WOODLAND ELEMENTARY

NEWSLETTER

December 13, 2017

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dates to Remember

Dec. 22 - 12:00 pm release

Dec. 25 - Jan 1 - No School (Classes re

resume on January 2nd)

Jan. 12 - Spirit Day - wear your comfy

clothes or pajamas

Jan. 12 - Family Movie Night

Jan. 12 - 2:00 pm dismissal

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 orien-tation, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex or gen-der identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabil-

ity ("Protected Classes") in any of its student program and activities.

Dear Woodland Families!

December is here and that means we are well on our way towards the holiday season! As I shared last month, the progress we are seeing from your children is certainly outstanding, and I hope you can see it too when they share their learning with you at home. Thank you again for allowing us to teach your children each day. As we approach the holiday season, I know I will continue reflecting on their great learning so that we can jump right into the new year with continued success. This month is going to go fast and I am hoping for green grass to stay, and the snow to stay away!

I enjoyed seeing all of you at our Parent/Teacher Conferences a few weeks ago. If we were not able to connect and say hello, please be sure to stop by sometime when picking up your kids, watching a concert, or attending a PTO event. I always appreciate the opportunities to talk with parents and say hello. Parent/Teacher Conferences offer an opportunity to talk in person, about the growth of your children. Should you have follow-up questions or comments after conferences, I encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher. We value this communication as together, we can ensure that your children’s needs are being met. Beyond the math and literacy instruction, we are also proud of our learning in physical education, music, art, and Life Skills classes. I encour-age you to also ask your children about what they are learning in these “specials” classes as they are an integral part to their education. We are proud of the well-rounded education that kids are getting at Woodland.

Beyond the classroom learning, we have a lot of other exciting things happening at our school. Students in Grades 1 and 2 had their holiday concert on December 7th and it was a won-derful performance. Grades 5K, 3, and 4 do not have a performance until Spring and more infor-mation will be coming out on those concerts later in the year. On December 22nd we have our first “Trading Post Day” in which students will be able to spend their “Paw Points” from the year. These “Paw Points” are part of our PBIS Framework, also known as The Woodland Way. We will contin-ue to emphasize our community values at Woodland, and hope that these values are making their way out of the classrooms for our children as well.

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As you know, our teachers are constantly studying and adjusting to meet the needs of your chil-dren. That philosophy will remain true at Woodland, as it is our way of continually improving what we do for your children. In this newsletter you will see a formal letter with a description of our most recent School Report Card. As you can see from that letter, Woodland Elementary School received a “Significantly Exceeds Expectations” from the Department of Public Instruction. We are proud of this as it is one of many indicators of student achievement at Woodland. I encour-age you to view the links in the letter for more information on the Wisconsin State Report Cards.

In closing, this is the time of year when my family reflects on all that we are thankful for. Jill, Abi-gail, Michael, and I continue to be thankful that we are part of the Woodland community, and the Kimberly Area School District. Thank you to all of you for being part of our strong partner-ship. As always, my door is open and I welcome you to stop by, email, or call anytime that you have questions, comments, or concerns. Take care and happy holidays to you and your family!

Sincerely,

Timothy M. Doleysh, Ph.D.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL CONTINUED

12:00 PM NOON RELEASE & HOLIDAY BREAK

THANK YOU!

A great big thank you to the Woodland PTO and all of the par-

ents that contributed to our teachers’ dinner during parent/

teacher conferences. There were lots of delicious soups, sand-

wiches, salads and goodies. The generosity of the Woodland

Community is overwhelming!

Elementary students will be released at 12:00 pm

on Friday, December 22nd. There will be no school

starting Monday, December 25th through Monday,

January 1st. Classes resume on Tuesday, January

2nd. The Woodland Elementary Office will also be

closed during this time. Enjoy the holiday break!

BOOK SWAP

MUSIC NOTES

Mark your calendars! 3rd and 4th grade will be having their spring concert on Thursday, March 8th at 1:30

pm and 6:30 pm. 5K will be having their spring concert on Friday, March 9th

with times being announced in future notes.

Woodland Elementary School will be holding its next book swap on Wednesday, December 20th. A book swap is an event where students bring in a used book to donate and they get to

take a “new to them” book home to keep. This is an optional activity. Volunteers are needed to help make this happen. Please click here to sign up to help on December 20th. Thank you!

During the winter months, the following outerwear is expected for our students during re-cess: Students are expected to wear all outerwear that comes from home (hats, gloves, mit-

tens, snowpants, boots, etc.) Students are expected to wear snowpants and boots if they intend to play on any snow-

covered area during recess. This includes the blacktop when it is snow-covered or wet. In the event that the black top is completely clear of snow and slush, stu-

dents then may be on this location in their "everyday" shoes. Students who do not have the appropriate outerwear during snow-covered

recess times will be asked to stay on the sidewalk. Thank you for your support with this. These expectations limit the wet pants, shoes, and socks that students get when not dressed appropriately, and helps them avoid having those wet clothes for the duration of the school day.

DRESSING FOR THE WEATHER

Winter is here! If weather conditions dictate that there will be no school, a de-

cision to keep the schools closed is usually made by 6:30 AM. Parents with

students in school receive a direct call, text and/or email from our auto-call

system since that is the fastest way to communicate with thousands of par-

ents at one time. As a reminder: If you have a new phone number or email

address, please update your information in the Infinite Campus parent portal

or contact your school’s secretary to update the portal.

Announcements are also sent to local T.V. and radio stations, please tune to local stations such as these

rather than call the school directly: WAPL-105.7FM, WHBY-1150AM, WKFX-104.9FM, WEMI-91.9 FM,

WGEE-1360 AM, and WOZZ-93.5FM; and WBAY-TV2, WFRV-TV5, WGBA-TV26, and WLUK-FOX11. If

other school events, such as concerts or sporting events are also cancelled because of weather, they are

typically communicated through these stations as well.

The District’s website and Facebook page are not our primary way to communicate school closures, so we

ask parents to listen to the auto-call messages or tune in to the radio and T.V. stations listed for the timeli-

est updates. Please note that both Woodland Elementary and Intermediate offices will be closed on snow

days.

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Mark your calendars!

The Woodland PTO will be sponsoring a family movie night on Friday, January 12th. All students and their families are invited. More details are coming soon!

The Box Top competition will be starting after the holidays so keep saving those box tops! More information will be coming soon! Not only do the box tops earn money for the school, also the class bringing in the most box tops will win a prize! You can help make the counting easier by cutting them out on the dotted lines (the box top company is very strict about this) and put them in groups of 50 into Ziploc bags. Also, expired box tops are not eligible. Thank you!

BOX TOPS COMPETITION

WOODLAND NIGHT - LAWRENCE VIKINGS HOCKEY

Mark your calendars! On Friday, January 19th, the Lawrence Vikings

take on Aurora University and it is WOODLAND NIGHT! All students

and their families can get in free with a special ticket (which will be dis-

tributed closer to the date). We are on the look out for any hockey

players in our school. A few lucky Woodland Wolves will be invited on-

to the ice with Lawrence players during introductions.

Some of the team will come visit during lunch on Thursday, January

18th, to sign autographs and meet the kids. We will make announcements, and reminders

will be sent out closer to the date.

If you know of any hockey players who are interested in being put in the drawing for a

chance to go on the ice with the team, please let Mrs. Schaut know.

 

Woodland Elementary School Timothy M. Doleysh, Ph.D., Principal 

 

December, 2017

Dear Woodland Elementary School Families, As part of its assessment and accountability system, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction creates a School Report Card for every publicly funded school in the state. The School Report Cards are intended to help all schools and districts utilize data related to student achievement to monitor their performance, and target their improvement efforts. On its Report Card, a school receives a score on a scale of 0 to 100 and one of five ratings based on that score. The ratings range from Fails to Meet Expectations to Significantly Exceeds Expectations. The school’s score and rating are primarily based on the school’s performance on statewide assessments in the 2016-17 school year. Woodland Elementary School’s Report Card score was 89.7 and this gave the school a rating of Significantly Exceeds Expectations. You can access Woodland Elementary School’s Report Card along with those for all of the district’s schools and a District Report Card on the DPI’s website: http://dpi.wi.gov/accountability/report-cards. Report Card scores as well as other district performance reports can also be accessed from the Kimberly Area School District’s website: http://www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/departments/about/performance-reports On the actual Report Card, parents can review the specific student performance information that is used to calculate the school’s overall score. Keep in mind that these Report Cards are just one source of information about our school. Our staff will use the data from our Report Card as part of our continuous improvement efforts during the current school year. If you have questions about the Report Card, feel free to contact me at anytime. Sincerely,

Timothy M. Doleysh, Ph.D. Principal

 N9085 North Coop Road, Appleton, WI 54915 ● Phone: 920-730-0924 ● Fax: 920-423-4177 

WOODLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

N9085 North Coop Road Appleton, WI 54915 Phone: 920-730-0924 Fax: 920-423-4177

Timothy Doleysh, Ph.D., Principal

December 13, 2017

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Our Personal Safety Program (teaching children a variety of safety life skills) will be pre-sented during the month of January to 5K through 4th grade students.

Through these presentations and discussions, students will become more aware about the world around them, physical and sexual abuse, safety with strangers, and what to do when home alone. Students will learn basic age appropriate methods for protecting themselves against un-wanted physical touch and establishing a network of trusted adults that they can contact when needed.

As parents, we would ask you to make some time this month and discuss your personal views and rules on staying safe. Working together we can help children better protect them -selves. We will send additional information home as it is presented.

If would like to review the Personal Safety curriculum or have any questions, comments or con-cerns, please contact me at 730-0924.

Sincerely,

Kimberly Karoses

CC: Tim Doleysh, Principal

KIMBERLY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTPARENT CALENDAR

2018-2019September 2018 October 2018 November 2018

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH FNS 4 5 6 7 HS 2 3 4 5 1 210 11 12 13 E2 8 9 10 11 E2 5 6 Q 8 917 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 MS MS AM24 25 26 27 AM 22 23 24 NS NS E2&C 20 21 NS NS

29 30 31 26 27 28 E2&C 30

December 2018 January 2019 February 2019

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F3 4 5 6 E2 NS 2 3 4 E2

10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 E2 4 5 6 7 817 18 19 20 AM 14 15 16 17 Q/AM 11 12 13 14 NSNS NS NS NS NS 21 22 I I 25 HS 19 20 21 22NS 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28

March 2019 April 2019 May 2019

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH FE2 1 2 3 4 E2 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 AM11 12 13 MS AM NS NS NS NS NS 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 ENQ 26 27 28 29 29 30 NS 28 29 30 31

June 2019 NS No School

M T W TH F AMAM classes only (exception: No school for 4K) KHS dismissed at 11:31am, JRG & Intermediate dismissed at 11:20am, Elementary dismissed at 12:00pm

3 4 5 6 E2Elementary Early Release - Elementary dismissed at 2:00pm (Exception: 4K morning classes 8:45am - 10:45am, afternoon classes 11:45am - 1:45pm)

ENElementary Noon Release - All Elementary students dismissed at 12:00pm (exception: No school for 4K)

HS High School Parent/Teacher Conferences - KHS students dismissed at 2:00pm

MSMiddle School Parent/Teacher Conferences - JRG students dismissed at 2:00pm except on November 15th - students will have a full day of school

IIntermediate School Parent/Teacher Conferences - Intermediate students dismissed at 2:00pm

E2&C4K-4th Gr. Parent Techer Conferences; No school for 4K; Grades 5K-4th Grades dismissed at 2:00pm

Q End of quarter

MY SWEETHEART FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE HEART OF THE VALLEY YMCA

Join in the fun and attend our 10th Annual Father-Daughter Dance! Girls, get dressed-up

for a night with your dad, grandpa, or a special someone. Registration includes music,

dancing, photo-booth, cookies and a parting gift! Also, tickets will be available for sale at

the dance to win one of our raffle baskets, or to participate in our 50/50 raffle.

All proceeds from this event support the YMCA Annual Campaign!

Date : Friday, February 9, 2018

Time : 6:00-9:00 PM

Location : Heart of the Valley YMCA

Register :

1) Register online at www.ymcafoxcities.org/ymca/registration/registration.aspx

2) Register in person at any YMCA or mail to 225 W Kennedy Ave, Kimberly, WI 54136

Questions regarding the dance? Please email rschauf@ymcafoxcities.org

ADULT’S NAME:_____________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________

CHILD’S NAME:______________________________________________ CITY, ZIP: _____________________________________

ADDITONAL CHILD’S NAME:________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT:_____________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________________

DANCE (ADULT + 1 CHILD) paid by February 5 • $25: $_______________

DANCE (ADULT + 1 CHILD) paid after February 5 • $30: $_______________

DANCE (ADDITIONAL CHILD) $5/each $_______________

AMOUNT ENCLOSED: (TOTAL) $_______________ Please make checks payable to YMCA.

HEART OF THE VALLEY YMCA FRONT DESK:

225 W Kennedy Ave, Kimberly WI 54136 Register under adult’s name

P 920.830.5700 F 920.830.3068 www.ymcafoxcities.org Daxko Programs-Special Events-Father Daughter Dance

May the Force Read With You!

Winter Break EventsWinter Break Events

Celebrate all things Star Wars by joining the library's winterreading program. Kids, teens, and adults can all becomeJedi readers by completing reading activities on a BINGOcard to earn weekly prizes and a chance to win a grand prize!

Sign up begins on Wednesday, December 27. The winter reading program will run January 2-February 3.

Despicable Me 3 (PG)

Wednesday, Dec. 2710-11:30 am

Zoomalata Magic Show Thursday, Dec. 2810:30-11:15 am

Legos at Your Leisure

Friday, Dec. 299:30-11:30 am

Star Wars: Nostalgia Awakens May the toys be with you! See a massive collection of vintage Star Wars action figure toys made by Kennerfrom 1978 to 1985. This display features characters and other items from the original three Star Wars,The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Learn more about the toys at the gallery talk on Thursday, December 28 at 7 p.m.

May the Force Read With You!

Have fun you will!

Visit the Kimberly or Little Chute Public Library to pick up your BINGO card.

December 28, 2017 to February 28, 2018Little Chute Public Library

Kimberly Library Little Chute Library Little Chute Library

public library

Papermaker Youth Wrestling

Registration is open!

Registration information, practice schedules, and additional information can

be found by visiting our website:

https://sites.google.com/site/kimberlywrestling/

The Kimberly Youth Wrestling Program is open to all youth in grades 4K through 6th grade.

IN OUR PROGRAM • Everyone participates.

• The person is more important than the athlete.

• Your child is taught the value of hard work, dedication, self-discipline, commitment, and

perseverance.

• TEAMWORK. Supporting and helping one another achieve success will be stressed. TEAM –

Together Everyone Achieves More

• Winning and Losing is a personal experience. Your child will benefit from both, learning humility

and dignity.

• Your child will learn the basics of wrestling that will prepare them for success at the high school

level.

Questions? Email Jodi or Jon King at wrestlingkimberly@gmail.com

Cardinal Youth Softball | PO Box 82 | Kimberly, WI 54136

IS YOUR DAUGHTER INTERESTED IN PLAYING TRAVEL SOFTBALL?

Cardinal Youth Softball (CYS) is the travel softball program for girls in the Kimberly

School District area. Please visit our website for more information, including our

FAQ section at www.cardinalyouthsoftball.net

In an effort to get the 2018 season rolling, we are asking that you register your

daughter now so we can determine how many teams in each age group will be

registering for the 2018 tournaments.

If your daughter will be 7 or 8 years old by 1/1/18 she will be eligible to register

for 8U.

If your daughter will be 9 or 10 years old by 1/1/18 she will be eligible to register

for 10U.

We ask that you complete your registration online. Please complete the online

registration at www.cardinalyouthsoftball.net before 12/29/2017.

Go to the registration tab, and click on player registration.

Once the registration process is complete, we will begin communicating with

everybody. We will contact everyone throughout the winter regarding our

parent meeting, off-season clinics, open gyms, and any other upcoming events.

If you have any questions, please contact us via the website.

Thank you for your interest in Cardinal Youth Softball!

Soccer Registration

To Register: Go to kasasoccer.org and click on “Registration”

Registration is now open for Kimberly Area Soccer Association Recreational Team Players.

Teams will be formed for ages four through adults playing during the spring/summer of 2018.

Players wishing to join our Spring Academy Program may also register at this time. IF YOU

PLAYED FALL ACADEMY or CLASSIC, THERE IS NO NEED TO REREGISTER.

For players age 4 & 5, the fee is $50 for the season. The fee for older recreational team players

will be $85 until January 31, 2018. A $20 late fee will be added on February 1, 2018 for players

(U7 to U19). For more information see our website under ”Programs” or contact a KASA

Registrar at registrar@kasasoccer.org

Tuning Up: Indoor warmup camp is being held in the Kimberly High School Indoor Facility

starting January 6th. Players that register early would be included, contact

registrar@kasasoccer.org for open time slots. There is no additional fee for this opportunity.

8/2017

Join our team as a Sub! Do you enjoy working with children while maintaining a flexible work

schedule? Have you considered becoming a substitute teacher?

The Kimberly Area School District is seeking talented Substitute Teachers who want to join a team of

ambitious professionals who help all students succeed. Sometimes, our educators are away from

their classrooms for things like professional development or when they are ill. That’s when we need

talented individuals to continue providing a high-quality education to our students.

Qualifications:

Current Wisconsin Educator License

-Or- a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Institution of High Education, completion of Substitute Teacher Training and current Substitute Teacher Permit.

Have a Bachelor’s Degree but not a Substitute Teacher Permit? Contact us at (920) 788-7900 to learn more about pursuing training to obtain a Substitute Teacher Permit.

Substitute Teachers new to KASD are supported by helpful District

staff at each building. The District uses an online Substitute Teacher

System (AESOP) where you can view and customize subbing positions you are most interested in for

your subbing career. KASD offers a competitive daily pay rate for our substitute teachers.

Are you ready to join a team of talented professionals who help students become community, college

and career ready? Complete an application through WECAN (Wisconsin’s K-12 hiring website) by

visiting https://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan.

Learn more about the Kimberly Area School District at

www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/careers.

The Kimberly Area School District does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, color, creed, marital status, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender transition, gender identity or sexual identity), pregnancy, ancestry, political belief or activity,

military or veteran’s status, arrest or conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected

by law. Concerns or questions should be directed to the District’s Compliance Officer, the Director of Human Resources, at Kimberly Area School District, 425 S Washington Street, Combined Locks WI 54113. We are an equal opportunity employer.