Ixonia Elementary School
September 4, 2020 - Falcon Flyer
First week!
Thank you families for trusting with us in the decisions we made for a safe return and thank you for partnering with us to make sure we had successful routines in place for transportation, masks, supplies, etc. We hope your kids have come home with positive things to say about being back to school.
Such a great first week! I'm sure we will have our hiccups in the weeks/months ahead, but we are all a team and are working hard to maintain a safe, positive environment with our kids in school.
Enjoy the long weekend and "stay safe so we can stay open!"
-Stacy Yearling, Ixonia Principal
NEW PICK-UP & DROP-OFF PROCEDURES
NEW: Just a couple other tips to keep the end of day pick-up moving swiftly:
- Please be mindful about where you stop your vehicle on North Street waiting to come into the parking lot. We want to make sure we are keeping resident's driveways clear in the case they need to get in/out.
- We understand you may have a need to leave your vehicle to buckle your child in a carseat/booster. If you're comfortable, you can pull around curve of the drive, past the shed, to get out to buckle and not feel as rushed. If you'd rather stay in the line, please just be careful getting out with cars possibly passing you on the left.
Tips from the email sent earlier this week:
- When you pick up, please place the card on your visor or in the right corner of your windshield. Seeing your last name will allow us to get students prepared to get into your vehicle and move the process along more quickly.
- While our gate will be open earlier in the morning, please hold your child in the vehicle until 8:20.
- If you are changing your after-school plans, you must let your teacher know or submit the form in the Falcon Flyer. Otherwise, we may send the bus on before we know you are here.
- As you drive in, please stay as much to right as possible. When you get to the main playground area, please pull tight to the yellow line. Daycare vans or other special transportation may need to pass you.
- When you arrive, please pull up as far as you can allowing other cars to pull up behind you. This will get vehicles off the road backing up traffic.
- Please try not to get out of your vehicle as cars might be passing you on the left side and we won’t want any injuries.
- If your car is loaded, you may pull out into the left passing lane and proceed out of the line.
Picking Up or Dropping Off in the Middle of the Day
Once you arrive at school,
- Enter vestibule using the main doors
- Sign in/sign out your child using the clipboard located on the table
- Wait there and we will have your child come to you
Library Past Due Fees during COVID
We will resume a modified library check-out process at Ixonia Elementary School starting the week of September 14.
Free & Reduced Meal Program
OASD Free & Reduced Meals Program
All OASD students have access to our food service program and meals every school day. Many families may also qualify for reduced price or free school meals for their children.
Click this link for the full packet of information and required application forms. Free and reduced meal applications are due before October 1, 2020, for the 2020-21 school year.
Please note – a new application is required for every school year. If you participated in the free and reduced meal program last school year, please submit a new application for 2020-21.
For more information on the free or reduced-price meals program, please visit www.oasd.org/FoodService and look for the Free & Reduced Meal Information drop-down.
Shoes that Fit
Blessings in a Backpack
Medication Drop-Off
Mask Donations for Students
If you are able to donate any masks, please reach out to Ms. Childs at childsc@oasd.org . Thank you for your help!
Ixonia is a Peanut & Tree Nut Free
Peanut & Tree Nut Free Snack Ideas
Substitute Teachers & Paras Needed
Every year we are in need of substitutes to fill in when teachers are out of the classroom. With the upcoming school year being one that will potentially challenge us to fill our classrooms, I ask for you to consider substitute teaching! It really can be a part of the solution to help our schools stay open. We are in need:
- Classroom teacher subs (which require a 2- or 4-year degree) – $125/day
- Paraprofessional subs (which require a high school diploma) – $13/hour
Subbing is a great part-time job as it offers daily flexibility and allows you to choose your preferred location and frequency of work! Even subbing one day per week would be a huge help.
Attached below is information regarding subbing in the Oconomowoc School District. Substitute teacher training & a DPI license is required to help you feel prepared for this position. (Training is NOT required for paraprofessional subs.) There are a variety of training options available in our area, but here is some information on an online program for $100. https://www.cesa6.org/services/substitute-teachers/ The district will reimburse all candidates for the costs of their DPI license.
To help us get a sense of those who may be interested, please fill out this interest form: https://forms.gle/jsei8a23VoFAUPN28.
Questions can be directed to our HR department, which can be found on the flyer. FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS WHO MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED!
Calendar
You will find this link in every Weekly Falcon Flyer. We hope you find this helpful!
Birthday Celebrations
We will still be celebrating all students on their birthdays and half birthdays with an announcement in the morning, sticker and pencils as well as individual classroom acknowledgements.
In order to keep our environment as safe as possible, we will not be having any birthday food treats or other items distributed that are brought from home.
Virtual PTO Meeting This Coming Thursday, September 6th!
You are Invited!
Topic: Ixonia Elementary Virtual PTO Meeting
Time: September 10, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87659853088?pwd=Ymo3OFZtTTMyaTZJcWRmMGpjRmFOQT09
Meeting ID: 876 5985 3088
Passcode: Ixonia
Student's Pick Up Schedule Changes
Work for OASD - Part-time Custodians Needed!
Community Info
Calm, Cool, Capable Workshop - FREE for 4th-7th Graders
Gals on the Go Project and Gals Institute is excited to provide a FREE workshop sponsored by the OAF for 4th-7th graders, to Oconomowoc families. This fun, interactive virtual "workshop in a box" helps 9-12 year olds of age learn tips and tools to build resiliency and self-esteem. The timing is flexible to a families' schedules as it's self-guided. Our registration is rolling on an ongoing basis. Once we fill a "class" of 15, we will start a new group. We have already had registrations, but can take many more. This would be beneficial to offer to your students on how to remain calm in times of anxiety, build healthy relationships, and increase self confidence, especially during this challenging time for all of us. This would be great for weekends, evenings, or as part of students' CPR time.
For more information please see the video below.
To register click HERE
Upcoming Events
- NO SCHOOL (Labor Day) - September 7th
- PTO Meeting - September 10th
- NO SCHOOL - October 2nd
- PTO Meeting - October 8th
- Picture Re-take Day - October 20th
- No 4K - October 2nd
- NO SCHOOL - October 23rd
Volunteer & Chaperone Background Checks
Would you like to volunteer or chaperone a field trip at the school? All school volunteers must pass a background check prior to volunteering.
The Oconomowoc Area School District is now using SecureVolunteer to process criminal background checks for volunteers. All volunteers must be screened prior to volunteering for a school event or in a building.
SecureVolunteer is a completely web-based/paperless system. BIB takes personal data security and privacy very seriously and has instituted safeguards to protect personal data.
Background checks are good for 3 years.
Thank you for volunteering in the Oconomowoc Area School District. We appreciate YOU!
Click HERE to start!
Ixonia Elementary School
Ixonia's school day runs from 8:40 am - 3:40 pm. Students are encouraged to be at school by 8:30, but not before 8:25 am, as no outdoor supervision is available before that time. If your child will be absent from school, please contact our attendance line at 262-560-8402.
Email: Ixonia@oasd.org
Website: www.oasd.k12.wi.us/
Location: N8425 North Street, Ixonia, WI, United States
Phone: 262-560-8405
Facebook: www.facebook.com/IxoniaElementary/
Twitter: @IxoniaOASD