News from the school board
New elementary school site approved
In September the Board of Education approved an option agreement with Park Towne Development for a school site in the Rivers Turn neighborhood of the Conservancy Place Development. The property is part of a 27 acre parcel that is planned to hold a public elementary school along with a large neighborhood park in the Village of DeForest. More
 School board welcomes new memberKate Lund has been appointed by the Board of Education to fill a vacancy on the school board. Kate was selected following an application and interview process to serve the remainder of this year's term for Judith Ecker, the at-large member of the school board who had to resign earlier this fall for personal and family reasons. More
School board approves 09-10 budget & tax levyAt its regular business meeting on October 26, 2009, the DeForest Area School District Board of Education approved the general operating budget for the 2009-2010 school year. The budget and resulting local tax rate represented a reduction from that approved by the public at the Annual Budget Hearing held earlier, on September 28th. More (p. 2) |
| Important Information about H1N1
 School vaccination clinics cancelled
Due to inadequate and unpredictable vaccine supply it has become very difficult to plan school vaccination clinics for the H1N1 immunizations. Dane County Public Health staff are hoping to organize clinics beginning in early December. They are working with other health care providers to determine the best plan for protecting the greatest number of high risk individuals from H1N1. Updates will be sent to families and posted on the District website as we receive them.
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Elementary School begins Treasures
Reading & Language Arts Program
The DeForest Area School District is in its first year using the Treasures Reading and Language Arts Program for grades K-5. The program was chosen last year based on a recommendation of a literacy committee made up of teachers from all DASD elementary schools. The committee felt that Treasures best fit the District's need for a balanced literacy approach. More (p. 3)
Meet the reading support team
 There are four reading specialist instructors that serve students in our elementary schools. Their combined years of experience in the DeForest Area School District is over 100! This group of talented and supportive teachers are led by Sherri Rogalla, the District's Reading & Journeys (TAG) Coordinator, and Director of Instruction Sue Wilson. We asked the four reading teachers how their job as a reading teacher has changed over the years, as well as some personal information about their favorite books. More |
More news about our schools
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Middle school celebrates MOYA (Month of the Young Adolescent), gives an update on the school's "character" initiative, and celebrates being named an Exemplary Middle School (pp. 4-5)
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High school students perform on stage (November: "The Laramie Project" play; December: Choir & Band Concerts)
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Elementary schools use RtI (Response to Intervention) to help students; plus, sponsor several Healthy Choices Week activities (pp. 6-7)
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What's happening in the schools, November - January? Calendar of Events for each school (pp. 4-7)
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- Bus delays posted on website
- Email primary means of communication
- MATC"s "Looking Forward Workshop, November 9
- Sign up to receive the new Village of DeForest e-newsletter, "D-News"
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40 Assets
Tips of the Month
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Pictured above...
On Monday, October 26 students and staff at Eagle Point Elementary School took the "Hands Pledge," I will not use my hands or my words for hurting myself or others." The event was part of Healthy Choices Week held at all elementary schools. |
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Events Calendar
Winterfest
Saturday, Dec. 5
Throughout the North Star
Parents
Morning Out
Saturday, Dec. 12
9:00 am-1:00 pm
Get some holiday errands done, while high school National Honor Society students watch your children. Watch for more information on the DASD website.
Blood Drive
Friday, Dec. 18
DeForest Area High School
Upcoming Family Events
in the DeForest and Madison area
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THANK YOU!
On behalf of the staff and students of the DeForest Area School District, thank you DMB Community Bank and members of our communities for the donations received through the Lend-A-Hand program.
The is indeed amazing. Thousands of dollars were donated in the form of gift certificates, lunch/field trip funds, and school supplies.
A special thanks to an anonymous donor who gave $5,000 towards the program! Whoever you are -- words of thanks are not enough. Thank you also to Rhonda Gilbertson at DMB for coordinating the program. | |
Greetings!
