Weekly Notes Sept
September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023
Weekly Notes
Kimberly Area School District Plan for Excellence
The Kimberly Area School District has released the most recent Plan for Excellence. The plan contains the district's vision, values and goals for student achievement.
Dates to Remember
September 22nd - 11:20 am release
September 19th - PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in LMC
September 29th - Spirit Day - Wear Red & White
October 2nd - 6th grade camp trip - Lau, Smith, Wesoloski
October 4th - Picture Re-take Day
October 9th - 6th grade camp trip - Gomm, McGregor, Price
Attention 6th Grade Parents! Important Camp Information
Woodland 6th graders will be attending the annual one day environmental awareness field trip to Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya. Watch for your child's camp packet to come home this week. This packet contains important information about the trip, including a permission slip and other forms that are due by September 18th. Camp fees can be paid through Infinite Campus, if they have not already been paid. Please contact the office at 920-730-0924 with any questions.
Monday, October 2nd - Lau, Smith, Wesoloski homerooms
Monday, October 9th - Gomm, McGregor, Price homerooms
5th Grade GRIT Field Trip
The Woodland 5th graders will be attending a day field trip this October. Students will work as homerooms on group challenges at the KHS indoor practice facility. These challenges will require them to use Growth Mindset, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork. Fees can be paid through Infinite Campus, if they have not already been paid. More information and permission forms will be coming soon.
Wednesday, October 18th, 11:15 am - 2:30 pm - Eichman, Hintz, Miller homerooms
Wednesday, October 25th, 11:15 am - 2:30 pm - Daley, Hopfensperger, Meyer homerooms
Upcoming Intramurals
Our fall intramurals are starting! Cross Country, Globetrotters and Choir are all happening if your child is interested in participating. Please note that you will have to submit the electronic permission slip within the link. We look forward to having lots of fun.
Cross Country - starts on Thursday, September 7th
Choir - starts on Monday, September 11th
Globetrotters - starts on Wednesday, September 13th
PTO Meeting
Woodland PTO will be holding its first meeting of the 23/24 school year on Tuesday, September 20th at 6:30 pm in the Woodland LMC and virtually via Google Meet. All Woodland families are welcome to join the meeting. If joining virtually, please use Google Chrome as the browser.
Bus Information
Also, if you want your child(ren) to ride another student’s bus, please be aware that only bus students can ride a bus. This is an insurance issue with Lamers Bus Lines and there will be no exceptions. A written note from both parents involved must accompany all requests to ride another student’s bus.
Notes from the School Nurse
Medication Information
Medication consent forms are required for all over-the-counter and prescription medications. This includes cough drops, ointments, creams, etc. Prescription medications do require a physicians signature. You may find these forms on the KASD website.
When to Keep Your Child Home
If your child is feeling ill, please refer to the document with parameters on when to keep your child home.
Fall MAP Testing
The fall MAP tests will be administered to students in grades 5 & 6 during the testing window of September 7th and September 19th. MAP tests are administered during the year and measure student growth in the areas of reading, language arts, and mathematics. This information, along with other student data, provide our teachers with valuable information to inform instruction and monitor and set goals. Results of the MAP tests will be mailed to parents when they become available. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
Human Growth & Development
Woodland Intermediate human growth and development units will take place over the course of the school year. Please contact Sue Curtis, scurtis@kimberly.k12.wi.us, with any questions. Thank you!
Fun Run - Friday, September 29th
The annual Woodland School Fun Run, sponsored by the Woodland School PTO, will take place on Friday, September 29th. All students are invited to participate and will receive a 2023 Fun Run T-Shirt. We will be looking for volunteers, so check your schedule and look for more information in upcoming weekly notes.
School Photos
School photos were sent home with students today.
If you were unable to make a picture day in August and your child has not had their photo taken, the Woodland picture re-take day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4th. Please see the additional information and a link to pre-order your photos. Please contact the office at 920-730-0924 if you have any questions.
School Fees
If you haven’t already done so, school fees can be paid online through Infinite Campus. Please contact the elementary office if you have any questions.
Woodland & Kimberly Wear
The Woodland PTO has an online store with many options for Woodland/Kimberly wear.
Policy On Student Attendance At School Events
All students attending Kimberly Papermaker football games or any other school event need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian, per district policy 5855.
Herb Kohl Nominations
Nominations of Wisconsin PK through 12 teachers and principals can now be submitted online at KohlEducation.org for the 2024 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation teacher Fellowship and principal Leadership awards. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
Additional Information
Public Notices 2023/2024
Each year the Kimberly Area School District must inform all families and staff of certain information. The updated Public Notices document can be found on our website. If you need a printed copy, you can request one from any school office or the District Administration Office.
Student Nondiscrimination Statement
The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including gender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its student programs and activities.
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