Our theme for this year is…

Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free

October 27th- 31st

Red Ribbon Week is fast approaching.  Please join us in the special activities planned to celebrate our commitment to a healthy lifestyle, which includes remaining drug and alcohol-free, making safe choices, taking care of our bodies, and helping others! Along with our dress-up days, we will have some special morning announcements focused on healthy choices! 

Monday - RED DAY All students and staff are invited to help kick off Red Ribbon Week by wearing Red to support a Healthy Lifestyle.

Tuesday - Follow your dreams-  Follow your Dreams and remember your talents!!  Dress in your pajamas today to remember this message. 

Wednesday -  We’ve got team spirit! Wear something from a sport you participate in or from your favorite sports team. 

Thursday -  Use your Head to Make Good Choices! Wear a hat or headband

Friday -  Say “Boo” to Drugs Wear orange and black to show that saying no to drugs is not scary!  Students may bring costumes to wear for a costume parade at 2:30. Costumes MUST be respectful, school-appropriate, easy to move in, and do not contain props (wands, swords, etc.) Students should bring their costumes to school and change into them before the parade. No face paint or make up please. 

DO I NEED A JACKET OR A COAT FOR RECESS…

Wisconsin weather will have its ups and downs! 

This is the guideline that we follow here at school:

0 - 40 degrees: Definitely wear a jacket! You will probably want hats, and gloves too!

When it's snowy, you will need boots and snow-pants to play in the snow, otherwise it will be "Black Top Only"

When it's muddy, it will be "Black Top Only" for all students.

40 - 50 degrees: Jackets or sweatshirts are needed. As it gets close to 50 - feel free to unzip them if you are playing and get a little warm.

50 - 60 degrees: Jackets or sweatshirts may be needed. They can be removed and tied around your waist if you get sweaty while playing. Hats may or may not be needed depending on the weather and wind. Once again, things can get muddy in these temperatures. Boots may be required to go into the wood chips, or if it is too muddy, it will become a Blacktop Only Day.

60 - 70 degrees:  No jackets are required (but it is entirely up to you if you would like a lightweight one, especially if it is cloudy or windy). Once again, you can always tie it around your waist. You won't be allowed back into school for it if you're cold. 

When in doubt, bring it out!

70 degrees:  Enjoy the fresh air! 

We do not go outside if the temperature or the wind chill is 0 or below.

Boots and Snow Pants are required to play in the snowy areas - if you do not have both of these it will be black top only for the kids without their gear.  

This applies to all ages.

Waller School proudly welcomes you to our Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th, as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. If you have a veteran you would like us to recognize, we would love to include their photo in our tribute. Please email your photo to Mrs. Schue at lschue@basd.k12.wi.us. If you shared a photo last year, we will gladly reuse it—just send Mrs. Schue a quick email to confirm. Be sure to include the veteran’s branch of service and the student’s name and relationship to the veteran. Our honored guests are invited to join the Waller Ambassadors in the cafeteria for treats and conversation at 1:30 p.m., followed by our schoolwide program in the gymnasium at 2:10 p.m. In addition, Waller School will be raising funds this year for the Union Grove Veterans Home through a fun “Change Challenge.” Starting next week, students can bring in spare change from home to support our veterans. The first floor will compete against the second floor to see which group can collect the most! We look forward to celebrating, honoring, and supporting our veterans together. Thank you for helping us make this a meaningful day of appreciation.

Registration is open for the Burlington Community Education Department (CED) Saturday Youth Basketball League! This league is a recreational youth basketball program for boys and girls in grades 1-6. The program focuses on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and basketball fundamentals. Our intent is to provide an opportunity to learn and improve basketball skills and to provide a positive experience for your child. It’s a great form of exercise during the cold winter months.

Click HERE to learn more! Click the drop-down arrow next to Saturday Youth Basketball to see details.

Click HERE to register. Choose Sports Camps & Clinics. Click the "name of the class" to view the description, location, dates/time, and fee.  

And remember to follow “Burlington Community Education” on Facebook!