Quinney Family Newsletter

Monday, Jan. 13 - Day 2, Rotation 2

• LUNCH -
• 1: Mummy Hot Dog
• 2: Cheeseburger
• 3: Sunbutter & Jelly Flat Bread

5:30-7:30 Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday, Jan. 14 - Day 3, Rotation 2

• LUNCH -
• 1: Beef Nachos
• 2: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
• 3: Sunbutter & Jelly Flat Bread

6:00-7:00 EQ PAC Meeting - EQ LMC

Wednesday, Jan. 15 - Day 4, Rotation 2

School Spirit Wear Day

• LUNCH -
• 1: Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
• 2: BBQ Pork Sandwich
• 3: Sunbutter & Jelly Flat Bread

Thursday, Jan. 16 - Day 5, Rotation 2

• LUNCH -
• 1: Yogurt, Cheese & Cracker Fun Lunch
• 3: Sunbutter & Jelly Flat Bread
• 2: Chicken Spaghetti

Friday, Jan. 17 - Day 6, Rotation 2 - EARLY DISMISSAL

11:30 AM Dismissal

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• Have your child explain his/her thinking when solving problems. You would be surprised to hear some of the students’ unique ways of thinking. Although it is tempting, please refrain from teaching your child the standard methods (these would be the methods you probably learned when you were in elementary school). It is best to have students practice using the methods we are doing in class. Have your child show you these ways at home.

• Don’t forget, Bridges Mathematics has a fantastic online resource for students to practice their skills as well!

• Or check out your child’s Google Classroom! There may be fun math games there too!

KASD students in grades K-8 will begin a computer based i-Ready Diagnostic in both Reading and Math. The i-Ready Diagnostic is adaptive in that the difficulty level adjusts based on student responses, creating a more individualized assessment experience. The results help inform classroom instruction and monitor student learning growth over the school year and from year to year. The i-Ready Diagnostic will be given again in spring of this school year.

Important Update on Morning Door Security and Access Procedures at EQ and NDLC

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope this message finds you well. As part of the Kaukauna Area School District’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all students and staff, we will be implementing a new procedure for accessing the school building in the mornings. This change is designed to enhance the security measures and create a safer environment for everyone.

Morning Door Security:

Starting Wednesday, January 15th, the entrance at EQ/NDLC will remain locked during the morning hours prior to the official start of the school day. This policy ensures controlled access to the building while fostering a safe and welcoming environment for our students and families.

Access for Before-School Care:

Families participating in before-school care will need to follow the updated access procedure:

The new entry in the mornings will be at Door 9. This is the door with the purple awning located on the playground.

Upon arrival at Door 9, please call (920)209-5919 to notify YMCA staff of your arrival.

Signs with the phone number will also be posted on the door.

A staff member will promptly meet you at the entrance to provide access to the building.

For convenience and efficiency, we recommend saving this phone number in your contacts.

4K wrap-around: After 7:45am, parents can continue to utilize the main entrance door for entrance to 4k wrap-around

**Please note: Before School Care entry will remain at door 9 until 7:45am each morning.**

We kindly ask for your cooperation in ensuring that doors are not propped open or left unsecured at any time. This small effort contributes significantly to maintaining a secure environment.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the safety of our school community. If you have any questions or concerns about these updates, please do not hesitate to contact the school office or the YMCA.

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To KASD Families With Kindergarten Through Third Grade Students,

Beginning this winter, as part of the statewide implementation of Wisconsin Act 20, all students in grades K-3 will take an assessment called the aimswebPlus early reading screener. A screener is an assessment that quickly checks your child's reading skills.

What skills will be tested?

The screener will check important reading skills including alphabet knowledge, letter sound knowledge, phonemic awareness, decoding, and oral vocabulary. The skills are tested differently based on your child's grade level.

When will the reading screener take place?

The aimswebPlus early reading screener will take place this January for grades K-3 and will be administered again this spring. Beginning in the 2025/ 2026 school year the screener will be administered in the fall, winter and spring.

What information will parents/caregivers receive?
We are partnering with NextPath, a platform used to manage student data, to help organize and easily share information with families. You will receive a link via email from NextPath and will get directions to access your child's reading screener results.

How will the information be used?

The information from the early reading screener is one way that your child's teacher will learn about your child's reading skills. If your child's score is below the 25th percentile, additional diagnostic assessments will be given and a personalized reading plan will be created to help your child meet grade-level goals.

Questions?

Should you have any questions, please contact your child's school principal.

• Electa Quinney Elementary, Stacy Knapp at knapps@kaukaunasd.org

Please have your student check the Lost & Found for any missing items. If you see something that may belong to your child, please contact the EQ office - 920-766-6116 or Zemlocks@kaukaunasd.org!

Thank you for submitting "Cougar Cheers"! These thoughtful shout-outs have made such a difference, celebrating both big wins and small acts of kindness.

If you’d like to recognize a staff member and share your appreciation, take a moment to fill out our quick Google form here: (https://forms.gle/DcPATJyX2bkerUY49).

Cheers to all of you for making this initiative such a success!

Click here for tickets: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/EQNight

Do you have or know someone with a child who will be in 4K next year? Please plan on joining us for our 4K Open Houses to learn more about our 4K programs! 4K Registration is opening soon!

Tanner Early Learning Center

-Thursday, January 16 - 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Park Community Charter School

-Friday, January 17 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM

New Directions Learning Community

-Friday, January 17 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Jan. 2 - 24 Winter iReady Window

Jan. 20 No School

Jan. 24 Crazy Hair Day

Jan. 27 Board of Education Meeting

Jan. 28 EQ Assembly

Jan. 31 EQ Herd Game Family Night

Feb. 3-7 School Counselor Appreciation Week

Feb. 6 2nd Grade PAC Field Trip

Feb. 10 Bridging Brighter Smiles
Feb. 10 Board of Education Meeting

Feb. 11 100th day of School - dress like you are 100 years old or wear something with 100 on it!

Feb. 13 Red, white, and pink - celebrate Valentine’s Day

Feb. 14 No School

Feb. 15 School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

Feb. 17 Random Acts of Kindness Day

Feb. 17 Presidents' Day

Feb. 18 EQ Family Night - Details TBA