Huskies Have HEART Newsletter

Greetings Central Heights Students and Families,

Monday, November 18th is an A-Day!

Middle School Sports Game Day Reminders: Just a reminder that all Sun Prairie students must be accompanied by their own caregiver at CHMS games. Games are not drop-off events--the caregiver must stay for the duration. Unfortunately, we will turn kids away who arrive without a caregiver. Seating is limited in the small gym--we will give seating priority to the elderly/adults/families.

Check out the November Elective Newsletter to see what your student is working on in their elective classes.

Take a minute to read the Cafeteria Corner update to learn more about how student lunches have more fresh produce options!

Military Families

November is Military Family Appreciation Month and Monday, November 11 is Veterans Day. Thank you to all veterans and their families and current members of our armed forces and their families for their sacrifices and contributions to our country. For more information on ways the SPASD supports military families, please see our webpage.

Please watch this video presentation that was co-created with our School Resource Officers. Parents/Caregivers who attended this presentation in person in the past asked that we create a video to share with a broader audience as they found many of the tips helpful. In the video, we outline some recommendations for monitoring your student’s social media accounts. We highly encourage you to build in time on a regular basis to talk with your student about their phone use habits.

Annual Child Find Notice:

English Version

Spanish Version

Hmong Version

We hope you’re having a great school year! We wanted to take a moment to remind everyone of

an important safety policy regarding our school buses. For the safety and well-being of all

students, parents/caregivers are not permitted to board the school bus for any reason.

We understand that sometimes it might seem convenient, but keeping the bus environment

secure and on schedule is our top priority. If you need to speak with your child or address

something related to transportation, please contact your school principal or Brinda Thompson at

Kobussen Buses at (608) 825-8700, and they will be happy to assist you.

Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us maintain a safe and efficient ride for

all our students.

¡Esperamos que estés teniendo un excelente año escolar! Queríamos tomarnos un momento

para recordarles a todos una política de seguridad importante con respecto a nuestros

autobuses escolares. Para la seguridad y el bienestar de todos los estudiantes, Los

padres/cuidadores no pueden subir al autobús escolar por ningún motivo..

Entendemos que a veces puede parecer conveniente, pero mantener el entorno de autobuses

seguro y a tiempo es nuestra principal prioridad. Si necesita hablar con su hijo o abordar algo

relacionado con el transporte, comuníquese con el director de su escuela o con Brinda

Thompson en Kobussen Buses al (608) 825-8700, y ellos estarán encantados de ayudarle.

Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo para ayudarnos a mantener un viaje seguro y eficiente

para todos nuestros estudiantes.

Each week, we update our announcements with student club information (dates/times/room numbers). In order to join a club, students just need to attend it. If they enjoy their time in the club the first night, we’ll get them ‘rostered’ to the club and it will show up on their schedule for after school activities (similar to how sports do). Here’s the latest information about our Central Heights clubs:

Helping Your Student Grow in Their Reading Ability

We need all hands on deck to help your student continue to grow in their ability to read. See the Central Heights Library Conference Newsletter below or linked here in English, aquí en español, for context and resources for you to help you help your student establish a routine of reading at home.

Using Chromebooks at Home

As a parent / caregiver, you have the ability to restrict and monitor your student’s Chromebook use at home. See the directions on how to get started with Securly home below or at these links:

Securly Home for Parents

Securly Home for Parents - Spanish version

Our PBIS and Student Council are seeking donations to help create team-building activities for students to engage in during SP30. Would you be able to donate masking tape, cups, cards, or puzzles? Check out the sign up genius to sign up and see the full list of items needed.

Sunshine Place Updates:

Thanksgiving Baskets

Thanksgiving Baskets will be distributed during regular pantry hours starting Wednesday, November 8 through Wednesday, November 22nd at Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry.

Families can pick up their Thanksgiving Basket during their normal pantry visit. A pantry visit is not required to pick up a Thanksgiving Basket. No sign up is required for Thanksgiving Baskets this year! This year, Baskets will be choice-based and with more options.

Spirit of Giving

The Spirit of Giving program matches families in need of gifts for their children during the December holiday season with community members who want to help. The program is available to families in Sun Prairie with children ages birth to 18. A link to sign up for Spirit of Giving will be sent out to all families enrolled in free and reduced lunch ON November 1st. Sign up will not be available until November 1st.

Dates:

November 1: Applications open

November 15: Applications close

December 14: Gift pick up-NEW LOCATION (Heartland Church)

8th grade families - your student will have a field trip on 11/20 for Future Quest! This is a high energy day where your student can explore various career pathways.

Calendar Check:

• Wednesday, November 27th: No School - Fall Break

• Thursday, November 28th: No School - Fall Break

• Friday, November 29th: No School - Fall Break

• Monday, December 9th: No School - Professional Development Day for Staff

• Monday ,December 23rd - Friday, January 3rd: No School - Winter Break

• Monday, January 6th: Students return to school

• Monday, January 20th: No School - MLK Day

• Monday, January 27th: No School - Professional Development Day for Staff

• Tuesday, January 28th: 2nd semester begins.
  
  

In order to call your student out absent/excuse them from school, please call our attendance line: 608-318-8020.

• Please keep your child home if they have symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, such as cough, fever, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea. Let us know (by calling: 318-8020) if they test positive for any communicable disease, such as COVID, influenza, strep, or pertussis. Your school's health assistant can provide guidance on when your child can return to school after testing positive.
  
  

Free and Reduced Meals and Fee Waiver Information

• If you would like to apply for Free or Reduced status, please fill out the application for free or reduced price school meals. Please see the links below for directions, the application, and frequently asked questions document. You only need to submit one application per household, even if your children attend more than one school in Sun Prairie. The application must be filled out completely to certify your children for free or reduced price school meals. Be sure to list each of your children on the application form. If at any time you are not sure what to do next, please contact the Sun Prairie School District, Nutrition Department, 501 S. Bird St., Sun Prairie WI 53590 or email nutritiondepartment@sunprairieschools.org or call (608) 834-6544.

• How to Apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

• Household Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

• Frequently Asked Questions and Information

• If you want to share your Free and Reduced status with Central Heights in order to request fee waivers for things like athletic fees, activity and club fees, course fees, and or summer school fees, please contact our school social worker, Matt Jahnke at (608) 318-8009 or mtjahnk@sunprairieschools.org

Comidas gratis y a precio reducido e información sobre exención de tarifas

• Si desea solicitar el estado Gratis o Reducido, complete la solicitud para comidas escolares gratuitas o de precio reducido. Consulte los enlaces a continuación para obtener instrucciones, la solicitud y el documento de preguntas frecuentes. Solo necesita presentar una solicitud por hogar, incluso si sus hijos asisten a más de una escuela en Sun Prairie. La solicitud debe completarse en su totalidad para certificar que sus hijos reciban comidas escolares gratuitas o de precio reducido. Asegúrese de incluir a cada uno de sus hijos en el formulario de solicitud. Si en algún momento no está seguro de qué hacer a continuación, comuníquese con el Departamento de Nutrición del Distrito Escolar de Sun Prairie, 501 S. Bird St., Sun Prairie WI 53590 o envíe un correo electrónico nutritiondepartment@sunprairieschools.org o llame al (608) 834-6544.

• Cómo Solicitar Comidas Escolares Gratis y a Precio Reducido

• Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre Comida Escolar Gratis y a Precio Reducido

• Formulario de Solicitud Gratis y Reducido (descargar para completar)

• Si desea compartir su estado Gratis o Reducido con Central Heights para solicitar exenciones de tarifas para cosas como tarifas deportivas, tarifas de actividades y clubes, tarifas de cursos o tarifas de la escuela de verano, comuníquese con nuestro trabajador social de la escuela, Matt Jahnke al ( 608) 318-8009 o mtjahnk@sunprairieschools.org

Are You Eligible for Fee Waivers?
Are you eligible for Free and Reduced lunches? If you share your eligibility for Free and reduced lunches with your student’s building administration, you can request fee waivers for sports and other school activities. Please complete this form if you want to request fee waivers.

Here are some community resources we would like to share:

• Wisconsin Wayfinder: Essential Children's Resources

• A newly developed, statewide, user-friendly website and toll-free number, 877-WiscWay (877-947-2929), provides families with convenient, direct access to compassionate and knowledgeable children’s resource guides. Click here to access the Wisconsin Wayfinder webpage.
  
  

• Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry

• 18 Rickel Rd, Sun Prairie

• Hours of operation:

• Mon/Wed/Fri 12:00pm - 3:30pm

• Tues/Thurs 5:00pm-7:00pm

• Saturday 9:00am-11:00am

• Individuals can use the pantry every 2 weeks, personal care items also available

• For more info, call 608-478-0510 or visit their website
  
  

• Please visit the SPASD Local and Support Resources website for more information about community resources.