WALLER ELEMENTARY INFO!

Just a reminder that there will not be any school on Monday, January 15th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

If the kids are looking for something fun to do this day, please take a look at the skating flyer below!

The time has come to order Yearbooks for the 2023 - 2024 school year! It's so much fun to see how your kids have grown through the year, and what a keepsake this becomes!

The Yearbooks can only be ordered ONLINE through the link provided below.

This years book is $14.25. They can be ordered through Wednesday, February 21st! Don't wait until the end of February to order ~ we don't want you to miss the deadline!

Waller Elementary - 2023-2024 Yearbook

Just a reminder to those of you that received a change in bus routes ~ this will start to take effect on Tuesday, January 16th. This only affects the after school route.

Once again Waller Elementary is teaming up with the Kenosha Kingfish and the Reading Program that they offer! This will start on Monday, January 15th, and run for 5 weeks. (Hint, hint, Monday might be a good day to get some reading minutes in! This is offered for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Reading Logs will be sent home with the kids on Tuesday.

Each student that reads the required minutes per week will receive 2 tickets to a Kenosha Kingfish Baseball Game! Additional tickets will also be available at a discounted rate if you would like more than 2.

Students attending the "Waller Night Game" will be able to participate in a parade on the field to be recognized before the start of the game!

Any student that attends the "Waller Night Game" is also able to enter into a raffle for a chance to win prizes - student must be present to win.

The Waller Elementary Student who reads the most minutes will be offered the chance to throw out the first pitch at the Waller Night Game!

Are You Ready To Read!!!!

Please access the attached Link to see Referendum Information along with Frequently Asked Questions regarding the February BASD Referendum!

BASD Referendum Info.

Are you thinking about planning a Summer Vacation? Do you have a 4th Grader? Did you know that all United States 4th Graders can obtain a Free Pass to all National and Federal Parks in the United States!! What a Sweet Treat! Families can go to to this link to get their pass! Every Kid Outdoors

Below are 2 separate chances to attend/listen to a presentation on Anxiety.

The first one listed below will be held on January 31st with a live stream available - it is geared towards kids 7 thru 13 years of age - and pre-registration is required.

The second one listed has multiple dates, pre-registrations is also required.

Both are an excellent opportunity to learn more on the subject of anxiety!

Does your child, or someone you know have anxiety?

Our Community Education Department is offering a Book Study on this very subject ~ Anxiety! Jenny Holle will be presenting the class ~ there has been such a rising concern with students and anxiety lately.

The cost of the class is $20 which includes the book!

Here is the link for the Community Ed Description as well as Registration for the class:

https://burlingtonareasd.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/733

If cost is an issue for a family, please do not let that be a factor in attending. You can email Jenny Holle at: jenholle996@gmail.com and she will purchase a book for you. Also contact Jenny if you have any other questions.

The Waller Ambassador Club has a change of date for their Book Sale. The sale has been moved to Monday, January 22nd. Please keep bringing in any book donations! For every 5 books donated, students will receive a coupon for a free book at the sale!

A Yellow Permission Slip was sent home with each Waller Student to sign up for the Seal A Smile program, or to deny the offering. As of today, Mrs. Thomsen has not even received half of the slips back. Since we bring Hygienists in to Waller, and have to reserve a certain amount of time with them for each child, it is very important for us to get an accurate count. If you are missing the permission slip and would like another one to sign up, please call or email Mrs. Thomsen - 262.763.0185 ext. 1, or kthomsen@basd.k12.wi.us - if you do not care to participate, could you please just send Mrs. Thomsen an email telling her the name of your child, and that you would like to decline the offer. Thanks!

"Consistent daily school attendance is important. It helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Establishing a school routine as early as possible teaches students that going to school and being on time is necessary for their academic and social success. Eventually, good attendance will become a skill that helps them succeed in high school and beyond. We appreciate you continuing to partner with us for your students' continued school success"

Waller Elementary is committed to helping children and families in whatever way we can. Through the generosity of others, we have a small collection of new and gently used children’s winter jackets, snow pants, gloves, hats, boots, sweatshirts, and tennis shoes. If you are facing financial difficulties and need assistance in acquiring these items for your student(s)s, you can use this google form to request needed items or reach out to either Melinda Hoffman at (262) 763-0185 or Lori Radtke at (262) 955-8955 and we will see if we can help.

Riverwood Community Church, located at 6919 McHenry Street, Burlington also has a clothing ministry available to ALL families in the community called Solomon's Closet, where they have FREE gently used winter gear AND clothing items (based on availability) for infants through adults. Solomon's Closet is open on Tuesdays from 6-8pm and Fridays from 9-12:30pm.

Solomon's Closet is also accepting CLEAN new and gently used clothing during their open hours. For questions about their clothing ministry, contact their church office at (262) 539-2383. https://riverwood.net/ministries

In addition, from now until March 2024, Love Inc. is running their Winter Warmth Program, where families can receive FREE winter items (based on availability).

Western Racine County Families who are program eligible are also able to sign up for, and learn about, the other supportive programs that Love Inc. offers, such as their food pantry, vouchers for needed items, meal site, Thanksgiving assistance, Christmas support, and community resource referrals. Love Inc is located at 480 S. Pine Street in Burlington. (262) 763-6226.

https://www.love-inc.net/

EC: Brooke

4 Kind: Jameson, Calliope

5 Kind:

GRADE 1:

GRADE 2: Henry

GRADE 3:

GRADE 4: Charlotte

GRADE 5:

STAFF:

January 15 - No School

January 26 - No School

January 30 - Maker Club

February 5 & 6 - Seal A Smile

February 12 - 100th Day! (as long as there are no snow days!)

February 13 - Maker Club

February 15 - Parent Teacher Conferences

February 22 - Parent Teacher Conferences

February 22 - PTO Glow Dance

February 23 - No School

February 29 - Learning Fair

March 8 - End of 2nd Trimester

March 12 - Maker Club

March 15 - Report Cards go home

March 25 - 29 - Spring Break!

ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT: VICK BEHLING

SCHOOL COUNSELOR: MELINDA HOFFMAN

Email: vbehling@basd.k12.wi.us
Website: basd.k12.wi.us
Location: 195 Gardner Avenue, Burlington, WI, USA
Phone: 262-763-0185
Facebook: facebook.com/WallerElementarySchool