The Southern Bluffs

May / June 2019

This year our theme was “Get into the Game.” Every morning I ended our announcements remind-

ing students that wherever they found themselves at Southern Bluffs, they were encouraged to get

into the game academically, socially, emotionally, behaviorally and physically. I never used those

“adult” words but instead would try to highlight the ways in which the opportunities to do so were

presented. Now as we quickly approach the end of another school year, I pause for a moment to

see if we had lived up to the expectation of our theme.

Academically: we got into the game through math and reading nights, geography bees, vocabulary

showdowns, archaeological digs, Battle of the Books, math workshops, excursions to the fish

hatchery, a visit to the state capitol, tours around our community, and showing our very best

learning.

Socially: we held all-school morning meetings and had “family time” each month, picnicked on the

playground with our PTO, played games and had hot cocoa with some Cool CATS, made orna-

ments and shopped at the annual Holiday Fair, dined with veterans, connected with buddy classes

and rocked each spirit day.

Emotionally: we were led by student leaders to collect items for those in need, learned to make

healthy life decisions through DARE and GREAT, started talking about the Zones we were in and

tools we can use to help us, and we hugged, laughed, cried, cared for and celebrated all things big

and small!

Behaviorally: we steadily earned Bobcat Bucks for showing respectful, responsible and safe behav-

iors. We took a moment to recognize multiple milestones with BINGO, popcorn, dance parties, pa-

jamas, stuffed animals and an upcoming performance of Baby Shark to be performed by yours tru-

ly.

Physically: we jumped rope for healthy hearts, walked a marathon in May, met up in the neighbor-

hood in order to walk to school together, increased our stamina with the PACER test, danced the

night away on Valentine’s Day and are currently anticipating a PE Fun Day.

When establishing a theme, we run the risk of it just being a cliché unless we make an effort to

live it with intention and purpose. Upon reflection, I would say that not only did we “Get into the

Game”...we won it!

With kids in mind,

Wednesday, June 5th -

Dismissal at 1:28 pm

This month ~ Lots of field trips

(see next page for more details)

5/15 ~ District Vocabulary Showdown

5/16 ~ Media/Tech Club 3:20-5:20

PTO Meeting 6:30

5/17 ~ Jump Rope Club Wizards 3:20-5:00

5/20 ~ PTO Meeting 6:30

5/21 ~ Art Club Last Session 3:20-5:20

5/22 ~ Family Community Night 5:30-7

5/23 ~ Media/Tech Club Last Session 3:20-5:20

6th Grade Orientation-Longfellow 6:30

5/24 ~ All library books due back

Pre-K Potluck 11:15

Jump Rope Club All Grades 3:20-5:00

5/27 ~ NO SCHOOL

6/5 ~ Last day of school/1:28 Dismissal

May 14—4th Grade to State Capitol

(7:45-6:30)

May 17th—2nd Grade to La Crosse Queen, The

Pearl, Wilson School House (all day)

May 20—1st Grade to Pettibone for fishing

(8:40-1:55)

May 21—5th Grade to Dubuque River Museum

(7:15-5:30)

May 22—1st Grade, Touch a Truck (10:10-1:30)

3rd Grade, Slide into Safety (12:00-11:00)

May 23—Kindergarten to EcoPark (8:40-10:50)

May 24—4th Grade to UW-L Chemistry Show

(8:30-11:45), 3rd Grade to EcoPark (10:45-2:50)

May 30—3rd Grade to MN Zoo (7:15-5:45)

*All times listed are approximate.

-New volunteer applications take

two weeks to process. Make sure

to get them in soon!

-If sunscreen or bug-spray needs to

be applied for a field trip, please

apply at home.

Supply Lists are on our website (under School Documents) and will be available

at local retailers this summer.

PE Fun Day—June 3rd

Please wear your “Rainbow

of Colors” class shirt (or any

shirt with class color):

5th ~Red

4th ~ Orange

3rd ~ Yellow

2nd ~ Green

1st ~ Blue

Kindergarten ~ Purple

Pre-K ~ Pink

Coulee Region Compassion Alliance is an area organization that strives to eliminate bullying and cultivate compassion, kindness, and empathy. It is a collaboration between area school districts, medical facilities, non-profits, media outlets, and other community individuals. Their most recent endeavor has been to create a social media presence to provide uplifting thoughts and to highlight acts of compassion and kindness within the schools and through-out the Coulee Region. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @crcompassionalliance. If you have an act of kindness that you think should be highlighted, email a brief summary to crcompassionalliance@gmail.com. Compassion and Kindness Lives Here!

This year's Southern Bluffs Vocabulary Showdown winners are:

1st Place: (tie): The Thesaureses (Thomas B., Jeswanth E., Wesley M., Grayson V.)

The Vocab Defenders (Jacob F., Alex H., Adam S., Ezra W.)

2nd Place: The Vocabulary Girls (Sophie A., Anessa B., Vivian K., Sienna R.)

3rd Place: The Fabulous Four (Paige M., Emma R., Katie S., Morgan S.)

The 1st and 2nd place teams will go on to compete in the District Showdown on May 15th.

Southern Bluffs Library Book Return

Parents, please check your student's backpack and your home for any Southern Bluff's library

books and send them back to our library. We hope to get them all back by May 24th or as

soon as possible. Thank you for checking!

TOP 10 BOOKS Southern Bluffs Elementary LLC

April 2019

1.Brawl of the wildPilkey, Dav, 1966-

GRA 741.5 Pil

6. PaxPennypacker, Sara, 1951-

FIC Pen

2.SistersTelgemeier, Raina.

GRA 741.5 Tel

7 Dog ManPilkey, Dav, 1966-

GRA 741.5 Pil

3 Minecraft. Redstone Handbook

Farwell, Nick.794.8083 FAR

8.Diary of a wimpy kid : the getawayKinney, Jeff.

FIC Kin

4.Winnie : the true story of the bear who inspired

Winnie-the-PoohWalker, Sally M.

599.78 Wal

9. Diary of a wimpy kid : the long haulKinney, Jeff.

FIC Kin

5. Diary of a wimpy kid : old schoolKinney, Jeff,

FIC KIN

10. SmileTelgemeier, Raina.

GRA 741.5 Tel

Please remember to check our Lost and Found

one last time. There are many winter items that

might have been forgotten about. All remaining

items will be donated to the Trinity Clothes Clos-

et after Family Night on May 22nd (see right).

Children’s Clothes Closet

Free Clothing Re-source for La Crosse Area Families

(608) 780-8443 1010 Sill Street, La Crosse

• Located in basement of Trinity Lutheran Church

• Open on Mondays 4-6pm during the school year. Closed over the summer months.

• Provides free-of-charge clothing/coats/shoes/winter gear to chil-dren.

• They typically allow 2 outfits each month.

• If you can’t make it on Mondays between 4-6pm to pick out your own clothing, please get in touch with Mrs. Lueck.

We love our Lunch Lady

Super Heroes!

Thanks for all you do.

L-R: Mrs. O’Neill, Mrs. Maier,

Mrs. Barteck, Mrs. Schultz

Planning for summer is already underway! There are many activities for kids in the La

Crosse area and several are free or low cost.

• Camp Send-a-Kid… a FREE week-long overnight camp for children ages 7-12.

• Boys & Girls Clubs… offering regular club hours starting at 11:00am weekdays

(morning program hours-7:00am to 11:00am-are available at an additional cost).

If you want more information about summer activities for your child, please contact

Becky Lueck, School Counselor, at 789-5128 or via email at blueck@lacrossesd.org.

The Southern Bluffs Jump Rope For Heart event raised over $6,600 for the American Heart Association this school year. A special thank you to Mr. Shuda and our participating students for all of their hard work and dedication! NOTE: If you have any money/envelopes that didn’t get turned in, they will still be accepted.

End-of-Year Medication Pickup

The end of the school year is fast approaching. If your child has any medications

(prescription or over-the-counter) in the health office, they will need to be picked up by

a parent or guardian by 3:30 pm on June 7th. Medications WILL NOT be sent home

with students for safety reasons but inhalers will be sent home on the last day of school

with your child.

5th Grade Parents: New Immunization Requirement for 6th grade

All incoming 6th graders are required to have a TdaP immunization on file by the first

day of school in the fall. Please contact your provider, the La Crosse County

Health Department (785-9723), or Walgreens to obtain this immunization. Any ques-

tions, please call Holly Denzer or Sara Lieurance at Southern Bluffs.

What we’re learning this month in gym class:

Grades K-2: Fitness, playground games and striking

with paddle

Grades 3-5: Fitness testing and volleyball unit

Last PTO Meeting

of the year:

May 20th at 6:30

Teacher’s Lounge

Thank you to our wonderful PTO

for all of the “appreciation” that they

showed our Teachers & Staff during

“Teacher Appreciation Week.”

Staffing for 2019-2020 Pre-K - Mrs. Umberger

Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade

Mrs. Ahern Ms. Brewer Ms. Dummer

Mrs. Raatz Mrs. Fried Mr. Fuglsang

Mrs. Vermes Ms. Friedman Ms. M. Meyer

Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade

Mr. Dutchin Mrs. Gardner Mrs. Koll

Mrs. Roh Mrs. L. Meyer Mrs. Lenz

Thanks to all of our

wonderful families

who donated to and

attended the PTO

Family Picnic.

Linda Justin Physical Therapy

Years in the District: 29

Retirement Plans:

• Spending more time with my grandson and the rest of my family

• Traveling at any time of the year

• Having more time for hobbies

• Volunteering

Vivian Storm Occupational Therapy

Years in the District: 18+

Retirement Plans:

• Spending more time with my family (4 grown children and 3 grandsons)

• Gardening

• Projects around the house

• Continuing to work as an occupational therapist in a community-based setting

• Volunteering at Southern Bluffs

A FOND FAREWELL AND BEST WISHES...

We would like to thank the following staff members for their dedicated

service to the families and children at Southern Bluffs:

Diana Durall, Speech/Language Pathologist

Kadie Koepke, Academic Interventionist

Laura O’Neill-Cook

We wish them success and happiness in their future endeavors!

Where are you originally from? I was born in Green Bay Wisconsin and lived there until I was 13. Then we moved 15 minutes north to Little Suamico and I went to Oconto Falls for High School.

What was your favorite subject in school? My favorite subjects were Art and History/Social Studies/Psychology.

Tell us about your family: I am the daughter of Chris and Keri Scheuerell and I have a sister Traci Lamberg, brother-in-law An-drew, and niece Emma. I have been dating my boyfriend, Jordan, for several years and in May 2018 we welcomed a puppy, Grizzly, into our family.

Favorite activities/hobbies: When I need to wind down, I like to read. I also like to watch Netflix/Hulu/Prime on shows like Supernatural, Psych, and Scandal. I love to cook and try-ing new recipes is one of my favorite things!

Favorite color: Orange

Favorite foods: Nachos, sushi, red grapes

Favorite book: Depends on the day… I like the Charley Danielson series, books by Sarah Dessen and most things fiction.

Who is your hero and why? I am one of those weird people that don’t have a hero but I do have aspects from different people that I would like to adapt into my own life. My mom: for never failing to help someone else out even if it inconveniences herself. My dad: for never giving up on anything even if it means a lot of frustration and adversity. My sister: for being true to herself even if it isn’t the social norm. My grandma Annie: for overcoming so much and still being so happy and kind to everyone. My aunt Tammy: for being a force in this world and not letting people tell her what she should be and how she should act. My aunt Kim: for being a person who gives 110% to everything she does and is devilishly creative.

Any hidden talents/fun fact about yourself? I have had 10 concussions and am still kicking! And I have the weird ability to shimmy Oreo cookies from my forehead to my mouth using only my face muscles.

What do you like about Southern Bluffs or your job in particular? I love that every day is a new adventure and that I have hundreds of opportunities a day to make an impact upon others. I am in a unique position to know everyone in school and to have the chance at a relationship with them that last several years and do what I can to help them be the person they strive the most to be.

Casey Scheuerell, Art Teacher

Where are you originally from?

Born in St. Louis, MO, raised in Burnsville, MN but moved to La Crosse from Las Vegas, NV

What was your favorite subject in school?

Any literature class

Tell us about your family:

Husband - Kevin is the associate principal at Aquinas Schools Two sons - Ryan (a Tech. Ed teacher at Logan High School) & Mitchell (graduating this weekend with his degree in Paper Science Engineering from UW-Stevens Point) Granddog - Luka

Favorite activities:

Reading, traveling, attending concerts or plays

Favorite color:

Green...but I wear A LOT of black

Favorite food:

Anything chocolate

Favorite book:

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Who is your hero?

I admire people who are kind and thoughtful toward others because you walk away from them knowing how to be a better person.

Any fun facts about yourself? I have watched open heart surgery and have been bungee jumping.

What do you like about Southern Bluffs or your job in particular?

I love that I don’t have to go to work but get to go to school! I love the family feel of Southern Bluffs.

Lisa Schreiner, Principal

Longfellow Middle School • La Crosse Design Institute www.lacrosseschools.org 1900 Denton Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.789.7670 Fax: 608.789.7975

Dr. Penny A. Reedy, Principal preedy@lacrosseschools.org • 608.789.7670

Jon Baudek, Associate Principal

jbaudek@lacrosseschools.org • 608.789.7670 Stephanie Greenwold, Guidance

sgreenwo@lacrosseschools.org • 608.789.7670

Lee Stahl, Guidance lstahl@lacrosseschools.org • 608.789.7670

April 17, 2019

Dear Future Longfellow Parents/Guardians:

It is with great anticipation and excitement that we invite you to 6th grade orientation on Thursday, May 23,

2019, at 6:30 p.m. in Longfellow’s large gym.

The evening will be packed with information as to what you and your child can expect for the 2019-20 school

year. The details are as follows:

• A large group meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the large gym (basic information). This time will

include a video of life as a 6thh grade student. • Pod assignments will be posted on the walls. • After the large meeting, announcements will be made directing you and your child to your child’s pod

assignment. It is here that you will be provided an overview of your child’s academic goals for the

year. • Teachers will conduct short orientations for their students. • Six Degrees, our social improvisation group, will perform twice in the large gym.

Music works differently at the Middle School then what you might be used to in your Elementary School. All

students in 6th grade get to take two music classes: their choice of Band, Choir, Orchestra, and General Music.

Please refer to the enclosed brochures for more detailed information.

Prior to the Longfellow Open House, our music team will be available in the small gym from 4:30 - 6:30 pm to

register your student’s music choices and to answer any questions regarding the music programs at Longfellow.

This is our official music registration. Local music stores will be on hand to arrange instrument rentals and/or

purchase lesson books and supplies. In addition, all band, orchestra and vocal students are strongly encouraged

to sign up for summer music lessons at this time.

This is a fun and interactive way to transition your child to his/her new school. We look forward to meeting

you!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (608) 789-7670.

Respectfully,

Dr. Penny A. Reedy Jon Baudek

Principal Associate Principal

Back to School OPEN HOUSE

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28th

6:00-7:00 PM

Please stop by to meet your child’s teacher, bring their school supplies

and check out their classroom.

Lifetouch will be here to take your child’s school picture

from 1:00-7:00 PM. (Makeup/retake picture day is scheduled

on October 9th, in case you can’t make it.)

We look forward to seeing you!!

Moving this Summer? If you move over the summer, please stop by the Hogan Administrative Center at 807 East Avenue S. to register your new address. Proof of your new address will be required (copy of utility bill, lease, etc). At the elementary level, families that move within the dis-trict to another school’s boundary area can opt to stay at the school they have been attending by completing a Boundary Exemption form. However, transportation is the parent’s responsibility and good attendance and adherence to school rules is mandatory. The provision to stay at the current elementary school does not apply to younger siblings that later seek a boundary exemption—they will be given preference and their entrance is dependent upon enrollment numbers/classroom size. If you have any questions, please call the Registrar at 789-7756. If your child receives transportation through the district, please call GO Riteway (881-6370) to let them know your new address.

Southern Bluffs / Lunch / Southern Bluffs Elementary MAY 2019MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

    1Beef NachosDeli Turkey, Ham &CheeseYogurt LunchCowboy Corn SalsaFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG Tortilla ChipsChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White Milk

2Grilled Chicken BurgerHomemade CheesePizzaYogurt LunchFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG BunWG Snack CrackersChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White Milk

3Fish SticksCheeseburger on WGBunYogurt LunchOven FriesFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG Snack CrackersChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkBurger Fixins

6Hot Dog /BunChicken Patty SandwichYogurt LunchCarrot CoinsFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkHot Dog FixinsChicken Nugget Sauces

7Macaroni & CheesePizzableYogurt LunchFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitSeasoned BreadstickWG CookieChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White Milk

8Orange ChickenEZ JammerCheese StickYogurt LunchRoasted VeggiesFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitBrown RiceChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White Milk

9Texas BBQ Pork on WGBunHomemade SausagePizzaYogurt LunchGreen BeansFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG Snack CrackersChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White Milk

10Mini Corn DogsChicken BaconQuesadillaYogurt LunchSmiley FriesSalsaFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White Milk

13Macaroni & CheeseChicken NuggetsYogurt LunchRoasted BroccoliFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG Snack CrackersWG SeasonedBreadstickChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkChicken Nugget Sauces

14Meatballs & GravyChicken Patty SandwichYogurt LunchMashed PotatoesFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG Graham SnacksDinner RollChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White Milk

15Sausage Patty

served withFrench Toast SticksSmoked Turkey Deli SubYogurt LunchPotato WedgesFresh Veggie BarAssorted Canned FruitFresh FruitWG Snack CrackersLowfat White MilkChocolate Fat Free MilkLite Mayo PacketMustard Packet

16Sloppy JoesHomemade CheesePizzaYogurt LunchFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White Milk

17Spaghetti Sauce w/Meat

served overWG PastaCheese Filled BreadstickYogurt LunchGreen BeansFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitGarlic ToastWG Snack CrackersChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkMarinara Sauce

20Chicken TendersHot Ham & CheeseYogurt LunchF2S Honey GlazedCarrotsFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG SeasonedBreadstickChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkChicken Nugget Sauces

21Roast Turkey & GravyWG Corn DogYogurt LunchMashed PotatoesFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitDinner RollWG CookieChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkKetchup Packet

22Walking TacoCheese QuesadillaYogurt LunchSalsaSeasoned Refried BeansFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitTostito ScoopsChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White Milk

23Chicken AlfredoHomemade SausagePizzaYogurt LunchSteamed BroccoliFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitGarlic ToastChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White Milk

24Fish SticksHot Dog /BunYogurt LunchRoasted VeggiesFresh Veggie BarSidekickFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG Snack CrackersChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkHot Dog Fixins

27No School

28Beef Taco (Local Beef)Toasted CheeseSandwichYogurt LunchFiesta Black BeansFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWW TortillaWG Graham SnacksChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White Milk

29Colby Omelet

served withButtermilk PancakesEZ JammerYogurt LunchPotato BabycakesFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkSyrup

30Chicken & Waf�eHomemade PepperoniPizzaYogurt LunchBaked BeansFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitWG Snack CrackersMini Rice Krispies TreatChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkChicken Nugget Sauces

31Chicken Potato BowlCheese Filled BreadstickYogurt LunchCornFresh Veggie BarFresh FruitAssorted Canned FruitSeasoned BreadstickChocolate Fat Free MilkLowfat White MilkMarinara Sauce

Nutrition Info

Two cups of chopped lettuce has 10 calories.

Lettuce provides vitamin A and folate.

Fun Facts

Lettuce can be found in red and green varieties- and the darker the lettuce the more nutritional it is.

On average, Americans eat 30 pounds of lettuce a year!

Thomas Jefferson had 19 varieties of lettuce growing in his garden at Monticello.

Lettuce dates back nearly 6000 years when it was being eaten by ancient Egyptians.

Uses

Try a lettuce wrap with your hamburger instead of a regular bun. Simply wrap your burger in a big leaf of lettuce!

Not a fan of lettuce on its own? Top with fruits like strawberries or mandarin oranges for a sweeter taste or nuts and chicken for some extra protein.

You can even make a taco salad with lettuce. Replace chips with lettuce and add a protein, veggies, salsa and cheese.

Family Friendly Activities

Allow your child to help tear the lettuce into smaller pieces for salads and sandwiches. Children also love to operate a salad spinner!

Try growing your own lettuce! Cut off the stump/root end of Romaine lettuce. Place the stump in a small glass of water. Change the water every few days and watch the lettuce regrow. Or plant lettuce seeds in this year’s garden!

Pick:

•Choose lettuce that appears fresh and crisp with no wilting

or brown spots.

Store:

•Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator away from fruit

and use within a week.

•Lettuce should be rinsed very thoroughly under cold water

immediately before using.

•Dry clean leaves with a paper towel or salad spinner.

Prepare:

•When preparing, tear the leaves into bite-size pieces as

using a knife will cause the greens to turn brown.

Coulee Region Farm2School is a partnership between La Crosse County Health Department, Mayo Clinic Health System –Franciscan Healthcare, Gundersen Health System, and the School Districts of Bangor, Holmen, La Crescent-Hokah, La

Crosse, Onalaska, and West Salem

May Lettuce

Coulee Region Farm2School is a partnership between La Crosse County Health Department, Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare, Gundersen Health System, and the

School Districts of Bangor, Holmen, La Crescent-Hokah, La Crosse, Onalaska, and West Salem.

For more information on Farm2School visit:

www.laxf2s.org

Maple Pecan Strawberry SaladServes 8

Ingredients:8 ounces fresh baby spinach8 ounces romaine lettuce, torn½ cup pecan pieces3 cups strawberries, sliced1½ pounds chicken breast2 tsp. olive oilsalt and pepper to taste

For the dressing:1/3 cup apple cider vinegar2/3 cup olive oil¼ tsp salt¼ tsp pepper1 TB Dijon mustard2 TB pure maple syrup

Directions:Season chicken breast with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken breast and cook 5-8 minutes per side or until done. Cool, dice and set aside. In a small dry pan, lightly toast pecans over medium heat until fragrant. Remove from heat to cool.

In a small bowl, whisk together all salad dressing ingredients.

In a large bowl, toss all ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and serve! Extra dressing will keep in the fridge for about a week.

This salad is versatile! Swap the strawberries for diced apples or craisins. Try walnuts or another nut in place of pecans. Add thinly sliced red onion, diced avocado or your favorite grated cheese. There are many ways to try it!

Nutrition Info

One cup of cooked asparagus has 40 calories.

Asparagus provides folic acid and vitamins A, C, & K.

Fun Facts

Under ideal conditions a spear of asparagus can grow up to 10 inches in a day!

Asparagus can be green, white or purple.

Asparagus plants are perennial, meaning that they grow back each year without being replanted.

Uses

Fresh asparagus can be lightly steamed and then served warm or cold.

Try grilled or roasted asparagus! Place asparagus spears on a medium-high heat grill and cook for 5-8 minutes or until tender.

Fresh asparagus is a great addition to omelets, soups, casseroles and stir fries.

Farm2School

Did you know your school is a part of the Coulee Region Farm2School program? This program helps connect local

farmers with area schools so that fresh, locally grown foods can be served at school meals. Farm2School encourages

children to try new foods & provides opportunities for hands-on nutrition education. The Harvest of the Month

is sampled in taste tests, featured at cooking classes with area chefs and of course, served at mealtime!

Remind your child to look for asparagus on this month’s lunch menu!

Pick:

• Select asparagus spears that are firm and bright green in

color, with tightly closed tips and moist ends.

•Asparagus stalks that are thin in diameter will be more tender.

Store:

• If not using immediately, wrap the cut ends in a damp paper

towel or stand the asparagus up in a glass with about an inch of

water & cover with a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator.

Prepare:

•Cook asparagus as quickly as possible after purchasing!

•Wash asparagus just before preparation in cool running water.

•Snap or cut off tough, dry ends.

June Asparagus

Coulee Region Farm2School is a partnership between La Crosse County Health Department, Mayo Clinic Health System –Franciscan Healthcare, Gundersen Health System, and the School Districts of Bangor, Holmen, La Crescent-Hokah, La

Crosse, Onalaska, and West Salem.

Coulee Region Farm2School is a partnership between La Crosse County Health Department, Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare, Gundersen Health System, and the

School Districts of Bangor, Holmen, La Crescent-Hokah, La Crosse, Onalaska, and West Salem.

Barley Risotto with Asparagus

Serves 6

Ingredients:1 tsp. olive oil1 cup finely diced onion3 cups cooked barley1 Tbsp. minced garlic3 cups low-sodium chicken stock3 cups sliced mushrooms3 cups chopped asparagus1 tsp. dried parsley½ tsp. dried thyme½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese½ cup 2% milk¼ tsp. kosher salt¼ tsp. ground black pepper

Nutrition Facts: Per serving (1 cup): Calories 185, Fat 4 g, Saturated fat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 247 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 5g, Protein 8 g

For more information on Farm2School visit: www.laxf2s.org

Directions: Heat a medium pan over medium-high heat. Spread oil around the pan. Add the onion and sauté until soft. Add the cooked barley and garlic to the pan. Pour in ½ cup of the chicken stock, stirring continuously. Once all the liquid is absorbed add in an additional ½ cup of chicken stock, stirring continuously until all the liquid is absorbed. Continue the same process, adding ½ cup of chicken stock until only ½ cup of chicken stock remains. Add the mushrooms, asparagus and herbs. Cook until the vegetables have softened, then add the last ½ cup of chicken stock. Once all the liquid is absorbed, add the Parmesan cheese, 2% milk, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and stir to combine.

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HOW TO SET LIMITS AND REDUCE SCREEN TIME• Set clear boundaries surrounding kids and screen time, and stick to them.

• Decide which programs to watch ahead of time. Turn the TV off when the programs are over.

• Engage in family activities. Play a board game, do a puzzle, read a book together or or go for a walk. Keep a list of activities you would like to do together in your free time.

• Enroll in extracurricular activities. Get kids involved and engaged in activities like sports, theater and music.

• Parents, model good behavior by limiting your screen time, too. Leave technology behind when picking kids up from school, at school functions and when putting kids to bed. Give them your full, undivided attention. They deserve it, and it models good behavior for them, too.

WHAT COUNTS AS SCREEN TIME? Screen time includes watching TV, using a cell phone or tablet, working on a computer, or playing video games. Because screen time is a sedentary activity, it can have a negative impact on kids’ overall health.

Most American children spend about 3 hours a day watching TV. Add to that time spent on computers and other technology, and this can end up being 5 to 7 hours a day kids are tied to a screen.

All of this screen time can:

• Raise your child's risk for attention problems, aggression, anxiety and depression.

• Increase your child's risk for gaining too much weight (obesity).

• Make it difficult for your child to sleep at night

Reducing Kids’ Screen Time

SCREEN TIME GUIDELINESToday, in a world surrounded by digital media 24/7, and where kids are using technology at school and doing homework online, defining screen time is difficult. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) identifies screen time as time spent using digital media for entertainment purposes. Current AAP recommendations for kids are:

For children ages 2 to 5, screen time should be limited to one hour per day. For kids ages 6 and older, parents can determine the restrictions for time spent using screens, as well as monitor the types of digital media their children use. Babies are most vulnerable to screens, so screen time is not recommended.

More screen time tips

Mission: Healthy Kids raises awareness about the impact of nutrition, physical activity and a healthy mind on kids’ physical development, ability to learn and emotional well-being. It promotes policy, systems, and environmental changes in Wisconsin schools that improve health, and it offers resources for students, parents and educators to help kids eat right and stay active.

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• Create a family common area tech zone. Kids should be on computers in common areasof the house — not bedrooms or hidden areas — so they can be easily supervised and timespent on screens is monitored.

• Create screen-free times and zones. Keep family mealtimes, family and social gatherings,and children's bedrooms screen free.

• Turn it off in the evening. Screen time, especially in the hours before bedtime, is associatedwith poor quality sleep for both kids and adults. Turn all screens off and read a book, talkabout your day or consider a mindfulness exercise to help wind down.

• Keep a record of how much time is spent in front of a screen. Try to spend the same amountof time being active.

• Take the screen-free challenge. Challenge your family to go one week without watchingTV or doing other screen-time activities. Find things to do with your time that get youmoving and burning energy.

• Make your own family media use plan. Decide when, where and how much daily screen time isappropriate. Visit HealthyChildren.org/MediaUsePlan for help in creating a plan.

missionhealthykids.org:Educator and parenting resources on staying healthy and active. Topics focus on healthy minds, physical activity and nutrition. Mission: Healthy Kids is a partnership of Kohl’s Cares and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.

HealthyChildren.org/MediaUsePlan:Create your own family media use plan and use the media time calculator tool to determine how screen time fits into your family’s day.

CommonSenseMedia.org:Check out this site for information about limiting screen time, media consumption and age-appropriate media dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology.

KidsHealth.org:KidsHealth.org has lots of resources for parents, kids, teens and educators. Search screen time for age-specific screen time advice and guidelines.

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Emergency Closing Info Calendar Key

Should more than one school day be lost End of Semester/Quarter

due to an emergency closing, students and Nov 4 End of 1st Quarter No School First & Last Day

teachers will follow the schedule below: Jan 17 End 1st Semester/2nd Quarter

1st Day Missed = Waived Mar 27 End of 3rd Quarter Early Release Parent Teacher

2nd Day Missed = Waived Jun 5 End 2nd Semester/4th Quarter Conferences

After 2 Missed = Minutes will be added to the daily End of Quarter

schedule to extend the day at each level

Total Student Days: 175

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