AL BEHRMAN ELEMENTARY
August 26, 2026
Message from the Principal
September 11, 2027
Dear ABE Families,
We are off to a fantastic start to the school year! Both our students and staff have quickly found their stride and gotten back into the rhythm of daily learning.
Focusing on Student Growth Our staff has been busy gathering baseline data through beginning-of-year assessments to guide our instruction and meet each student's unique needs.
To provide targeted support, we are excited to implement WIN (What I Need) Time. This is a daily 20- to 30-minute block dedicated to academic practice, enrichment, or social-emotional learning. This focused time ensures every student gets the tailored support they need to thrive.
We have also been prioritizing building positive relationships and strong classroom communities that encourage collaboration. We look forward to partnering with you on your child’s academic, emotional, and social growth this year!
Safety Update & School Reminders
Fire Drill Success: We conducted our first fire drill today, and our students did a great job following directions—keeping their hands to themselves, staying quiet, and lining up quickly to go outside. We conduct a safety drill every month (fire, lockdown, hold, or tornado drills).
Arrival Time: Please remember that students should not arrive at school before 7:30 a.m., as supervision is not available prior to that time.
Class Start Times: 3rd, 4th and 5th grades start class at 7:55am, 4k, K, 1st and 2nd grades start class at 8:00am. Please help your child to be in their class on time by arriving at least 5 minutes prior to their start time.
Student safety is important to us and we ask that all students wear close toed shoes to prevent toe injuries during phy ed and recess.
Homecoming Week Details: Wednesday, September 23, will be a standard full day of school. We will have an early dismissal on Friday, September 25, at 1pm so families can attend the Homecoming parade.
Monthly Family Nights: Keep an eye out for details on our upcoming monthly family events! Our first event will take place on 9/29/26
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. It is going to be a great school year!
Warmly,
Mr. B
Principal, ABE Elementary
Upcoming Events
Counselor's Corner
From the Dean of Students
Dear Elementary Families,
To help keep our classrooms focused, safe, and distraction-free, all fidgets and toys from home must remain inside students' backpacks during the school day.
If a student takes a toy or fidget out of their backpack, it will be safely confiscated and held until the end of the day. For repeated instances, a parent or guardian may be required to pick up the item.
If your child requires a fidget tool as part of an accommodation or learning support, prior contact with your child’s teacher is required to set up a specific plan for school-approved use.
Thank you for your partnership in supporting a productive learning environment! Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Communication is an important part of your students' educational process. In order to streamline communication, please see this link for who to contact when you have questions regarding various topics (academic concerns, attendance, behavior, etc).
Michelle Blasing
Dean of Students
Al Behrman Elementary School
Baraboo School District
From the School Nurse
Yearbook Orders
Watch for our next issue to include information about ordering your child's copy of our 2026-2027 yearbook online.
September Lunch Menu
Contact Information
Al Behrman Elementary School
400 Mulberry Street
Baraboo, WI 53913
Phone 608-355-3910
Fax 608-355-3975
Mr. Blosenski, Principal
Mrs. Erickson, Administrative Assistant