April 29-May 3, 2019

Week at a Glance:

Monday, April 29: Day 5

Lunch:

#1 - Chicken Nuggets w/Waffle
#2 - Tater Tot Casserole

• WI Forward Schedule:
• 8:15-8:40 Math - Gaines, Jozwiak
• 8:15-8:40 Social Studies - Durrant, Forster, Herlache
• 12:20-1:45 Social Studies - Ponte, Rosenbeck, Wiese
• MAP testing - Owen, McKinnon, Ritzke

Tuesday, April 30: Day 6

Lunch:

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

• Rock Star Day! Dress Like a Rock Star!
• WI Forward Schedule:
• 8:15-8:40 Math - Dercks, Haehlke
• 8:15-8:40 Social Studies - Ponte, Rosenbeck, Wiese

• MAP testing - Dakins, Ebben

Wednesday, May 1:  Day 1

Lunch:
#1 - Soft Shell Taco
#2 - Beef Enchiladas

• 8:10-11:45 All Third Grade to the Grignon Home
• WI Forward Schedule:
• 8:15-8:40 Social Studies - Durrant, Forster, Herlache

• MAP testing - Ebben

Thursday, May 2:  Day 2

Lunch:

#1 - Mini Corn Dogs

#2 - Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake

Friday, May 3:  Day 3

Lunch:

#1 - Pizza Dippers

#2 - Ham & Turkey Chef Salad

• School Lunch Hero Day!
• MAP testing - McKinnon, Ritzke

Summer School Registration Closes May 17

Click here for 2019 Summer School Information

Summer School Information reminders:

• The registration window closes on May 17 at 12:00 p.m.
• Location: Kaukauna High School
• Dates: Tuesday, June 11 - Friday, June 28

Next Time You Are in the Building...

Please check through the Lost and Found for items your child may be missing. There are small items in the office. When school ends, the items will be donated. Thank You!

School Lunch Hero Day!

Friday May 3rd is School Lunch Hero Day! Kaukauna School Chartwells staff strive to make lunchtime the favorite part of every student’s day. From their friendly greetings in the cafeteria and the love they dish out with every student’s meal, to how they encourage kids to eat more fruits and vegetables, our school nutrition professionals are truly heroes.  

We will celebrate the day by decorating the lunch rooms. A "thank you" poster will also be hung for students to sign their name to during lunch that day. 

May 6-10 is Staff Appreciation Week

We are having a Super Spirit celebration next week to honor the “Rockstar” Quinney staff!!  We would appreciate your help in thanking our staff by “wearing” your thanks in the special spirit days listed on the form linked here.  A printed copy of the form will be sent home with students this week!

A Note from Chartwells…

With the end of the school year fast approaching we ask that you take note of your child/children’s lunch account balance.  Accounts will have to be brought up to date by the end of the school year.  If we do not receive payment by Tuesday, June 11th, 2019, and the account balance is more than a $20.00 negative it will be sent to the Kaukauna Area School District Collection Agency.  

If you choose to let your child/children’s lunch account balance go below the $5.00 mark because of the end of the year, please remember the Kaukauna Area School District Messenger Service will continue to contact you.  This is an automated service and cannot be turned off.  

Remember to make each day a safe and healthy one!

Manner Lessons for April 29-May 3

You get what you get and you're thankful for it! For this manner students learn in their class meeting...  

• It’s important to accept what you are given and to be appreciative of it. 
• You should appreciate what you have and not ask for more or complain about what you have received.
• Even when you are disappointed or upset about something, it isn’t ok to throw a fit.
• It doesn’t matter whether you like what you have received or not, acknowledge the giver with "Thank You!" as appropriate.

COLOR RUN!

Mark your calendar for May 30! Watch for registration and the basket raffle paperwork coming home with students early this week!!!  Come join in the fun of our 3rd annual Color Run!

Upcoming Events/Days Off: 

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

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

April 15-26, 2019

Two Weeks at a Glance:

Monday, April 15: Day 4

Lunch:

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

• 8:15-9:40 WI Forward Schedule:
• Writing - Dercks, Haehlke, Durrant, Forster, Herlache

Tuesday, April 16:  Day 5

Lunch:

#1 - Chicken Nuggets w/Waffle
#2 - Checken Parmesan w/Spaghetti

• 8:15-9:40 WI Forward Schedule:
• Writing - Gaines, Jozwiak, Ponte, Rosenbeck, Wiese

Wednesday, April 17:   Day 6

• Cancer Awareness Day! Wear a color to support a cancer awareness that is important to you.
• 1/2 Day, 11:30 Dismissal

Thursday, April 18-Monday, April 22: 

NO SCHOOL! SPRING BREAK!

Tuesday, April 23:  Day 1

Lunch:

#1 - Cheese Pizza
#2 - Turkey Ranch Wrap

• WI Forward Schedule:
• Practice

Wednesday, April 24:   Day 2

Lunch:

#1 - Cheesy Baked Pasta

#2 - Roasted Turkey w/Gravy on a Bun 

• WI Forward Schedule:
• 8:15-9:40 Math - Dercks, Haehlke, Durrant, Forster, Herlache
• 12:20-1:45 Math - Ponte, Rosenbeck, Wiese

• 3-Dercks to Tanner Early Learning Center, 2:00-3:00 

• Extra scheduled PAC Meeting, 6:00-7:00

Thursday, April 25:  Day 3

Lunch:

#1 - Scrambled Eggs w/Sausage Patty

#2 - Blueberry Bash Waffles

•  8:15-9:40 WI Forward Schedule:
• Math - Gaines, Jozwiak, Ponte, Rosenbeck, Wiese

Friday, April 26:  Day 4

Lunch:

#1 - Macho Nachos

#2 - Mexican Beef Lasagna

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

Upcoming Events/Days Off: 

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

Monday-Friday, May 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week - click here to see the dress-up days and teacher appreciation note to complete.

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

 

Placement with Care

The elementary staff will soon be starting the student placement process for the 2019-20 school year.  Our goal is to create heterogeneous classroom groups to accommodate the learning needs and styles of every student.  The staff at each school spends a great deal of time and effort to determine the proper homeroom placement of children for the coming year.

The following factors are considered when seeking to provide the best educational program for all students in any given classroom:

→ Provide a balance by gender, ability, leadership qualities and classroom size.

→ Balancing by gender

→ Balancing by ability levels (below, on, above grade level)

→ Balancing specific strengths and needs, including any special needs, giftedness, or language issues.

→ Maintaining optimal classroom size

→ Create a positive match for students with peers.

Considerations are given for students who do not work well together, and also for students who may get along “too well,” interfering with learning.  Specific behavior needs (such as assertiveness, shyness, attention span and behavior choices) are also considered.

We also consider information from related arts (music, art, physical education, library media) staff, Pupil Services staff, and Individual Education Plan (IEP) teams are considered based on knowledge and observations of children in multiple environments.

Parent input. Information from parents is considered as the final step in the process. We find that most parents are comfortable with the classroom placements made by staff.  However, we realize that parents can also provide specific information about their child that could be helpful in assisting the student placement process.  Parents may choose to provide written input into the placement process via the PARENT INPUT FORM available in the school office.  To obtain the input form, you may stop in the office or request that a form be sent home with your child. 

Please note that:

➤ Input forms must be returned to the school office no later than Friday, April 26, 2019.  Forms returned after this date may not be considered. 

➤ Completing a form is optional. The intent of this form is to provide additional child-specific information for the placement process, and not to specify a teacher preference. Requests that name a specific teacher may not be considered in the placement process. 

➤ Verbal information or requests cannot be honored.

 Forms need to be returned to the school office no later than Friday, April 26, 2019. 

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY - THURSDAY, APRIL 25

In order to help the student, employer and the District prepare, we have established the following procedures:

Prior to Take Your Child to Work Day:

1. Since regular class instruction will be held on this day, your child will be required to make up any missed work. 
2. Please notify the school at least two days in advance of your child’s absence for participation in this program.
3. Please request a “Take Your Child to Work Day” form from the school office/teacher.


After participating in Take Your Child to Work Day:

4. All 4th – 12th grade students should complete the questions on the reverse side of the Verification Form. (2nd-3rd grade students do not need to answer the questions)
5. Return the completed form, with employer’s signature, and responses to questions (if applicable) to school the following day.  This form must be returned Friday, April 26 in order for the absence to be excused.


Parents are encouraged to investigate the option of doing this activity on a non-school day (e.g. summer, in-service day or Saturday).  If April 26th is the preferred day, we appreciate families taking the afternoon for the visit as some classes have Forward Exam testing that morning. Thank you for helping to make the day a valuable learning experience for your child.  FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE.

Summer School Registration NOW OPEN

Registration for Summer School is still available.  Click this link to be taking to the Summer School Website with all of the needed information:

Click here for 2019 Summer School Information

Important Summer School Information:

The registration window closes on May 17 at 12:00 p.m.

Location: Kaukauna High School

Dates: Tuesday, June 11 - Friday, June 28

3rd & 4th Keep Moving FORWARD

3rd and 4th grade students will continue taking the Wisconsin Forward Exam this week.    (click here for DPI family brochure with information).

Manner Lesson for  April 15-26

You get what you get and you're thankful for it! 

The manner of accepting what you are given
without complaining or throwing a fit or asking for more of something.
⬧ It’s important to accept what you are given and to be appreciative of it.
⬧ You should appreciate what you have and not ask for more or complain about what you have received.
⬧ Even when you are disappointed or upset about something, it isn’t OK to throw a fit.

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

April 8-12, 2019

Week at a Glance:

Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week

Monday, April 8: Day 5

Lunch:

#1 - Mini Corn Dogs
#2 - Cheesy Baked Pasta

• WI Forward Schedule:
• Practice

Tuesday, April 9:  Day 6

Lunch:

#1 - Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce
#2 - Turkey Ranch Wrap

• WI Forward Schedule:
• 8:15-9:40 Reading - Grade 4 - Ponte, Rosenbeck, Wiese
• 8:15-9:40 Reading - Grade 3 - Dercks, Haehlke

Wednesday, April 10:   Day 1

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

• WI Forward Schedule:
• 8:15-9:40 Reading - Grade 4 - Durrant, Forster, Herlache
• 8:15-9:40 Reading - Grade 3 - Gaines, Jozwiak

Thursday, April 11:   Day 2

Lunch:

#1 - Hot Dog on a Bun

#2 - Roasted Turkey w/Mashed Potatoes

• WI Forward Schedule:
• 8:15-9:40 Listening - Grade 4 - Ponte, Rosenbeck, Wiese
• 8:15-9:40 Listening - Grade 3 - Gaines, Jozwiak
• 1:00-2:00 Statewide Tornado Practice Drill 

FAMILY EVENT -

Mind and Body Smart - Kids Heart Challenge 5:30-7:30

Friday, April 12:  Day 3

Lunch:

#1 - Personal Galaxy Pepperoni Pizza

#2 - Toasty Cheese Sandwich

•  WI Forward Schedule:
• 8:15-9:40 Listening - Grade 4 - Durrant, Forster, Herlache
• 8:15-9:40 Listening - Grade 3 - Dercks, Haehlke

Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week

Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness week is this week.  As usual, we will take this time to review our safety plans in severe weather and tornado warnings.  There will be a statewide tornado drill on Thursday, April 11 around 1-2 p.m.  Although we have done a drill earlier in the year, you may want to review the procedures for severe weather or tornado warnings and discuss the process and location with your students prior to April 11th. 

Family Event - April 11

Mind and Body Smart - Kids Heart Challenge

Our Family Event takes place this week - Thursday, April 11th. Keep your mind and body sharp at our 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 still OPEN

Registration for Summer School is still open.  Click this link to be taking to the Summer School Website with all of the needed information:

Click here for 2019 Summer School Information

Manner Lesson for  April 1-12

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

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).