WOODLAND ELEMENTARY

NEWSLETTER

August 5, 2020

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dates to Remember

Sept. 1 - 1st Day of School Sept. 18 - 2:00 PM Release Sept. 15 - PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm Sept. 25 - 12:00 pm Release Sept. 29 - Picture Re-take Day

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, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its stu-dent program and activities.

Dear Woodland Elementary Families, It is hard to believe that we are in August already! That means the school year is right around the corner. As you are aware, we have been working to make sure that we have safe and strong edu-cational programing for those returning this Fall, and for those who have selected to learn on-line. I am more than optimistic about the year and confident that we will have a successful and safe year of learning. As I have said in the past, I truly believe that all of our children are ahead, not behind, and I know that someday they will do amazing things for our community and world. This I know! I am sure you have many questions about how we will operate this school year. We will continue to prioritize physical distancing, social grouping, and risk mitigation as outlined in my last parent communication. Those are big “buckets,” but I assure you that we have revamped just about every procedure at our school to make sure we are using those guidelines in all aspects of the day. In this short newsletter, we have added a few specific updates for things you will need to know prior to school starting. Please take a moment to review these changes. As the year progresses, we will be sure to communicate other changes with you so you are aware. Again, this is not a compre-hensive list, but rather what I felt needed to get into your hands before the first day of school. I want to again say thank you to all of you for your continued support of our school, our students, and our staff. These are uncharted waters that we are heading into, but I hope you have the same confidence in me, that I have in my staff to create meaningful and safe experiences for our stu-dents. As I have said in the past, Woodland is a special place and I am so glad that you are part of it. While times are tough, I am excited that my own kids also get to experience and be part of the Kimberly Area School District. Take care and please call or email with any questions about the up-coming year. Go Wolves and Makers! Timothy M. Doleysh, Ph.D. Principal

PICK-UP & DROP-OFF CHANGES

There will be changes to Pick-Up and Drop-Off Procedures this com-ing year. We are asking that parents not enter the school for pick-up or drop-off at the start or end of each day. We are also asking that stu-dents not congregate in the AM, and should arrive no earlier than 8:25 AM at which point we will have them go directly to their classrooms to start the day. Parents who have to see the office staff may enter the office as usual. The same changes will apply in the PM. We are ask-ing parents not to congregate in the vestibule. In the event of inclem-ent weather, we asking parents to remain in their vehicles and use our pick-up and drop-off lanes to get their children.

All 5K Pick-Up and Drop-Offs will occur at the end of our 5K hallway, near the 5K play-ground on the north side of school. Parents may park in the main parking lot and doors will open at 8:25 AM, and again at 3:35 PM. We are asking parents not to enter the build-ing. Student exchanges will occur outside the door with the assistance of our 5K staff. If a child has to leave during the day (i.e. appointments, etc.), parents may enter the office as usual and the office staff will call down to have the child meet their parents.

This year we will not be holding our traditional in-person “Meet the Teacher” Day as we have in the past. In order to keep everyone safe, we will be using the following format and timeline.

Teachers will call or “Zoom” each student so that they have the opportunity to meet prior to school starting. Teachers will reach out to schedule these times.

On August 26th, students with last names starting A-N may come to school any-

time between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM to drop supplies off. On August 27th, students with last names starting O-Z may come to school any-

time between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM to drop supplies off. Families should enter the main doors of our school, and walk directly to their

child’s classroom. Students will then drop off supplies at their cubbies into the bag labeled with their name. These cubbies are located in the hall near your child’s classroom and these bags will be in place and labeled when you arrive.

Those families unable to make the drop-off date can bring their supplies with them

the first day of school. For those families who ordered School Supply Kits, the kits will be placed in the

halls ahead of time.

“MEET THE TEACHER” DAY & SUPPLY DROP-OFF

Woodland School Picture Day will be held on Tuesday, August 18th from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Please click here for a flyer that was sent out earlier regarding 2020-2021 pictures. We will not be collecting fees or paperwork and ask that you pay your fees on-line. Order your pictures online by clicking here to access the district forms page, and then click on Network Photography Online Order under the Wood-

land Elementary tab. Paper copies of order forms will be available in the Wood-land Office. Please also note that if you cannot make this date, school photos can be taken at any district school. Woodland School also has a Photo Retake Day scheduled for Tuesday, September 29th.

PICTURE DAY

ANNUAL UPDATE

Please complete the online Annual Update through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal between now and August 17th. If you have not yet set up your account, please go to the KASD website and click on Students & Parents > Infinite Campus. You will find easy-to-follow directions to help you get started. If you need assis-tance setting up your account, or have any questions, please contact the Woodland School Office at 920-730-0924.

SCHOOL FEES

While you are in Infinite Campus, you will be able to pay your child’s school fees and access their hot lunch or milk account beginning August 17th.

Registration Fee (5K) $20.00

Registration Fee (Grades 1—4) $30.00

Milk Fee (5K) $40.00

Headphones (5K & New Students) $ 5.00

Lunch (Per Meal) $ 2.60

ADDITIONAL FORMS & INFORMATION

Additional information including optional forms, school supply lists, and PTO news can be found on the KASD website at Students & Parents > Forms.

VISITORS & GUESTS

We love our school community! With that, we will have limited visitors or guests on campus, as we again want to minimize the exposure to our students and staff. We are limiting lunch visitors, classroom volunteers, etc. so that only essential individu-als are in our school. Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep every-one safe.

WATER BOTTLES

We are encouraging students to bring water bottles to school with them this

year. Please make sure bottles are labeled with the student’s name. Students

will be able to refill water bottles at the fountains and water filling stations

around school. Thank you!

LUNCH SUPERVISORS NEEDED

Woodland School is looking for Lunch Supervi-sors for the 2020/2021 school year. The hours are 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and you can work as many as five days or as few as one day per week. The schedule follows the school year calendar so when your children don’t have school, you don’t work. And...this is a paid po-sition! For more information, please contact Peggy Mueller at pmueller@kimberly.k12.wi.us or call 920-730-0924.

BIRTHDAY TREATS & SHARED SNACKS

In another effort to keep our students safe at school, we will not be allowing birthday treats or other shared snacks this year. Students will be allowed to bring individual snacks for themselves, as they have in the past. Thank you for your un-derstanding.

INIFPRJ\1A1jION

JiOR PAREN.iriS

IF YOUR FAMILY LIVES IN ANY OF

THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS:

In a shelter ❖

In a motel or campground due to the lack of an alternative adequate accommodation ❖

In a car, park, abandoned building, or bus or train station ❖

Doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship

Your school-age children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the

federal McKinney-Vento Act.

Your eligible children have the right to:

• Receive a free, appropriate public education.

• Enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents normally requiredfor enrollment.

• Enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers needed documents.

• Enroll in the local school; or continue attending their school of origin (the schoolthey attended when permanently housed or the school in which they were lastenrolled), if that is your preference.

* If the school district believes that the school you select is not in the bestinterest of your children, then the district must provide you with a writtenexplanation of its position and inform you of your right to appeal its decision.

• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if you request this.

• Receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students,according to your children's needs.

If you believe your children may be eligible, contact the local liaison to find out what services and supports may be available. There also may be supports available for your preschool-age children.

National Center for Homeless fdocation

at SERVE

Local Liaison

KASD Homeless Liaison

Rob Delain

920.788.7905

State Coordinator

WI State Coordinator

Kristine Nadolski

608.267.7338

If you need further assistance with your chlldren's educational needs, l

Icontact the National Center for Homeless Education:

1-800-308-2145 * homeless@serve.org * http://nche.ed.gov

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 - Substitute Teacher Permit• Have an Associate’s Degree or 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 Frontline, an online Substitute Teacher system, 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 every student reach their potential? Complete an online application through WECAN (Wisconsin’s K-12 hiring website) https://wecan.education.wisc.edu.

The Kimberly Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, marital status, handicap or disability, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. 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.

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