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DeForest Area High School's top 10 graduating seniors were honored by the Badger Conference on Sunday, April 29 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Pictured (l-r): Brandon Staffeil, Robin Sevedge, Clare Hoffman, Nicole Egan, Natalie Arndt, Amy Quickert, Jessica Onsager, Megan Miller, Brandon Garczynski, and Thomas Whitburn.
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| For friends of the DeForest Area School District | June 2012 |
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Greetings!
Welcome to the last edition of DASD News for the 2012-13 school year. This past Saturday, 246 seniors graduated from DeForest Area High School. Thank you to our DASD families and community for supporting them.
We also say good-bye to 27 staff who are retiring. We appreciate their service to our students and wish them well in the next phase of their lives.
As you will see below, the community fundraising campaign for the DAHS stadium is well underway. Please consider helping to enhance this facility -- there are several sponsorship and donation opportunities.
Have an enjoyable summer!
Debbie Brewster
School/Community Relations Coordinator
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| Fundraising campaign begins for stadium project
 The DeForest Area School District is engaging in a school-community partnership campaign to raise funds for enhancing the high school stadium renovation to better serve student athletics and community groups. Local businesses and organizations, as well as individuals and families, may join this partnership by considering one of the various sponsorship or donation opportunities. Our students and community members have long awaited this much needed addition to our facilities.
The stadium space is designed to include many sponsorship opportunities at various contribution levels. An informational brochure and order form are available on the district website - www.deforestschools.org. Copies are also available at any DASD school and throughout the community. District representatives are happy to meet with individuals or groups to provide additional information needed in order to make a decision to partner with us on this important project.
You can begin that process by completing the form(s) or by contacting Diane Pertzborn, Director of Business Services, at dpertzborn@deforestschools.org or (608) 842-6510.
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Schools launch PBIS in fall
What is PBIS? It stands for "Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports." It is a system to teach and reinforce behaviors that we want students to exhibit at school. Students and staff share clear and consistent expectations about how students should act in different settings (hallways, cafeteria, gymnasium, restrooms, etc.). PBIS mirrors the approach our district takes to support students who struggle in academic areas, often called Response to Intervention or RtI.
The system includes three tiers. The first, or universal, tier teaches these expected behaviors to all students and acknowledges students who act accordingly. It also re-teaches and reinforces appropriate behavior to students who act improperly. Tier Two concentrates school efforts on the 5-15% of students who repeatedly struggle to reach our behavior expectations, while Tier Three puts extensive strategies and supports in place for the 5% of students who have not responded to earlier interventions.
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DASD Updates in Brief
- Morrisonville Elementary School (MES) Task Force update
- Listening session with clergy representatives
- 2012-2013 Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing
- Elementary Time Study
Click here for Updates, pages 2 and 3
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DASD People in the News
 Machell Schwartz, DAHS Principal, was recently honored by the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) for her service as President of the organization. In recognition of her three-year commitment to this leadership position, AWSA donated $1,000 to DASD.
Diane Pertzborn, Director of Business & Auxiliary Services, has been named the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) 2012 Wally Zastrow Award winner. This annual award recognizes an individual in the school business field with experiences that parallel the service, commitment and contribution to the profession made by Wally Zastrow. Wally was the first executive director of the association and through his leadership, the school business profession gained recognition for contributions to the educational community.
Individuals are selected based on leadership in the profession, contributions to school business management professional development and involvement in community activities. This award is accompanied by a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded to a DASD student.
Mike Koltes, Grant Specialist, was named the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials'(WASBO) "New Business Official of the Year" for his leadership, continuing professional development, membership in professional associations, service on committees and meaningful involvement in the community.
Mike has participated in training staff in Restorative Practices, coached basketball, and volunteers in the school mentor program.
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Farewell to our 2012 retirees
Pictured above: (l-r)
Back row: Larry Salopek, Barb Johanningmeier, RJ Auner, Joanne Parker, Rick Hill, Mark Sieger, Pat Ethun, Colleen Fogo, Roz Carlyon-Rahn.
Front row: Marcia Motelet, Barb Lebica, Mary Grulke, Sally Cordio, Barb Bauer, Cindy Rosch, Ann Brown, Suzanne Knuteson.
Not pictured:
David Bailey, Kris Gurholt, Darlene Barth, Ed Pooch, Phil Jerg, George Schultz, Susan Sweeney, Julie Lund, Bev Schultz, Paula Paris.
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Student Spotlight
Check out photos and information in this issue
of DASD News
Students produce video documentries.
High school seniors get dose of financial "reality"
6th grade essay contest winners
Big Hill gets a pier
Windsor Elementary to upgrade playground equipment
YES student activities
MES wins pull tab contest
EPES/HEC ice cream social
 Stay connected with DASD
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June 7
Early Dismissal, end of 4th quarter
Upcoming events in the Madison area
DeForest Area Public Library - Concerts in the Park
DeForest Area Chamber of Commerce events
DeForest Park & Recreation Bike Rodeo - June 9
3rd Annual Yahara Riverfest - September 15
DeForest Community Blood Drive - June 6
Check out these
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| Thank you! |
Click here to download a PDF version of this DASD News issue (and previously versions). |
| Contact Information |
Please contact me if you have any questions or if I can assist you in any way . . .
Debbie Brewster, School/Community Relations Coordinator
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