February 25 - March 1, 2019

Week at a Glance:

Monday, February 25: Day 6

Lunch:

#1 - Pizza Dippers
#2 - Cheeseburger on a Bun

**Sleep Book by Dr. Seuss - wear pajamas or comfy clothes

Tuesday, February 26:  Day 1

Lunch:

#1 - Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
#2 - Tater Tot Casserole

**Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss - wear green

Wednesday, February 27:   Day 2

Lunch:
#1 - Mini Corn Dogs
#2 - Rotini & Cheese

**Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss - wear your clothes backwards, inside out or mismatched
3-Dercks reading buddies at Tanner, 2-3 pm

Thursday, February 28:   Day 3

Lunch:

#1 - Beef Nachos

#2 - Mexican Beef Lasagna

**Fox in Sox by Dr. Seuss - wear silly or mismatched socks 

Friday, March 1:     Day 4

Lunch:

#1 - ?

#2 - ?

Wrestling team visits for State Send-off

** Dr. Seuss / Book Character Day!  Celebrate “Read Across America Day” by dressing up either like a Dr. Seuss character OR any of your favorite book characters!

**Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday and Read Across America at Electa Quinney**

Monday - Sleep Book by Dr. Seuss - 
wear pajamas or comfy clothes

Tuesday - Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss - 
wear green

Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss - 
wear your clothes backwards, inside out or mismatched

Thursday - Fox in Sox by Dr. Seuss - 
wear silly or mismatched socks 

Friday - Dr. Seuss / Book Character Day!  Celebrate “Read Across America Day” by dressing up either like a Dr. Seuss character OR any of your favorite book characters!

Wisconsin Forward Spring State Assessment

The Wisconsin Forward Exam will be given in schools between March 18 and May 3, 2019. The Forward Exam is a state mandated summative assessment which provides information about what students know and can do in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards. Students receive a score based on their performance in each content area.

There are sample or practice test questions available for students. An Online Tools Training (OTT) is available for students at http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/forward/sample-items. The OTT is intended to give students the opportunity to practice with tools available on the Forward Exam, as well as allow them to familiarize themselves with the testing platform. The OTT is not scored, nor is it intended to provide practice on the test content. Students will be exploring these tools and training at school prior to testing.

The Forward Exam will be administered online and be given to:

• Grades 3-8 in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics,
• Grades 4 and 8 in Science and,
• Grades 4, 8, and 10 in Social Studies

The Forward Exam includes several question types:

• Multiple-Choice (MC): Question that has four answer choices, including three distractors and one correct answer.
• Enhanced Selected Response (ESR): Question which may contain combinations of MC, short-answer, and technology-enhanced.
• Evidence-Based Selected Response (ESBR): Question which has two parts. The student answers Part A, then provides evidence in Part B to support answer in Part A.
• Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA): Question used on the ELA test. The TDA is a text-based analysis, based on a passage that is read by the student during the assessment. Students must draw on basic writing skills while inferring and synthesizing information from the passage in order to develop a comprehensive, holistic essay response. Students have up to 5000 characters to formulate their response.
• Technology-Enhanced (TE): TE questions allow for a more engaging, interactive assessment.

Accommodations and supports for students with disabilities and/or English language learners are built into the system so that the progress of students can be accurately measured.

The estimated time for the test administration in each grade is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes for ELA, 1 hour and 45 minutes for Mathematics, 1 hour and 40 minutes for Science, and 1 hour and 30 minutes for Social Studies. These are estimated times, as the WI Forward Exam is not a timed test so students work at their own pace.

If you have any questions or concerns about the new assessment, please contact the office.

Summer School - 2019

Before we know it Summer School registration will be here.  Feel free to keep referring back to the Summer School Website to stay up-to-date:

Click here for 2019 Summer School Information

Doodle for Google

Doodle for Google contest entries for grades 2-4 are due to Mrs. Siegel by March 12th.  A parent signature is required and the whole top of the contest form needs to be completed.  We have a lot of creative artists entering!!

Snowshoeing in PE

As you are aware, Gym A is still under construction and we have been making alternate plans. PE Teachers Mollie Stratton and Kenny Halloran have been working with 1000 Islands to get snowshoes to use for the next two weeks. The snowshoes have arrived at school! Students in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades will be going outside as long as the temperature is above 0. 

Please remember to continue sending snowpants, hats, gloves, jackets and boots because they will be using these during Phy Ed time as well as recesses. It would be a good idea to send an extra pair of mittens or gloves for the day because they are used for recess as well as snowshoeing. It may also be a good idea to send an additional pair of socks in the event that they get wet while they are outside. 

Please let me know if you have questions! 

Wrestling team visits for State Send-off - 

The wrestling team is headed to state and will visit EQ as part of the tour throughout the district as they head off to their state competition on March 1st.  GO GHOSTS!!!

Mark Your Calendars!

Mark your calendar for National School Breakfast Week- March 4-8, 2019!  Eating breakfast is an important part in helping students achieve academic success. 

Be on the look out for special surprises for those participating in breakfast week... All our menus can be accessed online at Kaukauna.nutrislice.com. 

Manner of the Week Feb. 18-March 1:  

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze

Students and staff at Electa Quinney have been trying hard to grow our manners each week by building a list of TOP TEN MANNERS.  The February 18 - March 1 manner emphasizes "Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze".

February 18-22, 2019

Week at a Glance:

Monday, February 18: Day 3

Lunch:

#1 - Hot Dog on a Bun
#2 - Beef & Bean Chili

Tuesday, February 19:  Day 4

Lunch:

#1 - Oven Roasted Pork w/ Mashed Potatoes
#2 - Turkey Ranch Wrap

Wednesday, February 20:   Day 5

Lunch:
#1 - Macho Nachos
#2 - Beef Enchiladas

Thursday, February 21 & Friday, February 22:  

NO SCHOOL

Manner of the Week Feb. 18-March 1:  

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze


Students and staff at Electa Quinney have been trying hard to grow our manners each week by building a list of TOP TEN MANNERS.  The February 18 - March 1 manner emphasizes "Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze".

Wisconsin Forward Spring State Assessment

The Wisconsin Forward Exam will be given in schools between March 18 and May 3, 2019. The Forward Exam is a state mandated summative assessment which provides information about what students know and can do in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards. Students receive a score based on their performance in each content area.

There are sample or practice test questions available for students. An Online Tools Training (OTT) is available for students at http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/forward/sample-items. The OTT is intended to give students the opportunity to practice with tools available on the Forward Exam, as well as allow them to familiarize themselves with the testing platform. The OTT is not scored, nor is it intended to provide practice on the test content. Students will be exploring these tools and training at school prior to testing.

The Forward Exam will be administered online and be given to:

• Grades 3-8 in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics,
• Grades 4 and 8 in Science and,
• Grades 4, 8, and 10 in Social Studies

The Forward Exam includes several question types:

• Multiple-Choice (MC): Question that has four answer choices, including three distractors and one correct answer.
• Enhanced Selected Response (ESR): Question which may contain combinations of MC, short-answer, and technology-enhanced.
• Evidence-Based Selected Response (ESBR): Question which has two parts. The student answers Part A, then provides evidence in Part B to support answer in Part A.
• Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA): Question used on the ELA test. The TDA is a text-based analysis, based on a passage that is read by the student during the assessment. Students must draw on basic writing skills while inferring and synthesizing information from the passage in order to develop a comprehensive, holistic essay response. Students have up to 5000 characters to formulate their response.
• Technology-Enhanced (TE): TE questions allow for a more engaging, interactive assessment.

Accommodations and supports for students with disabilities and/or English language learners are built into the system so that the progress of students can be accurately measured.

The estimated time for the test administration in each grade is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes for ELA, 1 hour and 45 minutes for Mathematics, 1 hour and 40 minutes for Science, and 1 hour and 30 minutes for Social Studies. These are estimated times, as the WI Forward Exam is not a timed test so students work at their own pace.


If you have any questions or concerns about the new assessment, please contact the office.

Summer School - 2019

Before we know it Summer School registration will be here.  Feel free to keep referring back to the Summer School Website to stay up-to-date:

Click here for 2019 Summer School Information

Family Event POSTPONED

As you may have heard, Gym A at Electa Quinney/NDLC is out of commission as the gym floor is replaced due to the flooding experienced with the pipe break on Friday, Feb. 8th.  With the limited gymnasium space, we have made the decision to postpone the Feb. 19th EQ Family Event - Kids Heart Challenge (previously Jump Rope for Heart).  When a future date is chosen we will notify families via the Family Blog, school calendar, and in students folders.  Please continue to collect pledges for the Kids Heart Challenge which are due no later than Friday, March 8th.  The students earn prizes for their efforts and our school receives a US game gift certificate to help purchase new PE equipment for our school!  All are welcome to participate even if you are not choosing to pledge.

Feb. 22 - George Washington Day

Friday, February 22nd is a Wisconsin School Observance Day honoring the first president of the United States. Washington was born February 22, 1732; died 1799. He is honored for his efforts to create a new nation dedicated to the rights of the people.Observed as a federal holiday (Presidents' Day) on the third Monday in February. (Monday, February 18, 2019)  Originally part of court statutes to observe these days and was enacted for the schools on June 27, 1923, from the 1923 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 307, section 20.

Mark Your Calendars!

Mark your calendar for National School Breakfast Week- March 4-8, 2019!  Eating breakfast is an important part in helping students achieve academic success. 

Be on the look out for special surprises for those participating in breakfast week... All our menus can be accessed online at Kaukauna.nutrislice.com. 

February 11-15, 2019

Week at a Glance:

Monday, February 11: Day 4

Lunch:

#1 - Chicken Patty on a Bun
#2 - Swedish Meatballs w/Pasta

• 100th Day of School! - Celebrate the 100th scheduled day of school and dress like you are 100 years old or wear something with 100 on it.
• Student Assembly, 2:15 p.m.
• PAC Meeting, 6-7 p.m. (rescheduled from Jan. 28)

Tuesday, February 12:  Day 5

Lunch:

#1 - Egg & Cheese Croissant
#2 - Strawberry Parfait w/Granola

• Abraham Lincoln Day (Wisconsin School Observance Day)

Wednesday, February 13:   Day 6

Lunch:
#1 - Pizza Dippers
#2 - Beef & Bean Chili

Thursday, February 14:  Day 1

Lunch:
#1 - Meatball Sub
#2 - Italian Meatsauce w/Spaghetti

• Celebrate Valentine's Day - dress in Red, White or Pink Day!

Friday, February 15:  Day 2

Lunch:
#1 - Beef Nachos
#2 - Cheeseburger on a Bun

Upcoming Events:

• Tuesday, February 19:  Family Event - Kids Heart Challenge (postponed)
• Thursday & Friday, February 21-22: 
• NO SCHOOL

Family Event POSTPONED

As you may have heard, Gym A at Electa Quinney/NDLC is out of commission as the gym floor is replaced due to the flooding experienced with the pipe break on Friday, Feb. 8th.  With the limited gymnasium space, we have made the decision to postpone the Feb. 19th EQ Family Event - Kids Heart Challenge (previously Jump Rope for Heart).  When a future date is chosen we will notify families via the Family Blog, school calendar, and in students folders.  Please continue to collect pledges for the Kids Heart Challenge which are due no later than Friday, March 8th.  The students earn prizes for their efforts and our school receives a US game gift certificate to help purchase new PE equipment for our school!  All are welcome to participate even if you are not choosing to pledge.

Manner of the Week Feb. 4-15:  

When an adult asks you to do something,

do it without complaining

Students and staff at Electa Quinney have been trying hard to grow our manners each week by building a list of TOP TEN MANNERS.  The February 4 - 15 manner emphasizes "When an adult asks you to do something, do it without complaining".

Summer School - 2019

Before we know it Summer School registration will be here.  Feel free to keep referring back to the Summer School Website to stay up-to-date:

Click here for 2019 Summer School Information

Feb. 12 - Abraham Lincoln Day

February 12th is a Wisconsin School Observance Day honoring the 16th president of the United States. Lincoln was born February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky; assassinated 1865. Observed as a federal holiday (Presidents' Day) on the third Monday in February. (Monday, February 18, 2019)  Originally part of court statutes to observe these days and was enacted for the schools on June 27, 1923, from the 1923 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 307, section 20.

February 4-8, 2019

Week at a Glance:

Monday, February 4: Day 5

Lunch:

#1 - Mini Corn Dogs
#2 - BBQ Rib-B-Q Sandwich

• Chipotle Fundraiser, 4 - 8 p.m.
• Tell the cashier that you are there to support Quinney PAC fundraiser when you pay!

Tuesday, February 5:  Day 6

Lunch:

#1 - Chicken Nuggets w/Waffle
#2 - Ham & Turkey Chef Salad

3rd Grade meets with Author Patricia Polacco (Author study), 12 pm
4th Grade meets with Author Patricia Polacco, 1 pm

Wednesday, February 6:   Day 1

Lunch:
#1 - Cheese Pizza
#2 - Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole

Thursday, February 7:  Day 2

Lunch:
#1 - Soft Shell Taco
#2 - Beef, Bean & Cheese Burrito

Community Activity Fair, River View, 5-7 p.m.

Friday, February 8:  Day 3

Lunch:
#1 - French Toast Sticks w/ Sausage Patty
#2 - Sunbutter & Grape Jelly Sandwich

MONDAY, Feb. 4 - Chipotle Fundraiser

• Online orders are NOT included in the fundraiser total. Only in-store purchases will count.
• Make sure you show the fundraiser flyer (hard copy or on your phone) or tell the cashier at checkout that you are there for a fundraiser before you pay.
• We are NOT permitted to hand out flyers to anyone (including our own supporters) or promote the event inside or outside of the restaurant or in the parking lot at any time.  Violation of this policy will result in our fundraiser being canceled.
• Gift cards purchased during fundraisers do not count towards total donated sales, but purchases made with an existing gift card will count.

Author Visit:  Patricia Polacco

A wonderful opportunity came our way through the help and support of retired KASD Library Media Specialist, Mary VanderLoop.  Mrs. VanderLoop initiated and organized for the Award-winning children's author Patricia Polacco to visit Electa Quinney, Victor Haen and PCCS and speak with our 3rd grade and 4th-grade students.  With 3rd-grade students recently completing an author study of Polacco and 4th-grade students completing the same author study last year, this is a prime opportunity for our students and staff.  She will visit Electa Quinney on Tuesday of this week speaking to 3rd-grade students at 12:00 p.m. and 4th-grade students at 1:00 p.m.  

Manner of the Week Feb. 4-15:  

When an adult asks you to do something, do it without complaining

Students and staff at Electa Quinney have been trying hard to grow our manners each week by building a list of TOP TEN MANNERS.  The February 4 - 15 manner emphasizes "When an adult asks you to do something, do it without complaining".

SAFETY PATROL PROGRAM

We are excited to share with you that we will be starting a Safety Patrol Program, with the help of 4th grade students, for our building. Mrs. Nelson is the Coordinator for this great program. Here is some helpful information.

What is Safety Patrol?

• Safety Patrol is a leadership position to help classmates travel to and from school safely.
• Patrollers serve before and after school, keeping children away from traffic in bus loading/unloading areas.
• Patrollers direct children, not traffic.

What does this mean for our building?

• Safety patrollers will be by the bus area in the morning to help walk students from the busses to the playground.   
• Safety patrollers will walk bussers out of the building to the bus routes after school.
• Safety patrollers will stand by the route lines and then walk students to their bus.
• Safety patrollers are tentatively scheduled to start February 6th.
• Students will be made aware of Safety Patrol in the coming weeks - Stay tuned

Community Activity Fair - 4K-8

On Feb. 7th, 5-7 p.m., at River View is a Community Activity Fair for families of elementary to middle school-aged students.  The purpose is to try and give families one night and location that they can learn more about all the different clubs, sports, and organizations in the community.  This is geared for students grades 4K-8th grade.  Interested in learning about different community activities (clubs, sports, organizations) for your students ... all in one place? Some organizations scheduled to attend include: Kaukauna Recreation Department, YMCA, Girls Scouts, Kaukauna Gymnastics Club, Electric City Soccer, Kaukauna Running Club, Kaukauna Raiders Football, Kaukauna Youth Baseball, Sandbox Volleyball, Whitehead’s Martial Arts Academy, and more!  We look forward to seeing you there!

Summer School - 2019

Before we know it Summer School registration will be here.  Feel free to keep referring back to the Summer School Website to stay up-to-date:

Click here for 2019 Summer School Information

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, February 11: 
• PAC Meeting, 6-7 p.m. (rescheduled from Jan. 28)
• Thursday, February 14:
• Red, White & Pink Day!
• Tuesday, February 19:
• EQ FAMILY EVENT, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Thursday & Friday, February 21-22: 
• NO SCHOOL