Saturday, April 6, 2024

Staff Bulletin: Apr. 8 - Apr. 12, 2024

 



Monday, Apr. 8 - Day 6, Rotation 2


Lunch Option 1: Mini Turkey Corn Dogs 
Lunch Option 2: BBQ Cheddar Burger 
  • 8:00-4:20 4th Grade Field Trip Henry Vilas Zoo - Madison (Durrant, Cooksey, Sprangers)
  • 8:30-10:00 Pupil Service Meeting (Conf. Rm) 
  • 12:00-12:50 SLT Meeting (Rm 65) 
  • 2:00-3:00 Stacy - Summer School Meeting (DO) 
  • 3:20-4:20 Special Ed Team Meeting (Conf. Rm) 
  • 5:30-7:30 Board of Education Meeting (KHS Board Rm) 

Tuesday, Apr. 9 - Day 1, Rotation 3

EAs Submit True Time


Guell PE Classes in STEAM Room


Sports/Jersey Day - Wear your favorite team attire 

Lunch Option 1: Soft Beef Whole Grain Taco 
Lunch Option 2: Cheese Quesadilla 
  • 8:00-4:20 4th Grade Field Trip Henry Vilas Zoo - Madison (Herlache, Maki, B/G)
  • 8:30-9:30 Stacy - E5 Meeting (Virtual) 
  • 10:10-10:55 4th Gr Collab w/ Stacy 4C, 4D, 4S (Rm 65) 
  • 11:10-11:55 4th Gr Collab w/ Stacy 4H, 4M, 4B/G (Rm 65)  
  • 1:10-1:55 3rd Gr Collab w/ Stacy (Rm 65) 
  • 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr Collab w/ Stacy (Rm 65) 
  • 2:20-2:50 2nd Grade Concert Dress Rehearsal 
  • 3:15-5:00 Spec Ed Caseload Planning Conf. Rm (Knapp, Barrington, Kiesow, Piper, Livingston, Milledge, Walker) 
  • 6:30 2nd Grade Concert (Jozwiak, VanAsten, VV) 

Wednesday, Apr. 10 - Day 2, Rotation 3


School Spirit Wear Day Every Wednesday - Wear an Electa Quinney Shirt, Kaukauna Shirt, or Orange/Black!

Lunch Option 1: Whole Grain Waffle 
Lunch Option 2: Chicken Salad Sandwich 
  • 8:30-10:00 District Continuous Improvement Meeting 
  • 9:45-10:45 Stacy/Mike Meeting 
  • 1:00-1:50 Stacy - Forward Testing Make-ups
  • 1:50-2:10 4th Grade Recess 
  • 2:00-3:00 Stacy/Tara Meeting 
  • 3:20-4:15 EQ Staff Meeting 

Thursday, Apr. 11 - Day 3, Rotation 3

WI Forward Testing Window Continues 

Lunch Option 1: Mac & Cheese 
Lunch Option 2: The Perfect Sloppy Joe 
  • 8:15-10:00 Stacy - Forward Testing 
  • 10:15-1:15 SAP Meeting DO (Wirth, Schonhoff, Kozelek) 
  • 10:30-12:30 Stacy out of office
  • 1:00-1:50 Stacy - Forward Testing Make-ups
  • 1:45 Statewide Tornado Drill
  • 1:50-2:10 4th Grade Recess (immediately following tornado drill) 
  • 2:00-2:45 EA Meeting (Conf. Rm) 
  • 3:30-4:30 IEP Meeting Conf. Rm (Knapp, Livingston, Durrant) 

Friday, Apr. 12 - Day 4, Rotation 3
Lunch Option 1: Cheese Pizza 
Lunch Option 2: Black Bean Burger 
  • 8:30-11:30 Stacy - Admin Meeting (DO) 
  • 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) 
  • 1:50-2:10 4th Grade Recess 
  • 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr Lit Collab (Rm 65) 


Apr. 7 - Stacy Knapp 


April 8 - 12 Katie Durrant 


Upcoming Events:

Apr. School Library Month! 
Mar. 18 - Apr. 25 WI Forward Testing Window Begins 
Apr. 8-Apr. 26 Motor Lab Closed 
Apr. 8-Apr. 26 Halloran Rollerblading Unit 
Apr. 16 PAC Meeting 
Apr. 18 3rd Grade Presenter Mr. William Xiong 
Apr. 19 No School
Apr. 19 Summer School Registration Opens at Noon 
April 30 School Store
May 3 2nd Grade Field Trip to PAC 
May 3 Timber Rattlers Reading Program Game 6:40pm 
May 6 - 10 Teacher Appreciation Week! 
May 12 Mother's Day 
May 15 4th Grade Field Trip 1000 Islands (Durrant, Cooksey, B/G)  
May 17 4th Grade Field Trip 1000 Islands (Herlache, Maki, Sprangers) 
May 17 5th Annual Breaking Boundaries Triathlon
May 20 Mrs. Krueger's 4th Grade Concert 
May 21 School Store 
May 23 2nd Grade Field Trip Bay Beach 
May 24 Early Dismissal 11:30AM 
May 27 No School - Memorial Day 
May 29 EQ Color Run (during school day)
May 29 Last Day of School! Happy Summer! 
May 30 Staff Inservice 
May 31 Staff Inservice 



Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week
It is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 8-12.  As usual, we will take this time to review our safety plans in severe weather and tornado warnings.  There will be a statewide tornado drill on Thursday, April 11 around 1:45 p.m.  Although we have done a drill earlier in the year, you may want to review the procedures for severe weather or tornado warnings and discuss the process and location with your students prior to April 11th. 


School Supply List 24-25




Please look over your grade level school supply list and make any and all changes by April 30th






ObserveMe


Thank you for signing up on for our last round of #ObserveMe for this school year. The window for this ObserveMe round will be April 2nd - May 8th.  We will reflect on the observations you have at the May 8th staff meeting and May 14th collab.
  

NEW for this round:
 * NEW- #Observe me look for sheet is linked in the spreadsheet - please use this look for sheet to as you go into a classroom to give you ideas of what you can observe
* NEW- If you would like to be observed and have not been observed yet during an #ObserveMe last year or this school year, please bold your name and put a star* by your name so staff know you would really like to be observed.

Helpful Hints:
*Only ONE Observation needs to be completed. If you would like to observe more than one teacher, feel free!
*Please make a copy of your observation form to give to the teacher you observe and keep a copy for yourself.
*All directions are at the top of the #ObserveMe spreadsheet.



Wisconsin Forward Exam Testing


The WI Forward Exam testing window continues through April 26th. The testing schedule for EQ is linked below. Testing for EQ will be primarily be between 8:30-10:00 on the days it is scheduled. NDLC testing will be between 9-11:15. 

Click Here for the EQ 2024 Spring Forward Assessment Schedule 
Click Here for the HUB of helpful links and information
Click Here for the running makeup list Shaina will update regularly 


With Forward Exam testing taking place in the next number of weeks. EXTRA SPECIAL CARE and HELP is needed in the hallway expectations. Here are some ways you can help students follow those expectations. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!!!   
  • Teachers walk with students to and from specials or transitions 
  • Have the class line up quietly before you walk into the hallway
  • Hold up a Level 0 sign while walking your line
  • Give out coins and compliments to those who are following the expectations
  • Practice - if a student is struggling, use a reteach and have them try it again. If the entire class is struggling, stop and have them go back and do it again. 




Employee of the Year Awards - Seeking Nominations

It is that time of year again, and we are currently seeking nominations for the Kaukauna Area School District annual Employee of the Year awards which will be presented at the District's Closing Ceremonies at the end of the school year. You can nominate any KASD employee in the following categories:

  • Elementary School Certified Staff

  • Middle School Certified Staff

  • High School Certified Staff

  • Administrator

  • Support Staff


Students, Parents, Colleagues, Administrators and all members of the KASD community are welcome to submit nominations: https://forms.gle/zemKY7ZmsF4E2qbV8 


Nominations must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19. Award recipients will be selected based on their clear demonstration and commitment to living out Kaukauna Area School District's 6 Core Values which are underlined below.

We Are - Student-Centered and Relationship-Focused
We WILL - Be Intentional and Act with Integrity
We BELIEVE IN - Collective Efficacy and Continuous Improvement

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a deserving colleague!



P.E Rollerblading Unit



















Sunday, March 31, 2024

Staff Bulletin: Apr. 1 - Apr. 5, 2024





Monday, Apr. 1 - No School



Tuesday, Apr. 2 - Day 2, Rotation 2

EAs Submit True Time

WI Forward Testing Window Continues 

Prisoners of War Remembrance Day 

World Autism Day! (Wear autism awareness shirt or the color blue)

Lunch Option 1: Beef Walking Tacos
Lunch Option 2: Beefy Enchiladas 
  • 8:00-9:00 Stacy Virtual Meeting 
  • 10:30-11:30 Stacy - Meeting with Students 
  • 2:00-3:00 Stacy/Tara Meeting 
  • 3:00-3:30 Stacy - Act 20 Update Meeting (Virtual) 
  • 3:30-4:30 IEP Conf. Rm (Knapp, Livingston, Durrant)

Wednesday, Apr. 3 - Day 3, Rotation 2

WI Forward Testing Window Continues 

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!















School Spirit Wear Day Every Wednesday - Wear an Electa Quinney Shirt, Kaukauna Shirt, or Orange/Black!

Lunch Option 1: Toasted Cheese Sandwich  
Lunch Option 2: Chicken & Apple-Cheddar Salad 
  • 8:00-9:30 Stacy - Summer School Meeting (DO) 
  • 9:30-10:30 Stacy - Student Meeting 
  • 11:15-2:15 Stacy - Elementary Team Meeting (DO) 
  • 1:00-2:00 Badminton Championship of the World (Gym A) 
  • 3:20-4:00 EQ Base Tier 1 Meeting (Rm 64) 

Thursday, Apr. 4 - Day 4, Rotation 2

WI Forward Testing Window Continues 

National School Librarian Day!

















Lunch Option 1: Rotini Tossed in Italian Meat Sauce 
Lunch Option 2: Chicken Cheese Steak 
  • 8:30-2:45 3rd Grade Field Trip to Manitowoc Martime Museum (Ms. Dercks, Ms. Gaines) 
  • 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, Milledge, Hansen, Wiedenhaupt, Wirth) 

Friday, Apr. 5 - Day 5, Rotation 2

WI Forward Testing Window Continues 

Lunch Option 1: Cheesy Italian Pull Apart 
Lunch Option 2: Tuna Salad Sandwich 
  • 8:30-2:45 3rd Grade Field Trip to Manitowoc Mairtime Museum (Mr. Kieckhafer, Mrs. Wiedenhaupt, Mrs. McKinnon)
  • 10:00-11:00 Stacy/Kara Meeting 
  • 12:00-1:00 IEP Meeting (Knapp, VV, Livingston) 

Upcoming Events:

Mar. 18 - Apr. 25 WI Forward Testing Window 
Apr. School Library Month! 
Apr. 4 3rd Grade Field Trip to Manitowoc Maritime Museum (Dercks, Gaines) 
Apr. 5 3rd Grade Field Trip to Manitowoc Maritime Museum (Kieckhafer, Wiedenhaupt, McKinnon) 
Apr. 8 4th Grade Field Trip to State Capitol/Henry Vilas Zoo - Madison (Durrant, Cooksey, Sprangers)  
Apr. 8-Apr. 26 Halloran Rollerblading Unit 
Apr. 9 4th Grade Field Trip to State Capitol/Henry Vilas Zoo - Madison (B/G, Maki, Herlache) 
Apr. 9 Mrs. Krueger's 2nd Grade Concert 
Apr. 16 PAC Meeting 
Apr. 18 3rd Grade Presenter Mr. William Xiong 
Apr. 19 Staff Inservice/ Students No School
April 30 School Store 
May 2 2nd Grade Field Trip to PAC 
May 3 Timber Rattlers Reading Program Game 6:40pm 
May 6 - 10 Teacher Appreciation Week! 
May 12 Mother's Day 
May 15 4th Grade Field Trip 1000 Islands (Durrant, Cooksey, B/G)  
May 17 4th Grade Field Trip 1000 Islands (Herlache, Maki, Sprangers)

May 17 5th Annual Breaking Boundaries Triathlon

May 20 Mrs. Krueger's 4th Grade Concert 
May 21 School Store 
May 23 2nd Grade Field Trip Bay Beach 
May 24 Staff Inservice/ Students Early Dismissal 11:30AM 
May 27 No School Staff/students - Memorial Day 
May 29 EQ Color Run 
May 29 Last Day of School! 
May 30 Staff Inservice
May 31 Staff Inservice



Apr. 7 - Stacy Knapp 


April 1 - 5 Kristie Kiesow 


Staff Thoughts

Please help me in keeping a few staff members with recent family losses in our thoughts.  Kara Baumgartner's grandma passed away in late March, leaving behind beautiful memories. And just over a week ago, Sheri Krueger and her husband Tom said goodbye to Tom's mother. The care and support of our work family is always a blessing as any of us navigate through losses such as this. Thank you in keeping them in your heart.




ObserveMe

We would like to get in one more round of #ObserveMe for this school year.  The window for this ObserveMe round will be April 2nd - May 8th.  We will reflect on the observations you have at the May 8th staff meeting and May 14th collab.  

NEW for this round:
 * NEW- #Observe me look for sheet is linked in the spreadsheet - please use this look for sheet to as you go into a classroom to give you ideas of what you can observe
* NEW- If you would like to be observed and have not been observed yet during an #ObserveMe last year or this school year, please bold your name and put a star* by your name so staff know you would really like to be observed.

Helpful Hints:
*Only ONE Observation needs to be completed. If you would like to observe more than one teacher, feel free!
*Please make a copy of your observation form to give to the teacher you observe and keep a copy for yourself.
*All directions are at the top of the #ObserveMe spreadsheet.



Wisconsin Forward Exam Testing


The WI Forward Exam testing window continues through April 26th. The testing schedule for EQ is linked below. Testing for EQ will be primarily be between 8:30-10:00 on the days it is scheduled.  NDLC testing will be between 9-11:15. 

Click Here for the EQ 2024 Spring Forward Assessment Schedule 
Click Here for the HUB of helpful links and information
Click Here for the running makeup list Shaina will update regularly 


With Forward Exam testing taking place in the next number of weeks. EXTRA SPECIAL CARE and HELP is needed in the hallway expectations. Here are some ways you can help students follow those expectations. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!!!   
  • Teachers walk with students to and from specials or transitions 
  • Have the class line up quietly before you walk into the hallway
  • Hold up a Level 0 sign while walking your line
  • Give out coins and compliments to those who are following the expectations
  • Practice - if a student is struggling, use a reteach and have them try it again. If the entire class is struggling, stop and have them go back and do it again. 



Employee of the Year Awards - Seeking Nominations

It is that time of year again, and we are currently seeking nominations for the Kaukauna Area School District annual Employee of the Year awards which will be presented at the District's Closing Ceremonies at the end of the school year. You can nominate any KASD employee in the following categories:

  • Elementary School Certified Staff

  • Middle School Certified Staff

  • High School Certified Staff

  • Administrator

  • Support Staff


Students, Parents, Colleagues, Administrators and all members of the KASD community are welcome to submit nominations: https://forms.gle/zemKY7ZmsF4E2qbV8 


Nominations must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19. Award recipients will be selected based on their clear demonstration and commitment to living out Kaukauna Area School District's 6 Core Values which are underlined below.

We Are - Student-Centered and Relationship-Focused
We WILL - Be Intentional and Act with Integrity
We BELIEVE IN - Collective Efficacy and Continuous Improvement

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a deserving colleague!


P.E Rollerblading Unit


















May 27-31, 2024

  Monday,  May 27 - NO SCHOOL Staff/Students Tuesday,  May 28  - Day 4,  Rotation 2 EAs Submit True Time L unch Option 1: Soft Beef Taco  Lu...