Section School Newsletter

As we welcome the month of March, I am excited to share several upcoming events and important reminders for the weeks ahead.

Visitor Lunch Week is just around the corner! This special event provides an opportunity for students to create lasting memories and spend quality time with loved ones during the school day. We look forward to welcoming our guests into the building. During the same week, we will also host our Scholastic Book Fair, giving students and their visitors the chance to explore and purchase new books to enjoy this spring. It’s always a wonderful week filled with connection, excitement, and a love of reading.

For families with students in grades 3–6, the Wisconsin Forward Exam testing window will take place from March 16 through April 24. Please review the testing schedule below and make every effort to avoid scheduling appointments or absences during this time so your child can fully participate. We also encourage students to get a good night’s rest before testing days and to eat a healthy breakfast the morning of the exam. Your partnership in supporting your child through this important assessment is truly appreciated.

I look forward to the continued partnerships and events that enrich our school community. Thank you for your ongoing support, and I wish you a wonderful and fulfilling March!

Congratulations to the February Hawks of the Month. These students were nominated by the Section staff for exemplifying the trait of Persistence and Resilience during the month of February. Congratulations to the following students:

Sadie B., Avery B., Kieran B., Isabelle B., Noah C., Micah D., Toby D., Graham H., James H., Brantley H., Dylan H., Piper I., Sidney I., Sydney K., Reyna L., Violet M., Oakley M., Clay N., Logan O., Elliana R., Raymond S., Addisyn T., Mila T., and Olivia W.

The PBIS theme for the month of March is Problem Solving.

March 6th - No School for Students - Professional Development Day for Staff

March 9th - 3rd and 4th Grade Daytime Concert 2:30 - sign up if attending with this link

March 9-13th - VIP Lunch Week / And Breakfast on Wednesday morning at 7:15am

March 10th - 3rd and 4th Grade Evening Concert at PAC - 6:00pm

March 14th - Choir Fest at PVMS

March 16th - 4th Grade Field Trip to Madison

March 30th-April 6th - No School Spring Break

We are extending the ordering window for the 25-26 yearbook for one last chance to buy if you haven't yet. The link will be open until the end of the day Monday, March 9th. Please take this time to order if you haven't yet, as there are no options to purchase later in the year.

The staff and students are looking forward to the Special Visitor's Lunch and Scholastic Book Fair this week. Grades K-4 will eat lunch first with their special guest(s) and then shop the book fair or go outside for recess. Grades 5th and 6th will shop at the Book Fair first and then eat lunch. They will not have time to shop at the book fair after lunch. Please plan accordingly.

Students in 3rd-6th grade will be participating in the Wisconsin Forward Exam testing March 16-April 24th, 2026. It is important that students are present on testing dates. Your cooperation is appreciated to avoid scheduling vacations or appointments on these days.

Grade Level Testing Schedule:

Tuesday, March 17th - 4th Grade

Wednesday, March 18th - 4th Grade

Thursday, March 19th - 4th Grade

Friday, March 20th - 4th Grade

Tuesday, March 24th - Grades 3-4-5-6

Thursday, March 26th - Grades 3-4-5-6

Wednesday, April 8th -Grades 3-4-5-6

Thursday, April 9th Grades 3-4-5-6

Tuesday, April 14th Grades 3-4-5-6

Thursday, April 16th Grades 3-4-5-6

Monday, April 20th - 6th Grade

Please follow this link for more information regarding the Wisconsin Forward Exam from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Each spring, in preparation for the following school year, teachers divide their classes into instructional groups designed to promote the most effective learning environment possible. These groups are based upon the teacher observation, current test results, curriculum grouping, student ability factors, the ratio of boys and girls, the individual ages of the students, other behavior and social concerns, and exceptional educational needs.

Please list any justifiable educational needs that you would like us to take into consideration when placing your child. Please take time to describe a classroom environment you feel would benefit your child academically, socially, or emotionally.

Careful consideration will be given to the makeup of the classroom as a whole in order to create a culture conducive to learning. We ask that discussions regarding teachers held in the public setting be avoided. These conversations may lead to misrepresentations, generalizations, and misinformation.

Please note that parent input is just one aspect of determining student placement. This form will be reviewed by the principal and current staff.

Completing this form does not automatically place your child in a particular classroom, but will be a factor in the decision.

To be considered, the form below must be completed by Friday, April 10, 2026

Congratulations to our Girls Basketball Team on being named the winners of the 2026 Sportsmanship Trophy! This honor is voted on by the coaches of all participating school teams, making it an especially meaningful recognition of our athletes’ character, teamwork, and integrity.

We are so proud of the way our team represented Section both on and off the court and thrilled to bring the Sportsmanship Trophy back home to Section! 🏀🏆

Wow, these last few months have been flying by! Here is what is happening with the Section PTG.

Visitor Week and Book Fair

Visitor Week is shaping up to be a fantastic week! We will have a fun photo booth as well as a Spring Lift Up area where you can choose to help restock items for our amazing Section staff!

The Scholastic Book Fair will also be open during the lunches and the breakfast to shop with your students. The PTG is once again donating one book to every student! Studies have shown that the greatest key to literacy is having access to reading materials at home. We cannot host this week without volunteers. Sign up HERE

Qdoba Night March 9!

Take a break from cooking and support the PTG at the same time. Qdoba is giving back a portion of their sales from 4-8pm. Save time by ordering online with the code QDOBAGIVES.

PTG Activity Behind the Scenes

The PTG is once again sponsoring snacks for all students testing during the upcoming Forward exam weeks for grades 3-6. We hope to help keep the kids fueled up and focused!

The PTG is also hosting an ice cream party for all participants of the Reading Rumble for the second year in a row. Way to go Section Hawk Super Readers!