Holiday Gift Support
Believe it or not, the holiday season will be here before we know it! Our community and district offer different holiday assistance programs; these programs aim to help families in need provide holiday gifts to their SPSD student(s)/child(ren). If you would like to be considered for assistance (or would just like more information), please contact our school social worker, Amanda Boatwright. Please reach out as soon as possible!
Amanda Boatwright, Grand Avenue and Tower Rock School Social Worker
amanda.boatwright@saukprairieschools.org
(608)643-1968
Winter Safety
The colder temperatures are here to stay and soon more snow will be on the way! All the fun activities of winter…sledding, skiing, snowballs and snowmen, are a great way to get outside and get our kids some exercise and have fun. Just be sure your child is dressed right—and know when it's time to come in and warm up.
Frostbite and Hypothermia are two conditions that can happen in winter if kids aren’t dressed properly or spend too much time out in the cold. Kids are more at risk from the cold than adults due to their smaller size, they lose heat more quickly. But with proper precautions and planning with warmth in mind, fun can still be had by all. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests the following:
Check the wind chill
In general, playing outside in temperatures or wind chills below -15° Fahrenheit should be avoided. At these temperatures, exposed skin begins to freeze within minutes.
What to wear
Several thin layers will help keep kids warm and dry. Insulated boots, mittens or gloves, and a hat are essential. Make sure children change out of any wet clothes right away.
Take breaks
Set reasonable limits on the amount of time spent playing outside to prevent hypothermia and frostbite. Make sure kids have a place to go for regular indoor breaks to warm up.
Third graders will complete their unit on friendship and will begin their teasing unit. So far we have practiced 4 main skills as we talk about what it means to be a good friend during our classroom guidance lessons. These skills are active listening, empathy, thinking before responding, and being supportive/loyal. Students have reviewed decisions that can be helpful or hurtful when making/keeping friends. They have reflected upon what qualities make them a good friend and make themselves into gifts of friendship. Students will be bringing home a “warm fuzzy” as a reminder to always try to make people feel good about themselves!
Students in 4th grade have been discussing ways to support their physical well-being. We have discussed nutrition, physical activity, and the importance of sleep for their quickly growing bodies. Student have had the opportunity to practice setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant & Timely) goals regarding their health. Students are also learning how to have empathy for themselves by making consistent daily choices that positively affect their physical, as well as their mental health.
In our 5th grade classroom guidance lessons, we are learning about the internal states of calm, alert, alarm, fear, and terror. We learned how those states and situations that feel threatening can impact our overall functioning. Therefore, our main focus this month is on self-regulation through our 5 senses (somatosensory), emotions/sensations, relationships with others, and the use of our cortex (thinking brain) and the power of self-talk.
Miss Sadie
School Counselor
SPSD Future Student Form
The Sauk Prairie School District wants to make sure your child/family is included in mailing lists and communications once your child is old enough to register for 4K or Kindergarten classes. If you have a child who is age 5 or under and have not previously completed a SPSD Future Student Form, please complete one today! Use the link below to access the form or pick up a form at the SPSD District Office (440 13th Street, Prairie du Sac, WI). If you have any questions, please email the District Registrar or call 608-643-5984. Thank you!
Future SPSD Student Form - English
