Grant Gazette
December 10, 2020
Grant Elementary School
Principal: Colleen Berkhahn
Phone: 715-261-0191
Email Address: cberkhahn@wausauschools.org
Secretary: Erica Taylor
Phone:715-261-0190
Email Address: etaylor@wausauschools.org
- DECEMBER 10 - GRANT FAMILY VIRTUAL DISNEY TRIVIA NIGHT BEGINS AT 6:30 ON THE GRANT ELEMENTARY FACEBOOK PAGE
- DECEMBER 11 – NO SCHOOL
- DECEMBER 17 – PICK UP COOKIE DECORATING KITS FROM 3:30-5:30 AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE SCHOOL IF YOU SIGNED UP
- DECEMBER 18 – NO SCHOOL
- DECEMBER 23 – JANUARY 3 – WINTER BREAK
News and Events from Judy Kafka
Exciting News Grant Families!! We have a Facebook Page! Please Join our Grant Elementary School PTO Facebook page.
It is private so it would be just the Grant Family!
It’s important to join BECAUSE. . .
Grant will be hosting a Facebook Live Event, Thursday, December 10th.
Join us for A DISNEY TRIVIA NIGHT!! We will be live from 6:30-7:30 and are hoping to see some Disney Princesses out there or maybe a Robin Hood or Aladdin. Contact jkafka@wausauschools.org or call (715)261-0201 with any questions. NO I won’t give out any answers ahead of time:)
Answers can be written on a piece of paper or typed into the chat box.
Opportunity for a change in learning format
December 10, 2020
Dear Grant Families,
As we move into the second semester, we understand that families may have circumstances that suggest a change in learning format for their child(ren).
To request a change for the second semester, you’ll need to fill out this form by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 21.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Once your request is submitted, your child(ren)’s name will be added to a waitlist.
While we will continue to make every effort to accommodate, requesting a change does not guarantee it will be honored. Here’s why:
In an effort to respond to parent requests for either in-person or virtual learning during the second quarter of this year, we were required to re-allocate teachers to adequately staff each elementary classroom. This process created challenges and brought about concerns at each of our schools. It is our goal to maintain consistent class lists and staffing as we move into the second semester of this school year.
We need to make sure we can keep our students and staff at least 6 feet apart to prevent COVID-19 transmission.
All change requests will be reviewed and final decisions will be communicated to families on January 11, 2021.
If you’re happy with the learning format your child(ren) is in, you don’t need to do anything. However, please remember, the Board of Education will continue to monitor the number of COVID-19 cases within our community. At any point, they could decide to change the format of learning for all students to keep everyone safe.
Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility,
Wausau School District Administration
Bridging Brighter Smiles is holding their next dental clinic at Grant Elementary
Wednesday, December 16th and Thursday, December 17, 2020.
It is not too late to enroll! Get your Winter smiles ready!
Sign up online at:
http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/
Professional Dental Services Provided Right at School Include:
- Oral Screening
- Dental Cleaning
- Fluoride Varnish Application
- Dental Sealant Placement
- Oral Health Education
- Referral Assistance
Forward Health (BadgerCare) Accepted!
(Other Private Dental Insurance Not Accepted)
Not sure if your child is enrolled, or due for care? Call Bridging Brighter Smiles at 262-896-9891, or email coordinator@bbsmiles.org.
Brrrr..... It's getting cold outside
Holiday Help Guide
Holiday Giving Guide
Important Attendance information
GT Nomination Request Below
Wausau School District Book Bowl 2021
Individual, Virtual Competition Registration is open to Wausau School District Students in grades 3-5. On February 11, a link to the quiz will be sent to the WSD email provided in the registration form at 5PM. Students will have 2 hours to complete a 60 question multiple choice quiz based on 20 books. More information, including the book list, can be found below and on the WSD website.
Thursday, February 11, 2021 5PM – 7PM
Please use the following link to register by February 4, 2021.
iPad Insurance
Please remember, if you have indicated you wish to accept the WSD iPad insurance, but have not sent the $10 (per device) payment, please send cash or check (made out to WSD) to the school office. Just a reminder, if payment is not received or insurance is declined; families assume the full cost of any and all repairs caused by misuse, abuse, or accident.
Click Below for helpful information
Check out our new Resource Library
Grant Elementary
Website: http://grant.wausauschools.org/
Location: 500 North 4th Avenue, Wausau, WI, USA
Phone: 715-261-0190
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/820400822072827/