The Stockbridge Scoop

In this section of our newsletter you will find all of the wonderful academic work that the students and staff of Stockbridge are completing. From ACT testing in the High School to classroom projects in our Elementary School! This publication will be sent out twice a month to give a great snap shot into what is happening in the Stockbridge School District. Please feel free to share this with all your friends and families to help showcase our wonderful school district!

• This week in 5th grade, students are learning about our Watery Planet. Through different experiments with the hydrosphere, students will discover the cause of the Dust Bowl. The students are also reviewing fractions in math and learning about different types of figurative language which they hope to incorporate into poetry! For reading, the 5th graders are joining the 4th graders for Greek Week! Students are reading and analyzing various myths, completing a group project and presenting, and enjoying some tasty Greek snacks!

• All Elementary grades are working on their ball and stick skills in Phy Ed. Most grades are doing hockey skill work and hockey games. The younger students are working ball and stick skills and hockey lead-up games.

• In 4K, the students are working on number identification and writing numbers 1-20. In science they are learning about polar bears and how to stay warm in the cold. The students continue to work on being the best friends that they can be.

• The Middle School Math classes have been busy growing their math knowledge! 8th grade mathematics students are working to understand that solutions to a system of two linear equations in two variables correspond to points of intersection of their graphs because points of intersection satisfy both equations simultaneously. In 7th grade mathematics, students will make connections and explain their reasoning to their work with ratios, rates and proportions. And finally, our 6th grade math students make sense of quantities and their relationships in problem situations.

• All of the middle schoolers have just finished creating an entire city from their imagination with flags, maps, rules, culture, etc. Middle school students have started a unit on Dinosaurs, where they are learning about fossils and how old the earth is. Each student is selecting a prehistoric era and researching all that took place during their time frame.

• In Phy Ed the Middle School's major focus is on hockey skills and games. The students really enjoy floor hockey but would love the opportunity to play on an outside ice rink!
  

• High School Biology just wrapped up it's DNA unit learning about all the secrets contained in our genetic code. They will be finishing out the semester with the last unit learning about genetics. In physics, the students applied the concepts of friction and energy by building mousetrap cars that they ran down the hallway of school. Integrated science has now moved on to our life science unit and currently are learning about animal adaptations that allow them to thrive in their environment.
  
• In World History the students are finishing up their unit on the Renaissance. They watched a 3-D version of the Sistine Chapel. The Civics students are working on an "Influence in the Government and Propaganda" unit. And finally History Through Film just finished the true story of the "Amistad."
  
• High School English Classes are studying figurative language and other poetic devices. Students will be reading and analyzing poetry. Students will be writing their own poems in which they will use some of the poetic devices and figurative language that they're studying.

  
  

  
  

This week we recognize Mr. Fischer! Mr. Fischer has served in education for 20 years! He has been with the Stockbridge School District for 6 years. Mr. Fischer holds many important roles here at Stockbridge which include technology coordinator, curriculum coordinator, head Soccer Coach and School Counselor. Please congratulate Mr. Fischer the next time you see him for the outstanding work he does here in the Stockbridge School District!

This section is to recognize the outstanding students that make up the Stockbridge School District. Each month one student from each school is recognized for being an exemplar student. This honor comes through a nomination by a Stockbridge staff member and then is voted upon by a panel of staff. It is a great honor to be selected as a Student of the Month!

Parents if you would like to receive up to date information from the Stockbridge School District please see the directions pictured below on how to sign up for the Remind App. This is a messaging system that notifies you of school closures or delays, and all other important information concerning your students at Stockbridge School District!

Mae Rylie's website continues to be our Stockbridge Gear Headquarters! For all your Stockbridge apparel needs please click the link below to check out all the great gear!

Mae Rylie's Stockbridge Apparel Link

Check out the great menu options for the month of January!

Click the link for the January Menu

The Stockbridge School District is looking for help in filling the need for substitute support staff and substitute teachers. If you are interested in either position please complete the attached application in the link below and return it to the main office! Support staff members need a high school diploma and Substitute teachers need at least an Associates degree of any kind. The district will cover the cost of the substitute teacher license, which allows you to sub in any school in Wisconsin!

Substitute support staff and teacher application

Mr. Fischer has been extra busy working with all students across the Stockbridge School District! Here are a few updates on how our Character Education Program is going!

• Many grades are learning about growth mindset and goals and now are looking at emotions and how to handle them during different experiences using the second step curriculum.

• Grades 3 & 4 are working with the Sources of Strength curriculum and are learning about how our brain functions and how to use the sources of strength wheel to help us with our emotions and how we can regulate them.

• Middle school students are working on study habits. The students just started a unit on Bullying and Harassment. They are learning the difference between the two and techniques to use when bullied.

• In all grades Mr. Fischer is integrating our Sources of Strength Wheel as a method to help us when we experience different emotions, the key to success is focusing on all the wonderful "Strenghts" our students have!

• Several high school students are trained as peer leaders in our new program "Sources of Strength," a suicide prevention curriculum that really serves as a program to connect students to trusted adults. They will be meeting to coordinate and implement SOS Campaigns around generosity, trusted adults, positive friendships, family support, mentors, healthy activities, physical and mental health. They expect to have their first campaign started in the beginning of the new year.

• The Boys Basketball team continues to hold a winning season with a record of 5-4. The boys varsity team will face Chesterton Academy @ Stockbridge on Friday Jan. 14th at 7:00pm. Currently Gavin Cullen holds an average of 19.8 points per game with Connor Funk having 4.4 assists per game.

• The Girls continue to grow and hold a season record of 2-8. They face Chesterton Academy at Stockbridge on January 14th at 5:30pm. Laurynn Ruppenthal leads the team with 6.8 points scored per game and Mikaela Daun holds 2.9 assists per game. Keep up the hard work ladies!

All sporting events and schedules can be found on the Stockbridge Rschool calendar.

• Help earn your school money by doing your typical shopping! Click the link below to sign up for RaiseRight gift card program!

Link to Sign up for RaiseRight!

• The PTO will be hosting their January Meeting on Tuesday, January 11th at 6pm in the Cafeteria. During this meeting there will be elections for officers, so please come show your support and participate in the Stockbridge PTO.

• Just a Reminder to get your Cash Raffle tickets from any of the Booster Club Members or HS basketball players! Tickets are $25 each with a daily prize drawing of $250 the whole month of March! Get your tickets before they are gone only; 500 tickets sold!

• The sign up for youth spring sports has been sent home. Please make sure to encourage your children to get involved! This is a great opportunity for students and families to build a connection with other families here at Stockbridge School District!

• Please come and show your support by attending our next Booster club meeting on January 12th at 6pm in the Stockbridge School District cafeteria.

• Come show your support for our Middle School Basketball Tournament on January 15th hosted here at Stockbridge Middle School!

• Please check out the Rschool Calendar to see all Booster Club sponsored youth basketball games and practices. Click the link below to see all Booster Club basketball events.

Link to Booster Club Basketball Schedule.

Stockbridge School District~ 210 Students PK-12. "A small school, with high expectations and a big heart for our community."

Email: curmeshak@stockbridge.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.stockbridge.k12.wi.us/district/
Location: Stockbridge, WI, USA
Phone: 920-439-1158
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Twitter: @GoStockbridge