EQ STAFF BULLETIN: November 1-5, 2021

 

Monday, Nov. 1, 2021  - Day 4, Rotation 1

• 8:10-8:55 4B/W, 4H, 4S Collab. Literacy, Room 65
• 9-10 Stacy Meeting
• 9:10-9:55 2J/P, 2R, 2Va Collab. Literacy, Room 65
• 10:10-10:55 3rd Gr. Collab. Literacy, Room 65
• 1:10-1:55 4C, 4D, 4M Collab. Literacy, Room 65
• 2:10-2:55  2M, 2O, 2VV Collab. Literacy, Room 65
• 3:15-4:15  IEP Meeting (Koenig/Bougie/McKinnon)
• 3:30-5:00  IDI Group Debrief at KHS

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 - Day 5, Rotation 1

• 8:00-12:00  Eric Larsen at EQ
• 2:00-3:00  Stacy/Rachel Monthly Meeting
• 3:15-4:15  IEP Meeting (Koenig/Hansen/McKinnon)

Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 - Day 6, Rotation 1

• 10-11  Stacy- Elem. Attendance Mtg.
• 11-12  Stacy - Summer School Mtg. 
• 3:20-4:00  PBIS Tier 1 Mtg., STEAM Rm.

Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 - Day 1, Rotation 2

• 12:30-1:00 Stacy/Alex K meeting
• 1-2 Stacy Webinar
• 3:15-3:45 SSP Mtg. (Kozalek/Gaines)
• 3:15-4:15 IEP Mtg. (Koenig/Bougie/VandeVoort)
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Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 - Day 2, Rotation 2

•  11:15-11:45 EQ/NDLC MAPEL Meeting - STEAM Room

Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021

• EQ Culver's Share Day!

Nov. 4 - Callie Milledge

Nov. 1-5 - Kayla Sprangers

Mark Your Calendar

Nov. 8-18  KHS NHS Food Drive

Nov. 9 - Equity Walk at EQ

            6:00 PAC Meeting

Nov. 16, 18, 29  Parent-Teacher Conferences

Staff Celebrations

Welcome back Hayley Wiese this week!  Thank you Lori Greenthal for being guest teacher throughout the weeks.  We are glad to have you back Hayley and missed you!

KHS National Honor Society Food Drive

A message from Karla Miller-Flynn... It's almost time once again for the NHS District Wide Food Drive....what's at stake is the coveted food drive trophy which has never left the hallowed grounds of Electa Quinney :)   Last year we were able to run the food drive but decided not to engage in a competition...the competition is back!!

The dates will be November 8th-18th.

Inspiration of the Week EQ

EQ Staff Bulletin: Oct. 25 - 29, 2021

Monday, Oct. 25, 2021  - Day 1, Rotation 1

“Teaming Up Against Drugs is NO SWEAT!”

 Wear your favorite Sweats and/or Team Apparel!

• 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 Jozwiak/Ponte
• 10:10-10:55 3rd Gr. Collab.  w/Stacy in Wiedenhaupt
• 12:05-12:35 SSP Meeting (Duda/Owen)
• 12:00-12:30 - 4th Grade Lunch Helpers Start
• 1:10-1:55 4th Gr. Collab. w/Stacy (4C, 4D, 4M) in Durrant 
• 2:10-2:55 2nd Gr. Collab. w/Stacy (2M, 2O, 2VV) in Owen
• 3:15-3:45 SSP Meeting (Duda/Ritzke)
• 5:30 - Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 - Day 2, Rotation 1

“Stay United Against Drugs”  - Wear Red White and Blue!

• 10:00-10:15 Stacy/Alex K. Meeting

Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 - Day 3, Rotation 1

“Say BOO to Drugs” “Drugs are scary...be drug free!” -- Wear your ghost gear 

• 10:00-12:30 Stacy-Elementary Principal Meeting--District Office
• 11:10-11:55 EQ Assembly- Gym A
• 12:05-12:35 SSP Meeting (Duda/ J/P)
• 1:00-2:00 Tara and Stacy Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021

• No School Students
• Teacher Professional Development Day - Schedule Here

Friday, Oct. 29, 2021

• No School Students & Staff

October 26 - Anita Koenig

Oct. 18-22 - Trisha VandeVoort

Mark Your Calendar

Nov. 9 -     EQ Equity Walk - more info to come

                6:00 PAC Meeting

Nov. 10 -   3:20 Staff Meeting, LMC

            

Welcome

This week we welcome Shaina Carlson to the EQ team as our new Administrative Assistant.  Hayley was the Director at Play and Grow in Greenville prior to coming to EQ.  Thank you for your patience as Shaina learns the ins and outs of the office.  Connie Mitchell will be in the office in the mornings on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to assist with covering things for training.  Thank you also for helping Shaina feel welcome in the building!!!

With two staff now named Shaina/Shayna, we will now call BSG Shayna Gammichhia, "Shayna Bell".  Shayna thought this is easy to remember and is her maiden name.  

Fall Celebration and Costumes...

As we head into the holiday week, thank you for being sensitive to family holiday celebration preferences.  It is also Red Ribbon / Wear your "Ghosts" gear day on Wednesday, however costumes are still ok if your "grade level" has decided together to have students bring/wear them. 

RED RIBBON WEEK                                                                                          Monday, Oct. 25th-Wednesday, Oct. 27th

October is Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse Awareness (ATODA) month.  October 25th thru October 27th is National Red Ribbon Week…a week dedicated to celebrating a healthy and drug free life.  Kaukauna Elementary Schools have some activities planned during the month to promote awareness.  The following is a list of dates and activities planned at school:

4K-4 Students will learn about keeping their bodies healthy and drug free during their developmental guidance lessons with their School Counselor!

Talk with your kids to build healthy and safe habits for a lifetime: Small talks are short, casual conversations that help you connect with your child on the important stuff, like underage drinking. Having lots of small talks over time helps build trust and set expectations as kids change and grow.
Visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/index.htm for more resources. 

Inspirations of the Week EQ

EQ Staff Bulletin: Oct. 18-22, 2021

 

Mon. Oct. 18, 2021  - Day 2, Rotation 3

• 1:00-2:00 Stacy - Classroom Coverage for Lit. Observation
• 3:10 Stacy at RV for IEP Mtg.

Tues. Oct. 19, 2021 - Day 3, Rotation 3

• 8:30-10:00 E5 Meeting
• 1:00-2:00 Reading Specialist/Principal Meeting
• 3:15-4:15 Eval Meeting (A Krueger/Milledge/Cooksey) - Rm 33

Wed. Oct. 20, 2021 - Day 4, Rotation 3

• 12:30-3:00 4K-12 District Literacy Team Meeting - District Office
• 3:20-4:00 EQ Academic Team Meeting, Rm. 33

Thurs. Oct. 21, 2021 - Day 5, Rotation 3

• 8:30-10:30 EQ/NDLC Pupil Services Mtg., Conf. Rm.
• 3:15-4:15 IEP Meeting - Wiedenhaupt/Muellenbach - Rm. 15

Fri., Oct. 22, 2021 - Day 6, Rotation 3

• 12:00-1:00 Meeting - Rosenbeck/Baranczyk
• 1:10-1:55 4th Grade Collaboration - Math- 4C, D, M - Room 74
• 2:10-2:55 2nd Grade Collaboration - Math - 2M, O, VV - Room 23

No Birthdays This Week

Oct. 18-22 - Dawn Vosters

Mark Your Calendar

Oct. 25-27 Red Ribbon Week (see below)

Oct. 28 - No School Teacher Inservice

Oct. 29 - No School Staff and Students

Nov. 9 - 6:00 PAC Meeting

Staff Thoughts

As you know Hayley Wiese's mom was in end of life care for cancer unexpectedly at the start of the school year.  It is with great sadness and care that I share that Hayley's mom did pass.  Please keep Hayley Wiese and her family in your thoughts.    Hayley will be out on leave through Nov. 1st.  Sorry for the loss of someone so special.  You are missed Hayley!  

Congratulations once again to Niki Herlache, Jenny Jozwiak, and Lisa Vanderaa for their 25 years of dedication and work in the Kaukauna Area School District! These three staff members were recognized with a personalized crystal apple at the staff meeting last week.  We are so lucky to work with each of you and have you on the EQ team! 

Family Event Success!!!

Thank you to all of those that helped/volunteered with the Family Event on Thursday, Oct. 14.  It was a calm and enjoyable event for all!  Seeing the smiles on student faces to be able to show their lockers, peek in classrooms/specials rooms, run off some energy and enjoy a cookie and conversation was noticeably welcome!  Thank you for helping to make it a success!  If you volunteered that evening, please feel free to wear jeans to school on Monday as a small token of thanks!!!

Fall Celebration and Costumes...

As we head into the holiday week next week, thank you for being sensitive to family holiday celebration preferences.  It is also Red Ribbon / Wear your "Ghosts" gear day on Wednesday, however costumes are still ok if your "grade level" has decided together to have students bring/wear them. 

RED RIBBON WEEK                                                                                          Monday, Oct. 25th-Wednesday, Oct. 27th

October is Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse Awareness (ATODA) month.  October 25th thru October 27th is National Red Ribbon Week…a week dedicated to celebrating a healthy and drug free life.  Kaukauna Elementary Schools have some activities planned during the month to promote awareness.  The following is a list of dates and activities planned at school:

• 4K-4 Students will learn about keeping their bodies healthy and drug free during their developmental guidance lessons with their School Counselor!
  Dress up Days: Monday, October 25th-Wednesday, October 27th

• Monday,  October 25th  

“Teaming Up Against Drugs is NO SWEAT!”

 Wear your favorite Sweats and/or Team Apparel!

• Tuesday, October 26th

“Stay United Against Drugs”  

Wear Red White and Blue!

• Wednesday, October 27th

“Say BOO to Drugs” 

“Drugs are scary...be drug free!”

 Wear your ghost gear 

Talk with your kids to build healthy and safe habits for a lifetime: Small talks are short, casual conversations that help you connect with your child on the important stuff, like underage drinking. Having lots of small talks over time helps build trust and set expectations as kids change and grow.
Visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/index.htm for more resources. 

Inspirations of the Week EQ

EQ Staff Bulletin: Oct. 11-15, 2021

 

Mon. Oct. 11, 2021  - Day 3, Rotation 2

• 7:35-3:00 Data Review with EQ Teachers - STEAM Rm.
• 3:15-3:45 SSP Meeting - Cooksey/Duda
• 3:20-4:20 EQ/NDLC SPED Meeting - STEAM Rm.
• 5:30-7:30 Board Meeting

Tues. Oct. 12, 2021 - Day 4, Rotation 2

• 7:00-3:00 Vision Screening - STEAM Room
• 8:30-11:00 Elementary Principal Meeting - District Office
• 3:15-4:15  IEP Meeting - VandeVoort/Koenig
• 3:30-4:30 IEP Meeting - Milledge/Gill
• 4:00-8:00 Electa Quinney Night at TOM's Drive In on Calumet St.

Wed. Oct. 13, 2021 - Day 5, Rotation 2

• 7:00-12:00 Vision Screening - Conference Room
• 8:00-9:30 Stacy, Tara, Ashley, Caryn Mtg.
• 3:20-4:30 Staff Meeting - LMC

Thurs. Oct. 14, 2021 - Day 6, Rotation 2

• 3:30-4:45 District Tech Committee Meeting
• 5:00-6:30 EQ Family Event

Fri., Oct. 15, 2021 - Day 1, Rotation 3

• 8:10-8:55 4th Grade Collaboration Math 4B/W, 4H, 4S) Room 71
• 9:10-9:55 2nd Grade Collaboration Math (2J/P, 2R, 2Va) Room 43
• 10:10-10:55 3rd Grade Collaboration Math Room 67
• 1:00-3:30 IReady Standards Mastery Training
• 1:10-1:55 4th Grade Collaboration Math (4C, 4D, 4M) Room 74
• 2:10-2:55 2nd Grade Collaboration Math (2M, 2O, 2VV) Room 23
• 3:30-4:30 Parent Meeting - Kieckhafer/Duda

Oct. 13 - Evan Guell

Oct. 13 - Carrie Owen

Oct. 11-15 - Hannah Cooksey

Mark Your Calendar

Nov. 9 - 6:00 PAC Meeting

Please help me in extending a BIG THANK YOU and good luck wishes to Missy Jersett! Missy retires this week after working in KASD for over 20 years! Electa Quinney has been her home for the majority of those years and we are extremely grateful for all of her time, hard work, and difference made in the lives of our students and our school!  Missy -- We wish you well and can't wait to hear about the adventures in the next step in your journey and time with Myron!  Please stop in and share pictures and stories with us!

Family Event on Thursday! Our Fall Family Event is this week on Thursday from 5:00-6:30. Classroom teachers please add this reminder to any communications you are sending home. All staff -- you can sign-up to volunteer to be there to help for the event on the staff volunteer sign-up page. Signing up here and being at the event is valid proof for C-Comp points. Teachers, specialists, EAs, support staff and more are all welcome to volunteer if you are able. Below is the information families received about the event. This is a free evening event being held on Thursday, October 14th complete with the opportunity to tour the building at your own pace, meet other families, enjoy some physical activity in the gymnasium, stop in the cafetorium for a snack, coloring, picture slideshow and more. This event is in an Open House format where families do not need to be present the entire time. Families that desire to participate can come and leave anytime during their selected "sign-up" time. Select staff will be volunteering during this event. Classroom doors will be open for you to "take a peek" however not fully open to enter the classroom, we look forward to sharing the "inside the classroom experiences" during our November Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences. We are holding two time slots (5:00-5:40; 5:50-6:300 for families to choose from to help with the number of individuals in the building at one time. Please review the available slots in the Sign-up by clicking here and click on the button on the site to sign up. We look forward to seeing you there! Thank you!

RED RIBBON WEEK                                                                                          Monday, Oct. 25th-Wednesday, Oct. 27th

October is Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse Awareness (ATODA) month.  October 25th thru October 27th is National Red Ribbon Week…a week dedicated to celebrating a healthy and drug free life.  Kaukauna Elementary Schools have some activities planned during the month to promote awareness.  The following is a list of dates and activities planned at school:

• 4K-4 Students will learn about keeping their bodies healthy and drug free during their developmental guidance lessons with their School Counselor!
  Dress up Days: Monday, October 25th-Wednesday, October 27th

• Monday,  October 25th  

“Teaming Up Against Drugs is NO SWEAT!”

 Wear your favorite Sweats and/or Team Apparel!

• Tuesday, October 26th

“Stay United Against Drugs”  

Wear Red White and Blue!

• Wednesday, October 27th

“Say BOO to Drugs” 

“Drugs are scary...be drug free!”

 Wear your ghost gear 

Talk with your kids to build healthy and safe habits for a lifetime: Small talks are short, casual conversations that help you connect with your child on the important stuff, like underage drinking. Having lots of small talks over time helps build trust and set expectations as kids change and grow.
Visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/index.htm for more resources. 

The Energized Guyz (virtual)

This week you will see this card in your mailbox. The National Theatre for Children presentation we normally have in person has a Online On-Demand version. I have signed the school up for that so anytime during the week of Oct. 18th you will be able to go online and view the show with your class.

Inspirations of the Week EQ

EQ Staff Bulletin: Oct. 4-8, 2021

 

• Fire Prevention Week!
• Wisconsin School Board Week!

Mon. Oct. 4, 2021  - Day 4, Rotation 1

• 8:10-8:55 4B/W, 4H, 4S Collab.  Data Entry Literacy, Room 65
• 9:10-9:55 2J/P, 2R, 2Va Collab. Data Entry Literacy, Room 65
• 10:10-10:55 3rd Gr. Collab. Data Entry Literacy, Room 65
• 1:10-1:55 4C, 4D, 4M Collab. Data Entry Literacy, Room 65
• 2:10-2:55  2M, 2O, 2VV Collab. Data Entry Literacy, Room 65

Tues. Oct. 5, 2021 - Day 5, Rotation 1

• 8:30-10:30 EQ/NDLC Pupil Service Mtg.
• 10:45-11:45 Elementary Virtual Attendance Mtg.
• 12:10-12:50 My Learning Plan Intro/Support Mtg. (optional)- STEAM Room #33
• 1:00-3:00 EQ Data Team Review
• 3:15-3:45 Student Support Mtg. - Ritzke/Duda

Wed. Oct. 6, 2021 - Day 6, Rotation 1

• 7:45-12:15 AA Interviews
• 12:05-1:00 Walk to School Day - Walk at Recess

Thurs. Oct. 7, 2021 - Day 1, Rotation 2

• 2:00-3:00 Math Coach/Principal Meeting
• 3:20-4:00 My Learning Plan Intro/Support (optional) - STEAM Room #33

Fri., Oct. 8, 2021 - Day 2, Rotation 2

•  11:15-11:45 EQ/NDLC MAPEL Meeting - STEAM Room

Oct. 9 - Tara Dakins

Oct. 4-8 - Ann Willmer

Mark Your Calendar

Oct. 14 - 5:00-6:30 Family Event

Nov. 9 - 6:00 PAC Meeting

Staff Celebrations

Take a moment to send warm wishes to Diana via e-mail as she began her work at District Office as an Administrative Assistant in Special Education.  If you visit District Office you will see Diana in the main reception area as you enter the office.  We wish you well Diana!  Our school has been blessed to have your caring ways and enduring efforts in the health office all these years!!!  You will be missed!

Dawn Teesch started in the Health Office Educational Assistant position last week and has had great days so far!  Thank you for your patience and understanding as Dawn becomes even more familiar to this new role.  Lisa Vanderaa will provide the lunch coverage support in the Health Office at around the 11:00 time.  Thank you Dawn and Lisa for joining these roles.  We are fortunate to have you working with us in these roles at the building!

Send your congratulations also to Kenny and Kelly Halloran who welcomed their third daughter on September 24th.  Molly weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz.  Mom and Molly are doing well.  Welcome to the world Molly!!!

 

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 

National Fire Prevention week is this week.  You should have received your classroom materials courtesy of the Fire Department last week.  You can find information including games to share with students on the website...https://www.nfpa.org/Events/Events/Fire-Prevention-Week/Educate.  If you click here, there are videos you can use when you share the materials with students. 

Wisconsin School Board Week

Send a positive thought or cheer from students to the Board of Education this week as we recognize Wisconsin School Board Week (boe@kaukaunasd.org).  Their support is so very valuable for our schools and knowing our appreciation goes a long way as well!  Thank you!  https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/district/boardofeducation.cfm

Project Apple

Project APPLE is a two-year, school-based mental health consultation pilot program for school districts in Outagamie County. Project APPLE provides free support to school staff for addressing the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the

school setting, including:

• EDUCATION

• CONSULTATIVE SUPPORT

• RESOURCE INFORMATION

Project APPLE offers free education modules on mental health topics, which were chosen based on school staff’s reported needs. The first two series are already available. Upcoming topics will include trauma, anxiety, and managing classroom behaviors.  Click here to see more Project Apple information and how to access the modules.

RED RIBBON WEEK                                                                                          Monday, Oct. 25th-Wednesday, Oct. 27th

October is Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse Awareness (ATODA) month.  October 25th thru October 27th is National Red Ribbon Week…a week dedicated to celebrating a healthy and drug free life.  Kaukauna Elementary Schools have some activities planned during the month to promote awareness.  The following is a list of dates and activities planned at school:

• 4K-4 Students will learn about keeping their bodies healthy and drug free during their developmental guidance lessons with their School Counselor!
  Dress up Days: Monday, October 25th-Wednesday, October 27th

• Monday,  October 25th  

“Teaming Up Against Drugs is NO SWEAT!”

 Wear your favorite Sweats and/or Team Apparel!

• Tuesday, October 26th

“Stay United Against Drugs”  

Wear Red White and Blue!

• Wednesday, October 27th

“Say BOO to Drugs” 

“Drugs are scary...be drug free!”

 Wear your ghost gear 

Talk with your kids to build healthy and safe habits for a lifetime: Small talks are short, casual conversations that help you connect with your child on the important stuff, like underage drinking. Having lots of small talks over time helps build trust and set expectations as kids change and grow.
Visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/index.htm for more resources. 

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.

Inspiration of the Week EQ

Student conversation from 3-K -

Student 1 - Why don't you have a superhero costume on? (to Mr. K)

Student 2 - He doesn't need a costume because all of the teachers at Quinney are Superheros!