Janssen SCHOOL
February 2024 Newsletter
April 2024
Principal Message
We have wrapped up the first week back from Spring Break and it was energizing to have our students back in the building to finish the school year strong with Q4 upon us. As we near the completion of our Forward Exam testing, I want to acknowledge how proud I am of both our 3rd and 4th grade students, and their teachers, who have collectively worked so hard to grow in their learning as well as pouring their energy into doing their best during this testing window.
I would like to address the increased popularity of Heelys shoes as well as the concerns that have been brought forward regarding both student safety and focus while at school. There have been many instances of students riding (and crashing) in the hallways, in their classrooms, as well as in the gym during Physical Education activities. Collectively, we are asking that students refrain from wearing Heelys at school as our priority is to keep our students safe.
The fourth quarter of our school brings forward both excitement and reflection for our students in their learning. It will be imperative for our students to keep moving forward in their work as problem solvers, however, equally important for them to stop to reflect on how much they have grown this school year. Q4 is a season of exponential growth for our students and I encourage you to ask reflection questions of your student(s) about what they are most proud of and where they feel they have grown in their learning this year.
Wishing you and your family well as Spring is here and longer, warmer, & brighter days await us.
I welcome you to reach out to me with any questions, comments or concerns at any time.
Brooke Vander Hyden, Principal
Important Upcoming Dates
April 16th - PTO Meeting
April 23rd - Student Council Meeting
April 26th - 2:00 Early Release
May 1st - 1st Grade Brockman/Keefer 1,000 Islands Field Trip
May 2nd - 1st Grade Rolain/Ristau 1,000 Islands Field Trip
May 9th - 3rd Grade Wildlife Sanctuary Field Trip
May 10th - Noon Dismissal
May 15th - 5k Haas and Driessen Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
May 16th - 2nd Grade Iverson/Pattermann YMCA Field Trip
May 17th - 4th Grade Heritage Hill Field Trip
May 21st - PTO Meeting
May 22nd - 5k Johnson and Rose Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
May 23rd - 2nd Grade Kohler YMCA Field Trip
May 24th - Noon Dismissal and 4th Grade Field Day
May 31st - 4th Grade Ledgeview Field Trip
Summer School 2024
Additional summer school class opportunities have been added and are now available for registration.
Yearbook Orders
4k Center For Literacy Preview Night
Picture Day
4K-8 Students may go to any KASD school for pictures; however, all 9-12 students must go to Kimberly High School in order to get their student ID, parking pass and to pay their fees.
August 1st: JR Gerrits Middle School - 7:30am -11:30am
August 5th: Janssen - 7:30am - 3:00pm
August 6th: 4K Center for Literacy - 11:00am - 6:00pm
August 7th: Sunrise -11:00am - 6:00pm
August 8th: Kimberly High School - 7:30am - 11:30am and 2:30pm - 7:00pm
August 12th: Mapleview Intermediate School - 12:00pm - 6:00pm
August 13th: Westside Elementary - 12:00pm - 6:00pm
August 14th: Woodland School - 7:30am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm
August 15th: Kimberly High School - 1:00pm - 7:00pm
August 19th: JR Gerrits Middle School - 3:00pm - 7:00 pm
PTO News 🐾
Forward Exam
This spring all public school students in grades 3-8 and 10 will once again take the Wisconsin state assessment, the Forward Exam. State assessments are required by both State (Wis. Stat. § 118.30) and Federal ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Law. The state assessment testing window runs between March 18 and April 26, 2024.
Open Enrollment
The timeline for submitting open enrollment applications is February 5, 2024 to April 30, 2024 at 4:00 pm. A link to the open enrollment application will be available on the Kimberly Area School District website beginning February 5th. To obtain more information about open enrollment, please contact Heather Peterson at hpeterson@kimberly.k12.wi.us.
Kindergarten Registration
Residents in the Kimberly Area School District can now register their newest Papermaker in Kindergarten. If your child is going to be 4 or 5 years old by September 1, 2024, registrations for 4K and 5K can be completed online. Please see the KASD website for additional information. Please note that if your child currently attends the 4K Center for Literacy, there is no need to register them for 5K.
Counselor's Corner
Starting the month of April during Life Skills students will be learning about:
5K- Emotion management, Problem solving
1st- Problem solving, Human growth and development: Protective behaviors
2nd- Problem solving, Human growth and development: Protective behaviors
3rd- Respectful friendships, Human growth and development: Protective behaviors
4th- Growth mindset, Human growth and development: Protective behaviors
Students at Janssen have learned about Career Clusters. There is still time for volunteers to help with our Buddy Goes to Work Project. This project will help students learn about different careers from you! If you are interested, email Katie Wells, the Janssen Elementary School Counselor at kwells@kimberly.k12.wi.us. Those who sign up will get a laminated picture of Buddy to bring to their work and take pictures of Buddy working. You will receive instructions in your child's backpack with Buddy and a return date for Buddy; as well as, a short report to fill out about your career. These reports and pictures will be displayed at Janssen for Janssen students to learn more about your careers toward the end of our school year. Thank you so much for your participation.
Katie Wells
Janssen School Counselor
M.S. School Counseling
920-788-7915 ext. 24150
Buddy Goes to Work
Instructions for Parents:
Bring Buddy to your workplace and take pictures of Buddy working. Take as many pictures as you’d like.
Email photos to the Janssen School Counselor Katie Wells at kwells@kimberly.k12.wi.us
Send Buddy back to school with your child on the date listed on the front of this sheet.
Your child can drop Buddy off at the front office or directly to Ms.Wells.
The pictures and Buddy Goes to Work Report will be posted in Janssen Elementary by the end of the academic year.
Thank you for your participation in our Buddy Goes to Work project. The students will be so excited to see Buddy at your workplace and to learn about your career!
What's Happening at Janssen?
April Characters of the Month
5K: Ross Knepfel, Ellis Harvey, Remy Forster
1st: Tuk Diedrich, Jojo Thompson, Harper Lancour, Claire Keesey
2nd: Quinn Hoersch, Westley Mallard, Elaina Van Dera
3rd: Arya Keen, Averson Strom, Leona Yunk, Colie Nika, Harlee Ante
4th: Drake Nieland, Autumn Williams, Gavin Schmidt, Isla Hansen
Janssen Needs You... Lunch Room Supervisors
We need you, our Janssen community, to help us out. We are looking for Noon Hour Supervisors to join us. Being a Noon Hour Supervisor is extremely flexible. You can work 1 day, 2 days, or however many may work for you. Or, we can work week by week to schedule your days. We are very flexible! Hours are approximately
10:30am – 1:30pm and pay is $10.50/hour.
What being a Noon Hour Supervisor entails:
- Assisting students with opening lunch packaging.
- Having the opportunity to get to know your student’s Janssen friends.
- Supervising students during recess.
- Getting to know other Janssen community members.
- Being a steward to our Janssen community.
By becoming a Noon Hour Supervisor, you join the Janssen Team and become even more entwined in the Janssen community. We are extremely grateful to our past, present and future supervisors for enabling us in providing a safe and fun lunch and recess. It takes numerous people to run a school community.
Please reach out to me if you would like to join us on a new adventure, or if you just simply have questions.
Thank you!
Arianna Champeau
920-788-7915
Drop Off/ Pick Up Procedures
Supervision starts in the morning at 8:20. Please drop your child(ren) at school after that time. The best location for dropping off your child(ren) before school is to use the "drop-off/pick-up lane" in the parking lot.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep your child(ren) safe!
Janssen and Kimberly Apparel
District News
2023-2024 Parent Calendar
Community Events
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