Staff Bulletin: Jan. 22 - 26, 2024

Monday, Jan. 22 - Day 2, Rotation 3

Lunch Option 1: Chicken Sandwich

Lunch Option 2: BBQ Pork Stuffed Baked Potato 

• 8:30-10:00 Pupil Service Meeting (Conf. Rm) 
• Board of Education Meeting @ 5:30pm (KHS Board Room) 

Tuesday, Jan. 23 - Day 3, Rotation 3

EAs Submit True Time

Lunch Option 1: Berry Parfait 

Lunch Option 2: Turkey, Egg & Cheese Bagel

• 8:00-9:00 Stacy & Tara Meeting 
• 11:00-12:00 Stacy & Mike Meeting 
• 12:30-2:00 Stacy - Forward Testing Meeting (DO) 
• 2:30-2:55 Student Meeting Conf. Rm (Knapp, Schonhoff, Crowley, Hansen, Jozwiak, Barrington) 

Wednesday, Jan. 24 - Day 4, Rotation 3

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

Lunch Option 1: Hot Dog

Lunch Option 2: Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap 

• 7:45-10:00 Stacy - EMLSS 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) 
• 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr Lit Collab (Rm 65) 
• 3:20-4:20 SLT Meeting (Conf. Rm) 
• Facilities Planning Community Conversation @ 6:00-8:00pm (River View Middle School)

Thursday, Jan. 25 - Day 5, Rotation 3

Student of Month DUE

Lunch Option 1: Teriyaki Glazed Chicken 

Lunch Option 2: Turkey, Ham & Cheese Croissant 

• 1:30-2:15 Character Strong Tier 2 Demo (Knapp, Kozelek)

Friday, Jan. 26 - Day 6, Rotation 3

Funky Friday - Dress as silly as you want to today! (mismatch, hippy, tie-dye, clown, etc.)

Lunch Option 1: Cheese Pizza 

Lunch Option 2: Crispy Fish Sticks 

• 12:00-12:50 Color Run Meeting (Conf. Rm)  
• 3:20-4:00 Stacy - Office Team Meeting 

Upcoming Events:

Jan. 2 - Jan. 26 Winter iReady Window

Feb. 2 ACCESS Testing Ends

Feb. 2 School Confirmation Forms DUE

Feb. 5-9 National School Counseling Week

Feb. 6 Facilities Community Conversation

Feb. 9 100th Day of School - Dress like you are 100 years old or wear something with 100 on it!

Feb. 12 Board of Education Meeting

Feb. 14 Valentine's Day - Wear Red, White, and Pink

Feb. 15 National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

Feb. 17 Random Acts of Kindness Day (#MakeKindnessTheNorm)

Feb. 26 Board of Education Meeting 

Mar. 1 Oshkosh Herd Family Night 

Jan. 23 - Kelsey Livingston 

Jan. 27 - Audrey Sherrill 

Jan. 22-26 Heather Gostisha 

Let's Continue to Crush It Together!

Hope you're all feeling the good vibes from last week's PD day! Remember all the great things we can keep purposely include within the four sources of collective efficacy and those sneaky enemies trying to mess with our groove? Here's your new week reminder that we're a powerhouse when we've got each other's backs. Let's kick off this week by bringing that collective energy into play. Crush those enemies of collective efficacy, high-five a colleague, and let's make this week one for the books. You've got this, and we've got each other. Let's do it!

Student Teachers

We said goodbye to Madi Carter last week as she completed her student teaching with Katie Durrant.  Thank you Madi for all you shared with our students and school during your time here!  Good luck as you venture out into your career in education!

We now welcome Annabelle Brown! Annabelle is a UW-GB student and will be Ms. Dercks' student teacher this semester. Thank you for helping her feel welcome and at home.  Annabelle we are excited for you to join our EQ family! 

24-25 Staff Calendar - Click here to view

Summer School 2024

It is hard to believe we are already planning for another great summer school session! We have taken your feedback and have already begun to make changes to continuously improve to support our staff, families, and students. This incredible opportunity for our students and community would not be possible without you! 2024 Summer School Staff Interest Form

Here are some details for Summer School 2024

Location: Kaukauna High School

Schedule/Course Offerings:

• Summer School Session: June 11 - June 28, for a total of 14 days, Monday – Friday

• Most classes will run for 3 Sections - 8:00-9:15, 9:20-10:35, 10:40-11:55

• We will continue to offer remedial courses by invitation only: 4K - 8th grade ELA & Math

• Summer School Open House: June 10th (staff are NOT required to attend)

Anyone who works Summer School for 2024:

• The rate of pay for certified staff will be $26.37/hour for internal staff and $24/hour for external staff

• The rate of pay for support staff will be $13.45/hour for internal staff and $11.20/hour for external staff

• If you cannot commit to working but are interested in subbing, please complete the interest form

• If you are working summer school for the 14 days, your children will be able to register early for summer school courses 

First Semester Report Cards 

The grading window for 1st Semester is open for you to enter grades. An important reminder....for core areas of ELA and Math, you ONLY grade to the power standards. You will be able to see all of the standards below the power standards, but do not need to and should not grade the individual standards.  

Click here for a 40 second video that might help to know where/how to go for post grades. Remember...you are only doing the power standards which you choose from the pull down menu at the top.  

The window will remain open until Monday, Jan. 29th.

Staff Bulletin: Jan. 15 - 19, 2024

 

Monday, Jan. 15 - Staff In-Service/Students No School

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 

Click here to view EQ Specific PD Schedule

• 1:30-2:30 Stacy Meetings @ EQ
• 2:30-3:00 Stacy/Kara Meeting

Tuesday, Jan. 16 - Day 4, Rotation 2

EAs Submit True Time

Lunch Option 1: Beef Nachos 

Lunch Option 1: BBQ Pork Sandwich 

• 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) 
• 1:00-1:15 Stacy - Record Announcements (Maki) 
• 1:10-1:55 3rd Gr Lit Collab (Rm 65) 
• 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr Lit Collab (Rm 65) 
• 3:15-4:00 PBIS Tier 2 Meeting 
• PAC Meeting 6:00-7:00pm EQ LMC

Wednesday, Jan. 17 - Day 5, Rotation 2

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

Lunch Option 1: Chicken Nuggets 

Lunch Option 1: Chicken & Apple-Cheddar Salad

• 9:30-10:30 Stacy & Holly M. Meeting 
• 11:45-12:00 Stacy - Record Annoucements 
• 3:20-4:00 EQ Academic Team Meeting 
• 5:00-6:30 ELL Winter Family Event KHS

Thursday, Jan. 18 - Day 6, Rotation 2

Lunch Option 1: Cereal, Yogurt & Cheese Fun Lunch 

Lunch Option 1: Sunbutter & Jelly Pitta Dippers

• 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) 
• 1:10-1:55 3rd Gr Math Collab (Rm 65) 
• 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr Math Collab (Rm 65) 
• 3:30-4:30 SSP Meeting Conf. Rm (Knapp, Schonhoff, Milledge, Herlache, Wirth)

Friday, Jan. 19 - Day 1, Rotation 3 - Staff In-Service / Students Early Dismissal

School Attendance Confirmation forms getting sent home with students today - please bring them down to the office as they come in

• 8:45-9:45 EQ School-Wide Assembly
• 11:30 Early Dismissal
• 12:00-3:30 Staff Records Work Time

Upcoming Events:

Jan. 2 - Jan. 26 Winter iReady Window

Jan. 22 Board of Education Meeting

Jan. 24 Facilities Planning Community Conversation 6:00-8:00pm at River View

Jan. 26 Funky Friday - Dress as silly as you want to today! (mismatch, hippy, tie-dye, clown, etc.)

Feb. 2 ACCESS Testing Ends

Feb. 5-9 National School Counseling Week

Feb. 9 100th Day of School - Dress like you are 100 years old or wear something with 100 on it!

Feb. 12 Board of Education Meeting

Feb. 14 Valentine's Day - Wear Red, White, and Pink

Feb. 15 National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

Feb. 17 Random Acts of Kindness Day (#MakeKindnessTheNorm)

Feb. 26 Board of Education Meeting 

Mar. 1 Oshkosh Herd Family Night 

Jan. 16 - Heather Gostisha 

Jan. 17 - Meghen Gerard 

Jan. 18 - Rita Latimer 
Jan. 20 - Sheri Krueger 

Jan. 15-19 Shaina Zemlock 

Jan. 15th PD Day

Click here to view the schedule for the PD day on Monday including the EQ specifics.  Your feedback from our first ObserveMe cycle was wonderful to hear at our December PD and matches so well with the next steps in our learning.  On Monday during part of our school continuous improvement time we will dig into what we can continue to do to form and influence our collective efficacy as a school (the sources) and the things that can hinder our collective efficacy (enemies).  We will also touch base briefly on the report cards that you are diligently working on this month and a reminder of how to complete the BIESY.  You will have the afternoon for completing the BIESY, group collaboration, and prep time.

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Winter Weather - Winter Weather Expectations

Please click the slideshow title below and review with students for our winter weather expectations when the snow starts flying again.  At our December EA meeting we also discussed the following items to create a common understanding to help us all.

• Balls can be used on the blacktop when the field is closed as long as it is not being kicked toward the school or toward the road.
• Snow, mud, or ice must wear boots 
• Snow = boots and snow pants 
• When there is snow on the ground, no boots and snow pants = black top 
• Coats - we are now at the point where just a sweatshirt isn’t ok at recess anymore. They will be sent in to get their coats if they don’t wear them out. If they didn’t bring a coat, they will have the natural consequences of being cold or can get one from Mr. Tom’s Closet.  If you are noticing repetitive forgetting of a coat, please call home to ask for their support. 
• No Rugby!!!!!

Attendance Data

We published some attendance data in November from the start of our year.  The charts below have December added with that month complete.  Let's celebrate that we had less students missing a day of school or more in December than in the prior two months.  Thank you for all the connections and relationships you continue to foster with students and parents. Let's keep that line going in the right direction!  

23-24 SCHOOL YEAR	# of Days of School in the Month	# of Students	% of Student Body that Month
September	18 days	307	84.81%
October	20 days	282	77.90%
November	19 days	262	72.58%
December	15 days	296	82.22%

Winter iReady Window

Let me or any of the coaches know if you'd like our assistance at all as we continue with the Winter iReady window.  The first two blog posts in January contained links and information too so refer to those if needed.  You can see previous blog posts by clicking the blog archive menu on the right side of the screen while viewing the blog.

Summer School 2024

It is hard to believe we are already planning for another great summer school session! We have taken your feedback and have already begun to make changes to continuously improve to support our staff, families, and students. This incredible opportunity for our students and community would not be possible without you!

2024 Summer School Staff Interest Form

Here are some details for Summer School 2024

Location: Kaukauna High School

Schedule/Course Offerings:

• Summer School Session: June 11 - June 28, for a total of 14 days, Monday – Friday

• Most classes will run for 3 Sections - 8:00-9:15, 9:20-10:35, 10:40-11:55

• We will continue to offer remedial courses by invitation only: 4K - 8th grade ELA & Math

• Summer School Open House: June 10th (staff are NOT required to attend)

Anyone who works Summer School for 2024:

• The rate of pay for certified staff will be $26.37/hour for internal staff and $24/hour for external staff

• The rate of pay for support staff will be $13.45/hour for internal staff and $11.20/hour for external staff

• If you cannot commit to working but are interested in subbing, please complete the interest form

• If you are working summer school for the 14 days, your children will be able to register early for summer school courses 

Grading 

The grading window for 1st Semester is open for you to enter grades. An important reminder....for core areas of ELA and Math, you ONLY grade to the power standards. You will be able to see all of the standards below the power standards, but do not need to and should not grade the individual standards.  

Click here for a 40 second video that might help to know where/how to go for post grades. Remember...you are only doing the power standards which you choose from the pull down menu at the top.  

The window will remain open until Monday, Jan. 29th.

EQ STEP Charts

I have now added the link to the updated STEP charts for EQ in the useful links area to the right when viewing the blog with you. The step charts shared prior were PDFs and don't update with changes so this link will always have the most active/recent view.  As we've discussed they are evergreen and we will continue to update them as we progress.  Please let your grade level reps on the SLT, Academic Team or BASE team know if you have questions or ideas.  These groups help to update the plans.

Staff Bulletin: Jan. 8 - 12, 2024

 

Monday, Jan. 8 - Day 5, Rotation 1

Character Color Week - Wear RED for caring

Lunch Option 1: Cheese Pizza Cruncher 

Lunch Option 1: BBQ Cheddar Burger 

• 8:30-10:00 Pupil Service Meeting (Conf. Rm) 
• 10:00-10:15 504 Meeting (Knapp, Schonhoff)
• 1:05-1:55 504 Meeting (Knapp, Wiedenhaupt, Schonhoff)
• 3:20-4:20 Special Ed Team Meeting
• 5:30-7:30 Board of Education Meeting 

Tuesday, Jan. 9 - Day 6, Rotation 1

EAs Submit True Time

Character Color Week - Wear ORANGE for Fairness

Lunch Option 1: Soft Beef Taco 

Lunch Option 1: Cheese Quesadilla 

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!  Thank you SROs Meyer, Kohl and VanderHyden and all of KASD PD!!!

• 7:30-8:30 Coaches Meeting 
• 8:30-9:30 Stacy - E5 Meeting Virtual 
• 11:00-12:00 Stacy/Kara Meeting?
• 12:00-12:50 Taco Bar Luncheon 
• 3:30-4:30 IEP Meeting (Knapp, Milledge, Herlache)
• 6:00-8:00 Community Conversation (River View) 

Wednesday, Jan. 10 - Day 1, Rotation 2

Character Color Week - Wear YELLOW/GREEN for Respect and Responsibility

Lunch Option 1: French Toast Bites 

Lunch Option 1: Chicken Salad Sandwich 

• 9:10-9:30 2nd & 3rd Grade Recess 
• 10:05-10:45 4th Gr Concert Dress Rehearsal (4D, 4S, 4M, 4H), Gym A
• 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) 
• 12:10-12:55 MAPEL Meeting (Art Rm) 
• 1:10-1:55 3rd Gr Math Collab (Rm 65) 
• 2:05-2:45 2nd Gr Concert Dress Rehearsal (2R, 2O), Gym A
• 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr Math Collab (Rm 65)
• 3:20-4:15 EQ Staff Meeting (Mike Slowinski Attending) 
• 5:30-6:30pm Ritzke & Owen Music Concert
• 6:45-7:45pm Durrant, Sprangers, Maki & Herlache Music Concert

Thursday, Jan. 11 - Day 2, Rotation 2

Character Color Week - Wear BLUE for trustworthiness

Lunch Option 1: Mini Turkey Corn Dogs 

Lunch Option 1: Sloppy Joe 

• 9:30-1:00 SAP Meeting DO (Knapp, Kozelek, Schonhoff) 
• 12:15-12:45 SSP Follow-Up (Knapp, VanAsten, VanZeeland) 
• 1:30-2:003:30 Stacy - Summer School Meeting 
• 2:00-2:45 EA Meeting Conf. Rm 
• 2:10-2:50 2nd Grade Collab (Rm 65) 
• 3:20-4:20 Stacy - Appointment 

Friday, Jan. 12 - Day 3, Rotation 2

Character Color Week - Wear PURPLE for citizenship

Lunch Option 1: Mac & Cheese

Lunch Option 1: Black Bean Burger 

• 7:45-11:30 Stacy - Admin Team Meeting DO 
• 12:30-1:30 Stacy/Tara Meeting 
• 2:15-3:00 SSP Meeting Conf. Rm (Knapp, Verhagen, Jozwiak, Kozelek) 

Upcoming Events:

Jan. 2 - Jan. 26 Winter iReady Window

Jan. 15 No School Students/Staff In-Service

Jan. 15 Dr. Martin Luter King Jr. Day

Jan. 16 PAC Meeting (NO Jan. 22 Meeting)

Jan. 17 ELL Winter Family Night 500-630

Jan. 19 EQ Assembly

Jan. 19 Early Dismissal/Staff In-Service

Jan. 22 Board of Education Meeting

Jan. 26 Funky Friday - Dress as silly as you want to today! (mismatch, hippy, tie-dye, clown, etc.)

Feb. 2 - ACCESS Testing Ends

Jan. 11 - Niki Herlache 

Jan. 13 - Kara Baumgartner 

Jan. 8-12 Tracy Vander Bloomen

COUGAR CHARACTER COLOR WEEK

Winter Weather - Winter Weather Expectations

Please click the slideshow title below and review with students for our winter weather expectations when the snow starts flying again.  At our December EA meeting we also discussed the following items to create a common understanding to help us all.

• Balls can be used on the blacktop when the field is closed as long as it is not being kicked toward the school or toward the road.
• Snow, mud, or ice must wear boots 
• Snow = boots and snow pants 
• When there is snow on the ground, no boots and snow pants = black top 
• Coats - we are now at the point where just a sweatshirt isn’t ok at recess anymore. They will be sent in to get their coats if they don’t wear them out. If they didn’t bring a coat, they will have the natural consequences of being cold or can get one from Mr. Tom’s Closet.  If you are noticing repetitive forgetting of a coat, please call home to ask for their support. 
• No Rugby!!!!!

Winter iReady Window

Let me or any of the coaches know if you'd like our assistance at all during the Winter iReady window.  Reference the Jan. 3 email from me.

Click this blue link to see more easily accessible goal setting info.  It includes more printables and etc. to make the process easier if you set goals with students.  We have seen the benefit of discussion, goal setting, bringing awareness/value/importance in iReady and growing as "individuals".

If you feel like you need more understanding and info on Typical Growth and Student Growth here is another handout from iReady but I went through and highlighted for the areas that might be of more interest to help make it a quicker read.

We shared the "how to" to help empower you to know how to open/ close access if you need to based on your assessment schedule. The winter iReady window is from January 2-26. 

Video Tutorial (quick)

How To Document (lengthier)

No need to begin right away on the first day or two back, but as we have learned in past years there is always the potential for absences or unexpected events so please don't wait until the last week or two of the window to start.  More will be shared about the idea of reviewing/setting goals if you did that in the fall with students or wat to do it now. Thank you!

Summer School 2024

It is hard to believe we are already planning for another great summer school session! We have taken your feedback and have already begun to make changes to continuously improve to support our staff, families, and students. This incredible opportunity for our students and community would not be possible without you!

2024 Summer School Staff Interest Form

Here are some details for Summer School 2024

Location: Kaukauna High School

Schedule/Course Offerings:

• Summer School Session: June 11 - June 28, for a total of 14 days, Monday – Friday

• Most classes will run for 3 Sections - 8:00-9:15, 9:20-10:35, 10:40-11:55

• We will continue to offer remedial courses by invitation only: 4K - 8th grade ELA & Math

• Summer School Open House: June 10th (staff are NOT required to attend)

Anyone who works Summer School for 2024:

• The rate of pay for certified staff will be $26.37/hour for internal staff and $24/hour for external staff

• The rate of pay for support staff will be $13.45/hour for internal staff and $11.20/hour for external staff

• If you cannot commit to working but are interested in subbing, please complete the interest form

• If you are working summer school for the 14 days, your children will be able to register early for summer school courses 

Grading 

The grading window for 1st Semester is open for you to enter grades. An important reminder....for core areas of ELA and Math, you ONLY grade to the power standards. You will be able to see all of the standards below the power standards, but do not need to and should not grade the individual standards.  

Click here for a 40 second video that might help to know where/how to go for post grades. Remember...you are only doing the power standards which you choose from the pull down menu at the top.  

The window will remain open until Monday, Jan. 29th.

EQ STEP Charts

Here is a link to updated STEP charts for EQ with you. Those shared prior were PDFs and don't update with changes so this link will always have the most active/recent view.  As we've discussed they are evergreen and we will continue to update them as we progress.  Please let your grade level reps on the SLT, Academic Team or BASE team know if you have questions or ideas.  These groups help to update the plans.