4K Center for Literacy

NEWSLETTER

May 2019

Principal Reflections….

This will be the final newsletter for the school year. Although I will not be writing any reflections for the next few months, please continue to watch your mail and email for correspondence from the elementary school office that your 5K student will be attending in the fall. In that same time, please know that you can always reach out to me by email and I will respond as quickly as possible. With that said, I would like to share a few thoughts about this past school year. As with all school years to this point, I have enjoyed watching our students grow academically and intellectually. I am very proud of the work that our teachers have engaged with to advance our students’ aware-ness of their own problem solving abilities and strengths. This has been no small task. In order to be effective with this, our staff has spent a lot of time reflecting on the opportunities that they have shaped for our students, thinking about the behaviors we want to see from them, and considering the language that we use in that effort. In doing all of this, adjustments were made and additional opportunities for students were created. All of this in the spirit of helping students develop an “ownership” of their learning. I am confident that this learning is the most important learning that we can hope for. By inviting our students to become aware of their part in the learning process, we hope to create more engage-ment. After all, disengaged students tend to “get by”, while engaged students create more sustain-able learning. This is important stuff for you to be aware of. As you engage with your child at home, we hope that you will watch for opportunities for your child to “own their learning”. Unfortu-nately this also requires, in you, a willingness to allow some level of failure. It is very often the mis-takes that teach us the most. This could be illustrated in having your child learn to tie his/her shoes, ride a bike, measure something for a recipe, or just about any other new learning. There is no doubt that the most successful athletes have taken more risks, fallen more often and learned more about their sport as a result. The same is true of reading, writing, numeracy, etc. The one major caution that I pose however, is that we must keep their age and development in mind. None of the students from our school, this year, are ready to move out of the house. The important thing is that we continue to give them appropriate levels of ownership with their learning and growth. Keep them thinking, talking, discovering and playing. This is all done better with com-pany. That is to say, join them in reading, thinking, discovering and playing. Have a wonderful summer! If I can be of any assistance, feel free to reach out by email - (sfitzgerald@kimberly.k12.wi.us) or by phone 920-423-4190.

Sean Fitzgerald 4K Center for Literacy Principal

The Kimberly Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital

status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including transgender

status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotion-

al, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its student pro-

Dates to Remember

June 6—Last Day of School

August 6—Picture Day offered at

the 4K Center

Sept 3—First Day of School

Do I need to Register for 5K?

All students currently attending the 4K Center for Literacy only need to submit updated

immunization records and complete ONLINE the Annual Update.

We are working on anticipated enrollment numbers for next year. If you know your

child will not be attending the Kimberly Area School District for the 2019-20 school year, please notify

the school office at 423-4190.

School Board Meetings for 2018-19

All Board of Education Meetings unless

specifically stated otherwise are held at:

Kimberly Administrative Offices

425 S Washington St—Combined Locks

Beginning at 6:30 PM

View the Board of Education's current and past Agendas and Meeting Minutes in BoardDocs

http://www.boarddocs.com/wi/kasdwi/board.nsf.

June 10th

(Annual Meeting)

THANK YOU — THANK YOU — THANK YOU!

On behalf of all of the teachers and staff, we would like to

extend our appreciation for all that you did to make us feel

special during Staff Appreciation Week. Your generosity and

kindness means so much to us. We are so lucky to work with

such amazing families. Thanks for all you do! ~ The 4K Staff

Annual Update Information

Infinite Campus’ Annual Update will be open on Aug. 1 this year. It is very important for families to keep

their information up-to-date in Infinite Campus. This information can be updated at any time by logging

into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Please contact the school office with any questions.

Summer Hours

KASD Administrative Office Summer Hours 4K Center for Literacy Summer Hours

425 S. Washington Street, Combined Locks 614 E Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly

June 10th — August 16th June 10th — August 23rd

Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday—Thursday 7:30 am—3:30 pm

Friday 7:30 am - Noon / Closed July 4th Friday—CLOSED / Closed July 4th

Check the District Website for individual school summer hours!

Pop Tab Collection!

POP TAB UPDATE Thank you to everyone who collected their pop tabs and brought

them in. In combination with the Janssen Elementary, Sunrise Elementary, and

Mapleview Intermediate, 258 pounds were collected which equaled $129 for the

Ronald McDonald House. Keep on collecting your pop tabs through out the summer as

we will again collect them next year!

Lost and Found

Are you missing something?? Stop in at the 4K Center to see if it is in

our lost and found! All items not claimed by Monday, June 17th will be

donated to Goodwill.

Sunscreen at School

It is the District's guideline that we do not provide or allow students to share or use another

person's sunscreen, lip balm, lotion, etc., due to the potential for an allergic reaction to the

active ingredients in these products. With the warm sunny days forecasted ahead, parents

are encouraged to apply sunscreens at home prior to sending their child to school.

Are you planning a move?

Please notify the 4K Center if your family is moving or will be moving in the near future. It’s important

we maintain your current address for mailing purposes. Click HERE for a change of address form.

Kimberly Area School District

SCHOOLDIS

TAREA

KIMBERLY

Say Cheese!Anywhere*

You Please

You asked and we listened! The back-to-school process will be easier.Picture Days: All Kimberly students can now go to ANY* KASD school for picture day. All of your students* can have their pictures taken at the same time and place.Open House and Meet Your Teacher Events: Schools will still hold these events so students can meet their teachers and find their classes. Your child’s school will send details.School Fees: Pay online to save time. Plus, there will be no service charges for paying through the Infinite Campus Portal in August and September. If paying by check at a picture day, please bring separate checks for each child’s school.*Kimberly High School students must go to KHS for picture day in order to get their student ID, parking pass and to pay their fees, if paying by check.

Rev. 5/10/19

Get your school photo taken this summer at any* District School!

School Picture Days

SUNRISE ELEMENTARYN9363 Exploration Dr.Appleton, WIAugust 7, 201911:00am-6:00pm

Kimberly High School1662 E. Kennedy Ave.Kimberly, WIAugust 5, 2019 7:30-11:30am & 3:00-8:00pmAugust 14, 2019 3:00-6:00pm

WOODLAND Elem. and Inter.N9085 North Coop Rd.Appleton, WIAugust 8, 20197:30-11:30am & 3:00-6:00pm

JRG MIDDLE School545 S. John St.Kimberly, WIAugust 9, 2019 7:30-11:30amAugust 13, 2019 3:00-7:00pm

MAPLEVIEW INTERMEDIATE125 E. Kimberly Ave.Kimberly, WIAugust 19, 201911:00am-6:00pm

JANSSEN ELEMENTARY420 Wallace St.Combined Locks, WIAugust 15, 20197:30am-3:00pm

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY746 W. Third St.Kimberly, WIAugust 12, 201911:00am-6:00pm

4K CENTER FOR LITERACY614 E Kimberly Ave.Kimberly WIAugust 6, 201911:00am-6:00pm

Kimberly Area School District

HEALTH SERVICES Cindy Vandenberg, School Nurse

Kathy Verstegen, School Nurse Wendy Van Nuland, School Nurse

P.O. Box 159 Combined Locks, WI 54113 Phone (920) 788-7900 Fax (920) 788-7919

To: Parents of Students on Prescription and Over-the-counter Medications From: Cindy Vandenberg, RN Kathy Verstegen, RN Wendy Van Nuland, RN School Nurse School Nurse School Nurse Date: May 2019 Re: Medication Pick-up - End of Year/Summer School MEDICATION PICK UP For students whose parents have provided medications this school year, parents/guardians are reminded to pick up the medication from the school office by June 6, 2019. The medications will not be sent home with your child with the exception of over-the-counter medication and inhalers. Medications not picked up by June 13, 2019 will be disposed of. For students who are attending summer school Archery, Band Camps, River Studies, Sports (academy, camps, leagues, skill development), Swimming, Strength, Speed & Agility or any camps at JR Gerrits or Kimberly High School, parents and students must plan ahead to have emergency medication available while the student is in one of these activities held away from Woodland. If an emergency arises and a student does not have their emergency medication available, 911 will be called. MEDICATIONS TO WOODLAND FOR SUMMER SCHOOL For students who also receive prescription or over the counter medications this school year and have enrolled in summer school with classes held at Woodland, your child’s medications will be sent to Woodland School. Parents/guardians are reminded to pick up the medication from the school office by the end of Summer School. The medications will not be sent home with your child with the exception of over-the-counter medication and inhalers. Medications not picked up by the end of Summer School will be disposed of. If you have any questions, please feel free to call. Thank you for your cooperation.

If you believe your children may be eligible, contact the local liaison to find out what services and supports may be available. There also may be supports available for your preschool-age children.

State CoordinatorLocal Liaison

INFORMATION For Parents

Your eligible children have the right to:

•Receiveafree,appropriatepubliceducation.•Enrollinschoolimmediately,eveniflackingdocumentsnormallyrequired forenrollment.

•Enrollinschoolandattendclasseswhiletheschoolgathersneededdocuments.•Enrollinthelocalschool;orcontinueattendingtheirschooloforigin(theschooltheyattendedwhenpermanentlyhousedortheschoolinwhichtheywerelastenrolled),ifthatisyourpreferenceandisfeasible.

*Iftheschooldistrictbelievesthattheschoolyouselectisnotinthebestinterestofyourchildren,thenthedistrictmustprovideyouwithawrittenexplanationofitspositionandinformyouofyourrighttoappealitsdecision.

•Receivetransportationtoandfromtheschooloforigin,ifyourequestthis.•Receiveeducationalservicescomparabletothoseprovidedtootherstudents,accordingtoyourchildren’sneeds.

If you need further assistance with your children’s educational needs, contact the National Center for Homeless Education:

1-800-308-2145 * homeless@serve.org * www.serve.org/nche

IF YOUR FAMILY LIVES IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS:

Your school-age children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act.

In a shelter

In a motel or campground due to the lack of an alternative adequate accommodation

In a car, park, abandoned building, or bus or train station

Doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship

KIMBERLY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTPARENT CALENDAR

2019-2020September 2019 October 2019 November 2019

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH FNS 3 4 5 6 1 HS 3 4 19 10 11 12 E2 7 8 9 10 E2 4 5 Q 7 816 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 MS MS AM23 24 25 26 AM 21 22 23 NS NS 18 19 20 21 2230 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 NS NS

December 2019 January 2020 February 2020

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH FE2&C E2&C 4 5 6 NS 2 3 3 4 5 6 7

9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 E2 10 11 12 NS NS16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 HS 20 21NS NS NS NS NS 20 21 22 23 Q/AM 24 25 26 27 E2NS NS 27 28 I I 31

March 2020 April 2020 May 2020

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F2 3 4 5 E2 1 2 3 19 10 11 MS 13 6 7 8 9 NS 4 5 6 7 816 17 18 19 AM NS NS 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 AM23 24 25 26 Q 20 21 22 23 E2 18 19 20 21 2230 31 27 28 29 30 NS 26 27 28 EN

June 2020 NS No School

M T W TH F AMAM classes only (exception: No school for 4K) KHS dismissed at 11:31am, JRG & Intermediate dismissed at 11:20am, Elementary dismissed at 12:00pm

1 2 3 4*SNOW

DAY MAKE-UP E2

Elementary Early Release - Elementary dismissed at 2:00pm (Exception: 4K morning classes 8:45am - 10:45am, afternoon classes 11:45am - 1:45pm)

ENElementary Noon Release - All Elementary students dismissed at 12:00pm (exception: No school for 4K)

HS High School Parent/Teacher Conferences - KHS students dismissed at 2:00pm

MSMiddle School Parent/Teacher Conferences - JRG students dismissed at 2:00pm except on November 14th - students will have a full day of school

IIntermediate School Parent/Teacher Conferences - Intermediate students dismissed at 2:00pm

*If needed, snow day make-up will be on Friday June 5th E2&C

4K-4th Gr. Parent Techer Conferences; No school for 4K; Grades 5K-4th Grades dismissed at 2:00pm

Q End of quarter