From the principal’s
desk…
Hello Sand Lake
Families! The 2023-2024 school year is underway and we are already a month into
the school year. The days have been busy as we are building classroom
communities, taking assessments and learning how to be Sand Lake Proud.
Below are a few
reminders for the coming weeks:
- Visitors
- Visitors are still
welcome to join us for lunch without an approved Volunteer Registration Form on file, but will not be allowed to go
outside for recess or enter into other parts of the building other than the
cafeteria.
- Parking
- Please make sure you
are following the rules of the road when picking up your child at the end of
the day. We have observed cars parked illegally or utilizing the designated
handicap spot. Also, we do not allow students to cross the road into the
parking lot without an adult. Thank you in advance for helping us make sure all
our students are safe!
- YMCA
Surround Care – If you
are a family who utilizes “YMCA Surround Care” this is a reminder that they
will not be providing service during our Early Release on October 11.
- Early
Release – We have an
Early Release on October 11, 2023. Students will be released at 1:40 pm, please
plan accordingly. Thank you.
- No
School on October 13, 2023
– This is a no school day.
- Parent-Teacher
Conferences – PT
Conferences will on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 and Thursday, October 26, 2023
from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Monday, October 30, 2023 is set aside for teachers
needing additional time. More information will be shared with families as we
get closer.
Thank you. We
look forward to your continued partnership this school year!
Matt Meyers
Kidz
Klozet
A
HUGE thank you to Jessica Stanton for helping organize our Kidz Klozet. She has
spent a number of hours helping keep everything neat and accessible.
We
have plenty of clothing items, including winter gear. You can always contact us
to stop in, but we will have the doors open during PT conferences (October 24
and 26 from 4:00-8:00pm).
Any
questions, please contact us at:
kobamy@holmen.k12.wi.us
yassar@holmen.k12.wi.us
School
Bus Safety Week
2023 National School
Bus Safety Week: October 16-20,
2023
The
School District of Holmen Transportation Services share in the pride of
providing a service that benefits the children of the communities that we
serve. Safety is a year-round priority for school transportation. At
this time of year, we are reviewing bus expectations
and safety with our students.
Drivers will be
conducting emergency evacuations of school buses. These drills are
practiced once in the fall and again in the spring to help keep students
familiar with the proper use of safety exits and how to respond safely
in an emergency. Drills take place on morning routes as children proceed
to school. Buses practice these safety procedures in
parking lots and other designated areas. Students are generally interested in
the drills and take the process seriously, but we encourage you to let us know
if you or your student have any questions.
While at
school, your students may also spend time learning about PBIS
and safety on the bus. A bus and driver will be
provided so students will be able to practice how to board safely, how to sit,
and how to socialize quietly and safely with their friends. This is a great
opportunity for your students to build their bus riding skills and
ask questions!
Families may
receive a phone call from a driver or EA if they have concerns about a
student's behavior. We understand many students may need additional
coaching or explanation than we are able to provide while en route, and we
appreciate your support to help us clarify expectations. By doing so, you and
your family are helping your students have a safe bus ride home.
Parents and
community members also play a very important role in bus safety, as
they comprise the driving public that shares the road with the yellow bus.
Please be cautious when you see a bus and be ready to “ALWAYS STOP
WHEN RED LIGHTS ARE FLASHING.”
Please
select transportation from one location to school and one location from school.
The morning and afternoon locations may be different. Most importantly, we
strive for the bus ride to be consistent each day so the students and
families know where the student will be before and after school. In
previous years, there has been more than one occasion where a young child has
been confused as to which bus to ride home or which house to get off
at. Frantic searches have taken place which included contacting the sheriff’s
department to find missing children. Obviously, this has resulted in excessive
worry by parents and transportation personnel, which we try to
avoid. Additionally, we will not allow students to ride buses other
than those to which they are assigned. This includes after school activities
(i.e. having friends over, Scouts, or birthday parties). The safest ride occurs
when the regular riders are the only ones on the bus. If you require
a changing schedule, we suggest picking your child up at school or daycare on
these days. That keeps your child safe, which is our number one
priority.
