WALLER ELEMENTARY INFO!

JANUARY 5, 2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR ~ 2024!

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Happy New Year To All! Wishes for a Happy and Healthy Year!

YEARBOOK ORDER TIME!

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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

WINTER CONCERT!

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The Wait is Almost Over ~ The 1st and 2nd Grade Winter Concert will take place on Thursday, January 11th at 6:00 in the Waller Gym! The kids can hardly wait to sing their special songs for their families!

The doors will open at 5:30, please have your child wait with you until Mrs. Barczak calls them to the stage.

All 1st & 2nd graders will be bringing home a letter today with more detailed instructions, please take a look in their backpack!

BUSSING CHANGES COMING ~

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Thomas Bus Company has let us know that they are having to make adjustments to their bus routes.

Parents, PLEASE be sure to watch for an email from Thomas Bus Co., and do not just delete it, because it may have some important information enclosed pertaining to your child's bus routes. Not Everyone's route will change, but those that do - Thomas Bus will be sending an email the week of January 8th with the updated information. All of the new bus routes will be in effect starting January 16th. Thanks for being on the Look Out!!

DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE ANXIETY?

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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.

REFERENDUM INFORMATION!

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

BASD Referendum Info.

SEAL A SMILE

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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!

AMBASSADOR BOOK SALE CHANGE

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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!

VISION SCREENING

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On Friday, January 12th, there will be a Vision Re-Screening event for any kids that were absent on the original date of testing. This will be for kids in Kindergarten, along with grades 1, 3 and 5.

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

"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"

KEEP IN MIND ~

SOLOMON'S CLOSET

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/