St. Croix Elementary School

Mrs. Cicha's first grade class learned about the parts of a computer in Computer Specials by making their own laptops.

"Updates in the Library" on this week's PANTHERS IN LIBRARY LAND (Ms. Olson's library blog) https://panthersinlibraryland.blogspot.com/

Second, third and fourth grade students of the month. You rock!

Congratulations to our kinder and first grade students of the month!

Recently, the district and board have been engaged in a conversation with our community regarding the operational and facilities needs in St. Croix Central schools. While the majority of voters did not feel the two referendum questions on the ballot were the right solutions at this time, we appreciate everyone’s engagement around these important issues. We know that our needs will persist. The board will re-evaluate our options and work to find a new solution that the community can support. Thank you for your support of our schools and the students we passionately serve.

Recently, the district and board have been engaged in a conversation with our community regarding the program and facilities needs in St. Croix Central schools. While the majority of voters did not feel the two referendum questions on the ballot were the right solutions at this time, we appreciate everyone’s engagement around these important issues. We know that our needs will persist. The district and board will turn their attention to find a new solution, one that the community can support. This work will begin immediately. Once again, thank you for your support of our local schools and students we serve.

Today is Election Day in Wisconsin! Voters may cast their ballots at the usual polling locations during today’s spring elections. Find voting and polling place information: https://myvote.wi.gov/.

Woody visited Ms. Kannel's 4th grade classroom just before spring break, where he spoke to her students about self-control.

On Tuesday, voters in the St. Croix Central School District will consider two referendum questions. If the operational referendum question is approved, it would allow the district to cover the costs of maintaining competitive staff compensation and other district operating expenses. It would enable the district to exceed its state-imposed revenue limit authority by $1,700,000 in the 2021-22 school year, and then by $350,000 each year through 2031. If the facilities referendum question is approved, it would provide the district with an additional $22.5 million to improve district facilities, including a career and technical addition to the high school to improve programming and opportunities for students planning to pursue the trades. There would also be a four-year-old kindergarten addition to the elementary school so that all 4K students can have the same access to the many services only available to them on our elementary campus. Additionally, the district would also make upgrades to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and other systems throughout our buildings. Learn more: http://bit.ly/SCCReferendum

On Tuesday, voters in the St. Croix Central School District will consider two referendum questions. If the operational referendum question is approved, it would allow the district to cover the costs of maintaining competitive staff compensation and other district operating expenses. It would enable the district to exceed its state-imposed revenue limit authority by $1,700,000 in the 2021-22 school year, and then by $350,000 each year through 2031. If the facilities referendum question is approved, it would provide the district with an additional $22.5 million to improve district facilities, including a career and technical addition to the high school to improve programming and opportunities for students planning to pursue the trades. There would also be a four-year-old kindergarten addition to the elementary school so that all 4K students can have the same access to the many services only available to them on our elementary campus. Additionally, the district would also make upgrades to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and other systems throughout our buildings. Learn more: http://bit.ly/SCCReferendum

The School Board and district leaders have worked diligently to place the district in an outstanding financial position. This allows us flexibility as we work to find solutions to our most pressing needs. Over the years, the board has actively worked to repay previous referendum debt in a way that reduces interest costs, locks in state aid, and improves the financial position of the district for the future. The district is on schedule to fully retire all debts in 2035. It will also refinance and prepay debt in 2021, reducing interest costs by more than $1.9 million. Because of work done by the School Board, potential mill rate increases as a result of the referendums in 2021 would be largely offset. Thanks to this work, the district is in a sound financial position in advance of the two referendum questions the community will consider on Tuesday, April 6. Learn more: http://bit.ly/SCCReferendum

Tuesday, April 6th is a very important education election that will shape the future for SCC. The following educational decisions are on the ballot: - State Superintendent of Public Instruction - SCC Referendum - Three SCC School Board Seats Polls are open at your local municipality from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Why invest in our staff at SCC? Because people make the difference. The quality of our staff equals the quality of our school. Although many things determine employee engagement and satisfaction, SCC believes that competitive compensation is fundamental to attracting and retaining an outstanding workforce. Great staff make a great school.

The show must go on-line! It's the last weekend of the 4th grade play! This weekends shows are 3/25-3/26 at 7:00 pm each night. Get your tickets (only $3.00 per stream) HERE: ShowTix4U.com/events/SCC

If both referendum questions are approved on April 6, district residents would see an estimated property tax increase of 99 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. This would result in a tax increase of about $198 for the owner of a home worth $200,000, over the course of a year. Learn more about the questions on the ballot, the tax impact, and other important information on the upcoming referendum: http://bit.ly/SCCReferendum

If the community approves the facilities referendum question on the ballot for St. Croix Central on April 6, the district would be able to expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming. These programs allow students who learn critical, foundational knowledge in one set of classes to use technical skills to design and build—often with the same tools used in industry. By expanding our CTE opportunities, we provide all students a clean, safe, and modern space that facilitates learning and allows students to gain important skills they can apply to a well-paying job after graduation. We can also meet our goal of helping ensure students gain the knowledge and skills that will serve them well in the future, while meeting local businesses’ needs for skilled employees. Learn more: http://bit.ly/SCCReferendum

"Online Reading Resources" on this week's PANTHERS IN LIBRARY LAND (Ms. Olson's library blog) https://panthersinlibraryland.blogspot.com/

The show must go on-line! It's time for the 4th grade play, this year being offered in five different versions (one for each class!). The show is online 3/18-3/20, and 3/25-3/26 at 7:00 pm each night. Get your tickets (only $3.00 per stream) HERE: ShowTix4U.com/events/SCC

The show must go on-line! It's time for the 4th grade play, this year being offered in five different versions (one for each class!). The show is online 3/18-3/20, and 3/25-3/26 at 7:00 pm each night. Get your tickets (only $3.00 per stream) HERE: ShowTix4U.com/events/SCC

This week, Woody visited Mrs. Henjum's 3rd grade class to talk to students about self control, which is our C.A.R.E.S. trait focus for the month of March.