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Many thank yous to the PTO for organizing such lovely food for our staff last night and today for conferences! It was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. We also were able to have quite a few dots added to our new world map of "Shorewood family hometowns" near the library. I have shared many times that our diversity is so special but to see all of the little dots spread over every corner of the world is really inspiring. If you didn't get a chance to check it out during conferences, we will have dots available at International Week Global Village and Food Fair, as well!

In partnership,

Anne Gillespie

Principal

Thanks to the generosity of you all, our SHES family, $278.50 was raised during the Forage Kitchen fundraiser for the Madison Public Schools Foundation! THANK YOU for once again showing how giving and supportive our Sharks are of the greater Madison community.

Science Night was a huge success! There was an incredible amount of work that went into making it a great event and much of that work was led by Yaewon Kang. We could not be more thankful for the countless hours she put into the event. Thank you Yaewon! We also appreciate all of the attendees, who came and checked out the hard work everyone put into their projects and to learn more about science.

Organization presenters included:

Madison West Rocket Club

The Wonders of Physics, UW-Madison

UW Madison Association of Women Geoscientists

BadgerBOTS Robotics

Code to Connect - University of Wisconsin-Madison

Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center

FIRST Alumni of Madison

UW-Madison Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (UW-AOS) - Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Graduate Student Association

Wisconsin Space Program

Food Science Club, UW Madison

Reminder to please fill out the enrollment survey for next year...and beyond. Note that your response(s) does not impact your child's actual enrollment. Your response(s) help us greatly with our planning for the upcoming school year. Thank you!

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Staff appreciation week will be on May 5th-9th this year. This year’s theme is Care Week! I have a variety of activities planned for the week to show our staff how much we care about them. To make this possible, I will need some help from you! Please be on the lookout for a Sign-Up Genius coming soon.

Sunday, April 13, 1-3pm, Eagle Heights Community Center

Come to the Eagle Heights Community Center to create posters that will be used to decorate the halls of Shorewood during International Week. All supplies are provided. This is a drop-in style event.

We were so excited to welcome Dr. Thevamaran to Shorewood last month. Dr. Thevamaran's research at the UW Department of Engineering focuses on advancing our fundamental knowledge of process-structure-property-function relations in structured materials, specifically through nanotechnology. He presented to our Future Problem Solving team who were conducting investigations into:

What advances for society could new nanotechnology products enable?

How might nanotechnology benefit all sectors of society?

As nanotechnology becomes more commonplace, how can we prepare for potential risks associated with its use?

We are grateful to Dr. Thevamaran for sharing his expertise with our students!

Parade and Performance

We are looking for more people willing to share traditional cultural music, dance or other arts for the Performance and folk costumes or traditional dress for the Parade. Contact Liz Cassarino cassarinoliz@gmail.com or Laura Valderrama valderramalc@gmail.com with questions.

Parade and Performance Participant Sign-Up

Global Food Fair

Currently countries / regions signed up include: Iran, Chile, Brazil, Myanmar, British Isles, Italy & India. We are looking for more families to make tasty food and treats for the Global Food Fair. Join one of these groups or make a favorite recipe from your home / heritage. Questions? Contact Lucy Richards 608-695-3825 or Lucy@kissyfish.org

Global Food Fair Participant Sign-Up

General Volunteer Needs

Volunteers are needed for set up, clean up and general tasks to keep the events running smoothly. Volunteer opportunities

The PTO can't make International Week happen without parent volunteers! Thank you for considering how you will volunteer and help to make this a wonderful week.

Mr. Wong's class recently completed a very special Peace Project which is now on display in the case by the library and near Mr. Wong's 5th grade classroom. The work the students created is truly amazing! Please stop by to take a look.

The project is a continuation of a message of peace which was started by a former Shorewood student 30 years ago, Lissie, aunt to two current Shorewood students.

The project introduction reads:

Peace is the biggest issue of our time. At our school we learn about peace. This project is a bit different in that we are trying to take a look at the issue as a whole-that is, with some of the layers from the personal to the gobal level. We want to define goals of action toward peace-small and big. We want to think about what we want to learn more about and what changes are needed for the world we are growing up into. Some of what were are trying to consider is how people can work together more, as that is certainly what is necessary. There is so much to be done, if we make peace a priority.

We are so grateful to Lissie and her vision for peace that started many years ago here at Shorewood, her family, and Mr. Wong and his students.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services shared some reminders and guidance regarding the management of measles since we are seeing increased cases across the country.

Measles can spread quickly in a school setting and can cause serious illness. Students and staff that have not been vaccinated are at high risk for severe disease, especially students 5 years of age and younger, pregnant people, and people with weakened immune systems.

For prevention of measles, two doses of MMR vaccine are recommended routinely for children, with the first dose at age 12 through 15 months and the second dose at ages 4 through 6 years (school entry). In general, adults should have one dose of MMR. Two doses of MMR vaccine are recommended for adults at high risk for measles, including international travelers, students at post-high school education institutions, and healthcare personnel.

How to be prepared

• Students must be vaccinated with the MMR vaccine or have an exemption on file. The Wisconsin student immunization requirements can be waived for medical/health reasons, religious, or personal conviction.
• Be aware that unvaccinated children and unvaccinated staff may need to stay home for up to 21 days each time they are near someone who has measles.
• Know the signs and symptoms of measles.
• Measles or suspecting someone of having measles should be reported immediately to your local health department.

Why local health departments need this information

• Measles spreads easily and rapidly, and can result in severe disease, it is a serious health threat and is an immediately reportable disease in Wisconsin.
• Local public health staff investigate all suspected cases of measles, including identifying any contacts of a measles case that are at risk of developing measles and determining necessary control measures.
• Schools and childcare settings are required to report under the communicable disease reporting rules found in Chapter DHS 144.07.
• The law requires reporting of both cases and suspected cases, and anyone who had contact with a person who had measles would be a suspect case and need to be followed by the local health department.
• It is important that public health gets information as soon as possible in order to notify families of the exposure, let families know what they should do if they were not vaccinated at the time of exposure, and let families know how they can contact their local public health department and seek care if they develop symptoms.

Additional resources

• Measles information (DHS)
• Measles information (CDC)
• Wisconsin school and child care requirements
• Wisconsin immunization record search (WIR)
• Should I get a measles booster?

Summer Adventure Awaits at Land Rec Camp 2025!

Deadline: April 11, 2025

Land Rec is currently looking for parent volunteers to join the Land Rec Parent Committee. It is not a huge time commitment and a great way to give back to the community! Please email karintballard@gmail.com if you are interested or for more information.

Are you ready to elevate your kids’ summer experience? Say goodbye to boredom and hello to a world of excitement at Land Rec Camp 2025! We may be in the middle of winter now, but it’s never too early to plan for a thrilling summer ahead. Located out of the Heiden Haus at the south end of the school grounds, Land Rec Camp is the ultimate outdoor escape for your kids. Our camp runs Monday through Friday, 1:00-3:00 pm, weather permitting.

What's in Store for Your Young Explorers:

• Field Games Galore – Unleash the energy with epic games of dodgeball and more!

• STEM Adventures – Ignite curiosity with hands-on STEM activities.

• Creative Arts – Explore the arts and let imaginations soar.

• Table Games – Fun and strategic games for every camper.

Who Can Join: All Shorewood Hills residents and Shorewood Hills Elementary School students ages 7-11 (entering 2nd-6th grade in September) are invited to enroll. Choose one session or both for a summer filled with laughter and memories.

Session Details (Act Fast! The deadline to enroll without a late fee is Friday, April 11):

• First Session: June 16 - July 11 (there will be no camp on July 4)

• Second Session: July 14 - August 8

How to Register: Visit www.shorewood-hills.org/land_rec to fill out and submit the online registration form.

Why Land Rec? It’s more than a camp – it’s a community! Let your kids connect, make new friends, and create lasting

The spring session of the Shorewood Hills Youth Basketball Program is open to Shorewood Hills Elementary School students and elementary-aged Village residents who will be enrolled in 1st-5th grade in the spring of 2025. The program will teach the fundamental rules and skills of basketball in a safe, fun, encouraging, and inclusive learning environment.

Participants will build skills, strength, and confidence while learning the importance of good sportsmanship, physical fitness, and teamwork. No previous basketball experience is needed.

The spring session will last six weeks. It will begin the week of April 28, 2025 and will end the week of June 2, 2025.

Each class will meet once per week at the Shorewood Hills Elementary School outdoor basketball courts, which are located on the south side of the elementary school.

*Please note: the following groupings are subject to change based on enrollment and/or coaches’ schedules.

Enrollment will be on a first-come-first-served basis.

Session Day Time Group

#1 Tuesday 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 1st, 2nd Graders (mixed)

#2 Wednesday 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 3rd, 4th, 5th Graders (mixed)

Parents must complete the Participant Registration Form (linked below and available on the Village of Shorewood Hills’ website) before a child may participate in the program. The cost is $50 per child, although need-based scholarships may be available through the Shorewood Hills PTO. The completed Participant Registration Form and fee are due to the Village Hall by April 14, 2025 (plus a late fee of $10 if received after April 14). Please contact parent volunteer Ashby Kent Fox at ashbykfox@gmail.com if you have any questions.

The online registration form is available at www.shorewood-hills.org/basketball

Let’s fill the courts!

Spring Sing will take place on:

Thursday, May 8th

K-1st 9:10-9:45

2nd-3rd: 10:00-10:45

4th-5th: 11:00-11:45

Upcoming Dates:

• Friday, April 18th: Popcorn Sale
• Wednesday, April 23rd: 6:00pm International Week Student Performance
• Saturday, April 26th: International Week Global Village and Food Fair
• Friday, May 2nd: No School
• Week of May 5th: Staff Appreciation Week
• Thursday, May 8th: Spring Sing. See times above!

Help Lines:

• Text “HOPELINE” to 741741

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