Dear families,

Conferences:

We are looking forward to conferences next week and having families into the building to learn about what their student's have been learning. Your child's teacher has shared with you the format of conferences and how to sign up in our Skyward system. Please make sure you have scheduled your conference by Monday, March 4th. Our student led format is a great opportunity for your child to share what they are learning about and what they have accomplished so far this school year. If your child's teacher reaches out to you to have a one on one conference, please make sure you make the time to meet with them. We want all parents/guardians to be aware of any concerns so that we can do all we can to help students be successful.

Character:

The staff have been hard a work planning this month's character trait work around cooperation! We will be gathering together at the end of the month for Belle Fest to have some fun together and learn how we use courage in our daily lives.

Forward Testing:

When students return from spring break, our 3rd-5th grade students will begin Forward testing. The Forward Test is our statewide assessment that students begin taking in 3rd grade. Your child's teacher will share their specific assessment schedule with you. Students do the assessment in their classrooms on Chromebooks, which minimizes the disruption to their regular school day. Please stay tuned for that information and make sure that your child is well rested, has eaten breakfast and has their snack with them on those testing days.

I want to take this opportunity to express how thankful I am to be able to work with the students, staff and family at Amy Belle. It is a special place because of the wonderful partnership and work we do for the kids.

Sincerely,

Katie Kohel

During classroom Guidance lessons this month, we are focusing on Problem Solving. Students are learning to use the S.T.E.P. Model of Problem Solving. S.T.E.P Stands for:

S = Say the Problem (without blame),

T = Think of Solutions (that are safe and respectful),

E = Explore Consequences (ask What would happen if?)

P = Pick the Best Solution

We encourage students to use this model at school and hope they are applying this model to solving problems at home and in the community as well.

My email address is jrunde@gsdwi.org and my school extension is 1140. You can also visit my website to learn more about the Comprehensive School Counseling program at Amy Belle.

Thanks,

Jen Runde

GHS Key Club members offer free tutoring sessions to GSD Elementary Students. They hold all sessions virtually. Click on picture to view more information.

By using this link, form link, please fill out quick questions regarding you (parent/guardian) and your child's basic information for setting up a schedule and informing us on what material your child would like to be tutored on. This will help us communicate with each other for future purposes as well! Thank you! **Please submit this form by Wednesday, MAY 15th**

Outside groups/activities are being offered for students to have the opportunity to join an after school activity. Please see the following information from the Germantown Recreation Department(link)

Safety Town is also being offered for incoming 5K and 1st grade through the Germantown Recreational Department. Registration starts in early April, please see flyer attached.

SAVE THE DATE! Annual Mud Splash Run. Come get muddy at this fun, family friendly obstacle run and help raise funds for the GCSF Teacher Grant program. Please see flyer attached.

Read Across America and dress up days take place this next week, Monday 3/4 - Wednesday, 3/6. Our themed dress up days below. Please watch for a separate email as well.

- Monday, March 4th - Hawaiian Day

- Tuesday, March 5th - Cowboy Day

- Wednesday, March 6th - East Coast Glam Day

Amy Belle has a DI team competing at the Southern Regional Tournament, Saturday March 16th at Kennedy Middle School.

The team will be launching bean bags with a team created mechanism during their performance. Come watch the team go the distance. All Amy Belle families are invited to watch and support the team.

Engineering Challenge - Going the Distance

Team Name - We Forgot

Team Members

Cody Miles - 3rd grade

Walter Bovee - 3rd grade

Caitlin Dwyer - Foley-5th grade

Jenna Stage - 5th grade

Lacie Stage - 5th grade

Lily Duncan - 3rd grade

Look for more Destination Imagination Team fundraising events this month. Additional info in

email and flyer to follow.

Questions Contact

Jill North

jnorth@wisconsindi.org 414-881-7449

Week of March 4th - Read Across America/Dress Up Days

- Monday, March 4th - Hawaiian Day

- Tuesday, March 5th - Cowboy Day

- Wednesday, March 6th - East Coast Glam Day

March 1st - Kindergarten Field Trip to Schauer Arts

March 1st - 2nd grade field trip to Germantown Public library

March 2nd - Cub Scout Pinewood Derby

March 6th -NO School for 4K Students ONLY

March 6th - Equalization Day - Follow Friday schedule

March 6th evening - Scheduled Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 7th daytime - Scheduled Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 7th-8th - No School for students

March 12th - Hearing Screening for 1st, 3rd, and 5th graders

March 13th - 3rd and 4th grade field trip to Panther Arena

March 13th - 5th grade filed trip to KMS - choir/band concert

March 13th - PTA Meeting

March 14th - 4th grade concert - 7:00pm

March 16th - DI Regional Competition - Kennedy Middle School

March 18th - Board Meeting

March 19th - PTA Booster - Panera Bread

March 22nd - Belle Fest

March 22nd - Principle for the Day - DWA golden ticket winner

March 25th - April 1st - No School – Spring Break

School Hours - 8:46am - 3:46pm

Office Hours - 7:45am - 4:15pm

Phone #(262) 628-7825

Fax #(262) 628-7292

Email - aboffice@gsdwi.org

Principal

Katie Kohel - kkohel@gsdwi.org

Adminstrative Assistants

Melissa Lietzau - mlietzau@gsdwi.org

Kim Ubert - kubert@gsdwi.org

Health Room Aide

Breyon O'Neal - boneal@gsdwi.org