What's News at Magee?
July 10, 2020
Summer!
And, just because it is summer does not mean we are not planning for 20-21. We actually started this conversation before 19-20 was over. You may have seen coverage on the Fox 6 news and an interview with Dr. Deklotz, please know that the KMSD website does, and will continue to, provide updates. I will also provide updates specific to Magee as we plan forward.
I think the one thing that we do know is that school WILL be different. As a Magee community, we will need to be incredibly flexible, patient and understanding as we work through this. I would like to thank you in advance for your grace, understanding, patience and flexibility - which will definitely be the themes of the upcoming year!
WE ARE MAGEE, we are in this together, and we've got this!
KM Continuous Learners
Happy July! We trust that you and your child(ren) are enjoying some summer fun. While we haven't physically been together for several months our teachers continue to work to provide each learner a great learning experience when we return in September.
As in any other summer, it is imperative that our learners spend time each day as readers and mathematicians. Here is a document providing resources and guidance for each family. You will notice that we have updated our summer reading lists to include a wider variety of books that account for greater diversity in author and topic. Mathematicians should be using this summer time to focus less on algorithms and more on mathematical thinking and application. Engaging in these reading and math opportunities provide your learner with an easier transition and a lifetime habit of learning!
Enjoy the Wisconsin summer!
See you soon.
Some Things to Start Thinking About...
It is still early July but going back to school is not that far off. As we are deep into planning what next year will/could look like, there are some things we think we do know and thus wanted to share so families can prepare.
1. Getting back to a schedule for bed time and for waking up will be really important. It has been a long time since our learners had a predictable daily schedule. It would be good to start gradually so September is not such a struggle.
2. Given the need to maintain physical distancing, our lobby will not be open for learners before school. Learners CANNOT arrive at school before 8:20AM as there is not supervision outside of the school building.
3. Given the need to maintain physical distancing, lobby pick up after school will not be available. Right now the thought is to have either bus transportation or car pick-up. More details will follow.
4. The preferred method for arrival in the morning is car drop off or bus. If using car drop off, please have your child(ren) able to get out on the driver side of the car from the back seat. Children should have all of their materials on their lap ready to get out. For safety reasons we do not want students getting out on the passenger side as multiple cars will be unloading at one time. A staff member will be present for supervision and direction.
5. Students riding the bus may only ride their assigned bus. Switching routes to go to someone else's house will not be accommodated.
6. Students will need a re-usable water bottle as shared drinking fountains will not be available. Bottle filling stations will be available. Please label the bottle.
To stay up to date on Kettle Moraine Planning for 20-21, there is more information on our website, click HERE. The site will be updated as we get closer to the start of school.
Lunch Bunch!
July 14 at 11:30AM
July 21 at 12:00 PM
July 30 at 11:00 AM
We will be sharing about our favorite things in summer, favorite books we have read, or sharing our pets. It is my hope to have everyone on the call share one of those things. We will meet at meet.google.com with the password of sterner.
I hope you can make it!
Registration
Physical Distancing and Germs
About Magee...
Email: sterners@kmsd.edu
Website: https://www.kmsd.edu/Domain/10
Location: W313S4134 Wisconsin 83, Waukesha, WI, USA
Phone: 262-968-6450
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mageeelementary
Twitter: @kmmagee