Huskies Have HEART Newsletter

Greetings Central Heights Students and Families,

Tuesday, September 3rd is our first day of school! 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 reach out and ask!

Be sure to mark your calendar for our Open House! Join us on Wednesday, August 28th from 5:30-7:00. You’ll be able to walk your student's schedule, meet their teachers and find their locker! Note, please do NOT bring school supplies with you to the open house. We will not be handing out locks for the lockers until the first day of school.

Schedules for all three middle schools are set to be released to families on the afternoon/evening of Friday, August 23rd. Please note that schedules are subject to change as we continue to balance out our classrooms to create optimal learning environments.

We previously sent a welcome letter with many other logistical updates for the beginning of the school year; it is linked here for your review.

The SPASD Nutrition Department is here to support you with any questions you may have about our program. Please use the QR Codes below to access our program information!

Transportation

Bus route information will be emailed to families and viewable in IC on Tuesday, August 20th (two weeks prior to the first day of school). All information will also be shared with each school the week of August 19th.

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How to drop my student off at Central Heights Middle School:

School Arrival Times

• Students can arrive anytime after 8:10 am

• School starts at 8:25 am must be seated in classroom

Student Bike Parking Locations

• Bike racks are located in the front of the building on the north side. Please remember to bring your own lock.

Drivers Drop Off - Pick Up Location

• Drivers - always yield to walkers and bike riders.

• Drivers should enter on Kroncke Drive and door 10 which is located at the west side of the building or the main entrance and door 1; pull forward in the student drop off-pick up. (red)

Parking Areas

• Drivers - always yield to walkers and bike riders.

• Drivers who need to park their vehicle and come into the school should park in the staff/visitor parking (orange)

• Once your vehicle is parked, please enter through Main doors (# 1A) and turn left to check in at the office.

Bus Drop-off and Pick-up Areas

• Buses will drop off and pick up students in the bus drop off zone (yellow) near door 21

• Taxis will drop off and pick up students in the parent/student drop off (red) at door 1

• Specialized transportation will drop off and pick up students in the bus drop off zone (yellow) near door 23

Before School Gathering Locations

• When students arrive, they should stand outside of the main entrance if arriving prior to 8:10 am.

• If the weather is bad, students should proceed into Central Heights Middle School by door 1A.

• Students should enter the school at 8:10am.

After School Dismissing Locations

• Students should exit the school at 3:35 pm through main door #1A and bus students exit through doors 21, 22 and 23 by the bus drop off/pick up (yellow)

MAPS here and with the following info:

• Bus transportation drop off and pick areas are marked in YELLOW color.

• Areas for drivers to drop off and pick up students are marked in RED color.

• Main entry areas are marked in GREEN color.

• Staff/Visitor parking areas are marked in ORANGE color.

• Handicap parking areas are marked in BLUE color.

**Join Our Cross Country Team!**

Cross Country sign-up opens August 1st through Infinite Campus! If you're ready for an exhilarating season of running, teamwork, and personal growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

**Exciting News:** This year, we're continuing to welcome all sixth graders to participate in running club. While sixth graders won't compete in official cross country meets, they'll have the chance to develop their skills, build endurance, and lay the foundation for future seasons.

**Get a Head Start:** To all aspiring athletes, we encourage you to start your journey by incorporating run/walk sessions into your routine before the season starts! Whether you're new to running or a seasoned pro, early preparation is key to ensuring a strong start to the season. Lace up those sneakers, hit the trails, and begin your run/walk training to get your body ready for the challenges ahead.

Forms needed before any athlete can participate in practice include a physical form signed off on by your athlete's physician AND registration on Infinite Campus starting August 1st. 7th & 8th grade cross country registration instructions here. 6th grade running club registration instructions here.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be a part of our Cross Country family. Sign up starting August 1st on Infinite Campus and let's make this fall season one to remember!

For any questions or inquiries, please contact

April Lawler aslawle@sunprairieschools.org

James Gutsch jogutsc@sunprairieschools.org

Let's get ready to run!

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Calendar Check:

• Wednesday, August 28th: Open House from 5:30-7:00pm at CHMS (come and meet your teachers & walk your schedule!)

• Tuesday, September 3rd: First day of School!

• Wednesday, September 11th: Picture Day!

• Friday, October 4th: No School - Staff PD Day

• Tuesday, October 22nd: Picture Retake 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.

• How to Apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

• Household Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

• Frequently Asked Questions and Information

• 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.

• Cómo Solicitar Comidas Escolares Gratis y a Precio Reducido

• 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.
  
  

• Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry

• 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.