A Message From Mr. Johnson:
Hello Sandhill Families,
We had another busy and exciting week at Sandhill—scroll down to check out the photos of all the amazing things happening in our building! Here’s a quick recap and some important upcoming info:
Happy Syttende Mai Weekend
We were thrilled to welcome the Stoughton High School Norwegian Dancers to Sandhill this week! This immersive cultural experience was a fun and festive way to kick off Syttende Mai Weekend. The students loved the music, dancing, and school spirit.
Human Growth and Development (HGD)
Our Human Growth and Development conversations are coming up soon. Please be sure to review the letter below for key information about content, dates, and opt-out options.
Crane Games & School Picnic – Important Info Below
Our Crane Games and School Picnic are just around the corner! Please check out the details below, as there are a few important changes from past years. We’re looking forward to a great day of fun and celebration.
Thank you for all you do to support our school community—have a great week ahead!
Bob / Mr. Johnson
5/30/2025 - WFK Crane Games and Sandhill School Picnic
K-2 Crane Games - 9:10-10:40 AM
School Picnic Schedule
- 3rd Grade - 11:00-12:00
- Kindergarten - 11:05-12:00
- 4th Grade - 11:30-12:30
- 1st Grade - 11:35-12:30
- 5th Grade - 12:00-1:00
- 2nd Grade - 12:05-1:00
3-5 Crane Games - 1:00-2:30 PM
Key Details:
- Only one lunch option will be available. It will be a Hot Dog with sides.
- All doors except doors 11 and 6 will stay locked.
- Families will meet their students inside door 11 and the line for lunch will go down the Art/Music hall.
- Sandhill staff will park at LakeView Church to open up family parking at Sandhill
- For this day only - teachers will bring lunch cards to their classrooms and dispense them from there.
- Teachers will reach out to families via Seesaw or email so that we know if students should expect to see their family or not.
- Announcements will be made for each grade level to meet their teachers at the end of their picnic time.
Human Growth and Development (2-5)
Dear Families,
In June 2023, the Stoughton Area School District updated the curriculum guide for Human Growth and Development. Human Growth & Development is one part of the District's health curriculum. The vision of Human Growth & Development in SASD is to educate our youth with comprehensive, inclusive, medically accurate, and developmentally appropriate knowledge regarding their human growth and development, health, and wellness so they are empowered to make healthy decisions. Please click the links to find a full description of our Board-approved process and curriculum, including our Curriculum Guide and Progression of Topics by grade level.
Across the grade levels, topics include personal health, healthy relationships, human sexuality, injury prevention, safety, and social influences, prevention and control of infection, and access to medically accurate information. While topics are infused into the curriculum, we want to highlight the following learning outcomes and resources our 2nd-5th grade students will be engaged in this spring. As always, please feel free to contact me with questions and concerns.
- 2nd Grade: Week of May 19th
- 3rd Grade: Week of May 19th
- 4th Grade: Week of May 19th
- 5th Grade: Week of June 2nd
We also want to note that per Wisconsin Statute sec. 118.019, parents are allowed to exempt their child from instruction in human growth and development with a written request to the teacher or principal. This is referred to as an “opt-out” policy. Wisconsin Statute sec. 118.01(2)(d)2c permits pupils to be exempted from instruction on physiology and hygiene, STDs, symptoms of disease, and the proper care of the body if their parent shares a written request with the teacher or school principal. If you wish to opt out, please contact your child’s principal. Principals will provide families with an opt-out form upon request.
Grade 2 Learning Outcomes:
- Students will learn about the many different family structures (e.g nuclear, single parent, adoptive, foster, same-sex, & interactional).
- Students will understand and respect the many different kinds of families.
- Students will learn about the difference between gender identity and sex assigned at birth
- Students will learn about the different use of pronouns
Grade 2 Resources:
- Read It feels good to be yourself : a book about gender identity written by Theresa Thorn
- Read Our Values: Different Families Book by Steffi Cavell-Clarke | Epic
Grade 3-5 Learning Outcomes:
- Students will learn and discuss menstruation and the menstrual cycle.
- Students will learn about the proper use and disposal of menstrual health products.
- Understand the essential aspects of a healthy personal hygiene
- Create a personal hygiene plan that fits for each student
- Highlight (showering daily, wash face, use deodorant & reapply, wear clean clothes)
- Students will be able to identify what makes credible resources about puberty and personal hygiene.
Grade 3-5 Resources:
In Partnership,
Bob
Chaperone Background Checks
If a parent/guardian wants to chaperone an off-site field trip with their child's class a background check must first be conducted. Background checks are processed from an electronic application. It can take up to 2 weeks for the approval. For more information about Background Checks please follow this link to the district web site. If you have submitted a background check form in the past and are not sure if you need to complete a new form, please send an email message to Ms. Plank and she can check for you.
Antiracism Project: Educating for Equity, May Resources
Antiracism Project: Educating for Equity, May Resources
We are highlighting two events in May:- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and
- National Speech-Language-Hearing Month.
The LMS team has compiled the following resources for your review with your children this month. Resources are sorted in two parts: 1. Elementary students and 2. Middle & high school students.
WFK Updates
Paint Night - Tuesday, May 20!
Our final Paint Night of the year is coming up! Mark your calendars and join us on Tuesday, May 20 for a Paint Night! There are 28 spots available, and the cost is $35/pair. Creative Canvases with Sara provides the supplies and helps students create a fun piece of art. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Please see the sign up for more information.
Crane Games & School Picnic - Friday, May 30 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
To celebrate our wonderful students and the end of the school year, our Working For Kids parent group is hosting its 4th Annual All-School Crane Games on Friday, May 30! Grades K-2 will be participating in their Crane Games from 9:10- 10:40am. Grades 3-5 will be participating in their Crane Games from 1:00 - 2:30pm. We need A LOT of volunteers to make this awesome day happen, so please consider helping out! Volunteer for Crane Games!
Our Annual Family Picnic is also Friday, May 30, so please consider coming early or staying later to volunteer for this fun day! Not only do we greatly appreciate the help, but your students will love having you be part of their fun day! Older siblings and/or grandparents are also welcome to sign up to volunteer! Please watch for more information regarding the Family Picnic to come from Mr Johnson or your child's classroom teacher.
ON-GOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
Lunch & Recess Duty!
If you are looking for an easy way to help out at school and spend some time with our students, consider volunteering during lunch and/or recess duty!
Sign up for May & June Lunch/Recess Duty
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
Did you know we're on Facebook? We post information about upcoming events and other information about what's going on at Sandhill. You can find us @sandhillwfk. Tell your friends and family too!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
May 30 / Crane Games & All School Picnic
June 12 / Last Day of School!
Past Newsletters
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February 24, 2025 March 3, 2025 March 10, 2025 March 17, 2025
Spring Break/March 31, 2025 April 7, 2025 April 14, 2025 April 21, 2025
Contact Information
Mr. Eilbes - Dean of Students - 877-5422
Ms. Plank - Administrative Assistant - 877-5402
Mrs. Holverson - Health Assistant - 877-5404
Mrs. Dybevik - School Psychologist - 877-5410
Ms. Lawrence - School Counselor - 877-5406
Ms. McDermot - School Social Worker - 877-5423
Email: Bob.Johnson@stoughton.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.stoughton.k12.wi.us/sandhill-elementary-school
Location: 1920 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton, WI, USA
Phone: (608) 877-5400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonschools/
Twitter: @WeAreStoughton