Mission Statement:

At Houdini Elementary in partnership with families and the community we learn, we care, and we inspire!

A note from the principal:

Welcome to the Houdini Elementary school website. I warmly invite you to be a part of the magical learning experience at Houdini by exploring the embedded web pages.

We are the second largest elementary school of 16 traditional elementary schools in the Appleton Area School District with a current enrollment of 640 students.

At Houdini Elementary we believe learning is a non-negotiable. We are passionate that every child possesses the ability to learn. We accept with honor our role as educators in the current social and educational context of high-stakes accountability and the responsibility that goes beyond test scores. More...

Magical Moments at Houdini

Did Principal Haven and Associate Principal Hodges "Pucker Up" and kiss a cow?  The video below will "udder" the facts.
Longer Coverage http://www.wfrv.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=49978@wfrv.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Announcements:

2010 -2011 Budget Balancing Process

Math Tutor Opening (Jan 11, 2010)

Open enrolment announced

Aaramark offers Morning Nutrition Snack

Resources to Assist in Dealing with loss

When Someone Dies: Family Handout

Resources Grief and Children

Sam's Club awarded 10 Houdini School staff members $100.00 each to purchase things for their classroom.  Friday, September 25th the following winners were selected from a hat:  Mrs. Malaney, reading specialist; Mrs. Thor, first grade teacher; Mr. Kastner, physical education teacher; Mr. Magnin, physical education teacher, Mrs. Murray, 5th grade teacher; Mrs. Karrels, 4th grade teacher; Mrs. Rathsack, physical therapist; Mrs. Krause, 3rd grade teacher;  Mrs. Collentine, kindergarten teacher, and Mrs. Grahl; teacher of special education students.

Happy Shopping...

Thanks to the Grand Chute Police and Fire Department for their support in being guest readers and making our Bully Awareness Day, September 23, at Houdini Elementary special. Pictured above is Officer Matt Wright reading to Ms. Damon’s kindergarten class.

When Should I Keep My Sick Child Home from School? Find up by reading the new parent resource published in English, Hmong, and Spanish http://www.unitedwayfoxcities.org/unitedway/community+development/sick+child+care+booklets/sick+child+care+booklets.asp

Swine Flu Information:  http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/index.htm

Read the Hawks Tale before it arrives home with your student. 

Planning ahead download the 2010-11  calendar

Download letter to parents