Monday, March 31, 2014

CHAMPION BOT

Congratulations to the Deer Creek Robotics Team for placing first in the Underwater ROV competition held last Saturday at Discovery World.  The kids amazed all in attendance including high school teams and collegiate level mentors.  Well Done!  See pics on facebook.com/dcisrobotics

Friday, March 28, 2014

Character Trait for April

Our Character Trait for the Month of April is COURAGE

 Courage-Doing the right thing when faced with difficulty instead of

                                following the crowd.

Breakfast Program - 2nd Call



BREAKFAST PILOT PROGRAM

Beginning in the month of April we will be piloting breakfast service in the lunch room.  Students who are taking breakfast will enter through the outer lunch room door (the same door they go out for recess time) and taking and eating their breakfasts in the lunch room.
Breakfast will be served from 7:45 am until 7:57 am and the students will then transition to class.  Supervision will be present in the lunch room and to assist with the transition.
We are taking a look at this option for the following reasons:

·        To offer students hot breakfast options during the week
·        To dedicate time specifically to the morning meal separately from instructional time in the                      classroom
·        To minimalize the many tasks students need to partake in the classroom in the morning (putting              coats away, gathering classroom materials, preparing for class)

This program is a PILOT.  We will assess its effectiveness as we go along to see if it will be of benefit to our students moving forward.  There will be bumps as we go and we will manage them as we implement the program. 
If you have any questions regarding this pilot breakfast program please call Mr. Powell in the office at 414-482-8410.



Review and Preview

   


Thanks to all of our parents, guardians, and caretakers who attended conferences on the 20th and 25th! Looking ahead to next week we have a student half day on April 2nd. Remember that we offer BEYOND THE BELL for students through our recreation department.  Contact Mrs. Pfeffer at 482-8484.

Friday, April 4th the Willow Glen/Deer Creek PTO is hosting a DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE in the Deer Creek Gymnasium.  Contact Mr. Piper at 414-482-8452 if you need additional details!


  

Friday, March 21, 2014

Parent Teacher Conferences



Thanks to all of our parents and students for an outstanding turnout at Parent Teacher Conferences last night! Communication between home and school is essential for our kids' success!  Conferences will be held again next Tuesday, March 25th from 4:30 to 7:30.



Thursday, March 20, 2014

BREAKFAST



BREAKFAST PILOT PROGRAM

Beginning in the month of April we will be piloting breakfast service in the lunch room.  Students who are taking breakfast will enter through the outer lunch room door (the same door they go out for recess time) and taking and eating their breakfasts in the lunch room.
Breakfast will be served from 7:45 am until 7:57 am and the students will then transition to class.  Supervision will be present in the lunch room and to assist with the transition.
We are taking a look at this option for the following reasons:

  • ·        To offer students hot breakfast options during the week
  • ·        To dedicate time specifically to the morning meal separately from instructional time in the classroom
  • ·        To minimalize the many tasks students need to partake in the classroom in the morning (putting coats away, gathering classroom materials, preparing for class)

This program is a PILOT.  We will assess its effectiveness as we go along to see if it will be of benefit to our students moving forward.  There will be bumps as we go and we will manage them as we implement the program. 
If you have any questions regarding this pilot breakfast program please call Mr. Powell in the office at 414-482-8410.

Thanks!!

Mr. Powell


Monday, March 17, 2014

Celebrating St. Patrick....



Thanks to all of our students, parents and families for the spirited display of GREEN and the St. Patrick's Day Treats.  It is nice to see SOMETHING green during this Wisconsin "Spring Time"!

Friday, March 14, 2014

Character Trait for this Month



Our Character Trait for March is HONESTY:


Honesty-Telling the truth, admitting wrongdoing and being trustworthy.

Our monthly character traits are part of our mission to develop the whole child here at Deer Creek.


TIME TO MEET!!

DC Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, March 20th and Tuesday, March 25th.  Conferences are a great opportunity to spend time with your child's teachers and see first hand all the pieces that go into a school day at Deer Creek.  Communication between home and school strengthens each child's educational experience.  We look forward to seeing you at conferences!

Friday, March 7, 2014

Read Across America Day - A Great Success!

Read Across America was recognized nationwide on March 3rd.  As part of the recognition the staff and students at DC utilized the March 5th Half Day to participate in Reading Activities.  A literacy trivia contest was held and students and staff alike spent 45 minutes with Drop Everything and READ in their classrooms.  Thanks to Ms. Duren and Ms. Zeman for their work in planning the activities and special thanks to the Deer Creek Student Council for helping to carry them out.  Thanks to all students and staff for their participation.