Huskies Have HEART Newsletter
May 5, 2024
Greetings Central Heights Students and Families,
Monday, May 6th is a B-day. Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter! If there is anything you would like to see in our newsletter or questions you have about school that may help other families learn more about school, please be sure to reach out and ask!
We are proud to take some time to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week at Central Heights! This week helps raise awareness and recognition for the hard work, dedication, and achievements of teachers in our community, across the state, and nationwide.
Teaching is a challenging and demanding profession, requiring patience, dedication, and a deep commitment to students' growth and well-being. Teachers serve all students, no matter their background, socioeconomic status, or ability. They show up each day with enthusiasm, passion, and a deep commitment to helping our students succeed. Through their efforts, teachers make our schools places of hope and joy and they make our community and our world a better place.
Thank you to those who have supported our SCO efforts in teacher appreciation snacks and gift baskets!
Join us in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week by taking a moment to thank a teacher who has made a positive impact on your life or the life of your child. Write a heartfelt note or send an email expressing your gratitude. Let’s all make sure our teachers know just how much we value and appreciate all they do—this week and every week!
Fastbridge Testing for all grades will occur on May 15th and May 16th, 2024. All literacy testing will be taken on May 15th. All Math testing will be taken on May 16th. Makeups for the Fastbridge will take place May 20th and May 21st. There will be no electronic devices allowed in testing areas
Please remind your student to bring their chromebook home each night after school AND charge it. Students are struggling to keep their chromebooks charged, which creates a lot of distractions in learning. As a reminder, here is the Digital Device Agreement that students signed at the beginning of the year: Student Digital Device Agreement
Bus Lost & Found
Kobussen has a Lost & Found for items left on the bus. The driver keeps the lost item on the
bus for a few days, then turns it in at the Kobussen terminal. If your child has a lost item don’t
forget to check with Kobussen. Feel free to stop by the terminal at 1500 Forward Drive, Sun
Prairie or call (608) 825-8700.
Autobús perdido y encontrado
Kobussen tiene un Lost & Found para artículos dejados en el autobús. El conductor guarda el
objeto perdido en el autobús durante unos días y luego lo entrega en la terminal de Kobussen.
Si su hijo tiene un artículo perdido, no olvide consultar con Kobussen. No dude en pasar por la
terminal en 1500 Forward Drive, Sun Prairie o llame al (608) 825-8700.
Student Nutrition Department Cook’s Corner
April and May have been busy months. Our great team is introducing May Heritage Days themed meals at all grade levels. Several times this month we will be serving meals featuring the different cultures here at SPASD. In May we focus on Hispanic, Indian, Asian and Hmong cuisines.
Our new recipes were created by many of the staff on the Nutrition Team. Staff members attended a Cook’s Camp in April to test the menu items we will feature. The recipes and tastings resulted in changing roasted corn to steamed corn for a fresher look and taste of Mexican Street Corn. Our Hmong Beef Larb was very salty. Reducing the salt resulted in a better product. The color of this dish with radishes, green onions, shredded carrots and cilantro is very appealing as well.
The following days we will proudly serve our new heritage day menus:
May 6: Mexican in celebration for Cinco De Mayo - Beef Tacos on Corn Tortillas, Cheesy
Mexican Rice, Street Corn, Tropical Fruit, Spanish Cookies
May 14: Latino - Burrito Bowls, Fiesta Beans, Fruit Choice
May 16: Indian - Chicken Vindaloo, White Rice, Roasted Green Beans, Tropical Fruit
May 23: Asian - Chicken Egg Rolls, Asian Rice, Roasted Broccoli, Pineapple Orange Salad
May 30: Hmong - Beef Larb, White Rice, Roasted Broccoli, Banana
Our goal is to serve more menus featuring our rich heritage. Help us promote these days with your students.
National School Lunch Hero Day is May 3, 2024!
Please help us celebrate our caring, hard working Kitchen Staff on Friday 5/3/24! There will be coloring sheets and cards for students to decorate and give to our Kitchen Staff!
Is your student currently in 8th grade and interested in 9th grade athletics? Please note the following start dates (shared below) as fall sports begin in August (before school starts):
Semester Grades & Summer School Information:
Summer School will run June 17th - July 18th 2024 (Mondays-Thursdays) from 8:00am-1:00pm
Location for students in grades 6-8 will be Central Heights Middle School
Semester grades should be posted for your student(s). On these grades, you’ll notice the comments: “Your child is recommended to participate in Summer School math. Please register them for grade level math during Summer School registration” and/or “Your child is recommended to participate in Summer School literacy. Please register them for grade level math during Summer School registration”.
If you see a number (like a 1) in that box, with a comment below it, then your child IS recommended for summer school in that area.
If you see N/A in that box or the box is blank, then your child is NOT recommended for summer school in that area.
Here is the link to our summer school webpage for more information.
International Cuisine Explorers meets every other Wednesday in room 515 after school from 3:40pm-4:40pm. Students must be signed up in Infinite Campus in order to participate.
Wednesday, May 1st *Final meeting date of the year*: Rabanada (Brazil)
All recipes will be nut free, but may include wheat, eggs, and/or dairy.
Please reach out to Ms. Towey with any questions - estowey@sunprairieschools.org
There are many summer opportunities available to students. Here is a list from the Greater Dane County Advanced Learning Network. Feel free to reach out to Renea Boguszewski with any questions, rjbogus@sunprairieschools.org.
GEHC Girls STEM Camp: Apply by May 17, 2024 Interested in participating? Apply here: https://supportcentral.ge.com/*GEGirlsMadison
Calendar Check:
No school Friday, May 17th (this is a PD day for staff)
No school Monday, May 27th (Memorial Day)
Wednesday, June 5th: 8th grade celebration (during school hours at Sheehan Park)
Friday, June 7th: Last day of school - ½ day.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.