Taft Newsletter
News to Howl About - July 15, 2023
Dear Taft Families,
Please see information below pertaining to registration, school supplies and calendar for upcoming events. Please remember our first day of school is Tuesday, September 5!
I hop you are continuing to have a safe and enjoyable summer!
Karen Russell
Registration
Online Registration Now Open for 2023-24
The Online Registration annual update is now open on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal for families to complete their annual update of information as well as give consent for release forms and waivers for the 2023-24 school year. ALL families are asked to complete this at their earliest convenience to ensure all information is up to date prior to school starting.
- All demographic changes should be made ONLY through the Online Registration link, not the demographic and family tabs-this information will be updated when your Online Registration/Annual update is processed.
- If you are divorced, do not add the other parent's information on your application. It is hidden from your view for privacy purposes, they may update their information in their own portal account.
- All requests to remove a guardian will be denied without a court order brought to the school your child(ren) attend.
- Choose "More" from the menu on the left.
- Click on "OLR Annual Update"
- If all your children are listed, Click the Begin Registration button and follow on screen instructions.
Questions/Issues~
- If you have forgotten your username or password and unable to retrieve them using the "forgot your username or forgot your password" buttons, please email campus@neenah.k12.wi.us for additional assistance.
- If one of your students is missing from your app, email campus@neenah.k12.wi.us and provide your name and missing students name.
- If you are having any technical issues, please email campus@neenah.k12.wi.us and include your name, students name, and phone number you can be reached at in the event we are unable to resolve your issue by email.
FAMILIES ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE ANNUAL UPDATE BY JULY 31st. If you do not plan to attend Neenah this fall, please have your new school district request records.
School fees may be paid through the parent portal as well. Please note all student activity fees will be applied by the schools once team and club rosters are confirmed and will not be payable at this time. Free and Reduced Lunch applications may be completed in the portal. If you think you may qualify, please wait to pay fees until your meal benefits application has been processed.
Fee Questions:
Specific school fees: Contact your child's school and leave a message
Online Fee process: Email fees@neenah.k12.wi.us
The Annual Update Registration will close July 31st.
Reminder for Kindergarten Families
The Neenah Joint School District supports a staggered start approach for Kindergarten. This means that students in Kindergarten will start on different days to allow them to be acclimated to their new classrooms and teachers in smaller groups. Please see the schedule below to help you to prepare for the first few days of school.
Monday, September 4, 2023 - No School - Labor Day
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - First Day of school for all students in grades 1-5,
Kindergarten - Last names beginning with A-J (full day)
No School for Kindergarteners with last names beginning with K-Z
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Kindergarten - Last names beginning with K-Z (full day)
No School for Kindergarteners with last names beginning with A-J
Thursday, September 7, 2023 - all Kindergartners
2023-2024 Bus Route Information
Bus Routes for 2023-24 Coming Soon
Kobussen is working on bus routes and plans to have them completed by mid-August. When routes are completed, all eligible families will receive an email with their route information.
The Stopfinder app will also be updated at that time to show current routes. If you previously had this app and set up an account, you can simply log in, change the date to the first day of school, and your child’s route will be visible. If you deleted the app, just reinstall and login with your email address. Families without a current Stopfinder account will receive an email invitation to create one.
Eligibility is based on your distance from school. If you live 2 or more miles away, you qualify for a bus ride. Exceptions can apply if your child’s walking path is determined to be hazardous- see the NJSD website for more information.
When bus routes are completed, you can find out your child’s route in 2 ways:
The Stopfinder app: if you previously had this app and set up an account, you can simply log in, change the date to the first day of school, and your child’s route will be visible. If you deleted the app, just reinstall and login with your email address. More information on the Stopfinder app can be found on the NJSD website. If you are new to the district, or did not previously set up an account with Stopfinder, you will receive an email invitation to do so. This app is private, so it can be accessed by invitation only
Watch your email. Emails will be generated via our transportation software and bus routes will be sent to the email address(es) we have on file for your household
If you have questions about you student’s bus route, please contact Kobussen directly at 920-722-8572 or neenah.tm@kobussen.com
Questions about bus eligibility or the Stopfinder app can be directed to julie.krause@neenah.k12.wi.us
McDonald’s Fall Elementary School Soccer Program NSC.png Organized by Neenah SC
Neenah SC recreational programming is meant to introduce children and families to soccer and develop players of all levels and ages in a safe and fun environment. With a combination of parent volunteers and club staff, Neenah SC strives to grow the game by teaching skills and tactics and instilling a love for soccer and a desire to improve as a player, a teammate and member of the greater community.
The Neenah SC will again be offering its Elementary School Fall Soccer League. Every team will be scheduled for 6 games starting August 28. Teams will be formed by school.
● You will be able to note which night you prefer, if either, when registering. Kindergarten/1st Grade ONLY
● Fall Elementary School Soccer Program is only open to players entering Kindergarten to 5th grade.
● Players who are playing in Classic/Academy/Other Area Club programs will not be allowed to participate in the Fall School League.
Kindergarten/1st Grade
Tuesday or Thursday
4-10 Min. Quarters
4 vs. 4 *No Goalies*
2nd/3rd Grade
Monday
2 – 25 Min. Halves
8 vs. 8 Incl. Goalie
4th/5th Grade
Tuesday
2 – 25 Min. Halves
8 vs. 8 Incl. Goalie
COST - Use QR Code to register
$45.00 per player includes game jersey with school logo
$5.00 extra if you would like name on the back of jersey
Early Bird $10.00 discount May 15th - June 30th
Late Fee $10.00 added charge July 16th - August 1st
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for parent volunteers to co-coach each team. NSC will conduct a coaches training session in August. No experience is necessary!
Registration closes on August 1st. No registration will be accepted after this date.
Taft Elementary School
Email: karen.russell@neenah.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.neenah.k12.wi.us/schools/taft/
Location: 133 South Western Avenue, Neenah, WI, USA
Phone: (920) 751-6980