Clarendon Avenue Elementary School

Hi families!

Thank you for your continued support throughout this school year. As appreciation week is coming, I wanted to take a minute to send MY appreciation to YOU! As I reflect on my time so far in Mukwonago, I am continually impressed with the parent support and partnership that exists in our community. THANK YOU!

As we begin to wind down, there is still so much learning and celebrating ahead! From classroom activities to special events, we look forward to ending the year strong—together. Check out some great events coming up!

• High Interest Day - tomorrow!
• Staff Appreciation Week - next week!
• CES Scholastic Book Fair & VIP Lunch Week - May 12-15
  
• 4th-6th grade Band, Orchestra, Choir, Ukulele Spring Concert - May 21st @ 6:30pm
• All School Art Show and Street Festival - May 22nd 4:30-7pm
• No School - May 26th (Memorial Day)

On behalf of myself and everyone here at Clarendon, we are honored to work with you and your children!

Brandy Hart, Principal

Hi,

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9. Let's shower our Clarendon Ave staff with love and appreciation for all of their hard work. We would love your support with the donations of desserts and gift cards.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you for your generosity!

Teacher Appreciation Week Sign Up-Clarendon Avenue Elementary PTG

Thank you

CES PTG

Enroll Now!

Enrollment for the 2025 - 2026 school year is underway! If you have a new, not currently enrolled, incoming 4K through 12th-grade student, please make sure to visit our website to enroll them in the district. If you’ve already registered your child, thank you!

Click here to learn how to enroll your child!

Please don’t wait to enroll your child! The earlier we have accurate enrollment numbers, the better we can plan for the upcoming school year!

If you have questions about how to enroll, please contact Sue Brezovar at brezosu@masd.k12.wi.us or 262.363.6300, x24115. You can also reach out to the building principal of each school if you have questions.

Dear Families,

This is a good time to tune into what your child(ren) are doing on their technology devices. YouTube, BeReal., Snapchat, and conversation in online games are just a few of the things we hear students talking about in school. Here are some helpful Internet Safety Tips at Home (Resource: NetSmartz)

Tip 1: Keep the Ground Rules: Set boundaries that work for your family and schedule. Allow kids to be involved in setting these rules if it will help them stick to them.

Consider: School tasks need to be completed before social media or gaming; No devices during meals; At least ____ minutes of non-electric activities per day; ”Digital curfew”: no devices after a certain hour.

Tip 2: Modify How You Monitor: Even with the strictest content blockers, we can’t ensure that children are totally protected online. The best tools for keeping kids safe are time, attention, and active conversation about digital behaviors.

Consider: Have kids and teens use their devices in a space that provides you quick visual access to the screens for easy check-ins.

Tip 3: Engage with the Platforms: Get more familiar with the technology platforms your child likes to use. Taking an interest in the games and the social media platforms will help you better understand what your child is doing online.

Consider: Join your child on a round of a video game, or forward a funny meme or video you saw on one of the social media channels they use. It’s a quick way to show you’re willing and able to be involved in your child’s online life.

Tip 4: Chat: Chat “in real life” with your children. With so much of our social life being conducted online, it is important to have face-to-face conversations about how children and teens are maintaining healthy relationships online, and to give them opportunities to also talk about anything unhealthy or uncomfortable happening to them online.

Consider: Show them you are willing to listen and respond calmly, even if what you hear is uncomfortable or troubling.

Tip 5: Don’t Just Take the Tech: Only taking away the technology because a child has made a mistake online, rarely solves the problem.

Consider: Sometimes limiting access for digital socializing and gaming is a must, but revisiting tip 1-4 will help discourage poor choices in the future. Set your family ground rules, monitor their activity, engage with what they do online, and continue to talk about safety.

Thank you for working with your child(ren) to help them learn the importance of Internet Safety.

Mrs. Megan Johnson

Clarendon School Counselor

johnsmeg@masd.k12.wi.us

Each month, the Mukwonago School District seeks out and recognizes staff that have gone above and beyond in serving the districts mission and vision. We call these awards, The Vision Keepers!

In the month of April, Clarendon had 3 vision keepers! Congrats to Ms. Stollenwerk, Mrs. DeLaney, and Mrs. Roemer for showing excellence.

We are all thankful and grateful to have so many high performing and high qualified educators on our team!

These six 6th grade students were nominated for the Kiwanis 6th Gr. Student of the Year!

Student showcase, minute to win it, raffle prize winners and more!

Clarendon had another successful music concert where 1st and 2nd grade came together to sing songs from Disney hit, Moana!

A very popular raffle box was a "Taylor Swift Party". The group had a great time making bracelets and singing along with some fellow Swifties.

This class won the coveted G.O.A.T trophy both at the April Assembly! Let's see if the defending champions (Mrs. Legawiec's class or Mrs. Roemer's class) can earn it back in May!!

May 2 - CES High Interest Day

May 2 - CES Brewers Day! Wear your FAVORITE Brewers shirt or jersey.

May 5-9 - CES Teacher Appreciate Appreciation Week

May 6 - CES Animal Day - Wear something with an animal or animal print today.

May 7 - Registration Deadline for 4-6th Grade Track & Field Day

May 8 - Clarendon Pride Day - Wear your Clarendon spirit wear.

May 9 - CES Dress Fancy Day - Dress for success today.

May 12-15 - CES Scholastic Book Fair Week

May 12-15 - CES VIP Lunch Week-Reservation Form due May 6th

May 13 - CES Favorite Day - Wear your favorite color or favorite outfit today.

May 13 - CES PTG Meeting in the Library 6:30 pm

May 14 - Senior Tea 3:00 pm - CES will celebrate seniors today.

May 15 - CES Hat Day - Wear your favorite hat.

May 19 - Jackson Sparks Jersey Day - Wear your favorite team jersey

May 21 - CES Luau & Leis Day - Wear your best Hawaiian outfit today.

May 21 - MASD Reading Rumble @ MHS PAC 8:00-11:30 am

May 21 - CES Spring Concert Rehearsal 4-6th Grade Band/Orchestra/Choir/Ukulele 2 pm-Guest Reservation sign up needed

May 21 - CES Spring Concert 4-6th Grade Band/Orchestra/Choir/Ukulele 6:30 pm-Watch for details!

May 22 - CES Art Show 4:30-7:00 pm: Details found here Save the Date CES Art Show

May 22 - MASD Track & Field Night-4th-6th grade students - Here is the sign up- please share in newsletters to your families. Don Skrepenski Track & Field Day Registration Form - CES.-Registration Deadline is May 7th.

May 23 - All checked out student library books due date

May 26 - No School: Memorial Day

May 28 - CES PJ Day - Wear your pj's to school.

May 29 - CES All School Rooftop Photo 2:20 pm

May 30 - CES Wacky Olympics Day

May 30 - CES 4K Field Trip to Green Meadows Petting Farm(Bring a cold lunch)

June 2 - CES Silly Socks Day - Wear silly or mismatched socks today.

June 2 - CES 3rd Grade Walking Field Trip to Mukwonago Library

June 3 - CES Tie Dye Day - Wear tie dye today.

June 4 - CES USA Day - Wear red, white and blue

June 4 - CES Kindergarten Field Trip to Green Meadows Petting Farm(Bring a cold lunch)

June 5 - CES 2nd Grade Field Trip Wehr Nature Center

June 5 - CES Kindergarten Evening Music Concert 5:30 pm

June 6 - CES Wacky Wear Day - Wear mismatched clothes today.

June 9 - CES 6th Grade Party Day

June 10 - CES 4K Celebration in the gym 2:45 pm-Guest Reservation Form Link

June 10 - CES PTG Meeting in the Library 6:30 pm

June 11 - 💥💥CES Last Day of School--Students will be dismissed at 11:35 am💥💥

4th-6th grade students have the opportunity to sign up for the MASD Reading Rumble! This is an optional reading trivia competition that takes place in MAY 2025. Students will form teams of 2-4 students at their grade level, create a team name, and divide up the reading of 10 chapter books chosen by a district committee. If students want to participate, they will need to have a permission slip signed. They will have check-ins throughout the next few months until the School Rumble in May, where they will gather in a bracket-style competition to see which teams are the fastest and most accurate in remembering details from the books. In addition, the top team at each school will compete at the District Rumble on May 21 at the Mukwonago Performing Arts Center.

If you want more information, please email Miss Miramontes at miramma@masd.k12.wi.us or Mrs. Von Thun at vonthme@masd.k12.wi.us

Thank you and happy reading!

Reading RUMBLE Timeline of Events

May 15th at 2:35 is the CES School battle

May 21st is the District Level Battle at the Mukwonago PAC at 8 am

The 27th Annual Mukwonago Area Schools Track & Field Day will be held May 22th, 2025 from 4-7 pm at Mukwonago High School. Any student in 4th, 5th or 6th grade is welcome to participate. Please click on the blue button for more Track & Field Day Information.

Registration Deadline May 7th, 205

Registration Link: Don Skrepenski Track & Field Day Registration Form CES

We are excited to hold another VIP Lunch Week in May of 2025. Please see the flyer below.

This information was sent home with students on Friday, April 18th.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Reservations Required and are due by Tuesday, May 6th.

Visit bookfairs.scholastic.com to sneak a peek at the books available for our Scholastic Book Fair.

Please plan on visiting the Book Fair during your VIP Lunch visit.

Spring Book Fair -- Monday, May 12-Thursday, May 15 from 11:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. in the Gym!

We need volunteers to make our Book Fair a huge success! Shifts are short to accommodate busy schedules. If you are available for a shift or two, please sign up!

Scholastic Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up

All guests who are planning on attending the 4th, 5th & 6th Grade Band, Orchestra, Vocal and Ukulele Club Rehearsal on 5/21/2025 at 2:00 pm must complete the reservation form prior to the event that is during school hours.

CES Guest Reservation Form Rehearsal 5/21/2025 at 2:00 pm

Who: 4-6th Grade Band/Orchestra/Choir/Ukulele

When: May 21st at 6:30 P.M.

Where: Clarendon Avenue Elementary School Gymnasium

What to wear: Black and White

All 4-6th Grade students should arrive at 6:00 P.M.

Items that are found without identification will be placed in the Lost & Found located in hallway outside the gym. Please mark your child's name in all outerwear, lunch boxes, and personal sports equipment brought for recess, etc. If your child has come home without all his/her possessions, please have your child check the lost and found located in the hallway outside the gym for sweatshirts, coats, hats, gloves, etc. Small items (jewelry, keys, etc.) will be located in the office. Items in the Lost & Found at the end of the school year will be donated.

**Missing a piece of Jewelry?** Please see CES Office to check for these items. We have a growing collection!

On the days that your child has phy ed class, please remember to send phy ed shoes. We have had many children coming to phy ed class with boots only. Thank you for your help with this matter

The PTG is an active group and needs parent volunteers. PTG Meets the second Tuesday of the month from September through June.

Our next meeting will be held on:

Tuesday, May 13th at 6:30 pm in the CES library

All are welcome to attend.

If you are interested in volunteering, you will need to complete the online volunteer application no later than five school days prior to your first volunteer assignment in our schools. Your approved volunteer application will remain active for two years and is good for any school in the District.

Clarendon's High Interest Day - May 2nd

High Interest Day is a day set aside to provide an opportunity for students to explore different careers, hobbies or activities in a hands-on environment. Students will rotate through three different experiences with their class. This year's High Interest Day is in the afternoon of Friday, May 2nd.

We are looking for volunteers to help with sessions from 12:20-3:15. If you are interested, you can sign up to VOLUNTEER HERE. It is always an energy -filled day for EVERYONE in the building.

Camp Invention will be held at Rolling Hills Elementary School in Mukwonago, July 21-25. Incoming 1st-6th grade campers have fun collaborating with friends, thinking creatively and inventing their own solutions to real-world challenges.

Use this limited time code to register for a summer filled with BRAND-NEW experiences that

inspire creativity, boost confidence and bring tons of hands-on STEM fun.

Use code FUN15 until May 15 to instantly get $15 off!

Signing up siblings? Use SIBLING30 to save $60 on two registrations or SIBLING40 to save $120-plus on three or more.

Come and have fun with the high school girls basketball team and Coach Witte this summer at camp. Every camper will receive a t-shirt and a custom Mukwonago basketball they can use to get better over the summer! We will have a ton of fun while we learn and compete.

Questions? Email CoachWitte@gmail.com

It's time for Futura Language Professionals Early Bird Registration event for the upcoming school year! Futura Language Professionals is excited to offer Clarendon families a $15 tuition discount if they enroll their student in their Spanish program by June 6th. The Spanish Club, as it is called here at Clarendon, is open to all kindergarten - 6th grade students. Please view the information on the flier if interested.

New Food Service Menu!

The Food Service Department is pleased to introduce My School Menus by Health-e Pro - a mobile app with interactive menus. My School Menus allows easy access to complete nutrition information for the school meal--anytime, anywhere.

You can download My School Menus Mobile App in the iTunes Store or the Google Play store. The Food Service Department is excited to offer My School Menus Mobile App as a valuable nutrition resource. You can access the web version by visiting the district website at https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2534.

Free and reduced lunch applications expire every year!

Free and reduced applications for 2025-26 will be available to complete after July 1st.

The free/reduced-price lunch application is available through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. The primary household has the option to share the permissions (waiver) with other fees issued districtwide when completing the annual update. This option is selected yes/no on the household tab in the annual update, if this is not selected, no fees will be waived. Secondary households can apply for meal benefits, however only the primary household can apply for the fee waiver.

Please remember to pay any remaining student fees for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to view any outstanding student and lunch fees. You can pay online through the portal or send a check to the school office.

Checks should be made payable to Mukwonago Area School District.

For the upcoming school year, all students will need the following immunizations or an appropriate waiver (see below for both options):

Entering Five-year-old Kindergarten through 6th Grade:

• 4 doses of polio

• 4 doses of DtaP/DT/Td

• 3 doses of hepatitis B

• 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or history of disease documented by a qualified healthcare professional

• 2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)

For more information, please talk with your child’s doctor or visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website.

You can also visit the Wisconsin Immunization Registry to see if your child is missing or coming due for any immunizations.

Immunizations are covered by most health insurance plans. If you do not have health insurance, or your health insurance does not cover immunizations, the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program may be able to help with the cost of immunizations. For more information on the VFC program visit: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/vfc-parent.htm.

For more information on school vaccine requirements please contact your students' health room.

Click here to download the Student Immunization Record Form or click here to download the Immunization Waiver Form.

Parents are now able to submit absence requests via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or Mobile App. School staff can review and process requests to automatically update attendance. Save time and make your absence requests via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal!

Please use this link form Vacation / Planned Absence Form - All Schools and turn it to CES Office.

View a real-time, map-based bus located for your child's bus route on your mobile device!

1. Download the Zonar MyView app from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Enter our district code (MASD1).
3. Enter your child's school ID number.
4. Create alert zones around drop-off and pick-up points.

When your child's bus enters an alert zone, you will receive notifications by email or text.

Click here to view full parent instructions for the Zonar MyView app or this brief guide with directions.

Technology information for families can be found at this link: Family Technology Resources

Internet Safety

Mukwonago Area School District has various options available to Parents/Guardians related to Internet Safety and monitoring student activity. For more information on how parents/guardians can take advantage of available options, please click this link.

Attention 4th, 5th and 6th grade families: MASD will be changing the Grade 5-8 device take-home program for the 25/26 school year.

Current 24/25 5th grade Students will continue to take their assigned devices home with them in June. They will not be required to turn them in unless they withdraw or complete 8th grade.

Current 24/25 4th grade students expecting to start 5th grade in September 2025, will be using devices supplied to them in a classroom cart and will not be taking them home on a daily basis.

No changes for current 24/25 6th, 7th or 8th graders.

More information about student devices can be found here. Please feel free to direct questions to helpdesk@masd.k12.wi.us.

• Student Take-Home Presentation: Grades 6-8
• Parent Take-Home Presentation: Grade 6 & Grades 7-8 New Students
• K-12 Student Tech Support Model
• End of Year Instructions for Parents

Please mark your calendar for a Virtual 6th Grade Student Parent Meeting

• MASD Parent Meeting for Incoming Grade 6 and New Grade 6-8 Students Regarding Take Home
• Wednesday, August 13, 2025 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
• Google Meet joining info: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ced-drge-tdk
• Or dial: ‪(US) +1 413-591-2969‬ PIN: ‪252 870 442‬#
• More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ced-drge-tdk?pin=5218181032481

Summer is just around the corner!

Please be aware that beginning June 16 the MASD district office will be open Mondays-Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Fridays 7:30 a.m. - noon. Normal hours will resume on Monday, August 11.

Clarendon Avenue Elementary School summer hours will be Mondays-Thursdays, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Fridays 7:00 a.m. - 11 am. You may also call 262-363-6286 and leave a voicemail.

MASD is proud to partner with the Wisconsin Department of Justice to use the new Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) confidential reporting system. SUSO allows students and parents to report weapons, threats of violence, bullying, sexual harassment, threat of suicide, drugs, and any other activity that could potentially endanger students, staff, and property. By using SUSO, students and parents can help keep schools safe, and it’s completely confidential.

We know that some of our families enjoy taking the opportunity to walk their children to or from school. If you choose to walk to and from school with your children, please leave your pets at home. Dogs and other pets are not allowed on school grounds without prior approval from the school principal.

The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal law that ensures the right of students to go to school even when they are homeless or don’t have a permanent address. The Act aims to reduce barriers that have prevented many homeless youth from enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school. The Mukwonago Area School District is committed to building and creating a supportive community for all families and students. Visit Resources for Homeless Students and Families

Finding affordable, quality child care is a challenge that many Wisconsin families face. But it's not a challenge families have to face alone. The Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program invests in eligible working families to help make quality child care more accessible and affordable. How? By covering a portion of their monthly child care costs. Why? Because when families get a little help — more is possible! Knowing their child is safe and well cared for, parents and caregivers can take advantage of opportunities that create strength, growth, and success.

Do you want more for your family? Take the first step and apply for Wisconsin Shares. Please find more information at Wisconsin.gov/wishares.

Circles of Life is Wisconsin’s annual conference for families who have children with disabilities and the professionals who support them. This year's conference is May 8-9 at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells.

Click here to learn more about the Circles of Life Conference, including how to register!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. when the Lake Country Dockhounds will host Mukwonago Night with proceeds benefiting the Be Student Center. Enjoy a family-friendly, affordable night at the ballpark and visit with local organizations from the Mukwonago community and the school district! Purchase your tickets for $20 at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Bestudent4 and $5 per ticket goes directly to supporting Be Student Center's initiatives.

Promote Your Organization at the Dockhounds Game!

Does your organization support Mukwonago students and the mission of the Mukwonago Area School District? Join us in creating a memorable night for the Mukwonago community at the June 4th game by signing up to provide and host an interactive booth. Engage with local families and support a great cause! Email Lindsey Kempinski (bscmukwonago@gmail.com) to learn more and to reserve your spot!

As a service to our community, don't forget that MASD hosts a virtual Community Bulletin Board that is regularly updated with information from organizations providing services or activities. Be sure to bookmark the page and watch Key News for Families all year long for updates!

The library offers a variety of free programming for Youth and Adults. Join a book group, attend an author event, join an art class, or play board games.

Check online for the most current list of events. SITE: https://www.mukwonagolibrary.org/

Are you aware that the Mukwonago School District Posts Flyers for various community events online? Check it out! MASD Community Board -Posting

Parents, this is a great opportunity to:

• Be involved in your child’s education and help out in your local schools

• Turn your volunteer hours into extra income

• Maintain a flexible schedule—work when and where you want

• Get paid weekly and take advantage of bonus opportunities

Please check out these links to learn more!

Information on substitute opportunity for parents.

Find work that matters. Become a substitute.

School Hours

8:30 am - 3:35 pm Monday through Friday

Website: Clarendon Avenue Elementary School
Location: 915 Clarendon Avenue, Mukwonago, WI, USA
Phone: 262-363-6286
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masdclarendon