Just a reminder:
Just a reminder: Noon dismissal for elementary only on Friday, January 20
Student Council Spirit Day
Thursday, January 19
Wear your favorite hat to school!
Janssen Elementary School Family Newsletter
Janssen Journal January Issue, 2017
Dates to Remember: January 20 12:00 Dismissal 20 End of Quarter 20 Science Fair 20 & 21 PTO Craft-oRama February 3 2:00 Dismissal 17 No School 20 PTO Mtg. @ 6:00— LMC Concert Info. Feb.8, 5K Concert @ 12:45 Mar.16, Gr.3 & 4 Spring Concert
BACKGROUND CHECKS If you are interested in volunteering at school, whether in your child’s classroom or chaperoning a field trip, you need to have a completed background check form on file with the school district. Please keep in mind that these take 2 weeks to complete. If you are not sure if you have a completed check on file or if you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Dear Janssen School Community, Happy New Year! Our students welcomed in 2017 by coming back to school with a readiness to learn and a willingness to do #TheJanssenWay. Our classrooms and community circles were filled with students sharing their fun-filled experiences from winter break. The sharing of these experiences continued during our lunch and recess times. The happiness that our students brought back with them could light up an entire skyscraper. It was contagious! Everywhere I walked, I witnessed happiness--students working in small groups, staff collaborating with each other, volunteers helping in classrooms, and parents/grandparents picking up children at the end of the day. This is such a great way to start the year! With January comes the end of Semester I and progress reports. Our teachers are assessing student learning to share with you your child’s progress towards their learning goals. An area of focus from each grade level is having our students be successful problem solvers--whether by breaking down story problems in math or reading through a text to make meaning of an author’s message. You will have access to your child’s progress report for semester one by the end of this month. Because of the frequent conversations between parent and teacher throughout the semester, progress reports will help confirm what your child can do and with what he/she may struggle. A great thing to share with you that is happing this month: our annual science fair. Our scientists are putting their final touches on their experiments. Because of their curiosity, creativity, problem solving and collaboration, our students are discovering and/or uncovering science concepts. Thank you to all staff and parents for their support in making the science fair a time for our students to practice being scientists.
Finally, another big thank you to our families when dropping off and picking up our students. You are very conscientious to weather conditions and make the effort to slow down and watch for pedestrians. Safety should always be on our minds. This is another example of...we are better when we work together. To a great 2017! Sincerely, Hercules Nikolaou, Ph.D. Janssen Elementary School Principal
Check us out: www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/schools/janssen-elementary, Twitter: @JanssenElem, PTO: http://janssenelementarypto.shutterfly.com
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS
Please be aware that emergency medications that are provided for use during the school day will not be accessible before or after school hours. Parents and students must plan ahead to have emergency medication available during school activities such as clubs and sports. If an emergency arises and a student does not have their emergency medication available, 911 will be called. JANSSEN WAY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Every Monday morning during Morning Paws, we have 5 random drawings, four for students and one for a staff member. Please see below for a list of the selected individuals... The Principal Chair The student drawn for the Principal chair gets a special chair to sit in during their week instead of the regular classroom chair. Previous winners are: 1/3/17—Prestyn, Mrs. Nelson; 12/19— Maxwell, Mrs. Frost; 12/12—George, Mrs. Paradiso Bulldog Staff Member of the Week The staff member gets a special treat and a special lunch. Previous Winners are: 1/3— Mrs. Welch; 12/19—Mrs. Halbach; 12/12—Mrs. Scholz Dog Bone Winners These winners pick from: lunch with Dr. Nikolaou, lunch with Miss McCormick, prize from the office, read with Miss Christina, and help with lunch recess. Previous winners are: 1/3— Matthew, Ms. Schmitz, Grayson, Mrs. Stonger; 12/19—Reid, Mrs. Ristau, Scarlett & Ella, Mrs. Stonger; 12/12—Malakai & Wren, Ms. Schmitz, Becky, Mrs. Hacker
JANSSEN COUNSELOR CORNER Happy January Janssen Families, Here are some updates from your friendly neighborhood School Counselor: Life Skills Kindergarten and First Grade: These grades have been working on identifying feelings in others and the clues our face and bodies give that show feelings. We have also been talking about how we can show kindness and help others that are having strong feelings. 2nd-4th Grade: In these grade we have been discussing how everyone has differences, which make us unique and also gives us different perspectives. We have been discussing ways to work with friends who might have different perspectives or different preferences. We have been focusing on empathy and putting ourselves in other people’s shoes. Empathy helps us understand others and helps to solve problems as they arise. Mindful Moments With all grades, I have been trying to work mindful moments into the end of each of our Life Skills lessons. During mindful moments we take a quiet couple of minutes to focus on one sound, thought, or feeling, using a program such as Mind Yeti (https://www.mindyeti.com). This helps to calm our busy minds and gives the student skills for when they need to focus at school, when they are overwhelmed or when they are having strong feelings. With our busy days it has been nice to take a minute to breathe! I hope everyone had safe, happy, and stress-free holidays. As always if you have any questions or concerns about your child, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Ms. McCormick :) [email protected]
The Kimberly Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its student programs and activities
420 Wallace Street, Combined Locks, WI 54113
920-788-7915
Soccer Registration To Register: Go to kasasoccer.org and click on “Registration”
Reminder – A late fee will be applied as of February 1, 2017 Registration is now open for Kimberly Area Soccer Association Recreational Team Players. Teams will be formed for ages four through adults playing during the summer of 2017. Player’s wishing to join our Spring Academy Program may also register at this time. IF YOU PLAYED FALL ACADEMY, THERE IS NO NEED TO REREGISTER. For players ages 4 & 5, the fee is $50 for the season. The fee for older recreational team players will be $80 until January 31, 2017. A $20 late fee will be added on February 1, 2017 for players (U7 to U19). For more information see our website under ”Programs” or contact a KASA Registrar at [email protected]
2017 Jogging 4 Janssen Family Fun Run & Crazy Course
Saturday March 4, 2017 - 9:30 AM (Enter through front doors to check-in at table and then meet in small gym) Is this recent cold snap keeping your kids indoors and starting to drive everyone in your house crazy? Would your family love just one chance to run the halls of the school? Does your family like obstacle courses/stations? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, the Janssen PTO has the perfect event for your family right around the corner. The 4th annual Jogging 4 Janssen Family Fun Run & Crazy Course will take place right at the Janssen school. The event is meant to bring the children and families of the community together to be more active and promote a healthy lifestyle. What a better way to do just that than by running the halls of the school, climbing the rock wall, completing fun stations and making it through wacky obstacles. This event is for the entire family: Parents, Aunts, Uncles, Grandmas, Grandpas and especially kids. All participants will run, jog or walk through our family friendly course. There will be a few obstacles along the way, but they will be geared for the children and not too strenuous for adults. Parents are encouraged to participate along with their children. If participating in this event, return a waiver for EACH participant, along with the registration fee, in an envelope to the school office by Thursday, February 23, 2017. The registration fee is $5 per family this year. Each of the kids that participate will get a finishing prize. Additional registration forms are available on the PTO facebook page, near PTO bulletin board or in the office. Questions can be directed to Joy Sams at [email protected] or (920) 819-5431.
Jogging 4 Janssen 2017 Registration & Waiver Name: ____________________________________________________ Age: ________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________Email: ______________________________________ Teachers Name: _________________________________________________________________ Waiver - Must be signed to participate: I know that running/walking is potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I hereby assume the risk of any injury and I for myself and my heirs, executors and administrators, waive any and all rights, claims, and damages I may have against the directors of the Jogging 4 Janssen, the sponsors, coordination groups, Kimberly Area School District, volunteers, Janssen personnel, and all others in any way connected with the event.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________ Date: __________
Jogging 4 Janssen 2017 Registration & Waiver Name: ____________________________________________________ Age: ________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Teachers Name: _________________________________________________________________ Waiver - Must be signed to participate: I know that running/walking is potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I hereby assume the risk of any injury and I for myself and my heirs, executors and administrators, waive any and all rights, claims, and damages I may have against the directors of the Jogging 4 Janssen, the sponsors, coordination groups, Kimberly Area School District, volunteers, Janssen personnel, and all others in any way connected with the event.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________ Date: __________
Jogging 4 Janssen 2017 Registration & Waiver Name: ____________________________________________________ Age :________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Teachers Name: _________________________________________________________________ Waiver - Must be signed to participate: I know that running/walking is potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I hereby assume the risk of any injury and I for myself and my heirs, executors and administrators, waive any and all rights, claims, and damages I may have against the directors of the Jogging 4 Janssen, the sponsors, coordination groups, Kimberly Area School District, volunteers, Janssen personnel, and all others in any way connected with the event.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________ Date: __________
Jogging 4 Janssen 2017 Registration & Waiver Name: ____________________________________________________ Age: ________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Teachers Name: _________________________________________________________________ Waiver - Must be signed to participate: I know that running/walking is potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I hereby assume the risk of any injury and I for myself and my heirs, executors and administrators, waive any and all rights, claims, and damages I may have against the directors of the Jogging 4 Janssen, the sponsors, coordination groups, Kimberly Area School District, volunteers, Janssen personnel, and all others in any way connected with the event.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________ Date: __________
Janssen 4th Annual Read-A-Thon is coming!!! Are you ready for the fun? Jill Gruber and I have already been working on the upcoming 4th Annual Read-A-Thon that Janssen will have on Friday, 3/17/17. Yes it is only 2 months away!! This year will be our last year as our youngest children will be finishing up at Janssen, so we are looking for someone that would like to be involved in getting ready for the event and continue this magical day of reading for our kids and teachers. In the past 3 years we have raised over $13,000 for our schools literacy program and we would love to raise even more this year for our teachers! It really is a day that everyone gets something out of! We have loved doing it for the school! If you are interested please contact me, Jen Pontow, [email protected] or call me 920-540-6127 and we can tell you more about it what we do and get you involved!
CRAFT-O-RAMA Jan 20, 5PM to 11PM & Jan 21, 9AM to 10PM If you scrapbook, make cards, knit, crochet, sew, paint or can sling a hot glue gun, grab your gear & come create with us at Craft-O-Rama!
All Creators are welcome to attend, so bring your Friends* & Family* and join us at Janssen Elementary School in the small gym for this year’s Craft-O-Rama. $40/per person for both days, or $15/per person for Fri only and $30/per person for Sat only. Food is provided, but you bring the FUN…hope to see you there.
*Each participant needs to provide their own form to attend. Please return the bottom of this registration form along with your payment to Janssen Elementary School, on or before Monday, Jan 16, 2017. If you need more info, please contact Craft-O-Rama Chair, Alissa Henrickson (920) 858-9393 or [email protected] Cut here
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CRAFT-O-RAMA Registration Make checks payable to the Janssen PTO, and return this portion to Janssen Elementary School by Mon, Jan 16, 2017.
Name: _____________________________________________________________ Circle one: Do you have a Janssen Student?
Yes / No
If No, which parent are you attending with: ________________________________ Phone: ____________________ E-mail: ___________________________________ Circle one: Fri & Sat $40 / Fri ONLY $15 / Sat ONLY $30 Total $______________
Student Council Spirit Day
Thursday, January 19
Wear your favorite hat to school!
Janssen Elementary School Family Newsletter
Janssen Journal January Issue, 2017
Dates to Remember: January 20 12:00 Dismissal 20 End of Quarter 20 Science Fair 20 & 21 PTO Craft-oRama February 3 2:00 Dismissal 17 No School 20 PTO Mtg. @ 6:00— LMC Concert Info. Feb.8, 5K Concert @ 12:45 Mar.16, Gr.3 & 4 Spring Concert
BACKGROUND CHECKS If you are interested in volunteering at school, whether in your child’s classroom or chaperoning a field trip, you need to have a completed background check form on file with the school district. Please keep in mind that these take 2 weeks to complete. If you are not sure if you have a completed check on file or if you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Dear Janssen School Community, Happy New Year! Our students welcomed in 2017 by coming back to school with a readiness to learn and a willingness to do #TheJanssenWay. Our classrooms and community circles were filled with students sharing their fun-filled experiences from winter break. The sharing of these experiences continued during our lunch and recess times. The happiness that our students brought back with them could light up an entire skyscraper. It was contagious! Everywhere I walked, I witnessed happiness--students working in small groups, staff collaborating with each other, volunteers helping in classrooms, and parents/grandparents picking up children at the end of the day. This is such a great way to start the year! With January comes the end of Semester I and progress reports. Our teachers are assessing student learning to share with you your child’s progress towards their learning goals. An area of focus from each grade level is having our students be successful problem solvers--whether by breaking down story problems in math or reading through a text to make meaning of an author’s message. You will have access to your child’s progress report for semester one by the end of this month. Because of the frequent conversations between parent and teacher throughout the semester, progress reports will help confirm what your child can do and with what he/she may struggle. A great thing to share with you that is happing this month: our annual science fair. Our scientists are putting their final touches on their experiments. Because of their curiosity, creativity, problem solving and collaboration, our students are discovering and/or uncovering science concepts. Thank you to all staff and parents for their support in making the science fair a time for our students to practice being scientists.
Finally, another big thank you to our families when dropping off and picking up our students. You are very conscientious to weather conditions and make the effort to slow down and watch for pedestrians. Safety should always be on our minds. This is another example of...we are better when we work together. To a great 2017! Sincerely, Hercules Nikolaou, Ph.D. Janssen Elementary School Principal
Check us out: www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/schools/janssen-elementary, Twitter: @JanssenElem, PTO: http://janssenelementarypto.shutterfly.com
EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS
Please be aware that emergency medications that are provided for use during the school day will not be accessible before or after school hours. Parents and students must plan ahead to have emergency medication available during school activities such as clubs and sports. If an emergency arises and a student does not have their emergency medication available, 911 will be called. JANSSEN WAY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Every Monday morning during Morning Paws, we have 5 random drawings, four for students and one for a staff member. Please see below for a list of the selected individuals... The Principal Chair The student drawn for the Principal chair gets a special chair to sit in during their week instead of the regular classroom chair. Previous winners are: 1/3/17—Prestyn, Mrs. Nelson; 12/19— Maxwell, Mrs. Frost; 12/12—George, Mrs. Paradiso Bulldog Staff Member of the Week The staff member gets a special treat and a special lunch. Previous Winners are: 1/3— Mrs. Welch; 12/19—Mrs. Halbach; 12/12—Mrs. Scholz Dog Bone Winners These winners pick from: lunch with Dr. Nikolaou, lunch with Miss McCormick, prize from the office, read with Miss Christina, and help with lunch recess. Previous winners are: 1/3— Matthew, Ms. Schmitz, Grayson, Mrs. Stonger; 12/19—Reid, Mrs. Ristau, Scarlett & Ella, Mrs. Stonger; 12/12—Malakai & Wren, Ms. Schmitz, Becky, Mrs. Hacker
JANSSEN COUNSELOR CORNER Happy January Janssen Families, Here are some updates from your friendly neighborhood School Counselor: Life Skills Kindergarten and First Grade: These grades have been working on identifying feelings in others and the clues our face and bodies give that show feelings. We have also been talking about how we can show kindness and help others that are having strong feelings. 2nd-4th Grade: In these grade we have been discussing how everyone has differences, which make us unique and also gives us different perspectives. We have been discussing ways to work with friends who might have different perspectives or different preferences. We have been focusing on empathy and putting ourselves in other people’s shoes. Empathy helps us understand others and helps to solve problems as they arise. Mindful Moments With all grades, I have been trying to work mindful moments into the end of each of our Life Skills lessons. During mindful moments we take a quiet couple of minutes to focus on one sound, thought, or feeling, using a program such as Mind Yeti (https://www.mindyeti.com). This helps to calm our busy minds and gives the student skills for when they need to focus at school, when they are overwhelmed or when they are having strong feelings. With our busy days it has been nice to take a minute to breathe! I hope everyone had safe, happy, and stress-free holidays. As always if you have any questions or concerns about your child, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Ms. McCormick :) [email protected]
The Kimberly Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its student programs and activities
420 Wallace Street, Combined Locks, WI 54113
920-788-7915
Soccer Registration To Register: Go to kasasoccer.org and click on “Registration”
Reminder – A late fee will be applied as of February 1, 2017 Registration is now open for Kimberly Area Soccer Association Recreational Team Players. Teams will be formed for ages four through adults playing during the summer of 2017. Player’s wishing to join our Spring Academy Program may also register at this time. IF YOU PLAYED FALL ACADEMY, THERE IS NO NEED TO REREGISTER. For players ages 4 & 5, the fee is $50 for the season. The fee for older recreational team players will be $80 until January 31, 2017. A $20 late fee will be added on February 1, 2017 for players (U7 to U19). For more information see our website under ”Programs” or contact a KASA Registrar at [email protected]
2017 Jogging 4 Janssen Family Fun Run & Crazy Course
Saturday March 4, 2017 - 9:30 AM (Enter through front doors to check-in at table and then meet in small gym) Is this recent cold snap keeping your kids indoors and starting to drive everyone in your house crazy? Would your family love just one chance to run the halls of the school? Does your family like obstacle courses/stations? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, the Janssen PTO has the perfect event for your family right around the corner. The 4th annual Jogging 4 Janssen Family Fun Run & Crazy Course will take place right at the Janssen school. The event is meant to bring the children and families of the community together to be more active and promote a healthy lifestyle. What a better way to do just that than by running the halls of the school, climbing the rock wall, completing fun stations and making it through wacky obstacles. This event is for the entire family: Parents, Aunts, Uncles, Grandmas, Grandpas and especially kids. All participants will run, jog or walk through our family friendly course. There will be a few obstacles along the way, but they will be geared for the children and not too strenuous for adults. Parents are encouraged to participate along with their children. If participating in this event, return a waiver for EACH participant, along with the registration fee, in an envelope to the school office by Thursday, February 23, 2017. The registration fee is $5 per family this year. Each of the kids that participate will get a finishing prize. Additional registration forms are available on the PTO facebook page, near PTO bulletin board or in the office. Questions can be directed to Joy Sams at [email protected] or (920) 819-5431.
Jogging 4 Janssen 2017 Registration & Waiver Name: ____________________________________________________ Age: ________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________Email: ______________________________________ Teachers Name: _________________________________________________________________ Waiver - Must be signed to participate: I know that running/walking is potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I hereby assume the risk of any injury and I for myself and my heirs, executors and administrators, waive any and all rights, claims, and damages I may have against the directors of the Jogging 4 Janssen, the sponsors, coordination groups, Kimberly Area School District, volunteers, Janssen personnel, and all others in any way connected with the event.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________ Date: __________
Jogging 4 Janssen 2017 Registration & Waiver Name: ____________________________________________________ Age: ________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Teachers Name: _________________________________________________________________ Waiver - Must be signed to participate: I know that running/walking is potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I hereby assume the risk of any injury and I for myself and my heirs, executors and administrators, waive any and all rights, claims, and damages I may have against the directors of the Jogging 4 Janssen, the sponsors, coordination groups, Kimberly Area School District, volunteers, Janssen personnel, and all others in any way connected with the event.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________ Date: __________
Jogging 4 Janssen 2017 Registration & Waiver Name: ____________________________________________________ Age :________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Teachers Name: _________________________________________________________________ Waiver - Must be signed to participate: I know that running/walking is potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I hereby assume the risk of any injury and I for myself and my heirs, executors and administrators, waive any and all rights, claims, and damages I may have against the directors of the Jogging 4 Janssen, the sponsors, coordination groups, Kimberly Area School District, volunteers, Janssen personnel, and all others in any way connected with the event.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________ Date: __________
Jogging 4 Janssen 2017 Registration & Waiver Name: ____________________________________________________ Age: ________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Teachers Name: _________________________________________________________________ Waiver - Must be signed to participate: I know that running/walking is potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I hereby assume the risk of any injury and I for myself and my heirs, executors and administrators, waive any and all rights, claims, and damages I may have against the directors of the Jogging 4 Janssen, the sponsors, coordination groups, Kimberly Area School District, volunteers, Janssen personnel, and all others in any way connected with the event.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________ Date: __________
Janssen 4th Annual Read-A-Thon is coming!!! Are you ready for the fun? Jill Gruber and I have already been working on the upcoming 4th Annual Read-A-Thon that Janssen will have on Friday, 3/17/17. Yes it is only 2 months away!! This year will be our last year as our youngest children will be finishing up at Janssen, so we are looking for someone that would like to be involved in getting ready for the event and continue this magical day of reading for our kids and teachers. In the past 3 years we have raised over $13,000 for our schools literacy program and we would love to raise even more this year for our teachers! It really is a day that everyone gets something out of! We have loved doing it for the school! If you are interested please contact me, Jen Pontow, [email protected] or call me 920-540-6127 and we can tell you more about it what we do and get you involved!
CRAFT-O-RAMA Jan 20, 5PM to 11PM & Jan 21, 9AM to 10PM If you scrapbook, make cards, knit, crochet, sew, paint or can sling a hot glue gun, grab your gear & come create with us at Craft-O-Rama!
All Creators are welcome to attend, so bring your Friends* & Family* and join us at Janssen Elementary School in the small gym for this year’s Craft-O-Rama. $40/per person for both days, or $15/per person for Fri only and $30/per person for Sat only. Food is provided, but you bring the FUN…hope to see you there.
*Each participant needs to provide their own form to attend. Please return the bottom of this registration form along with your payment to Janssen Elementary School, on or before Monday, Jan 16, 2017. If you need more info, please contact Craft-O-Rama Chair, Alissa Henrickson (920) 858-9393 or [email protected] Cut here
Keep this top portion of information for your records * Cut here *
Cut here
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CRAFT-O-RAMA Registration Make checks payable to the Janssen PTO, and return this portion to Janssen Elementary School by Mon, Jan 16, 2017.
Name: _____________________________________________________________ Circle one: Do you have a Janssen Student?
Yes / No
If No, which parent are you attending with: ________________________________ Phone: ____________________ E-mail: ___________________________________ Circle one: Fri & Sat $40 / Fri ONLY $15 / Sat ONLY $30 Total $______________
