Sunday, March 17, 2024

Staff Bulletin: Mar. 18 - 22, 2024




Monday, Mar. 18 Day 5, Rotation 3

WI Forward Testing Window Begins 

Lunch Option 1: Chicken Sandwich 
Lunch Option 2: BBQ Pulled Stuffed Baked Potato 
  • 8:00-8:30 Stacy - Restorative Circle 
  • 8:30-10:00 Pupil Service Meeting (Conf. Rm) 
  • 10:00-11:00 Stacy/Kara Meeting 
  • 12:00-1:00 IEP Meeting (Knapp, Walker, Martinez, Rosenbeck, Crowley, Schonhoff, B/G) 
  • 1:00-2:00 Stacy / Andy Student Support Strategy Meeting 
  • 4:00-5:00 Stacy IEP Meeting

Tuesday, Mar. 19 - Day 6, Rotation 3

EAs Submit True Time

WI Forward Testing Window Continues 
 
Lunch Option 1: Chicken Macho Nacho 
Lunch Option 2: Beef Enchiladas 
  • 8:30-9:00 Stacy - E5 Meeting Virtual 
  • 4:00-7:30 PTS Conferences In-Person (SNAPS provided by EQ PAC) 
    • 4:20-4:40 Stacy - Conference (2R) 

Wednesday, Mar. 20 - Day 1, Rotation 1

WI Forward Testing Window Continues 

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

Lunch Option 1: Turkey Hot Dog 
Lunch Option 2: Cheeseburger 
  • No Math Collab
  • 10:00-11:00 IEP Meeting Conf. Rm (Knapp, Sprangers, Kiesow)
  • 1:00-2:00 Stacy K/ Stacy W Student Support Strategy Meeting 
  • 3:20-4:00 EQ Academic Team Meeting (Rm 65)

Thursday, Mar. 21 - Day 2, Rotation 1

WI Forward Testing Window Continues 

Lunch Option 1: Turkey Ham & Cheese Wrap 
Lunch Option 2: Home-style Beef & Bean Chili 
  • 12:00-1:00 IEP Meeting (Knapp, Livingston, Hansen, Jozwiak) 
  • 4:00-7:30 PTS Conferences In-Person (Victoris provided by EQ PAC) 
    • 5:00-5:30 Stacy - Conference (3K) 

Friday, Mar. 22 - Day 3, Rotation 1

WI Forward Testing Window Continues 

Fang's Reading Program - Home Base Due 

Students Early Dismissal/Staff In-Service (Conferences)
  • 8:45-9:45 All School Assembly
  • 12:30-4:00pm PTS Conferences VIRTUAL
  • 12:30-1:30 RVMS Transition Collab Virtual (Knapp, Milledge, Kiesow, Walker, Livingston, Piper)
  • 12:30-1:30 IEP Meeting Conf. Rm (Knapp, Schonhoff, Livingston, Bougie, Dakins, VV) 
  • 3:20-4:00 Office Team Meeting

  • Upcoming Events:

    Mar. 17 St. Patrick's Day  
    Mar. 18 - Apr. 25 WI Forward Testing Window 
    Mar. 19 PTS Conferences 
    Mar. 21 PTS Conferences 
    Mar. 22 EQ Assembly 
    Mar. 22 Students Early Dismissal / PTS Conferences 
    Mar. 22 Home Base Due 
    Mar. 25 Board of Education Meeting
    Mar. 29 No School Staff/Students 
    Mar. 31 Easter 
    Apr. 1 No School Staff/Students 
    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
    May 2 2nd Grade Field Trip to PAC 
    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 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




    Mar. 17 Nancy Bougie 


    Mar. 18 - Mar. 22 Niki Herlache 


    Wisconsin Forward Exam Testing


    The WI Forward Exam testing window begins this week.  4th grade begins with one session this week, 3rd grade does not begin until April.  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.  Thank you for helping students to know that any transitions they do through the halls in the AM each day will need them to be at a level 0 during these next fivw weeks.

    Click Here for the EQ 2024 Spring Forward Assessment Schedule 
    Click Here for the HUB of helpful links and information


    March Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

    Parent/Student/Teacher conferences are ahead this week. Should there be a conference you would like me to sit in on, please feel free to ask.

    Thank you for the wonderful work and the extra time that you put into completing progress reports and making our hallways look extra special. I know that parents do enjoy checking out their child(ren)’s work when at school for conferences.  Thanks for taking the time to make Quinney a warm and welcoming place!

    Tuesday, March 19 - In Person for Parents
    Thursday, March 21 - In Person for Parents 
    Friday, March 22 - Virtual for Parents (staff in building)

    Thank you for always showing care and flexibility in meeting families needs the best we can! 





    Remember to fill out cards for books you would like for your classroom. Many
    families enjoy being able to purchase a book to gift to your classroom from their
    son/daughter.


    March Internal Newsletter - Click Here





    Color Run


    Classroom Teachers - There are sample shirts going around - once they make it to your classroom, can you please fill out this form for your students Color Run T-shirt sizes. Please fill out by Thursday, March 28th. 

    All EQ Staff - Please fill out this form for your 23-24 Color Run T-Shirt (PAC/Color Run profits will cover the cost of the staff shirts). Please fill out by Thursday, March 28th. 



    Staff Luncheon



    Kristie, Stephanie, and Kara would like to invite you to a March Luncheon on Wednesday, March 27th.  We will be having hot beef and hot chicken sandwiches.  If you would like to participate in the luncheon, please sign up to bring an item.








    Saturday, March 9, 2024

    Staff Bulletin: Mar. 11 - 15, 2024

     

     

    Monday, Mar. 11 Day 6, Rotation 2

    Lunch Option 1: Cheeseburger 
    Lunch Option 2: Tater Tot Casserole 
    • 8:00-3:00 Bridging Brighter Smiles (Crouse Music Rm) 
    • 8:00-8:30 Coaches Meeting, Room 65
    • 3:20-4:20 Special Ed. Team Meeting 
    • 5:30-7:30 Board of Education Meeting Board Room/KHS Library

    Tuesday, Mar. 12 - Day 1, Rotation 3

    EAs Submit True Time

    Lunch Option 1: Beef Nachos
    Lunch Option 2: BBQ Pork Sandwich
    • 8:00-3:00 Bridging Brighter Smiles (Conf. Rm) 
    • 10:10-10:55 4th Gr Collab 4C, 4D, 4S w/ Stacy (Rm 65) 
    • 11:10-11:55 4th Gr Collab 4H, 4M, 4B/G w/ Stacy (Rm 65) 
    • 1:10-1:55 3rd Gr Collab w/ Stacy (Rm 65)
    • 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr Collab w/ Stacy (Rm 65) 
    • 3:30-4:30 Eval Meeting Conf. Rm (Knapp, Schonhoff, Crowley, Hansen, Milledge, Wiedenhaupt) 
    • 3:30-4:30 IEP Meeting Rm 63 (Bougie, Cooksey, Kiesow) 
    • 6:00-7:00 EQ PAC MEETING (EQ LMC)

    Wednesday, Mar. 13 - Day 2, Rotation 3

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

    Lunch Option 1: Mini Cheese Ravioli
    Lunch Option 2: Chicken & Apple-Cheddar Salad 
    • 8:00-3:00 Stacy, Karen, Angela - Efficacy Workshop (KHS) 
    • 2:10-2:55 2nd Grade Lit Collab (Rm 65) 
    • 3:20-4:15 EQ Staff Meeting 

    Thursday, Mar. 14 - Day 3, Rotation 3

    Lunch Option 1: Muffin, Yogurt, Cheese Fun Lunch 
    Lunch Option 2: Sunbutter & Jelly Pitta Dipper Meal 
    • 7:30-7:50 Student Meeting (Knapp, Schonhoff, Hansen, Baumgartner, Jozwiak, Barrington) 
    • 12:30-1:15 PATH Meeting DO (Knapp, Kozelek, VanZeeland)
    • 1:10-1:55 3rd Grade Lit Collab (Rm 65) 
    • 1:30-3:00 Stacy - Summer School Meeting (DO) 
    • 2:00-2:45 EA Meeitng (Conf. Rm) 
    • 3:15-4:15 IEP Meeting Conf. Rm (Barrington, Crowley, McKinnon, Schonhoff, Dakins)  
    Friday, Mar. 15 - Day 4, Rotation 3



















    #QuinneyReads School Wide Movie Flora & Ulysses 100-300pm (students can bring a blanket for the movie in Gym A) 

    Green/Leprechaun - Dress like a leprechaun or wear green clothes

    Lunch Option 1: Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks 
    Lunch Option 2: Home-Style Beef & Bean Chili
    • 8:30-11:30 Stacy - Admin Team 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)  
    • 12:00-12:50 Color Run Meeting (Conf. Rm) 
    • 12:30-12:50 Student Meeting (Knapp, Schonhoff, Livingston, Bougie, Dakins, VV)
    • 1:00-3:00 #QuinneyReads School Wide Movie 
    • 1:10-1:55 3rd Gr Lit Collab (Rm 65)
    • 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr Lit Collab (Rm 65)

    Upcoming Events:

    Mar. 17 St. Patrick's Day  
    Mar. 18 Forward Testing Window Begins 
    Mar. 19 PTS Conferences 
    Mar. 21 PTS Conferences 
    Mar. 22 EQ Assembly 
    Mar. 22 Students Early Dismissal / PTS Conferences 
    Mar. 22 Home Base Due 
    Mar. 25 Board of Education Meeting
    Mar. 29 No School Staff/Students 
    Mar. 31 Easter 
    Apr. 1 No School Staff/Students 
    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
    May 2 2nd Grade Field Trip to PAC 
    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 (B/G, Maki, Sprangers) 
    May 20 Mrs. Krueger's 4th Grade Concert 
    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



    Mar. 10 Ashley Deeleuw
    Mar. 11 Andy Kieckhafer 
    Mar. 13 Stacy Wiedenhaupt 
    Mar. 17 Nancy Bougie 


    Mar. 11 - Mar. 15 Niki Herlache 




    Wisconsin Forward Exam Testing
     The WI Forward Exam testing window is just a week away. 
    Click Here for the EQ 2024 Spring Forward Assessment Schedule 
    Click Here for the HUB of helpful links and information



    March Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

    March brings parent/student/teacher conferences. Just as in the fall, staff will present in school for conferences all three dates/times.

    Tuesday, March 19 - In Person for Parents
    Thursday, March 21 - 
    In Person for Parents 
    Friday, March 22 - Virtual for Parents (staff in building)

    Thank you for always showing care and flexibility in meeting families needs the best we can.




    The Spring Book Fair is being hosted by the NDLC PSC.























    Saturday, March 2, 2024

    Staff Bulletin: Mar. 4 - 8, 2024



    Monday, Mar. 4 Day 1, Rotation 2

    Casimir Pulaski Day

    Lunch Option 1: Mini Turkey Corn Dogs 
    Lunch Option 2: BBQ Cheddar Burger 
    • 8:30-10:00 Pupil Service Meeting (Conf. Rm) 
    • 10:00-11:00 Stacy/Tara Meeting 
    • 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)  
    • 12:10-12:50 MAPEL Team Meeting (Art Rm) 
    • 1:10-1:55 3rd Gr Math Collab (Rm 65) 
    • 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr Math Collab (Rm 65) 
    • 2:30-4:00 Stacy - Out for Appointment 

    Tuesday, Mar. 5 - Day 2, Rotation 2

    EAs Submit True Time

    Lunch Option 1: Beef Tacos 
    Lunch Option 2: Cheese Quesadilla 
    • 8:30-9:30 Stacy - E5 Meeting (Virtual) 
    • 10:15-1:00 SAP Meeting DO (Knapp, Schonhoff, Wirth, Kozelek) 
    • 2:00-3:00 Stacy/Kara Meeting 
    • 3:30-4:30 Eval Meeting Meeting Conf. Rm (Knapp, Crowley, Walker, B/G, Rosenbeck, Martinez, Schonhoff) 



    Wednesday, Mar. 6 - Day 3, Rotation 2

    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 
    • 8:00-10:00 Continuous Improvement Meeting DO (Knapp, Baumgartner, Angoli, Schonhoff, Dakins) 
    • 10:30-12:30 Stacy - Staffing Meeting (DO) 
    • 2:00-3:00 Eval Meeting Conf. Rm (Knapp, Livingston, Crowley, Schonhoff, VV, Guell) 
    • 3:20-4:00 Base Tier 1 Meeting (Rm 64) 

    Thursday, Mar. 7 - Day 4, Rotation 2

    EQ FAMILY NIGHT POSTPONED!

    Lunch Option 1: Mac & Cheese 
    Lunch Option 2: Sloppy Joe 
    • 9:00-12:00 Stacy - Elementary Principal Network Meeting (CESA 6) 
    • 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) 

    Friday, Mar. 8 - Day 5, Rotation 2

    Fang's Reading Program - 3rd Base DUE 

    Summer School Referrals DUE

    #QUINNEYREADS Pajama Day!  

    Lunch Option 1: Cheese Pizza 
    Lunch Option 2: Black Bean Burger 
    • 7:45-8:30 Stacy - Think Tank (Virtual) 
    • 9:00-10:00 Stacy/Kara Meeting 






















    Upcoming Events:

    Mar. 11 Board of Education Meeting 
    Mar. 11 Bridging Brighter Smiles 
    Mar. 12 Bridging Brighter Smiles 
    Mar. 12 EQ PAC Meeting 
    Mar. 15 Green/Leprechaun - Dress like a leprechaun or wear green clothes
    Mar. 17 St. Patrick's Day  
    Mar. 18 Forward Testing Window Begins 
    Mar. 19 PTS Conferences 
    Mar. 21 PTS Conferences 
    Mar. 22 EQ Assembly 
    Mar. 22 Students Early Dismissal / PTS Conferences 
    Mar. 22 Home Base Due 
    Mar. 25 Board of Education Meeting
    Mar. 29 No School Staff/Students 
    Mar. 31 Easter 
    Apr. 1 No School Staff/Students 
    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. 18 3rd Grade Presenter Mr. William Xiong 
    Apr. 19 Staff Inservice/ Students No School
    May 2 2nd Grade Field Trip to PAC 
    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 (B/G, Maki, Sprangers) 
    May 20 Mrs. Krueger's 4th Grade Concert 
    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


    Mar. 3 - Trisha VandeVoort 
    Mar. 5 - Lisa Piper 
    Mar. 10 - Ashley Deleeuw 


    Mar. 4 - Mar. 8 Kara Baumgartner 




    Staff Thoughts

    • Thank you for keeping Ty Maki and his family in your thoughts. Tys dad passed away last week. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with you Ty and your family during this time of loss.  Here is his dads Obituary: https://muellerfh.net/obituaries/details/7389/Larry%2DAllen%2DMaki
    • Thank you to all the staff that assisted during Ty's unanticipated absence this week.  Your teamwork makes such a difference all around!
    • Thank you to all that have been contributing to the recordings for Flora and Ulysses!  I hope students are enjoying the book and the fun spirit that comes with this year's #QuinneyReads!
    • Thank you to Emily, Tara, Kara, Kristin, and Brittany for meeting again this week as we continue to debrief from whole child collab earlier this month.  Tara/Kara are connecting with individuals as needed, some groups are set to start with Brittany/Kara, and I will be doing a check in with each of you as well.  Thank you for hanging with us as we took the first attempt at meeting in this way.  

    Staff Schedule Update 

    Starting Monday, March 4th, Kay Verboomen will be picking up the remaining open EQ hours and will now be working 5 days a week (M-F from 8:30-3:20). Kay, your extra help is greatly appreciated!! 


    Summer School Referral 


    Take a moment this week to get any Summer School Referrals in for students.  Current 5K - 4th grade students should be referred if they are at or below the 33rd percentile in iReady Literacy and/or Math or a trend of below grade level performance on other state, local or classroom assessments and have a recommendation from the classroom teacher. 


    When: Please use the Referral Form to refer students starting today through Fri, March 8th.

    These are the following courses students can be referred for and who can refer them:

    • Life Skills - Special Education Teacher can refer a student

    • Social Skills - Special Education Teacher can refer a student

    • Grade Level Academic Skills - Regular Ed Teacher can refer student

    • ELL Reading Games and Fun! - ELL Teacher can refer a student

    • Specialized Academic Skills - Special Education Teacher can refer student

    Please see 2024 Supported Summer School Offerings attachment and the 2024 Instructions for Referring a Student for more detailed information.


    2024 Supported Summer School Offerings

    2024 Instructions for Referring a Student

    Summer School Referral Form 2024


    Please let Stacy know if you have any questions.  If you are interested in teaching summer school or want more information, please see the last post in this blog.


    March Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

    March brings parent/student/teacher conferences.  Just as in the fall, staff will present in school for conferences all three dates/times.

    Tuesday, March 19 - In Person for Parents
    Thursday, March 21 - 
    In Person for Parents 
    Friday, March 22 - Virtual for Parents (staff in building)

    Thank you for always showing care and flexibility in meeting families needs the best we can.

    This sign-up link will be sent to families on Tuesday morning!



    #QuinneyReads 

    We are headed into the last weeks of #QuinneyReads2024.  We will show the movie to students the afternoon of March 15th.  Make sure you have your calendar marked for that.


























    National School Breakfast Week






    May 27-31, 2024

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