Dear CenDen Families:

With our recent snowfall, I wanted to share a few VERY IMPORTANT reminders with you about our pick-up and drop-off procedures. The normal procedures are included in the handout below for your review, but I would like to share some additional helpful hints that make a difference, especially with the

addition of snow.

 Please approach the lines with caution. With the addition of snow piles and slippery roadways, the street narrows down a bit making it more difficult to see clearly and maneuver around safely.

 Have your children get in and out of the car on the passenger side of the vehicle. This keeps them safely on the sidewalk with no risk of getting pinched between two vehicles or getting hit by a car out in the roadway.

 PATIENCE…Honking, yelling, or swearing at people does not make the line move faster and only adds to the frustration for everyone.

 If you don’t like to wait in line, consider coming a bit later. Five minutes makes quite a bit of

difference. School starts at 8:45 and dismissal is at 3:45. If you come too early, you will need to wait in line longer.

 If you are picking up or dropping off at Cook Street, enter the line from NORTH STREET. Do not try to cut into the line at Dodge Street.

 Also, if dropping off on Cook Street, please DO NOT turn into the back alley driveway and drop your child off. It blocks the sidewalk and causes unsafe conditions for those families who are walking their children to the door and need to cross the driveway areas. It might seem more convenient for you, but it is not safe for others.

 DO NOT park in the alley while waiting for your child. The alley behind Central-Denison is a

public thoroughfare.

 If you are picking up or dropping off on Madison Street, please approach the line from the

south (closest to the lake). Madison Street is quite narrow and it is not safe to drop your child

off on the west side of the road and ask them to cross.

 Use the crosswalks – Set an example for our students and be safe, even if it is a few steps out of the way.

We work very hard to make our pick-up and drop-off areas safe for everyone, whether you are a child getting into or out of a car, or a parent trying to pick up or drop off your child. It is not our intention to cause anyone undue stress, that is why we have the plans in place that we do. We know that it is not ideal, but it works…when we work together. If the pick-up and drop-off lines don’t work for your family’s needs, please remember, the bus is always an option or you can contact the office for alternative ideas.

Thank you for your help in keeping our school safe.

Mrs. Becky Buhler and Mr. Colin Nugent

One of the biggest ways you can help your child succeed this school year is to make sure your child gets to school, on time, each and every day. The evidence is clear: children with good attendance are more likely to be successful in school. High attendance rates are linked to high student achievement. Every day counts, and missing school even 10% of the time has a significant negative impact on reading and math achievement as children progress through school. We want to ask for your commitment to making sure your child attends school every day possible this year.

New this year, you may login to Powerschool to record the reason for your child’s absence. Please see the directions linked here.

We also ask that you let us know about pre-planned absences, including vacations and doctor appointments, ahead of time. When missing school for an appointment, it is always encouraged that you get documentation of your visit to provide to the school as verification. When leaving for an extended vacation, we also ask that you complete the Planned Absence Request form. This form can be obtained from Mrs. Draper in the office or visit lakegenevaschools.com.

A parent or guardian may only excuse their child/children 10 days during the school year. After these 10 days, an absence can only be excused if the school is provided with a note from a doctor, dentist, court, etc. The same guidelines apply for excessive tardies.

Caution! Our pick-up and drop-off zones on Cook Street and Madison Street can be a little

dangerous during the snowy winter season. Not only is it slippery, but the snow piles on the

sides of the road make it difficult to see the surrounding area. Add in the fact that our students

are so small and you have the makings of a dangerous situation.

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.

If your child will not be able to attend school or will be late, please call the office (262-348-4000), email edith.draper@badger.k12.wi.us  by 9:00 am, or log into PowerSchool. Please leave child’s full name, their teacher’s name and why he/she is unable to come to school that day. 

Central-Denison School Website: www.lakegenevaschools.com

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, or email edith.draper@badger.k12.wi.us 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.

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Please call the school, not the bus company.

Students may enter the building at 8:30 am. Car riders and walkers dismiss at 3:45 p.m.

Great job everyone!

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School attendance is very important, and we encourage families to make sure their children are in school as much as possible. However, children who are sick need to stay home for their well-being and to prevent others from becoming sick. Click the link to review the Lake Geneva Schools Protocols for When to Keep Your Child Home From School: https://bit.ly/3Bl6Gl9

Lake Geneva Schools partners with the Geneva Lakes Family YMCA to offer Y Base and Wrap Around Care for those children needing care before, during and after school for the 2022-2023 school year. Programs are located at Central-Denison and Star Center Schools but also service Eastview students. For more information, visit the YMCA website: https://www.genevalakesymca.org/main/child-care-solutions/