EQ Staff Bulletin: Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2021

 

Mon. Sept. 27, 2021  - Day 5, Rotation 3

• Homecoming Dress Up Day - Pajamas!
• 1:00-1:15 Record Announcement - Owen
• 3:15-4:15 Support Plan Meeting-Herlache/AKrueger
• 5:30-7:00 Board Meeting

Tues. Sept. 28, 2021 - Day 6, Rotation 3

• Homecoming Dress Up Day - Disney and/or Superhero Day
• 3:15-3:45 SSP Meeting - Ritzke/Duda
• 3:30-4:30 District PBIS Collaboration

Wed. Sept. 29, 2021 - Day 1, Rotation 1

• Homecoming Dress Up Day - Sports Theme
• 8:10-8:55 4th Gr. Collab. w/Stacy(4B/W, 4H, 4S) in Herlache
• 9:10-9:55 2nd Gr. Collab. w/Stacy (2J/P, 2R, 2Va) in Ritzke
• 10:10-10:55 3rd Gr. Collab.  w/Stacy in Gill
• 1:10-1:55 4th Gr. Collab. w/Stacy (4C, 4D, 4M) in Cooksey
• 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr. Collab. w/Stacy (2M, 2O, 2VV) in VandeVoort
• 3:20-4:00 Academic Team Meeting, STEAM Room #33
• Homecoming Parade

Thurs. Sept. 30, 2021 - Day 2, Rotation 1

• Homecoming Dress Up Day - Silly Socks!
• iReady Diagnostic Window Closes
• 9:00-1:00 Flu Shots - Conference Room
• 3:15-4:00 EQ/NDLC Spec Ed Team Meeting, STEAM Room #33

Fri., Oct. 1, 2021 - Day 3, Rotation 1

• Homecoming Dress Up Day - Kaukauna Spirit Day!
• Custodian Recognition Day!  Thank you to our BSG and Maintenance Staff!

No Birthdays This Week

Sept. 27-Oct. 1 - Beth Matusiefsky

Mark Your Calendar

Oct. 3-9  Fire Prevention Week

Oct. 6. Picture Retake Day

Oct. 25-27(29)  Red Ribbon Week

It's Homecoming Week!!

Join in the KASD Ghost Spirit!

This week we will be celebrating homecoming along with the High School.  To help all of our elementary students to feel a part of the festivities, we will have dress-up days as follows (notice there is a change on Tuesday and Thursday in the schedule from the 9/19 initial publish):

Monday, Sept. 27 :  PJ Day
Tuesday, Sept. 28 :   Disney/Superhero Day
Wednesday, Sept. 29:   Sports Theme
Thursday, Sept. 30:   Crazy Sock Day 
Friday, Oct. 1:   Orange/Black Kaukauna Spirit Wear

There will be a parade again this year.  It will take place on Wednesday, September 29 at 6:00 PM. Elementary schools will not be walking in the parade this year.  Families are invited to find a spot outside on the parade route to watch the parade and cheer on our High School Ghosts!

It is Custodian Recognition Day on Oct. 2nd.   Thank you to our BSG Day Porters and Night Staff and to the KASD Maintenance Team! Our school is a brighter place because of you and the work you do to keep our school and workplace tidy and functioning each and every day!  You definitely are great role models for Building Character for our students!

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCT. 3-9

Assistant Fire Chief Cody Foss shares with us that it is that time a year again for the Kaukauna Fire Department’s annual fire prevention classes and station tours. Fire prevention week this year runs from October 3rd through October 9th . The theme for this year is Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety. After taking a break because of the COVID pandemic we are happy to announce that the Kaukauna Fire Department will be offering in person fire prevention classes at your school. Sadly we will not be holding Fire Station Tours this year. The fire department will continue to provide age appropriate classroom materials for each Pre-K through 5th grade class for the teachers to discuss with the students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the below contact

information.

Cody Foss, Assistant Fire Chief / Prevention

Email: fosscd@kaukauna-wi.org

Phone: 920-766-6320 Ext 0

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Quinney Staff Bulletin: Sept. 20-24, 2021

 

i-Ready Testing CONTINUES this week!

Mon. Sept. 20, 2021  - Day 1, Rotation 3

• PACKER DRESS UP DAY
• 8:10-8:55 4B/W, 4H, 4S Collab. Math-Herlache's Room
• 9:10-9:55  2J/P, 2R, 2VA Collab. Math-Ritzke's Room
• 10:10-10:55 3rd Gr. Collab. Math-Gill's Room
• 1:10-1:55 4C, 4D, 4M Collab. Math -Matusiefsky's Room
• 2:10-2:55  2M, 2O, 2VV Collab. Math-VandeVoort's Room

Tues. Sept. 21, 2021 - Day 2, Rotation 3

• 8:30-11:00 Elementary Principal Meeting - District Office
• 12:00-12:30 SSP Meeting - Owen/Duda
• 1:15-1:45 SSP Meeting - Cooksey/Duda

Wed. Sept. 22, 2021 - Day 3, Rotation 3

• 1:00-2:00 Reading Specialist/Principal Meeting-Room 65

Thurs. Sept. 23, 2021 - Day 4, Rotation 3

• 8:10-8:55 4B/W, 4H, 4S Collab. Literacy, Room 65
• 9:10-9:55 2J/P, 2R, 2Va Collab. Literacy, Room 65
• 10:10-10:55 3rd Gr. Collab. Literacy, Room 65
• 11:00-11:15 Stacy K./Alex K. Meeting
• 1:10-1:55 4C, 4D, 4M Collab. Literacy, Room 65
• 2:10-2:55  2M, 2O, 2VV Collab. Literacy, Room 65

Fri., Sept. 24, 2021

• No School
• Professional Development Day (Schedule)

Sept. 25 - Marianne Crowley

Sept. 20-24 - Carrie Owen

Mark Your Calendar

• Homecoming Week - Sept. 27-Oct.1
• Picture Retake Day - Oct. 6
• Family Event (NEW DATE) - Oct. 14, 5:00-6:30

Thank you for your work as we completed all of our safety drills last week.  We even received a shout out from a parent/volunteer.  NICE WORK TEAM!!!!💖

Homecoming Spirit Sept. 27-Oct. 1!!!

During the week of Sept. 27th-Oct. 1, Electa Quinney Elementary will be celebrating homecoming along with the High School.  To help all of our elementary students to feel a part of the festivities, we will have dress-up days as follows:

Monday, Sept. 27 :  PJ Day
Tuesday, Sept. 28 :   Crazy Sock Day
Wednesday, Sept. 29 :   Sports Theme
Thursday, Sept. 30 :   Disney/Superhero Day
Friday, Oct. 1 :   Orange/Black Kaukauna Spirit Wear

There will be a parade again this year.  It will take place on Wednesday, September 29 at 6:00 PM.  The decision has being made to not have our Elementary Schools participate in the homecoming parade this year. It is great to be able to have it brought back into play this year, however, it is best for us not to particpate at this time since it is a non essential function for our buildings. Thank you for your understanding. 

Family Event — Oct. 14

The Open House requested by PAC members will be a Family Event on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 5:00-6:30.  The date is added to the Staff Sign-up Genius page so add your name to that sign-up if you will be able to attend.  Our plan at this time is...

• Sign-up on Sign-up Genius-- two waves (45 minutes each)
• Areas of the school...
• - Cafeteria - ice cream (Culver's)/snack & slideshow
• - Gym A - some activity
• - Gym B - Book Fair??
• - Art room - coloring
• Put "construction tape" in the doors to classrooms so they can peek but not necessarily go inside.

i-Ready Diagnostic

Our first window for the iReady Diagnostic continues through September 30th.   Please let me know if you have any questions or need any assistance.  

Staff Volunteer Sign-up List

Below is the link to the Sign-Up Genius page for the 21-22 school year for any/all EQ STAFF to volunteer to assist with Electa Quinney events, to assist in attending PAC meetings as a staff representative, and more.  This link will stay active throughout the year so feel free to bookmark it or save it to your favorites.  I have also added the link to the "Useful Links" area on the right hand side of the staff bulletin so that it is always available for you to access.  Let me know if you have any questions.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090845ABA62DA6FF2-eqstaff2

P.S.  Certified staff - - if you sign-up here and attend the event that counts as Principal approval that counts for C-Comp.

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Quinney Staff Bulletin: Sept. 13-17, 2021

Safety Week!

Mon. Sept. 13, 2021  - Day 2, Rotation 2

• 8:10-8:55 4th Gr Collab w/Stacy (4B/W, 4H, 4S) - B/W's rm
• 8:45 - Fire Drill
• 9:10-9:55 2nd Gr Collab w/Stacy (2J/P, 2R, 2VA) - J/P's rm
• 10:10-10:55 3rd Gr Collab w/Stacy - Kieckhafer's rm
• 11:45-12:00 Record Announcement - Sprangers
• 1:10-1:55 4th Gr Collabn w/Stacy (4M, 4C, 4D) - Durrant's rm
• 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr Collab w/Stacy (2M, 2VV, 2O) - McKinnon's rm
• 5:30 Board of Education Meeting

Tues. Sept. 14, 2021 - Day 3, Rotation 2

• 9:30-11:00 Ty Maki visits EQ
• 12:10-12:50 Lunch & Meet - Open House/Family Event Brainstorming - STEAM Rm. 33
• 1:00 Hold/Lockdown/Evacuation Drill
• 1:00-2:00 Reading Specialist/Principal Meeting
• 2:20-2:35 Record Announcement - Kieckhafer

Wed. Sept. 15, 2021 - Day 4, Rotation 2

• EQ Spirit Wear Day - wear an EQ shirt or KASD/orange/black shirt
• 1:40-2:00 Record Announcement - Gill
• 2:00 Tornado Severe Weather Drill
• 3:30-5:00 Stacy - IDI Launch Meeting - Virtual

Thurs. Sept. 16, 2021 - Day 5, Rotation 2

• Classroom Evacuation Drill For Escalated Student - Anytime Thursday or Friday
• 8:10-8:55 4th Grade Lit (Room 65)Collaboration (4B/W, 4H, 4S)
• 9:10-9:55 2nd Grade Lit (Room 65)Collaboration (2J/P, 2R, 2VA)
• 10:10-10:55 3rd Grade Lit (Room 65) Collaboration 
• 11:45-12:00 Record Announcement - Sprangers
• 1:10-1:55 4th Grade Lit (Room 65) Collaboration (4M, 4C, 4D)
• 2:10-2:55 2nd Grade Lit (Room 65) Collaboration (2M, 2VV, 2O)

Fri., Sept. 17, 2021  - Day 6, Rotation 2

• Classroom Evacuation Drill For Escalated Student - Anytime Thursday or Friday
• 11:00-11:50 Stacy Out of Office

Sept. 13 - Alexandra Krueger

Sept. 18 - Sarah Gaines

Sept. 19 - Brenda Baranczyk

Sept. 13-17 - Sarah Gaines

Mark Your Calendar

Sept. 21 - EQ Open House (requested by PAC)

i-Ready Diagnostic

Our first window for the iReady Diagnostic is underway and is open through September 30th.  It would be best to start this week, if you have already that is fine as well.  Starting now will allow you plenty of time for students to finish up during independent work time if necessary.  The most important thing we can do is prepare students and motive them to put forth their best effort. 

 

The links below were shared last year.  You will find these helpful in getting started... 

• Use the Preparing Students for the First Diagnostic PowerPoint® to get students ready for the Diagnostic. 

• Use the Kit: Get Good Data to review tips and tools and to create your own action plan for preparing students for the Diagnostic and supporting them during the administration.   

With this just being year two with iReady, we are still learning together. As I mentioned at the staff meeting last week, please let me know if you have any questions or if you'd like to arrange for me to be in your classroom during your first go at the diagnostic.  

Safety Week is here!

It's KASD Safety Week!  Information and the plan is linked here so that you can refer to it often to make sure you are in the know.   Thank you in advance for your help with making this successful learning and purposeful practice for staff and students.

Staff Volunteer Sign-up List

Below is the link to the Sign-Up Genius page for the 21-22 school year for any/all EQ STAFF to volunteer to assist with Electa Quinney events, to assist in attending PAC meetings as a staff representative, and more.  This link will stay active throughout the year so feel free to bookmark it or save it to your favorites.  I have also added the link to the "Useful Links" area on the right hand side of the staff bulletin so that it is always available for you to access.  Let me know if you have any questions.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090845ABA62DA6FF2-eqstaff2

P.S.  Certified staff - - if you sign-up here and attend the event that counts as Principal approval that counts for C-Comp.

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September 7-10, 2021

Mon. Sept. 6, 2021  - NO SCHOOL

• Happy Labor Day!

Tues. Sept. 7, 2021 - Day 4, Rotation 1

• 9:00-10:00 Stacy & Rachel Meeting

Wed. Sept. 8, 2021 - Day 5, Rotation 1

• EQ Spirit Wear Day - wear an EQ shirt or KASD/orange/black shirt
• 8:00-10:00 EQ Regroup Re: Intervention - Conference Room

Thurs. Sept. 9, 2021 - Day 6, Rotation 1

• 9:00 Stacy-Out of Building
• 10:00-12:00 Stacy- Elementary Principals Update
• 6:00-7:00 EQ PAC Meeting

Fri., Sept. 10, 2021  - Day 1, Rotation 2

• 8:30-11:30 Stacy -Principals Meeting - District Office
• 1:30-3:00 EQ/NDLC Pupil Service Meeting

Sept. 4 - Laura Martinez-Gonzalez

Sept. 7 - Beth Matusiefsky

Sept. 7-10 - Lindsey Kruchoski

Mark Your Calendar

Sept. 13-17 - Safety Week

Sept. 13  - BOE Meeting

Sept. 21 - EQ Open House (requested by PAC)

Staff Thoughts

Please keep Hayley Wiese and family in your thoughts.  Hayley's mother had been battling illnesses for some time, but became more unwell and hospitalized suddenly.  Hayley flew to New Jersey 9/27 to be with her anticipating a return before school started.  The week took a different turn as her mom and their family learned more of the prognosis.  Hayley will now be on leave for 4 weeks to assist with end stage cancer care of her mother.

Huge thanks go out to Brenda Baranczyk who was able to fill in for Hayley last week.  Brenda will again assist in coverage this week.  Further coverage after that will be in the works.    Thank you for continuing to keep Hayley's mom and family in your thoughts!

i-Ready Diagnostic

One of our beginning-of-year priorities is to prepare for and administer the i-Ready® Diagnostic. This first Diagnostic is critical to the success of the program. It helps us better understand students’ strengths and areas for growth, but only if that data is accurate. Our first window goes through September 30th.

The most important thing we can do is prepare students and motive them to put forth their best effort. 

 

Here are a few next steps I’d like you to take to ensure we get good data:  

• Watch this video to learn more about best practices for getting good data and how other educators prepare their students.  

• Use the Preparing Students for the First Diagnostic PowerPoint® to get students ready for the Diagnostic. 

• Use the Kit: Get Good Data to review tips and tools and to create your own action plan for preparing students for the Diagnostic and supporting them during the administration.   

Thank you again for all your hard work and commitment to the Diagnostic!  We are learning together. As always, let me know if you have any questions or if you'd like to arrange for me to be in your classroom during your first go at the diagnostic.  

SAFETY WEEK is next week, Sept. 13-17

Mark your calendars to anticipate safety week during Sept. 13-17.  Specific information on dates, drills, and times will be shared with you this week.

Catch those Cougars doing great things!

Continue to put those Cougar Character Coins into action!!!  The monthly PBIS prizes will be on the announcements this week so as students begin to collect 5 they can trade them in for a ticket.  Thank you to ALL of you for watching our kiddos and catching those positive choices and character traits that they are displaying. We appreciate you recognizing them by mentioning to their classroom teacher that the child should receive Cougar Coins. It’s a TEAM effort! 

Staff Volunteer Sign-up List

Below is the link to the Sign-Up Genius page for the 21-22 school year for any/all EQ STAFF to volunteer to assist with Electa Quinney events, to assist in attending PAC meetings as a staff representative, and more.  This link will stay active throughout the year so feel free to bookmark it or save it to your favorites.  I have also added the link to the "Useful Links" area on the right hand side of the staff bulletin so that it is always available for you to access.  Let me know if you have any questions.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090845ABA62DA6FF2-eqstaff2

P.S.  Certified staff - - if you sign-up here and attend the event that counts as Principal approval that counts for C-Comp.

NEW -- Open House - Sept. 21st

At our August PAC meeting the parents requested another opportunity to come in school and see their child's classroom and the school since there has been such limited access over the past year and a half.  We set the date of September 21st 5:30-7:00 p.m.  This is not required, just voluntary. Please sign up on the Staff Volunteer Sign-up Genius link if you'd like to volunteer some of your time to be at the Open House.  This can also give us an opportunity to showcase other great parts of our school such as PBIS and more. 

Always doing the right thing and Building Character day by day!!!  Thank you to...

• Certified Staff for working with care and passion to get your classrooms/offices ready and greeting students with warm and loving hearts!
• EA's for working so efficiently to think on your toes and keep things evolving as we work to learn our new schedule.  Each year is a bit different and it is wonderful to have your dependable help!!!
• Missy and Hayley Q. for supporting all of us and our endless requests and needs from the main hub of our building!
• Shayna for all you do in the BSG Dayporter role in our building!  We are so very fortuante to have you as a member of our building team again!  Additional thanks to Perry for assisting Shayna with getting things back in order after the summer of construction.  
• Mentors for making the start of the year more comfortable for our newest staff members!
• PBIS team and to our Co-coaches Jaime and Hayley, Cool Tool Chair - Nikki, and Acknowledgement head Jessica in getting our PBIS ABC's up and running
• Brenda B., Katie D., and the Sunshine committee in bringing all the smiles and planning for the year ahead for us.  We appreciate all the behind the scenes work greatly!
• And THANK YOU to anyone I failed to mention here as there are too many GREAT things to even mention. 💖

High fives and cyber hugs to all staff for making the first three days go so very well.   Your character and team efforts really make the school what it is and made the first week great!!!  Such PRIDE!!!  Once again, please know that I see all you do and want you to know you really are a BIG DEAL!!! Thank you!

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