Classical Columns
November 1, 2018
2019-2020 Enrollment
Students who are currently attending Classical School do NOT need to reapply; however, siblings who are not currently enrolled at Classical School must submit a completed application during the lottery application acceptance window to be included in and receive sibling priority in the lottery drawing. Incoming kindergarteners for the 2019-2020 school year also need to apply between December 1, 2018 and February 15, 2019 to be included in the lottery drawing.
Paper applications will be available beginning December 1st outside the school office. Alternatively, there will be an online application that may be accessed from the school's website at http://www.classicalcharter.com/prospective-families/application-procedure/. Please contact Joanne Bielmeier with any questions about the lottery process: bielmeierjoann@aasd.k12.wi.us.
Charter Fair
Classical School will be participating in a charter fair on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, from 10 am to 1:30pm, at the Community Early Learning Center (CELC). The CELC is located at 313 S. State Street in Appleton. Please share this information with any families you know who may be interested in learning more about Classical School or other charter school options. Other participating schools include Appleton Public Montessori, Foster Elementary Charter School, Fox River Academy, Wisconsin Connections Academy, and Appleton Bilingual School. A larger AASD school fair is planned for Saturday, January 12, 2019, from 10 am to noon, at City Center Plaza in Appleton.
Please also note, we will again be holding Informational Sessions for prospective families on Wednesdays, December 12, 2018; January 9, 2019; and February 6, 2019. These sessions will be held at 6:30 pm, in room 122 at Classical School. The sessions will include a presentation to review the school’s mission and philosophy, time for questions, and the opportunity to view curriculum materials. A tour of the school will also be provided for those interested. Current Classical School families who would like to learn more about the school or share insight with prospective families are encouraged to attend. Please contact Joanne Bielmeier with any questions at bielmeierjoann@aasd.k12.wi.us.
Meet Our Classical School Paraprofessionals
Mrs. Laura Hinkens
Mrs. Sherry King
Mrs. Keri Lenz
Mrs. Lisa Cuff
Mrs. Laura Miller
Our paraprofessionals are so valuable to our program! They help out in kindergarten and first grade classrooms, work with small groups for reading and math, run our library, perform supervision duties on the playground and in the forum during lunch, assist with office duties, work on teacher projects, and much, much more. Please take a minute to thank them for their service and care of our students!
Report Cards
Thanksgiving Break
Change of Clothing for Kindergarten Students
Staff Members' Favorite Things
FUNDRAISING CORNER
DOES YOUR EMPLOYER MATCH DONATIONS? Company matching gift programs give you the opportunity to help direct your company's charitable donations toward our school. Many companies will not match a gift less than $25, but employees are usually entitled to several matches per year, up to several hundred dollars or more. Already made a donation? Not a problem. Most companies will match your gifts for up to 12 months after you've made your donation.
It's easy -- just three simple steps!
Step 1: Follow the link to find out if your company matches donations:
https://www.1800runaway.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/corporate-match-directory.pdf
Step 2: Obtain a matching gift form from your Human Resources office or check your company's website for downloadable forms.
Step 3: Submit the completed form.
Thank you for considering supporting our school and your child's education in this way!
Traffic Flow on Durkee Street
Thank you to all the parents who are using Durkee Street terrace before and after school as a quick drop-off & pick-up spot! We have had a very positive response overall to the success of the traffic flow pattern.
Please remember if you would like to read, text, or work while you wait for your child(ren), you may choose to park in the Einstein park or Einstein school parking lots.
Parents should not be picking up students from the staff parking lots.
Your cooperation is appreciated by all!
From the desk of the school secretary
Cough Drops/Throat Lozenges
With cold and cough season fast approaching, we are asking parents to refrain from sending cough or throat lozenges to school. These small, slippery, hard discs can become a choking hazard for children. For the safety of our students, we ask that these items not be brought to school or kept in the office for student use.Valley Transit
Concordia Language Village
Yearbook Editors Needed (7th-8th grade)
If you are interested in being an editor, you must respond by midnight Friday, November 2, 2018 by emailing Duyen Bagwell at dbagwell@new.rr.com. Please include your name, homeroom, and the reason why you should be considered. You may also choose to sign up in the school office instead of emailing.
Editors will be selected Wednesday, November 7th and an announcement will be made at school at the end of the day. Any late responses after November 2nd will not be considered.
Fall Fest & Book Fair Appreciation
We so appreciate your hard work and the many hours you put in the planning and execution of each event! We also thank the many, many parent and staff volunteers who donated their time to making this an enjoyable night for all. It was great to see so many new parents get involved and, as always, we so appreciate the parents who have been with us through many of these events supporting our efforts and giving of their time and talents.
Check out the pictures from Fall Fest/Book Fair below
Picture Day and Vision Screening Thank You
Thank You for the Conference Dinners
We would also like to thank the many parent volunteers and their families who provided donations for the dinners.
Going on Vacation?
Musical Notes
The 7/8 Band/Choir concert will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 7:30 pm. in the Forum. If any Grade 7/8 student has a conflict, parents must provide written notification to Mrs. Juhl, juhlstacy@aasd.k12.wi.us/Ms. Kottman, kottmanjaclyn@aasd.k12.wi.us at least two weeks prior to the concert or ASAP.
The Kindergarten Fall Recital will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the Forum.
Teacher Newsletters
November Calendar
Thursday, November 1, 2018 Deadline : Pegasus Flyers go home today
Thursday, November 1, 2018 Field Trip : Participating 7th/8th grade students leave for Concordia Language Villages 7 am Cihlar 7:00 AM
Thursday, November 1, 2018 Field Trip: Grade 6 to Point Beach Energy Two Rivers, WI 8:10 AM 1:25 PM
Thursday, November 1, 2018 Meeting : CCSA Board CCSA Board L08 6:30 PM
Friday, November 2, 2018 Deadline : End of Quarter 1
Sunday, November 4, 2018 Info : Daylight Saving Time ends - fall back an hour!
Sunday, November 4, 2018 Info : Students return from Concordia Language Village between 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Monday, November 5, 2018 Info : 2nd Quarter begins
Monday, November 5, 2018 Info : Gimmes begin for grade 2
Monday, November 5, 2018 Info : Gimmes renew for grades 3 - 8
Monday, November 5, 2018 Activity : Lego League Rolando Sanchez L12 3:00 PM 4:30 PM
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Info : Election Day
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Mini-Charter Fair at Community Early Learning Center (CELC) 10:00 AM 1:30 PM
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Info : AASD Late Start ( Classical School does not participate)
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Activity : After School Study Hall Schroeder Rm L08 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Activity : Homework Help VanRyzin,Elms 122,126 3:00 PM - 20 4:00 PM
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Activity : Kidstage L26 3:00 PM 4:00 PM
Thursday, November 8, 2018 Deadline : Pegasus Flyers go home today
Thursday, November 8, 2018 Info: Report cards go home for K-8
Thursday, November 8, 2018 Activity : After School Study Hall Schroeder Rm L08 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Thursday, November 8, 2018 Activity : Homework Help VanRyzin,Elms 122,126 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday, November 8, 2018 Club : We are Classical G.Bomann/Nagreen 112 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday, November 8, 2018 Actvity: Daisy Scout Meeting - Troop 2447 Rm L13 3:00 PM 4:15 PM
Thursday, November 8, 2018 All School Event: Fall Gr-4-6 General Music Concert Forum, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday, November 9, 2018 Info : Veterans Day on Sunday (special observance day Wisconsin state statute)
Saturday, November 10, 2018 Activity : WCDA Singing In Wisconsin (Gr. 5-6 cocurricular) - Kaukauna High School - 4 pm Concert
Monday, November 12, 2018 Deadline : Honor roll posted
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Activity : After School Study Hall Schroeder Rm L08 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Activity : Homework Help VanRyzin,Elms 122,126 N 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Activity : Einstein/Classical Drama Showcase (7-8) 7:30 PM 8:30 PM
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Activity : After School Study Hall Schroeder Rm L08 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Activity : Homework Help VanRyzin,Elms 122,126 3:00 PM - 20 4:00 PM
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Activity : Kidstage L26 3:00 PM 4:00 PM
Thursday, November 15, 2018 Deadline : Pegasus Flyers go home today
Thursday, November 15, 2018 Activity : After School Study Hall Schroeder Rm L08 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Thursday, November 15, 2018 Activity : Homework Help VanRyzin,Elms 122,126 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday, November 15, 2018 All School Event : Fall Band/Choir (7/8) Juhl/Kottman Forum, 7:30 PM 8:30 PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 Info : FORUM USE: Kindergarten Fall Recital from 2:00 - 2:45
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Info : NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 22, 2018 Info : NO SCHOOL , Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 23, 2018 Info : NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Activity : After School Study Hall Schroeder Rm L08 N 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Activity : Homework Help VanRyzin,Elms 122,126 N 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Activity : After School Study Hall Schroeder Rm L08 3:00 PM 3:50 PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Activity : Homework Help VanRyzin,Elms 122,126 3:00 PM - 20 4:00 PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Activity : Kidstage L26 3:00 PM 4:00 PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Forum Use : Girl Scout Meeting Forum 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 29, 2018 Activity : After School Study Hall Schroeder Rm L08 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Thursday, November 29, 2018 Activity : Homework Help VanRyzin,Elms 122,126 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM