Dear Mapleview Families,

Despite the snow, spring is here and we have begun the last quarter of the school

year. Please take time to check Infinite Campus and contact your student’s teachers if

you have questions regarding his/her progress. We have lots to continue to learn and

do this year, so it is never too late to communicate.

Spring is also the time of year when we begin thinking of all the people that work to-

gether to make Mapleview a great place to be, especially for our students. We have

tremendous staff and students, but there are other important people who support the

learning and climate of our school.

While we do not currently have a PTO at Mapleview, we have many people who work

behind the scenes volunteering time to help make our students’ experience at

Mapleview great. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and the school would like to

thank all the volunteers who contributed time or resources during the school year.

Some volunteers work indirectly supporting students by helping teachers with copies,

projects or other things, and some work directly with students. Others help chaper-

one or coordinate events outside of the school day. No matter what the situation, our

volunteers are crucial to our success at Mapleview and are very much appreciated.

April 25th is also Administrative Assistant's Day. Our office staff, led by Jane Driessen

and Valerie Schroeder, are the first contacts with families and visitors every day. Not

only do they tend to the day to day operations of the office, but they help students

directly with a variety of issues and concerns. We also appreciate their efforts in mak-

ing Mapleview a safe and caring place.

The saying is, “It takes a village to raise a child.”. Well, that rings so true at Mapleview.

Many dedicated adults work together every day to help each one of our kids be as suc-

cessful as possible.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with questions and concerns.

Yours in education,

Mr. Schultz

A Message From the Principal

Mapleview Intermediate A P R I L 5 , 2 0 1 8 V O L U M E 1 2 . I S S U E 8

D A T E S T O

R E M E M B E R :

April 20th

Early Dismissal

April 24th

Spring Concert

6:15 pm

Art Show

Before and After the

concert

May 3rd

6th Grade

Orientation

at JRG

6pm-7:15pm

The Kimberly Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emo-tional, or learning disa-bility ("Protected Clas-ses") in any of its stu-dent programs and activities.

P A G E 2

Come and enjoy a

wonderful evening of

art and music!

Band /Choir Concert

M A P L E V I E W I N T E R M E D I A T E

The Spring Band and Choir Concert will be held on April 24th at 6:30 PM.

There will be an Art Show in the commons showcasing the student’s art

projects before the concert starting at 5:45 PM and after the concert as well.

Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of art and music!

Boys volleyball is going on in the month of April. They will meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays,

except they will not have practice Tuesday, April 24 due to a Spring concert. There will be a match played

against Woodland at the end of the month. More details will come home with volleyball players soon. In

the month of May we will have several intramurals going on. Look for information to come home in the

end of April. Hopefully the weather allows us to get outside for some after school fun!

Mapleview Bobcat Intramurals

Community Events

Emergency Medication Please be aware that emergency medications that are provided for use during the school

day will not be accessible after school hours. Parents and students, plan ahead to have

emergency medication available during after school activities such as clubs and sports. If

an emergency arises and a student does not have their emergency medication available,

911 will be called.

WI DNR Boater Safety Classes, March, April and May, various dates and locations offering

Super Science Saturday - a FREE event at Woodland Elementary 9:30 a.m., April 7, 2018

Pollyanna presented by the Papermaker Players April 12, 13, 14, 2018 YMCA Kids Fun Night, April 28, 2018 Girls Intro to Hockey at Fox River Girls Hockey Club, April and May 2018 4H Summer Camp at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center July 8-12, 2018 YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho Summer 2018 Camp Offerings 2018 Baseball/Softball/Tee Ball Registration for Combined Locks Rec. Dept. 2018 Baseball Registration and Information for Kimberly Park and Rec.

Attention Parents of Children entering 6th Grade in 2018/2019

P A G E 3 V O L U M E 1 2 . I S S U E 8

If your child will be entering sixth

grade next school year, he/she

needs to be up-to-date on the

vaccinations for Tdap and Varicel-

la. If our records show that your

child needs to have further im-

munizations to comply with Wis-

consin Law, you will receive a let-

ter from the school in April or

May. Please bring this infor-

mation to your child's next doc-

tor's appointment. This will need

to be done prior to starting 6th

grade. Always remember to noti-

fy the school office of all vaccines

that your child has received. We

are required to supply this infor-

mation to the state each

year. Call Valerie Schroeder at

788-7910 with all new vaccine

information

New Student Orientation at JRG

New Student Orientation at JRG

Next year’s 7th graders and their parents are invited to join us at J.R. Gerritts for a

chance to learn more about our great school and take an informal tour. Many of our 7th

grade teachers will also be in attendance.

Date: Thursday, May 3rd

Enter the building through the gym doors (located off the south parking lot near the foot-

ball stadium), the staff lot doors (north side of building in back of the school) or the John

Street doors.

Due to a home track meet and soccer games that evening, parking for parents at-

tending orientation will be available in the staff lot in the back of the building. Enter

this lot on the north side of the school near the railroad tracks.

Time: 6:00-7:15 pm

Join us in the large gym at 6:00 p.m. for a presentation about life at JRG. After the

presentation feel free to take a self-guided tour of the school.

.

STUDENT PLACEMENT

Very soon the staff will

begin the student classroom

placement process for the

2018-19 school year. While

we do not take into consid-

eration specific teacher re-

quests, your input regarding

your child is important to

us. If you have a concern

or wish to provide input

about your child, please do

so in writing to Mr. Schultz.

P A G E 4

.

School Rules As the weather (eventually) turns nicer and more students

begin to walk and ride bikes to school, remember to take

extra precaution in school zones.

M A P L E V I E W I N T E R M E D I A T E

If your child rides a bike to

school, please make sure they

lock up the bike to keep it from

getting stolen.

Please call the school office at 788-

7910 as early as possible and provide

us with the student’s name, homeroom

teacher, and reason for absence. You

may leave a message at any time out-

side our normal office hours (7:00

AM—3:15 PM). All attendance must be

communicated to the main office, and

not to teachers or other staff. Students

may be excused by a parent or guardi-

an for up to 10 days due to illness, ap-

pointments, or other family circum-

stances. After that, absences will be

considered unexcused unless medically

excused. Appointments (doctor, den-

tist, orthodontist, etc.) will be marked

in Infinite Campus as E, indicating a par-

ent excused absence. If a note from the

appointment is provided to the office

upon returning to school, the attend-

ance code will be updated to M, indi-

cating that the absence was for an ex-

cused appointment, and is no longer

included in the 10-day limit. In short, if

your student is sick and goes to the

doctor for evaluation, or attends an

appointment of any sort, please request

a note indicating their presence that

day and provide the note to the Main

Office.

Attendance Expectations and Procedures:

Safety The safety and well being of our students it most important to us. During the school year, the staff

reviews and practices all of our safety protocols. Over the past several weeks we have

been focusing on our intruder procedures. Staff have gone through drills on a couple of

occasions, and most recently, we have had discussions with our students about these pro-

cedures. Each time we practice or discuss, we discover areas we can improve. Most re-

cently you have seen those changes in our before school entrance and supervision. We

appreciate how all the parents have adhered to these changes. With the storm season ap-

proaching we will soon be revisiting our tornado drill procedures, as well. Finally, we

would like to remind everyone to check their settings in IC on occasion to make sure you

are getting the information you need. Attached is a screenshot that can help you.

Please check your settings in IC on occasion to make sure you are getting the information you need.

Chromebook

P A G E 5

If your student is having any issues with their Chromebook, please have them stop by the LMC to have it

repaired. If any issues are not reported, the Chromebook will have those issues the following school year

when the Chromebook is re-issued to the Student.

A note from Mr. Calmes:

If anyone has items that they would like to donate for use in his art classes, please bring

them into the office. If you are not sure if I will use particular items, please contact me. I

am always looking for people to donate items from home or work. Thank you!

Art Supplies

Human Growth

V O L U M E 1 2 . I S S U E 8

The 6th graders will be seeing the Human Growth and Development Video during the week of April 30th.

If anyone is interested in viewing the video or you have any questions or concerns, please call Sue Curtis at

788-7910.

Resources for Parents April is National Child Abuse Prevention month and National Sexual Assault Awareness month.

Communities and families play a vital role in preventing child abuse, neglect, and promoting healthy

children. Fox Valley Metro PD and I would like to offer our support if your family has been affected

by child physical/sexual abuse or neglect. Also, there are resources available in our community that

offer support. If you are looking for internet resources on how to prevent child abuse and/or ne-

glect, one good government resource is www.childwelfare.gov. If you are looking for ways to speak

with your child about sexual abuse, one good document can be found here: https://goo.gl/UvuEB2

As always, if this topic is of interest/concern to you for any reason, feel free to contact me at the

email below to use me as a resource as well.

Officer Stahmann

bstahmann@kimberly.k12.wi.us

In an effort to recognize students who are going above and beyond what is expected of

them at Mapleview Intermediate, “Faces in the Crowd” has been established. Once a

month students are nominated by their classroom or specials teachers and one student

will be chosen from each class throughout the school year.

April’s “Faces in the Crowd” are: Kaiya Fellenz nominated by Mrs. Jochimsen; Kylie

Schmitt, nominated by Mrs. Mau; Tyson Hanson, nominated by Mrs. Curtis; and Emily

DeBrue, nominated by Mrs. Voelz.

Kaiya Fellenz Kylie Schmitt

Tyson Hanson Emily DeBrue

Faces in the Crowd

Sixth grade iChat’s are complete!! This year, sixth graders participated in two iChat’s. You should have

received an email from your child regarding the iChat. In the email, they were to ask for your support/

encouragement/help in reaching a goal they are working on. The email also included this link to the parent

portal in Career Cruising. We ask all parents/guardians to have an account. This will allow you to view

their Plan in Career Cruising and be involved in their ACP (Academic & Career Plan) as they get older. To

create an account you will need to enter a one-time activation code. These were mailed home earlier in the

year but if you did not create one and need your code, you can email Mrs. Dietzler at KDietz-

ler@kimberly.k12.wi.us.

Fifth graders were introduced to what ACP is all about during guidance the week before spring

break. Some knew what it was because of an older brother or sister, which was awesome to hear! Students

learn that planning for their future is an ever-changing topic because our strengths and interests change as

we get older. We stress the importance of keeping an open mind when it comes to learning about careers

and the 16 career clusters. In this Career Unit of guidance, students will learn how to explore the Career

Cruising website. They will search for information about some of the career clusters and also take an inter-

est inventory called Matchmaker, which matches their interests to possible careers and career clusters.

“POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS”

April

It is hard to believe we are entering the fourth quarter of this school year! The importance that we stress

positive behavior with our students in the days ahead is crucial. Throughout our school year, we have re-

warded the students who have followed the expectations of how to be kind, respectful and responsible in

many different and new ways. The students should be practicing the behaviors they have learned here at

school with you at home. By being consistent with expectations at school as well as at home the students

will understand what good behavior looks like. Remember that you are your student's first and most im-

portant role model.

Congratulations to all of those students for following the Bobcat expectations throughout the month of

March…Keep up the great work in April!

Counselor Corner with Mrs. Dietzler

P.B.I.S.

(Information adapted from National Association of School Psychologists, 2016. The full article can be viewed

HERE.)

High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger

or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk. They will look to adults for information and guidance on

how to react. Parents can help children feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and talking

with them about their fears. Below are some tips for parents on how to talk children about school safety.

1. Make time to talk.

Reassure children that they are safe. Emphasize that schools are very safe. Validate their

feelings and explain that all feelings are okay.

Let their questions be your guide as to how much information to provide. Watch for

clues that they may want to talk, such as hovering around while you do housework.

Keep your explanations developmentally appropriate.

Review safety procedures and give examples of school safety such as reminding children

about exterior doors being locked, emergency drills practiced during the school day, and sign

in procedures in the front office.

2. Observe children’s emotional state. While some children express their concerns verbally, others

may demonstrate changes in behavior, appetite, or sleep patterns which may indicate a child’s level of

anxiety or discomfort. Usually, these symptoms are short term, however, some children may demon-

strate more intense reactions. Seek the help of a mental health professional if you are at all concerned.

3. Limit television viewing of these events. Limit television viewing and be aware if the television is

on in common areas. Developmentally inappropriate information can cause anxiety or confusion, particu-

larly in young children.

4. Maintain a normal routine. Keeping to a regular schedule can be reassuring and promote physical

health. Ensure that children get plenty of sleep, regular meals, and exercise. Encourage them to keep up

with their schoolwork and extracurricular activities but don’t push them if they seem overwhelmed.

NASP has additional information for parents on school safety, violence prevention, children’s trauma reac-

tions, and crisis response at www.nasponline.org.

Talking to Children About Safety: Tips for Parents

125 East Kimberly Ave Kimberly, WI 54136 920.788.7910 Fax: 920.788.7760

Mapleview Intermediate School

John Schultz, Principal

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Wisconsin students in grades 3-8 and 10 will be participating in the Forward Exam this spring.

This assessment includes literacy, math, science and social studies though not all subjects are

tested at all grades. Fifth and sixth graders will take the reading and math exams.

At Mapleview, this testing will occur the mornings of April 9rd - 13th. We have blocked the time

of 7:45 am until 9:15 am to test each day. Please make every attempt not to schedule

appointments on these testing days. Coming to school on time, rested and with a good

breakfast will help the students be as successful as possible. Thank you in advance for your help

preparing our students for this exam.

The results from state testing, along with local measures such as report cards, classroom

assessments and teacher feedback, provide meaningful information about students’ academic

achievement to parents, students, teachers and the school district.

Additional information about the Forward Exam can be found in the accompanying brochure. If

you have questions about the Forward Exam, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Mr. Schultz

Mapleview’s Free

Movie Night!!

Save The Date!!

☺ Thursday, April 19 in the GYM.

☺ Doors open at 6:00 pm.

☺ Must be present by 6:30pm.

☺ Movie will start at 6:30pm.

☺ Enjoy FREE popcorn and drinks!

☺ Free entry for door prize!

☺ Bring a blanket and pillow to sit on.

☺ Students must come with an adult. Sponsored by Mapleview’s K-Kids Secret Service Club!

Movie: To Be Announced

Soon!!!

20th Annual Fox Valley Junior Math

League Meet in Kimberly 170 Mathletes from Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Greenville and Kimberly met at JR Gerritts Middle School for the final math meet of the 2017-2018 season. As always, the excitement and friendly competition rivaled the Olympics. Pizza and snacks added to the fun. A great big THANK YOU goes to all the people who made this event possible: Parents who scored the tests, prepared the food, set-up the commons, teachers who brought their students to the meet and super - vised them throughout the afternoon, students, who gave their little grey cells an extreme 

workout, janitorial staff who cleaned up the mess, Mrs. King, who emceed every one of the 20 meets, and Mrs. Balistreri who founded the Math League and organizes these events.   

Individual Results: Gr. 5 1. Sean Welsh 2. Jax Luedke 3. Tyler VanGompel 5. Evan Kruse 6. Tyler Schmidt Gr. 6 1. Riley Matz 4. Abby Lom 5. Aubrey Woodrow Gr. 7 1. Allison Weiher 2. Jack Statz 3. Kale Twombly 4. Nina Tremble 6. Olivia Duval Gr. 8 2. Vienna Melzl 3. Sofie Schumerth 4. Mason Freund 5. Brayden Mau 6. Sofie Langenhuizen Team Results Gr. 5/6 2. Riley Matz, Alex Vander Loop, Lance Doering, Aubrey Woodrow, Lily Traska, Abby Lom 4. Sean Welsh, Tyler Schmidt, Tyler Van Gompel, Jax Luedke, Evan Kruse, Charlie Feyen 5. Benjamin Jesse, Alexis Huss, Owen Fries, Logan Salzmann, Aanya Kasera, Allison, Oleszak Gr. 7/8 1. Mason Freund, Kendall Sullivan, Sofie Schumerth, Brayden Mau, Vienna Melzl, Sofie Langenhuizen 2. Grayson Peake, Allison Weiher, Kale Twombly, Nolan Marx , Marley Pozniak, Jack Statz 3. Erin Featherstone, Olivia Duval, Julia Loritz, Haley Gudeman, Nina Tremble 5. Erin Poggemann, Sainithya Attota, Corrine Riese, Norah Lom, Natalie Zimmerman

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