Washington School of Early Learning
The Little Rockets Newsletter
January 14th-18th, 2019
Washington School News!
We are looking forward to our 4K Family Game Night on Tuesday from 4:30-6:30! As a reminder, you do not need to attend the entire time as you are welcome to come and go during this 2-hour event. We hope to see you there!
Please read over the information regarding the new Raptor visitor check-in/out system that our district will be implementing beginning January 22nd. You MUST show an ID in order to be allowed in the school building, beyond the office.
We would also like to use the Raptor system as a way to check in and out students who arrive late or need to leave early. Please remember that this does not replace our new background check policy for any classroom volunteers. You must still fill out a background check form, and be cleared by the district, to volunteer in our building or classrooms.
There is NO SCHOOL this Friday, January 18th for our end of 1st Semester work day for staff!
If you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to contact the office!
Thank you!
Ms. Stacie Brethouwer
Principal
Upcoming Important Dates!
This week:
Continue with the 4K PALS (literacy) Winter Screening
Tuesday, January 15: 4K Family Game Night 4:30-6:30!
Friday, January 18: NO SCHOOL; End of semester
Upcoming Weeks:
Monday, January 21: NO SCHOOL; Professional Learning Day
Wednesday, January 30: Progress Reports come home today
Monday, February 18: NO SCHOOL; Professional Learning Day!
Thursday, February 21: NO SCHOOL; Parent-Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 22: NO SCHOOL: Parent-Teacher Conferences
The full NJSD calendar can be found here: https://www.neenah.k12.wi.us/district/master_calendar.cfm
4K Family Game Night!
Thanks!
4K Outreach Committee
New Visitor System-ID required!
Visitors to all Neenah Joint School District buildings will be required to present identification during the school day beginning on January 22. The District will be implementing the “Raptor” school safety software program. The system was funded through a Wisconsin Department of Justice school safety grant awarded last fall.
The new check-in system runs the visitor’s photo ID through a security check prior to the visitor being allowed access into the building during the school day. The system will print out a visitor ID badge and create a digital visitor’s log. If the background check raises any concerns, an administrator will be summoned to address the concern. It is also important for visitors to check out through the main entryway to return their badges.
This system is in addition to the volunteer background check process that was recently put in place throughout the District.
Visitors must present identification such as a driver’s license or passport that shows their name, birthdate and photo. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to enhance the safety in our schools.
Emergency School Closing Information/Reminders
https://www.neenah.k12.wi.us/news_detail.cfm?detailid=214324&newsid=2482
As a reminder, you will receive an email and/or text message from the district if there is a school closing, delay or early release. If you have not received a notice, and are still wondering about a possible delay or closing, you may also check the NJSD website or any of the local news stations listed on the website.
PLEASE REMEMBER that if there is a 2-hour delay that will mean that there will be NO AM SESSION for EC and 4K. If there is ever an early release due to weather that will generally mean that there is NO PM SESSION for EC & 4K depending upon the time that the early release is called. Again, please watch your email and text messages for more information.
Please keep in mind that bus routes may run late on inclement weather days. If you have specific questions about your child's bus route, please call Kobussen at 920-722-8572. The Washington office is not able to assist with information about late buses.
Thank you!
Absence Policy
at 751-6990 or send an email to washingtonoffice@neenah.k12.wi.us to inform us of this absence. Please give the following information:
- Date of absence
- Child's name
- Child's teacher
- Reason for absence
We will record this information in our attendance system, and let your child's teacher know.
If you do not contact the office, you should expect a call from us.
Please let us know if you have any specific questions!
Bus Information
Important bus information:
- If you have questions about pick-up or drop-off times, please contact Kobussen at 920-722-8572
- If you need to change a pick-up or drop-off location, please request a new transportation form from the Washington office
- All changes need to be turned in by Wednesday at noon in order to take place the following Monday
- Please be aware that door-to-door service is the goal for all EC and 4K students, but certain circumstances make that not possible. In those cases, the bus will get as close to your home as possible. Please contact Kobussen if you have any questions.
Community Events
Washington School of Early Learning
Email: stacie.brethouwer@neenah.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.neenah.k12.wi.us/schools/washington/
Location: 220 East Franklin Avenue, Neenah, WI, United States
Phone: 920-751-6990