School District of Winter

This is an important notice from District Administrator, Dr. Andrew Grimm and 4K-12 Principal, Mrs. Shana Lindquist. Please click on the link for details. https://5il.co/28xp6

Important Notice To Parents/Guardians: The Food Service Department has made some changes to their systems. Please click on the link below for further details. https://5il.co/28r3t

Notice to WSD Residents: We will be having our annual Veteran's Day Program on November 10 at 10:00 a.m. in the James Langham Memorial Gymnasium.

November 6, 2023 Dear elementary caregivers, Once the weather gets colder, it is important to remember our playground rules. If the weather is below 50 degrees, students must wear long sleeves or jackets for outdoor recess. Below 45 degrees, students must start to bring winter coats. Hats are also an excellent idea to keep little bodies warm. Once snow arrives, students must have snow boots and snow pants to leave the blacktopped area of the playground. Students may leave their snow boots and snow pants in their lockers or cubbies. It is also a good idea to send an extra pair of gloves or mittens. They get wet or lost often. If the temperature dips below 1 degree, outside recess is canceled. Students will still have recess, but it will be in the gym. Students can not play in the gym in their snow boots, so it is important to have an extra pair of shoes for school besides the snow boots. If you know anyone needing help getting mittens, gloves, hats, or any other winter gear, we have many donated items at school. Thank you! Shana Lindquist 4K-12 Principal

Parent Warrior Weekly Update by Shana Lindquist, 4K-12 Principal: It’s that time of year again when the snow starts falling. Winter changes some of the recess requirements. Students need to wear snow boots and snow pants to be able to leave the blacktop on the playground. It is also a good idea to send at least two pairs of mittens or gloves. If the temperature is below zero, students will stay inside for recess, using one of the gyms, depending on which is available. Also, the first session of the afterschool program will wrap up next week. Once the afterschool program is done, there will be no afterschool bus. Afterschool’s second session will start on December 3. I will send forms home for the next session the week before Fall break. Upcoming Events: November 2 and 3- Hunter’s Safety (3:30-5:30) End of Daylight Savings- November 5 @ 2 am November 8, 9, and 10 Hunter’s Safety (3:30-5:30) November 10- STAR Swimming: bus returns to school at about 7:45 End of Trimester: November 17 Fall Break: November 20-24

Happy Halloween! The Halloween parade will start at 1:00 p.m. today followed by the carnival. There will be no STAR Afterschool programming tonight and no school November 1 due to teacher planning day. Be safe and dress warm tonight!!

REMINDER: No School for students on November 1, 2023 due to Teacher Planning Day

NOTICE: The Afterschool STAR Program activities will be cancelled October 31, 2023.

WSD is celebrating Red Ribbon Week Oct 23-27 Below is the list of dress up days for 4K-12 students to participate and be eligible to win a movie bucket prize. Monday 10/23 - BE KIND TO YOUR MIND ~Wear your pajamas~ Tuesday 10/24 - DON’T GET MIXED UP IN DRUGS ~Wear mismatched clothes~ Wednesday 10/25 - PUT A CAP ON DRUGS ~Wear a hat~ Thursday 10/26 - PUT A SOCK ON DRUGS ~Wear funny or mismatched socks~ Friday 10/27 - BE ON A DRUG FREE TEAM ~Wear your favorite team or Warrior gear~ **Dress up everyday for your chance to win a movie basket**

There is still time to get your tickets for the upcoming concert starring Chris Kroeze at Winter School HS gym this Friday, October 20th at 6:30 pm. Cost is $25 for bleacher seating or $40 for floor seating(on chairs of course) Don't miss this opportunity to see Chris Kroeze in concert. Contact the Winter School district office for more information about tickets. call 715-266-3301.

The Lady Warriors volleyball team drew the 7 seed in their regional meeting and will host the 10 seed (Siren) on Tuesday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. Let's fill those stands! See you there!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This Thursday's (October 12) football game has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Homecoming activities will take place as usual. The parade will start at 3:00. The bonfire will be after school Thursday and before the intra-squad scrimmage that starts at 5:00. There will still be a team dinner at Patti's on Wednesday for football players, NO PRACTICE FRIDAY.

Sawyer County Public Health will be at Winter School on Thursday, October 12th to administer flu shots (injectable or nasal mist) to students at no charge. Please send back the consent form that recently was sent home to the district office by October 2 to have your child registered for that day. Contact the Sawyer County Public Health office with any questions or concerns at 715-634-4806 ext. 2300 or 1-800-569-4162.

NOTICE: Parent Teacher Conferences is scheduled for tomorrow, Oct. 4. It is an early release day and students will be released at 12:45. Conferences run from 1:00 pm -7:00 pm. Elementary parents should have received a conference time for their students. MS teachers will be in the MS gym and HS teachers will be in the HS gym. Elementary teachers will be in their rooms. Any questions, please call the District Office at 715-266-3301.

REMINDER: Wednesday, Oct 4th is Parent Teacher Conferences. It is an early release day and students will be released at 12:45. Conferences run from 1:00 pm -7:00 pm. Elementary parents should have received a conference time for their students. MS teachers will be in the MS gym and HS teachers will be in the HS gym. Elementary teachers will be in their rooms.

NOTICE: Cub Scouts-Pack 55 begins September 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the WSD cafeteria

Reminder: STAR Afterschool Program starts on Monday, September 25th. You still have time to sign your child(ren) up. Extra forms are available in the District office.

Getting Teenagers to Cooperate - Positive parenting help for Parents of Teens. October 5. See flyer for further information.

Northwest Connection Family Resources presents...Parents Interacting with Infants (PIWI). A guided playgroup of caregivers and infants (between 6 - 12 months old) every Tuesday Oct. 5-Nov. 7. See flyer for further information.

Triple P Discussion Group (Positive Parenting Program) - Toilet training zoom meeting. September 26. 6:00-7:30. See flyer for further information.