November Menus
11-15-2019 Willow River News
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District News
Safety Drills
Please click here to read Principal Osterhues’ letter to families regarding safety drills.
School-wide Fundraiser – Glow Fun Run, Nov. 22nd
Willow River Elementary School is trying a new school-wide fundraiser this year with Boosterthon. This is an All-School Glow Fun Run that will take place on Friday, Nov. 22, during the school day. Students will be getting pledges based on the number of laps they can run during the event. We will be kicking off our Fun Run on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Pledging is now open – click here! Thanks for your support!
NOW HIRING! Noon Duty Supervisor
Like working with children? Want to earn extra money? This one-hour/day position supervises our students outside during lunch recess. We would love to have you join our team! Click here to apply.
Communicating Student Absences
Please call the Attendance Line (715-377-3882) if your child will be absent or arriving late to school. Hudson’s elementary schools do not have online attendance reporting.
- You must call the Attendance Line each day your child is absent, unless you have submitted a Family Vacation Form.
- Please send a written note with your child when they return to school.
- The Family Vacation Form should be turned in to the school office no later than one week prior to your child’s absence.
- A child will be recorded as absent a half day if he/she arrives at school after 10:00 AM or leaves prior to 2:00 PM.
OPERATION HELP – CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN
Registration starts October 21st.
Deadline to sign-up is November 22nd!
Sign-up online at www.operationhelpstcroix.org
Operation Help Christmas Campaign provides Christmas gifts for children birth to age 18 (if still in high school). This program is only for residents of the Hudson School District. Click here for a flyer about the program.
Distribution of gifts will be Thursday, December 5th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (502 County Road UU in Hudson) from 2:00 -7:00 p.m. YOU MUST BRING A CURRENT BILL ADDRESSED TO YOUR FAMILY AND A PICTURE ID TO PICK UP YOUR GIFTS.
If you need help signing up or have questions about the program, please call Operation Help’s office at 715-386-0881.
November Newsletters:
- Reading Connection – Beginning Edition
- Math & Science Connection – Intermediate Edition
- It’s Fun to Write
Youth Mental Health First Aid, Jan. 11 & 18 or Feb. 8 & 15
This is a free course that will teach you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Click here for more details.
Bridging Brighter Smiles Dental Clinic – Nov. 20th!
Bridging Brighter Smiles will be at Willow River on Monday, November 20th. This school-based dental program provides preventative dental care right at Hudson schools for students in grades 4K through 12th grade!
Services Provided Include:
- Oral Screenings
- Cleanings
- Fluoride Varnish Applications
- Dental Sealants (Prevents Cavities)
- Dental Health Education
- Referral Assistance
If you are interested in enrolling in this dental program, please click here for more information.