In a thrilling display of linguistic prowess, the Ada-Borup-West Elementary Spelling Bee captivated participants and onlookers alike, with Elias Koste emerging as the champion for his impeccable spelling skills. The event, held with enthusiasm and determination, showcased the talents of young wordsmiths from the school community.

The competition featured a formidable lineup of contestants, each vying for the coveted title of the spelling bee champion. Among the participants were Kendall Wagner, Hazel Rockstad, Arya Bitker, Mia Grubich, Gregory Benson, Elise Flippo, Elias Koste, and Audree Dropps. These bright students demonstrated their command over language and their ability to tackle challenging words with confidence.

The tension in the room reached its peak as the rounds progressed, and the spellers faced increasingly difficult words. The audience watched in anticipation as each participant spelled their assigned words, showcasing their knowledge and linguistic skills. The atmosphere was charged with excitement and support for these young scholars.

Elias Koste, with nerves of steel and an impressive grasp of spelling, clinched the championship by correctly spelling the word "dispel." His victory was met with cheers and applause, marking a moment of triumph for both Elias and the entire Ada-Borup-West Elementary community. Koste's dedication to mastering the intricacies of language was evident throughout the competition, earning him the well-deserved title of spelling bee champion.

The other contestants, including Kendall Wagner, Hazel Rockstad, Arya Bitker, Mia Grubich, Gregory Benson, Elise Flippo, and Audree Dropps, also exhibited commendable efforts and sportsmanship. The spelling bee not only celebrated individual achievement but also fostered a sense of camaraderie among the participants, creating lasting memories for everyone involved.

As the Ada-Borup-West Elementary Spelling Bee concluded, it left a lasting impression on the students, teachers, and families who attended. The event served as a testament to the importance of language skills, academic dedication, and the supportive community within the school. Congratulations to Elias Koste and all the participants for their outstanding performances in this year's spelling bee, showcasing the bright future of these budding wordsmiths.

Outside noon recess is scheduled every day. In the winter, children should be properly

dressed with warm boots, mittens, and coats to participate in the play period midday. In general, we will have recess outside unless the temperature is below zero or -10 F wind chill.

• PLC Meetings
• Cougar Pack

• Cougar Pack
  
• TAT Meeting

• Report Cards Sent Home
• Cougar Pack
  

• Cougar Pack

• No Cougar Pack

Here at Ada Borup West, we want to be the best learner we can–using our calming-down steps help us be better learners! There are many opportunities to practice your calming-down skills at school. You may have a strong feeling when you have to wait, or when you make a mistake, or when you have trouble finishing a difficult task. These are perfect moments to practice using your stop signal, naming your feelings, and calming down. When staff and students at our school calm down our emotions, it helps us all learn.

Pre-k/Kindergarten: On what day do we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.?

1st/2nd: Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his “I Have a Dream” speech?

3rd/4th/5th: At what age did Martin Luther King Jr. enter college?

November 29, 2023

Health Reminders

Hello ABW parents/guardians:

Unfortunately, it is that time of year that children and families are more prone to illness. We

have our homes sealed up to keep cold out- but that keeps germs in. In addition, kids are no longer 6ft apart, wearing masks, and having to isolate when ill with symptoms. We have gone back to pre-Covid when dealing with illnesses. So I want to review what the expectations are for students, staff, and families related to illness, school absences, and returning to school.

Automatic exclusion from school happens when a child/staff member has a fever greater than 100.4, throwing up, or diarrhea. There are some exceptions that are on a case by case assessment, but in general- if your child has diarrhea or has thrown up at home, they must remain home for 24 hours after the last episode of diarrhea or throwing up. Fever must be gone for 24 hours without Tylenol or Ibuprofen to keep it down.

A couple of newer guidelines that are different involve pink eye, COVID, and strep. Currently,

pink eye no longer requires exclusion unless the child has eye pain or significant drainage, (s)he will just be encouraged to do frequent handwashing. There is no longer a requirement for antibiotic treatment unless a provider feels that the pink eye is bacterial and not viral. COVID positive students/staff may be in school as long as they feel good enough to learn or teach, and have been fever free for 24 hours without Tylenol or Ibuprofen, and symptoms are improving. Strep throat requires 12 hours of antibiotics and fever free for 24 hours- again without Tylenol or Ibuprofen.

If you are unsure about what you should do, please do not hesitate to call me at 218-280-3125

or email me at tracyj@ada.k12.mn.us and I will respond quickly. Leave a voicemail if I don’t answer, I

will return your call promptly.

There are ways to try to keep yourself and your family healthy: getting excellent sleep- right

amount as well as good quality sleep, eating healthy, exercise, and staying hydrated (drinking a lot of

water.) These interventions keep your immune system strong enough to battle viruses going around.

Thanks and stay healthy!

Nurse Tracy

As the days get cooler, please remember to have your child/children bring warmer clothing to school each day. We try to have recess outside every day!

Studies show that a strong connection between home and school benefits children tremendously. Students whose parents stay actively involved in their education do better in school and demonstrate a higher attendance rate, better social skills, and an increased graduation rate.

I would like to keep working to make our home and school connection better. To do this, I'm going to be putting choice boards in the school bulletin at the beginning of every month for kids to complete if they would like. The monthly choice board is attached to this letter. For the rest of the months, please print one off from the school bulletin and help your child figure out which activities they would like to complete for the month. If you don't have the ability to print one off, please send me a message and I will send one home with your child/children. These are simple and fun activities that they can complete with you. I want this to be fun and interactive. If your child completes their required amount of tasks, have them bring their paper back to me for a prize. Prizes include cool pens, slap bracelets, small stuffed animals, cars, water bottle stickers, fidgets, desk pets, stress balls, and Gatorade.

Grades K-2 complete at least 5 activities throughout the month
Grades 3-5 complete at least 7 activities throughout the month
*Parents/Guardians: Please initial the squares that your child completes. You
don’t need to send any of the activities back with them.

Thank you for staying involved in your child's education. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Email: alaynaw@ada.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-784-5353
Remind: @hdg627 (Mrs. Wagner Title 1 Coordinator)

Alayna Wagner

Title 1 Coordinator

1- Connor Hegreberg

1- Brantley Strand

1- Mrs. Tammie Ruebke

4- Lane Ament

7- Levi Chilton

7- Lana Saad

10- Jace Aakre

12- Kira Rehborg

12- Grace Vaughn

13- Kayden Weltikol

15- Mrs. Brittany Stoltman

16- Terrance Gammon

17- Brittyn Hendricks

18- Kendall Bare

19- August Figiel

19- Aaliyah Hukriede

19- Sonny Balzum

20- Keaton Wilhelm

21- Alexander Visser

22- Jovanko Castillo

22- Gaige Sims

23- Andrew Best

23- Jax Howatt

23- Carson Prothero

23- Abigail Thorson

23- Kristopher Klevgaard

24- Aaden Alvarez

25- Graysen Borgen

26- Colton Thorson

27- Ms. Char Kappes

28- Elana Cantrell

28- Griffin Nelson

28- Parker Nelson

28- Mrs. Cheryl Roquet

29- Mrs. Patty Olson

30- Taylor Vilmo

30- Mrs. Jess Ness

31- Colt Kaste

Remind App:

The District has chosen to add Remind as a formal method of communication. In the elementary, we will be using this communication platform in all grade levels and classrooms. The nice thing is that you will not need to join any classrooms like we had to do with the free version. Our system will work with the platform to retrieve any necessary information for efficient communication. Parents will receive notifications in the form of a text message.

School Messenger/Thrillshare:

Please make sure your contact information is updated in Synergy as this tool is used for communication including weather related announcements. The vast majority of communication is sent through email or text (other than weather related announcements). Be sure that your email address is current in the system. Contact Merilee in the elementary school office for assistance.

A weekly newsletter will be sent out on Mondays with all of the weekly Ada-Borup-West Elementary happenings via School Messenger/Thrillshare and will be sent to the email that is on file. If you are not receiving a weekly email from me, please let the office know. All information about upcoming programing and other items will be sent via email through the Thrillshare platform.

Synergy-ParentVUE Gradebook:

On the homepage of the school website is a link to access student grades for grades 1-5. The link can also be found using the button below. If you need help accessing Synergy-ParentVUE for the first time, please contact Merilee . Please take advantage of this and have regular conversations about school with your child(ren). We will be sending out links on how to use Synergy-ParentVUE as we get closer to school starting.

Daily Bulletin:

The daily bulletin will be posted on the school website. If parents would like the bulletin emailed directly to them, please email Merilee and she will add you to the list.

Transportation

For all transportation related questions, please contact Shawn Roux at 218-784-5311 or shawnr@ada.k12.mn.us

GPS Link:

Please bookmark the GPS Link for the upcoming year.

https://cloud.samsara.com/o/3733/fleet/viewer/N5ZIOxjL8NM7gXdB2etZ

Transportation Policy Change:

Parents with students in grades K-2 will be required to fill out a Transportation Plan.

**Please note that bus changes WILL NOT be allowed the day of and MUST be approved by the transportation department.

**Day of changes from bus to pick up MUST be communicated to Elementary Office (merileep@ada.k12.mn.us) and to the teacher’s Remind account. If a response is not received from district staff, a phone call must be made to 218-784-5303.

**If a change from bus to adult pick up occurs, the adult MUST come in and sign out the student in the office no later than 3:05PM. Students will not be brought out to the pick-up lane.

If you are planning on eating at the school, please make sure you sign up by 9:00AM each day.

Enrollment now open for

Ada-Borup-West

Three-Year-Old Program

MONDAYS DURING SCHOOL YEAR

9:00 AM- 11:00 AM

DEVELOPMENTALY APPROPRIATE PROGRAMING

CONTACT CHRISTINE CROMPTON @ christinec@ada.k12.mn.us

The Ada-Borup-West Booster Club partners with the ABW School to support needs in the classroom and in extra-curriculars. If you have not yet become a member, please consider joining this group. Use the following link to view the sign up or pick one up outside the commons. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rFEbHKiceCYjtUmCn1xRV_SRsgH9-GWV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105483597367163603345&rtpof=true&sd=true

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2nd- First Day Back

4th- Staff Development Meeting @ 7:45 AM

9th- Board Meeting

11th- Certified Staff Meeting

12th- ABW Staff Party

15th- No School- Teacher Workshop Day

19th- Spelling Bee

19th- End of Semester

23rd- TAT Meeting

23rd- HS Band Concert

30th- BIT Meeting

2nd- 2nd Quarter Awards

8th- 2nd and 3rd Grade Concert - Dress Rehearsal @ 12:45 PM Concert @ 7:00 PM

13th- School Board Meeting

15th- Certified Staff Meeting

19th- No School - President's Day

22nd- Parent/Teacher Conferences

23rd- I Love to Read/Dr. Seuss Movie

26th- Parent/Teacher Conferences

7th- Staff Development

14th- Certified Staff Meeting

18th- Continuing Education Meeting @ 3:30

22nd- End of Quarter 3

22md- Early Dismissal

25th- Ricky White Presentations

29th- No School Easter

1st- No School Easter

4th- Staff Development

11th- Certified Staff Meeting

12th- 5th Grade Math Masters

18th- 4th Grade Math Masters

19th- Quarter 4 Midterm

Email: breet@ada.k12.mn.us
Website: https://www.ada.k12.mn.us/
Location: 604 West Thorpe Avenue, Ada, MN, USA
Phone: 218-784-5000
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