Top of the Hill

We look forward to seeing all of our students return for the first day of school on Tuesday August 25th!!! Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to our Open House and Kindergarten Welcome Conferences this past Wednesday. The smiles on students (and parents) faces energized our staff and we are ready for the 26-27 school year!

We really appreciate you taking a few minutes to review our Top of the Hill Newsletters to stay up to date on all the wonderful experiences your student will have at Rothschild!

Door #2 Opens at 8:20 a.m.

There is no student supervision before 8:20 a.m.

Student safety is our top priority. Following these drop-off procedures will help keep students, families, and staff safe while also keeping traffic moving smoothly.

• Morning drop-off is between 8:20–8:40 a.m.

• Drop-off may occur as soon as vehicles reach the designated curb/sidewalk area. Students do not need to be dropped off directly in front of the entrance (Door 2). Please pull forward and use the entire designated drop-off zone to help keep traffic moving safely and efficiently.

• Quick unload

  -Parents should have backpacks, coats, lunches, etc. ready before reaching the drop-off area.

  -Students should be ready to exit the vehicle quickly and safely.

  -Parents should remain in the vehicle.

  -If a child isn't ready to exit, the parent should drive around and re-enter the line rather than holding up traffic.

• If you are walking your child(ren) to Door #2, please use the designated sidewalk and avoid walking through the parking lot. This helps keep students and families safe while vehicles are arriving and departing.

Your cooperation in following these procedures is greatly appreciated. Thank you for doing your part in keeping our students, families, and staff safe!

Tuesday, August 25th - First Day of School

September 1st - 2nd - 3rd - Bridging Brighter Smiles Dental Services

Thursday, September 3rd - Run - Hide - Take Action Safety Drill

Friday, September 4th - NO SCHOOL

Monday, September 7th - Labor Day/NO SCHOOL

Wednesday September 9th - PICTURE DAY!!!

September 10th & 11th - Vision & Hearing Screening (Grades 4K, K, 1st, 3rd, 5th)

Friday, September 11th - PTO Fundraiser Kickoff

Monday, September 14th - PTO Meeting (5:30-6:30 Rothschild Conference Room)

Friday September 18th - 4th Grade Field Trip - Madison/Zoo

Thursday September 24th/Friday 25th - 4th Grade Field Trip - Fust Farms (Date is TBD)

September 28th-October 2nd - WELLNESS WEEK (more information to come)

Friday October 2nd - PTO Fundraiser Ends

Our school offers many opportunities for parent/guardian involvement. The Rothschild PTO invites parents/guardians to participate in programs, raises funds, and provides an avenue for parents/guardians and teachers to work and socialize with each other. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend Rothschild PTO meetings and help with special projects whenever possible. Rothschild PTO meetings are generally held on the first or second Monday of the month in the Rothschild Elementary School Conference Room #211. Meetings are held from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.

MEETING DATES

5:30-6:30 PM

CONFERENCE ROOM 211

SEPTEMBER 14

OCTOBER 5

NOVEMBER 2

DECEMBER 7

JANUARY 4

FEBRUARY 1

MARCH 1

APRIL 5

MAY 3

FIRST SEMESTER with Parents/Guardians:

October 27th: 4:30pm to 7:30pm

October 29th :11:30am to 7:30pm (NO SCHOOL)

SECOND SEMESTER with Parents/Guardians

February 16th: 4:30pm to 7:30pm

February 18th :11:30am to 7:30pm (NO SCHOOL)

School Safety Information for Families

D.C. Everest administrators and staff have been proactively working with law enforcement, first responders and our Superintendent’s Office in Wisconsin to update our Comprehensive School Safety Plans and put into place effective drills that will help prepare us for incidents, emergencies or disasters that may occur at school or within the community. Below is important safety information we encourage you to review prior to the start of the school year.

Talk to Your Student About Safety

It is crucial for parents/guardians to be aware of the safety protocols at their child’s school. Engaging in conversations with your child(ren) about safety drills taking place at school is vital to helping them prepare for emergencies that may take place at school or elsewhere. By helping your student understand the district safety protocols (found below), you can help reduce fear and build a student’s trust in the systems we have in place. Open dialogues between parents, teachers, support staff and students strengthen our processes and emergency response plans. Below are the district safety protocols to review with your student.

Be Alert

“If you see something, say something!” This proactive approach is encouraged among students, parents and staff to ensure safety concerns are reported immediately to school administrators or appropriate first responders, especially if there is a potential for imminent danger.

Drills

DCE schools comply with Wisconsin safety drill mandates. Some of the safety drills we conduct are, per the mandates, unannounced. These drills provide the DCE safety team with the opportunity to assess the effectiveness of our responses. We conduct the first of our fire and lockdown drills within the first two weeks of school to ensure our students are informed and prepared for potential emergencies.

For the past several years, D.C. Everest has followed an established protocol in the event an unauthorized person enters the school building. If that occurs, a building-wide alert is announced, and students and staff are instructed to lock their classroom doors, turn off the lights, and hide while remaining quiet.

Research indicates, however, that to increase their chances of survival, students and staff should be provided with additional options when confronted with an intruder. Therefore, DCE has enhanced the traditional lockdown protocols with a new Run, Hide, Take Action Training and Instruction that will be implemented across the District. These procedures are endorsed by safety experts across the country, including the Department of Homeland Security.

Run, Hide, Take Action

In an active shooter situation, the protocol of Run, Hide, Fight is adopted:

Run

• Have an escape route and plan in mind

• Leave your belongings behind

• Run regardless of whether others agree to follow

• Help others escape, if possible

• Prevent others from entering an area where the active shooter may be

• Call 911 when you are safe

Hide

• Hide in an area out of the shooter’s view

• Lock the door or block the entry to your hiding place with tables, chairs or any other sizable item

• Silence your cell phone so you are not detected by the shooter

Take Action

• Fight as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger

• Attempt to incapacitate the shooter

• Commit to your actions — your life depends on it

Emergency Procedures

• Fire: Evacuate and do not return until it is deemed safe.

• Lockdown: Take action based on the nature of the threat, which may include locking doors and covering windows.

• Shelter in Place: Used during external threats, students are secured inside buildings.

• Reunification Off Site: In rare instances, where more distance is needed to ensure student safety, students may be relocated to another site for reunification with parents/guardians. Parents will be advised of reunification sites through our School Messenger all-call system, websites and social media channels.

For your safety and the safety of students, staff and first responders, please:

• DO NOT REPORT TO THE SCHOOL — procedures are in place to safely and efficiently reunite students with parents/guardians.

• Ensure you have persons authorized to pick up your student(s) LISTED ON YOUR STUDENT’S EMERGENCY CARD in Infinite Campus (you can find more information linked HERE). No student will be released to any other adult, if not listed on the current emergency card.

• Have your photo ID with you at the reunification site; it will be required at the time of pickup​.

Communication During an Emergency

During an emergency at a D.C. Everest school, communication is distributed through the School Messenger all-call system, the district websites and our social media channels. To ensure you receive timely alerts, please update your emergency contact information. Please visit the DCE Safety and Security webpage to update your contact information in Infinite Campus.

Parents are advised to:

• Remain at home/work and monitor our communication channels (website, social media, email, texts) for updated information.

• Avoid sending repeated texts or phone calls to students’ personal cell phones; doing so may alert intruders to your child’s location and may tie up the cellular systems, potentially delaying a safe and effective response

• Refrain from proceeding to the site of the emergency — doing so may block roads and prevent First Responders from responding in a timely manner; only proceed to the site if advised to do so by the district or law enforcement

• Avoid posting unverified information to your social media channels — this can lead to mass confusion and misinformation

For any concerns or questions, please contact your building principal.

WE INVITE YOU TO BE A VOLUNTEER AT OUR SCHOOL!

Every day, D.C. Everest volunteers make a huge impact on the educational experience of our students. Volunteers are welcome and greatly appreciated. Whether you are interested in a one-time, one-hour project or an ongoing opportunity, we will find something that fits your schedule, talents and desires.

We continually strive to build a culture of civic engagement across our K-12 curriculum and strengthen connections district wide through meaningful engagement. With safety as a top priority, D.C. Everest has updated how it approaches the use of volunteers who may work with our students. All school sites across the D.C. Everest Area School District (DCE) and Greenheck Fieldhouse Recreational Programming will utilize an automated volunteer management program called Volunteer Tracker to manage volunteer opportunities. Volunteer Tracker allows us to manage our volunteer program across the district, track and recognize the volunteer contributions of community members, send reminders to our volunteers/staff, and conduct criminal background screenings. A snapshot of the different levels of volunteer opportunities and an overview of the application and background check procedures associated with each is provided below. If you have questions about volunteer opportunities at a specific school, please contact the Rothschild Elementary School Office.

NEW LINK - https://appgarden6.volunteertracker.bchex.io/voltrackWI4970.nsf/Home.xsp

For in-depth information related to district volunteer opportunities and/or protocols, please visit the DCE Volunteer page

School and school district-approved e-flyers will keep you informed about upcoming school activities, programs, and events.

As part of our efforts to be more environmentally friendly and to embrace innovative technology, we have moved to digital flyer delivery. With our Peachjar e-flyer program, the e-flyers are posted on school websites for easy access and sent directly to parents’/guardians' email inboxes with the capability for them to:

• Add the event to their calendar
• View event map
• Download as a PDF
• Share on Facebook
• Share on Twitter

https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/all/schools/29950/

Are you a Facebook user???

Follow our Facebook Page at “D.C. Everest Rothschild Elementary”

to find out what is going on at our school!

#RothschildROCKs

D.C. Everest Elementary Schools will send the following information to non-custodial parents routinely: state test scores, progress reports, parent/teacher conference schedules, and excessive absence notifications. Copies of other information students receive at school are given to students in the classroom. Non-custodial parents can receive this information by making arrangements with the homeroom teacher. It is the responsibility of the parents to make this contact. This information can also be mailed to the non-custodial parent if self-addressed, stamped envelopes are provided to the school. Envelopes provided will be given to the homeroom teacher to be used to mail informational items as. they become available.

View our Nutrislice Menu for all school meal choices.

Nutrislice Interactive Menu

Remember to make deposits for your child(rens) accounts. Have them bring in cash or check in a deposit envelope with their name, ID number, and deposit amount and turn it into the office at their school. Otherwise, go to www.MySchoolBucks.com to complete a direct deposit.

At this time, we kindly ask that parents not join their child for lunch during the school day. We work hard to create a comfortable, consistent routine for all students, and lunchtime is an important part of building independence and peer connections. We appreciate your understanding and support as we prioritize a smooth and supportive environment for all learners!

· Per school policy, “Food items brought in for treats need to be commercially prepared with an intact ingredient label listing allergy information and must not contain nut products” (this includes peanuts and tree nuts).

· “In addition, nut-containing products will not be served in the school meal program in grades K-5. Students in grades K-12 may pack a cold lunch containing nut products. Those meals should be eaten in the cafeteria only.”

Students are highly encouraged to bring a healthy snack from home each day. There is very limited amount of snacks available at school for students that forget.

The D.C. Everest Area School District contracts with Lamers Bus Lines to provide busing for home-to-school and co-curricular transportation. Please contact them directly for assistance at 715-298-6110 or 40groupsb@golamers.com.

Universal Screening Tools:

• The universal screening tool aimswebPlus includes assessments (grades K-5) for math and

reading to help determine where students might have gaps in knowledge and skills and need

assistance. The assessments are administered in fall, winter, and spring. In the area of

literacy for grades K-3, aimswebPlus is the universal screening tool required in Wisconsin as a comprehensive assessment of young children's knowledge of literacy foundational skills

that are predictive of future reading success.

• aimswebPlus universal reading screening data will also be used to determine which students

would benefit from continuing in the screening process through use of informal, diagnostic,

individually administered assessment tools in the areas of phonemic awareness, decoding,

fluency, and spelling. This will help us identify students who display risk factors associated

with dyslexia/related difficulties. The results from these assessments are not intended or

designed to diagnose dyslexia; their purpose is to identify children who are experiencing

reading difficulties that may require extra support and ensure that support is targeted to

each student’s areas of need.

• The 7 Mindsets survey (grades 1-5) measures student perceptions and attitudes in

categories representing the seven mindsets (Everything is Possible, Passion First, We Are

Connected, 100% Accountable, Attitude of Gratitude, Live to Give, and The Time is Now). The

results show areas for growth and development in mindsets at the individual student,

school, and district levels. Each mindset is assigned three questions that determine the

strength and level of student self-awareness. The results will help guide instruction for

mindset lessons and language. This survey is administered two to three times per year.

Wisconsin State Assessment System:

• In spring, the Wisconsin Forward Exam will be administered to all students in grades 3-5. The

Wisconsin Forward Exam is designed to gauge how well students are doing in relation to the

Wisconsin Academic Standards. These standards outline what students should know and be

able to do in order to be college and career ready.

• Students in grades 3-5 will take the English language arts (ELA) and math portions of the

exam.

• Students in grade 4 will also be tested in science and social studies.

Thank you for supporting the D.C. Everest School District’s efforts to build a system of student

supports linked directly to data. This initiative will ensure each of our students has the opportunity

to receive the assistance they need to achieve academic and social-emotional success. Please do not

hesitate to contact your building principal if you would like to discuss any of the assessment

processes or the options of opting your child out of a specific assessment/survey.

ATTENDANCE

When a child is absent, a parent/guardian should call school 715-359-3186, press 1 for attendance voicemail, by 9:00 a.m. to inform the office that the child will not be in attendance. If a family does not call to inform school about a student’s absence, the school will make a reasonable attempt to reach a parent/guardian at home or work. If the office is not able to contact a parent to get an explanation for an unreported absence, the absent child will be recorded as “unexcused”. Police/SRO Zwicky may be called if we are concerned with the safety of the child. After a student has been absent, he or she should bring to school a written excuse signed by a parent/guardian. For doctor or dentist appointments, please bring a slip from their office to have the appointment considered as a medical excuse. Absences beyond five per semester may need a doctor’s excuse. The only excused absences are those due to illness of the student, death in the family, a doctor or dentist appointment that cannot be scheduled after school hours, or whenever the principal considers that exemption from attendance is in the best interest of the student.

STUDENTS WHO ARE TARDY

Children who arrive at school after the attendance bell (8:45AM) will be considered tardy. When such cases occur, parents/guardians should check their child into the office and state the reason for the tardiness. The attendance secretary will make the necessary changes in the school attendance report.

STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY

At times, it may be necessary for you to schedule an appointment or an emergency occurs which requires an early release of your child(ren). Please send a note to school informing the teacher of the early release. Parents/Guardians picking up students during the school day must always check in at the school office and sign him/her out. The teacher will then be contacted to dismiss the student. Parents/Guardians may not remove students from a classroom, lunchroom, playground or location other than the office. Students will not be permitted to wait for parents/guardians in the parking lot or at a curbside location. This procedure will be followed for your child's protection.

CHANGES FOR STUDENT PICK-UP DURING THE DAY

If a parent/guardian needs to change the plan for pick-up/bus drop-off at the end of a day, the parent/guardian must call the office and notify the secretary by 3:00 PM. The secretary will relay the message to the teacher and the student. Do not email the child’s teacher or leave messages on their phone, as the teacher may not get the message before the end of the day.

The purpose of the medication procedure is to keep your student safe and provide him/her with the medication ordered. District staff will not give any medication - prescription and /or Over the Counter (OTC) - to any student unless the following criteria is met:

School Medication Consent Forms

• Forms are available in the main office/health room or on-line. A new medication form must be completed each school year or when the dose of the medication is changed and/or discontinued.

Over the Counter (OTC) Medications

• Parent/Guardian signature is required for the OTC medications.

• A physician's signature is required if the dose needed of the OTC medication is more that the recommendations listed on the label, or if the medication if not FDA approved.

• Parent/Guardian and physician signatures are required for all prescription medications.

• Prescription Medications must be in the original labeled pharmacy bottle, The label must clearly state:
• Students full name
• Name of medication
• Time to give medication and dosage needed
• Physician's name
• Date medication was dispensed
• OTC Medications must be in the original container or single dose unit package. Write your student's name on the container.
• Staff cannot give any medications brought to school in a plastic bag or envelope.

• Medications are stored in the original labeled pharmacy container and in a locked cabinet.
• During the school year, parent/guardian is called to pick up all unused, discontinued, or outdated medications.
• At the end of the school year, parent/guardian must pick up all medication.
• Any unclaimed medication will be disposed of at the end of the school year.

• Emergency Medications - Students are allowed to self-carry inhalers with physician's authorization. Emergency medications must be labeled as outlined above. Parent/Guardian must complete the appropriate form even if your student self-carries the medication. All students who receive an emergency medication will be taken by ambulance to the nearest emergency room. Parent/Guardian will be notified.

• Bring your student's medication to the health office.
• Send only limited quantities of medication to school.
• No medication will be given to your student without your written consent.

If your child receives immunizations at their next well child visit, please give an updated copy of the immunization record to our health assistant, Korrin Traska so she can update our records.

Parent do have the option to decline any and/ or all immunizations based on personal, religious, and / or health reasons. If you choose not to immunize your child, check the appropriate waiver and sign the immunizations waiver forms . The forms are available on our district web site or in the health office.

When your child has a medical appointment (doctor, dentist counseling, therapies, etc), please remember to bring back a note from that doctor. This allows us to mark your child's as medically excused.

EVEREST ADVENTURE CARE 2025-2026

Registration is now open for before and after school care at Rothschild Elementary. Spots are limited and do fill quickly. Please see their website for more information.

For questions on availability, please contact Amanda Rose, Assistant School Age/Camp Coordinator (715)359-6563 ext 5 or arose@dce.k12.wi.us

For purposes of understanding: A “visitor” means an unpaid person who attends a district sponsored event or activity. As part of D.C. Everest Board Policy 8410 school safety plan, all doors to the school are locked during the school day. Visitors will need to press a call button located near the center of the front doors to enter the building. All visitors are required to register in the school office.

• “Visitor” is typically a parent/guardian/family support person attending a school event, sporting event, theater production, class choir, or school family event OR is a parent/guardian dropping off/picking up their child from school.

• Visitors attending school events shall report their presence and sign in at the school office if the visit occurs during the instructional day; but may not be required to sign in if the event or activity is after the instructional day.

• Visitors dropping off/picking up their child from school outside normal drop/pickup times will press the call button located near the center of the front doors to enter the building and drop off/pick up their child in the office lobby area.

The D.C. Everest School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability (“Protected Classes”) in any of its student programs and activities. The following staff are designated to receive inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Sarah Trimner, Director of Talent and Culture 6100 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476, (715) 359-4221, ext. 1225, strimner@dce.k12.wi.us or Kelley Strike, Assistant Superintendent of Operations, 6100 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476, (715) 359-4221, ext. 1243, kstrike@dce.k12.wi.us.

Mr. Ted Aleckson, ext. 5422 - Principal

Laurie Cook, Ext. 5421 - Secretary

Korrin Traska, Ext. 5423 - Health Assistant

Josh Nielsen, Ext 5419 - Student Support Teacher

Emily Gilmore, Ext. 5431 - School Counselor

Heather Schlagenhaft, Ext. 5417 - School Social Worker

Hallie Beal, Ext. 5418 - School Psychologist

Jeff Zwicky, Ext. 5468 - School Resource Officer

Thov hu rau Louise Yang ntawm 715-359-3186 yog koj xav tau tus txhais cov lus no rau koj. Please contact Louise Yang at 715-359-3186 ext. 5475 if you need assistance in translating this message.

Email: lcook@dce.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.dce.k12.wi.us/Domain/15?fbclid=IwAR2nbYHS6tAY8CYovCdm9hXmgVOErISPBbjSKO0CeCcuFaXg2O6XnDK0g38
Location: 810 1st Street, Rothschild, WI, USA
Phone: 7153593186
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063545771253