The Lincoln Leader - Marshfield High School...The following resources are available at/through the Marshfield Clinic: Marshfield Clinic: 1000 N. Oak Ave. 715-389-4475 (800-782-8581)

The Lincoln Leader November 2017

Lincoln Elementary School Principal: Brooke Bargender 387-1296

Lincoln School is fortunate to have such great parents! Everyday parents play an

important role in the education of our students. Whether it be the dozens of parents

working together to insure another fun and safe Fun Run, the tasty treats, the

chaperones for the field trips, caramel apple day, the book fair, or the classroom

volunteers. All of your contributions are greatly appreciated.

Together all things are possible!

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences are a two-way communication opportunity. Here are

some tips for parents:

1. Focus on your child’s learning. Ask the teacher how is your child doing?

Strengths? Areas for improvement?

2. Share with the teacher what your child is good at. What you think they need

help with.

3. Ask how can I help my student at home?

After conferences, sit down with your child and review what was discussed. Have

your child set a goal or two. Develop a plan to achieve the goal[s].

We look forward to seeing all our parents during conferences on Thursday,

November 9th and Thursday, November 16th.

November Dates to Remember…

November 3 End of Quarter

November 3 Early Dismissal for Students-Noon Dismissal/lunch served

November 5 Daylight Savings Time Ends-Fall Back

November 6 Report Cards go home

November 9 Parent/Teacher Conf. 3:30-7:30

November 11 Veteran’s Day

November 16 Parent/Teacher Conf. 3:00-7:30

November 22-24 Thanksgiving Break-No School

School Cancellations? The School District of Marshfield will again be using WDLB AM 1450, WSAW

Channel 7 and WAOW Channel 9 to announce any school closings.

The AlertNow phone messaging system will again be used to notify families of any

cancellations.

Drop-off Lane Please do not park and leave your vehicle unattended in the drop-off lane.

You may come back to find a ticket on your vehicle! If you must come into the

building, please park in the parking lot.

Signing your child in/out of school If your child must leave the building during the school day, please sign him or her

out in the school office. We would also ask that you sign in your child upon their

return. It is our intent to ensure the safest possible environment for your child.

Lunch Application Reminder Please do not hesitate to apply for the Federally-funded Free and Reduced Lunch

Program if your think you may qualify.

Application and eligibility information is strictly confidential. For questions or

application forms please call the school office.

Winter Reminders

This is the time for the yearly reminder to students and parents that we will be

going outside for recess unless the temperature or the wind chill is below zero.

Therefore, it is imperative that children dress appropriately for the weather. Hats,

gloves, boots, snowsuits/pants, winter jackets! All children are expected to go outside

for recess. Parents check the forecast and check your student before they leave for

school to see they are properly dressed for the weather.

Our caring community at Lincoln

At Lincoln we believe in working together with parents and students to keep our school

respectful and kind. Research shows the best form of prevention is being a part of a caring

community. Please encourage your child to look for opportunities to be helpful and kind

each day. There is strength in kind words and actions and it helps guard against mean

behavior. We encourage students to speak up in a respectful way when they see or hear

something mean. Saying things like: “ That’s kind of mean.”, or “That’s not funny.” in a calm

helpful way really makes a difference. Students can also be helpful by changing the subject,

inviting someone to play, asking if they are ok, or giving extra compliments to someone who

seems down.

Working together to keep our school respectful

If you are ever concerned about any issues your son or daughter is bringing up, please ask

them for more information and don’t hesitate to contact us to help out. We understand that

reporting mean or bullying behavior can be very stressful and that students are afraid of

retaliation of some kind. The good news is we are ready and equipped to help your son or

daughter with this situation in a way that will support them and not add more stress. You can

start by asking your son or daughter a few questions to gain some insight on the situation.

Of course you realize no child is perfect and you are hearing one perspective. Start with, “Is

there anything you might be saying or doing that they don’t like?” Some situations can

sound like one-sided bullying, but are actually are a two-sided conflict where both students

are culpable for disrespectful behavior. Being the savvy parent that you are, you know how

your child typically responds to conflict. Ask them about what happened before and after the

situation. Is it possible they said or did something that really annoyed the other person? If

you find your son or daughter was disrespectful in some way, address their behavior and

your expectations for them. Talk about positive ways to cope and speak up for themselves

without being mean back. Of course Mrs. Roehl, School Counselor is happy to set up a time

to help them practice these skills and strategies.

Communication is the key:

If you’ve checked all this out and it sounds and looks pretty one-sided to you (someone is

being mean repeatedly and your son/daughter is staying respectful), open communication

with the school is helpful. Ask your son or daughter if they have spoken up or if anyone else

has spoken up on their behalf. If they aren’t stopping even though someone is speaking up,

we are here to help. Don’t hesitate to contact either one of us if you are concerned about

what your son or daughter is sharing with you. Mrs. Roehl has a locked box outside the

school counseling office across from the library. Students are encouraged to leave notes

and let us know if they need help or support. We are here to help teach students how to be

respectful if they are lacking those skills. The key is communication. If it’s a two sided

conflict, Mrs. Roehl works with students to work issues out respectfully. If it sounds like one-

sided mean behavior, it is turned over to Mrs. Bargender. Mrs. Roehl routinely schedules

follow up appointments if students are reporting mean behavior to help students feel

supported, respected and comfortable at school. Please do not hesitate to contact either

one of us if there is an issue that we may be able to help with. We want all students to feel

safe and respected at school and we strive to work together with you to help your child be

successful academically, and socially. Thank you for working together with us as a team to

keep our school respectful.

Brooke Bargender, Joann Roehl

Principal School Counselor

Lincoln Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School

(715) 387-1296 ext. 8101 (715) 387-1296 ext. 8307

[email protected] [email protected]

The following are community resources that may help your family

during tough economic times. If you have any questions, please call

Joann Roehl, Lincoln Elementary: 715-387-1296 ext. 8307

United Way – Call 211 for information on community resources.

Keep Kids Warm event scheduled for November 2. You must be preregistered for this

event! To register, please call 715-384-9029 and ask for Mary . Your family must

meet certain financial criteria.

Crisis intervention and referral

715-384-5555

24 hour – 7 days a week: Confidential telephone program offering information, referral

and emergency services. Clearing house for the provisions of emergency and financial

assistance to needy individuals in Wood County.

North Central Community Action Program

156 S. Central

PO Box 1072

715-387-2626

Located with United Way

Barb Larson, Client Service Worker

Mon 12:30 – 4:00, Tues – Fri 8:30 – 4:00

Screen referrals to Soup or Socks (SOS) – food clothing outerwear footwear

SOS hours Mon – Fri 12:30 – 3:30

Housing assistance services: Capistry Town Homes and Supportive Housing

Program (SHiP) – 1 apt for homeless person for 6-18mos with follow-up

assistance including employment and training programs.

Food , nutrition and budgeting assistance (Catholic Charities)

Loads of Love project – help for families to assist with cost of doing laundry

St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry and Outreach Center

149 N. Central Ave

715-387-0395

Deb Steltenpohl

Housing: FEMA $, Salvation Army and housing assistance, HUD, Clothing,

furniture and household items

Food Pantry and USDA commodity distribution.

Free fellowship meals every Monday and Wednesday at 5:00

Catholic Charities financial planning and counseling services regarding debt

management

Free Medical Clinic – 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of month – for those without any

type of insurance or with high deductable. – 5pm until all are seen.

Eyeglasses – With Shopko and Salvation Army – exam and glasses

Loads of Love project – help for families to assist with cost of doing laundry

CHRISTMAS CLOSET in December

Ruby’s Pantry (faith-base program)

Food distribution - $20 donation requested – bring 2 large boxes for food.

The 3rd Saturday each Month – 8am to 10:30am

715-387-3654

Good Will Industries

220 N Central Ave (Next to Menards)

715-387-1300

Retail occupations training

Clothing and household items at low cost

Wood County Public Health Department

WIC – Women, Infant, and Children Program

1600 N. Chestnut St. (former Norwood Health Center)

715-387-8646

Wednesdays 9-3, third Wednesday of the month 11:30-5:30

Nutrition education and supplemental food program for infants and children through age

4 and for pregnant and/or breast feeding women. Eligibility is based on income and

health risk factors.

Wood County Department of Human Services

630 S. Central #404

715-387-6374

www.access.wi.gov (Access is a quick on line way to see if you are eligible)

http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/badgercareplus/index.htm (info on BadgerCarePlus)

Economic support:

Medical Assistance – Healthy Start, BadgerCare, BadgerCare Plus

Food stamps

Family Planning Waiver – women 15-44 years old

Child Care Assistance

Care-taker supplemental $$ for childrent (1or 2 parents on SSI)

WI energy assistance

Weatherization products and furnace checks

Crisis assistance – Emergency services to help during heating season

Proactive services – to avoid future emergencies

The following resources are available at/through the Marshfield Clinic: Marshfield Clinic:

1000 N. Oak Ave.

715-389-4475 (800-782-8581)

Patient Assistance Center

Assist with insurance coverage – BadgerCare, MA, Family Health Center Plan for both

Medical care and Mental Health Services

Angel Program

Prescription Drug Assistance Program – income limits apply, check with your own

personal physician.

FROM THE DESK OF THE DISTRICT NURSES

The Importance of Childhood Immunizations in Disease Prevention

Disease prevention is the key to public health. It is always better to prevent a disease than to treat it. Vaccines prevent disease in the people who receive them and protect those who come into contact with unvaccinated individuals. Vaccines help prevent infectious diseases and save lives. Parents are constantly concerned about the health and safety of their children and take many steps to protect them. These steps range from child-proof door latches to child safety seats. In the same way, vaccines work to protect children from illnesses and death caused by infectious diseases. While the U.S. currently has a record low number of cases of vaccine-preventable diseases, the viruses and bacteria that cause them still exist. Even diseases that have been eliminated in this country, such as polio, are only a plane ride away. Vaccine-preventable diseases have a costly impact, resulting in doctor's visits, hospitalizations, and premature deaths. Sick children can miss school time and also cause parents to lose time from work. Before vaccines, many children died from diseases that vaccines now prevent. Those same germs exist today, but children are now protected by vaccines, so we do not see these diseases as often. Immunizing children also helps to protect the health of our community and schools. Immunizations slow down or stops disease outbreaks which are very important in a school setting.

SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

ENTRANCE TO GRADE K-12

4 – DTP, DTaP, DT, Td 1 – Tdap for grades 6-12 (or Td booster in past 5 years) 4 – IPV 2 – MMR 3 – Hepatitis B

2 – Varicella (or history of Chickenpox disease)

All vaccines given in the U.S. have been studied very carefully and are safe. They may cause mild side effects, like soreness or redness in the part of the arm where the shot was given. It is a good idea to ask your child’s medical provider at every visit if there are any vaccines that he/she needs. For more information visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index. You can also contact Wood County Health Department at 715-387-8646 or 715-421-8911 to see if your child qualifies for free or low cost vaccines.

Flu Season Is Around the Corner

Protect yourself and your family this season with an annual flu vaccine for everyone in

your family who is 6 months of age and older. While the timing of flu season is

unpredictable, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and last as late as May.

CDC recommends that people get vaccinated by the end of October, if possible.

Take everyday actions to stop the spread of germs. Try to avoid close contact with sick

people, and if you become sick, limit your contact with others. Stay home for at least 24

hours after your fever is gone. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you

cough or sneeze, and wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are

not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

Get your flu vaccine today! It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to

develop in the body that protect against influenza virus infection.

If you do get the flu, contact your medical provider. Prescription medicine called

antiviral drugs can be used to treat flu. Antiviral drugs can make illness milder and

shorten the time you are sick. They may also prevent serious flu complications.

You have the power to protect your family against flu this season. Get yourself and your

family a flu vaccine.

Congratulations Hannah Knapp!!

She won Fire Fighter for the Day with the

Marshfield Fire Department.