Hello Gator Families!
It is bittersweet to be sending the final newsletter of the year. Thinking back to the first one, I remember feeling so unsure and honestly a little scared of our return to school. With all of the changes to the schedule and new protocols for safety, I wondered how long it would take for all of us to adjust. As always, your children wowed me with their flexibility, understanding, and perserverence to be safe and still manage to have fun at school! This year has been full of interesting things, but one thing remains constant- the students shine through it all. They are focused, creative, engaged, and always fun! Most importantly though, they are kind. I can always count on them to include me on their team at recess or in the classroom, to dance with me at our assemblies, or to pull me around on my holiday sleigh. I can always count on them to do that for each other too. I look forward to seeing your students each day and wish all of you a great, fun-filled summer!
Please see below for updates and reminders. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact me anytime!
Jennifer Potter
Principal
Boys and Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County is gearing up for a fun and safe summer at all of our locations! We wanted to make sure you’re aware of the opportunities and services at our two sites within the West Bend School District. We have a site in West Bend, just across the street from Regner Park, and a site in Jackson that operates out of the Jackson Community Center!
Each and everyday the Club will provide youth with options of activities, programs, and field trips for youth to participate in. We will continue to follow various guidelines and procedures to ensure that we are supporting youth from a health standpoint as well!
Our fees are affordable, and if you still need financial support, we can help!
To find out more about summer, check out the attached summer guides included or visit our Summer 2021 web page: https://www.wcbgc.org/summer
Chromebooks
The West Bend School District’s 1:1 device program includes a rotation of grade levels turning in their Chromebooks at the end of the school year for return, replacement, or reconfiguration. This means that other students will keep their Chromebook at home over the summer.
Schools and teachers will work with students in grades 12, 11, 8, and 4 to return Chromebooks on June 3 or 4 or when summer school is complete if they are enrolled. All other students will keep their Chromebook and charger for the summer.
The Chromebooks will continue to have the same security features and students are expected to follow school technology expectations. Purchased technology insurance for the 20-21 school year applies for the summer. If tech support is needed, email supporttech@wbsd-schools.org.
Please go to the website to get details on maintaining the Chromebook during the summer and how WBVA students in grades 4, 8, 11, and 12 return Chromebooks and hotspots.
https://www.west-bend.k12.wi.us/1/news/14770-Some+Must+Turn+in+Chromebooks.html
Virtual Mindfulness Room
Please remind your child they can always visit Ms. Becker's virtual mindfulness room this summer! There are great opportunities to participate in fun, mindful activities on this site.
The Wisconsin RtI Center has awarded Green Tree a level Silver for our work around building behavior expectations. This equitable system helps increase consistency of instruction, enhances staff skills, proactively provides supports for all learners, and builds stronger relationships. We are proud of our work and the recognition of our efforts!
Tentatively we have the following dates scheduled for the beginning of the school year:
Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 - Picture Day from 3-7pm
Thursday, August 26th, 2021 - Meet and Greet and supply drop off from 4:15 - 5:15pm
September 1st, 2021 - First Day of School
Thursday, September 9th, 2021 - Title I Parent Information Night TBD
It is bittersweet to be sending the final newsletter of the year. Thinking back to the first one, I remember feeling so unsure and honestly a little scared of our return to school. With all of the changes to the schedule and new protocols for safety, I wondered how long it would take for all of us to adjust. As always, your children wowed me with their flexibility, understanding, and perserverence to be safe and still manage to have fun at school! This year has been full of interesting things, but one thing remains constant- the students shine through it all. They are focused, creative, engaged, and always fun! Most importantly though, they are kind. I can always count on them to include me on their team at recess or in the classroom, to dance with me at our assemblies, or to pull me around on my holiday sleigh. I can always count on them to do that for each other too. I look forward to seeing your students each day and wish all of you a great, fun-filled summer!
Please see below for updates and reminders. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact me anytime!
Jennifer Potter
Principal
Summer Opportunities
West Bend Library Summer Reading Program
Summer Spanish Classes
Casa Guadalupe Education Center is excited to offer Summer Spanish Camps for Kids ages 4-11 again this year in West Bend! Our qualified Spanish instructor has been teaching these fun camps for 9 years and we always hear wonderful feedback from participating families. Please see attached a promotional flyer in English and Spanish.
Boys and Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County is gearing up for a fun and safe summer at all of our locations! We wanted to make sure you’re aware of the opportunities and services at our two sites within the West Bend School District. We have a site in West Bend, just across the street from Regner Park, and a site in Jackson that operates out of the Jackson Community Center!
Each and everyday the Club will provide youth with options of activities, programs, and field trips for youth to participate in. We will continue to follow various guidelines and procedures to ensure that we are supporting youth from a health standpoint as well!
Our fees are affordable, and if you still need financial support, we can help!
To find out more about summer, check out the attached summer guides included or visit our Summer 2021 web page: https://www.wcbgc.org/summer
District Information
Kindergarten Jumpstart
The West Bend School District invites you to register your child for Kindergarten Jumpstart. This program gives students entering 5 year old Kindergarten the opportunity to spend time in their elementary school and be introduced to the building and some of the kindergarten routines before the first day of school. Jumpstart will take place at your child's elementary school on Thursday, August 19th from 8:30am-11:30am. Bussing will not be available for this event. Please fill out this form to indicate your child's attendance at this event. The form due date has been extended. Thank you for considering this event for your child! Please register at this link: Kinder JumpstartChromebooks
The West Bend School District’s 1:1 device program includes a rotation of grade levels turning in their Chromebooks at the end of the school year for return, replacement, or reconfiguration. This means that other students will keep their Chromebook at home over the summer.
Schools and teachers will work with students in grades 12, 11, 8, and 4 to return Chromebooks on June 3 or 4 or when summer school is complete if they are enrolled. All other students will keep their Chromebook and charger for the summer.
The Chromebooks will continue to have the same security features and students are expected to follow school technology expectations. Purchased technology insurance for the 20-21 school year applies for the summer. If tech support is needed, email supporttech@wbsd-schools.org.
Please go to the website to get details on maintaining the Chromebook during the summer and how WBVA students in grades 4, 8, 11, and 12 return Chromebooks and hotspots.
https://www.west-bend.k12.wi.us/1/news/14770-Some+Must+Turn+in+Chromebooks.html
Virtual Mindfulness Room
Please remind your child they can always visit Ms. Becker's virtual mindfulness room this summer! There are great opportunities to participate in fun, mindful activities on this site.
Celebrations
Tentative Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 - Picture Day from 3-7pm
Thursday, August 26th, 2021 - Meet and Greet and supply drop off from 4:15 - 5:15pm
September 1st, 2021 - First Day of School
Thursday, September 9th, 2021 - Title I Parent Information Night TBD
Have a wonderful summer break!