Tuesday February 9, 2010
All Baraboo School District schools will be closing early due to inclement weather.
Elementary Schools/BELC (4K sessions) will be dismissing at 1:15 PM and the Middle School and High School at 1:30 PM.
After-school and evening activities have been canceled.

Welcome to the School District of Baraboo

Dear Community Members,

Thank you for your previous efforts to establish district priorities and measure of success.  You are encouraged to attend the next Superintendent's Community meeting on February 10, 2010 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the High School Media Center.  The committee will discuss student achievement data related to fundamental academic skills.  I hope to see you next week!

Crystal Ritzenthaler, District Administrator

West Kindergarten Center's Milk Jug Igloo (Jan 29, 2010)

Students at West Kindergarten Center collected milk jugs during the month of January in an effort to recycle and reuse these items.  After Mrs. Baird hot glued the milk jugs together, students from each class were invited to do their independent or partner reading inside the igloo.  The igloo is located in the hallway and is surrounded by paper penguins, a project made in Ms. Hansen's art class.  This special place is the perfect spot to cuddle up with a book this winter and is a great way to promote reading in kindergarten.

Click here for more milk jug igloo pictures.

Winter 2010 BELC Update (Jan 27, 2010)

The Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative (BELC) four-year-old kindergarten program offered by the School District of Baraboo continues to flourish during it's first year of implementation.  Currently, 132 students participate in a morning or afternoon session at one of the four program sites located in the Baraboo community.  The site locations include St. Clare Tommy Bartlett's Child Care, Children's Day Center, Sunshine Playhouse, and Renewal Unlimited Head Start.  At each site, learning activities are lead by DPI licensed teachers.  Students learn through daily opportunities to increase early literacy and early math skills along with social and motor skills by participating in routines, lessons, story times, and play experiences.  Class sizes average about 17 students.  Each class is supported by at least two staff members.

Click here to learn more and see more BELC pictures.

Kindergarten Registration
(4 and 5 year old Kindergarten)
April 14, 2010
Baraboo Civic Center - Room 26
7:30 AM through 5:30 PM

Click here for more details.

High School Chemistry (Jan 26, 2010)

In this experiment students make a latex rubber ball and investigate it's properties.  It is an introductory experiment for a unit on chemical bonding and molecular structure.

Approximately 60% of Baraboo High School students take college preparatory chemistry as either juniors or seniors.  Lab experiments are conducted on a weekly basis that introduce students to analysis, evaluation, and measuring techniques.  Biology and geometry are prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to enrolling in chemistry.  College preparatory chemistry is essential for students pursuing post-secondary education in engineering, medical, and science related fields.  It is highly recommended for all students who plan to attend college.

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District Administrator Blog (January 15, 2010)

Dr. Crystal Ritzenthaler, Baraboo Schools District Administrator has developed an educational blog to share information on educational topics. 
Dr. Ritzenthaler will be regularly posting messages to this blog.  All of these blog entries are open to comment. 

This resource will be linked on the left navigation bar on the School District Homepage. 

Paul Gasser is back by popular demand!

Free presentations on Feb 3, 10, 17 and 24.
*Keeping Parenting Fun at Every Age
*Internet Safety for You and Your Child
*What You Need to Know RIght Now!
RSVP please.

Click here for more details.

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