Wilson Wildcats PTO Newsletter
April 2010
A Note from your PTO President…
Upcoming Events
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April 1-Deadline to
Order Yearbooks
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April 2-9-Spring
Break (enjoy!)
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April 6-School
Board Elections
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April 12-School
Resumes
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April 14-PTO
Meeting @ 9am
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April 15-MTEF
Spring Raffle
Begins
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April 15-VOICES
Parent Chat @
HHS from 9:3011am
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April 16-4th Grade
PPI Fun Night @
HHS from 7-9pm
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April 19-Deadline
for Excellence in
Teaching Award
Nominations
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April 19-23-Earth
Week Celebration
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April 22-Local
Market Vendor
Orders Due
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April 23-Art
Gallery (5-6pm)
and Movie Night
(6pm showing of
WallE)
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April 26-Board of
Education Meeting
@ HHS at 7pm
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May 3-7-Staff
Appreciation Week
March was a nice easy month! I hope
you got to enjoy the sunny days!
We are officially paperless (mostly)!
What a perfect month to start our online Thursday Folders and Newsletter.
No more parents stuffing folder on
Thursday mornings and no more piles of
paper to recycle! Please help your
friends to remember to look for Folder
Items each week! You will be
reminded with an e-mail from "Alert
Now" from the school each week.
Previous folders are available on-line as
well as all the Newsletters!
As you know Fun Fair brought in
$14,000 for Wilson and we are working
with Mrs. Sulsberger to decide how best
to use these funds!
Admiral's Night was tons of fun and
enjoyed by all who attended...Thank
you to Wendy Zeller for chairing this
event!
Don't forget to vote for the open School
Board Positions! Elections are over
Spring Break...absentee ballots are
available at City Hall and it only takes
5 minutes to vote!
Wilson Elementary School
11001 N. Buntrock Road
Mequon, WI 53092
Phone:
(262) 238-4600
A place to learn, love,
laugh, and live.
We’re on the Web!
www.mtsd.k12.wi.us/Wilson
Spring Raffle to benefit the Mequon
Thiensville Education Foundation is right
after Break! Buy for family and friends!
There will be a winner from each school
this year!!!
Secretary's Day is Wednesday April 21st.
Stop in and give Mrs. Stadler and Mrs.
Skopek an extra special THANKS on their
Special Day!
The Earth Day Committee has put a great
deal of time and effort into the upcoming
events for school. I really loved getting the
Farm Fresh Altas and look forward to
ordering some "local fare"! The display in
the lobby is beautiful with examples of all
the items you can order. A huge thanks to
May Hsu and Julie Dahms for all their hard
work and planning!
Arts Day Gallery Night will be a showcase
for recycled art prepared by each student
during Art Class with Mrs. Plotkin. Thanks
to Leona Nelson and Mrs. Plotkin for
bringing this night to life!
Continued on page 2
Contents
President’s Note
1&2
Upcoming Events
1
Principal’s Corner
2
Earth Day 2010
3-6
Art Gallery & Movie Night
7
VOICES Parent Chat
8
Wilson Givebacks Programs 9
Wilson Goes to the Admirals 10
Online Lunch Account 11 & 12
Microwave Donation
12
Food Service Newsletter
13
Wilson Yard Sale
14
Newsletter Deadline
14
Steffen PTO News-5th Grade 15
Tartan Ball Wrap-Up
16
MTEF Spring Raffle
17
Vote April 6th
18
MTEF Teaching Awards
19
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Wilson Principal’s Corner
Greetings to Parents, Students, Staff
and Families! I couldn’t believe it when
just a few days ago I was writing an
email to staff asking for feedback on
the schedule for next year! It seems as
if we’ve just started, and yet we are
already making preparations for the
2010-2011 school year.
As you have probably noticed, our
students are a little excited about the
changing weather. While we are all
happy the snow has disappeared, I do
ask that parents are conscientious of
the unpredictability of temperatures.
We would like to see students dressed
appropriately, particularly as it may not
hit the predicted daily “highs” in time
for recess. Please make sure your
son/daughter is either bringing or
wearing pants, and that they have coats
with them. We certainly appreciate
your assistance in this!
Upcoming events include an author visit
for kindergarten, first and second
graders, as well as a second semester
movie night coupled with a student art
gallery. Please remember that this is a
family event, and students may not be
dropped off. So bring a blanket, put on
some comfy clothes and spend a little
time at Wilson. It’s a great place to be!
Go Wildcats!
Jocelyn Sulsberger, Principal
President’s Note (continued from page 1)
Movie Night! Don't forget to stay for
Disney/Pixar's "WALL-E" after the
Gallery Night! We will be raffling off
Spirit Wear, Green Grocery Bags, and
Olympian Signed t-shirts that night.
Simply enter your name at the
POPCORN TABLE and winners will be
posted in the lobby for immediate
prize pick-up follow the end of the
movie! Please keep in mind that
there will be no food except popcorn
sold that night and only water will be
allowed in the gym...Parents, your
help in chaperoning your children will
allow us to offer this event again in
the future! THANK YOU!
Staff Appreciation Week is the
first week in MAY! May 3 - 7.
Keep an eye open for what is
happening each day that week so
your children can participate!
Also, if you have an item to
donate to the Staff Raffle please
drop it off in the office with your
name and contact information!
Our goal each year is to have an
item for every staff
member...over 70 staff members
keep our school functioning and
our children sharp! So keep the
donations coming:) We do have
several male staff members so if
you have something special for
our guys, bring it! THANKS
everyone! The staff look
forward to this week every year!
Have a lovely Spring Break!
Enjoy your family!
As always, thank you for
allowing me to be a part of your
child's educational memories!
Go WILDCATS!
Traci Cain
Wilson PTO President
[email protected]
[email protected]
262-617-2905
Last Chance to Order Your Yearbook—April 1st!!
The list of those that pre-ordered their yearbooks at registration went home in last week’s
Thursday folders. If you have not yet purchased a yearbook you still have a chance to do so. The
deadline is April 1st, the cost is $15.00, and it's a 52 page colored yearbook. No exceptions after
April 1st. The order will be placed and we will be ordering just a couple of extra copies this year
due to cost reasons. Please contact Allison Barbiere at [email protected] with questions.
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Wilson Earth Day 2010 Celebration
Earth Day is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s
environment and is celebrated each year on April 22nd. Wilson’s Earth Day Committee has
organized the following events and activities during the month of April for Wilson School
families to come together in celebration of Earth Day.
Gallery Night (Earth Day & Arts Day), Friday, April 23:
Mark your calendars and put your creative energies to use by making an awesome art
project out of recycled/reused materials for Wilson’s Arts Day Gallery Night.
Maximum size for all entries is 12” x 14” and projects are due at school by Earth Day, Thursday, April 22.
Each project will be on display at the Arts Day Gallery on April 23rd.
*Sculptor Seth Tyler (Mequon) will have some of his unique art work made of scrap metal on display in the lobby.
Eco Facts: As a nation we recycle approximately 32% of our waste.
Movie Night-Friday, April 23:
Wilson’s Spring Movie Night will be held in conjunction with the Gallery Night and will feature the movie WALL-E,
a movie about a wide-eyed robot named WALL-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) who realizes that he
has stumbled onto a secret that could save planet Earth, and once again make the ravaged planet safe for all
humankind.
Weather permitting, come early and enjoy a walk through Wilson’s Garvey Woods before the movie!
Eco Fact: Regular experiences out in nature provide benefits like, relaxation, stress reduction, improved feelings
of spirituality and peace, physical exercise and an opportunity for some old-fashioned family fun!
Old Battery Collection Drive:
Start sending in both rechargeable and non-rechargeable old used batteries for the Wilson Student Councilsponsored Battery Collection. This project will run throughout the month of April to see which class collects the
most batteries, which will be recycled at Batteries Plus. A popcorn party will be awarded to the class who
collects the most batteries (by weight). Watch the poster in the lobby to see where your class ranks.
Eco Fact: Batteries contain mercury and cadmium, heavy metals that are toxic chemicals and should always be
disposed of at a hazardous waste facility. Switch to rechargeable batteries and eventually recycle them.
Wilson Clean-Up:
During Earth Week, April 19-23, each grade level will have a specific area of the school grounds, including Garvey
Woods and the school prairie, to clean up after the long winter. Dates and times will vary according to each
teacher's schedule. Ask your student (s) how their class has participated in the school clean-up.
Eco Fact: Involvement with community projects improves quality of life & neighborhood satisfaction, expands
social networks, and provides a sense of pride and ownership in ones surroundings.
MTSD Energy Cost Avoidance Program:
Did you know?........in September 2005, the MTSD implemented an Energy Cost Avoidance Program which has
resulted in a 47% decrease in electrical use and 21% decrease in natural gas use within the past 5 years. This
equates to a total energy decrease of 34% resulting in a savings at Wilson School alone of $122,386! The
money saved has been applied towards the increased cost of energy that has more than doubled during this
period of time. This was accomplished by implementation of computerized digital temperature controls in each
room that adjusts for time of day, time of year, and outside air temperatures. Hallway light fixtures were
updated with new, energy efficient models; and, most importantly, by changing human habits regarding energy
use. Support of our schools’ energy reduction program relies on the cooperation of everyone using our buildings.
Eco Facts: By turning down your central heating thermostat one degree, fuel consumption is cut by as much as
10%. Insulating your attic reduces the amount of energy loss in most houses by up to 20%.
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Local Earth Friendly Events for the Family:
2010 Mequon-Thiensville Community Spring Cleanup
Saturday, April 24th from 8:30am-Noon. Meet at Thiensville Village Park.
Registration 8:30-9:30am for assignment to a specific site (parks, rivers, trails, roads).
Wear old clothes and boots. Trash bags, cotton gloves and water provided.
For info or large groups (scouts, clubs, schools) contact: Jim Gennrich at 262-242-3137 or
[email protected].
Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful (www.kgmb.org)
Green Living Festival: Saturday, March 27th from 10am-3pm at the Mitchell Park Domes
Riveredge Nature Center in Newburg, WI (www.riveredge.us)
Maple Sugar Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, March 28th from 9am-1pm
Searching for Spring: Saturday, April 10th from 1pm-2:30pm
Earth Day Work and Learn: Saturday, April 24th from 9am – Noon
Trash into Treasure: Practical Plastic Creations: Sunday, April 24th from 1pm-3:30pm
Urban Ecology Center in Milwaukee (www.urbanecologycenter.org)
Meet the Farmers Open House: Saturday, March 13th from 12pm -4pm
Earth Day Festival: April 24th from 12pm-4pm, held in Riverside Park
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (www.schlitzauduboncenter.com)
Check the website in late March for more details and for the April calendar.
Local Refuse & Recycling Services:
Item
Used Motor Oil
Mequon
Deposit behind the city Maintenance Shop
located at 6300 W. Mequon Road
Thiensville
Deposit at the tank located at Dept. of
Public Works behind Post Office
Brush & Yard Waste
Drop off at the Mequon Brush & Yard Waste
Site located on Bonniwell Road across from
Mee Kwon Golf Course. Permits required.
Pick one up from City Hall for $20.
Drop off at Dept. of Public Works
behind the Post Office on West
Freistadt Road.
Purchase a gate card for $10 from
Village Hall.
Household Hazardous Waste
(paint, varnish,
Take to Onyx Environmental Services in
Port Washington, 1275 Mineral Springs
Drive. Fees based on item & quantity. Call
262-243-8998 for more info.
Same for Mequon & Thiensville
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Take to any Menards, Outpost Natural Foods, Boehlke Ace Hardware (Mequon),
Beyer’s True Value Hardware (Cedarburg)
Rechargeable Batteries & Cell
Phones
Take to any Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobile or US Cellular stores, Mequon Ace
Hardware, Batteries Plus, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Sears, Office Depot, Radio Shack or
Staples Store; or go to www.call2recycle.org; www.collectivegood.com
Do you want to recycle something but don’t know where? For a location nearest you go to:
www.Earth911.com or www.kab.org (Keep America Beautiful)
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Local Market Vendor Info:
(All items on display in Wilson’s Lobby)
For every dollar spent locally, $.68 remains within the community which strengthens and supports our local economy.
Buying locally conserves fuel, reduces pollution and supports the local economy.
Think Globally, Buy Locally!
Hemken Honey Company
Hemken Co. is a small, family honey producer established in 1996. The honey is
[email protected]
produced from hives in southeastern Wisconsin. They work hard to promote the
Big Bend, WI
art of beekeeping and use of local honey. Andy is the President of the
Milwaukee Waukesha Beekeepers Assoc, the local club of the WI Honey
Producers Assoc.
(donating 10% of proceeds to Wilson)
Riveredge Nature Center
Riveredge Nature Center was one of the first and today’s largest nature centers
www.riveredge.us
in southeastern Wisconsin. It consists of 370 acres of natural sanctuary and was
Saukville
incorporated in January 1968 as a non-profit organization. March is maple
sugarin’ season & Riveredge taps its maple trees to make its own syrup.
(donating Native Wisconsin wildflower seedlings to Wilson)
Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters
Since 1996, Fiddleheads has been a family-owned and operated wholesale and
www.fiddleheadscoffee.com
retail coffee business that a operates three cafés in Ozaukee County. They first
Mequon, Thiensville, Cedarburg
started with a café in Thiensville located in an historic 1830s cobbler’s cottage
on the Milwaukee River. “For all our customers we roast to order, not to
inventory.”
(donating 20% of proceeds to Wilson)
Mila’s European Bakery
For over 25 years Mila's European Bakery has been providing a full line of quality
www.milasbakery.com
homemade baked goods. Mila's philosophy is to use the best ingredients to
Thiensville
make the finest products.
4” diameter Earth Frosted Sugar Cookie & 1 lb. Homemade Granola Contains: oats, rice cereal, honey, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon & oil.
**Items are processed in a facility that uses nuts.
(Special one-time pricing and donating % of proceeds to Wilson)
The Conscious Bath Company
Local producers of handcrafted bar soap made with Certified Organic vegetable
www.ConsciousBath.com
oils, butters and herbs. They offer 14 scents, which are derived from pure,
Thiensville
plant-based essential oils. Soap that's good for you AND the environment.
(donating 25% of proceeds to Wilson)
Glaze Pottery
Glaze is a paint your own pottery and glass fusing studio. They are located in
www.glazepottery.com
historic downtown Cedarburg. Glaze is a hands-on art studio offering 4 types of
Cedarburg
art medium. *** The Wilson logo clay magnet (2.5” diameter) & animal/insect
imprint clay pendant/necklace (~1” diameter) will be handmade by Earth Day
committee members & Glaze staff.
(Special one-time pricing and donating % of proceeds to Wilson)
Wilson Earth Day Discount
Olive Fine Organic Living
www.OliveOrganic.org
Mequon Pavilions
Lillies Goods
www.LilliesGoods.com
Cedarburg
Get Centered
www.GetCenteredllc.com
Thiensville
Slowpokes Natural Food Store
www.slowpokeslocalfood.com
Grafton
Eco-Chic Shopping. Offering Wilson Earth Day 10% Discount during the week
of Earth Day: April 19-25, 2010.
Eco-Friendly and Fair Trade goods from around the world.
Offering Wilson Earth Day 10% Discount during the week of Earth Day:
April 19-25, 2010.
Offering Wilson Earth Day 10% Discount on all purchases in the Eco-Friendly
Gift Shop during the week of Earth Day: April 19-25, 2010.
Offering a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to be used toward purchase of
locally-grown, 100% pasture-fed meats. Visit the store and leave your name &
phone number during the week of Earth Day: April 19-25, 2010. Winner will be
announced at the end of that week.
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Local Market Vendor Order Form
All proceeds will be applied toward eco-friendly beautification projects at Wilson School.
Student’s Name: _____________________________ Grade: ______________
Teacher: __________________________________________
Parent’s Name: ____________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________
Item
^ Riveredge Nature Center
Maple Syrup
(packaged in glass bottles)
+ Mila’s Frosted Sugar Cookie
+ Mila’s Homemade Granola
+ Glaze Wilson Logo Clay Magnet
+ Glaze Clay Pendant/ Necklace
(includes cotton cording & 2 glass
beads)
= Hemken Honey Sticks
Honey Bear
Honey Squeeze Bottle
= The Conscious Bath Company
Certified Organic Handmade
Soap
= Fiddleheads Coffee:
Brazil Carmo De Minas
(medium roast/medium body)
Decaf Costa Rica
(dark roast/medium body)
El Salvador Matalapa
(light roast/full body)
New Guinea Papua Kuta
(dark roast/medium to full body)
Sumatra Mandheling
(dark roast/heavy bodied)
Price
$7.00 / 8 oz.
$10.00 / 12 oz.
$13.00 / 16 oz.
$2.00 each
$4.50 / 1 lb
$5.00 each
$3.50 each
Quantity Desired
Butterfly ______
Elephant ______
Owl
______
Total*
Bee ______
Frog ______
Turtle ______
$1.00/10 sticks
$4.00 / 12 oz.
$7.50 / 1.5 lb
$7.00 per bar
Lavender Peppermint___
French Green Clay___
Cinnamon Swirl___
Patchouli Hemp___
Dog Shampoo___
Calendula & Aloe___
Anise___
Camp___
Tangerine___
Lemongrass___
Grapefruit___
Mint___
$11.05/lb
$10.60/lb
$10.25/lb
$10.00/lb
$10.00/lb
Toddler (T4) ______
Adult Sm ______
= Earth Tie Dye T-Shirt
$13.00 each
Youth Sm ______
Adult M ______
100% organic cotton
Youth M
______
Adult L ______
front & back identical
Youth L
______
Adult XL ______
navy purple shirt with blue, green,
Youth XL ______
white earth tie dyed in the center
Ladies Sm ______
Ladies L ______
(runs small, best to order up 1 size)
Ladies M
______
Ladies XL ______
^ wildflower/seedling donation
+ special price & percentage back
Order Total:
= percentage of proceeds back to PTO
*Please write one check made payable to: Wilson PTO
Orders Due: Thursday, April 22, 2010 --- Return forms & payment to Wilson Office
Select: Order sent home w/student 5/21/10
-orLobby pickup 5/24/10, 4-5:30pm
$
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VOICES Parent Chat
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Wilson Givebacks Program Continues
Throughout the School Year
Announcing A New Giveback Opportunity!
RJ Heating has announced that they will donate 3% of the profits they receive on business from Wilson
families back to the Wilson PTO. Please mention the Wilson PTO when contacting RJ Heating. RJ Heating can
help you out with all your Heating, Air Conditioning and Duct Cleaning needs.
RJ Heating and Air Conditioning 262-242-5728
Thank you to Wilson parents Julius and Erin Hopfensperger for this generous offer.
And remember other Wilson PTO Givebacks
opportunities……..
Pick n’ Save – “We Care Program”
When you shop at Pick ‘n Save and use your advantage card, money will be donated to Wilson. (Usually over
$200 quarterly!) Register at any store and designate Wilson as your charity. Wilson’s We Care number is
937840.
Target – “Take Charge of Education”
If you have a Target VISA – 1% of qualifying purchases at Target and ½% of purchases outside of Target goes to
Wilson. Cardholders can visit Target.com/tcoe, call 1-800-316-6142 or log on to kiosks at Target to enroll.
Wilson ID # 108873.
Box Tops
Wilson gets 10 cents for each box top. Products include: General Mills Cereals, Pillsbury, Yoplait, Hamburger
Helper, Betty Crocker, Fruit Flavored Snacks and Fruit Roll Ups, Nature Valley Granola Bars, Huggies, Ziploc,
Cottonelle, Scott, Hefty, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Nestle Juice
Campbell’s Products
Milk Caps
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Wilson Goes to the Admirals
March 7th was a great afternoon for the Wilson students and their families who attended the Milwaukee Admirals
take on the Peoria Rivermen. It ended, unfortunately with a loss for our Admirals, but was a big win for Wilson
School as 186 tickets were sold! Our kids did a great job representing their school in singing a heartfelt
rendition of our National Anthem. Many thanks to Mrs. Krumenauer and her student teacher, Ms. Albers, for
preparing them so well! Prior to game day, Roscoe (the Admirals mascot) came to visit the students during all
three lunch hours. He even filled in for Mrs. Sulsberger in her absence! Thanks again Wilson for another
successful fundraiser!
Wendy Zeller
PTO Chair
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LUNCH ACCOUNT AVAILABLE ONLINE
Dear Parents/Guardians:
With current national attention being focused on children’s health and wellness issues, Mequon-Thiensville School
District’s Food Service Department is excited to provide parents a convenient, easy and secure online prepayment
service to deposit money into your child’s school meal account at any time. This service also provides parents the
ability to view or print your child’s account balance through a web site called MyNutrikids.com. By having money in
each child’s account prior to entering the cafeteria, we find the lunch lines move along much faster so your child has
more time to eat and be with friends. Access to setup accounts and begin depositing online becomes available on
Thursday, March 25, 2010.
To access these services:
1. Simply go to the district web site at www.mtsd.k12.wi.us
2. In the “Parents Quick Links” box at the right, Click on Food Services link
3. Click on the MyNutrikids.com link. From this site you will create your account and add money to your
child’s school meal account. All you need is your child’s name, student ID number (same number your
child has been using) and school ZIP code. The instructions listed on the next page will guide you
through the easy online account set up process.
Things to know:
If you have more than one child in the District you can handle all online prepayments from the same online
account.
Payments may be made through an existing PayPal account or with a major credit or debit card.
In order to use the online prepayment service, a small convenience fee for each transaction will be
assessed to cover the bank fees. The convenience fee is $1.75 per deposit transaction. Parents placing
money into multiple meal accounts will only be assessed the $1.75 fee once per deposit transaction.
Mequon-Thiensville School District will not profit from the use of this site.
We are very excited to offer these new services which are in direct alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan/Safe
and Healthy Environments priority, and are confident this new system will benefit you, your child and our District.
However, if you choose not to take advantage of the online prepayment service you may continue to make advance
payments via check, made payable to the school your child attends, along with having the student ID located on the
memo line of your check. In order for a deposit to be credited to the child’s account same day, deposits must be
dropped off in the school’s office, food service basket by the time school starts for the day. Cafeteria managers pick
up after school begins and will post and deposit to the child’s account same day. Please write your child’s full
name(s) and Student ID(s) on the memo line of the check. In an effort to reduce paper cost, envelopes will only be
used for when a cash deposit is necessary. If cash is being deposited, please write on the front of the envelope, the
child’s full name(s) and Student ID(s) in order to receive accurate credit to your account.
If you have any questions about these new services, please feel free to contact my office at 262.238.5648.
Best Regards,
Melissa Pementel
Food Service Director
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Registering for MyNutrikids.com
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You will first need your child’s student ID number; you may get this number by contacting your child’s school
or contacting my office. (This is the pin number or ID number your child has been using even in the old
system. Student’s with alternative numbers given through the food service office, please call our
office to re-verify numbers)
Go to the district website at www.mtsd.k12.wi.us, in the “Parents Quick Links” box at the right, click on Food
Services link, then click on the link to MyNutrikids.com OR go to www.MyNutrikids.com.
Click Sign Up and enter the required information.
Click Finish to complete the initial registration process. (For technical assistance please call the number
listed on the webpage to assist your account setup. DO NOT CALL THE FOOD SERVICE OFFICE)
Add Students to Your Family Account
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When you log in you will be taken to the homepage.
Click MyKids from the main menu OR from the blue navigation bar above.
This is a listing of the students in your account. It will be empty on your first visit to the site.
Click Add Child and enter the required information.
Click Add (next to your child’s name) to continue.
Click Add Child to repeat the process for additional children.
NOTE: Your child’s transaction history report will not display information during the initial account set up
process.
NOTE: On the cutover date for your school to go live date it will only show beginning balance and begin to
show your child’s purchasing history at that point. Food service will store the purchasing activity from the old
system through the end of the school year.
How to Make a Deposit
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Click Deposit Money located next to Add Student.
Enter an amount in the Deposit column next to your child’s name.
o If you have more than one child, enter the amount you wish to deposit into the column next to each
child’s name. DO NOT deposit money for your entire family into ONE child’s account.
Click Calculate.
Click Make Deposit.
You will be directed to the PayPal web site to enter your payment information.
o You have the option to use your existing PayPal account or a major credit card to make your
payment.
o If you are using your PayPal account, enter your email address and PayPal password to continue.
o If you are using a credit card, enter the required information. For your protection, MyNutrikids.com will
not store your financial information.
Click Pay Now when finished.
Click Pay once again to finish the process.
A huge THANK YOU to the Soto family
for donating a microwave for use in
the cafeteria. This microwave is for
the children’s use to warm up lunch
items.
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Monthly Food Service Newsletter:
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Wilson’s First Ever YARD SALE
One Day ONLY...Saturday June 12
Donations will be accepted on Friday June 11....ONLY
All item donations are tax deductable:) and tax slips will be handed out when you drop off
Start that donation pile!
Please note that we cannot accept the following items:
Mattresses
Car Seats
Bike Helmets
Got an Article for the Wildcat News?
The Wildcat News is published monthly,
primarily online, during the school year.
It is sponsored by the Wilson PTO to
cover and publicize PTO, Wilson School,
and M-T School District news and
events. Articles, events and photos for
publication in the Wildcat News are
welcome! Please submit your copy to
Shannon Stoker at
[email protected] (preferred) or,
alternately, submit a hard copy to the
PTO/Wildcat News mailbox in
the Wilson office. Articles will be
edited to facilitate newsletter
content, capacity, and formatting.
Contact Shannon Stoker at 618-4898
with questions.
Submission deadlines are below and,
of course, are subject to change
based on the school calendar, Print
Shop workload, and the whims and
workload of the editor☺
Wildcat News Submission Deadline 2009-2010
Last Thursday of the Month
Wilson Wildcats PTO Newsletter-April 2010
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Attention all Fifth Grade Parents!
Are you wondering what goes on at the wonderful Middle School up the road from Wilson? If so, you are invited
to attend our May 6th PTO meeting to start to get to know the school and the people. The meeting will feature a
program on Risk Taking Behavior in Middle School Students and the substance abuse program at the middle school
level presented by Annmarie O’Brien, Starting Point of Ozaukee. The meeting starts at 9:15 am and is held in
the IMC.
The Steffen PTO works hard to be informative, inclusive and keep parents in touch with life at Steffen. Middle
School is a whole new world from elementary school and the Steffen PTO empowers parents with meetings filled
with special speakers addressing curriculum and middle school issues and education information. Our school
principal, Debbie Anderson, attends every meeting and shares news from the school.
We are also looking for someone to represent the incoming 6th grade on the PTO Board. Typically, a 6th grade
parent serves as either a VP or secretary. Both volunteer roles are easily done as a newcomer – secretary simply
takes minutes at the PTO and Board meetings and the VP is just a one year commitment.
We are also looking to fill some committee chair roles and you can read all the job descriptions and information
about services provided by the PTO on the website at http://mtsd.k12.wi.us/steffen/pto.php.
Please contact Stephanie Clark at [email protected] or Debbie Martin at [email protected] to learn
more about how you can be involved in your child’s upcoming experiences in middle school.
Welcome and we are looking forward to seeing you!!
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Wilson Wildcats PTO Newsletter-April 2010
Wilson Wildcats PTO Newsletter-April 2010
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Don’t miss out!! Coming soon!!
Mequon Thiensville Education Foundation’s Second Annual
SPRING
RAFFLE
The prizes are amazing!!!
You could win a $250 Visa gift card,
a $500 gift card, or a
$1000 Visa gift card!!!
Raffle Tickets & instructions will be sent home April 15th
If every family participates we could raise $50,000!!!
Proceeds to support science, technology [including SMART Boards],
engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs throughout the district.
There will be a winner at each school!!!
Winners will be picked and announced the week of April 26th
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Wilson Wildcats PTO Newsletter-April 2010
April 6th Election for Two School Board Positions
Be a responsible citizen…make your vote count. Even if you’re going to be gone for spring break, please plan ahead and stop in at
Mequon City Hall or Thiensville Village Hall to get your absentee ballot!! This only takes five minutes of your time!
Mary Cyrier
Mary Cyrier is committed to providing the best educational opportunities for all of our students by:
- Solving complex problems and taking responsibility for making difficult decisions
- Leading innovation to enhance education
- Responsibly managing the resources provided by our taxpayers
- Enhancing relationships with the community, city, and village
- Building on our history of educational success
Background:
- 25 years experience as a business executive in diverse industries
- Expertise in human resources, planning and execution and business operations
- Advisor and investor in startup companies and entrepreneur/business owner since 2007
- Only candidate or School Board member with young children in our schools
- Married for 21 years and a Mequon resident for 19 years
More information at: marycyrier.com
Robert Perry
email: [email protected]
Married – Charleen, 4 Children – Gabe, Conrad, Kathryn, Adam
Director of Quality – Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing
Mequon Thiensville School District Board of Education
2000 – present
Vice President
2009 – present
Franklin School District Board of Education
1994 – 1998
Treasurer
1994 - 1996
President `
1996 – 1998
The funding restrictions placed on school districts have created the need for the community – teachers, administrators, and
community have to find creative ways to work together to provide the best possible options for our children. I believe that
our district has come a long way toward that end in the last few years and I believe I bring a perspective to the process that is
unique given my experience with multiple school districts and manufacturing management background. I would like the
opportunity to continue serving you, and our children, to provide the best educational opportunities possible.
Lisa A. Steinman, Mequon resident 17+ years.
Family: Marissa Savitch, Junior HHS, State Champ.- 100 Meter High Hurdles.
Andria Savitch, HHS Freshman.
Extended Family – Marc Cohn, daughter Lauren,
Triplets – Allyson, Steven and Michael, 3 dogs!
Occupation: Sports Entertainment
Education: Bachelor’s degree Arizona State University in Broadcasting
Community Involvement: Mequon Soccer Club
Like so many school systems in the country, the Mequon-Thiensville School District is
experiencing fiscal challenges due to declining enrollment and an increase in expenses as a result of the elimination of the
Qualified Economic Offer. Essential to scrutinize EVERY element of the education process while simultaneously developing
innovative ways to generate revenue. World around us changing daily, technology catalyst for 21st century education.
Concerns with class size could potentially be addressed with current and efficient technological infrastructure.
Fortunate to have opportunities in MTSD, we must protect out rigorous curriculum and special programs in order to continue
to be the premier provider of education. Experience in retail buying and Sports Entertainment has instilled disciplined fiscal
responsibility and presented exposure to high level negotiating. Thank you for attending tonight’s forum. Whether you vote
for me or either of the other two extremely qualified candidates, please make sure you VOTE on April 6, 2010. If you will be
traveling the week of April 5, remember to vote absentee. I also encourage “new voters” to exercise their newly acquired
right of passage and VOTE!
Wilson Wildcats PTO Newsletter-April 2010
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EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARDS
“Nominate a Staff Member who has made
a difference in your student’s life.
The Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation is currently soliciting nominations for Excellence in
Teaching Awards.
The Range Line School Excellence in Teaching Award was established in 2005 through the generosity of
Range Line parents prior to the school closing and is given to an Elementary School staff member who
demonstrates exemplary conduct in the preparation of elementary school students for middle and high
school.
The Middle School Excellence in Teaching Award is made possible by the generous donation of a district
family. It will be awarded to a member of the Middle School staff who demonstrates exemplary conduct in
the preparation of students for high school.
The Homestead High School Excellence in Teaching Award is made possible by the generous donation
of a district family. It will be awarded to a member of the Homestead High School staff who demonstrates
exemplary conduct in the preparation of students for post-secondary education.
The winners of each of these awards will receive a check in the amount of $1,000 to be distributed in
June 2010.
Parents, students and teachers are encouraged to nominate a staff member who has a positive
impact on students, particularly in the promotion of academic excellence and goodness.
The Teacher Awards Committee, a committee of the Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation, will
review all nominations and recommend the award recipient to the full Foundation Board.
Additional information regarding eligibility and selection criteria along with the nomination form can be
found at www.mtef.org. Nomination forms are also available at each school.
Nominations should be postmarked by April 19, 2010 and submitted to:
Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 514
Mequon, WI 53092.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Susan Malmquist, MTEF Executive Director at 238-5697 or [email protected].