District Administrator's Message
I typically share at least a portion of the content of my Press Star column in this section, but not today. This doesn't mean that you shouldn't read it....you should. It can be found in this week's Press Star and will highlight a meeting with Governor Walker that I was fortunate to be a part of. Be sure to check it out.
What I wanted to share is my gratitude. During this holiday season, it is especially apparent that we have the best staff, students, family, and community around!
This message doesn't allow me to scratch the surface of all who make this season the celebration that it is, but we need to start with our music department. This team has been tirelessly working to select 'just the right' sampling of tunes, introduce this music to kids ranging from 4K to seniors in high school, and inspire all who are in attendance. Support ranges from classroom teachers, principals, sound, custodial, maintenance crews, and of course, our students who practice and perform as well as their parents who encourage them to practice. Thank you to all who help to make these presentations the celebrations they are meant to be.
Beside musical performances, there are numerous acts of kindness and giving. Clubs and organizations ranging from athletic teams to the After School Program have been shopping, wrapping, collecting canned foods, and ringing bells for the Salvation Army.
We also know that as much joy as this season brings to so many, there are others who may need some help to navigate through the upcoming days and weeks. Please contact us with any concerns.
I look forward to seeing many of you in the upcoming weeks and wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Go Bulldogs!
Sincerely,
Kathleen Gwidt, Ph.D.
District Administrator
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Mark Your Calendars
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There are many additional activities specific to each building. Please check the website, calendar, or call for detail on time and location of any events.
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December 2: Holiday of Wonder parade
December 5: 7th/8th grade Vocal Concert
December 6: Sugar Bush Concert
December 7: Parkview Concert
December 8: Readfield Concert
December 8: High School Music Department Concert
December 9: Lincoln Concert
December 12: Regular Board of Education Meeting
December 12: 7th/8th grade Band Concert
December 13: 5th/6th grade Band Concert
December 15: 5th/6th grade Vocal Concert
December 23-January 1: No School. M
ost offices will be closed. Please call ahead or email me at
kgwidt@newlondon.k12.wi.us if anything is needed.
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'Tis the Season
Holiday of Wonder
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You can see by the abundance of smiles that this year's Holiday of Wonder parade was a hit with all who attended. Special thanks to the New London High School band for sharing their talents, and to Bulldogs of Character advisors and Rice's Greenhouse for helping the Character Kids organize their presentation. Thank you to all of our students and families who helped make this evening the success that it was.
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Adult Education and Family Learning Program
FVTC Partnership
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Coming Soon! The New London Adult Education & Family Learning Program will begin in January. This opportunity will be provided at no cost to eligible adults and their children.
This opportunity is being made possible through partnership with Fox Valley Technical College and by generous funding through Bemis Company Foundation. Technology funding is provided by WalMart.
~Community Opportunity~
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Percy's Pro Shop
Student Store Open for Business
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Percy's Pro Shop is located within
Water Street Vintage in downtown New London. It is open until December 31, and their hours are Monday-Friday from 10:00-6:00, Satruday 10:00-5:00, and Sunday 11:00-4:00.
This is the Shop's fourth season. Students are charged with all aspects of this store's operation from ordering and pricing to hiring, merchandising, and sales. Check out their Facebook page for more information:
https://www.facebook.com/percysproshop/?fref=ts
Shop Percy's Pro Shop Today!
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The Gift of Thanksgiving
Grateful to Give
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Thank you to all who helped make Thanksgiving so special. Elementary children learned about this holiday and shared a traditional meal with friends and family. High School Student Council members shopped, cooked, and delivered meals to three New London families and Taher Food Service provided Thanksgiving dinner to an additional 74 area families, which School District of New London staff members eagerly volunteered to assist in distributing.
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National Geography Bee
Intermediate/Middle School Finalists
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Congratulations to IS/MS students for their participation in the Geography Bee. Jeffrey Eplett was the runner up and Will Hoover reigns as champion for a second consecutive year.
Good luck to Will as he advances to the next level of competition!
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Christmas on Thern Farm
Supporting a Worthy Cause
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The historic Thern farmhouse is filled with Christmas trees decortated by area organizations. The community is invited to cast their monetary ballot which will then provide support to these local organizations. Thank you to
Bulldogs of Character in the Community members who have adorned a bulldog-themed tree that you will be sure to love and support.
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The Thern farmhouse is located in New London on Highway 54, just east of the Highway 45 bypass. There is free admission on December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. Hours are 5:00-7:00. Enjoy a weekend Open House on Saturday, December 17 from 3:00-7:00 or Sunday, December 18 from 12:00-4:00.
Vote for your favorite Christmas Tree!
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Pupil Nondiscrimination Statement
It is the policy of the School District of New London that no person may be denied admission to any public
school or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular,
extracurricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of the person's sex, race, religion,
national origin, ancestry, color, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental,
emotional or learning disability.
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