October 2021
Central-Denison Newsletter
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Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District Mission Statement
Honoring the unique talents of all, WE, the Lake Geneva Area Schools, families, and communities commit to providing EVERY student an excellent education that ensures the development of responsible, respectful citizens, and inspires life-long learning.
TOGETHER WE CAN!
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Hello CenDen Families!
As we are settling into the routines of the new school year, we wanted to take a minute to send out a few reminders about our pick-up and drop-off procedures. While we know that these beginning and end of the day scenarios can be frustrating, after many years of trying to work out the kinks, we also know that when everyone is patient and follows the guidelines, it really does run like a well-oiled machine. We have updated the attached map to help.
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The pick-up and drop-off location for our 4K through 1st grade students is on Cook Street. Please join the line from NORTH STREET. DO NOT TRY TO ENTER FROM DODGE STREET. THIS WOULD REQUIRE YOU TO CUT INTO THE LINE AHEAD OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN WAITING, THUS CREATING UNDUE FRUSTRATION. We do need to keep the Dodge Street intersection open for non-school crossing. Our 2nd and 3rd graders can be picked-up/dropped off on Madison Street. Please enter the line on Madison Street from the south. If you have students in multiple grades, please plan to pick-up/drop-off on Cook Street, as the older children can more easily walk to the appropriate side of the building.
Whether on Cook Street or Madison Street, approach the pick-up/drop-off area slowly, but keep the line moving. Please have your child positioned to exit/enter the car on the building side of your vehicle. In order to keep things moving smoothly, please DO NOT LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE UNATTENDED. We do have staff members on each side of the building to help our students get in and out of cars. With a couple weeks of the routines under our belt, we are really encouraging the skills of independence by allowing the children to walk into the building on their own. Rest-assured, there are many adults both inside and outside of the building to help guide them to where they need to go. Please be sure to share this information with any family members or family friends who may be asked to pick-up or drop-off your child.
If you have a student at Eastview that takes the transfer bus to CenDen, you may want to consider picking him/her up at Eastview before coming to CenDen. Waiting in the pick-up line for the transfer bus actually holds up the line for parents of “CenDen Only” kiddos and the wait only adds to your frustration.
Please remember how narrow those side streets are and how much traffic is moving through at these times. Be sure to check your mirrors and look around you before moving out into traffic. If you choose to park and need to cross the road, PLEASE be a role model for our students and use the crosswalks. We work hard to encourage safe practices with our students. We love it when our adults can model those practices.
Above all, patience and respect are key. Whether it is waiting for a mom to load up her little ones into car seats or following the guidelines given by our staff, keep the lines moving. Everyone is trying to do their best to keep our children safe. Use of foul language and gestures doesn’t get the job done faster, it only adds to the frustration. Please stay in your cars if possible, be alert to moving bodies and vehicles, and be appreciative of the safe delivery of your child to your vehicle. We know that with time, things will settle, but in the meantime, please be observant of the process and respectful of those who are taking part in its success.
TOGETHER WE CAN!
Mrs. Buhler and Mr. Nugent
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Upcoming Dates to Remember |
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- October 19 Photo Retake and Make Up
- October 28 Bootiful Night 5:00pm until 6:30pm
- October 29 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice
- November 5 End of 1st Quarter
- November 24, 25, 26 Thanksgiving Break
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Author Visit
Central-Denison hosted local author, Erin Peterson today. She shared her new book called The Odd Ball. The story follows the events of Hut Hike and his family as they move to a new town, Roundville. As Hut tries to make friends at school, he quickly realizes that he is different but he doesn't give up. He learns that to score in life, you need to be yourself. Mrs. Peterson will be back again tomorrow for the remainder of classes! Thank you, Mrs. Peterson!!
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8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Students may enter the building at 8:30 am. Car riders and walkers dismiss at 3:45 p.m.
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Central-Dension School Year Reminders |
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School Hours: 8:45 am - 3:45 pm
School starts promptly at 8:45 am. Students may enter the building at 8:30. Please note there is no supervision prior to 8:30 am. If your child would like to eat breakfast they may enter the building at 8:30 am (or when their bus arrives). Students arriving after 8:45 am and entering through the office will be marked tardy. All students arriving or leaving during the school day must be signed in/out by a parent/guardian in the office. Please send a note to their teacher to alert that the student will be leaving early.
The AM session for 4K students begins at 8:45 am and ends at 11:30 am. The 4K PM session begins at 1:00 pm until 3:45 pm.
Phone Numbers: General Office/Attendance 262-348-4000
Our teachers are with students for the majority of their day. You may leave them a message and they will return your call as soon as possible. If it is regarding an issue that needs to be taken care of before the end of the day, please call the office 262-348-4000.
Attendance
If your child will not be able to attend school or will be late, please call the office (262-348-4000) or email edith.draper@badger.k12.wi.us by 9:00 am. Please leave your child’s full name, their teacher’s name and why he/she is unable to come to school that day. If your child will be out of school for three or more days, a Planned Absence Request will be required or an excuse from the physician. Should your child be out for an appointment, please notify the office prior to the appointment, obtain a school excuse from the appointment and have the child bring the excuse upon returning to school. Students are allowed up to five (5) excused absences per semester.
Bus Company: Dousman Transportation 262-248-3289
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s bus ride to and from school, please call the bus company.
For changes made to your child’s regular transportation: Please send a note with your child or write on the communication card or agenda if a transportation or pick up change is necessary. Please call the office by 3:15 PM with any changes during the school day. If you must pick up your child during the school day, an adult must visit the office and sign your child out.
Central-Denison School Website:
This website is for Central-Denison School as well as the entire Lake Geneva district and is a wonderful resource. The lunch and breakfast menu, school calendar, our newsletter, contact information, library resources and many other items of importance can be found at this website. Please like us on Facebook too.
Automated Announcements:
Our district has the capability to send out automated calls and emails to our families with regards to a variety of issues. We will use this feature for school closings as well as student activity reminders or changes. The automated announcement service will contact the home phone of the primary contact person.
MORNING DROP OFF INFORMATION:
Just a reminder that you may NOT drop your student off before 8:30 am. There is no student supervision before that time. We encourage all families to use our drop-off zone located on Cook Street or Madison Street.
PICK-UP and BUS CHANGE INFORMATION:
If you are picking up your child for an appointment during the day, a parent or guardian needs to call the office at 262-348-4000, send a note with the student or write on your child's communication card to let us know. If there is a change to the way your child is going home at the end of the day, a parent or guardian will need to send a note or call the office before 3:15 p.m.
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, 262-348-4000, to make that change.
Please do so before 3:15 p.m.
PLANNED ABSENCE REQUEST
If you are planning a vacation or a trip and your child will be out of school for three or more days, please complete a Planned Absence Request. Please call the Central-Denison office at 262-348-4000 for a form, complete and the Principal will approve.
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Nominate a Great Educator for Recognition |
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Know a great Lake Geneva Schools teacher, principal or administrator you want to nominate for recognition?
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation is seeking nominations for Wisconsin teachers and principals/administrators who have demonstrated a superior ability to inspire love of learning in their students, have motivated others, and have provided meritorious service both inside and outside the classroom. Parents, students, other teachers and community members are encouraged to nominate educators in our district whom you believe pursue excellence in education.
The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
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PART-TIME KITCHEN WORKERS
You can pick up an application at the District Administration Center (208 South Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147) or online at https://bit.ly/3l6S8xW
Lake Geneva Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PART-TIME CLEANING POSITION
■ Starting at a rate of $11.50 an hour
■ You can pick up an application at the District Administration Center (208 South Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147) or online at https://bit.ly/3l6S8xW
Lake Geneva Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Photo Make Up & Retake Day
is October 19, 2021
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Dear Lake Geneva Schools Families,
Lake Geneva Food Service is participating in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Seamless Summer Option (SSO) for the entirety of the 2021-22 school year. This means that our schools provide free meals to all students! This program provides additional support and flexibility for our district to continue serving meals to children while maintaining safety measures and managing the impacts of the COVI D-19 pandemic.
Included in the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are nationwide supply chain and product availability shortages. Disruptions are due to a lack of availability of raw ingredients and labor to produce, unload, and transfer food products. Some food and/or beverage products normally provided to students may not be available or arrive as scheduled. Due to unforeseen circumstances, last-minute menu changes and product substitutions may occur. Be assured meals will remain balanced, healthy, and plentiful. We ask for patience and understanding as we do our best to meet the needs of your children.
Sincerely,
Jaclyn Sanders
Food Service Coordinator
Lake Geneva Schools
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Daily COVID-19 Health Screening |
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Please remember to complete the Daily COVID-19 Health Screening Checklist prior to sending your child to school each day. https://bit.ly/3Ac1ixT
Important Notes:
- If your child has been in close contact with anyone who tested positive for COVID-19 or was diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, do NOT send your child to school.
- Anyone experiencing symptoms of illness should stay home and report the absence with details to the school. If experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, they should also get tested for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status.
- Anyone waiting for results of a pending COVID-19 test should stay home until results are in. If a parent or household member has a pending COVID-19 test, all unvaccinated individuals should also stay home until COVID-19 test results are in. Please ensure the test results are reported to the school office.
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Did your address change?
Did your email change?
Did your phone number change?
Please ensure you STAY CONNECTED to Lake Geneva Schools! Update your information in PowerSchool or contact the school by email.
PowerSchool - Parents can log in to their PowerSchool account and update their Account Email by clicking on the Account Preferences tab from the left menu. Physical address, phone number, and email changes can be made by clicking on the E-Registration tab from the left menu and updating that information under the red Demographics tab and the red Guardians tab and then press Save. Please note if you are updating your email, please update the email in both the Account Preference tab and the E-Registration tab. Thank you!
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See what is happening at Central-Denison on a daily basis by following our Facebook page.
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Emergency Broadband Benefit |
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The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311
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NEW INFORMATION ADDED!
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.
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Badger Community Education
Check out all of the offerings.
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Main Office: (262) 348-4000 |
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Becky Buhler
Principal
ext. 4050
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Colin Nugent
Assistant Principal
etx. 4060
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Edith Draper
Secretary
ext. 4000
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April James
Brandy Myron
Health Aides
ext. 4002
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Community Backpack
The Lake Geneva Schools Community Backpack is your online bulletin for youth-related community activities and educational opportunities. Learn More
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Share News With Us
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Our Website
Please visit our website frequently for district-wide
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