May 2019
Smartboard Gazette Newsletter

Thank you for supporting our school service project to be “heroes” in the fight against cancer.

We have raised $2,689.15!!

THANK YOU!!
SAVE THE DATE!
3rd-5th Grade
Spring Fling Concert
"Only One You"
Wednesday, May 15th at
6:00PM
Lake Geneva Middle School Gym

Please dress nicely... Students need to arrive at 5:40pm.

This is for all students grades 3-5.
YBASE AND WRAP AROUND
CARE INFORMATION
Parent & Student Reminders

MORNING DROP OFF INFORMATION:
Just a reminder that you may NOT drop your student off before 8:15 a.m. There is no student supervision before that time.

We encourage all families to use our drop off zone located at the back of Star Center.

PICK-UP INFORMATION:
If you are picking up your child at the end of the day, a parent or guardian needs to call the office at 262-348-7000 before 2:30pm or send a note with the student to let us know.

BUS CHANGE INFORMATION
If there is a change to your child's normal bus routine, we require a note or a phone call by a parent or guardian to the school, 262-348-7000, to make that change. Please do so before 2:30pm.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
I f you are going to be volunteering at Star Center (field trips, PTO events, classroom help, etc.) the District Administration requires a background check to be processed. Forms are available on-line or you can call the Star Center Office to request a form. Please note that the District Office needs
2 weeks to process each form.

Background checks are good for 3 years, so if you are unsure of whether you are still approved, you can call Star Center at 262-348-7000.
Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Important information regarding student health and welfare and helpful information about: when to keep your student home, medications at school and the district's new cough drop policy.
STAR CENTER PTO NEWS
Join us each first Wednesday of the month for our PTO meeting at 4:00pm in the Teacher's lounge.

We have a lot of great things happening, but we can't do it without your help! Hope to see you there on Wednesday, May 1st at 4:00pm
 for our next meeting.
2019-2020 Star Center PTO Open Positions
We need you!! Our PTO will be filling several open board and committee positions for next year. These positions are the backbone to the efforts that support our school.
If you are interested in an open position or just joining us on occasion, we would love to hear from you!
Please reach out to  Michelle Michalek Norgard  or  Tracy Mullens Olson  for more information!
What's Happening at Star Center
Click below to access our Facebook Page and find out great things happening at Star Center as well as other events and important
information coming up!
Mrs. Sanchez's 2nd grade class read over 1,000 books! 
They celebrated with an ice cream sundae party!! :) Nice work!
Mrs. Meinel's 2nd grade class are working hard on their Cartoneras! They are so excited for the Cartonera celebration
 on Friday, May 10th!
Star Center 4th Graders visited the Capitol Building in Madison on
April 18th. They had a great time and even met 3 State Senators!
First grade Running Start Celebration, Friday, April 26th!
Well done first graders!
The 4th and 5th Grade Math Bowl was Friday, April 26th. Congrats to all who were selected to participate from
Star Center and Eastview!
The Forensics Meet was on Saturday, April 27th. Congratulations to all of our Star students who participated!! Way to go!
Upcoming Dates to Remember
Wednesday, May 1st
  • Star Center PTO Meeting, 4:00pm

Thursday, May 2nd
  • Spring Clubs and Track Practice, 3:35-4:25pm

Monday, May 6th
  • 5th Grade to LGMS for School Tour, 9:00-11:00am
  • PTO School Skate Night at Traxside in Burlington, 5:30-8:00pm

Tuesday, May 7th
  • 5th-8th Grade Band Concert, 6:00pm at LGMS
  • Spring Clubs and Track Practice, 3:35-4:25pm

Wednesday, May 8th
  • 5th Grade Parent Night at LGMS, 5:30-6:00pm

Thursday, May 9th
  • Full day of school--No Early Release
  • Teacher Look Alike Dress up Day, Dress like your favorite teacher

Friday, May 10th
  • Cartonera Celebration, 2:30-3:15pm

Monday, May 13th
  • 5th Grade orchestra practice at LGMS, 2:00-3:15pm

Tuesday, May 14th
  • 4th Grade orchestra practice at LGMS, 2:00-3:15pm
  • Spring Clubs and Track Practice, 3:35-4:25pm
  • SPRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT, 4th-8th Grade at LGMS, 6:00pm

Wednesday, May 15th
  • SPRING FLING CONCERT for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade at LGMS, 6:00pm

Thursday, May 16th
  • Spring Clubs and Track Practice, 3:35-4:25pm

Friday, May 17th
  • PTO Community Picnic & Silent Auction, 4:30-6:30pm

Thursday, May 20th
  • Band Rental Information Night, 3:00-7:15pm at LGMS for current 4th-7th graders

Tuesday, May 21st
  • LAST DAY for Spring Clubs and Track Practice, 3:35-4:25pm

Wednesday, May 22nd
  • Elementary District Track Meet at LGMS, 4:00pm

Monday, May 27th
  • NO SCHOOL-Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 30th
  • Orchestra Instrument Rental Information Meeting at LGMS, 4:30pm AND 5:30pm sessions for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students

Monday, June 3rd
  • 4K Field Day, AM &PM


Wednesday, June 5th
  • Last day for Early Childhood (EC)
  • Award Ceremony, 9:00am
  • 5th Grade Promotion, 10:30am
  • Talent Show, 1:30

Thursday, June 6th
  • LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!
  • 5K-5th Grade Field Day
  • 4K Fly Up Celebration
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