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From the Director:It is hard to believe one quarter of the school year has passed. I con-tinue to be impressed with all of the individuals that come together to make our school community great. Students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members all work together on a daily basis to create strong learning opportunities for all students. I see this everywhere.

Some examples of how parents and community members have helped our students in the first quarter are:

Parent Volunteers in the classroomCommunity leaders and local business visiting our school and classroomsSchool leadership groups (PASS, Governing Council, PRT)Field Trip ChaperonesHelping with CKCS events (Movie Night, Sock Hop, etc…)

If you have not had a chance and are able, please find an opportunity to make a personal connection to our school. Contacting your child’s teacher or a Parent Round Table representative is a great way to start. You will be amazed at the impact it has on your child and the school as a whole. Our students are learning from this partnership. They are completing this circle by also giving back to our greater community. Service learning projects are being done at each grade level. All projects involve students’ voice regarding who they would like to help and how they can help. Students will be working on these projects throughout the year. Just one more example of the importance in fostering a sense of community at CKCS!

Rick KistingCKCS Director

Our Mission Statement

Verona Area Core Knowledge®

Charter School is a public education

option for parents, students and

teachers in the Verona Area School

District where students develop

strong learning skills and a broad

base of knowledge through the use

of proven educational materials and

programs in a safe and structured

environment.

Core Knowledge®

CourierA publication of Verona Area Core Knowledge® Charter School | 2015-2016 School Year, Issue 2 | November 2015

RESPECT | RESPONSIBILITY | SELF CONTROL | SELF DISCIPLINE | APPRECIATION | WONDER

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2015-16 School Goals

Each year the CKCS Governing Council defines the annual goals for the school’s educational ex-cellence, curriculum development, enrollment and fiscal health. Please click the following link for the 2015-16 CKCS Goals. http://goo.gl/FL4Qmu

Several emails have been sent home this past week. If you did not receive an email from school, and you would like to receive emails from CKCS, please let us know. Also, be sure to check your SPAM as often first emails will get filtered into spam.

Important Information

CKCS has a school App for your smartphone/iphone down load ischoolbox to your phone, then search Verona School District and click on CKCS_Verona.

CKCS now has a Twitter account. Follow us at ‘CKCS_Verona’ and your school library ‘@ BRMSlibrary.’

Did you know that CKCS has a FaceBook group for parents? It is been a great place to share information about school events, activities, fundraisers & other information. If you are interested in joining, search FaceBook groups for “CKCS” and request to join!

http://goo.gl/FL4Qmu

CHARITY | COURAGE | PERSEVERANCE | FAITHFULNESS | GRACIOUSNESS | COURTESY

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Pro AwardsEvery month, CKCS focuses on a Core Virtue. Students talk about and practice this virtue, and teachers nominate one learner from their classroom for a ProAward. The ProAwards recognize students who exemplify and role-model the month’s core virtue; students receive a certificate and are interviewed for a video that is shown at the next assembly.

Please click the following link to see a video of our students discussing Self-Control and Self-Discipline for the October ProAward: https://goo.gl/6sLrfv

September ProAward Recipients: Jack Gauthier, Claire Timmerman, Samantha Grotsky, Isaac Hall, Lydia Slager, Vasali Weber, Ariel Alvarez, Anitya Dwa, Josh Slager, Ajit Talluri, Lauren Volk, Steffano Deyes

October ProAward Winners: Christine Piller, Emma Kisting, Sophia Lopez, Allison Erickson, Braelin Weiss, Isaac Stapleton, Annalice Dalebroux, Dorian Gashi, Jack Brady, Abigail Sehmer, Jacob Mahaffey, Paige Lamb

https://goo.gl/6sLrfv


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Donuts for Dad:

We hope all the dads of Kindergarten and 2nd grade students can join us for Donuts for Dads on Friday, December 4 at 8:30 AM in your student’s classroom. Come enjoy a brief stay and have donuts and juice with your child and maybe meet a couple of new people at the school!

The National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI) recently recognized CKCS for 20 years of service to children in the Verona Area School District. This was an article from their recent newsletter.


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We have hit a huge milestone…..Verona Area Core Knowledge Charter School is celebrating 20 years!!!! Save the date because we are celebrating….On January 16th from 4-7 there will be a 20th Anniversary party at the school. This event is for all alumni and their families, current families, CKCS team members and their families, and community partners. This mix and mingle event will have:

• Food and Music• Speakers including teachers and alumni• Introduction of founders that started it all• Presentation of our Video time capsule• Basket auction and raffle• Kids crafts and activities!! Tickets to the event are available at the CKCS office or online at http://sendomatic.com/fAU2T .Entry is $20 per family prior to the event, $25 per family at the door.

The proceeds of this event and any additional donations will go towards our newly created CKCS endowment fund!

Volunteers Needed

Join the Basket Auction committee to help create baskets for the event.Volunteer at the event. Sign up or request additional information at http://bit.ly/1Nai3OG

Please Join us in celebrating 20 years of Core Knowledge Charter School at the event bring past, present and future together!

http://sendomatic.com/fAU2T

http://bit.ly/1Nai3OG


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Governing Council (GC) updates from Annita Wozniak, president 2015-16

Since the last Courier was published in September, the leadership team focused on finalizing the goals for the academic year and meeting contractual obligations like updating agreements for shared responsibilities and facility space use with Badger Ridge and reviewing the CKCS manage-ment plan. GC discussed MAP test results and academic goals related to student academic success. GCs goals are available for review on the CKCS website.

The hiring committee is doing their annual review of process and the executive committee will be reviewing the bylaws to see if we need any formal updates.

The curriculum committee is working with a pilot program for math and evaluating science textbook needs.

The marketing committee assisted in capturing a presentation about the history of the school on video and sharing with parents and leadership teams the plans for the next 20 years. Please see the marketing committee’s articles in this issue about the 20 year celebration and the endowment fund that will help sustain the school for future students.

Over the summer the CKCS future facilities committee met with a large group who brainstormed the needs of students for the next 20 years. The final conclusion led to a common theme we’ve discussed for many years: GROWTH including adding a 4K program!

With expansion of the CKCS program, the committee envisions continued hiring of well-trained teachers who are skilled in Direct Instruction and teaching the CK curriculum. The committee recognizes control over our instruction schedule will insure ideal program implementation across a K-8 program. With growth the committee feels positive about a return to world language instruction for all students and investment in the implementation of technology to enhance all subjects.

This 20 year vision can only come to fruition by working together with the district as it plans for land use and grade/space configurations. The district facilities committee, CKCS and all schools are l ooking forward to working together with the decision makers on the Verona Area School Board.

Meanwhile Governing Council will continue to keep CKCS parents updated and share as much information as is available about the district facilities planning processes as they are revealed. The district facilities planning committee is currently waiting for instruction from the school board about how decisions will be made and deadlines, etc.

This is a very exciting 20th year for CKCS--we are glad YOU are a part of it.


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PRT Updates

Welcome to the Parent Round Table (PRT)! The PRT helps to build better relations with the school, parents and students. We encourage parents and teachers to join us for our monthly meet-ings. These are held in the CKCS library from 6 – 7 p.m. every second Monday of the month. Our upcoming meetings are: November 9th, December 14th, and January 11th. The more involvement we have from the parents the more our students and school all benefit together. We hope you can join us!

As always, we do need volunteers for the many events we put on throughout the year. Please visit our website at http://ckcs.verona.k12.wi.us/for_parents/prt for information on all of our events throughout the year and to sign-up to volunteer. Thank you!

Past Events:

Back-to-School Night & Bake SaleWe had a fantastic turn out for our annual back-to-school night event. Thank you to all the volunteers who assisted that night. The bake sale was a huge success as well. The PRT really appreciated everyone who brought in baked goods to sell and to those who purchased them. We could not have done it without you!

Our friends at ThinkFirst joined us for Back-to-School Night. ThinkFirst is a National Injury Pre vention Program whose educational programs are aimed at helping people - especially those at high risk: children, teens and young adults - learn to reduce their risk for injury. They helped our K-5 kids test their street smarts, measured them for booster seats, and gave them some great information on nutrition. For the kids who brought their bike helmets, they had a certified helmet fitter make sure they had a proper fit. We hope to have them back next year!

Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park Fundraiser NightWe had our first fundraiser of the year and it was a jumping good time. Thank you to all of those who came out to learn what the trampoline park was all about and to support CKCS while doing it. We hope to have another one soon!

Movie NightHome was a good choice for our first movie night. Thank you to all of those who volunteered to help out. Movie nights are always fun and the kids seem to really enjoy them.

Fall FundraiserOur fall fundraiser has come to a close. WE HAVE MET OUR GOAL THIS YEAR!! Thank you! We will have the final results posted in the next Courier. Please keep your pink slips, so you know what orders you placed. The funds raised this year will go towards school workbooks, student activities, cultural events, technology for classrooms, and teacher grants. Pick-up for the fundraiser is November 13th. Please see more information below.

Staff Appreciation BreakfastPRT sponsored our annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast on October 19th. The teachers and staff enjoyed a hot breakfast provided by our parent volunteers and coffee that was donated by the Verona Kwik Trip.

http://ckcs.verona.k12.wi.us/for_parents/prt


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Thanks to all the parents who brought in delicious food and drinks to celebrate our awesome CKCS staff. They really appreciated it and we had lots of compliments on the food.

Special thanks to volunteers Amy Gentz Mueller, Swati Verma, Lizzy Mueller, and Matt and Calvin Patton for helping to set up, clean up, and serve the food. Thank you so much!

Staff Appreciation Breakfast


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Upcoming Fall Events:

November 18th – TerraCycle SortPlease help raise money for our school by helping with our monthly TerraCycle Sort. We meet in the maintenance room and it starts at 3:40 p.m. Incentive prizes will be given to the kids. Everyone is welcome!

November 18th - Restaurant Fundraiser Night at Culver’sWhy eat at home when you can eat out and help support CKCS. Please join us at Culver’s from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. located at 430 S. Verona Avenue, Verona, WI. It is a fun night for all! Please visit our sign-up genius page at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0544adad29a0ff2-culvers3 to volunteer.

December 4th – CLIMB Bullying Prevention AssemblyCLIMB Theatre’s mission is to create and perform plays, classes, and other creative works that inspire and propel people–especially young people–toward actions that benefit themselves, each other, and the community. This year we have chosen a program that caters to each specific grade level. We will have six different programs during the day that will be 40 minutes long. Each grade will go to the step room at their allotted time.

December 16th – TerraCycle SortPlease help raise money for our school by helping with our monthly TerraCycle Sort. We meet in the maintenance room and it starts at 3:40 p.m. Incentive prizes will be given to the kids. Everyone is welcome!

January 16th – 20th Anniversary Celebration EventCome out and celebrate that Core Knowledge Charter School has succeeded for 20 years! We are very excited for this event. This is event is for everyone – alumni and their families, current families, CKCS team members and their families, and community partners. There will be music, alumni speakers, video time capsule preview, basket auction and raffle, kid’s crafts and activities, and much more!

You don’t want to miss this special event. This event will run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. We are still look-ing for volunteers for this event. Please sign-up at http://ckcs.verona.k12.wi.us/for_parents/prt/volunteering. Thank you for your support!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0544adad29a0ff2-culvers3

http://ckcs.verona.k12.wi.us/for_parents/prt/volunteering

http://ckcs.verona.k12.wi.us/for_parents/prt/volunteering


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Core Knowledge® Charter School Endowment – a foundation for a lifetime of success!

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Core Knowledge® Charter School, we look to launch an endowment fund for the school – creating long term financial stability. An endowment is a permanent fund intended to provide ongoing financial support to CKCS in its mission.

An endowment works by donating money to the fund principle to start. In this anniversary year our goal is to raise $15,000 to open the account. Funds are then strategically invested through Commonfund and Walden firms through Madison Community Foundation. Annually a percentage of investment return is distributed to the school for use within pre-determined parameters sur-rounding programing developing students’ strong learning skills and broad base knowledge.

The distributions from the endowment offer the school financial stability and flexibility to: • Assist in unforeseen expenses to the school• Assist in operating budget needs• Continuous investing in students innovative curriculum programing and materials upgrades • Support costs associated with continuous external educator and staff training

In addition, the Endowment provides financial security to continually support the school’s original mission and vision toward student success.

Mission Core Knowledge® Charter School is a public education option for parents, students and teachers in the Verona Area School District where students develop strong learning skills and a broad base of knowledge through proven educational material and programs in a safe and structured environment.

Vision Core Knowledge® Charter School is a valued asset, community partner and highly regarded choice that motivates, challenges and educates all students from a wide variety of incomes, cultures and abilities.

The Endowment will serve as a complimentary fund to Parent Round Tables (PRT) annual fundraising for assembly speakers, portion of annual workbook fees, cultural arts, classroom supplies and technology, and operating budgets. Together, PRT and the CKCS Endowment support the costs of today and tomorrow, creating an environment of student success with continuous maintenance and growth.


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Talk to Two

In December and January families across the district learn about all the choices for enrollment. CKCS is one choice of many.

Please reach out to TWO families who have young children and encourage them to tour CKCS and visit with our teachers and staff to learn about what happens in this school. Maybe they have an incoming Kindergarten student or maybe a new middle school student. Maybe they have a child who is very young and they want to get a head start of learning about the academic choices in Verona. It’s never too early!

Please share Your child’s story about CKCS with TWO friends or neighbors.

CKCS has 250 families and word of mouth has always been the best way to promote the school and help parents navigate the complicated lottery process.

As a parent you know your child best and you are the best decision maker when it comes to finding a school that fits your child’s learning style and your family’s academic expectations.

In the next month or so you’ll receive email requests for volunteers for other outreach needs. The committee needs help stuffing envelopes, calling incoming K families to tell them about open houses, answering questions at open houses or district kindergarten meetings or simply help in delivering flyers and info packets to local preschools and 4K programs, etc. If this is something that fits your skill set we’d love to have your time!

CKCS OUTREACH COMMITTEEContact Director Rick Kisting to volunteer or with questions.


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Core Knowledge® Charter SchoolWhere Traditional and Contemporary Education Meet

ViSion Core Knowledge® Charter School is a valued asset, community partner, and highly regarded choice that motivates, challenges and educates all students from a wide variety of incomes, cultures and abilities.

MiSSion Core Knowledge® Charter School is a public education option for parents, students and teachers in the Verona Area School District where students develop strong learning skills and a broad base of knowledge through the use of proven educational material and programs in a safe and structured environment.

Why a Verona area SChool DiStriCt Charter SChool?• Held to a high standard of accountability by

the district, state and parents who choose it.

• Charter contract originally approved in 1996, is revised and renewed every 5 years. The current contract renewed in 2015.

What iS Core KnoWleDge®?• The Core Knowledge® Curriculum is a cohesive,

sequential knowledge base of: ➢ History ➢ Geography ➢ Science Arts ➢ Literature ➢ Art ➢ Computer Skills➢ Music ➢ Math ➢ Language Arts

• The well sequenced and structured curriculumcreates literate students prepared for a lifetime of learning. (1987, E.D. Hirsch Culture Literacy)

What iS DireCt inStruCtion?• In K-5, Direct Instruction is the primary method

of teaching reading, spelling, language arts and math

• Teacher-modeled, student-mastered skills andstrategies build competence and confidence as students advance

• A high level of student involvement and masteryat each step is built into the learning process

➢ Proven effective for all levels and types of learners.

740 N. Main Street Verona, WI 53593 | (608) 845-4130

hiStory• Started by parents and educators in

1996 in order to implement Direct Instruction and Core Knowledge® curricula.

• Parent led in operations

• Strong teacher-parent relationship

• Strong parent involvement and support by parents in the classrooms


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We BelieVe in flexible instructional groups and well-trained teachers.

We BelieVe in high energy, focused classrooms where children practice skills until mastered.

We BelieVe in proven research based teaching methods and materials.

We BelieVe in our academically challenging curricula.

We BelieVe in serving families of all incomes, cultures and abilities as the district’s only K-8 program.

We BelieVe students’ academic success improves when parents engage in the education of their children and in the operations of CKCS.

aCaDeMiC aCCoMPliShMentS• Since 1996, students have consistently

demonstrated strong levels of proficiency in reading, science and social studies. (WKCE 1996 – Present)

• Parents report high level of satisfaction with the K-8 program and note positive social and academic transition to middle school where CKCS students share related arts classes through an established partnership with Badger Ridge Middle School. (Parent Satisfaction Survey 2004-2016)

• 2014 DPI Report Card – See graph for Student Achievement

organiZation aCCoMPliShMentS• "CKCS is the longest lasting and most successful

Direct Instruction implementation in the state." – 2015 National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI)

• CKCS enrolls a diverse student body and servesa demographic similar to the other district schools. Serving nearly 250 families and 400+ students.

• The Core Virtues Program (1996) and the ServiceLearning Program implemented in (2011) develop civic responsibility and strengthen community connections. (Both complement Daggett’s Rigor & Relevance Framework, quadrant D.)

• Junior Achievement Partnership since 2010

• District demand for the program remains strongwith long waiting lists at Kindergarten and 6thgrade. (CKCS Annual Report & 2014-15 District Enrollment Request Memo)

• High teacher retention and levels of satisfactionyear after year. (Teacher Survey 2013-14)

• Our Parent Round Table (PRT) has raised over $10,000 to purchase technology for the classrooms. (2013-2014)

• CKCS leadership raised $58,000 to update K-5 Reading and Math textbooks and workbooks. (2013-2014)

hoW to Partner With CKCS1. Service Learning and Junior Achievement

2. New science textbooks and workbooks

3. Endowment donations supporting continued innovative programming

Contact CKCS for more information on partnering (608) 845-4130

leaDerShiP:Director - Rick Kisting Curriculum - Chris Uelmen

Prt - Parent Round Table gC - Governing Council

PaSS - Parents Advocating Student Success

http://ckcs.verona.k12.wi.us

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Monday: 9:30-12:00pm at Center for Families 2120 Fordem Ave, Madison

9:30-11:30am at Sugar Creek Elementary School 420 Church Ave, Verona

Tuesday: 9:30-12:00pm at Living Water Church 3075 Prospect Dr Sun Prairie

Wednesday: 9:30-12:00pm at Covenant Presbyterian Church 326 S. Segoe Road, Madison

2:00-4:00 pm at Center for Families 2120 Fordem Ave, Madison

Thursday:

9:30 –12:00 pm at Second Baptist Church 4303 Britta Parkway

Friday: 9:30-12:00pm at Center for Families 2120 Fordem Ave, Madison


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TerraCycle sort reminder:Wednesday, November 18th 3:40pm **2nd grade**Badger Ridge Maintenance Room (behind big gym)

All students are encouraged to attend with a parent. Incentives are given after sort is complete!Please sign up on Sign Up Genius on the CKCS website if you know you will be coming

We are “assigning” grades to help with TerraCycle sorts each month. Students are encouraged to come and help out that month to represent their grades. All other grades are still welcome!

Future sort dates:

December 16th: 3rd grade January 20th: 4th grade February 17th: 5th grade March 16th: all school!

Continue to send your TerraCycle items to school as you collect or drop them off at Miller’s Verona.CKCS top money making brigades are: inkjet/toner cartridges, chip bags, granola/protein bar

wrappers, juice pouches, GoGo Squeez pouches, cell phones, laptops & tablets.

WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING DAIRY/YOGURT CONTAINERS, CANDY WRAPPERS, DIAPER PACKAGING, OR CHEESE PACKAGING.

Please check CKCS website (under PRT & Redeemable Incentives) to see what is included in each brigade.

Did you know CKCS also collects?

BoxTops for EducationLabels for Education (Campbell’s/Pepperidge Farms)

MyCokeRewards points (donate points to CKCS online or send codes to school)Milk Moola milk caps/labels (Kwik Trip)

Tyson (chicken) Project A+ pointsSunny D labels/UPC’s

Each of these programs allows CKCS the opportunity to earn books, supplies or money for our school! Start collecting today!

Congratulations to Mrs. Lambe’s 5th grade class. They collected over 860 Box Tops so far this school year & will be receiving a pizza party & free jump passes compliments of Pump it Up! Keep turning in your Box Tops with your grade/teach-er name. We will have another contest in spring, but the counting starts NOW!

If you have a Target Red Card (debit or credit, do you have CKCS designated as YOUR school? 1% of your purchases are donated back to CKCS every time you shop (AND you save 5% yourself!). Since February 2015, CKCS has raised over $2600, and we are on track to be over $3000 for the school year. We are currently at 119 supporters, but would love to be at 125. Visit www.Target.com/redcard & link your card under the “Take Charge of Education” section (search using zip code 53593)

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2015 EMPTY STOCKING CLUB TOY DEPOT About Us: Through the generous donations from readers of the Wisconsin State Journal, the Empty Stocking Club has been providing toys to area children since 1918! More than 10,000 NEW toys are distributed to area children – serving more than 4,500 families! How our program works: We work with area teachers, counselors, social service agencies & the Department of Social Services to submit names of families that may not have the funds to provide toys during the holidays. Information Needed:

1. First and last name of either parent or guardian. 2. Mailing address of family. (Vouchers will be mailed on or before December 2, 2015. Vouchers

will not be e-mailed. 3. The birth date of parents is helpful – but not required. 4. List names and birth dates of all siblings 14 and under. (Children born before 2001 are not

eligible) 5. Birthdate of each child is extremely important – this is how our system tracks each child.

We MUST have this information in order to process the application. This allows us to prevent duplicates. Social security numbers are not valid.

The Process:

Ø Once applications are received, volunteers input all the information into our database. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND MAKE SURE THE FORM IS FILLED OUT COMPLETELY. If we can’t read the forms, they will not be processed.

Ø Deadline is very important – it takes at least a month to process all 4000+ applications! Ø By December 2, 2015, TOY VOUCHERS will be mailed to families. Ø The Voucher will tell them what day to pick up toys – either December 15 or December 16 at

the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Ø Vouchers must be brought to receive toys. Ø Families receive one NEW, quality toy per child Ø If a family can not attend on their assigned date, it is OK to come either day

Important Dates:

Ø Friday, November 6: Application Deadline Ø Wednesday, December 2: Toy Vouchers will be mailed out to families Ø Tuesday, December 15: Toy Depot held at the Alliant Energy Center from 8 am – 6 pm Ø Wednesday, December 16: Toy Depot held at the Alliant Energy Center from 8 am – 6 pm

Late Applications: If time permits, we will accept late applications. However, each year it gets harder and harder with the increasing number of applications. Solution: Turn in applications on time! Contact Us: Rhonda Reese: [email protected]. I do not have an office at the Wisconsin State Journal – but if it is urgent, please call me at work 920.623.4322 which is at the Midwest Horse Fair® office. Please do not give this number out to families. The general Empty Stocking number is 608.252.6103 for families to leave messages.


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Toy DepotApplication

Please mail application by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2015 to:The Empty Stocking Club

PO Box 8058Madison, WI 53708

*TOY VOUCHERS will be mailed out on or before DECEMBER 2, 2015

Mailing Address

Other Parent or Guardian

First name:

First name:

ADDRESS:

Last name:

Last name:

CITY:

Date of Birth:

Date of Birth:

ZIP CODE:

MiddleInitial

MiddleInitial

month

month

day

day

year

year

(*email addresses are not valid)

Please list children age 14 and under (Children born BEFORE 2001 are not eligible)

(please print clearly)


(please print clearly) (please print clearly)


(please print clearly)(if living in current household)

PRINT INFORMATION CLEARLY - - - FILL IN ALL SPACESINCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

This is not a school sponsored activity and the Madison Metropolitan School District does not approve, support, supervise or endorse this program/activity.

PRINT Child’s FIRST Name: PRINT Child’s LAST Name: Date of Birth: Please circle onemonth day year

Primary Parent or Guardian

TOY DISTRIBUTION will be held DECEMBER 15 & 16, 2015 at the ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER

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2015-2016 VERONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR August 19, 20, 21 New Teacher Days August 26, 27, 28 Teacher Work/Staff Development Day August 31 NO SCHOL September 1 First day of school for students SEPTEMBER 7 NO SCHOOL: Labor Day SEPTEMBER 14 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) SEPEMBER 21 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) SEPTEMBER 28 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) SEPTEMBER 29 CKCS ELEMENTARY BTS NIGHT 5-7 PM OCTOBER 5 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) OCTOBER 12 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) OCTOBER 19 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) OCTOBER 26 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) OCTOBER 29 NO SCHOOL: Parent Conferences OCTOBER 30 NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 2 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) November 6 End of 1st Quarter NOVEMBER 9 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) NOVEMBER 16 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) NOVEMBER 23 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) NOVEMBER 25 NO SCHOOL: Teacher Flexible Work Day NOVEMBER 26-27 NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break NOVEMBER 30 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) DECEMBER 7 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) DECEMBER 14 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) DECEMBER 21 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) December 22 Last day before Winter Break DEC 23 – JAN 1 NO SCHOOL: Winter Break January 4 Resume School JANUARY 4 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) JANUARY 11 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) JANUARY 18 NO SCHOOL January 22 End of 2nd Quarter JANUARY 25 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) FEBRUARY 1 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) FEBRUARY 5 CKCS MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY ONLY – NO SCHOOL FEBRUARY 8 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) FEBRUARY 15 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) FEBRUARY 22 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) FEBRUARY 26 NO SCHOOL FEBRUARY 29 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MARCH 7 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MARCH 14 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MARCH 11 CKCS MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY ONLY – NO SCHOOL MARCH 21 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) March 24 End of 3rd Quarter March 25 NO SCHOOL March 28-April 1 NO SCHOOL: Spring Break April 4 Resume School APRIL 4 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) APRIL 11 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) APRIL 18 NO SCHOOL APRIL 25 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 2 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 9 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 16 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 23 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 30 NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day JUNE 6 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) June 9 End of 4th Quarter - Last day for students (early dismissal) June 10 NO SCHOOL: Parent Conferences/Comp. Day


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2015-2016 VERONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR August 19, 20, 21 New Teacher Days August 26, 27, 28 Teacher Work/Staff Development Day August 31 NO SCHOL September 1 First day of school for students SEPTEMBER 7 NO SCHOOL: Labor Day SEPTEMBER 14 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) SEPEMBER 21 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) SEPTEMBER 28 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) SEPTEMBER 29 CKCS ELEMENTARY BTS NIGHT 5-7 PM OCTOBER 5 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) OCTOBER 12 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) OCTOBER 19 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) OCTOBER 26 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) OCTOBER 29 NO SCHOOL: Parent Conferences OCTOBER 30 NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 2 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) November 6 End of 1st Quarter NOVEMBER 9 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) NOVEMBER 16 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) NOVEMBER 23 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) NOVEMBER 25 NO SCHOOL: Teacher Flexible Work Day NOVEMBER 26-27 NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break NOVEMBER 30 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) DECEMBER 7 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) DECEMBER 14 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) DECEMBER 21 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) December 22 Last day before Winter Break DEC 23 – JAN 1 NO SCHOOL: Winter Break January 4 Resume School JANUARY 4 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) JANUARY 11 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) JANUARY 18 NO SCHOOL January 22 End of 2nd Quarter JANUARY 25 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) FEBRUARY 1 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) FEBRUARY 5 CKCS MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY ONLY – NO SCHOOL FEBRUARY 8 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) FEBRUARY 15 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) FEBRUARY 22 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) FEBRUARY 26 NO SCHOOL FEBRUARY 29 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MARCH 7 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MARCH 14 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MARCH 11 CKCS MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY ONLY – NO SCHOOL MARCH 21 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) March 24 End of 3rd Quarter March 25 NO SCHOOL March 28-April 1 NO SCHOOL: Spring Break April 4 Resume School APRIL 4 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) APRIL 11 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) APRIL 18 NO SCHOOL APRIL 25 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 2 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 9 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 16 K-12* LATE START (K-5 9:25 A.M.; 6-12 AND CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 23 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) MAY 30 NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day JUNE 6 K-5* LATE START (9:25 A.M.; CKCS ELEM 10:00 A.M.) June 9 End of 4th Quarter - Last day for students (early dismissal) June 10 NO SCHOOL: Parent Conferences/Comp. Day


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Governing Council – PASS – PRT - CKCS Data Sheet 2015-16 Updated 8/5/2015 (End of Service dates now indicated)

Governing Council (GC) Parent Round Table (PRT) PASS

President Annita Wozniak (6/2017) 608-516-4496 Cell/Text 608-845-2475 Answ. Mach. [email protected]

Co-President Stacey Nelson (6/2016) 608-497-0918 (C) [email protected]

President Craig Pringle (6/2017) 608-848-9024 (H) [email protected]

Vice President Gail Groy (6/2016) 608-848-4922 (H) [email protected]

Co-President Sarah Lederer (6/2016) 608-345-2316 (C) 608-848-6632 (H) [email protected]

OPEN POSITION Vice President

Treasurer Ndidi Yaucher (6/2015) 608-848-1333 (H) [email protected]

Vice President Elly Patton (6/2017) [email protected]

Treasurer Ndidi Yaucher (6/2015) 608-848-1333 (H) [email protected]

Secretary Kevin DeCabooter (6/2018) 847-877-9572 [email protected]

Treasurer Jill Kisting (6/2016) 608-843- 5445 (C) [email protected]

Secretary Tania Elias (6/2016) 608-274-5164 (H) 608-225-0619 (C) [email protected]

Parent Representative (6/2018) Bret Weigel – shadowTreasurer 608-512-8907 [email protected]

Secretary Suzy Schleeper (6/2016) 608-219-5505 (C) [email protected]

GC REP Annita Wozniak (6/2017) 608-516-4496 Cell/Text 608-845-2475 Answ. Mach. [email protected]

CKCS Director Rick Kisting 608-845-4133 (W) 608-845-4196 (fax) [email protected]

Fundraising Chair Erica Neher (6/2017) 608-469-4443 (C) [email protected]

CKCS Director Rick Kisting 608-845-4133 (W) 608-845-4196 (fax) [email protected]

CKCS Teacher REP Chris Uelmen (6/2016) 608-845-4126 (W) [email protected]

Redeemable Incentives Chair Dana Schwartz (6/2016) 608-212-2521 (C) [email protected]

OPEN POSITION BRMS Representative

Community Representative Linda Hmielewski (6/2017) Chair Marketing Chair 20th Anniversary 608-497-0401 (C) [email protected]

BRMS Site Council CKCS Representative Michal Lafave

20th Anniversary Committee Linda Hmielewski Tana Elias Ndidi Yaucher Stacey Nelson Sarah Lederer

Community Representative Erin Marriott (6/2018) 608-556-0388 (C) [email protected]

CKCS Contacts Roxy Kerkenbush CKCS Secretary 608-845-4130 (W) [email protected]

Tana Elias608-274-5164 (H)608-225-0619 (C)[email protected]

OPEN POSITIONSecretary


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United Way supports education, health & human service programming throughout America award-winning community by rais-ing funds in the community. If you are not reached through a campaign at you work place or through a direct mailing, won’t you please consider making a tax deductible pledge to CKCS using the pledge form. You will be joining your friends and neighbors in making CKCS a better school for our chil-dren and their bright future. Giving Through Credit CardsIf you like to donate using credit card, please fill the pledge form accordingly.

Giving Through Payroll Deduction If your workplace participates in Employee Payroll Deduction, making a gift to United Way is a simple process. Your pledge is de-ducted from your paycheck every pay peri-od, please fill in your pledge form appropri-ately.

Most importantly write ‘Parents Advocating for Student Success (PASS), under Option-al, Other 501(c)(3) non-profit agency on the pledge form, to make sure all donations are forwarded to CKCS.

http://www.unitedwaydanecounty.org/ctools/EmployeePledge-Form.pdf

Additional Middle School Information:http://brms.verona.k12.wi.us

Lunch Menus onlinehttp://verona.k12.wi.us/district_departments/child_nutrition_services/menus-by_nutrislice Snack Safely Guidehttp://verona.k12.wi.us/district_departments/health_services/health_conditions/

CKCS Web Calendarhttp://ckcs.verona.k12.wi.us/

VASD Web Calendarhttp://www.verona.k12.wi.us/

General Information

The Courier is published bimonthly throughout the school year for Verona Area Core Knowledge® Charter School (CKCS) families. It is written by CKCS staff members, parent volunteers and students. Issues are emailed to CKCS families, or paper copies are sent home to those without email addresses. Ma-terial for the Courier may be e-mailed to Roxy: [email protected] or dropped off at the CKCS office.

Verona Area Core Knowledge® Charter School740 North Main StreetVerona, Wisconsin 53593www.verona.k12.wi.us/page.cfm?p=8General Contact NumbersSchool Office: (608) 845-4130Fax: (608) 845-4961

Core Knowledge Courier

http://brms.verona.k12.wi.us

http://verona.k12.wi.us/district_departments/child_nutrition_services/menus-by_nutrislice

http://verona.k12.wi.us/district_departments/child_nutrition_services/menus-by_nutrislice

http://verona.k12.wi.us/district_departments/health_services/health_conditions/

http://verona.k12.wi.us/district_departments/health_services/health_conditions/

http://ckcs.verona.k12.wi.us/

http://www.verona.k12.wi.us/

mailto:roxy.kerkenbush%40verona.k12.wi.us?subject=Courier%20Material

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CKCS Office StaffRick Kisting Director/Principal 845-4133Roxy Kerkenbush CKCS Secretary 845-4130Chris Uelmen Elementary & Middle School Curriculum Coordinator 845-4126Miriam Brown Guidance Counselor: K-5th grade 845-4194Amie Pittman Counselor: 7th grade, 8th grade M-Z 845-4128Ajong Elvis Counselor: 6th grade, 8th grade A-L 845-4127Ann Juzwik School Nurse 845-4115Stacie Wagner Elementary and Middle School Social Worker 845-4141Marlene Koch School Psychologist 845-4134Cindra Magli Food Service Manager 845-4339Karen Maher Badger Bus Company 310-4444Andrea Schmitz LMC Director 845-4953Jennifer Latek Special Ed Coordinator 845-4116

CKCS TeachersKindergarten [email protected] [email protected] Grade [email protected] [email protected] Grade [email protected] [email protected] Grade [email protected] [email protected] Grade [email protected] [email protected] Grade [email protected] [email protected] Grade [email protected] [email protected] Grade [email protected] [email protected] Grade [email protected] [email protected]

K-8 ESL [email protected] Spec. Ed. [email protected] Art [email protected] Music [email protected] Physical Ed. [email protected] School Resource & MS Math Teacher

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For more information about the Courier or CKCS, contact CKCS at 845-4130.

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