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March 2024
Central-Denison Newsletter
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April 2024 Referendums
On the April 2 ballot, the Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District and the Lake Geneva-Genoa City Union (Badger) High School District will each ask the voters to approve exceeding the revenue limit by $3,000,000 beginning with the 2024-2025 school year for recurring purposes consisting of ongoing operational and maintenance expenses, infrastructure, technology and safety upgrades, and educational programming.
Why Referendum?
Our Districts face financial challenges that require the attention of our entire community. This is due to several factors:
- Outdated Funding System
- Inadequate State Funding
- Growing Student Needs
- Rising Operational Costs
What will Operational Referendums allow the districts to do?
- Support for teaching and learning to increase student growth and achievement and offer competitive academic courses, programs, and services for all students.
- Attract and retain the best educators by providing competitive salaries and benefits.
- Address annual, ongoing maintenance on our aging buildings.
- Cover rising inflationary costs on goods and services, including transportation, utilities, curriculum, supplies, and equipment.
What have the districts done to be fiscally responsible?
What is the estimated tax impact?
Visit our referendum web page or check out the information sheet to learn more.
Information Sheet
Upcoming Information Sessions - Join Us!
Referendum Webpage
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Welcome March!
With the unusually warm temperatures that we have had recently, it’s hard not to have a little spring fever. I can feel the energy of our students, as they get ready to go outside for recess. We still have some cold and windy days ahead of us. 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 hope that wearing a jacket will help to fight off some of our spring illnesses.
This year, our 3rd graders will be participating in 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, short answer, and essay questions. It is an online assessment that will be given in late March and continue into April. Rest assured that our third grade teachers have already stated preparing the students with practice questions and other test taking strategies. More details will be shared with parents as the testing window draws near.
As we move around the building, it is hard not to notice the growth spurts that some of our students have gone through…so much taller and a lot less baby-looking. Their ongoing signs of responsibility are evident in the hallways, the classrooms, the lunchroom, and on the playground. They know the expectations, are making good choices, and learning from their mistakes. These skills, that they practice every day, are the building blocks for the strong character that they will need when the decisions that they need to make become more difficult. Please celebrate your child’s growth. They have been, and will continue to work hard to be good students, and more so, to be kind and responsible individuals.
Becky Buhler & Colin Nugent
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Kids’ Academy
We have taken the best parts of Jump Start Summer School and Summer Enrichment to create a new offering, Kids’ Academy! While at Kids' Academy, students will enjoy a variety of engaging academic classes as well as enrichment experiences. Students are bound to have a great time while engaged in learning!
Students Entering 5K - 5th Grade
Central-Denison Elementary School
Session 1: June 17 - June 28
Break: July 1 - July 5
Session 2: July 8 - July 19
Students Entering 6th - 8th Grade
Lake Geneva Middle School
Session 1: July 8 - July 26
*No August Summer School
Registration opens in early March!
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Student Information Form - Due May 10th | |
Nominate your Favorite Staff Member | |
Important Information about Pick Ups | |
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Dear CenDen Families:
Anticipating more 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 big difference, especially with the addition of snow.
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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.
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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.
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PATIENCE…Honking, yelling, or swearing at people does not make the line move faster and only adds to the frustration for everyone.
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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.
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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. Others have been waiting in line and do not appreciate your cutting into the line ahead of them.
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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.
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DO NOT park in the alley while waiting for your child. The alley behind Central-Denison is a public thoroughfare.
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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.
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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.
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Traffic Safety Procedures | |
Welcome to Central-Denison | |
Bullying, Harassment, School Safety Reporting | |
If you have information regarding bullying, harassment, or other non-emergency school safety concerns and would like to report this information, please click below to learn more, fill out a school-specific reporting form to the best of your knowledge, and submit it. | |
Upcoming Dates to Remember | |
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March 5, 2024 PTO Meeting 5:30 pm
March 15, 2024 Yearbook Orders due $13.00
March 25, 2024 Spring Break - return April 2nd
April 2, 2024 Don't forget to VOTE
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Next PTO meeting is March 5, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm in the Central-Denison Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.
April 2nd at 6:00 pm is the next PTO Meeting.
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Student Attendance and Attendance Procedures | |
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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.
When your child does have to be absent from school, we ask that you communicate with us about the absence. When your child will be absent, you have two communication options:
Call Mrs. Draper in the main office at 262-348-4000 to speak with her and/or leave a message by 9:30 AM each day.
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.
Lastly, please also note, as a school, we are required to track student attendance and support families with any attendance issues or concerns. Our highest priority is to have students at school, and we are willing to help in any way we can. As a parent, it is important to understand the current State of Wisconsin attendance laws stated below:
A parent or guardian may only excuse their child/children 10 days during the school year including doctor visits. 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.
Once a student has been absent for 10 days (excused or unexcused), parents/guardians will receive a letter, noting the absences as well as procedures for next steps to improve attendance
Thank you in advance for your commitment and support to your child’s attendance this school year.
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Lake Geneva Schools (Badger and Joint #1) is excited to continue to offer students FREE Breakfast for the 2023 - 2024 School Year.
School breakfast is healthy, convenient, and helps students do well in school. Every student at Badger High School, New Visions Charter School, Lake Geneva Middle School, Star Center Elementary School, Eastview Elementary School, Central-Denison Elementary School, and Maple Park Charter School is eligible to receive a free healthy breakfast at their school each day till the end of the school year for no charge.
We are extremely happy to provide this service to our community. We encourage all students to participate!
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Check out our open positions and learn more at:
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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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When to Keep Your Child Home from School | |
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
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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/
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Badger Community Education | |
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Main Office: (262) 348-4000
Central-Denison Facebook Page:
Like and Follow Central-Denison Elementary School
Central-Denison Website: https://lgsd-cdes.ss16.sharpschool.com/
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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
Share your news, event summaries, photos and/or give us a "head's up" on your upcoming events so we can promote your successes. Email photos@badger.k12.wi.us
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Our Website
Please visit our website frequently for district-wide
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Central-Denison Elementary School
(262) 348-4000
webmaster@badger.k12.wi.us
www.lakegenevaschools.com
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