April 27, 2017

Volume 2016, Issue 40

Wolf Branch District Newsletter. The newsletter will be distributed by email on Thursday of each week. Submissions for the newsletter are due on or before the Friday prior to the newsletter being sent. All submissions should be emailed to [email protected] To subscribe to the newsletter, go to

http://www.wbsd113.org/ Inside this issue:  Extra Yearbooks for Sale  Westside Optimist Winner  Rotary Club Student of the Month  Illinois Principal Association Winners  Staff Appreciation Week  Flower Day - Middle School  Reporting Absences  Flower Day - Elementary School  Book Fair - Middle School  Book Fair - Elementary School  PTC - Last Skate Night  Upcoming PTC Events  Band Booster Last Meeting  Band Booster Glo Bingo Thank You  Kindergarten Registration  Preschool Registration  Track Schedule  8th Grade Memory Boards

MIDDLE SCHOOL - $24.00 ELEMENTARY $18.00 for Soft Cover $23.00 for Hard Cover Parents can call or send in money with their students.

 James B. Smith Scholarship  PTC Color Run  Camp Wartburg Medical Information  ES & MS School Supplies  Dates to Remember

When Ordering for Elementary Please specify soft or hard cover.

WESTSIDE OPTIMIST AWARD WINNER

Alexis Kannewurf

Alexis Kannewurf; Scott Harres, Wolf Branch School Superintendent

Congratulations to Alexis Kannewurf who was chosen as the Westside Optimist award winner. Alexis is an 8th grader at Wolf Branch Middle School. Alexis´ cheery disposition and ability to think positive in all situations made her the perfect candidate for this award. Alexis was honored on Thursday, April 20th at a luncheon at 4204 West Main.

Rotary Club Student of the Month

Alan Mason We are now in the fifth year of a partnership with the Swansea Rotary Club as they honor a student from Wolf Branch Middle School and High Mount on a monthly basis. The student and his/her parents are honored at a monthly breakfast meeting at the Thompson Center in Swansea. Again this year, Outback Steak house is cosponsoring the event.

Alan Mason is the WBMS honoree for April. Alan was honored at the monthly breakfast meeting at the Thompson Center on April 20th. He received the honor for his leadership, service, and academic achievement. In addition to the award from the Rotary Club, Alan received a gift certificate from Outback Steakhouse.

Ava Krause and Grace LaBlance Illinois Principal Association Honoree’s for Wolf Branch Elementary & Middle Schools

(Left to Right)

Madonna Harris, Elementary School Principal; Ava Krause; Grace LaBlance; Jennifer Poirot, Middle School Dean of Students

Ava Krause is our Illinois Principal Association's honoree this year for Wolf Branch Elementary School. Out of all the 4th graders Ava stood out among her peers due to her tremendous character, hard work, and leadership. She is constantly striving to do the right thing and inspires others around her to be the best they can be. Ava is a wonderful role model for all of our students. She, along with her parents, and Mrs. Harris attended a breakfast ceremony on April 19th honoring Ava and nominees from other area schools. We are excited and proud to have Ava represent Wolf Branch Elementary School.

Grace LaBlance was nominated by the eighth grade team and voted by the middle school teachers to be recognized by the Illinois Principal Association for her great academic endeavors, leadership skills, and outstanding character. A day doesn't go by that Grace isn't seen with a smile on her face. She continues to leads gracefully by example. Grace was recognized at the annual Student Recognition Breakfast at Gateway Center in Collinsville on April 19th. Congratulations to Gracie! We are very proud of her.

NOW IS THE TIME TO THANK OUR ADMINISTRATION, TEACHERS & STAFF FOR DOING A FANTASTIC JOB AT EDUCATING AND MENTORING OUR WB CHILDREN!! During PTC Staff Appreciation Week, we have daily surprises planned for our staff at the Elementary and Middle Schools! In past years, Wolf Branch parents have always been a tremendous help in creating an amazing appreciation week. We have listened to our teachers and are adding in one of their favorites! We would like to ask each family to send in $5 gift cards Or A $5 donation which will be included in staff member gifts during the week. Any financial donation will be used to buy “TeachersPayTeachers” giftcards. If you want to pick up your own $5 gift card some favorites are Bread Co, Target, Starbucks, Subway etc. PLEASE SEND IN YOUR DONATIONS BY MAY 2ND.

Please place the cards/cash donations in a sealed envelope, directed to the school office, in care of Allie Zeisset or Kayla Keck. We will take care of the rest!! Thank you for your generosity!! The Wolf Branch Staff will experience a wonderful week thanks to the love and support we have from the WB families!

Tues., May 9, 2017 Please remember to call the office in the morning if your child WILL NOT be at school.

Main # 618-277-2100 Select the Option for the Absentee Hotline

Please state the reason for their absence. You can also report an absence by e-mailing, anytime to:

Elementary Student [email protected] Middle School Student [email protected]

Fri., May 12, 2017

(Rain Date - Mon., May 15, 2017) Each child is asked to bring a flower to be planted in one of the Wolf Branch gardens.

(ANNUALS ONLY PLEASE!) (No Perennials or House Plants) Flowers need to be brought in on Friday, May 12th, with the child’s name and homeroom marked on container. For those parents/grandparents wishing to help please bring your own gardening tools and gloves and don’t forget to check into the office. The schedule is as follows:

12:15-12:30`

1Y

front of building left of main door

12:30-12:45

1M and 1A

front of building left of main door

12:45-1:00

1Z

front of building left of main door

1:00-1:15

KA and KB

front of school near flagpole

1:15-1:30

KC and KS

front of school near flagpole

1:30-1:45

Second Grade

courtyard (by cafeteria) under tree

1:45-2:00

3G and 3H

front near benches

2:00-2:15

3P and 3R

front of school near WBS

2:15-2:45

Fourth Grade

front of school

If you would like to help or have questions contact: Christi Koester at [email protected] or sign up on “sign up genius” - https://goo.gl/4GYnSN

WOLF BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK FAIR Thru Tues., May 2, 2017 During School Hours until 2:30 p.m. Tues., May 2nd will close at 12:30 p.m.

Shop On-Line Until May 2, 2017 https://goo.gl/h0KRHm

WB Elementary Scholastic Book Fair Preview Days Monday, May 1 8:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.-1:00p.m.

Sale Days Wednesday, May 3 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Friday, May 5 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 8 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 9 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fri., April 28, 2017 PAW PRIDE STORE Elementary and Middle Schools

Fri., May 5, 2017 The LAST Box Top collection for the 2016-17 school year is fast approaching! So clip, sort, count...and send them in! Final submissions must be in the collection boxes by May 5, 2017.

Wed., May 17, 2017 FINAL PTC MEETING 7 p.m. - Elementary School

Come to the LAST Meeting Mon., May 15, 2017 – 7 p.m.

Middle School Band Room

Band Booster Officers Needed 2017/2018 School Year If interested or have questions, please contact: Linda Tessereau – Band Director [email protected] Shelly Eschman - Band Booster President - [email protected]

WOLF BRANCH BAND BOOSTERS would like to THANK all of those who set up/cleaned up, contributed to the sweet shoppe, and supported and attended our recent GLO BINGO.

WE RAISED APPROXIMATELY $3300! Thanks to the following sponsors for GLO BINGO. Please pay special attention to this list of donors--we couldn't have done this without them! IMPACT Strategies; 21st Mortgage Corp-Gateway Region; Edmistone Acupuncture and Chiropractic; Collision XS; Casey's General Store; Miller Music; Kim Stamps Music Studio; Melodic Rhythms; Zeisset Construction; Dr. Kevin Behn, dentist; Ray Lafore Trucking; The Belleville Stags Vintage Base Ball Club; The Walker Family ; The Yee Family; The Dahm Family (Carly and Megan); The Turner Family; The Bigham Family. Raffle donors: The Lincoln Theatre and Abe's Popcorn; Noodles and Company; Freddy's; McCallister's; Jersey Mike's; Powell Symphony Hall; Jimmy John's; Pizza World; Papa Murphy's; CherryBerry; Bel Air Bowl; Penn Station; Pizza Hut; Fazoli's; Firehouse Subs; Dairy Queen; Family Video/Marco's Pizza; Subway; Coldstone Creamery; Steak-n-Shake; Swing City Music; Climb SO Ill; Live Nation Concerts Shelly Eschman and Wendy Christ (co-chairs of Glo Bingo)

SPREAD THE NEWS!!!

FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR Students MUST be 5 years old by September 1, 2017.

REGISTRATION TIMES: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Monday - Friday Elementary Office

Parents need to bring the following: ● CHILD’S CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATE (The one from the hospital cannot be accepted.)

● A PHOTO ID WITH CURRENT ADDRESS ● ONE CURRENT UTILITY BILL

(Credit card bills, bank statements, etc. CANNOT BE ACCEPTED)

● CURRENT REAL ESTATE TAX BILL OR HOMEOWNERS/RENTERS INSURANCE DECLARATION PAGE

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR Students MUST be 4 years old by September 1, 2017.

REGISTRATION TIMES: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Monday - Friday Elementary Office

Parents need to bring the following: ● CHILD’S CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATE (The one from the hospital cannot be accepted.)

● A PHOTO ID WITH CURRENT ADDRESS ● ONE CURRENT UTILITY BILL

(Credit card bills, bank statements, etc. CANNOT BE ACCEPTED)

A $50 Registration Fee is Due at Registration

2017 Track Schedule ● March 30th at Wolf Branch 4 p.m. ● April 6th at Wolf Branch 4 p.m.

● April 11th at Wolf Branch 4 p.m. ● April 18th at Belle Valley 4 p.m. ● April 20th - FEEDER RELAYS at Belleville West 1 p.m. ● April 22nd at Freeburg High School 10 a.m. ● April 27th at Whiteside 4 p.m. ● May 2nd at Belle Valley Regionals 12 p.m. ● May 9th - Girls Feeder meet 3 p.m. ● May 10th - Boys Feeder meet 3 p.m. ● May 13th - State Meet As of 3/31/17

The Following Pictures are Needed of Your 8th Grader: 1. K & 8th Board

* Copies only - Pictures

WILL NOT be returned*

one (1) kindergarten picture & one (1) 8th grade picture of each student (please put names on back of pictures)

**** PLEASE SEND IN WALLET SIZE ONLY **** 2. 8th Grade Memory Baords: * Copies only - Pictures WILL

NOT be returned*

GROUP PICTURES

Memory boards of from K thru 8th grade will be displayed in the school hallways starting in May. Then will be moved to the entry hallway the day of graduation. These pictures of your 8th grader and CLASSMATES can be from ANY grade or school event.

3. 8th GRADE VIDEO * Copies only - Pictures, DVD, Thumb Drives

WILL NOT be returned*

Will show their time at Wolf Branch from Kindergarten through 8th Grade .

GROUP pictures work best for the video.

Please put on DVD or Thumb Drive.

PLEASE SEND IN YOUR PHOTOS BY TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

MAY 1st

(We will not be able to get your Child’s Pictures in After This Date) Any Questions, please contact:

Stacey Fournier - [email protected] Lynette Schanuel - [email protected]

Wolf Branch Association of Teachers Wolf Branch School

Local #6117 IFT-AFT 410 Huntwood Road

Swansea, IL 62226

DR. JAMES B. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP In honor of Dr. Smith’s thirty-two years of dedicated service to Wolf Branch students and community, the W.B.A.T., Local 6117, established the DR. JAMES B. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP. Wolf Branch graduates are eligible to apply for a non-renewable, five hundred dollar grant to be used for higher education as a full-time student. Please return the following items in a cover jacket: application form, essay, a letter of recommendation, a recent snapshot, and a copy of your high school transcript to W.B.A.T. Scholarship Committee, % Theresa Rhoderick, 125 Huntwood Road, Swansea, IL 62226, no later than April 28, 2017. Applicants will be notified in May of the committee’s decision. PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: _____________________________________________Date:_____________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________ City:________________________________State:_________________Zip:_______________ Phone:______________________________ Birth Date:_______________________________ Name of Parent(s):_____________________________________________________________ Address (if different from above):_________________________________________________ Occupation of Father:___________________________________________________________ Occupation of Mother:__________________________________________________________ Number of Children in Family:______________________ Ages:________________________ EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE High School(s) attended:________________________________________________________ Cumulative G.P.A:_____________ Class Rank:_____________ ACT Score:______________ Extra-curricular Activities: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Honors and/or Awards received in High School: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ University or College that you will be attending: _____________________________________ Address of University of College: _________________________________________________ Area(s) of Interest: _____________________________________________________________ CHARACTER REFERENCES (other than relatives) Name

Address

Phone

1. __________________________

_____________________________ _______________

2. __________________________

_____________________________ _______________

3. __________________________

_____________________________ _______________

DIRECTIONS FOR ESSAY Serving as a teacher and administrator, Dr. Smith impacted the lives of many children and educators. His philosophy for living can be summed up in his motto: Those who work hard play hard; those who don’t work don’t play! His actions reflected his philosophy and set an example for others. On a separate sheet of paper, compose an essay honoring a person who has had a significant impact on your life. The typed essay should not exceed 250 words. Applicant hereby agrees to the following conditions of the grant: o W.B.A.T., Local 6117, is the sole judge in awarding this grant. o Scholarship is non-renewable. o If applicant does not attend college full time for the 2017-2018 academic year, applicant is responsible for repaying grant money in full to W.B.A.T. within 30 days of dropping full time status. Date:__________________ Signature of Applicant:_________________________________ Page 2-James B. Smith Scholarship

join the fun! The color run is open to everyone! Come out and have a great time while supporting our school!

a color

run for all

our great new fundraising event This year, we will be hosting our own school color run! This is an exciting new program that will help create awareness for healthy living, raise funds, and is sure to be a blast!

There is no time limit and you can run, jog, or walk at your own pace! Bring the whole family!

April 29th, 2017 8:00am Wolf Branch Middle School 410 Huntwood Rd. Swansea, IL 62226 WB DIST 113 Webpage: click on PTC link For online Registration/Informaiton

Wolf Branch 8th Grade Trip Camp Wartburg May 11 & May 12, 2017

Any eighth grade student going to Camp Wartburg, who need to take medicine on a daily basis, must have a medication form signed by both the parents and the doctor. The medicine must also be in its original bottle, with the child’s name, name of the medication, and when he/she is to take it. There will be no exceptions. If your child does not have a medication form on file at school, they will not be able to take their medicine with them to Camp Wartburg. This includes any over the counter medicine such as Tylenol, Motrin, Aleve, etc. The school will provide the Tylenol, Motrin, Tums and Aleve. The parents will have to come to Camp Wartburg to give their children any medicine that they may need if the proper forms are not in the nurse’s office. If your child already has a form on file in the nurse’s office, you will not need a new one unless they need other medication than what is on the form. The form needs to be in the nurse’s office at least 4 days before the students leave for Camp Wartburg and the medicine must be in the nurse’s office the day before they leave. If you have any questions you may call me at 277-2100 ext 309.

Debbie Joelner MS Nurse

Medication Form https://goo.gl/AT9rh8

SCHOOL SUPPLIES Plan on ordering a school supply kit?! WOLF BRANCH ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS are offering school supply kits for the 2017-2018 School Year. We have given The Write Stuff company our supply list and they will package a custom kit for your student. The kits provide necessary school supplies (everything above dotted line on school supply list) for the upcoming school year. Online ordering is available until APRIL Kits will be distributed at Open House or on the first day of school.

28th.

To Order: 

Go to The Write-Stuff website: www.write-stuff.com

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Click on tab “Shop: School Kits & Supplies”

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Enter “Wolf Branch” in “Find Your School”

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Choose “Wolf Branch Elementary” or “Wolf Branch Middle School”

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You will then be able to choose your grade level, enter student name and submit credit card information.

If you have any questions, please contact: Carol Pulse at [email protected] for Elementary School Machell Croyle at [email protected] for Middle School

Phone: 1-800-871-8546

Fax: 1-630-365-4415

Email: [email protected]

Important Dates to Remember April 24 - May 2, 2017

Middle School - BOOK FAIR

April 28, 2017

James B. Smith Scholarship Forms Due

April 28, 2017

Paw Pride Store - Elementary & Middle

April 28, 2017

Last Day to Order School Supplies ON-LINE

April 29, 2017

PTC Color Run

May 1, 2017

LAST DAY to Turn in Pictures for Memory Boards for the 8th Grade Class

May 1 - 5th, 2017

Staff Appreciation Week

May 3 - 9, 2017

Elementary School Book Fair

May 5, 2017

Last Box Top Submission

May 9, 2017

Middle School Flower Day

May 11 & 12, 2017

Camp Wartburg - 8th Grade Students

May 12, 2017

Elementary School Flower Day

May 15, 2017

Final Band Booster Meeting of 2016/2017 - 7 p.m.

May 17, 2017

Final PTC Meeting for 2016/2017 - 7 p.m. ES

May 24, 2017

Field Day

May 25, 2017

Honor’s Day Program

GRADUATION

May 25, 2017

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