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April, 2019

Principal Reflections April 2019

I hope that everyone enjoyed some time relaxing and having fun over Spring Break. We have less than 7 weeks of school left, so if you’re like me, you will start to notice that the pace is beginning to pick up as we approach the end of the year. In preparation for the summer, I thought that I would take this opportunity to share a bit of the thinking I have been lobbing around and remind you of some great opportunities that lie ahead.

Some of you are aware that our staff has been exploring a shift in the way we accomplish our goals of teaching and learning. By that I mean, that although we are still driven by the content that we want our students to learn, we are ultimately working toward a scenario in which our students are less passive recipients, but rather “owners” of their learning. In the spirit of creating ownership, our teachers have been exploring and studying the needs of their students through a somewhat different lens this year. All of our teachers were trained in college that developing metacognition (thinking about your own thinking) in students is important. This year, we have taken a very concerted and purposeful path to enhance our practices with this goal. When I think about this, I am reminded of a cartoon from Peter Johnston’s “Opening Minds - Using Language to Change Lives”. In the cartoon, the parent is telling the child:,

“Honey, when you grow up I want you to be assertive, independent and strong-willed. But while you’re a kid, I want you to be passive, pliable, and obedient.”

The joke is, if we know what we want for our students in the future, then we should be prepared to allow for the emergence of those assets while they are our students. I am referring to this as an educator, but the same sentiment is true as a parent. I must allow for this as a parent.

To be fair, it is much easier to just follow a script and expect results. Unfortunately, this sort of expectation does not tend to create sustainable learning. As we interact with our children, it is crucial for us to position them as participants in their own development. A simple example may be, when asked for help solving a problem, to respond by asking what they know already and to ask what they still need to know. This may seem overly simple to you, but if you try it, I am confident that you will see greater growth than by simply solving the problem for the child. Please continue to watch your child’s mail and email as we approach the end of the school year. Teacher Appreciation Week is the week of May 6-10. I hope that you will find a way to help show appreciation for the staff here at Sunrise. They do so much to advance the intellectual lives of all of our children. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at Sunrise (954-1822) or by email,

sfitzgerald@kimberly.k12.wi.us.

SEAN FITZGERALD

UPCOMING EVENTS

4/24 4th Grade Field Trip to Larrand Dairy

(Oudenhoven Farm)

4/26 4th Grade Madison Field Trip

5/1 Book Swap

5/1 PTO McDonalds Restaurant Night

5/6-

5/10 Staff Appreciation Week

5/7 5th Grade Woodland Band & Student Orientation (see attached for more

information)

5/10 NOON ELEMENTARY DISMISSAL

5/10 Popcorn Friday

5/1 Timber Rattler’s Sunrise Family Night @

1:05 PM

5/13 5K Field Trip to Apple Creek YMCA

5/14 5th Grade Mapleview Band & Student Orientation (see attached for more

information)

5/17 PTO Sunrise Fun Run

5/17 2nd Grade HOTV YMCA Field Trip

5/24 4th Grade Field Day Field Trip to JRG

5/24 NOON DISMISSAL– ELEMENTARY ONLY

IMPORTANT NOTICE– BUZZ IN SYSTEM

NEW AT SUNRISE – The Kimberly Area School District is dedicated to providing the safest environment for our students and staff. During the 2018-19 school year, schools will be implementing a new secure access system, commonly known as a “buzz-in entry”.

Please see the information attached regarding our new buzz-in entry procedures at Sunrise Elementary. Let us know if you have any questions!

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STATE TESTING~ FORWARD EXAM 3rd & 4th Grade

It is getting to that time of year when state assessments will be starting. This year, the Forward Exam testing dates for Sunrise 3rd and 4th graders run from April 1st to May 7th. Both 3rd and 4th grades have designated days during this time to take specific portions of the assessment. As in the past, we ask that families try to avoid testing times for appointments, vacations, etc. Missed tests will need to be made up during our make-up date/time. More information will be sent home soon. Thank you for your cooperation.

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PBIS UPDATE PBIS-Positive Behavior Intervention Support

“Passport to Leadership”

The Stinger Student Ambassador Award is given to a representative from each classroom who is a good role model, tries their best, helps others and leads by example. This in turn, displays our Community Values of Respect, Kindness, Honesty and Responsibility.

The Ambassador Award given by classroom teachers this month goes to students who

demonstrated these values by going above and beyond. Students had their pictures taken and

are displayed on the “Passport to Leadership” Bulletin Board in the main lobby.

ATTENTION 4th GRADERS

It’s getting to that time of year again, when 4th graders are wrapping up their last days here at Sunrise Elementary. As always, they will be recognized during the annual Fourth Grade Celebration on June 6th, 2019 9-10 AM. Please come join this exciting event.

New Student Orientation for incoming 5th graders who will be attending Woodland Intermediate for the 2019/2020 school year will be held on May 7th at 5:00 pm for band students and 6:00 pm for others. The orientation will be held at Woodland Intermediate School.

New Student Orientation for incoming 5th graders who will be attending Mapleview Intermediate for the 2019/2020 school year will be held on May 14th at 5:00 pm for band students and 6:00 pm for others. The orientation will be held at Mapleview Intermediate School.

Please mark your calendars.

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

A huge heartfelt thank you to all of our school volunteers! Sunrise is extremely fortunate to have such wonderful people that share their skills and donate their time to make our school a huge success. This week and every week, we hope you know how much you mean to the Sunrise staff and students. We could not do it with out you. Thank you!

March Stinger Student Ambassadors

5K

Eli Luedtke Raunak KC Ava Wettstein Allison Kunst

1st

Ruben Salazar Caleb Medema Elijah Pace Henry Feucht Anna Hudziak Elin Williamson

2nd

Alexa Frantz Ivy VandenBoom Brady Konkol Mallory McLaughlin Max Kurland

Andrew Pittenger Harlow Berken Jaime Hank Nevaeh Geiser Taytum Yang

3rd

4th

Zane VandenBoom Isabelle Olson Brooklyn VanGompel

OPEN ENROLLMENT

4K/ 5K REGISTRATION– 2018/19

The timeline for submitting open enrollment applications is February 4—April 30, 2019. A link to the open enrollment application is available on the Kimberly Area School District website. For more information about open enrollment, please contact Jen Bixler at the Administration Building at 423-4166.

The Kimberly Area School District is accepting 4K/5K Registrations for the 2019/2020 school year. Please click HERE to complete a registration form. If you have any questions, please contact Jodi Neuber at jneuber@Kimberly.k12.wi.us.

KASD WEBSITE & COMMUNITY EVENTS

FORE! Our Kids Golf Outing, June 13, 2019 at High Cliff Public Golf Course

Kimberly-Little Chute Library Author visit by Linda Vander Heyden April 29, 6:15 - 7:00

American Red Cross Free Smoke Alarm Installation Event ,Saturday, May 4, 2019

Kimberly High School Car Show: Saturday, May 18, 2019

Kimberly Area Running Club Family Fun Run Series June 9, June 23, June 7 - run one, or runthem all!

Summer 2019 YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho Flyer

Upham Woods Summer Camp June 30 - July 3, 2019

Kimberly Park and Recreation Summer Program Guide

KASA Spring soccer registration is open

2019/2020 SCHOOL YEAR ENROLLMENT

We have started to work on our enrollment numbers for the 2019/2020 school year. If you know your child will not be attending Sunrise Elementary, please notify our office as soon as possible. Thank you!

PTO

TIMBER RATTLERS SAVE THE DATE: Sunrise Family Night at the Timber Rattler’s is

Saturday, May 11th at 1:05 PM.

Do you have a little bit of extra time or talent that you would like to share with our pto? As we begin the final stretch of another great school year- we are looking for new members who may want to join us on our board for next school year. Our next meeting is May 20th at 6:00 in the LMC if you are interested in checking it all out or you can contact jodyras01@gmail.com with any questions you may have. We do vote on next year's board at our final meeting this year in May.

The PTO is having a fundraiser night at McDonalds on Wednesday, May 1st 5-8 PM.

The PTO is sponsoring the Fun Run on Friday, May 17th.

POP TAB COLLECTION

Sunrise is joining up with other KASD Elementary schools for a Pop Tab collection. The collection will begin on Monday, March 25th and go through Friday, May 3.

Please begin saving tabs now. It’s a great way to teach our Sunrise students about philanthropy, the importance of recycling, and making a difference for others.

COUGH DROPS AT SCHOOL

We have recently had several students bringing cough drops to school. Please remember that all medication, including cough drops, must be kept in the office with a medication consent form signed by a parent. Medication must be in the original package and cannot be expired. The medication consent form can be found here: https://www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/departments/health-services/index

STUDENT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Kimberly Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its student programs and activities.

FAMILY MOVE Family Move - Outside of the Kimberly Area School District

When a family moves outside of the Kimberly Area School District, students may continue to attend the school where they are currently enrolled if they qualify for a Tuition Waiver (obtained from the dis-trict office). Students who qualify for a Tuition Waiver are entitled to continue their enrollment through the waiver period. However, they are required to apply for Open Enrollment during the next Open En-rollment application period if they want to remain in the Kimberly Area School District after the Tuition Waiver has expired.

For additional information, please contact Jen Bixler at (920)423-4166 or email her at jbixler@kimberly.k12.wi.us

Family Move - Within the Kimberly Area School District

When a family move occurs within the Kimberly Area School District, students may continue to attend the school where they are currently enrolled even though their residence has changed to another Kimberly Area School District attendance area.

Parents who wish to have their student(s) remain in the same school after a move within the school district must complete the School Request Form located on the district website under Student & Par-ents>Enrollment>Attendance and return it to the district office Attn: Sara Vogel.

ANNUAL UPDATE~ opening August 1st

Annual Update for next year will open on August 1st. The Annual Update in Infinite Campus is KASD’s way of completing back-to-school paperwork conveniently online. This process will be accessible to complete on August 1st.

Prior to then, it is very important for families contact information to be up-to-date in Infinite Campus. Updates can be done anytime by logging into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Do Something Big!!! Join Band! Woodland Intermediate Band

April 2019 For all Mapelview and Woodland incoming 5th Graders

Dear Parents/Guardian, You will soon have a 5th grader in your midst. When students enter the 5th grade, they have the opportunity to begin instruction on a band instrument. As children grow, they need ways to express themselves individually as well as in a group. Playing in the band will provide the challenge to do both. Also, a child who learns to play an instrument learns discipline and cooperation with others. Band is something that your child can be a part of from 5th grade through high school. Any students entering the 5th grade in the fall can be in the band program. However, they must enroll soon. Band instruction begins in the month of August for two weeks. The dates of instruction are Aug. 5 – Aug. 16. Band Camp will be held the first week at J.R. Gerritts Middle School. The second week of camp will be held at your respective school. Students are able to choose from the following instruments: flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, French horn, baritone horn, tuba and percussion.

If your child is interested in being in the band next year, please complete the bottom of this letter by Wednesday, May 1 and return it to your classroom teacher.

Instrument try-outs will be starting early in May. Only those students who have returned their slip will be allowed to try out instruments. Together we will be able to make a choice as to what instrument would be suited for your child. Physical adaptability, previous musical experience as well as band instrumentation are the overall factors in the selection process. There are no beginning band classes beyond 5th grade. Therefore, now is the time to start band if your child is at all interested in being a part of this program. An important informational meeting will be held at each school before Open House. You and your child should plan on attending this meeting. Along with enrollment forms being handed out, instruments will be demonstrated and information on how to get an instrument will be discussed. After the band meeting, please stay for the open house. Hope to see you there! Band Directors: Ms. Shimek--Woodland mjshimek@kimberly.k12.wi.us

Mrs. Carpenter-Woodland and Mapleview kcarpenter@kimberly.k12.wi.us Ms. Emily Schultz – Mapleview eschultz@kimberly.k12.wi.us

Woodland Meeting Mapleview Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 5:00 Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 5:00

Woodland Intermediate School Mapleview Intermediate School Band Informational Meeting Band Informational Meeting

Please Return Bottom Portion by Wednesday, May 1, 2019. _____ I am interested in having my child in band. Please schedule my son or daughter for an instrument try-out. _____ I am not interested in having my child in band. (I realize this is my child’s only opportunity for beginning band.) Student’s Name ___________________________________ School______________________________ Homeroom Teacher ________________________________ School Next Year______________________ Phone No.______________________ Email __________________________________________________ Parent’s Signature ___________________________________________________

WOODLAND INTERMEDIATE NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Tuesday, May 7, 6:00-7:00 PM Woodland Gym

All students in the Kimberly Area School District who will be attending 5th Grade at Woodland Intermediate School in the Fall of 2019 are welcome to attend our New Student Orientation.

The Orientation session will include a presentation, overview of schedules and classes, introduction of the Woodland Intermediate staff and a self-guided school tour.

Note: Students interested in participating in band are asked to join Ms. Shimek and Mrs. Carpenter for a meeting from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Woodland School Commons.

Mapleview Intermediate School

Incoming 5th Grade & New Student Orientation May 14, 2019

5:00–5:50 pm: Band Orientation; Gym (Band Students Only)Parents and students have the opportunity to learn about our band program.

6:00–6:30 pm: Incoming Student Orientation; Gym (All)A brief overview of Mapleview Intermediate School is provided and instructional staff are introduced.

6:30–7:00 pm: Self-Guided Tour and Information Stations (Optional)Students and their families are invited to visit a number of areas within the school to learn more about what the intermediate school has to offer. Mapleview Intermediate Student Ambassadors and staff are located throughout the building to answer questions. Stations are designed to allow families a chance to informally stop by and learn more about particular areas of interest.

INFORMATION STATIONS:

INTRAMURAL & CO-CURRICULAR OFFERINGS; Commons Learn more about the intramural and co-curricular offerings at Mapleview Intermediate. Staff and several students will be on hand to answer questions about various activities.

INTERNATIONAL TRIP; WORLD STUDIES ROOM, 197

Visit with our World Studies teacher and learn about an opportunity for your student to travel to a Spanish speaking country during the summer of 2021.

QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION; Red Couches

Still have questions following the incoming student orientation? Stop by the red couches to get your questions answered by our school counselor or one of our fifth grade teachers.

SELF-GUIDED TOUR; Mapleview Intermediate

Use your map to explore Mapleview Intermediate School. Incoming students and their families are able to visit the homerooms and specials classrooms.

COOKIES

Stop in the commons for a cookie!

The Kimberly Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability (“Protected Classes”) in any of its student programs and activities.

Start Here, Excel Here.

Our highly qualified teachers are early childhood experts whose goal is to engage our youngest students through dialogue and play-based learning.

At the 4K Center for Literacy, students build a strong foundation to continue their studies in Kimberly.

Wrap around care options are also available.

We are accepting new kindergarten registrations and open enrollment applications for next school year.

Help us spread the word to families you know!

Is your Minimaker ready to start here and excel here? Full-service 4K Center • Full-day 5K in Elementary Schools

Open enrollment applications accepted until April 30, 2019

Learn more about Registration and Open Enrollment:

www.kimberly.k12.wi.us • (920) 788-7900

SCHOOLDIS

TAREA

KIMBERLY

Kimberly Area School District

By learning through dialogue and play in 4K, our students start here and excel here.

Now accepting 4K and new 5K registrations for next school year!

KIMBERLY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTPARENT CALENDAR

2019-2020September 2019 October 2019 November 2019

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH FNS 3 4 5 6 1 HS 3 4 19 10 11 12 E2 7 8 9 10 E2 4 5 Q 7 816 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 MS MS AM23 24 25 26 AM 21 22 23 NS NS 18 19 20 21 2230 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 NS NS

December 2019 January 2020 February 2020

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH FE2&C E2&C 4 5 6 NS 2 3 3 4 5 6 7

9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 E2 10 11 12 NS NS16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 HS 20 21NS NS NS NS NS 20 21 22 23 Q/AM 24 25 26 27 E2NS NS 27 28 I I 31

March 2020 April 2020 May 2020

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F2 3 4 5 E2 1 2 3 19 10 11 MS 13 6 7 8 9 NS 4 5 6 7 816 17 18 19 AM NS NS 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 AM23 24 25 26 Q 20 21 22 23 E2 18 19 20 21 2230 31 27 28 29 30 NS 26 27 28 EN

June 2020 NS No School

M T W TH F AMAM classes only (exception: No school for 4K) KHS dismissed at 11:31am, JRG & Intermediate dismissed at 11:20am, Elementary dismissed at 12:00pm

1 2 3 4*SNOW

DAY MAKE-UP E2

Elementary Early Release - Elementary dismissed at 2:00pm (Exception: 4K morning classes 8:45am - 10:45am, afternoon classes 11:45am - 1:45pm)

ENElementary Noon Release - All Elementary students dismissed at 12:00pm (exception: No school for 4K)

HS High School Parent/Teacher Conferences - KHS students dismissed at 2:00pm

MSMiddle School Parent/Teacher Conferences - JRG students dismissed at 2:00pm except on November 14th - students will have a full day of school

IIntermediate School Parent/Teacher Conferences - Intermediate students dismissed at 2:00pm

*If needed, snow day make-up will be on Friday June 5th E2&C

4K-4th Gr. Parent Techer Conferences; No school for 4K; Grades 5K-4th Grades dismissed at 2:00pm

Q End of quarter

SUMMER SCHOOL At The Kimberly Area School District

www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/summer‐school  

ACCOUNT SET‐UP  

Account set‐up starts February 28th.  Everyone will need to

create a new account . They do not carry over from year to

year.

We encourage you to set up your account up prior to

registration. 

 

WOODLAND (ENTERING GRADES 4K‐9): 

N9085 North Coop Road, Appleton

June 10 – July 5 (Mon. through Fri.) 

8:00 am to 12:30 pm

Summer School Attendance: 920‐423‐4117

Recommended classes for Grade 9 will be held at  

Kimberly High School 

KIMBERLY HIGH SCHOOL (ENTERING GRADES 9‐12): 

1662 East Kennedy Avenue, Kimberly

Session 1: June 10 ‐ June 28 (Mon. through Fri.) 8:00‐11:30 am 

Session 2: July 1 ‐ July 19 (Mon. through Fri.) 8:00‐11:45 am 

No classes July 4th 

Summer School Attendance: (920) 423‐4171

To register for credit recovery courses please contact Student

Services at KHS (920) 687‐3031

SWIM LESSONS (ENTERING GRADES 4K‐9): 

Sunset Beach, 1010 W Fulcer Ave, Kimberly, WI 54136

Session 1: June 10 ‐ June 27 (Mon. through Thurs.) 

Session 2: July 8 ‐ July 25 (Mon. through Thurs.) 

Questions during registration: 920‐423‐4117

During Summer Session: 920‐731‐9229

REGISTRATION DATES   

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH 

Account Set‐up begins

*Everyone needs to set‐up a new account

THURSDAY, MARCH 14 

Sports/Swimming Registration begins at 9 a.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 

Summer School Registration begins at 9 a.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 17 

Summer School Registration closes at 4 p.m.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

General Registration Information: 

The District Office (425 S. Washington St.,

Combined Locks) will be open from

9:00 to 11:00 am on March 23.

Computers will also be available at Kimberly’s

Administration Office starting Monday, March 25.

Classes fill fast! We recommend that you find an

alternative class in case your first choice is full.

There is no waiting list. Should a child drop from

a class an opening will be created. It will be the

Parent’s responsibility to check the website

periodically for openings.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS: 

A course may be cancelled if there is insufficient

enrollment. You will be notified by email if a course

is cancelled.  

ELIGIBILITY 

Any child whose legal residence is within the

boundaries of the Kimberly Area School District

may enroll in the Kimberly Summer School

Program. With the approval of a student’s home

school district, enrollment is also open to any

student who legally resides in any of the school

districts belonging to the Fox Valley Summer

School Consortium (Appleton, Freedom, Hilbert,

Hortonville, Kaukauna, Kimberly, Little Chute,

Menasha, Neenah, Oshkosh, and Shiocton).

 

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT CONTINUED 

Material Fees: 

PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION. If

you would like to pay with cash or check, please come into

the District office to register.

Refunds: 

Full refund of material fees will be available until Friday, May

17. After May 17, no material fees will be refunded.

SUMMER SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 

Attendance: 

Absences jeopardize earning credit for high school classes.

 

Student Absences:

Call the Woodland Summer School office at 920‐423‐4117 .

SUMMER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 

Mark your calendars for our Woodland Open House on

June 7th from 5:00‐6:00 p.m.  Students enrolled in summer

school can familiarize themselves with their schedule before

summer school begins to ensure a smooth start to their

summer school experience. (Please remember to bring your 

child’s schedule to the open house.) 

SUMMER SCHOOL CATALOG 

Go to www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/summer‐school 

to view class offerings, dates, and times.

 

SUMMER CAMPS 

See specific dates and locations found online at

www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/summer‐school 

Select the appropriate link on the left hand side to view

that camp.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS SUMMER!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

on setting up your account or how to register for classes, visit   

www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/summer‐school 

or contact  Summer School  at 920‐423‐4117 or  summerschool@kimberly.k12.wi.us 

TEENS WITH YOUTH SPORTS DAY AT KHS INDOOR FACILITY

Attention Elementary School Parents,

We have a great opportunity for your children to build connections with the high schoolers in the Kimberly community! On May 11th, the indoor training facility at Kimberly High School will be hosting a Teens with Youth Sports Day. This is a day where students will play games, and build connections throughout the community. Children will choose two of the four sports offered (tee-ball, soccer, football, volleyball), and they will be led through various games, drills, and activities by high schoolers who play those sports at KHS! This day will also include a group game of kickball, as well as a snack for all attendees. This event is free and open to any first through fourth grader in the Kimberly community who fills out the forms below. If your child is interested in attending, please fill out the corresponding form before May 1st. The forms will close after receiving 60 responses, so it is first come first serve.

1st and 2nd Grade Session: 9:00am-12:00pm

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MDHW9K2

3rd and 4th Grade Session: 1:00pm-4:00pm

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MD233K7

Following the survey, you will receive a waiver that MUST BE brought to the camp.

Any questions can be directed towards Kailey Krzoska (21kkrzoska@kimberly.k12.wi.us)