Elementary
#PointerNation Welcomes Preston Dubey
Preston Dubey Elementary Special Education Teacher Hometown: Mukwonago High school graduated from: Mukwonago College: Preston earned his Bachelor of Arts from Saint Leo University in Sport Business Management. He completed a certification program through eduCATE-WI and holds a Cross-Categorical Special Education teaching license. Previous employment: Most recently, Preston was a Learning Specialist at Rock River Middle… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Preston Dubey
Registration 2023-24
2023-2024 Registration It’s that time of year again. Registration is now open! You are able to update Student Demographics online in Family Access. You will need to have your username and password. You will only be able to access this area in Family Access using your account information, not your child’s… Continue Reading Registration 2023-24
Elementary Update, Summer 2023: Letter of Resignation
Hello MPES families, It is with difficulty that I share with you that I submitted my letter of resignation as elementary principal with the school district. I accepted a position as systems coach with CESA 3 for the coming school year. My last official day with the school district is expected to be August 11,… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Summer 2023: Letter of Resignation
Board Approves Before & After School Care Program
By a unanimous vote, at its regular monthly meeting Monday, the School Board approved a new before and after school care program for Mineral Point 4K through 5th grade students. Stay tuned for more information on the fee and payment structure, as well as enrollment info for the upcoming school year. Pointer Kids Club is… Continue Reading Board Approves Before & After School Care Program
Elementary Update, Summer 2023: The Start of Summer; Elementary Library Summer Hours, Registration Update
The Start of Summer As I go about errands and activities around the city, I have been asked “Has your summer started yet?” more than a few times. I try to keep my response brief. “This week!” Not that I don’t want to chat. I would feel a bit longwinded to explain that, as an… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Summer 2023: The Start of Summer; Elementary Library Summer Hours, Registration Update
93 Years of Service for Retirees
The last day of school is bittersweet as four #PointerNation staff members are retiring with a combined total of 93 years of service! It won’t be the same without you! Best wishes and a sincere thank you. — Vickie Dahl, Middle School Principal & Middle/High School Athletic Director — Benita Schmitz, Elementary Special Education Teacher… Continue Reading 93 Years of Service for Retirees
Elementary Update, May 2023: Step Back; Summer School Registration; Intruder Drill Practice
Step Back Over spring break, my family and I went to the Indiana Sand Dunes off of Lake Michigan. While walking along the beach, I took some steps back to take a picture of our kids against the background of the lake and the dunes. That’s when I noticed the small rocks. They formed long… Continue Reading Elementary Update, May 2023: Step Back; Summer School Registration; Intruder Drill Practice
Elementary Update, March 2023: Luck; Update to Dismissal Time; After School Family Care Survey; Summer School Dates
Luck Scientist Louis Pasteur stated “Chance favors only the prepared mind.” So, can we can increase our luck by simply being ready for new ideas and insights? What I’ve learned about increasing one’s luck is it depends how we choose to respond to what life throws at us. Pasteur was a living example of this… Continue Reading Elementary Update, March 2023: Luck; Update to Dismissal Time; After School Family Care Survey; Summer School Dates
Elementary Update, Winter 2023: The best teacher; attendance letters; arrival at school; family requests for lunch; the benefits of reading aloud to young children
The Most Effective Teacher To start the new year, we had 1st grade students come down to the office to read aloud a joke they prepared in class for morning announcements. I often read aloud “dad jokes” during announcements. When the students see me at lunch, more times than not someone has a joke they… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Winter 2023: The best teacher; attendance letters; arrival at school; family requests for lunch; the benefits of reading aloud to young children
#PointerNation Welcomes Maddy Chapman
Maddy Chapman Elementary Instructional Assistant Hometown: Wilmette, IL High school graduated from: New Trier College: Bachelors in Environmental Studies from Washington University in St. Louis and Masters in Business Administration from University of Michigan. Previous employment: Prior to staying home and raising children, Maddy worked in business. Family: Husband Dave, three children – Henry, EJ… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Maddy Chapman