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! 


Saturday, October 21, 2023

Staff Bulletin: Oct. 23-27, 2023

 



Monday, October 23 - Day 4, Rotation 3

Red Ribbon Week Next Week - Be Kind to Your Mind: Wear exercise gear/athletic clothes/kindness shirt to show love to yourself!

Vision Screening

Lunch Option 1: Hot Turkey Ham & Cheese Sandwich  
Lunch Option 2: BBQ Pork Stuffed Baked Potato 
  • 7:30-7:50 Student Meeting Conf. Rm (Knapp, VandeVoort, Bougie, Livingston, Schonhoff) 
  • 8:30-10:00 Pupil Service Meeting (Conf. Rm) 
  • 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) 
5:30-7:30 Board of Education Meeting (Board Room/KHS Library)

KHS Concert


Tuesday, October 24 - Day 5, Rotation 3

*EAs - SUBMIT YOUR TIMECARD*

Red Ribbon Week Next Week - Be Kind to Your Mind: Hat Day or Crazy Hair Day!


Vision Screening
Lunch Option 1: Soft Beed Whole Grain Taco   
Lunch Option 2: Beef Enchildadas 
  •  7:45-10:00 Stacy - EMLSS Meeting (DO) 
  • 10:15-11:45 Stacy - Principals Meeting (DO) 

Wednesday, October 25 - Day 6, Rotation 3

Red Ribbon Week Next Week - Be Kind to Your Mind: Wear Orange/Black/Kaukauna Gear to Unite Against Bullying!

Student of Month Due!
 
Lunch Option 1: Italian Meat Spaghetti   
Lunch Option 2: Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap 
  • 1:00-2:00 Kara/Stacy Meeting 
  • 3:20-4:20 SLT Meeting 

Thursday, October 26 - Staff In-Service/No School Students



Friday, October 27 - Staff & Students No School



Upcoming Events:

Oct. 30 PAC Meeting (No Meeting Nov. 7th) 
Oct. 30 Bridging Brighter Smiles 
Oct. 31 Orange/Black/ Favorite Fall Color Spirit Dress-up Day
Nov. 1 - Nov. 17 NHS District Wide Food Drive
Nov. 6 - Nov. 10 National School Psychology Week
Nov. 7 MAPLE 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 


Oct. 28 - Kris Seidl  


Trisha VandeVoort 




School Walk Through

On Oct. 31st Autumn and I will be walking through the building with Holly Magness and Mike Schwindenhammer, Eppstein Uhen Architects, as part of an Educational Adequacy Assessment (EAA) Walk Through.  The EAA Walk Through is an assessment that focuses on current educational settings, not possible future solutions for schools. This is part of the investigative steps in Facilities Planning;   
Mike shared some of the Facilities Planning details in the October Kaukauna Connection Internal Newsletter sent by Bryanna on Monday, October 16th

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

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. Take Away Sheet (link to be provided before 10/23) during the observation.
6.  Make a copy share with the teacher you observed.


School Store










We have the video for October's School Store (Stacy will be adding to SeeSaw) as well as the updated menu. If you still need to sign up for time please do so soon. We have parent volunteers and students scheduled to run the store next week Tuesday morning. 

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


October KASD Internal Newsletter

Click here to view KASD Internal Newsletter! 


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! 




























Sunday, October 15, 2023

Staff Bulletin: Oct. 16-20, 2023

 

Monday, October 16 - Day 5, Rotation 2

National Boss' Day! Thank you Mrs. Knapp for all you do! You truly always go above and beyond for us all. Staff & Stacy - please meet in the EQ lounge at 12:05pm today to indulge in the potluck with all of Stacys favorites and present our gift. -EQ Sunshine

Lunch Option 1: Classic Cheeseburger  
Lunch Option 2: Tater Tot Casserole 
  • 11:45-12:00 Stacy - Record Announcements (Gaines)
  • 3:30-4:30 LEA Rep Training 

Tuesday, October 17 - Day 6, Rotation 2

*EAs - SUBMIT YOUR TIMECARD*

Lunch Option 1: Beef Nachos 
Lunch Option 2: BBQ Rib-B-Q Sandwich  
  • 10:00-11:00 Stacy/Mike Meeting 
  • 11:45-12:00 Stacy - Record Announcements (McKinnon)
  • 1:00-2:00 PATH Counseling Connection (Knapp, Kozelek, VanZeeland)
  • 3:15-4:00 PBIS Tier 2 Meeting 

Wednesday, October 18 - Day 1, Rotation 3

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

Lunch Option 1: Chicken Nuggets 
Lunch Option 2: Chicken & Apple Cheddar Salad    
  • 10:00-10:15 Stacy - Record Announcements (VandeVoort)
  • 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 EQ SLT Meeting (Rm 65)
  • 1:10-1:55 3rd Gr Math Collab (Rm 65) 
  • 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr Math Collab (Rm 65) 
  • 3:20-4:00 EQ Academic Team Meeting 
  • 3:30-4:30 LEP Rep Training - Option 2 

Thursday, October 19 - Day 2, Rotation 3

Lunch Option 1: Chicken Pasta Alfredo 
Lunch Option 2: Sunbutter & Jelly Pitta Dipper 
  • 11:45-12:00 Stacy - Record Announcements (Ritzke)
  • EQ Family Night 5:15pm-7:15pm

Friday, October 20 - Day 3, Rotation 3

Lunch Option 1: Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks 
Lunch Option 2: Home-Style Beef & Bean Chili
  • 9:30-10:00 Stacy & Kara Meeting 
  • 11:45-12:00 Stacy - Record Announcements (VanAsten)
  • 3:20-4:00 Office Crew Meeting (Knapp, Steif, Zemlock, Quinn) 

Upcoming Events:
Oct. 23 - 27 Red Ribbon Week 
Oct. 23 - Board of Education Meeting
Oct. 25 - Student of the Month Due 
Oct. 26 - Staff In Service/No School All Students 
Oct. 27 - No School All Students & Staff 
Oct. 30 PAC Meeting (No Meeting Nov. 7th) 




Oct. 15 - Angie Overholt
Oct. 16 - Kate Gross 


Wendy Collins

Staff Thoughts

Thank you for keeping Jessica McKinnon and her family in your thoughts.  Jessica's grandmother passed away last week and they celebrated her through a service on Friday.  Our school family support is always a blessing at times like this!

Family Event on THURSDAY

Our first family event for 2023-24 is scheduled this week on THURSDAY, 5:30-7:00. Thank you for those that are sharing the use of their classroom, video recorded number corner, and those that are helping organize Workplace games.  Again our intention with this event is giving parents some exposure to Bridges Number Corner, Workplaces, and Technology options for home.  We will have two-three classrooms per grade level being used depending on a quick Google survey response.  We are now going to hold the technology portion in the cafeteria and put the cookies in the lobby as families leave.  We will have some students from KHS Key Club helping as well so that teaching staff can be in the classrooms to interact with families about math and technology.




Mandatory Reporter Training - 

As we discussed briefly at last week's staff meeting.  We are due for Mandatory Reporter Training.  Holly Parks has now sent the district-wide Mandatory Reporting Training to all staff through Frontline Central. Everyone can click right on the link in the email to complete the training. It should be nice and simple! A reminder that new hires (for the 2023/2024 school year) do NOT have to complete the training again if they have already done so. This training needs to be done by all staff, including administration, by Dec. 1st, 2023. 

Click on link in email sent from Holly Parks to access the training easily. 
Once in Frontline, you will see the training as shown above.





PT Conference Sign-Up - 

We will begin working on our conference sign-up.  Please be thinking about any families you need to pre-schedule time with.  The SLT will discuss specifics of how we will schedule (i.e. in-person Tuesday/Thursday and virtual option Friday, all in person with virtual option available for families needing it)  Ultimately you have been great at showing care and flexibility in meeting families needs the best we can.  If you have any feedback, please let an SLT member or Stacy know.  The sign-up will be sent to the whole school community on Nov 1st, so we will need to have any pre-scheduled conferences (i.e. Spec. Ed., EL, SSP, etc.) set before then.   


Halloween - 

As discussed and decided at our staff meeting last week, we will have an orange & black dress-up day on the 31st.  No costumes.  I will share this in the Family Blog as well.


#ObserveMe

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. Take Away Sheet (link to be provided before 10/23) during the observation.
6.  Make a copy share with the teacher you observed.


October KASD Internal Newsletter

Click here to view KASD Internal Newsletter! 


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! 

Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23 - Oct. 27


EQ Dine Out Night - Nov. 13

Mark your calendar for a new family dine out option for EQ...





























KHS Halloween Concert

May 27-31, 2024

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