Willow River’s Tower Garden has moved on to Mrs. Jackson’s 4th grade class. We’re excited to see what sprouts!
Sprouting Success – Willow’s Tower Garden
Middle School Hosts 4th Grade Book Buddies
Hudson Middle School 6th graders from Raider Blue have begun hosting 4th graders from Hudson Prairie Elementary for monthly community building. Time together is focused on practicing character traits or themes using books/video clips, chanting quotes, and creating projects. Not only are 4th grade students able to enjoy activities with a partner from the Middle School, they are also becoming more aware of the building and teachers they will experience when they transition to 6th grade. Our 6th grade students also gain important leadership skills.
The recent group read the book, “Snowflake Bentley,” by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. The story highlights how each snowflake is unique. Activities and discussions centered around ideas like:
- “Every avalanche starts with just one snowflake.
- “Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.” ~ Vesta M. Kelly
HHS Graduate Shares His Work As Ceramics Artist
Ceramics artist and Hudson High School graduate Dane Hodges, held a ceramics and sculpture workshop at the High School for students in the Ceramics and Sculpture classes. Dane held the all day workshop in coordination with Hudson High School art teachers Jason Lund and Nick Koss.
During the workshop, Dane presented a slideshow of his artwork from his high school days to the present. He discussed his art background and detailed his artistic style progression over the years. Dane provided several live demonstrations for the High School art students including throwing pots of varying sizes on the potter’s wheel and how to alter or sculpt pots after they have been taken off the wheel.
Dane graduated from Hudson High School in 2007. While attending Hudson High School, Dane took art classes from all three of the current art teachers, Mary Muchlinski, Jason Lund and Nick Koss. Dane majored in Ceramics and Art Education at the University of Wisconsin – Stout. In addition to being a professional ceramics artist, Dane teaches art at Columbia Heights Middle School in Minnesota.
Hudson Prairie Needs You!
Have you ever considered being part of the Hudson Prairie Team as an educational assistant, noon duty supervisor, crossing guard, or substitute teacher?
If so, we would like to invite you to an informational session on Monday, January 13th, from 6-7 PM in the Hudson Prairie Media Center.
We will be explain the steps that will need to be taken for employment with the Hudson School District as well as descriptions of the different job positions or any training necessary. This is a great opportunity to get to inquire about ways to become more involved from subbing to volunteering etc.
We are really looking forward to meeting. Following this meeting please feel free to stay for our bi-monthly PTO meeting to learn more about what our Parent Group has to offer.
RSVP at: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeyywB9ZrQLQuiwsO…/viewform
4K Registration and Kindergarten Information
The Hudson School District is holding its District-wide 4K Registration and Kindergarten Information night for the 2020-2021 school year.
- Tuesday, January 21, 2020
- 4:30 – 6:30 PM
- Hudson Prairie Elementary School, 1400 Carmichael Road
What do I need to complete my child’s registration?
- Proof of residency and a copy of current immunizations
- District registration and partner site registration are both required for 4K.
This evening is optional for incoming Kindergarten families. There will be staff available to answer questions. If your child has not been part of a Hudson 4K program, Kindergarten registration begins online by clicking here.
If you have questions, you may contact one of the following elementary schools or the Hudson Community 4K Program:
- EP Rock Elementary School: 715.377.3840
- Houlton Elementary School: 715.377.3850
- Hudson Prairie Elementary School: 715.377.3860
- North Hudson Elementary School: 715.377.3870
- River Crest Elementary School: 715.377.3890
- Willow River Elementary School: 715.377.3880
- Hudson Community 4K Program: 715.377.3850; ext. 2321
Take Your Legislator to Work
As part of the School District’s Access and Transition Program that works to increase employment for youth with disabilities, our students invited their legislators to work last month. Senator Patty Schachtner and Representative Shannon Zimmerman joined the students at their various worksites including Knoke’s Chocolates, Croix Gear, and Christian Community Homes.
Did you know…
- People with disabilities have a 48% higher tenure at their jobs as compared to their peers.
- People with disabilities have 34% fewer safety accidents.
- Absenteeism is 40% less than that of their peers.
- 90% of people with disabilities perform equal to, or better than that of their peers.
Are you a community partner who wants to get involved with this amazing program? Contact Robin Rivard at rivardre@hudsonraiders.org.
