and reach out to one of them. This could be a friend or a trusted adult, like a teacher, school counselor or parent/guardian.
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Some things just aren't funny. Name calling is one of them. As much as we hear it on TV, movies, songs or on social media, making fun of someone else for their looks, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religious affiliation, disability etc is not okay. There are other ways to be funny, while also treating people with respect.
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Sometimes friends might think they are being funny by picking on each other and it can be hard to tell our friends that what they are saying isn't okay with us. Some might even laugh along with it but that doesn't mean they are comfortable. If you aren't sure if what you are saying is okay with a friend, check in with them and if they say they aren't okay with what is being said, try to be respectful of their answer. A friend should respect our boundaries and want us to feel comfortable.
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If someone is calling you names, please remember that it isn't okay and you don't deserve it. You have a right to feel safe and respected by others.
The bullet points above are just some examples of talking points you can have with youth who are struggling with name calling and/or conflict with peers. Check out the website GLSEN, an organization that believes all students have the right to feel safe and respected, for more information on No Name Calling Week. They provide K-12 lessons, activities and ways adults can participate and support No Name Calling Week. Also, remember that Hope House is here for you and the youth in your life. If you have concerns about your relationship or about a loved one's relationship, you can contact Hope House at our 24/7 confidential helpline: 1-800-584-6790. You can learn more about our free services at www.hopehousescw.org or on Facebook and Instagram @hopehousescw.
Healthy Relationships Trait: Communication
At Hope House we often talk to students about what it means to be in a healthy relationship, whether with a friend, family member or dating relationship. Each month we will be sharing one trait of a healthy relationship with you and for January we chose healthy communication.
In a relationship whether, friend, classmate, sibling, dating, etc it is important that we are able to communicate with those in our life in a healthy way. It's okay to not agree with someone. It's okay to not always want to be someone's friend but it's not okay to say hurtful things. If we are feeling bad about something we have a right to express ourselves, but how we do it is key. Sometimes using "I" statements can be helpful. This puts the topic onto you and helps make it so the other person feels less defensive. Rather than say, "You said XYZ and I think you were wrong for that", you could say instead, "Those comments really hurt me. I don't like it when people say hurtful things and so that wasn't okay with me." Sometimes in disagreements it can be hard to pay attention to what the other person is saying because we are already prepared for what we want to say. Do your best to listen to pay attention, rather than listen to respond. Also, when thinking of a healthy relationship we might also think of keeping a calm tone. When someone raises their voice it can be really scary for the other person and hard for them to listen because they are focused on the way the other person is yelling, rather than what they are saying. It's okay to also not feel comfortable talking to someone and if that is the case, maybe think about why that is. Do you not feel safe with the person? Or are you not sure what to say and are nervous? If you are nervous you can try writing down your thoughts first or maybe even giving it to them in a letter. You could also talk it out with a trusted adult or someone else who you feel might help you think of a healthy way to communicate. If you don't feel safe, it is absolutely okay to not talk to the person and to find someone you feel safe with and tell them about your concerns.
Hope House wants you to know that everyone deserves to be respected and valued in their relationships. If you have concerns about your relationship or about a loved one's relationship, you can contact Hope House at our 24/7 confidential helpline: 1-800-584-6790. You can learn more about our free services at www.hopehousescw.org or on Facebook and Instagram @hopehousescw.
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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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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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