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Jefferson Elementary and Fox River Academy - December, 2024

Important Dates and Upcoming Events

December 10: Concert 1:30 - Jefferson 5th / Fox River 5-8 (JEF / FOX)

December 12: Fox River Field Trip to EAA (FOX)

December 17: Concert 1:30 - Jefferson and Fox River Kindergarten (JEF / FOX)

December 23 - January 1: NO SCHOOL WINTER BREAK (JEF / FOX)

Concert Communications

Dear Jefferson and Fox River Academy Families,

As a music department Ms. Sperberg (general music teacher), Mrs.

Walters (strings teacher), and Mrs. Pynenberg (band teacher), are excited

to share with you the musical performances that we will be having this year

at school!

Please note the description of the concert to see if this performance

pertains to your child or if it is for a different grade level or ensemble. Feel

free to reach out for any questions or additional information.

From Ms. Sperberg: Similar to last year we will continue having

grade level concerts during the school day in the afternoon. Families are

still welcome to attend these school day concerts.

Choir/music club is an extra musical opportunity that is offered to

grades 4-6 in Jefferson and 4-8 in Fox River Academy. This concert, you

will see, is held during the evening.

We are also very excited to have our third annual kindergarten

through 3rd grade musical! This will be a springtime afterschool activity

and will also have an evening concert for you to enjoy (if your child chooses

to participate). More information will follow in the next few months about

auditions, rehearsals, and the performance!

From Mrs. Pynenberg (Band) and Mrs. Walters (Strings):

Our band and strings students will have performance opportunities at

different times during the year. Please see the second page for concert

dates and times. Thank you for supporting your child in their musical

endeavors!

2024 - 25 Concert Schedule for Jefferson and Fox River

School Closing Information

In the event of bad weather, dangerous road conditions, school emergencies, or closing/delays in starting the school day, the AASD will contact local radio and TV stations with this information as quickly as possible.

For more information on school closings, please see the following link:

https://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/families/family-resources/school-closure

The district website will also post school cancellation information:

https://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/

Clothing Donations

Be a Mentor!

Fox River Academy Apparel

Would you like to update your Fox River Academy swag? The apparel site ready for your orders! You will be able to place orders until midnight on 12/1. The link to the store is provided below.

https://stores.inksoft.com/fox_river_academy/shop/home

Free and Reduced Application

Please fill out the below application for free and reduced price school meals. You only need to submit one application per household, even if your children attend more than one school in the Appleton Area School District.

You can apply for Free and Reduced meals online through the Infinite Campus portal or with a paper application that can be turned in to your school or the Food Service Office.

When you are in your Parent Portal, go to the menu on the left side of the screen.

Scroll down to "More"
Click on "Meal Benefits"
Click on "Meal Benefits Application"

Please ensure that you are also completing the Sharing Information with Other Programs form in addition to the Free and Reduced form. This form allows the District Food Service program to share your information with your school, which may lead to a waiver of fees in the following areas: Elective Course Material Fees, Co-Curricular / Participation Fees, and Instrumental Rental Fees.

From the Nurse...

Measels: More Than Just a Rash

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air. When an infected person coughs or sneezes the virus is expelled into the air and can remain in the room for up to two hours! According to the CDC, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected. The best protection against measles is the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Symptoms usually appear 7-14 days after infection with the virus, but may take as long as 21 days to present.

7-21 days after infection:

● High fever (can spike over 104℉)

● Cough

● Runny nose

● Red, watery eyes

2-3 days after symptoms begin:

● Tiny, white spots may appear inside the mouth (Koplik spots)

3-5 days after symptoms begin:

● Rash (usually starts on the face or upper neck then spreads to the rest of the body)

An infected person is contagious for four days before they develop a rash and remains contagious for four days after the rash appears.

A measles infection can cause serious health complications, especially in children under five years of age and those that are immunocompromised. Some of these serious complications include encephalitis (swelling of the brain), blindness and pneumonia. According to the CDC, about 1 in 5 unvaccinated people in the U.S. who get measles is hospitalized and as many as 1 out of every 20 children with measles gets pneumonia, the most common cause of death from measles in young children.

For more information about measles, please see this Measles Q&A handout. To get more information about current measles activity in our area, please visit the CDC tracker where they update the counts weekly.

Appleton Community 4K Enrollment

4K and 5K Family Event

3 - 5 Year Old Developmental Screenings

Tri County Dental Online Registration

Online RGFOC (Robert Glass Focus on the Children program) registration is live! If you would like to take advantage of our Dental Bus this school year, please complete the online registration below, or stop in the office if you prefer a paper copy.

https://hipaa.jotform.com/app/242343594887167