April 30, 2023 - Staff Bulletin

#FinishStrong
Monday, May 1
Day 6
  • 7:30  Morning Mingle
  • 3:15  SLT Mtg.
  • 3:15  IEP w/Sheppard
  • 6:00  PAC Mtg.
Tuesday, May 2
Day 1
  • Math Planning - All Teams
  • 3:30  District PBIS Meeting
Wednesday, May 3
Day 2
  • 9:00  Susan & Liz Math Mtg.
  • 10:10  Creativity Assembly
  • 12:55  Creativity Assembly
  • 3:15  Bridges Building Walk Through - Info sent by Susan V.
Thursday, May 4
Day 3
  • AM - District Bridges Math Collab. Mtg. (Hamilton & Vanderloop representing Tanner)
  • Kaukauna Public Library visits
  • 11:00  IEP w/Sheppard
  • 3:00-5:00  Spring Listening Session with Mr. Slowinski
  • 3:30  IEP w/Olson
Friday, May 5
Day 4
  • ELA Planning - All Teams
  • Kaukauna Public Library visits
  • 8:30  KHS Band Tour @ gym
  • 12:45  Justice - Spring Family Event
  • 2:15  Hamilton - Spring Family Event
**Teacher Appreciation Week**
#FinishStrong
Monday, May 8
Day 5
  • 7:30  Morning Mingle
  • 9:15  IEP w/Sheppard
  • 10:45  4K Team Mtg. w/Liz
  • 3:15  Character Development Team Mtg.
  • 5:30  BOE Mtg.
Tuesday, May 9
Day 6
  • 1:00  IEP w/Borgardt
  • 2:00  IEP w/Hoffmann
  • 4:00-5:30  District Art Show @ KPL
Wednesday, May 10
Day 1
  • Math Planning - All Teams
  • 10:00  EA Mtg.
  • 12-2:30  Liz @ DO
  • 2:30  EA Mtg.
  • 3:15  Staff Mtg.
Thursday, May 11
Day 2
  • Kaukauna Public Library visits
  • 4K @ Mulberry Farm
  • 3:30  IEP w/Olson
Friday, May 12
Day 3
  • Kaukauna Public Library visits
  • AM - Liz @ DO
  • 12:15  Michelle & Liz ELA Mtg.



Grading Window - is open.  We will utilize the afternoon of May 26th to work on report cards.

Field Day - is set for the morning of May 26th (5K & 1st grade) and May 18th (4K).  May 26th schedule includes a school-wide snack break and recess time.  Previously, we have had bounce house options.  We will be scheduling those two different dates.  Students will enjoy some bounce house fun during PE class time...more to come on specific dates.

Title Family Event - is set for May 25th.  We will offer a virtual option at 11:30 and an in-person option at 5:00.  Carol & Kara will provide students with an invite to go home.  I will send an e-blast as well.

Bridges Training *Summer Dates* - Please mark your calendars!  We will have all teachers of K-5th grade Math trained in Bridges on August 14th & 15th (all day).  4K Bridges training will be held on  August 16th in the morning only.  These trainings include current pilot teachers.  Please connect with me if you have a conflict.

Finish Strong with clear learning targets!


~May 1-25 - District Art Show at KPL
~May 8-12 - Teacher Appreciation Week!
~May 11 & 12 - KPL Visits
~May 11 & 17 - 4K Field Trips to Mulberry Farm
~May 19 - 1st Grade Concert
~May 23 & 24 - 5K @ 1000 Islands
~May 26 - Field Day, 11:30 Dismissal, No 4K, PM = Records
~May 29 - No School - Memorial Day
~June 1 - Last Day of 4K, 1st Grade @ New Zoo
~June 2, 5, 6 - Developmental Screening
~June 6 - Last Day of School - 11:30 Dismissal!

~ALL for hosting families these last couple of weeks.  It has been great to see all the families engaged and excited to be with their little loved ones.
~Ann for volunteering in the childcare area during the Future Strong Summit!
~Laura M-G for being available for translations at the Future Strong Summit!
~To those that were able to join in on the summit.  It was a great to learn from a variety of district stakeholders and establish themes to consider as we move forward.  




April 23, 2023 - Staff Bulletin

 3rd week of 4th Quarter! - #FinishStrong
Monday, April 24 
Day 1
  • 7:30  Morning Mingle
  • Math Planning - All Teams
    • 8:20 & 10:25 5K Number Corner Observations
  • 9:00-3:00  Michelle & Liz @ Continuous Improvement Training
  • 3:00-4:30  Book Fair
  • 3:30  IEP w/Velasques
  • 5:30  BOE Mtg.
Tuesday, April 25
Day 2
  • 9:00-11:00  Book Fair
  • 9:45  4K Cozy Up & Read
  • 1:00-3:30  Book Fair
  • 2:00  4K Cozy Up & Read
  • 3:30  IEP w/Sheppard
Wednesday, April 26 - Carol & Jean's Day!
Day 3
  • 8:15  Carol/Kara/Michelle/Liz - Title Planning Mtg.
  • 9:30  Susan & Liz - Math Mtg.
  • 2:00-3:30  Book Fair
  • 2:30 Wenzel/Torrey/ Heim/Gloudeman/Newton - Family Event
  • 3:15  Spec. Ed. Team Mtg.
  • 5:30-9:00  Future Strong Summit
Thursday, April 27 - Take Your Child To Work Day - Click here for details
Day 4
  • ELA Planning - All Teams
  • 8:00-3:30  Book Fair
  • 8:30  Fitzgerald - Family Event
  • 9:30  Liz & Lori @ District ELL Mtg.
  • 11:00  IEP w/Sheppard
  • 12:00  Nelson - Family Event
  • 1:00  Neumann - Family Event
  • 2:00  Anderson/Bartel - Family Event
  • 3:15  IEP w/Hoffman
  • 3:30  IEP w/Olson
  • 5:30-9:00  Future Strong Summit
Friday, April 28
Day 5
  • 9:45  IEP w/Olson
  • 12:00  Michelle & Liz - ELA Mtg.
  • 12:45  Liz @ Admin. Mtg.
  • 2:00  Conger/Copp/Engelbert - Family Event
  • 2:00-3:00  Book Fair
Saturday, April 29
  • 8:30-12:30  Future Strong Summit
4th week of 4th Quarter! - #FinishStrong
Monday, May 1
Day 6
  • 7:30  Morning Mingle
  • 3:15  SLT Mtg.
  • 3:15  IEP w/Sheppard
  • 6:00  PAC Mtg.
Tuesday, May 2
Day 1
  • Math Planning - All Teams
  • 3:30  District PBIS Meeting
Wednesday, May 3
Day 2
  • 9:00  Susan & Liz Math Mtg.
  • 10:10  Creativity Assembly
  • 12:55  Creativity Assembly
  • 3:15  Bridges Building Walk Through - Info sent by Susan V.
Thursday, May 4
Day 3
  • AM - District Bridges Math Collab. Mtg. (Hamilton & Vanderloop representing Tanner)
  • 11:00  IEP w/Sheppard
  • 3:00-5:00  Spring Listening Session with Mr. Slowinski
  • 3:30  IEP w/Olson
Friday, May 5
Day 4
  • ELA Planning - All Teams
  • 8:30  KHS Band Tour @ gym
  • 12:45  Justice - Spring Family Event
  • 2:15  Hamilton - Spring Family Event



Class Lists - Carol is finalizing the 'pink/blue' student info sheets.  These will look a little different as we have moved to a smaller version with a space for comments on the back.  We will talk more about these sheets, and the schedule for creating the lists, at the staff meeting on May 10.

Bridges Training *Summer Dates* - Please mark your calendars!  We will have all teachers of K-5th grade Math trained in Bridges on August 14th & 15th (all day).  4K Bridges training will be held on  August 16th in the morning only.  These trainings include current pilot teachers.  Please connect with me if you have a conflict.

iReady Schedule - If you haven't already, please add your class to this schedule.  As we approach the testing window, please be sure to communicate your class schedule with parents. 

Congratulations, KASD Music Department - KASD has been recognized as one of the nation's "Best Communities for Music Education" for the 4th year in a row!  Thank you, Shana for promoting a love for music with KASD's earliest learners.

Interested in having a Student Teacher - Click here to enroll in a course.  If you have completed the course and would really like a student teacher for next year, please let me know asap!

Finish Strong with clear learning targets!


~May 1-25 - District Art Show at KPL
~May 8-12 - Teacher Appreciation Week!
~May 11 & 12 - KPL Visits
~May 11 & 17 - 4K Field Trips to Mulberry Farm
~May 19 - 1st Grade Concert
~May 23 & 24 - 5K @ 1000 Islands
~May 26 - Field Day, 11:30 Dismissal, No 4K, PM = Records
~May 29 - No School - Memorial Day
~June 1 - Last Day of 4K, 1st Grade @ New Zoo
~June 2, 5, 6 - Developmental Screening
~June 6 - Last Day of School - 11:30 Dismissal!

~Carol & Jean for balancing all that gets thrown at you each day.  You both make the building a better place with your efficiency, work ethic, kindness, dedication, the list goes on.  The building and families are lucky to have you as the face of the building.  Your contribution to the lives of our learners is important and noticed.  Enjoy the week as we celebrate YOU!  



April 16, 2023 - Staff Bulletin

2nd week of 4th Quarter! - #FinishStrong
Monday, April 17
Day 2

  • 7:30  Morning Mingle
  • 10:45  4K Team Mtg. w/Liz
Tuesday, April 18
Day 3
  • 9:30  Liz & Susan - Math Mtg.
  • 12:00  Summer School registration opens
  • 3:15  IEP w/Lenius
  • **6:00  Tom Pease concert @ KHS Auditorium**
Wednesday, April 19
Day 4
  • 7:30  IEP w/O'Brien
  • ELA Planning - All Teams
  • 9:00  Liz @ EMLSS Mtg.
  • 12:30-3:00  Liz & Michelle @ District Literacy Mtg.
  • 3:15  SIP Team Mtg.
Thursday, April 20
Day 5
  • 8:15  AM 4K Tornado Drill
  • 9:45  Lori & Liz ELL Mtg.
  • 1:45  Tornado Drill  **NOTE:  The sirens will go off at 1:45.
  • 1:55/2:00ish  5K recess (after tornado drill 5K will head outside for 20 min.)
Friday, April 21
Day 6
  • AM - Liz @ Admin. Mtg.
  • 9:15  IEP w/Borgardt
  • 11:30  IEP w/Velicer
  • 12:45  Michelle & Liz - ELA Mtg.
  • 2:00  IEP w/Hoffman
  • 6:05  Green Bay Blizzard Game!

3rd week of 4th Quarter! - #FinishStrong
Monday, April 24 
Day 1

  • 7:30  Morning Mingle
  • Math Planning - All Teams
  • 9:00-3:00  Michelle & Liz @ Continuous Improvement Training
  • 3:00-4:30  Book Fair
  • 3:30  IEP w/Velasques
Tuesday, April 25
Day 2
  • 9:00-11:00  Book Fair
  • 9:45  4K Cozy Up & Read
  • 1:00-3:30  Book Fair
  • 2:00  4K Cozy Up & Read
  • 3:30  IEP w/Sheppard
Wednesday, April 26 - Carol & Jean's Day!
Day 3
  • 9:30  Susan & Liz - Math Mtg.
  • 2:00-3:30  Book Fair
  • 2:30  Wenzel/Torrey/Heim/Gloudeman/Newton - Family Event
  • 3:15  Spec. Ed. Team Mtg.
  • 5:30-9:00  Future Strong Summit
Thursday, April 27
Day 4
  • ELA Planning - All Teams
  • 8:00-3:30  Book Fair
  • 8:30  Fitzgerald - Family Event
  • 9:30  Liz & Lori @ District ELL Mtg.
  • 11:00  IEP w/Sheppard
  • 12:00  Nelson - Family Event
  • 1:00  Neumann - Family Event
  • 2:00  Anderson/Bartel - Family Event
  • 3:15  IEP w/Hoffman
  • 3:30  IEP w/Olson
  • 5:30-9:00  Future Strong Summit
Friday, April 28
Day 5
  • 9:45  IEP w/Olson
  • 12:15  Michelle & Liz - ELA Mtg.
  • 1:30  Pupil Services Team Mtg.
  • 2:00  Conger/Copp/Engelbert - Family Event
  • 2:00-3:00  Book Fair
Saturday, April 29
  • 8:30-12:30  Future Strong Summit


4K Kindness Curriculum - Enjoy this short article about the work being done in 4K classrooms with the Kindness Curriculum.

April 20th - Statewide Tornado Drill - We will participate in the statewide tornado drill at a different time.  AM 4K will participate at 8:15.  The rest of the building will practice at 1:45.  When I make the announcement, please head to your shelter-in-place locations within the building, have students kneel on the floor, covering their heads, with a zero voice.  This typically goes pretty quick.  Please take some time to talk through this emergency drill with your class.  5K will head outside at the conclusion of the drill.

May 19th 1st Grade Spring Celebration - Please review the proposed schedule for the concert...5K is impacted as we would like to have morning concert times:
  • 8:30 concert for Englebert, Conger, Copp (come to Music at 8:10-9:10) - recess at 1:35
  • 9:30 concert for Neumann, Fitzgerald, Nelson (come to Music at 9:10-10:10) - recess at 1:35
  • Kindergarten 8:10 groups have specials at 12:55 - recess at 9:30
  • Kindergarten 9:10 groups have specials at 1:55 - recess at 9:30
Interested in having a Student Teacher - Click here to enroll in a course, if you haven't completed it yet. :)  IF you have completed the course and would really like a student teacher for next year, please let me know asap!

Clear Learning Targets! - Reminder...this is our collective goal for the remainder of the year.  

~April 21 - Family Night @ Blizzard Game
~April 26 - Administrative Professionals Day!
~April 26, 27, & 29 - KASD Future Strong Summit

~Brooke W. for adjusting her PE schedule to accommodate our visitors and assembly schedules.
~Susan V., Lisa S., Michelle V., for escorting the Blizzard players around the building.
~All for welcoming the Blizzard players into your classrooms.  I'm not sure who enjoyed the visit the most...the players or the students!?
~Erin B. for organizing the communication boards for the playground.  More to come as we are working on installation soon!
~EAs and 5K for adjusting your recess schedules with the zoo mobile visit.