Elementary
Elementary Parent Letter: Upcoming School Board Information
On Monday, March 12, our school board will consider a recommendation for a reduction in force. The reason is due to low enrollment at the primary level. We are anticipating around 40 students for next year’s kindergarten class. We try to be proactive in responding to current enrollment trends, whether up or down. Questions have… Continue Reading Elementary Parent Letter: Upcoming School Board Information
Spring F.A.S.T. Session Open for Families
What if I told you that there was an easy way to increase communication between home and school, develop better family cohesion, and improve community relationships? Would you take advantage of this opportunity? If you said yes, consider signing up for F.A.S.T., or Families and Students Together. This program is facilitated by trained Mineral Point… Continue Reading Spring F.A.S.T. Session Open for Families
Favorite Books I Read in 2017
“What do you do when you don’t know what to write?” A student asked me this during a classroom visit. My response: I read, and I find easy ways to write! One way I accomplish both is by writing reviews for books on Goodreads. This social media site for bibliophiles allows people to connect with… Continue Reading Favorite Books I Read in 2017
Delta Kappa Gamma Literary Contest Underway
Mineral Point School District is proud to share that we have authors and illustrators who have been very busy completing entries for the annual Delta Kappa Gamma literary competition. Students in grades 3-12 are eligible to enter the book writing contest. All books are being submitted to the local Delta Kappa Gamma chapter for preliminary… Continue Reading Delta Kappa Gamma Literary Contest Underway
Spelling Bee Winners
Mineral Point Elementary and Middle Schools held their annual Spelling Bees in January. Congrats to the following: Elementary Junior Bee (Grades 1-2) Champion: Spencer Spady Runner-Up: Brynn Swenson Elementary Bee (Grades 3-5) Champion: Olivia Wilson Runner-Up: Jadyn Swinehart Middle (Grades 6-8) Champion: Allison Chitwood Runner-Up: Derek Hottenstein
Winter Family Event Canceled for Elementary School
Well, the snow was nice while it was here! In anticipation of a possible lack of snow the rest of the winter, we are canceling our scheduled family day in February. It involved a snowman building contest and some seasonal-related family activities indoors. Maybe next winter will be more advantageous for hosting this type of event.… Continue Reading Winter Family Event Canceled for Elementary School
#PointerNation Welcomes Tom Ingwell
Tom Ingwell Elementary Phy Ed Teacher Hometown: Darlington High school graduated from: Darlington High School College: Tom graduated with a Bachelors degree in Physical Education and a minor in Health Education and Adaptive Phy Ed from UW-Platteville in 2002. He is currently enrolled in the Masters program at UW-Platteville in Cross Categorical (Special Education). Employment… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Tom Ingwell
Pointer Pride
Over the holiday break, my family and I spent time with our relatives. We were away from school, doing our best to be present with those around us. Yet in a family full of teachers, it was not uncommon for our conversation to bend toward education. One topic that came up was the success of… Continue Reading Pointer Pride
How to Use My Scrip Wallet for Fundraising
Scrip is a program that helps raise funds for schools. When everyday items are purchased through Scrip, the school gets a certain % rebate back. Typically, people buy Scrip gift cards and then make purchases later. The challenge with this approach is many people (including me) forget to purchase the cards ahead of time. Fortunately,… Continue Reading How to Use My Scrip Wallet for Fundraising
A Strong Bond
If you are in the market for a good movie you might have never seen, check out The Straight Story. I recently rewatched this favorite film of mine. The main character is a senior citizen (Alvin Straight) who decides to travel from Iowa to Wisconsin to visit his estranged brother. Because of his ailments, he… Continue Reading A Strong Bond