Friday, October 27, 2023

Staff Bulletin: Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2023

 


Monday, October 30 - Day 1, Rotation 1

Lunch Option 1: Classic Chicken Sandwich 
Lunch Option 2: Chicken Cheese Steak
  • 8:00-3:00 Bridging Brighter Smiles
  • 9:20  Stacy - Classroom Observation
  • 10:10-10:55 4th Gr Math Collab 4C, 4D, 4S (Rm 65) 
  • 11:10-11:55 4th Gr Math Collab 4H, 4M, 4B/G (Rm 65) 
  • 12:00-12:50 IEP Meeting Rm 67 (Knapp, Maki, Walker)
  • 1:00  Stacy - Record Announcements (Cooksey/Forster)
  • 1:10-1:55 3rd Gr Math Collab (Rm 65) 
  • 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr Math Collab (Rm 65) 
  • 6:00-7:00 EQ PAC Meeting in EQ LMC 

Tuesday, October 31 - Day 2, Rotation 1

Wear Orange/Black/Favorite Fall Color! (No Costumes/Make-up Please) 

*EAs - SUBMIT YOUR TIMECARD*
Lunch Option 1: Turkey Hot Dog 
Lunch Option 2: Chicken & Apple-Cheddar Salad  
  • 9:00-10:00  Stacy - Meeting with Bryanna Moody re:website updates
  • 10:45  Stacy - Record Announcements (Baranczyk/Gostisha)
  • 1:00-3:00 Stacy - EAA Meeting/Walk Through 
  • 2:00-3:00 Stacy/Tara Meeting 

Wednesday, November 1 - Day 3, Rotation 1

Cougar Council School Spirit Dress-up Day  - Pajama Day!!!

First Day of American Indian Heritage Month


NHS Food Drive Begins!


Conference sign-up information sent out today via IC blast to Families 

Lunch Option 1: Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake
Lunch Option 2: Turkey and Cheese Sandwich    
  • 8:30-10:00 School Continuous Improvement Meeting @ HOTV Chamber
  • 10:30-11:15 Stacy - Seclusion and Restrain Data Review
  • 1:00  Stacy - Record Announcements (Herlache)
  • 3:20-4:00 EQ Academic Team Meeting 

Thursday, November 2 - Day 4, Rotation 1

NHS Food Drive Continues!


Lunch Option 1: Muffin, Yogurt & Cheese Fun Lunch 
Lunch Option 2: Italian Chicken Parm Wrap
  • 8:30-9:15  Stacy - Classroom Observation
  • 10:10-10:55 4th Gr Lit Collab 4C, 4D, 4S (Rm 65) 
  • 11:10-11:55 4th Gr Lit Collab 4H, 4M, 4B/G (Rm 65) 
  • 1:10-1:55 3rd Gr Lit Collab (Rm 65) 
  • 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr Lit  Collab (Rm 65) 
  • 3:30-4:30 IEP Meeting Conf. Rm (Knapp, Maki, Walker) 

Friday, November 3 - Day 5, Rotation 1

NHS Food Drive Continues!


Lunch Option 1: Cheesy Italian Pull Apart 
Lunch Option 2: Tuna Salad Sandwich

9:00-10:00 Stacy/Kara weekly meeting
11:45  Stacy - Record Announcements (Sprangers)


Upcoming Events:

Nov. 1 - Nov. 17 NHS District Wide Food Drive
Nov. 6 - Nov. 10 National School Psychology Week
Nov. 7 MAPEL Meeting
Nov. 8 EQ Staff Meeting
Nov 9 EA Meeting
Nov. 9 EQ Assembly 
Nov. 11 Veterans Day
Nov. 13 World Kindness Day 
Nov. 13 4Herlache & 4Cooksey Field Trip to Grignon Mansion 
Nov. 13 Noodles Dine Out Night
Nov. 13 Board Meeting 
Nov. 14 Durrant & 4Sprangers Field Trip to Grignon Mansion 
Nov. 14 PTS Conferences - IN-PERSON
Nov. 15 Education Support Professionals Day
Nov. 15 4Maki& 4B/G Field Trip to Grignon Mansion 
Nov. 16 PTS Conferences - IN-PERSON
Nov. 17 Students Early Dismissal/Staff PTS Conferences - VIRTUAL
Nov. 22, 23, and 24 Staff and Students No School 
Nov. 27 Student of Month DUE
Nov. 27 Board of Education Meeting 


Nov. 4 - Callie Milledge   


Kayla Sprangers 


Thank you and Staff Thoughts

⭐Emily Gradl and Cassidy VanCamp complete their student teaching with Stacy W. and Trisha this week.  Thank you Emily and Cassidy for your dedication and passion during your time as a student teacher. As educators we are proud to be a part of your journey as you get ready to step into this meaningful career.  Your connection and impact on our students has been inspiring, and we're confident you have a bright future in education. Thank you for your hard work and positive energy.

💓I wanted to take a moment to ask for your support and kind thoughts for Sheri Krueger who is currently dealing with congestive heart failure.  During challenging times like this it makes such a difference for us to come together and offer our support, even if it's in the form of positive thoughts and well wishes. Your care and support can make a significant difference in the journey to better health for Sheri and any colleague on a challenging journey.  If you'd like to help with meals there is an opportunity for that below...

Dear Staff,

Sheri has given us permission to share that she has a condition called congestive heart failure. Right now, her doctors are advising her to slow down as much as possible. While she still intends to teach her music classes, we want to lessen her burden at home. If you are interested, please sign up for the meal train by clicking the link below. Meals can be delivered to NDLC and while Sheri is off of work I will deliver the meals to her house. When she is back to work I will make sure that the meal is placed in her refrigerator for her to take home. 

Thank you so much!! Sheri -- we are sending you all the love!! 


👍 Carrie Forster's time helping in Hannah Cooksey's leave is quickly coming to an end.  Her lasts days at EQ are Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 30-31 and one final day on Friday, November 3rd. Thank you for helping me express our heartfelt thanks to Carrie for her exceptional contributions as a guest teacher over the past three weeks. Her expertise and ability to step right in has been invaluable.

As Carrie returns to her well deserved retirement, also help me in giving a warm welcome to Jeffrey Laatsch who will be the guest teacher the last four weeks of Hannah's leave beginning Nov. 1. We're excited to have him on board as well and look forward to his contributions.  Welcome Jeffrey!!!!

Thank you all for your continued support and for making these transitions seamless and welcoming.

Gallup Q12


If you have not had a chance yet, please take a quick moment to complete the Gallup Q12 survey.  You will have a link to it in an email sent around 8:00 am on Thursday 10/26/23.  There are only 12 questions with a quick selection for an answer on a 1-5 point scale.  It takes less than 5 minutes and per Gallup these 12 items have proven to be the most effective survey questions to measure employee engagement.  Thank you!


Kaukauna Apparel Order














It's that time of year when people start shopping for the perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Why not give the gift of some Kaukauna apparel for your loved ones, or treat yourself?! Online ordering is open now through Nov. 9 and all items will be ready before Christmas. Here is the link to browse the online store and place your order: https://kaukdistrict.itemorder.com/


PTS Conference Sign-Up - 

Staff will present in school for conferences all three dates/times.

Tuesday, Nov. 14 - In Person for Parents
Thursday, Nov. 16 - 
In Person for Parents 
Friday, Nov. 17 - Virtual for Parents (staff in building)

Ultimately you have been great at showing care and flexibility in meeting families needs the best we can. Those needing to schedule conferences in advance due to needs of collaboration with a specialist, student support plan, and etc. should arrange those now and get them to Shaina Carlson on or before Oct. 31.  The Sign-Up Genius link will be sent to families on November 1st. 

Sign ups for teacher access only (let Shaina know if you need any times blocked off): https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/23677D705AECAEAC60-2324pts#/  

Scholastic Book Fair -- NDLC and Quinney conferences are on the same dates this year.  We will hold ONE Scholastic Book Fair in the building (held in the lobby) for both schools to shop together at the fall and spring conferences.  Quinney will host the Fall Scholastic Book Fair and NDLC will host the Spring Scholastic Book Fair.

Oct. 31st - Orange/Black/Favorite Fall Color 

















#ObserveMe

Thank you for entering times during PD on Thursday that you are willing to have staff com in and observe you.  Next step is to take the opportunity to see what others have put in the spreadsheet for times and then sign up for two half hour blocks between now and Dec. 14th to observe a colleague.

1.  Enter in at least two half hour blocks (more blocks if you'd like) that a colleague could come in and observe.
2.  Choose two half hour blocks from 10/23 to 12/14 schedule an observation (academic and behavior). Staff may choose to observe over prep time, recess time, or swap a prep with a colleague. 
3.  Be sure to include the date you intend to observe and your name when you schedule the observation.  Only one staff sign up per observation time.
4,  Send a Google Calendar invite to the colleague you are observing.
5.  Complete the Oct. - Dec. Reflection Take Away Sheet during the observation.
6.  Make a copy share with the teacher you observed.


Attendance

It was great to start building more attendance background knowledge and understanding current practices on Thursday. In their promotion of attendance, Attendance Works shares 4 conditions for learning that help create a conducive learning environment  & positively affect attendance, motivation, engagement, achievement & student well-being.  Learn more here: https://attendanceworks.org/using-chronic-absence-data-to-improve-conditions-for-learning/

4 conditions for learning that help create a conducive learning environment  & positively affect attendance, motivation, engagement, achievement & student well-being



District Wide Food Drive



As the temperature drops and winter draws closer, food and other necessities become essential for many families in our community. To help out those who need it most, Kaukauna's National Honor Society is sponsoring a district-wide food drive to contribute to Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. 

From November 1st through November 21st, we will host a food drive competition between the schools within the Kaukauna Area School District. The school that contributes the most canned goods, non-perishable foods, or monetary donations will not only have the satisfaction of helping their community but will also receive the traveling "Food Drive Trophy" that will be displayed in their school until next November. 

National Honor Society is looking forward to your help in a record-breaking food drive to assist the less fortunate members of our community. Please mark your calendars and participate in this friendly competition to help raise money and donations for a great cause. 

Thank you for your generosity,
Kaukauna National Honor Society

Yearbook Pictures

Please add any and all classroom pictures to our 23-24 Yearbook Pictures folder. We are always in need of more photos to use in our school yearbook.

Just a reminder to keep in mind the Do Not Publish Picture List when uploading pictures. 

Thank you all! 


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