April 1-5, 2019

Week at a Glance:

Monday, April 1: Day 6

Lunch:

#1 - Cheeseburger on a Bun
#2 - Ham & Turkey Chef Salad

• WI Forward Schedule:
• 8:15-9:40 Durrant, Forster, Herlache - Science 3

Tuesday, April 2:  Day 1

Lunch:

#1 - French Toast Sticks w/ Sausage Patty
#2 - Sausage & Cheese on English Muffin

• WI Forward Schedule:
• 8:15-9:40  Ponte, Rosenbeck, Wiese - Science 3
• 2-McKinnon & 2-Ritzke to Bubolz Nature Preserve, 12:00-3:00  
• 2nd Grade Concert - Dakins, Ebben, Owen, 6:30-7:30 

Wednesday, April 3:   Day 2

Lunch:
#1 - Soft Shell Taco
#2 - BBQ Shredded Pork Sandwich

• WI Forward Schedule:
• 8:15 Durrant, Forster, Herlache - Text Dependent Analysis 
• 8:15 Dercks, Haehlke - Text Dependent Analysis 

Thursday, April 4:   Day 3

Lunch:

#1 - Mini Corn Dogs

#2 - Rontini & Cheese

• Career Day! Dress like the career you are most thankful for or what you would like to become.
• WI Forward Schedule:
• 8:15 Ponte, Rosenbeck, Wiese - Text Dependent Analysis 
• 8:15 Gaines, Jozwiak - Text Dependent Analysis 

Friday, April 5:  Day 4

Lunch:

#1 - Pizza Dippers

#2 - Tater Tot Casserole

• 8:45 Assembly
• 2-Dakins, 2-Ebben & 2-Owen to Bubolz Nature Preserve, 12:00-3:00  

Upcoming Events/Days Off: 

Wednesday, Apr. 17 - Half Day - 11:30 Dismissal 

AND Cancer Awareness Day! Wear a color to support a cancer awareness that is important to you.

Thursday, Apr. 18-Monday, Apr. 22 - NO School

Tuesday, Apr. 30 - Rock Star Day! Dress like a rock star!

Monday-Friday, May 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week - TBD

Thursday, May 23 - Disney Day! Wear Disney clothes or dress as your favorite Disney Character

Friday & Monday, May 24-27 - NO School

Wednesday, June 5 - Last Day of School 11:30 Dismissal

Family Event - April 11

Mind and Body Smart - Kids Heart Challenge

Our Family Night date is coming quickly - Thursday, April 11th. Keep your mind and body sharp at our EQ Family Event from 5:30-7:00. This will be an Open House format (come and go as you wish, do not need to attend entire time) with 20+ centers/stations set up in both gyms for kids and parents. In keeping our mind healthy and sharp we will have fun with rock painting.

Summer School Registration NOW OPEN

Registration for Summer School started on Sunday, March 31st at 2:00 p.m.  Click this link to be taking to the Summer School Website with all of the needed information:

Click here for 2019 Summer School Information

3rd & 4th keep moving FORWARD

3rd and 4th grade students will both be taking the Wisconsin Forward Exam this week.  Students in 4th grade will take a third Science assessment.  Both 3rd and 4th graders will take the Text Dependent Analysis.  In the Text Dependent Analysis (TDA) student read a passage(s) and respond to a writing prompt using evidence from the passage(s) to support their opinion, claims, and ideas.   (click here for DPI family brochure with information).

Manner Lesson for  April 1-12

Middle School Dance

*Parents who have a 4th grade child wanting to participate in Dance, be on the lookout for information regarding Sign ups, Open Gyms, Tryouts, etc.

Be sure to have a Physical Form complete!

Printable forms can be found here, under Athletic Forms:   https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/family/forms.cfm

March 25-29, 2019

Week at a Glance:

Monday, March 25: Day 1

Lunch:

#1 - Chicken Patty on a Bun
#2 - Cheesy Baked Pasta

Tuesday, March 26:  Day 2

Lunch:

#1 - Ham & Cheese on a Bun
#2 - Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole

• PAC Meeting, 6-7 p.m.
• 4-D, 4-F, 4-H - Science Forward Assessment in AM

Wednesday, March 27:   Day 3

Lunch:
#1 - Beef Nachos
#2 - Cheese Quesadilla

• Pajama/Stuffed Animal Day
• 3-Dercks to Tanner Early Learning Center, 2-3 p.m.
• 4-B/W, 4-P, 4-R - Science Forward Assessment in AM

Thursday, March 28:   Day 4

Lunch:

#1 - Chicken Nuggets

#2 - Spaghetti w/Italian Meatsauce

• 2-Ritzke & 2-McKinnon - 2nd Grade Concert, 6:30
• 4-D, 4-F, 4-H - Science Forward Assessment in AM

Friday, March 29:  Day 5 

Lunch:

#1 - Cheese Pizza

#2 - Sloppy Joe

• 4-B/W, 4-P, 4-R - Science Forward Assessment in AM

Sunday, March 31:

Summer School Registration Opens - 2 p.m.

Upcoming Dress Up Days:

April 4 - Career Day! Dress like the career you are most thankful for or what you would like to become.

Rescheduled Family Event - April 11

(rescheduled from February 19th)

Mark your calendar for our rescheduled Family Night - Thursday, April 11th. Keep your mind and body sharp at our EQ Family Event from 5:30-7:00. Our Kids Heart Challenge (prev. Jump Rope for Heart) will take place and include 20+ centers/stations set up in both gyms for kids and parents. In keeping our mind healthy and sharp we will have fun with rock painting. More information to come. Mark your calendar!

Summer School Registration Begins SUNDAY

Registration for Summer School starts on Sunday, March 31st at 2:00 p.m.  Click this link to be taking to the Summer School Website with all of the needed information:

Click here for 2019 Summer School Information

Assessment starts this week for 4th Grade

The Wisconsin Forward Exam starts at Electa Quinney this week.  Students in 4th grade will take two Science assessments this week, each approximately 40  minutes in length (time is an estimate/average, there is no overall time limit and students can take as long as needed).  3rd graders will begin the assessment the week of April 1st.   (click here for DPI family brochure with information).

Manner Lesson for  March 18-29:  

Appropriate ways to INTERRUPT

It is important to be respectful to your peers and adults not only in school but everywhere. One way that we need to be respectful is through our words and actions. Students are learning times and ways to be respectful if they need to interrupt others.

March 18-22, 2019

Week at a Glance:

Monday, March 18: Day 3

Lunch:

#1 - Personal Galaxy Pepperoni Pizza
#2 - Roasted Turkey on a Bun

Tuesday, March 19:  Day 4

Lunch:

#1 - Spaghetti w/Italian Meatsauce
#2 - Turkey Ranch Wrap

Wednesday, March 20:   Day 5

Lunch:
#1 - Hot Dog on a Bun
#2 - Italian Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Thursday, March 21:   Day 6

Lunch:

#1 - Macho Nachos

#2 - Mexican Beef Lasagna

Friday, March 22:   

NO SCHOOL

Manner Lessons for  March 18-29:  

Not INTERRUPTING 

It is important to be respectful to your peers and adults not only in school but everywhere. One way that we need to be respectful is through our words and actions. Students will learn ways to be respectful and not interrupt others.

Upcoming Dress Up Days:

March 27 - Pajama/Stuffed Animal Day

April 4 - Career Day! Dress like the career you are most thankful for or what you would like to become.

Rescheduled Family Event - April 11

(rescheduled from February 19th)

Mark your calendar for our rescheduled Family Night - Thursday, April 11th. Keep your mind and body sharp at our EQ Family Event from 5:30-7:00. Our Kids Heart Challenge (prev. Jump Rope for Heart) will take place and include 20+ centers/stations set up in both gyms for kids and parents. In keeping our mind healthy and sharp we will have fun with rock painting. More information to come. Mark your calendar!

Summer School - 2019

Before we know it Summer School registration will be here.  Registration starts on Sunday, March 31st at 2:00 p.m.  Feel free to keep referring back to the Summer School Website to stay up-to-date:

Click here for 2019 Summer School Information

Thank You

Thank you from the Electa Quinney staff for attending parent/student/teacher conferences this month. Education extends beyond the school door and our teachers appreciate the opportunity to discuss your children and their work with you parents. Open lines of communication between school and home is very important for student success. Working together helps students get the most out of their educational experiences. Thank you for caring so much!

Scholastic Book Fair

Thank you to Jessica Hurst for her hard work during the Book Fair. Thank you to the parents that helped nurture the love of books with their child! The
Book Fairs are always a busy place during conferences!  Happy Reading!

**If you are interested in chairing or co-chairing the Scholastic Book Fairs for the 2019-20 School Year, please contact the office.**

Wisconsin Forward Spring State Assessment

The Wisconsin Forward Exam will be administered to 4th graders at Electa Quinney beginning the week of March 21st.  3rd graders will begin the assessment the week of April 1st.  Classroom teachers will share more specific dates with you soon.  (click here for previous blog posts with more information).

March 11-15, 2019

Week at a Glance:

Monday, March 11: Day 4

Lunch:

#1 - Chicken Patty on a Bun
#2 - Tater Tot Casserole

Tuesday, March 12:  Day 5

Lunch:

#1 - French Toast Sticks w/Sausage Patty
#2 - Turkey Ham, Egg & Cheese Bagel

• Doodle for Google Deadline Today - Forms to Mrs. Siegel

Wednesday, March 13:   Day 6

Lunch:
#1 - Beef Nachos
#2 - Beef & Bean Chili

• 9:45-11:30 - All 3/4 Grades to KHS for Walsh Performance
• Referendum Information Fair, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Victor Haen Elem. School

Thursday, March 14:   Day 1

Lunch:

#1 - Mini Corn Dogs

#2 - Rotini & Cheese

Friday, March 15:   Day 2

Lunch:

#1 - Pizza Dippers

#2 - Cheeseburger on a Bun

• Spirit Dress-up Day -- Green/Leprechaun Day!

Manner March 4-15:

Opening and holding a door for others

Summer School - 2019

Before we know it Summer School registration will be here.  Registration starts on Sunday, March 31st at 2:00 p.m.  Feel free to keep referring back to the Summer School Website to stay up-to-date:

Click here for 2019 Summer School Information

Be Safe with Our Children

Please be cautious during our beginning and end of day drop off/pick up times. We want all
students and adults to be safe coming and leaving school. Some reminders to focus on:

• Students may be dropped off as early as 7:35 a.m.  Supervision begins at 7:35 a.m. and on days when the temperature or wind chill is below 0, students will be welcomed inside at 7:35 a.m.
• The side of the street closest to school on Sullivan Avenue is Hug-n-Go.  Another great drop off area is on Ann Street on the side of the street closest to school.  
• Please do not speed around the line of cars, but be cautious as children are present in and around cars.
• Be aware of our crosswalk areas as a driver and slow down to look twice at these areas

Wisconsin Forward Spring State Assessment

The Wisconsin Forward Exam will be administered to 4th graders at Electa Quinney beginning the week of March 21st.  3rd graders will begin the assessment the week of April 1st.  We will share more specific dates with you in the coming weeks.

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

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

There are sample or practice test questions available for students. An Online Tools Training (OTT) is available for students at:  http://wbte.drcedirect.com/WI/portals/wi 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.

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.

March 4-8, 2019

Week at a Glance:

Monday, March 4: Day 5

Lunch:

#1 - Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake
#2 - BBQ Shredded Pork Sandwich

• Referendum Information Fair, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at River View School

Tuesday, March 5:  Day 6

Lunch:

#1 - Roasted Turkey w/Mashed Potatoes
#2 - Chicken Nuggets

• Conferences and Book Fair Tonight from 4:00-7:30

Wednesday, March 6:   Day 1

Lunch:
#1 - Cheese Pizza
#2 - Ham & Turkey Chef Salad

Thursday, March 7:   Day 2

Lunch:

#1 - Soft Shell Taco

#2 - Beef, Bean & Cheese Burrito

• 3rd Grade to PAC Fox Cities Symphony, 11:45-2:15
•  Conferences and Book Fair Tonight from 4:00-7:30

Friday, March 8:     Day 3

1/2 Day, 11:30 Dismissal - No Lunch

• Kids Heart Challenge Donation Forms/Envelopes Due!!!
• Conferences and Book Fair this afternoon from 12:20-4:00

Manner March 4-15:

Opening and holding a door for others

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. 

Kids Heart Challenge - Donation Forms Due

Thank you for taking part in collecting donations for the Kids Heart Challenge (prev. Jump Rope for Heart).  As you know we postponed our "EVENT" due to the flooding in Gym A.  We are anticipating an April date for the event, watch for further information.  In the meantime, we would like to move forward with collecting Donation Forms/Envelopes.  Please send these to school with your child on or before Friday, March 8th.  This will allow us to begin working on securing all the Thank You Items that students have earned by collecting donations.

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

We are Snowshoeing in PE!

2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students started snowshoeing in PE last week! The fun will continue this week with more snowshoeing on days when 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.  Thank you to 1000 Islands for sharing the showshoes with us and thank you Mrs. Stratton and Mr. Halloran for providing this great experience for our students.

Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences

We look forward to seeing families at Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences this week. We sincerely appreciate your care and involvement in your child's education.  To check your sign-up time click this link to view the sign-up schedule...  www.signupgenius.com/tabs/23677D705AECAEAC60-marchpts
The Scholastic Book Fair will be taking place in the lobby/entrance.  Make sure to stop by the book fair on your way in or out of school.  Proceeds from the book fair are used to provide birthday books to students, classroom materials, books for family events, and more!

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.

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!!