In February, third grade classes will be working through the Healthy Minds curriculum from the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. This program teaches students what having a healthy mind means. We also discuss ways to keep our minds healthy. Here are some examples that are emphasized in the program:
Get 60 minutes of physical activity daily
Eat three healthy meals and two healthy snacks daily
Get 10-12 hours of sleep each night
Limit screen (electronics) time to 2 hours each day
Spend time connecting with others, doing things we enjoy, especially outside
Throughout this unit, we will continue to discuss how having a healthy mind can help us be successful in many ways, such as controlling our thoughts and feelings, problem solving with others, and making safe/healthy decisions throughout our life. We also practice making a healthy goal, sort of like a new year's resolution. Please look for their Healthy Minds packet of important information to come home soon!
Our 4th grade classes have been participating in an online program from the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin called Act Now!, that discusses different types of bullying, how to recognize it, and how to deal with bullying situations. To find out more about these programs, visit their website at https://childrenswi.org/elearningcenter.
The 5th grade classes began their Child Protection (Personal Safety) Unit through Second Step, our school-wide social-emotional learning curriculum. We are focusing on 6 R’s: 1) Regulate (pay attention to your body’s dysregulated clues); 2) Recognize (look for details about why you are feeling unsafe); 3) Relate (use the people or things around you to problem solve); 4) Refuse (use your words to make safe choices); 5) Reason (think about what other options are available and what to do to prevent it from happening again, or plan what to do if it happens again); and 6) Report (find a trusted adult to help).
To support student well-being, we will administer the mySAEBRS social-emotional and behavioral screener to students in grades 2-5 from March 10-21. This 20-question, computer-based assessment helps us understand students' perspectives and enhance universal supports. Participation is voluntary. To opt your child out, please contact your school administrator or social worker/counselor by March 5, 2025. Learn more at
https://www.illuminateed.com/products/fastbridge/social-emotional-behavior-assessment/saebrs. Contact me with any questions.
Miss Sadie
School Counselor
(608) 643-1969
sadie.sutter@saukprairieschools.org
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
