CSD Special Edition
School Closure news & updates
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A Message from Mr. Bugnacki
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Each week I find myself saying, ‘Wow, what a week’! This week was no different. I must say one of the highlights from this past week was the senior car parade down Washington Ave. I was so pleased we were able to offer that opportunity to our kids, families, and community. The feedback has been very positive, so much so we may have started a new tradition. The car parade was a “bonus” for all of us.
I do miss the energy associated with the end of the year. It goes without saying, the end of this school year has felt like no other. I usually find myself visiting classrooms, enjoying field days, picnics, yearbook signings, performances, etc. Marching through those events allows me to benchmark the end of the year. With so many of those events going virtual or being modified in some fashion, I am feeling a bit off balance and disoriented. I suspect many of you are feeling the same way. What has helped me through this time, is the focus on the fall and the start of the school year. We are planning to greet all students back on September 8, 2020, the first day of school. We are working on re-entry plans for the fall that include enhanced safety measures to mitigate risk and preserve our learning environment. If all goes as planned, we would offer parents an option for students to attend school in person or to participate in a virtual experience online. We are in the very early stages of planning and will provide more information as soon as reasonable.
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We are planning for our facilities to resume operation on July 1, 2020. Plans are under development that will allow for regular community and extra-curricular access to the buildings. Any and all plans for our facilities to be used as of July 1 will be vetted by the Health Department and other agencies and experts in the field to ensure reasonable safety measures are in place while accessing our facilities. As more information is developed and vetted, we will share it as appropriate.
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Lastly, today I received two thank you cards from CHS seniors. Both seniors were the recipient of the Peace Award. This award is usually announced during our Scholarship Night held in May in the CPAC, although this year the ceremony looked a bit different. The Peace Award was developed and funded by the parishes, congregations and other faith-based organizations in the community which make up our Ecumenical Council. The Council convenes several times throughout the year with the district to discuss ways they can support our students. The Peace Award was designed by the Council with the intent of recognizing students that promote peaceful resolutions. Recipients of this award are nominated by high school teachers for exhibiting non-violent/peaceful responses to conflict, by promoting collaborative solutions to conflict, by taking an active voice against violence or by generally displaying peaceful and conciliatory behavior while in the classroom and in our community. Congratulations to all the receipts of this award/scholarship! The tenets of the Peace Award are timeless and extremely appropriate for all of us given the current unrest in our country.
Be well!
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Superintendent, Todd Bugnacki
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District Communications & Newsletters
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Karen Egelhoff, Communications Coordinator
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Last Newsletter for the School Year
This week marks the end of the school year and our district parent newsletter. The plan is to resume our weekly communication sometime in August, or on an as-needed basis this summer. Please always look to the parent weekly newsletter for the latest information. Have a great summer!
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Senior Parade
Born in the wake of 9/11, this year’s Cedarburg High School seniors are a direct result of success through hard work and resilience. The close of the school year symbolized at once both an end and a new beginning. Cedarburg will always be home for each student, regardless of where they end up living, studying, and working. We will enjoy watching them learn and grow and look forward to celebrating their success in all they choose to do. With remarkable inner strength, the Class of 2020 will always be a special class for us. As we determined there would be no formal ceremony on the graduation date of May 31st, we celebrated the class with a senior parade through downtown Cedarburg. Collectively, students, their families, and the Cedarburg community celebrated the Class of 2020; cheering them on as they traveled down Cedarburg's Washington Avenue. More photos can be found on our
website dedicated to the Class of 2020
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C&I Director, Alan Groth; Student Services Director, Ted Noll;
Technology & Assessment Director, Kirstin Rose,
Data & Assessment Coordinator, Deanna Nelson and Digital Learning Coach, Krista Penrod
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EOY Parent Survey
As we begin to close up the school year, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our families for their support of each child in their household. As a learning organization, we want to grow in our understanding and refinement of our practices, so that we will be as prepared as possible for whatever the future holds. Thank you for completing our End-Of-Year Parent Survey, which will be carefully reviewed by the district Teaching and Learning planning team.
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Director of Student Services & Special Education, Ted Noll
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There are a number of stressors that could be impacting the mental wellness of our children and it is important for families to check-in and have discussions about the ongoing events in our nation. Below are some resources for families to reference as they start thinking about having these discussions.
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Keep Explanations Age-Appropriate
- Early elementary school children need brief, simple information that should balance COVID-19 facts with appropriate reassurances that their schools and homes are safe and that adults are there to help keep them healthy and to take care of them if they do get sick. Give simple examples of the steps people take every day to stop germs and stay healthy, such as washing hands. Use language such as “adults are working hard to keep you safe.”
- Upper elementary and early middle school children will be more vocal in asking questions about whether they truly are safe and what will happen if COVID-19 comes to their school or community. They may need assistance separating reality from rumor and fantasy. Discuss the efforts of school and community leaders to prevent germs from spreading.
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The CDC has created recommendations to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease.
Uplifting Families Through Healthy Conversations About Race
It starts with checking in on yourself, and then listening deeply.
Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith, child psychologist and director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Wright Institute, 6/1/20
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Aramark Food Service Director, Laura Augustine
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Family Sharing Food Pantry
If you are an Ozaukee County resident in need of food, Family Sharing is here to help. Please visit their website,
www.familysharingozaukee.org
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Due to construction, the last day the Cedarburg School District is able to serve meals for the school year is Wednesday, June 3rd. In addition, all Riteway deliveries will not continue. However, if it is convenient for you, we have partnered with the Mequon-Thiensville School District to enable Cedarburg residents to receive free meals from their program, which goes through June 30th. They are open Monday-Friday from 9-11 am at Homestead High School in front of the roundabout.
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School District Nurse, Nicole Cofta
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The end of the school year is upon us, though definitely a change from what we are used to. I would just like to take this opportunity to thank all of the school families for your support during this unprecedented time. Please know that I will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and look for best practices that can be incorporated into the return to school plans for the 2020-2021 school year. The Cedarburg School District continues to keep the health and safety of all of our students and staff a high priority. Be well, stay healthy and continue to practice preventative measures that will not only help keep you healthy, but those around you as well.
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Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources
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