Wisconsin School for the Deaf - The Wisconsin Times Vol. 133 No. 4 Summer 2012 | Page 4

Elementary Field Trips
During fourth quarter, the elementary students had the
opportunity to take a variety of field trips to local businesses.
We visited the new Delavan Fire Department where we
practiced Stop, Drop, and Roll. At the Walworth County
Sheriff’s office, we learned about being good citizens and
where you go if you are not. The Delavan Rescue Squad
showed us the inside of an ambulance and turned on the
loud sirens. We donated dog and cat food while visiting the
Lakeland Animal Shelter. At the Morrison Eye Clinic we got
to check our vision. We toured Panera Bread and made cookies
to give our moms for Mother’s Day. The staff at Piggly Wiggly
taught us about safety with food and equipment. The manager
at Taco Bell described how food is prepared, cooked and made
for each order. We were treated to Taco Bell visors, tacos
and even cinnamon twists! We mailed thank you notes at the
Delavan Post Office.
Students represented WSD well. They asked very intelligent
questions. In addition, students learned about a number of types
of employment as well as job duties and expectations.

Ellie and Zach with tortillas.

Future,
Dr.
Emma
Vollmar
?

Students with the very generous Taco Bell manager, Robb.

Middle School News

by Brian Lievens

Wyatt Stoller, diligently working
on his vocabulary lessons.

Summer 2012 - 4

Middle School Vocabulary Program
The middle school teachers developed a goal to strengthen the students’
vocabulary skills in English. Together, they brainstormed and implemented a
vocabulary program last fall. The students meet together every Monday during
study hall to learn more vocabulary words, consisting of approximately ten
words per week. The students then work on applying the vocabulary words
they learned in various worksheets during the week. Tests are passed out on
Monday mornings during first period. Students are tested for correct spelling,
matching the words with their definitions, and writing the words in new
sentences. The teachers also test the students’ accumulative knowledge over
time with a test after every fifth lesson. Huge improvements in the students’
vocabulary knowledge have been shown as a result of this goal.