huegel highlights - the Huegel Elementary School

huegel highlights - the Huegel Elementary School

H UEGEL HIGH LI GH TS
AB RIL 2016
CARTA
DE ABBY
¡Feliz Primavera!
Espero que se encuentre bien al recibir este boletín. ¿Pueden creer que ya estamos en el
cuarto de semestre final de este año? Fue un placer ver a las familias durante la Noche
de Lectoescritura/Matemática/Pizza Fest, así como durante las reuniones con los maestros. Me hace feliz ver los pasillos llenos de estudiantes y sus familias. Estoy muy orgullosa
de nuestra comunidad y sé que terminaremos este año con éxito.
Nuestra herramienta (Cool Tool) del Programa de Apoyo al Comportamiento Positivo
(PBS) se llama “Terminemos con Fuerza” (“Finish Strong”). Queremos apoyar el que
nuestros estudiantes continúen trabajando a su potencial máximo y que aprendan lo
más que puedan. Para celebrar nuestros esfuerzos. Para celebrar nuestro esfuerzo, todos
los estudiantes serán premiados con tiempo adicional de recreo, adicional a poder
utilizar sombreros y gafas por día. Cada clase también celebrará las estrellas del tercer
cuarto de semestre en reconocimiento a las metas trazadas para ese cuarto.
Queremos motivar a nuestros estudiantes de 3º, 4º y 5º grado a esforzarse en hacer su
mejor trabajo al tomar la evaluación MAP (Measures of Academic Progress), que tomarán al principio de abril. Esta evaluación es una buena manera de monitorear el
progreso de los estudiantes en lectura y matemática a través del año. En adición, al final
de abril, los estudiantes tomarán la evaluación Forward, que reemplaza la evaluación
Badger. The Forward Exam is linked to Wisconsin’s state standards and tests English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics in Grades 3 – 8. In addition, Grades 4 and 8 will also
have a section of the test on Science and Social Studies. This is an untimed computerbased test that will include a listening section in the ELA portion of the test. The window in
MMSD for this test will be April 25 through May 20, 2016. More information can be found at:
mmsd.org/forwardtest. As always, you can support your child by helping them get a good
night’s rest and encouraging them to do their best.
Finally, enjoy this month’s newsletter, which is focused on music. As a former choir member myself I am very aware of the power of the arts to inspire and engage students. You
will hear from our music teachers and hear all about the music opportunities offered at
Huegel. Enjoy!
Atentamente,
Sra. Potter-Davis
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Calendario
6 de abril - Actividad de
Recaudación de Fondos en
Pump It Up
8 de abril - Noche de Película
en Familia
12 de abril - Reunión del PTO - 6
p.m.
12 de abril - Presentación para
Padres - Información sobre Plan
de Estudios Individualizados
(IEP) 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
15 de abril - No Hay Clases
19 de abril - Reunión de padres
de Estudiantes Latinos en
Huegel 6 p.m.
22 de abril - Los estudiantes
salen a las 11:35 a.m.
22 de abril - Venta de Palomitas
de Maíz
26 de abril - Noche de Ciencia
en Huegel a las 6:30 p.m.
4 de mayo - Día de Correr
Bicicleta a la Escuela
5 de mayo - Actividad de
Recaudación de Fondos en
Granite City
R AY W. H U E G E L E L E M EN TA RY S CHOO L : 2601 PR AIRIE R OAD : MADISO N, WISCO N SIN
H T T P S://H U E G E L.MA D I S ON.K12.WI.US/
608.204.3100
HUEGEL LEGO LEAGUE
WHAT IS LEGO LEAGUE?
FIRST Lego League (FLL) is a fun way to
explore science and computer programming while working together with a team.
The team designs, builds, and programs a
robot using the Lego Mindstorms system to
compete on a table-top playing field. In
addition to robotics, teams must research
and come up with a creative solution to
a real-world problem associated with the
theme of that year’s competition--next
year’s theme will be “Animal Allies”. They
are also evaluated on teamwork skills and
community service and outreach.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LEGO
LEAGUE?
It is a fun way try out engineering, programming, and scientific research!
Builds confidence in STEM fields
Real world problem-solving experience
Builds teamwork and community service
skills
WHO CAN JOIN LEGO LEAGUE?
Next year’s 4th and 5th graders, as well
as Huegel alumni 6th graders, can join a
regular Lego League team
Next year’s 2nd and 3rd graders can
do Jr. Lego League, which does simpler
programming and doesn’t have to do a
research project
WHEN WILL LEGO LEAGUE HAPPEN?
The competition season starts in late August, with the first round of tournaments
in early November. Team(s) would have
weekly meetings held at Huegel, either after school or in the evenings. There would
also be at least one weekend competition
in the Madison area.
WHAT DOES LEGO LEAGUE COST?
A goal for Huegel’s Lego League program is
to cover the full cost of our team(s) through
fundraising, sponsors, and grants. Families
of participants would be encouraged to
donate to the team and to help out with
fundraising, but there would be no minimum
donation to join the team.
We need lots of parent participation to
launch Lego League at Huegel! Each
team of 5-10 kids needs at least two parent
coaches per team who can regularly attend
meetings. Coaches don’t need prior experience in robotics, but they do need to submit
information for a background check. Other
parents would need to help with fundraising
and to help kids do activities for the team at
home.
If you think your child may be interested
in Lego League, please fill out this survey
(https://docs.google.com/a/uwalumni.com/
forms/d/1UcWW3-6l0voAgNgEr6n3ReuAuK2aV0k-AaHaGA8M71U/viewform?edit_
requested=true). You don’t have to commit
to a team yet. If you have other questions
or comments, please contact Sherri Swartz
at [email protected] or 273-1743, or
Lesli Vazquez at [email protected].
wi.us. Also, plan to attend the April technology meeting for parents where we will have
a presentation about Lego League and you
can meet other families who are interested.
Since the competition season starts just before the school year starts, we need to have
teams in place before the end of this school
year.
http://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/fll/whatis-first-lego-league
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=D1cTUxPaN6E
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HUEGEL HIGHLIGHTS
We are looking for items for our end-ofyear Silent Auction fundraiser. Do you
have any items to donate? Or have any
connections to local businesses that
might be willing to donate? If so, let the
PTO know by emailing:
[email protected]
Thank you!
ACTIVIDAD DE RECAUDACIÓN DE FONDOS EN PUMP IT UP
6 de abril | 5:30pm-8:30pm
¡Marquen sus calendarios! Pueden
pasar a dejar a sus hijos en Pump
It Up y estarán ayudando a recaudar fondos para Huegel!
¡INSCRÍBASE HOY MISMO!
http://www.pumpitupparty.com/
event-calendar/4/0/fitchburg-wi
2 Horas de brincos en los inflables y una
hora en un salón de fiestas, con pizza, refrigerios y una actividad o manualidad.
• $25 por el primer niño y $20 por cada
hermanito(a).
• 50% será donado a Huegel una vez se paguen
las primeras 20 inscripciones.
• ¡Sólo hay 70 espacios disponibles para esta actividad divertida! Así que sólo se aceptarán las
primeras 70 inscripciones.
• No se aceptarán pases para este evento.
2911 Marketplace Dr | Fitchburg
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join the fun!
MOVIE NIGHT
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
+ THE PEANUTS MOVIE
WHO
WHEN
Free to Huegel Eagle Families
Friday, APRIL 8th
Doors open at 6:00pm
Movies begin at 6:30pm
WHERE
Huegel Gymnasium
Chairs and concessions are available,
but you are welcome to bring blankets
and snacks from home. VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED...
Thank you to those who volunteered for Pizza
Fest/Literacy Night and Spring Fling. We really
appreciated your time!
We have the following positions open that we
need help with:
Friday, April 8th Movie Night
Friday, April 22nd Popcorn Day
May 22nd Popcorn Day
June 3rd - Auction Chair for the Carnival
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© General Mills.
Pega los cuadritos de Box Tops en la hoja hasta
que esté completa
Envía la hoja completa al coordinador de tu escuela
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¡Gracias por tu ayuda! Cada cuadrito de Box Tops vale 10¢. Bonus certificados no deben acompañar a esta hoja por favor entregar por separado. Para aprender más de Box Tops for Education, visita BTFE.com.
Nombre del maestro: _______________________________________
Recorta los cuadritos de Box Tops y verifica
la fecha de expiración
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COLECCIONA BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION™
PARA TU ESCUELA.
Empieza recortando los cuadritos de Box Tops hoy
para ayudar a la escuela de tu hijo. Cada cuadrito
de Box Tops tiene un valor de 10¢ que se convierte
rápidamente en dinero que puede ayudar a tu
escuela a comprar lo que necesita. Simplemente
busca los cuadritos de Box Tops en tus productos
favoritos, recórtalos y entrégalos a tu escuela. Para
obtener más información acerca del programa
Box Tops for Education™, incluyendo una lista de los
productos participantes y cuánto ha ganado tu
escuela hasta la fecha, visita www.btfe.com.
¡Gracias por tu ayuda!
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ART HIGHLIGHT
BY Rhonda Chalone, Huegel Music Teacher
It’s keyboard and computer time in the music room! Each spring, for 8-10 weeks, students
have “mini” piano lessons and learn simple songs on keyboards. In addition, they use a
computer music program called Music Ace which reviews and has them practice notes on
the staff, on the piano, and rhythms.
At the end of the year, students will bring home a MUSIC ACE sheet which will list the lessons
they worked on during class. I keep a running record from year to year, so the pen or
pencil marks are THIS YEAR’S progress.
Students work at their own level and pace, but are expected to achieve a certain level of
competency. (usually about 5 songs on keyboards and 3-5 lessons on the computer are
average).
Kindergarten students get an introduction to the piano keyboard and work more as a
group for a while. The last few weeks, they have a chance to work more independently.
If your child has access to a piano or keyboard at home, please encourage them to show
you what they know and/or practice at home.
If you have a smart phone or tablet, you can get a free piano app.
REAL PIANO AND KEYBOARD
Play and record songs on this free and beautiful
piano app.
Features
• No annoying banner ads
• Ability to record songs and play them back
GISMART PIANO FREE
Full 88 key keyboard
• 8 Different keyboard instruments (Piano, Grand
Piano, Pipe Organ, Harpsichord, Accordion,
Electric Guitar, Harp, Cello Pizzicato)
• Single or Dual scrollable keyboard
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HUEGEL HIGHLIGHTS
FACEBOOK
HUEGEL EAGLES
CONTACTO
[email protected]
EL BLOG DE ABBY
http://peekintohuegel.blogspot.com
SITIO WEB
HUEGEL WEBSITE - https://huegel.madison.k12.wi.us/
CLASS WEBSITES - https://huegel.madison.k12.wi.us/teacher-pages
PTO WEBSITE - https://sites.google.com/site/huegelpto/
AMAZON DONATION HYPERLINK - http://bit.do/huegel
GUARDEN LA FECHA
Reunión del Comité de Padres
12 DE ABRIL | 6:15P.M.
10 DE MAYO | 6:15P.M.
Pizza ($1/slice) + Babysitting (free) available
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