Van Hise Elementary School - Community Engagement & Public ...

I. About Our School
Peg Keeler
Principal
204-4804
mkeeler@madison.k12.wi.us
Other Important
School Numbers
and Contact
Information:
Office Telephone: 204-4800
Fax: 204-0419
Safe Arrival: 204-4807
School Hours:
Monday:
8:35 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 3:17 p.m.
Dear Van Hise Families,
Welcome To Van Hise Elementary
And The 2012-13 School Year
Welcome to Van Hise Elementary School (VHE)! At our school we work from a child-centered philosophy to build positive learning experiences, relationships, and
engagement for all of our students. Our school has long standing traditions that include high quality academic programs paired with a strong sense of belonging among
families, staff and students. The diversity of our children, families and staff is just another one of our great assets. All students and families are encouraged to be active
participants in the learning process. Staff members are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment that promotes respect for all individuals.
Through ongoing assessment, teachers at VHE utilize students’ learning styles, abilities, and interests to inform their instruction. Our ultimate goal is to educate our children
to become productive, happy members of our global society.
We sincerely hope that you will become an active part of our great school community. We invite you to visit often and volunteer at VHE. The partnerships that we form
between students, community members and staff provide a foundation for learning, engagement and relationships to thrive. We hope to see you around at Van Hise
Elementary – where children come first!
Sincerely, Peg Keeler, Principal
School and District Mission
Our mission is to cultivate the potential in every student to thrive as a global citizen
…by inspiring a love of learning and civic engagement,
…by challenging and supporting every student to achieve academic excellence, and
…by embracing the full richness and diversity of our community.
Bus Service & Transportation
Many students are transported by car to and from school. At times, this creates a difficult and hazardous situation at our Waukesha Street entrances. Your cooperation and support is
needed as follows:
• Please do not park or drop off students in bus zones (areas marked “No Stopping, Standing, or Parking”.) Police may issue $75 citations.
• Stop and acknowledge pedestrians in crosswalks by putting on your flashers until the children have crossed.
• Model safe and appropriate pedestrian behavior for your child(ren) by using the crosswalk and following all drop off procedures.
• Drop off and pick up of students can be done on Waukesha Street instead of driving into the parking lot that is congested with students who are walking and riding bikes. Note signage that
prohibits dropping off students in the parking lot.
• Car pool whenever possible.
• Encourage children to walk.
• Make sure your child(ren) knows when and where they will be picked up.
Bus Pick-Up Beginning at 8:10 a.m.
Wedgewood/Sherwood
Sherwood/Dearholt
Odana Lane/Fairway
5321 Fairway
Fairway/Dearholt
Dearholt/Coney Weston
Arrive at Van Hise at 8:25 a.m.
*Please note the actual stops
could change slightly with the
start of the new school year;
however, these are generally
accurate.
Handbook
information
continues after the
monthly calendars!
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