English Learner Newsletter
November 2021
Hello Neenah English Learner Families!
Read on for:
- Neenah Parks and Recreation Activities
- Infinite Campus Parent Portal Information
- Fun New Neenah Venue at the Plaza!
- COVID Information
- Boys and Girls Brigade Christmas Giving Program
- What is Thanksgiving?
- For families new to the U.S. School system - Welcome! Helpful resources
- Important November Dates!
Thanksgiving Around the World
Neenah Parks & Recreation Activities
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR NEENAH PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
Winter Survival Skills. Open to all kids in grades 1-5 on Friday, November 5th, from 1:00 – 3:00. Location is Tullar shelter at Memorial Park. Fee: $10.00. Pre-registration is required.
Paint & Peck/Parent & Child. Painting Class takes place on Saturday, November 13th from 10:30 am – 12:00 at the Rooster Dreams studio (Wisconsin Avenue, downtown Neenah, above the Broken Tree Pizza restaurant). Cost: $12.00 per person. Title of painting to be painted: Dolphin Beach (9 X 12 canvas). Open to kids 5 and up.
Budding Chefs! This cooking class will inspire kids in the kitchen at the Washington Park shelter by providing fun and hands-on cooking experiences. Participants will be making mini vanilla scones. Open to kids who are 8-12. Pre-registration is required. Class takes place on Saturday, November 20. Cost is $30.00.
2’s on the Move. Designed for the busy 2-year-old with activities that include singing, art, telling stories, and free play. Children will begin to learn to play with others and work on their sharing skills. 11:00 am – 12:00. Open to all 2-year-olds and their parents/guardians. November 22 & 29. This class will take place at the Washington Park shelter. Pre Registration is required; cost is $10.00.
Call the Neenah Parks & Recreation office if you have any questions. (920) 886-6060.
Registration can be completed online or by stopping by our office at 211 Walnut Street.
Are you New to the United States? Welcome!
BOYS’ & GIRLS’ BRIGADE CHRISTMAS GIVING PROGRAM
The holidays are right around the corner. This is an exciting time of year, but for some families it is a time of added worry and stress. Many families worry about how they will be able to financially deal with the holidays.
If you know of a family, (it might even be your own,) who is in need of some assistance this holiday season please contact your child's school counselor, or one of the people listed at the bottom of the newsletter. Or CLICK HERE to contact us. We can provide you with the needed information on this program.
All completed referrals are due no later than Monday, November 15th
Fun New Venue in Downtown Neenah!
The Plaza is a year-round gathering place for the community. It features an ice skating rink for public use from November to March. From April to October, when The Plaza doesn’t have ice, it will be set with chairs, tables and umbrellas and will be used for events like small concerts, art fairs, evening movies or exercise classes.
The centerpiece of The Plaza is a refrigerated ice rink that’s 122 feet long and 59 feet wide, which is the same size as the iconic Rink at Rockefeller Center in New York City. A consistent temperature of 50 degrees or lower is needed to maintain ice, so the rink operates between mid-November and mid-March.
Educational Website for Parents of children Ages 2-8!
Parents, help your kids learn at home while having fun. Click here for PBS FOR PARENTS for many games and activities to promote the following skills:
Literacy
Math
Science
Arts
- Emotions & Self-Awareness
Social Skills
Character
Are you connected to Infinite Campus Parent Portal?
There is now also a new Parent Portal mobile app!
**Contact us if you need help setting up your Infinite Campus Parent Portal!**
What Do I Do if My Child Has COVID Symptoms?
Students exhibiting 2 or more symptoms. (fever, cough, runny rose, sore throat, fever, loss of taste/ smell) must:
- be tested in order to return to school (you can utilize district testing)
- OR must be quarantined for 14 days
Students may need to be tested if they are exposed to a positive case at their school. Testing is optional, but students who receive negative tests will be able to return to school in person sooner than those who are required to quarantine. We will also offer testing for any students who may be feeling COVID-19 symptoms and are unable to attend school.
- Fill out the questionnaire at https://register.covidconnect.wi.gov/en-US/
- Fill out the REGISTRATION FORM included below
- Call 751-6900 Ext 16442 To Request A TestTesting will take place in a secure area of the school or directly from your vehicle at Neenah High School. In case of transportation issues, tests may be offered at your child?s home school.
Important Dates
- November 1 -- No School (Professional Development)
- November 5 -- Early Dismissal K-8 (End of Quarter)
- November 24-26 -- Thanksgiving Break
- December 23 -- No School (Professional Development)
- December 24-31 -- No School (Winter Break)
Do you Need an Interpreter?
Please Contact us With any Questions
Ms. Clark
751-6960 x 13088
She works in Hoover, Wilson, ACE/Roosevelt, Taft and Washington
Ms. Ray
Ms. Stephanie Mueller
751-6960 x 20038
stephanie.mueller@neenah.k12.wi.us
She works in Clayton, Spring Road, Tullar, Coolidge, and Lakeview
Ms. Lee
Ms. Eraas
751-6960 x 20067
She works in Spring Road, Clayton, and Tullar
She speaks Spanish
Ms. Savanna Mueller
751-6960, x13026
savannah.mueller@neenah.k12.wi.us
She works in Coolidge, Hoover and TaftShe speaks Spanish
Ms. Emelyanova
751-6900, x16361; 751-6940
olga.emelyanova@neenah.k12.wi.us
She works in Neenah High School and Shattuck Middle School
She speaks Russian
Mr. Dreger
751-6800, x10113
Neenah Joint School District English Learners (EL) Program
Website: https://www.neenah.k12.wi.us/academics/ellProgram.cfm
Location: 410 South Commercial Street Neenah, WI 54956-2527