December 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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From the Central-Denison Staff
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As the winter weather sneaks up on us, we would like to remind you of the importance of our students being dressed for the colder temperatures. Right now, they should be wearing a winter coat that buttons or zips with a hat and mittens or gloves. They will need snow pants and boots as well once the snow arrives. Our students will be outside for their recesses unless the temperature or wind chill factor is 0 or below. Our shortest recess is 15 minutes, but the lunch recess is 25 minutes. While that doesn’t seem like a long time, even at 40 degrees it can be chilly if you aren’t dressed properly. These extra layers of clothing will help protect them from the wind and cold and will help to keep them dry once we have snow on the playground. Take it from someone who is outside every day for the lunch recess, it gets very cold out there if you aren’t dressed for the weather. At a time when we are all working extra hard to stay healthy, and with the cold and flu season upon us, please be sure that your child has all 5 pieces of winter gear…coat, snow pants, boots, a hat, and mittens or gloves. If you need help in providing these items, please contact the CenDen office.
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Winter Pick up and Drop off Zones |
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An early reminder…Please use caution when picking up and dropping off your students, especially once the snow arrives. The snow mounds from the plows can block your view and the pick-up/drop-off areas can be a bit less accessible than normal. Our students are small and not always easy to see and when you add slippery conditions, it can be even more challenging. Please try to have your child exit on the passenger side of the vehicle so that they are not out in the roadway. If you walk your child to the doors, PLEASE USE THE CROSSWALKS. We work very hard to teach safety procedures to our students. It is very helpful to have parents and family members model those procedures whenever possible. And…more than anything else, please slow down and be patient. Everyone is doing their best to safely arrive and depart from school. |
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Upcoming Dates to Remember |
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- December 5 Lake Geneva Christmas Parade
- December 10 NO SCHOOL
- December 23 - December 31 NO SCHOOL
- January 3, 2022 School Resumes
- January 21, 2022 Early Dismissal at 12:30 pm (after lunch)
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Alpine Valley Ski Club
Friday, December 4th
Contact Mrs. Pether at
To arrange early ticket pick up or purchase at the ski hill starting at 4:30
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PTO BOOKFAIR
Students and Families,
We will be hosting our annual Book Fair at Central-Denison. We are excited to bring back student shopping, as well as family shopping.
Students will have the opportunity to shop on Wednesday, December 8th and Thursday, December 9th during their lunch recess time. There is an option to set up an E-Wallet online so students do not have to carry cash.
Families will have the chance to shop on Friday, December 10th from 12 p.m.- 7 p.m. and again on Saturday, December 11th from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Attached is a preview of what will be available at the book fair, along with E-Wallet information.
We look forward to seeing everyone there,
Your friends in the PTO
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Saturday -
Breakfast with Santa and DECA Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair
Saturday, December 4, 2021 marks an early sighting of Santa Claus in the Badger High School Commons. The Music Department fundraiser runs from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Plenty of music and youth activities surround the family breakfast, an annual event at the school.
The affordable eggs/pancakes/ sausage/
bacon breakfast is free to children ages two and younger, kids three to 12 eat for $5, and adults are $8 each. Tickets are available at the door or online: https://bit.ly/BHSsantabreakfast. Ample parking is available on school grounds.
From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. dozens of vendors will be set up at Badger again this year for the 5th Annual Badger DECA Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair. Enter on the East Side, door J, and head into the Sports Center. FREE Admission, Raffles, and more.
Following a day of fun and holiday spirit head to downtown Lake Geneva for the Lake Geneva Electric Christmas Parade. The parade will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will take place on Broad and Main Street in downtown Lake Geneva. Multiple Lake Geneva Schools groups will be participating in the parade this year including the bands from Badger High School and Lake Geneva Middle School (Bands 7 & Band 8).
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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
■ 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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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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