China Trip Opens Students’ Eyes to the World www.lacrosseschools.org Fall 2013 Community Talk When Sara Matzek started high school she had a dream of traveling to China. “I was always interested in the Chinese culture. I chose to take Chinese because of the trip,” she said. is summer Matzek and 12 fellow students from Logan and Central High School spent 2 ½ weeks in China along with teachers Samantha Parkhurst and Shu Li. e students toured Beijing, the capital of China, was growing up. My high school physical education teacher and baseball coach, Jerry Carlson, was one of those people. I was an above-average athlete, but lacked the confidence to take my skills to the next level. I remember Mr. Carlson looking me in the eye one day and saying, “I believe in you, you can do this.” What a difference that made! As I visit our schools, I love hearing our teachers sending positive messages to their students. “I knew you could do it,” “that’s it,” “you’ve got it,” “good work,” “keep it up.” ese messages of belief and support are so important in the development of our youth. And, while that encouragement is so natural for our staff, Randy Nelson, Superintendent Last year I shared with you that we added three words under the district’s logo, dream, believe, and achieve. Each word alone is motivating, but when put together they are powerful. is year our district- wide theme is “believe.” I have asked every member of our staff to reflect on how they help our students to believe in themselves. I know for me personally there were numerous teachers and caring adults who either told me or showed me that they believed in me as I School District of La Crosse students who participated in the China Student Exchange pose for picture at the Great Wall of China. and visited the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square before arriving at the homes of their host families. For student Benjamin Jones, being able to live with and experience the Chinese culture firsthand was life changing. “It was amazing. My host father was the head of the SWAT division. So, we had our own driver,” he said. Jones noted that despite his host family’s status, their living space was much smaller than here in the United States. “eir grandparents lived with them and there were no guest rooms,” he said. While in Luoyang the students visited classes at the #2 Foreign Language School. ey gave presentations on their families and lives in La Crosse, showing Chinese students how to play “Uno” and “Apples to Apples.” e Chinese students taught the La Crosse visitors about their school’s morning exercise routine as well as calligraphy and Kung Fu. e students shared that they were most surprised by the boarding school the students attended, the people doing tai chi randomly in public parks, and how loud people were at the movie theaters. “People leave their cell phones on and just talk during the movies,” Jones shared. “Also, when the Chinese are potty training their children they let them go to the bathroom anywhere. It was a bit surprising.” e students enjoyed experiencing the authentic Chinese food. “We went out to a restaurant and I had the best dumplings I’ve ever eaten,” said Jones. Classmate Maddi Flanery shared that she had the best eggplant while in China. e group also toured the impressive Longman Grottoes, the White Horse Temple, and the iconic Shaolin Temple, where they watched Shaolin monks perform Kung Fu stunts. Teacher Shu Li believes trips like this are so important for students. “I can’t teach the culture as well as you can experience it firsthand,” she said. “It is so valuable to live the authentic Chinese life, even if just for a few days.” Maddie Flanery agrees. “It is nothing like being there and seeing it for yourself.” we continue to look for other intentional ways of sending the message of belief to our students. During a recent project where we interviewed School District of La Crosse graduates, we asked them to share how our teachers made a difference in their lives. “ey believed in me,” was a consistent response. Additionally, the graduates shared how our teachers stayed in touch with them outside of school, provided extra academic support, and helped them through trying times. Misty (Averill) Lown, (Logan ’93) shared how Logan High School teacher Dianne Gebhart’s message of belief was a turning point for her during her teenage years. “She saw potential in me, and as a result I started to see it in myself,” she said. Meredith Wohl, (Central 2013) noted the biggest difference she noticed aſter moving to La Crosse was the compassion shown by our teachers. ese testimonials affirm my belief that we have outstanding teachers in the School District of La Crosse. Our students have big dreams. Our teachers believe in their dreams. I am honored to work in a district where students are taught to believe in their dreams so they can achieve their full potential. In Support of our Kids, Believing in Our Students Interested in hosting a student? See Page 2 Benjamin Jones
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China Trip Opens Students’ Eyes to the World www.lacrosseschools.org Fall 2013
Community Talk
When Sara Matzek started high school she had a dream of traveling to China. “I was always interested in the Chinese culture. I chose to take Chinese because of the trip,” she said. This summer Matzek and 12 fellow students from Logan and Central High School spent 2 ½ weeks in China along with teachers Samantha Parkhurst and Shu Li. The students toured Beijing, the capital of China,
was growing up. My high school physical education teacher and baseball coach, Jerry Carlson, was one of those people. I was an above-average athlete, but lacked the confidence to take my skills to the next level. I remember Mr. Carlson looking me in the eye one day and saying, “I believe in you, you can do this.” What a difference that made! As I visit our schools, I love hearing our teachers sending positive messages to their students. “I knew you could do it,” “that’s it,” “you’ve got it,” “good work,” “keep it up.” These messages of belief and support are so important in the development of our youth. And, while that encouragement is so natural for our staff,
Randy Nelson, Superintendent
Last year I shared with you that we added three words under the district’s logo, dream, believe, and achieve. Each word alone is motivating, but when put together they are powerful. This year our district-wide theme is “believe.” I have asked every member of our staff to reflect on how they help our students to believe in themselves. I know for me personally there were numerous teachers and caring adults who either told me or showed me that they believed in me as I
School District of La Crosse students who participated in the China Student Exchange pose for picture at the Great Wall of China.
and visited the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square before arriving at the homes of their host families. For student Benjamin Jones, being able to live with and experience the Chinese culture firsthand was life
changing. “It was amazing. My host father was the head of the SWAT
division. So, we had our own driver,” he said. Jones noted that despite his host family’s status, their living space was much smaller than here in the United States. “Their grandparents lived with them and there were no guest rooms,” he said. While in Luoyang the students visited classes at the #2 Foreign Language School. They gave presentations on their
families and lives in La Crosse, showing Chinese students how to play “Uno” and “Apples to Apples.” The Chinese students taught the La Crosse visitors about their school’s morning exercise routine as well as calligraphy and Kung Fu. The students shared that they were most surprised by the boarding school the students attended, the people doing tai chi randomly in public parks, and how loud people were at the movie theaters. “People leave their cell phones on and just talk during the movies,” Jones shared. “Also, when the Chinese are potty training their children they let them go to the bathroom anywhere. It was a bit surprising.” The students enjoyed experiencing the authentic Chinese food. “We went out to a restaurant and I had the best dumplings I’ve ever eaten,” said Jones. Classmate Maddi Flanery
shared that she had the best eggplant while in China. The group also toured the impressive Longman Grottoes, the White Horse Temple, and the iconic Shaolin Temple, where they watched Shaolin monks perform Kung Fu stunts. Teacher Shu Li believes trips like this are so important for students. “I can’t teach the culture as well as you can experience it firsthand,” she said. “It is so valuable to live the authentic Chinese life, even if just for a few days.” Maddie Flanery agrees. “It is nothing like being there and seeing it for yourself.”
we continue to look for other intentional ways of sending the message of belief to our students. During a recent project where we interviewed School District of La Crosse graduates, we asked them to share how our teachers made a difference in their lives. “They believed in me,” was a consistent response. Additionally, the graduates shared how our teachers stayed in touch with them outside of school, provided extra academic support, and helped them through trying times. Misty (Averill) Lown, (Logan ’93) shared how Logan High School teacher Dianne Gebhart’s message of belief was a turning point for her during her teenage years. “She saw potential in me,
and as a result I started to see it in myself,” she said. Meredith Wohl,
(Central 2013) noted the biggest difference she noticed after moving to La Crosse was the compassion shown by our teachers. These testimonials affirm my belief that we have outstanding teachers in the School District of La Crosse. Our students have big dreams. Our teachers believe in their dreams. I am honored to work in a district where students are taught to believe in their dreams so they can achieve their full potential.
In Support of our Kids,
Believing in Our StudentsInterested in hosting a student? See Page 2
Benjamin Jones
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So Much to be Thankful For
Connie L. Troyanek, Board of Education President
With Thanksgiving upon us and the holidays just around the corner, it is a time for us all to reflect on all that we have for which we are thankful. The La Crosse community is rich with resources that support youth and families. Our schools are as well. As I listen each month to board reports by building principals and program supervisors, I am in
constant awe of not only all that we do for students and families, but also the care and compassion that goes in to our work. I am personally thankful for the outstanding education my children received in the School District of La Crosse. Additionally, I am thankful for our teachers that come to school early and stay late to ensure students master classroom concepts. I am thankful
for our administrators who make sure each student’s individual needs are met. I am thankful for our coaches, choir and band directors, and club advisors who teach our students valuable life skills and character development outside of the classroom. And, I am thankful for our support staff; administrative assistants, cooks, teacher assistants, nursing staff, and custodians who provide the critical support to ensure all of our students’ needs are met. As I look back on 2013, I say thank you to the La Crosse community for investing in our
schools and supporting the building of the new north side elementary school. I say thank you to our parents for choosing the School District of La Crosse, and thank you to the nearly 6,000 students who bring their hopes and dreams into our classrooms and fill our schools with excitement every day. Thankfully,
La Crosse students share their calligraphy work after a lesson while on their student exchange in China this summer.
Luoyang Students to Visit La Crosse
Host Families Needed
This winter students from Luoyang #2 Foreign Language School will be visiting La Crosse for two weeks as part of the La Crosse – Luoyang Exchange Program. The district is still looking for a few host families to provide these student guests with a positive American experience. “Student exchanges provide local families an opportunity to open their homes and their hearts to an international student and to a culture they may never have the chance to experience firsthand,” shares teacher Samantha Parkhurst. “Not only
do host families learn about another culture, language, and way of life, they also share their own traditions and customs with the student.” While in La Crosse the students will attend classes in our schools as well as participate in field trips with other members of the
exchange. Additionally, students look forward to participating in sporting events, music groups, and
other youth activities your family may be involved in. Chris McArdle-Rojo and her family have hosted multiple
exchange students through this partnership and have found the experience to be extremely rewarding. “We have opened our home to a Chinese exchange student the past two years and have found
it so rewarding. Participating requires so little, only to open your home and your heart,” McArdle-Rojo shared. “These students visit for such a short period of time, but create memories that will last a lifetime for the entire family.”
Interested in hosting?
Contact:
Samantha Parkhurst at
789-7740
Ashley & Alyson La Rue named the 2013 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy.
Central Sisters Named 2013 Outstanding
Youth in Philanthropy Central High School freshman and sisters Alyson and Ashley La Rue were recently named the 2013 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy at the Upper Mississippi Valley Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon. The sisters are passionate about hunger issues in the United States and throughout the world. In the past two years they
have provided more than 25,000 meals to kids as well as recruited volunteers and collected donations to assist in the fight against hunger. Congratulations to Alyson and Ashley for their honor and thank you for demonstrating the School District of La Crosse’s core values of compassion and giving.
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Construction Camera Allows You to Stay Up-To-Date with New School’s Construction
Central’s Homecoming Queen Now Calls La Crosse Home
Congratulations to our Outstanding Staff!
A live feed construction camera is available to provide local residents access to the progress of the district's new north side school. "This is a building for the community, provided by the community," shares Superintendent of Schools Randy Nelson. "We wanted to find a way to connect residents to the excitement of the construction site and the camera has done just that."
Construction is on track at the new north side elementary school.
Kathryn Berger & Tamara Mc Roberts named Wisconsin’s Juvenile Detention Educators of the Year.
Shelley Shirel
“We are so thankful to the community for their support of our schools and for seeing the need for a new north side school,” shares Northside Principal Laura Huber. “Our students are filled with excitement and anticipation as they watch the walls to their new school go up every day.”
To view the construction,visit www.lacrosseschools.org
and click on “Stay Up-To-Date with New
School” on the district’s homepage
Shelley Shirel, Principal of Spence Elementary School was named the Midwest Wisconsin Reading Council Administrator of the Year.
“This is an award that reflects the hard work of many people around me,” Shirel shared. “I have a dedicated staff that is highly committed to literacy and an outstanding partnership with Viterbo University that allows our classroom teachers to work with pre-services teachers and design lessons and strategies that ensure success for all our students.” “This is a great honor for our school district,”
shares Superintendent of Schools Randy Nelson. “Shelley is a great example of an administrative leader that goes above and beyond to do what is needed for student success.”
Central Senior Yu-Jin Kim loves to dance, have sleepovers, and attend school events. For all practical purposes she is a typical high school student. Yet, her journey to Central High School is anything but common. Just over a year ago Kim was a shy and timid exchange student from South Korea who had just arrived in La Crosse. It didn’t take long for Kim to fall in love with La Crosse and Central High School, nor for Central’s student body to do the same. In fact, Kim felt so at home
at Central that after her one year student exchange was over she looked for a second host family that would allow her to return to Central for her senior year. “Yu-Jin is a welcomed addition to our student body,” shares Joe Beran, Central’s Athletic Director. “When she was named homecoming queen it was so fitting, she exemplifies our district’s core values and has gone
out of her way to connect with so many of our student groups. Equally as impressive is how the Central students have embraced her.” “La Crosse is very similar to my hometown. The sky is so pretty and peaceful,” Kim shares. “I miss my family a lot, but La Crosse is my second hometown and Central is my school.”
Kim first chose to apply to be an exchange student after encouragement from her father. “He wanted me to experience the culture and for me to figure out what I wanted to be,” she said. Today, Kim aspires to attend an American college and someday work for the United Nations. Kim is also teaching the Central students about her country’s culture and traditions. “School is totally different, we finish at 10:00 p.m. and start early the next morning,” she said.
Central Homecoming King Jake Brady & Queen Yu-Jin Kim
Congratulations to all three on the outstanding work
they do every day to make a difference in the lives of our students!
Kathryn Berger and Tamara Mc Roberts have been named the Wisconsin Juvenile Detention Educators of the Year. “Kathy and Tamara are outstanding educators. They have developed an impressive program to meet the needs of students during critical times in their lives,” shares Regina Seigel, Director of Pupil Services and Learning Supports. “We are so fortunate to have
such dedicated teachers in our district and their hard work has been noted by programs and districts across the state.”
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Newspaper Fashion Show Reinforces Academic and Behavior Excellence
Interns Become Family Members through School Partnership
When students and staff at Longfellow Middle School and La Crosse Design Institute Charter School discussed their schools’ Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Program, their goals were to increase student achievement, reduce behavior issues, and build community within their school. “We needed to get students excited about achieving,” shares
Dr. Penny Reedy, the Principal of both schools. “By defining our collective goals and having student-focused celebrations we were able to do just that.” At the end of the first quarter all students who had earned passing grades, finished their homework consistently, and had no more than one office referral were invited to participate in a newspaper fashion show. Working in groups of
four, students created fashion masterpieces. “We all had a different role in the project,” explains 7th grader Andrea Tryggestad. “We had a designer, speaker, builder, and model. It was so much fun.” In addition, the students practiced important life skills of teamwork, problem solving, and cooperation. Classmate Avalon Miller felt her group worked well together. “We had to teach a boy how to walk down a runway,” she explained with a laugh.
“It was important that the models showed personality on the runway to get the crowd’s attention,” Tryggestad added. The schools’ PBIS team decorated the school gym with a green runway, judges’ table, and emcee area. Each team wrote a description of their newspaper wardrobe after completing the design. “We had to think of a lot of adjectives,” commented Miller. She also shared that she appreciated the opportunity to practice her public speaking skills. The excitement for the style show could be heard throughout the school. Just before the winners were announced the student body erupted in a “drumroll” of stomping feet on the gym bleachers amist cheers for their favorite newspaper gown. “This is a celebration,” shares Reedy. “Students need to know that with hard work come rewards.” Students at Longfellow and the La Crosse Design Institute are already looking forward to future
PBIS activities. A sumo wrestling event is schedule for 2nd quarter, a game day for 3rd quarter, and an activity day for 4th quarter. PBIS is a systematic approach to achieving important social and learning outcomes for all students. And, by the looks of it, the program is making a difference at Longfellow Middle School and the La Crosse Design Institute.
Longfellow Middle School & La Crosse Design Institute Charter School show off their newspaper fashion.
LDI student Dylan Jaekle shows off his hat & seeing eye glass made of newspaper.
When Amity Intern Andrea Alcarez Ceballos arrived at the home of host parents Marc and Heidi Tumerman, they had no idea what to expect. “We were nervous at first,” shared Heidi. “We are a pretty relaxed household. We travel a lot and we like to expose our kids to different cultures and this was
a way to do that and help the school.” Tumerman’s son, Kaleb, attends North Woods International School and is part of the school’s Spanish Partial Immersion strand. The school has benefitted from a partnership that brings Amity Interns to the school to assist with the integration of Spanish into the curriculum. Third grade teacher Nancy Hanson has seen the huge benefits the interns provide to the school. “For the students to be exposed to an authentic speaker is so wonderful,” she shares. “The students are able to pick up their cadence and their accent is so powerful.” North Woods International School has hosted Amity Interns for the past two years. The partnership brings Spanish-speaking teachers to La Crosse for 1 year internships. In exchange,
the school finds host families who provide room and board for the visitors. Typically, families host for 3 months. Amity Intern Jorge Mendoza works daily in Hanson’s classroom. “It is amazing to have a native speaker in the classroom every single day,” she shares. “Mendoza can take a small group of students and work with them on the language or work on a math lesson in Spanish.” Hanson’s students recently put on a play that they performed completely in Spanish. Mendoza worked with the students to write the script and coached them throughout the entire process. “This allowed us to incorporate many culture pieces into the skit that I may not have completely known about,” Hanson shared. Teacher Stephany Beckstrom agrees. “The interns provide a multitude of cultural presentations and teach the children songs and dances that allow them to
gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the culture and traditions,” she added. While North Woods International School is always looking for families to host their interns, there are other ways that families and members of the community can help. “We like to organize cultural experiences in our community and regular dinners at homes,” shares parent Michelle Kind who has also served as a host family. “We are looking for host aunts and uncles that can help provide occasional transportation, meals, and other support like a welcome basket,” she added. Interested in learning more call North Woods International School at 608-789-7000.
Sophia Stanton presents to her class with help from Amity Intern Jorge Mendoza.
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“From Cruelty to Compassion”District Partners on Message to Stop Bullying
The Compassion
Project
The La Crosse Compassion Project invites all School District of La Crosse students to draw or paint their idea of compassion on a 6-inch-by-6 -inch art panel. Additionally, students have been asked to write an artist statement about their work. The goal of the project is to teach the practice of compassion through the use of art and writing.
The inspiration behind the project came from Richard Davidson, PhD – A University of Wisconsin – Madison psychology and psychiatry professor and brain researcher who has scientifically found that those who practice compassion have measurably healthier brains, and generally, a happier outlook on life.
The art panels will be on display at The Pump House Regional Art Center from May 2 – June 28, 2014 as well as displayed on the project’s website.
For more information on The Compassion Project contact Tim Riley at 787-0226.
Jennifer Livingston
For more than a year school district officials have been active members of the La Crosse County Bullying Prevention Taskforce. The group has held parent workshops, educated providers and teachers on bullying trends and identified resources for students. “We have an obligation to address the issue of bullying and work to be part of the solution,” shares Dr. Troy Harcey, Associate Superintendent of Instruction. One step towards “the solution” came when WKBT News 8 announced they were producing a community conversation titled, “From Cruelty to Compassion.” “We really wanted to start a conversation in the community about the culture of cruelty and the role we each have to make a change,” shares
News 8’s morning anchor and the show’s host, Jennifer Livingston. The hour-long special features a testimonial from a student who was bullied, discussion on the role of schools in addressing bullying, and insight from a family therapist on the challenges and effects of bullying. “We wanted the hour to provide the tools needed to spark change,” Livingston added. The special, which is available for viewing at www.news8000.com has sparked conversation at district schools, including Logan Middle School. Students in Christina Fenton’s 7th grade writing class read stories and did investigations on issues surrounding bullying. As a result, the class coordinated a school-wide graffiti wall, with every student and staff member creating a brick that represented their story or message against bullying. “We’ve been reading novels from multiple cultures in our
literature class and bullying seems to be a theme that crosses many cultures,” Fenton shares. “So, the opportunity to have a discussion about the issue and how to be part of the solution was fitting.” The Logan Middle School students also created a pledge poster and asked their classmates to sign as their commitment to not bully. “The students were so excited that so many students were willing to come over and sign the pledge poster and talk to them about their pledge during their lunch break,” Fenton added. The anti-bullying message and the discussions about kindness align nicely with another district partnership, the La Crosse Compassion Project. Through art and writing each School District of La Crosse student will depict what compassion means to them. The project, like the News 8 special, is intended to spark conversation and a reflection on how each of us can help make the change.
Logan Middle School students pose next to the anti-bullying poster they created during National Bullying Prevention Month.
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Central Student Presents at World Food Prize
Cisco Networking Academy Turns 15
Logan High School junior Aaron Dobbs’ dad works on computer networks. Aaron suspects he too may
have a career in the computer field. So, the decision to enroll in the district’s 2 year Cisco Networking Academy was an easy one. “We learn all about computer networking, setting up networks, and the needed background information.” Dobbs explains. “It’s the hardest class I’ve had, but I’ve learned so much.” The Academy teaches students the skills needed to build, design, and maintain networks. The on-line curriculum and hands-on lab simulate real-life networking challenges and teach important career skills including problem solving, collaboration, and critical thinking, developing
practical skills that will help fill a growing need for networking professionals in the work force.
Senior Konnor Slaats-Reikowski is also considering a career in the computer field. “I might want to do something in computers, so this will get me a
step ahead,” he shared. “Students are used to getting on a computer and surfing (the Internet),” shares teacher Steve Johnston. “These students learn the background in how the computers are networked and how IP addresses are created. They understand
the how.” The Academy started 15 years ago as the district’s first online class. A sizeable donation from Centurylink provided the equipment for the program’s hands-on labs. Once students complete the 2 year Academy they are eligible to take the Certified Cisco Networking Administrator exam.
“It is a big exam and it gives our students an industry standard certification,” Johnston explains. “This is an experience I know many students won’t have when they go to college,” Slaats -Reikowski explains as he studies his internet cloud and tried to understand the relationship between all the cables to ensure an internet connection. “It is very challenging, but I also find it interesting,” he adds. Johnston believes the Academy will have an impact
on students’ career choices. “We will probably see more move into the Information Technology field or an engineering related field of programming and hardware design,” he
said.
Sophie Olson stands with other student representatives at the World Food Prize conference in Iowa.
Kennaniah Rouse completes routine maintenance on a computer during his networking class.
Aaron Dobbs
The 2013 World Food Prize banner hung at the convention center.
Central High School senior Sophie Olson was looking for a project this past summer. So, when teacher Joe Anglehart introduced the idea of the World Food Prize, Olson’s ears perked up. “Central is the only school in the state of Wisconsin that participates in the competition,” Anglehart
explained. “The event gives students an opportunity to look at global issues, research possible solutions, and present their ideas.” Once tasked with the project’s requirements, Olson set to work. She chose to study the food issues of North Korea, the impact of the country’s political state, and ways the country would develop a sustainable agriculture
system through cooperative farm networks. She synthesized her work into a six page paper that she first presented at the Minnesota State Competition in September and then again at the World Food Prize in October. Olson was honored to be chosen to represent Wisconsin and Central High School at the event. “It was really cool, intimidating, and overwhelming to be there with all these great people,” Olson shared. The conference featured the President of Iceland, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, Cardinal Turkson from the Vatican, and the
Minister of Agriculture from Nigeria, Dr. Akin Adesina. “To think that I was in Des Moines, Iowa with all of these important people was amazing,” Olson added. In addition
to presenting her research and listening
to speeches by the distinguished
guests, Olson and other conference participants toured a farm in Iowa and packaged food to send to Tanzania. Olson credits the conference for influencing her lifelong career goals. “I am definitely looking at agriculture now as a field of interest.
Sophie Olson
Konnor Slaats-Reikowski
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We Appreciate These Donations to Our Schools(May-October, 2013)
District Wide Donations • County of La Crosse donations
to Farm to School and Wisconsin Partnership Program
• Logan High School Alumni donation for AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Tammy & Wade Stevenson donation to lunch fund
• Gundersen Health System Administrative Services donation of physical education supplies & equipment; Health Science Academy laptops
• Holmen Area Rotary Club donation to Responsibility Retreat
• La Crosse Area Rotary Club donation to Responsibility Retreat
• Rotary Works Foundation donation to Responsibility Retreat
• SSE Music, Inc. donation of learning materials for “Tools for Schools”
• La Crosse Community Foundation donation of health supplies; monetary donation to food pantry
• CenturyLink Employees donation of instruction supplies
• Olivet Beacon of Light Lutheran Church donation to lunch fund
• Oregon Center for Applied Science donation to middle school physical education equipment
• TOSA Foundation donation of video conference equipment
• Quentin & Dawn Lamers donation for AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Charter Communications donation of instructional
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supplies • Firefighters Credit Union
donation of instructional suppliesCentral High School
• Karen & Michael Keil donation for administrative purchases
• Richard Mitchell & Claire Durkopp donation of American Flag
• Mark & Laura Saxton donation of supplies for boys track & field
• La Crosse Community Foundation donation of baseball helmets & field tarps
• Carlene & Dennis Ulrich donation of brick entrance paver
• Christa & Kris Huiras donation of brick entrance paver
• David & Linda Faherty donation of brick entrance paver
• Wal-Mart donation of classroom supplies
• Central High School Booster Club donation of sports apparel & equipment; and uniforms
• Gundersen Health System Sports Medicine donation of AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Sharon Seubert donation to band department
• Walter Verdon donation to band department
• Mary & Joe Alvarado donation to Boys Baseball, Hockey, Girls Softball
• Mark Glendenning & Margaret Webster donation to boys golf, boys swimming, football, boys basketball, boys track & field
• Target, Inc. donation for WKCE testing snacks
• Sam’s Club donation of gift cards for Teacher Reward Program
• Coulee Bank donation to boys & girls track
Emerson Elementary School
• Friends of the Coulee Region RSVP donation of library books and monetary donation to physical education & playground equipment
• Jeanne Johnson donation of LMC books
• Emerson Elementary PTO donation to transportation costs; artist in residence
• Target, Inc. donation of instructional supplies
• Jon & Jane Erickson donation to food pantry
• Darrell & Shelley Dickinson donation to food pantry
• Marvin & Michelle Wanders donation to food pantry
Hamilton Early Learning Center/SOTA I
• Wal-Mart donation of classroom supplies
• Christopher & Diana Durall donation of classroom supplies
• Southside Christian Church donation of classroom supplies
• Nancy Casper donation of classroom supplies
• Kenda Lisney donation of classroom supplies
• Nancy Johnson donation of classroom supplies
• Cabane Locale #830 donation of classroom supplies
• Greg Mader donation of computers
• FSPA (Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration) feeding the Body & Mind
• Anonymous donation to staff development
• SOTA I Steering Committee donation for transportation costs; folk dance residency; field trip
• Annonymous donation to staff development for SOTA I
• La Crosse Community Foundation monetary donation to food pantry
• Target, Inc. donation of instructional supplies
• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse donation for Meghann Todd
• St. Paul’s Lutheran Church donation for social & global mission
• Gundersen Hospice Staff donation of classroom supplies
Hintgen Elementary School
• Hintgen Elementary PTO donation of cameras
• Wal-Mart, Inc. (Southside) donation of instructional supplies
• Sam’s Club gift cards for Teacher Reward Program
• La Crosse Community Foundation monetary donation to food pantry
Lincoln Middle School/SOTA II/Coulee Montessori
• General Mills Box Tops for Education donation of
Honoring our Veterans Students and staff from throughout the School District of La Crosse honored our veterans
in a variety of ways. At Lincoln Middle School students heard from two local veterans about their overseas service. At Longfellow Middle School students filled the
school’s art gallery with tributes to veterans. Many of the district’s elementary schools held Veteran’s Day concerts and invited our veterans and current service men
and women to participate in the events.The School District of La Crosse salutes all who serve our country!
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