Staff Bulletin: Jan. 3-7, 2022

  

Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 - Day 2, Rotation 1

• Welcome Back Students/Teachers/Staff!!
• Staff Shout Out - - So many great kudos and celebrations shared within our team in 2021!  Enjoy a JEANS DAY to celebrate those 'Shout Outs' and remind yourself of all the great bright starts in the new year!
• New PurposeFull People focus begins today -- PERSEVERANCE
• Complete December Student of Week Slide by 3:30 on 1/3

Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 - Day 3, Rotation 1

• IReady Winter Window Opens 
• 1:00-2:00 Stacy and Tara Meeting (Rm 65) 
• 3:20-4:20 Stacy- Virtual IEP Meeting (Milledge/Rosenbeck/Crowley/Dercks/Bougie) 

Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 - Day 4, Rotation 1

• School Spirit Wear Day- Wear an Electa Quinney Shirt, Kaukauna Shirt, or Orange/Black!
  
  
  

• IReady Winter Window 
• 8:10-8:55 4th Grade Literacy Collab 4B/W, 4H, 4S (Rm 65) 
• 9:10-9:55 2nd Grade Literacy Collab 2 J/P, 2R, 2Va (Rm 65) 
• 10:10-10:55 3rd Grade Literacy Collab (Rm 65) 
• 12:30-1:00  Stacy- lunch with student
• 1:10-1:55 4th Grade Literacy Collab 4C, 4D, 4M (Rm 65) 
• 2:10-2:55 2nd Grade Literacy Collab 2M, 2O, 2VV (Rm 65) 
• 3:20-4:00 Virtual PBIS Meeting (Herlache/Wiese/Dercks/McKinnon/Ritzke/Wiedenhaupt) 

Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 - Day 5, Rotation 1

• IReady Winter Window 
• 9:00-10:00 Stacy and Shaina Meeting 
• 2:00-3:00 Stacy and Rachel Monthly Meeting 
• 3:20-4:20 EQ Special Education Team Meeting (STEAM Rm.) 
• 5:30-7:30 Stacy - KASD 4K Information Night (Tanner) 

Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 - Day 6, Rotation 1

• Cougar Council Dress Up Day- Funky Friday: Dress as silly as you want to today! (mismatch, hippy, tie-dye, clown, etc.) 
• Bridging Brighter Smiles from 8am-3pm 
• IReady Winter Window 
• 8:30-11:30 Stacy- District Principal Meeting (DO) 
• 3:30-4:00 Virtual CESA 6 Math Program Meeting 

Jen Steinacker - Jan. 2

Jan. 3-7 Katie Durrant 

Mark Your Calendar

Monday, Jan. 10 - Board of Education Meeting 

Tuesday, Jan. 18 - PAC Meeting 

Monday, Jan. 17-21 - Cougar Council Character Color Week! 

Friday, Jan. 21 - Early Dismissal Students/Literacy Collab. Day 

Monday, Jan. 24 - No School Students/Staff/Teacher 

Monday, Jan. 24 - Board of Education Meeting 

Staff thoughts...

Thank you for your continued support of colleagues who lost a loved one at the end of 2021.  We continue to send thoughts to Evan G. in the loss of his grandfather, Lindsey K. in the loss of her grandmother, Melinda M. in the loss of her mother, and any others that I may have inadvertently missed.

i-Ready Diagnostic

January brings the second window for administering our second round of the iReady Diagnostic with students.  This window goes through January 28th.  As we learned earlier in the week, there are always potential conflicts with individual or class quarantines, so it would be best to start later this week which will allow you plenty of time for students to finish up during independent work time if necessary.  Please don't wait until the last week or two of the window to start.  Thank you!

Since this is the second window and the second year of iReady, there may not be as much need for introduction to new things, however reminders and reteaching are certainly beneficial in setting them up for success.  And as always, motivating students to put forth their best effort. 

 

If you click here you will be taken to a webpage from iReady with many helpful pointers and links.  You will likely find these helpful... 

• Use the Preparing Students for the First Diagnostic PowerPoint® to get students review and get ready for the Diagnostic.  (scroll to your appropriate grade level)
• How do I set goals with students? Includes links to data pledge sheets at the bottom of the page as well.
• Here's an idea to hang student effort goals.
• Diagnostic Score Recording form found online.  

Other ideas, click each to see more info...

• Brainstorm to pump up students to use good assessment strategies. 
• iReady Cheer (use this or make your own)
• iReady assessment strategy discussion/anchor chart as a class
• Calm Board Anchor Chart 
• Pledge to do your very best
• 3 Column Note taking for goal setting
• Class Goal Setting

Please let me know if you have any questions or if you'd like to arrange for me to be in your classroom during this second go at the diagnostic.  Always keep an eye on email for updates and tips.

Appleton COVID-19 Clinic- Walk-Ins Welcome!

2411 S. Kensington Drive 

Appleton, WI 54911 

920-832-6429 

Free PCR tests available Monday-Wednesday from 9am-5pm 

Pre-register at https://register.covidconnect.wi.gov/en-US/

COVID-19 Vaccines available Thursdays 9am-12pm and Fridays 7am-12pm

1st, 2nd, and booster doses for Moderna, Pfizer and Janessen  

Make appointment at goridcovid.com

Yearbook

Please make sure to add pictures into the "2021-2022 Yearbook" folder for this year's yearbook! Thank you for all your help! 

January = Perseverance

For the month of January, the trait of the month for Purposefull People is Perseverance.  Click here to see the EQ calendar with easy to click links for your 10 minute daily activity.  Let any of the PBIS Tier I team members know if you have any questions or helpful suggestions for support we can provide.

Inspirations of the Week

An idea to do as a class and read at the end of the school year...

Love this idea! 🧡
📷 Unknown pic.twitter.com/xPLknoZQCH

— TeacherGoals (@teachergoals) December 30, 2021

 

Help your students carry on the tradition of New Year's resolutions with our writing prompts. ✍️

Discover 12 elementary and middle school classroom activities to ring in 2022: https://t.co/yrxlEg4FEO#Education #NewYears #ELA pic.twitter.com/NAUmKOewMi

— Houghton Mifflin (@HMHCo) December 28, 2021

Staff Bulletin: Dec. 13-31, 2021

WEEK ONE

Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 - Day 6, Rotation 2

• 16 Days of Denim-ber - Winter Drearies! Wear your best Groutfit (Grey on Grey)! 
• Benjamin Brewer Coffee Camper Orders are due! 
• 3:20-4:20 SPED Meeting -  STEAM Rm. (Koenig/Hansen/Muellenback/Piper/Milledge/Walker/Krueger/Bougie) 
• 5:30-7:30 Board of Education Meeting (KHS Library) 

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 - Day 1, Rotation 3

• 16 Days of Denim-ber - Toasty Tuesday! Wear something fuzzy, warm, and cozy!
• 8:10-8:55 4th Gr Math Collab 4H, 4B/W, 4W, 4S (Rm 71) 
• 9:10-9:55 2nd Gr Math Collab 2VA, 2J/P, 2R (Rm 43) 
• 10:00-10:30 Stacy - Academic Team Planning (Duda/Dakins)
• 10:00 -- KHS Orchestra Concert, Gym A 
• 10:10-10:55 3rd Gr Math Collab 3K, 3G, 3D, 3Gill, 3W (Rm 67) - Reschedule???
• 1:10-1:55 4th Gr Math Collab 4C, 4D, 4M (Rm 74) 
• 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr Math Collab 2O, 2Mc, 2VV (Rm 23)

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 - Day 2, Rotation 3

• 16 Days of Denim-ber - EQ School Spirit Wear! Don't forget to add fun winter socks that make you cheery! 
• 11:15-11:45 MAPEL Meeting (STEAM Rm) 
• 12:05-12:35 SSP Meeting (Jozwiak/Ponte/Duda) 
• 12:30-3:00 Stacy - 4K-12 District Literacy Meeting (KHS) 
• 3:15-4:15 Stacy - IEP Meeting (Krueger/Rosebenbeck/Milledge/B&W/Dakins) 
• 3:20-4:00 Academic Team Meeting (STEAM Rm) 
• 3:30-4:30 Kaukauna Inclusive Conv. #2 (virtual) 

Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 - Day 3, Rotation 3

• 16 Days of Denim-ber - School Family Photo Day! Match outfits with your team and take a team picture! 
• Salelytics Holiday Cards Due: Honoring Local Healthcare Heroes! 
• 1:00-2:00 Stacy and Tara Meeting (Tara's Rm) 

Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 - Day 4, Rotation 3

• 16 Days of Denim-ber - Free Jeans Friday! 3 days left. Meditation can encourage empathy and kindness toward others. Give it a try today or this weekend!

WEEK TWO

Monday, Dec. 20, 2021 - Day 5, Rotation 3

• 16 Days of Denim-ber - Swinter! Mix and match summer and winter attire!

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 - Day 6, Rotation 3

• 16 Days of Denim-ber - With Heart <3...Share a family picture OR a kind note/card on the bulletin board in the lounge. Wear red, pink, or something with hearts!
• All School Acknowledgement - Students earned PAJAMA DAY! 
• 7:00-8:00 Coffee Truck!! 
• 8:30-11:00 Stacy - Elementary Principal Meeting (KHS) 
• 8:30-10:00 Stacy - E5 Meeting (virtual) 
• 3:15-4:15 Stacy - IEP Meeting (Krueger/Duda/Gill/Milledge) 

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 - Day 1, Rotation 1

• 16 Days of Denim-ber - Cougar Council Spirit Dress Up Day: Holiday Colors! What holiday does your family celebrate this time of year? Wear a color or something that shares your culture with our school!
• Have a fun and safe winter break- we will miss you all! 

Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 - Friday, Dec. 31, 2021

NO SCHOOL 

Students/Teachers/Staff return Monday, Jan. 3! 

Dec. 19 Angela Brown 

Dec. 24 Dawn Vosters 

Dec. 13-17 & Dec. 20-22  Niki Herlache 

FAREWELL and WELCOME

Great educators always make a difference!  In her short time in our building, Beth M. has made a difference here!  Beth and her significant other, Collin, are off to new ventures in Arizona as Collin received a promotion. Beth you’re going to be excellent at your new teaching position! We will miss you and wish you well!!!!

A big welcome and congratulations go out to Jennifer Steinacker who will become part of our team for the 21-22 school year (pending Board approval on Monday)! Although you've been part of our building as a floating sub recently, on behalf of the members of our team, we would like to welcome you fully to the Quinney Crew! We are delighted and excited about working with you!!!!

PENNY WAR BEGINS THIS WEEK!

Next week, the Cougar Council will be kicking off a school wide

fundraiser for SOAR Fox Cities!  One of the main reasons the

Cougar Council chose this fundraiser is because we know there

are people with special needs in our school and community that

can benefit from this program. The money raised for SOAR

will go toward funding summer camps, day trips, Kidz Klub

programming and any other needs they may have.  

We will be doing this fundraiser Dec. 13th through Dec. 17th.

For our fundraiser, we will be doing a Penny Challenge.

It’s a friendly competition among different grade levels

to raise funds for SOAR Fox Cities. The goal of the Penny Challenge

is to raise money by collecting as many NON-PENNIES (positive points) as

possible in your grade level jar and putting as many PENNIES

(negative points) in everyone else’s jars.

Silver coins and dollars can be used to

increase money totals for your grade and pennies

will subtract amounts from other grades. 

However, ALL the money will be donated to benefit those with

special needs and their families. 

Save those coins CARING COUGARS… Thank you for your help in supporting this cause!

The Cougar Council

Secret Santa Begins This Week!

Monday - Thursday: Small gifts around $5-10

Friday: Larger gift around $10.00              

Making the week total around $20.00

Don't Forget: Naughty or Nutritious treats in the lounge all week- enjoy!

There is still time to sign up Sign-up for Naughty/Nutritious Days

Benjamin Brewer Coffee Camper 

Benjamin Brewer Coffee Camper is coming Tues, Dec. 21 courtesy of the PAC!!!!

Below is the link to fill out for your drink orders. We would like all orders by the end of the day on Mon, Dec. 13th so our PAC parent volunteers (Dana VanCamp and Gretchen Hammen) have time to sort them and get to the coffee guy ahead of time.

Coffee Camper Order Link

A link will also be going out for NDLC PSC.  If you work for both schools please only request on one document or the other. Thank you!

Appleton COVID-19 Clinic- Walk-Ins Welcome!

2411 S. Kensington Drive 

Appleton, WI 54911 

920-832-6429 

Free PCR tests available Monday-Wednesday from 9am-5pm 

Pre-register at https://register.covidconnect.wi.gov/en-US/

COVID-19 Vaccines available Thursdays 9am-12pm and Fridays 7am-12pm

1st, 2nd, and booster doses for Moderna, Pfizer and Janessen  

Make appointment at goridcovid.com

Mark Your Calendar

Dec. 21 All School Acknowledgement - Students earned PAJAMA DAY! 

Dec. 21 Benjamin Brewer Coffee Camper!!! 

Dec. 22 Cougar Council Holiday Color Dress Up Day 

Dec. 23-Dec. 31 Winter Break

 

Friday, Jan. 7 - Cougar Council Dress Up Day: Funky Friday! 

Monday, Jan. 10 - Board of Education Meeting  

EMPATHY

Week two of our EMPATHY focus.  Click here to see the EQ calendar with easy to click links for your 10 minute daily activity.  Let any of the PBIS Tier I team members know if you have any questions or helpful suggestions for support we can provide.

BIG thanks.... 

• to Hannah K. for coordinating the Square One fundraiser/order and the ornaments for the tree in the office!
• to Brenda and Sunshine Committee for the Naughty & Nutritious Days!
• to Trisha and Bree for the Secret Santa fun!
• to Shaina C. and Hayley Q. for making the office pleasant and welcoming!

Holidays!

Thanks so much for being respectful of all students and their families as you have planned for the holidays.  It’s obvious that students enjoy these times of the year, as well as, the exposure to the diversity that our world brings. 

For me holiday season brings thoughts of joy and gratitude, and it gives yet another time to express thanks and sincere appreciation for your amazing hard work, care, creativity, and dedication. Whatever you plan to do, and wherever you plan to be, I wish each one of you a happy and safe holiday season. Breathe, rest, rejuvenate, restore...   Wishing you well! - Stacy K.

Inspirations of the Week

This is awesome! 🧡
📷 @miss5th pic.twitter.com/W2FiBPsSXU

— TeacherGoals (@teachergoals) December 12, 2021

Staff Bulletin: Dec. 6-10, 2021

 

Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 - Day 2, Rotation 2

• 16 Days of Denim-ber - Don't Sweat the December Stress!  Wear Active Wear 
• 12:30-1:15 Stacy, Sheri and Abbey Meeting 
• 3:15-4:15  IEP Meeting (Krueger/Milledge/Dercks) - virtual

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 - Day 3, Rotation 2

• 16 Days of Denim-ber - Cougar Council Pajama and Stuffy Day! 
• 8:30-11:30 Stacy - Equity Meeting - Data, Discussion & Development (KHS) 
• 1:00-3:30 Stacy - Elementary Principal Meeting (Virtual) 
• City of Kaukauna Holiday Parade at 6pm (no homework please)

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 - Day 4, Rotation 2

• 16 Days of Denim-ber - EQ School Spirit Wear and add fun winter socks that make you cheery!
• 8:10-8:55 4th Grade Literacy Collab 4B/W, 4H, 4S (Rm 65) 
• 9:10-9:55 2nd Grade Literacy Collab 2 J/P, 2R, 2Va (Rm 65) 
• 8:40-10:00 Stacy - Appointment 
• 10:10-10:55 3rd Grade Literacy Collab (Rm 65) 
• 12:30-1:00  Stacy- lunch with student
• 1:10-1:55 4th Grade Literacy Collab 4C, 4D, 4M (Rm 65) 
• 2:10-2:55 2nd Grade Literacy Collab 2M, 2O, 2VV (Rm 65) 
• 3:20-4:20 EQ Staff Meeting 

Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 - Day 5, Rotation 2

• 16 Days of Denim-ber - Spread Cheer, not COVID-19! Wear a shirt with a positive or kind message 
• 9:30-11:00 Stacy - December Summer School Meeting (KHS) 
• 1:00-2:30 Ty Visit 
• 3:30-4:30 Eval Mtg. (Krueger/Koenig/Jozwiak/Ponte)

Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 - No School All Students 

• 16 Days of Denim-ber - IN-SERVICE / Pay it Forward Day! Buy the coffee of the next person in line. Give a genuine compliment. Do something unexpectedly kind for a stranger. 
• In-service Day! 

Dec. 7 Lindsey Kruchoski 

Dec. 8 Kathryn Muellenback 

Dec. 6-10 Jaime Dercks 

Mark Your Calendar

PENNY WAR- Penny War information to come! 

Dec. 16 Salelytics Holiday Cards Due: Honoring Local Healthcare Heroes! 

Dec 22 Cougar Council Holiday Color Dress Up Day 

Dec. 23-Dec. 31 Winter Break 

No Homework

Tuesday, December 6 marks the annual Kaukauna Christmas parade.  Since the many of our students will either be in the parade or attend, this is one of those nights to refrain from assigning homework.  Our families appreciate it.

EMPATHY

Week two of our EMPATHY focus.  Click here to see the EQ calendar with easy to click links for your 10 minute daily activity.  Let any of the PBIS Tier I team members know if you have any questions or helpful suggestions for support we can provide.

Dec. 10th Professional Development Day

Dec. 3 e-mail from Ty...We have a PD day coming up on December 10th and I wanted to give you a quick 30,000 foot view of what we will be doing that day. Please see the agenda for the day below. We will begin together as an E5 staff at Haen Elementary School. Details about sessions and what to bring will be coming from the coaches early next week. 

 7:30-9:45

Welcome 

ELA and Math Updates from Ty

Move to Breakout Rooms 

•  Special Education teachers will break up into the different breakout rooms as they see fit for the students they support.

Grades 4K-2: These teachers will be meeting by grade levels to discuss upcoming math lessons. We will be looking for the big ideas, understanding how we know when a student has learned the lesson, and pitfalls to watch for in lessons. 

Grades 3-5 (yes that says 5!): Our fifth grade math teachers will be joining our team and coaches to learn about fractions, we welcome them! Our coaches have been working hard with Graham Fletcher on fractions and they are looking forward to sharing their learning with you. 

MAPEL: MAPEL teachers will begin by learning about collaborative conversations and how they can be utilized in the MAPEL classroom. After this there will be department time to work with each other on department specific projects. 

ELA Interventionists: Our interventionists will continue with the book study they have begun. 

9:45-10:00 Break and Travel Back to Buildings

10:00-12:00 Building Time

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-1:45 Building Time

*Special Education will meet with Sarah at the high school (more to come from Sarah) 

2:00-4:00 All Certified Staff -- CESA 6 Center 4 All: Me, Myself, and I presentation (Equity) in the High School Field House. 

Pupil Services and Speech Staff will be receiving an email from Sarah about plans for your time.

Inspirations of the Week

Staff Bulletin: Nov. 29-Dec. 3

 

Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 - Day 3, Rotation 1

• Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We are grateful everyday for you!
• New PurposeFull People focus begins today -- EMPATHY
• Get your Sam's Club Individual Snacks to Stacy by 3:30 p.m.
• Complete Student of Week Slide by 3:30 on 11/30

• 1:00-2:00 Stacy- Meeting with Tara Dakins (Rm 65) 

Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 - Day 4, Rotation 1

• Turn in Raffle Tickets to lounge buckets TODAY
• Classroom Teachers - Have you completed your Student of the Week Slide?
• 8:10-8:55 4th Grade Literacy Collab 4B/W, 4H, 4S (Rm 65) 
• 9:10-9:55 2nd Grade Literacy Collab 2 J/P, 2R, 2Va (Rm 65) 
• 10:10-10:55 3rd Grade Literacy Collab (Rm 65) 
• 12:00-12:30 Stacy - Meeting with Alex Krueger
• 12:30-1:00  Student Planning Meeting 
• 1:10-1:55 4th Grade Literacy Collab 4C, 4D, 4M (Rm 65) 
• 2:10-2:55 2nd Grade Literacy Collab 2M, 2O, 2VV (Rm 65) 
• 3:15-4:00 Stacy- PBIS Tier Two Meeting (Virtual) 

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 - Day 5, Rotation 1

• 16 Days of Denim-ber Starts Today - Jeans until January! (watch your email for more info)
• 11:10-12:00 Stacy- Appointment 
• 2:00-3:00 Stacy & Rachel Monthly Meeting 
• 3:15-4:00 Stacy- IEP Meeting (Koenig / VandeVoort) (Rm 16) 
• 3:15-4:00 PBIS Tier 1 mtg. (STEAM Rm)
• 4:00-5:00 Stacy- CESA 6 Meeting (Board Room) 

Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 - Day 6, Rotation 1

• 9:00-12:00 Stacy- Principal Meeting @ CESA 6
• 3:30-4:45 Stacy- Tech Committee Meeting (virtual) 
• 3:30-4:30 Stacey- IEP Meeting (Krueger/Walker/Kieckhafer) (Conf. Rm) 
• 3:30-4:45  District Tech Committee Meeting

Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 - Day 1, Rotation 2

• Individual Collab. with Interventionists/Coaches (as scheduled with Interventionists/Coaches during your prep)
• 8:30-11:30 Stacy- Principal Meeting (District Office) 
• 11:30-12:30 Stacy- Attendance Meeting (District Office) 

No Birthdays This Week

Nov. 29-Dec. 3 Tara Dakins 

Mark Your Calendar

Dec. 7    City of Kaukauna Holiday Parade 

Dec. 7    Pajama and Stuffy Day 

Dec. 10  In-service

Dec. 14  Orchestra Tour, 10 a.m. at EQ

Staff Thoughts

Sending positive thoughts to Karen Ritzke as she heals from her surgery.  We are thinking of you Karen, and hoping you feel better each day. Take it one day at a time, and you will be feeling better soon!

Please help me welcome Becky Hurst as Karen Ritzke's long term guest teacher Nov. 29 through Dec. 22.  I appreciate everyone helping Becky to feel at home while at EQ!

EMPATHY

We hope you found success in our first month of PurposeFull People.  Thank you for stepping in and giving it a go.  We are headed into a new month so our new focus for Nov. 29th - Dec. 22 will be EMPATHY.  Click here to see the EQ calendar with easy to click links for your 10 minute daily activity.  Let any of the PBIS Tier I team members know if you have any questions or helpful suggestions for support we can provide.

Shout out Board

These past few years especially, it is easy for us to get caught up in the manic pace of the days and get sucked in by the burdens, quirks, and negativity in this pandemic. This is incredibly easy to happen especially when we feel tired and exhausted. Help keep our peeps focused on the positive things that are going on every day!  Those positive things are all around us and tend fall ever so easily under the radar.

In the lounge you will find a sandwich board on the counter in the back corner titled "Staff Shout Outs". This board is intended to recognize staff members for the things they do to help you and others. When you get a moment, write down something great about a staff member on a sticky note and place it on the board. There are notes near the board in the lounge or write one in your room/office and stick it on the board.  Super Simple!!!

Inspirations of the Week