March 2022
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 Cen-Den Families:
As the snow starts to disappear and the temperatures start to warm, most of us have started to feel a bit of spring fever. I can feel it in the energy that our students have as they anticipate getting outside and when they come in from recess. Ahhh…the battle of keeping winter gear on their little bodies when it is only 40 degrees outside and there is still snow on the ground! We would sure appreciate your help with this. Please remind your child that our guideline for not wearing a coat at recess includes a “feels like” temperature of 60 degrees or more. We get some very chilly and windy days during these spring months.
Spring is also a time when we become more aware of growth, both in nature and in our students. Parent/Teacher conferences offered the opportunity for you to celebrate your child’s growth with his or her teacher. Communication is an important part of understanding your child’s progress. If you didn’t have the opportunity to meet, please contact your child’s teacher to set up a time to connect.
This year, our third graders will be taking the Wisconsin FORWARD Exam. This battery of tests will measure mastery in Reading, Language Arts, and Math. The test has a format of multiple-choice and short answer questions. It is an online assessment that will be given mid-April. Rest assured that our third grade teachers will spend time preparing the students with practice questions and other test-taking strategies throughout the month of April. More details will be shared as that testing window draws near.
As I move in and out of classrooms throughout the building lately, I was noticing the growth spurt that some of our students have gone through…so much taller and less baby-looking. However, as I reflect on the months that have passed, I think the growth that I am most proud of has been in the area of character development. I am so proud of the choices that our students make on a daily basis. Our teachers work very hard to support good character choices and it has surely paid off. Simple things, such as picking up a pencil that was dropped by a classmate or walking appropriately in the hallway, will definitely serve as the building blocks of strong character for when the choices that they need to make become more difficult.
Please take time to enjoy the growth that comes with the change of the season, but more so, be sure to celebrate the growth in your child.
Proudly,
Mrs. Becky Buhler
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Traffic Safety Procedures |
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Here are a few helpful hints regarding winter gear and school:
Stretchy gloves are wonderful, but they get wet very quickly. Having a couple extra pairs of gloves in their backpack can help to ensure that your child has warm, dry hands.
Wet feet can also be a problem. An extra pair of socks in their backpack will also be helpful in keeping your child warm and dry throughout the day.
PLEASE…BE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD’S NAME IS ON THEIR GEAR. It is difficult to keep track of which black snowpants belong to which child when nearly every student has very similar black snowpants.
It is important for you to know that we go outside for recess when the “feels like temperatures” are 0 degrees or above. You can see why winter gear is important.
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Upcoming Dates to Remember |
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March 11, 2022 - Yearbook Order Forms due
March 25, 2022 - Friday, Spring Break begins
April 4, 2022 - School Resumes
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Checks for yearbooks are payable to:
Central-Denison Elementary School
$12 for each yearbook
All orders are due on or before March 11, 2022
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Preschool & 4K Registration |
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Nominate a Teacher and/or Support Staff of the Year | Please submit your nominations for Teacher of the Year & Support Staff of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year.
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2 1/2 - 5 Year-Old Developmental Screening |
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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. 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. 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
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 child’s full name, their teacher’s name and why he/she is unable to come to school that day.
Bus Company: Dousman Transportation 262-248-3289
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.
PICK-UP and BUS CHANGE INFORMATION:
If you are picking up your child for an appointment during the day or a change in the way your child is going home, 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.
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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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
■ 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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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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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
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