CSD Special Edition
School Closure news & updates
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A Message from Mr. Bugnacki
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We are continuing to monitor the guidance from the DHS, DPI, and the local Health Department as we begin to develop plans for our return to school on September 8, 2020. Most states are consulting the
new CDC guidelines
for direction on what safety measures are needed in a reopening plan. Our goal is to have details on our re-entry plan completed by the beginning of August, so we can share those plans with parents, students, and staff, following the School Board review. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.
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Lastly, thank you to all the parents, grandparents, extended family, and community members that have supported our students during this emergency remote learning experience.Our kids are resilient!
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Today I had the pleasure of hosting a Google Meet with five CHS students for my “Coffee with the Superintendent”. In ordinary times I would have taken the students out to breakfast at PJ Pipers in Cedarburg, rather we had an online google hangout for an hour. I've been meeting informally with different groups of students for the past several years. My informal meetings provide me with an opportunity to get to know the students, hear from them on a litany of topics, and most importantly, use their input to improve our services. What struck me about our get-together today was the fact that our kids were so poised, mature, and good-spirited, even in the face of this pandemic. The five students shared thoughts on the current remote learning experience and how it could be improved. They also shared how we could use some of the lessons learned in this new environment and improve the experience during a “traditional” school year. Our kids are rockstars! I was so impressed by how they conducted and presented themselves. It was clear to me that their support system (family, extended family, friends, community members, etc) has provided each with the perspective and tools to lead themselves through this pandemic. The experience left me beaming with pride.
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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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Makerspace Update
As we prepare to close one school year, we are well underway to start the next. This week, all five schools heard a presentation updating them on the current status of their new MakerSpaces! From equipment to furniture to design features, these spaces are getting prepared for teachers and students to access in the fall.
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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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Riveredge Scientist in Residence
This week the Scientist in Residence, Thelma Heidel-Baker, and a team of teachers from all five schools, reflected back upon the 2019-20 school year and the exciting integration opportunities Riveredge had with students, teachers, and community, including Learning in the Burg Community Series, team teaching experiences with classroom teachers from 4K all the way to the high school, to helping to plant a pollinator garden with Westlawn students at Faith Lutheran Church. We look forward to being together in the fall to continue the integration of taking what was learned inside the school, outside into the environment.
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Director of Student Services & Special Education, Ted Noll
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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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Social Emotional Learning
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Aperture Education provides lesson ideas to facilitate the development of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills in children, from infancy through high school. Like all social and emotional skills, relationship skills take practice to develop.
Here are some ideas to work with your student at home
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Aramark Food Service Director, Laura Augustine
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Aramark continues to be open every Wed. from 10-12PM. Five days worth of food to each individual is provided, limit 4 per car. Pick up in the south parking lot of the high school.
On June 3rd the driveway off of Evergreen Blvd will be closed. Please arrive through Juniper lane, off of Western Rd, to enter into the parking lot.
We have limited bags so come early to reserve your bag! Riteway is available for delivery. Contact Laura at
laugustine@cedarburg.k12.wi.us
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Due to construction, the last day the Cedarburg School District will be able to serve meals for the school year is Wednesday, June 3rd
. In addition, all Riteway deliveries will not continue after June 3rd. 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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New cases of COVID-19 continue to be reported on a daily basis. In an effort to protect ourselves, our children, and all of those in our communities please continue to practice social distancing, wear a cloth face covering when visiting public places, and frequently wash your hands. Practicing these three simple steps can greatly reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses.
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Possible Connection to COVID-19
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The CDC has recently announced a possible connection between COVID-19 and a rare, but serious health condition called Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).
Healthychildren.org
, sourced by the American Academy of Pediatrics, has posted a brief article listing the signs and symptoms of this disease process and advises parents on when best to contact their child’s pediatrician. Please click the link above for additional details.
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Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources
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