GES Family Update
8.21.24
Mr. Harris' Thoughts
GES Families,
I have been thrilled to welcome back staff to school as they begin to organize their resources and start the process of creating an environment for your children to learn in everyday. Many of them have popped in to say Hi to me and I really cherish those conversations. There have been weddings, vacations, and celebrations, as well as, some sad news and illness. This is all part of the community here at GES and it is reflective of the greater GES community here in Greenville.
We are preparing to welcome you to the start of a new school year and we will work together to celebrate and also to overcome any challenges that come our way!
Thank you!
David S. Harris
Principal - Greenville Elementary School
GES Open House - Arrival Times
GES open house is on Wednesday August 28 from 3:45-5:45. This is a VERY busy time here at school and we would like to welcome you with the following schedule...
Family Last names "A=L" please come from 3:45-4:45.
Family Last names "M-Z" please come from 4:45-5:45.
This will help alleviate some of the traffic and it will help you get some 1 on 1 time with you child's new teacher. It will also help with your planning if you have children at multiple schools.
Attendance
Attendance-
Wisconsin State Law- A child is allowed to miss all or part of 10 days, after 10 days missed they will be marked unexcused and after 5 days of unexcused absences the student is considered habitually truant
After 5 and 10 missed days the district sends a letter home via mail
If your child has an appointment (doctor, dentist, therapy, etc) those professionals can give you a letter or they can fax us a note and that time missed would not count towards their 10 days
Pre-arranged absence form for extended absence to be filled out at least 5 days prior to absence.
Students will be marked tardy if they arrive after 7:40am.
Please call attendance line before 8am and make sure to state a reason your child(ren) are absent.
GES Attendance line is 920.757.7161
Resources-
Please reach out if you need assistance with food, hygiene, clothes, school supplies, mental or physical health support.
Questions about Attendance or Resources-
Melanie DeMenter- Greenville Elementary School Social Worker
Email: melaniedementer@hasd.org
Phone Number: 920-757-7160 Ext: 43106
GES Dismissal - Family Cards
This is the first communication for dismissal, but below is the link to fill out if you plan on picking your child up at the end of the school day. This form will allow us to print your card ahead of time so you can pick it up at Open House on August 28. We will also have a table set up at Open House for fill out the form at that time.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1mIgY7pFECI1q9HAI3OH66h9lgqKZV1HHvhLnRngRpeO5Pw/viewform
Kindergarten Orientation Feedback
Well, our 3rd annual Kindergarten orientation went really well last week. We had about 85% of the incoming Kindergarteners attend to get a taste of GES and to allow some time for parents to receive information from me during their visit. I sent a survey with some brief questions and here is what we learned
76% of the families that responded felt the length of time for orientation was "Just Right".
57% of the families that responded reported they appreciated the time of the orientation. (It was from 9:00-10:30 am)
Here are a couple of the comments left on the survey...
"Thorough. I really appreciated getting a sense of who the principal was, and what he shared about clarity and communication. I value good communication and especially regarding my children, so I left the orientation with a sense that my child would be in very capable, caring hands at the school and that the staff were prepared for multiple situations. The agenda was comprehensive and proactively answered almost all of my questions. As a parent sending their first child to kindergarten, it made me feel much more at ease and equipped for the start of school. Thank you! I know it’s difficult to plan these events and I was very pleased with it."
"Great! As new parents to the district, I wish there was some tutorial on Skyward and how the other various systems work such as adding money to lunches, etc."
GES Girls on the Run
Dear Families,
We are excited to announce that Girls on the Run will again be offered at Greenville Elementary this Fall! Meeting here at school, the GOTR team will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30pm. The season concludes with a celebration 5k run. Registration for the program is available online at www.girlsontherunnew.org. The full program fee is $160.00; however financial aid is available to those who need assistance. No one is ever denied access to the program based on financial circumstances. Pay what is feasible for you! Simply check the box requesting financial assistance/scholarship when you register. The program fee includes 20 lessons, a journal that accompanies each lesson, supplies, registration in the 5k event, program shirt, water bottle, healthy snacks at each practice, finisher’s medal, a 5k goody bag, and lessons led by trained Girls on the Run coaches. Additionally, Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin strives to have your child experience the most enjoyment and comfort possible from the Girls on the Run program. Keeping injury prevention and comfort in mind, Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin can provide appropriate athletic shoes and attire for participants who need assistance obtaining these items. Register for Girls on the Run Here: https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/GOTRNEW-fall-registration-24
Challenger League - Informnation
Calendar
GES Student/Parent Handbook
The GES student/parent handbook has everything you need to know about our procedures here at school. Please take some time to look at the information.
Greenville Elementary School
Email: davidharris@hasd.org
Website: https://www.hasd.org/schools/ges/index.cfm
Location: W6822 Greenridge Drive, Greenville, WI, USA
Phone: 920.757.7160
"Our Community Ensures Every Student Learns at the Highest Level."
GES Vision - "To nurture and inspire life-long learners who will thrive in the world."
GES Mantra - "ALL Means ALL"