Rocket Roundup
May 31, 2023
Message From Dr. Pfeiffer
It's safe to say there has never been a finish to the school year quite like this one. However, despite all the packing and boxes stacked around our buildings, you have continued to put your students first and have done a remarkable job!
For many of you moving into new buildings, I know this past month has been challenging. Change is never easy and the magnitude of this shift is one we have never experienced in our District. What I appreciated about recent conversations were the memories, surprised findings, sentiments and laughter shared. These moments will follow no matter what building you are in. Most importantly, there will be colleagues and friends with you every step of the way prepared to make new memories together.
For everyone, the next few months will be unprecedented in our District. I can't wait to see and feel the excitement among our students, families and all of you next fall. If you want any help over the summer, please don’t hesitate to call on District Office staff.
Thank you for another amazing school year and all you do for our children. As stated in so many ways, we are so fortunate to have such a tremendous staff. Please find time to relax this summer and take time for yourself.
We began this school year expressing the importance of believing in yourself. Continue to kindle that flame and the relationships you have nurtured. It's hard to believe the next time many of us will see each other will be in the auditorium of our new high school for convocation on August 29! I look forward to seeing you then. Thanks for a great year and have a wonderful summer!
Rocket Roundup Summer Editions
Shattuck Open House Set for June 4
The public is invited to celebrate Shattuck School for the final time with an open house on Sunday, June 4 from 1-3 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to take a self-guided tour of the school that will host students for the last day of school on May 31.
There is no need to register in advance and people are welcome to arrive anytime in the two-hour window. Items or memorabilia will not be available for sale or to be taken from the property.
Dongles Stay in Classrooms
Previously, you may have heard from your building to take your classroom dongle home with you over the summer. This has changed and we will need the dongles to stay in the classroom this summer. Keeping these dongles in the classroom will help support summer school and help us get classrooms set up more quickly.
The only devices you should take with you over the summer are your MacBook Air and your charger.
Hang Onto Those Wellness Premiums
Remember that you have until August 31 to reach Silver Status in the Go365 Wellness Program to keep or capture the District's lower, Wellness Premium for health insurance. There are a variety of ways to earn this status. Please click here for ideas on what you can do over the summer break to make sure you reach Silver Status. Becky Frakes is available (at x10108) to answer your questions.
Non-Certified Job Vacancies for 2023-24
Non-certified job vacancies due to retirements, resignations or changed assignments are in the link below. If you are interested in making a change for next year (or sooner), please complete the form and press "submit," so that we can note your interest. Be sure to indicate the specific job that interests you by checking the box next to each listing. Shortly after this internal posting goes live, the vacancies will be posted on WECAN.
Some things you should take into consideration if you are seeking a transfer:
1. You will only be considered for a transfer for the amount of time a job remains listed on our form, usually just a week.
2. You need to inform your current principal/supervisor that you are considering a transfer.
3. You will only be considered for transfer two times for a given school year.
4. Employees with an in-progress improvement plan on file are not eligible for transfer.
The District appreciates your service!
Click here to view current vacancies. If you have questions, please contact the HR Office.
Certified Job Vacancies for 2023-24
Certified job vacancies due to retirements, resignations or changed assignments are in the link below. If you are interested in making a change for next year, please complete the form and press "submit," so that we can note your interest. Be sure to indicate the job that interests you. Shortly after this internal posting goes live, the vacancies will be posted on WECAN.
Some things you should take into consideration if you are seeking a transfer:
1. You will only be considered for a transfer for the amount of time a job remains listed on our form, usually just over a week.
2. You need to inform your current principal that you are considering a transfer.
3. You will only be considered for transfer two times for a given school year.
4. Teachers with an in-progress improvement plan on file are not eligible for transfer.
Thank you for all you do!
Click here to view current job vacancies. If you have any questions, please contact the HR office.
Free Lunches Offered for Students in June
Free lunches will be accompanied by live entertainment, dress up days and prizes at three locations during June through the Neenah Joint School District lunch program.
From June 5-30, lunches will be available Monday through Friday at Taft and Tullar Elementary Schools. Lunch will be served from 11-11:30 a.m. for summer school students and their siblings. Anyone 18 and under who resides in the District boundaries is welcome to attend from 11:30-11:45 a.m. All District children aged 0-18 may also get a free lunch at the Neenah Public Library from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunches at all locations must be consumed on site.
The school lunchrooms will feature live entertainment from high school students on most Monday, Wednesday and Friday dates. Members of our local fire and police departments will visit on some Tuesday and Thursday dates. Fridays will be "Freezie Fridays" with 100% frozen fruit slushies offered. There will be dress up days and prizes awarded once per week, including a four-pack of Wisconsin Herd basketball tickets. On Mondays, students will be able to take books from the school library and then come to the cafeteria for lunch.
Atlas Science Center Welcomes Teachers This Summer
EAA Offers Teacher Day on July 28
Appleton Downtown Hosts Educator Appreciation Night on June 8
Appleton Downtown, Inc. will be celebrating educators with a special concert appreciation night on Thursday, June 8 at Jones Park in Appleton.
The event runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and features a performance from local band Road Trip. All NJSD staff who show their staff ID will receive a free wristband and drink ticket. The event will also feature food trucks from local vendors.
NJSD Offer for Ain't Too Proud Extended to June 15
A showing of Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations is available for NJSD staff at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. The show is set for Sunday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. Click here for more information about the show. The offer for the promotion has been extended to June 15.
This Week in NJSD Activities
Wednesday, May 31
Girls Lacrosse, State Playoffs at Bay Port
Thursday, June 1
Boys Tennis, WIAA Individual State Meet (at Madison)
Boys Lacrosse, State Playoffs Home vs. Whitefish Bay, 7 p.m. (Rocket Stadium)
Friday, June 2
Boys Tennis, WIAA Individual State Meet (at Madison)
Boys and Girls Track and Field, WIAA State Meet (at La Crosse)
Girls Lacrosse, State Playoffs at Hudson
Saturday, June 3
Boys Tennis, WIAA Individual State Meet (at Madison)
Boys and Girls Track and Field, WIAA State Meet (at La Crosse)
Boys Lacrosse, State Playoffs Home vs. Kimberly or Arrowhead, 1:30 p.m. (Rocket Stadium)
Friday, June 9
Boys Tennis, WIAA Quarterfinals vs. Brookfield Central, 3:30 p.m. (at Madison)
Saturday, June 10
Boys Tennis, WIAA Team State Meet (at Madison)