Student Council Spirit Day

Friday, December 22

Red & Green Wear your festive

holiday gear to

celebrate the season!

Just a reminder: Noon dismissal on Friday, Dec.22

No school Dec. 25-Jan.1

Classes resume Jan.2

420 Wallace Street, Combined Locks, WI 54113 Phone: (920) 788-7915 Fax: (920) 788-7923

December, 2017

Dear Janssen Elementary School Families,

As part of its assessment and accountability system, the Wisconsin Department of Public

Instruction creates a School Report Card for every publicly funded school in the state. The

School Report Cards are intended to help all schools and districts utilize data related to student

achievement to monitor their performance, and target their improvement efforts. On its Report

Card, a school receives a score on a scale of 0 to 100 and one of five ratings based on that score.

The ratings range from Fails to Meet Expectations to Significantly Exceeds Expectations. The

school’s score and rating are primarily based on the school’s performance on statewide

assessments in the 2016-17 school year.

Janssen Elementary School’s Report Card score was 81.8 and this gave the school a rating of

Exceeds Expectations. You can access Janssen Elementary School’s Report Care along with

those for all of the district’s schools and a District Report Card on the DPIs website:

https://dpi.wi.gov/accountability/report-cards

Report Card scores as well as other district performance reports can also be accessed from the

Kimberly Area School District’s website:

http://www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/departments/about/performance-reports

On the actual Report Card, parents can review the specific student performance information that

is used to calculate the school’s overall score. Keep in mind that these Report Cards are just one

source of information about our school. Our staff will use the data from our Report Card as part

of our continuous improvement efforts during the current school year. If you have questions

about the Report Card, feel free to contact me at any time.

Sincerely,

Hercules Nikolaou, Ph.D.

Principal

Kimberly Area School District

Janssen Elementary School Hercules Nikolaou, Ph.D., Principal

Janssen Journal

Janssen Elementary School Family Newsletter

Dates to Remember:

December

22 Noon Dismissal

25-Jan.1 No School

January

2 Classes Resume

12 2:00 Dismissal

19 Noon Dismissal

19 End of Quarter

Concert Info.

Mar.15, Gr.3 & 4 Spring

Concert

Dear Janssen School Community,

With the end of this month, 2017 sunsets and 2018 resolutions will be

made. In sharing that, I wish to slow down a little and reflect on the

growth that I have noticed from our students since the start of the school

year:

Our 5K students, sorry authors, are publishing stories that evoke

proudness from their parents and teachers.

Our 1st grade readers make meaning from the books they read by us-

ing a variety of strategies.

Our 2nd grade mathematicians break down a math problem by circling

the numbers, underlining the question, boxing the key words, eliminat-

ing information that is not needed, and solve by showing their work.

Our 3rd grade readers are making meaning when reading chapter

books by searching for context clues in the texts.

Our 4th grade mathematicians are seeing the relationships with frac-

tions and converting them into decimals.

Our artists are working on their projects, just in time to share during

our upcoming winter break. ·

Our musicians are building on their musicality together by singing

more complex songs.

In phy. ed. classes, our students see the value in why it is important to

stay fit by monitoring their steps each day.

It is very exciting to witness how our students have grown, not only with

their academics but also as citizens by doing the Janssen way. This is

made possible by all the people who impact their lives on a daily basis.

I wish to recognize our 1st grade and 2nd grade musicians for their spec-

tacular performances during our Winter Concert this month. I love watch-

ing our families—their smiles, tears of joy, and applauds—watch our stu-

dents during their performances. A huge thank you to Miss St. Arnold and

staff who helped make our concert a success.

Winter break will be upon us. I want to wish each of our families a safe

and relaxing time filled with laughter and joy (and of course...any treats

that come out of the oven). We will see all of you in 2018.

Sincerely,

Hercules Nikolaou, Ph.D.

Janssen Elementary School Principal

December Issue, 2017

REMINDER

Just a reminder that be-

fore school supervision

starts at 8:20. Your help

is greatly appreciated in

keeping our students

safe.

Check us out:

www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/schools/janssen-elementary, Twitter: @JanssenElem, PTO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janssenpto

EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS

Please be aware that emergency medications

that are provided for use during the school day

will not be accessible before or after school

hours. Parents and students must plan ahead to

have emergency medication available during

school activities such as clubs and sports. If an

emergency arises and a student does not have

their emergency medication available, 911 will

be called.

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS AND

DELAYS

Winter is right around the corner. If weather

conditions dictate that there will be no school or

a delayed start, a decision to keep the schools

closed is usually made by 6:30 a.m. Parents with

students in school receive a direct call, text

and/or email from our auto-call system since that

is the fastest way to communicate with thou-

sands of parents at one time. As a reminder: If

you have a new phone number or email address,

please update your information in the Infinite

Campus parent portal or contact your school’s

secretary to update the portal.

Announcements are also sent to local T.V. and

radio stations, please tune to local stations such

as these rather than call the school directly:

WAPL-105.7FM, WHBY-1150AM, WKFX-

104.9FM, WEMI-91.9 FM, WGEE-1360 AM, and

WOZZ-93.5FM; and WBAY-TV2, WFRV-TV5,

WGBA-TV26, and WLUK-FOX11. If other school

events, such as concerts or sporting events are

also cancelled because of weather, they are typi-

cally communicated through these stations as

well.

The District’s website and Facebook page are not

our primary way to communicate school closures,

so we ask parents to listen to the auto-call mes-

sages or tune in to the radio and T.V. stations

listed for the timeliest updates.

THANK YOU FROM THE LMC

What a fantastic Scholastic Book Fair we just

completed! Thank you for being so supportive of

Janssen School. With your purchases, the li-

brary received books to add to our collection,

which in turn benefits the children of Janssen

School.

Also, a big THANK YOU to our volunteers: Ja-

net Fleming, Amy Regal, and Emma Regal. You

were a huge help, and are very much appreciat-

ed.

Congratulations to the following students whose

names were drawn for the book/poster raffle:

Rose Aman, Lillyanne Bamke, Madeline Bart-

man, Brady Bell, Khloe Berghuis, Adrian

Bouruc, Von Christensen, Acelyn DeGroot, Sarah

Doyle, Cindy Duan, Carter Felsing, Charlie

Gaffney, Thomas Gaffney, Seren Gasper, Tavin

Gasper, Alaina Graf, Josie Graf, Preston Grassl,

Ella Haese, Cole Hatzenbihler, Brayden Hietpas,

Hunter Holschuh, Jaxon James, Addison John-

son, Caleb Keefer, Madalynn Kempen, Logan

Kling, Daniel Konkle, Addy Krzoska, Addison

Lawson, Jackson Lawson, Landon McCallister,

Lea Mendoza, Maddox Mendoza, Caedyn Moede,

Lia Myhill, Brennan Otto, Sophia Overholt,

Kinsley Ozburn, Derek Peterson, Shaefer Peter-

son, Kegan Pleau, Caleb Regal, Lily Ring, Daw-

son Ripley, Carley Sams, Isabela Santiago, Haley

Schmitt, Kailey Sherman, Grant Smocke, Gemini

Sokel, Jade Sokel, Breana Stearns, Rilynn Steav-

pack, Kayleigh Steiner, Ryan Storch, Peter Van

Grinsven, Brynn Vanevenhoven, Samantha

VanPee, Layton Wright, and Caleb Yang.

Thank you,

Mrs. Brigman, Mrs. Bohne, and Mrs. Romenesko

These students show an exceptional job of the Janssen Way and are role models for the other students in

our school! Way to go!

Pictured left to right:

Sitting: Wesley Surman, Landon Bodway, Even Troestler, Nolan Kramer, Daelyn Lane, Hadie

VanderWielen, Hayden Treml, Caleb Yang, Owen Zorn

Kneeling: Kaden Papanikolas, Layton Wright, Khole Berghuis, Luciana Blair, Aven VanderVelden,

Maddox Hermus, Reid Lindenberg

Standing: Shaefer Peterson, Lex Knaebe, Josie Graf, Grace Hanlon, Addy Krzoska, Alaina Graf, Gracie

Creel

OCTOBER MVPs

420 Wallace Street, Combined Locks, WI 54113 920-788-7915

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, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected

Classes") in any of its student program and activities.

These students show an exceptional job of the Janssen Way and are role models for the other students in

our school! You can look for their MVP award on the bulletin board displayed outside the office. Way to

go!

Pictured left to right:

Sitting: Cole Hatzenbihler, Wesley Nackers, Liam Betow, Acelyn DeGroot, Taylen Fulcer, Nora Welch,

Ella Brockman, Lucas Savage

Kneeling: Charlie Creel, Georgia Ruleau, Gabe Brittnacher, Scarlett Anderson, Kinley Fulcer, Josey Lit-

win, Colin Meixl, Haley Dulas

Standing: Madelyn VanEperen, Micah Driessen, Caleb Regal, Corinne Sauter, Emma Reybrock, Cara

Sauter, Abby Perronne

NOVEMBER MVPs

When to Keep Your Child Home

Children should be kept home from school when they don’t feel well. It is important to get the rest

they need to recover, and to prevent the spread of germs to other children and the staff. If you are

unsure of when to keep your child home, please contact the school nurse or your family medical

provider.

The following symptoms may suggest a communicable disease. Children who have the following

symptoms should be kept home from school until a doctor has seen them, they no longer have

symptoms indicating a communicable disease or they have received treatment for at least 24 hours

for certain diseases.

Fever: An oral temperature of 100.00 or higher indicates a fever. If your child has a temp of 100.00

or higher at school he/she will be sent home. Your child should be fever free for 24 hours without the

use of a fever reducer (Tylenol or Ibuprofen product) before he/she returns to school.

Strep Throat: If a fever is accompanied by a sore throat, stomach ache or head ache it may be strep

throat. Strep throat is diagnosed by a throat culture obtained at a medical clinic. If your child is

diagnosed with strep throat, your child must be on appropriate antibiotics for 24 hours and fever free

for 24 hours without the use of a fever reducer (Tylenol or Ibuprofen product) before he/she returns

to school.

Vomiting and diarrhea: If your child has an episode of vomiting and diarrhea at school, he/she will

be sent home. Anyone with these symptoms should stay home until symptoms are absent for 24

hours.

Eyes: Pink eye or conjunctivitis appears as a pinkish sclera (white of the eye), it is usually itchy and

painful. Drainage or crust may form on the eyelids. Student may attend school unless he/she has a

fever, behavioral changes, or is unable to avoid touching his/her eyes. Antibiotics are not required for

return to school.

Skin problems: Rashes and infected sores needed to be diagnosed by a medical provider. Many skin

rashes such as impetigo, scabies, chicken pox, Fifth disease or Hand Foot and Mouth disease are very

contagious. Students may return to school once the rash has been diagnosed and treated for 24 hours

or cleared by a doctor. Open sores from illnesses such as chicken pox and impetigo may need to be

covered at school with bandages for several days.

Cough: A cough may be a sign of many different illnesses. If a cough is accompanied by a fever,

sore throat, body aches or any other symptoms you should keep your child home. Any cough that

lasts for more than several days should be discussed with a doctor.

Lice: If live lice are found on a student at school, the student will be sent home for treatment. The

child may return after a treatment and no live lice are found on the head. If you discover lice at

home, please contact the school nurse to discuss the best way to get rid of lice and determine when

your child may return to school.

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KIMBERLY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTPARENT CALENDAR

2018-2019September 2018 October 2018 November 2018

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH FNS 4 5 6 7 HS 2 3 4 5 1 210 11 12 13 E2 8 9 10 11 E2 5 6 Q 8 917 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 MS MS AM24 25 26 27 AM 22 23 24 NS NS E2&C 20 21 NS NS

29 30 31 26 27 28 E2&C 30

December 2018 January 2019 February 2019

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F3 4 5 6 E2 NS 2 3 4 E2

10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 E2 4 5 6 7 817 18 19 20 AM 14 15 16 17 Q/AM 11 12 13 14 NSNS NS NS NS NS 21 22 I I 25 HS 19 20 21 22NS 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28

March 2019 April 2019 May 2019

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH FE2 1 2 3 4 E2 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 AM11 12 13 MS AM NS NS NS NS NS 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 ENQ 26 27 28 29 29 30 NS 28 29 30 31

June 2019 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

3 4 5 6 E2Elementary 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 15th - students will have a full day of school

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

E2&C4K-4th Gr. Parent Techer Conferences; No school for 4K; Grades 5K-4th Grades dismissed at 2:00pm

Q End of quarter