Clarendon Avenue School
915 Clarendon Avenue, Mukwonago, Wisconsin 53149
NEWSLETTER
December, 2013
Phone Number:
FAX:
(262) 363-6286
(262) 363-6289
Clar. Web:
Dist. Web:
Twitter:
www.masd.k12.wi.us/ces
www.masd.k12.wi.us
@MASDClarendon
From the Principal
NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, Nov. 27
(Conf. Comp. Day)
Thursday,
Nov. 28
(Thanksgiving Day)
Friday,
Nov. 29
(Day after ThanksgivingNo School)
Monday,
Dec. 2
(Flex Workday)
Thursday,
Dec. 19
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5 & 6 Grade
Vocal, Band & Orchestra
Concert
7:00 p.m.
As the weather gets colder and families spend more time inside, it's a great time to reconnect
with your child by grabbing a good book! Out of all the skills we teach at Clarendon Avenue
School, reading is one of the most critical. To be successful in nearly any job, good reading skills
are hugely important. Developing a child's reading ability can help foster strong critical thinking
skills, a longer attention span, and a broader vocabulary. And even in this increasingly digital
world, the ability to read and comprehend is a vital skill.
The graphic below shows how reading just 20 minutes a day over the course of a school year
can make a huge difference in a child's development over children who don't read. Those 20
minutes a night may seem like a lot, but it's a small investment towards your child's future. If
you don't already take time to read with your child or children each night, please consider setting
aside some time to create a new habit of reading in your household!
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." -- Emilie Buchwald (with thanks to Mrs.
Gebhard for the quote)
Introducing a new way to communicate the great
things our children do at Clarendon Avenue
School: Twitter! Clarendon Avenue School now
has a Twitter account and is actively "tweeting."
You can find us on Twitter with the handle
@MASDClarendon. Please follow us and share with
other friends and family who are into social
networking!
Also, the Clarendon Avenue School PTG has
started a Facebook page to share fundraising opportunities and
reminders for things like Market Day pickup. If you are a part of the
Facebook community, please consider "liking" their page, which can
be found at www.facebook.com/clarendonptg.
END OF TRIMESTER ONE
The first trimester ends
Tuesday, November 26, 2013.
Report Cards will be handed out Wednesday, December 11.
IMPORTANT WINTER INFORMATION - Winter Weather & Clothing
Children are expected to spend part of the school day on the playground for physical education and recess.
Please take into consideration the following points:
1) Wear appropriate outerwear: coat, boots, hat, mittens, warm clothing. Boots are important so the child has
dry shoes and socks during class time and we are able to maintain the school floors.
2) Mark your child's name in all clothing.
3) Check the Lost & Found for lost articles.
McTEACHER’S NIGHT – MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Come watch your favorite teacher work behind the counter and at the drive through window at McDonald’s! Bring your family
and friends to our neighborhood McDonalds on this special night to help raise money for our school.
Early Release/Early Dismissal Days
Mark your calendar now! This is another official notice of these days. Make sure we know where your child goes on days
when they go home early – Early Release (1:00 p.m.) and Early Dismissal (11:35 a.m.).
December 20
1:00 Early Release
January 24
11:35 Early Dismissal
February 5
1:00 Early Release
Written Notes should be sent with your
February 20
11:35 Early Dismissal
child any time you plan to pick him/her up from
March 13
1:00 Early Release
school before the end of the school day or any time
April 17
11:35 Early Dismissal
there is a change in the normal after-school routine
May 13
1:00 Early Release
(pick-up instead of bus, for example).
June 9
1:00 Early Release
If you are picking your child up for any reason during
June 12
11:35 Early Dismissal
the normal school day, please be sure to check in
at the office before you take your child out of
Winter Vacation
school and upon returning.
Begins on Friday, December 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Return to school on Wednesday, January 2, 2014
Please establish a step-by-step procedure for your child’s safety. This is covered on the Early Dismissal Card you
submitted for your child. Remember- the directions you gave on the early dismissal card will be followed in the event of
an unscheduled early dismissal as well as scheduled ones. If you need to make a change on your card, please contact
your child’s teacher with the new information. This is for the safety of your child.
5th & 6th Grade Vocal/Band/Orchestra Concert
The Clarendon 5th and 6th graders invite you to their holiday concert on Thursday, December 19th at 2:00 p.m. (school
performance) and 7:00 p.m. (evening performance). This is an especially exciting concert because it will feature our 5th
and 6th grade vocal, band, and orchestra kids! You will hear familiar holiday tunes including, "Winter Wonderland," "Santa
Claus is Coming to Town," "Feliz Navidad," "Rudolph the Red- Nosed Reindeer," and more. This concert is sure to put
you in the holiday spirit! We look forward to seeing you at the Vocal, Band, and Orchestra holiday concert on Thursday,
December 19th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
EARLY ENTRANCE TO KINDERGARTEN
The Mukwonago School District is accepting applications for early entrance to Kindergarten through March 1, 2014. Early
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Entrance eligibility evaluations will be conducted for children who are not 5 years old by September 1 only if the child will
be 5 years of age by October 1, 2014.
To be eligible for early admission to kindergarten the child must be age 5 by October 1, 2014 and meet criteria set by the
District in the areas of social-emotional, academic and intellectual levels. More information can be found on the district
website, www.MASD.k12.wi.us, in Board Policy JBCCB. To apply, parents must send a letter of request stating the child's
name, date of birth, parent name, address and phone number to Mukwonago Area School District, Pupil Services
Department, Attn: Laura Stroika, 385 County Road NN East, Mukwonago, WI 53149.
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SANTA’S CORNER COMING TO CLARENDON
Do you need a hand-made, one–of-a-kind gift for a special person? Look no further than Santa’s Corner!
Santa’s Corner is a unique shopping experience for students, and it’s right here at Clarendon! Each year,
Clarendon’s students with special needs lovingly make items (all less than $5.00!) and all proceeds go right
back into our school and local charities. This year, we are offering scarves, ornaments, bracelets, magnets
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and more! Santa’s Corner will be held December 9 – 13 . Look for specific information on which day your
child’s classroom will be allowed to purchase coming home soon. If you are interested in donating items to
help with the sale, we can always use Scotch tape, gallon Ziploc bags, stick-on gift tags, and tissue paper.
Thanks for supporting Santa’s Corner!
COUGAR CORNER - AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING CENTER
The Cougar Corner, staffed by certified teachers, is designed for those students in grades 4-6 who want help studying for a
test, completing missed work due to absence, or understanding concepts from a particular chapter or unit. See your child’s
teacher for a permission slip. It is open after school until 4:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The dates this month are
December 3, 5, 10, 12 and 17.
STUDENT FEES
Thank you to all those families who have turned in their student registration fees either at the beginning of the school year or at
Parent-Teacher Conference time. If you have been unable to pay your student fees, please call Mrs. Berg in the office at 3636286. She will work with you to make arrangements for partial payments, enabling you to pay fees as your budget allows.
Unpaid fees are carried forward throughout your child’s school years and will prevent participation in activities in Middle School
and High School.
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM
If at any time during the school year you have a change in your household income (i.e. due to a change in job or marital status)
you may still apply for free or reduced-price school lunches. You received an application form in your packet at the beginning of
the school year, but if you need another copy, please do not hesitate to ask in the office.
GET CONNECTED @ CLARENDON AVENUE LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY CENTER
With all the technology choices out there, have you ever wondered what devices your child uses at school? Here is a list of
the devices available within the Mukwonago School District. Feel free to ask your student what he/she uses and likes! Most
can be bought online or at a local store such as Wal-Mart, Target, or Best Buy.
• Google Chromebook (about $275)
The Google Chromebook is a laptop that is powered by Google. It uses Google docs, spreadsheet, and
presentation to create documents and Google Drive to share and save. It comes with full Internet capabilities
using the Google Chrome browser as well!
• Apple Ipad or Ipad Mini (mini starting at $299, ipad starting at $399)
This apple tablet is great for going online, getting “apps” (applications that you can use or play, available both
free and paid), and portability. It uses a touch screen (including a built in touch screen keyboard) and
accessories can be added. It can take photos, videos, play music, and go online.
• Nook e-reader (starting around $125)
The Barnes & Noble NOOK is an e-reader tablet that you can purchase and read books on. Depending on the
model you buy (simple touch is just for reading all the way up to HD+) it may also have tablet features where
you can go online, buy apps, and watch movies. It is very lightweight and portable.
• Kindle (e-reader starting around $70, Fire HD starting around $139)
The Kindle e-reader is an e-reader that you can purchase and read books on. Built in Wi-Fi allows you to
download books anywhere there is Wi-Fi. The Kindle e-reader has a built in dictionary. The Kindle Fire HD is a
great tablet with built in Wi-Fi for going online, getting "apps," photos, videos, and playing music. Kindle Free
time is an easy way to set parental controls to limit playing time on "apps." Both are very lightweight and
portable. The Mukwonago School District purchases NOOKs for continuity, so your student will not have
experience using a Kindle at school.
Miss Zielke, Library Technology Specialist
SCHOOL BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
See website at www.masd.k12.wi.us for dates and times of the meetings.
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MOVIN’ AND MUNCHIN’ SCHOOLS UPDATE
Clarendon students, families, and staff have now exercised over 5,157 miles so far this school year. Way to go!
We are currently visiting St. Louis, Missouri, home of the St. Louis Rams. In order to reach our goal of 9,744
miles by year’s end, 4,587 miles are still needed. Keep up the hard work and do not forget that exercising with
a family member always counts double the miles. Miles can also be earned by making healthy food choices. One
week without soda is worth 15 miles! Blank record forms are available on the gymnasium stage or by visiting the
Movin’ Miles link on the Clarendon Physical Education website at http://www.masd.k12.wi.us/faculty/portztr/
Extra Curricular Activities
Congratulations to the Clarendon Avenue School FIRST Lego League Teams. They attended the
Regional competition on November 17 at Mukwonago High School. They competed against other
teams of 4th-8th graders from across the southeastern part of the state and represented Clarendon well.
Team members are: Zach A., Sarah B., Seth D., Ethan H., Ethan K., Donovan M., Michael M., Austin P.,
Wyatt S., Dakota W., Will C., Allison W. and Korben R.
Thank you to the coaches, Mr. Krueger and Mr. Krinke and to the other parents who helped
out at many of the meetings.
SKI CLUB
The Clarendon Ski / Snowboard Club will be skiing again this year at Alpine Valley on Friday evenings.
The first outing is tentatively set for Friday, December 20th. Additional trip dates are set for Monday
12/23, Fridays 1/10, 1/17, (1/24 = early release 1:00 start), & 1/31. There is a onetime fee of $15.00, which
pays for your ski/snowboard card. This club card also allows the students to ski/snowboard Sunday
through Friday, after 3:00 p.m. for the same club rates, during non-holiday periods. The lift ticket and rental
cost will be $16.00 each. Helmet rentals are $10.00. Helmets are mandatory for students. Weekly attendance is
not required, but is encouraged for the continued success of the Club. Please contact Steve Larson or Jeanne
Olen with any additional questions at [email protected]
Mukwonago’s Midnight Magic
Saturday, December 7, 2013
10 am to Midnight
“It’s a Wonderful Night in Mukwonago!"
Midnight Magic is an exciting event for adults and young people.
For more information and a complete listing of Midnight Magic events, visit the Chamber of Commerce website at
www.mukwonagochamber.org
See the District Website “Community Bulletin Board”,
Board”,
http://www.masd.k12.wi.us/community.cfm,, for information about many
http://www.masd.k12.wi.us/community.cfm
school district/community programs/events.
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December PTG News
Thank you to everyone who supported our Holiday Marcus Movie Ticket & Scrip fundraiser. We were able to raise
enough money to purchase protective covers for all of our Chrome Books in the library. In September, (72) Chrome
Books and (2) storage carts were purchased as a great technology addition for our school. The new protective covers
will ensure that our students will be able to use these items for many years to come.
Holiday Bake Sale
December 19, 2013
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5 – 6 Vocal/Band/Orchestra Concert 7:00 p.m.
Buy cookies for your Cookie Exchange!
Buy pre-cut sugar cookies…just decorate!
Buy Candy Canes to support Student Council!
….PTG Bake Sale money goes towards a Playground Bench & Tetherball
Scrip Online Orders
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New and easy way to order your gift cards! Go online between now and December 6 to order gift cards. Your order
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will be sent home with your student on December 13 .
McTeacher’s Night – Tuesday, December 9, 2013, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Come watch your favorite teacher work behind the counter and at the drive through window. Bring
your family and friends to our neighborhood McDonald’s on this special night to help raise money for
our school.
Box Tops for Education
Did you know we can earn 10 cents per Box Top we collect? Go to www.boxtopsforeducation to see how you can help
the school. Watch for double Box Tops on various General Mill’s cereals, Yoplait Yogurts, Fruit Snacks, Ziploc baggies
to name a few. Over 4,000 Box Tops were collected by the classrooms in the month of September. Congratulations to
Mrs. Gaura’s class for collecting the most Box Tops this month followed by Mrs. Beckwith’s, Mrs. Voelkel’s and Mrs.
Gebhard’s class.
Labels for Education
Thank you for clipping points from various Campbell’s products. For each point you turn in, we can collect points for
hundreds of items for the school. Remember to clip and save the UPC’s from participating products. To find a list of
items please go to www.labelsforeducation.com.
Milk Moola Program
This year we are participating in the Kwik Trip’s Milk Moola and Donuts to Dough program. Our school will receive 5
cents for each cap or bag top from Nature’s Touch Product’s. In addition, each UPC bar code from any 16 oz. or larger
Nature’s Touch Ice Cream is worth 5 cents. The Glazer’s price oval from the top of half dozen boxes of Glazers
Donuts are worth 10 cents. Watch for the Milk Moola program on participating products.
Next PTG meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4th
at 7:00 p.m. in the School Library.
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MUKWONAGO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2014 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION for Mukwonago Area School District residents will be held on
Tuesday, March 4, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., at each of the schools listed below. Children who
will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2014, should register for the 2014-2015 school year.
Children are not required to attend this registration.
Enrolling for kindergarten is a three-part process.
1. Registration Night – March 4, 2014
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
2. Screening – This will occur at a later date, but will be scheduled at the registration night.
3. Parent & Child Orientation – To be held the first day of school.
Parents must bring a certified birth certificate to the registration night. This is used for age and
identity verification. Registration materials will be completed the night of registration.
If you are unsure of attendance boundaries or school location, feel free
to contact a school at the number listed below.
Families with a child entering kindergarten for the 2014-15 school year who have a
desire to have their child attend Eagleville for Grades 1 and beyond; will have an
opportunity to express this interest at the kindergarten enrollment night. The
District will explore the possibility of grouping these children.
REGISTRATION SITES
Big Bend Elementary – 363-4401
Clarendon Ave. Elementary – 363-6286
Rolling Hills Elementary – 363-6318
Prairie View Elementary – 392-6310
Section Elementary – 363-6260
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DECEMBER 2013 – CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December 2
No School – Teacher Work Day
December 3
Trimester Two Begins
Bookstore Open
Student Council Meeting
Cougar Corner
December 4
PTG Meeting
December 5
Bookstore Open
Cougar Corner
December 6
District Spelling Bee
December 7
Midnight Magic – Downtown Mukwonago
December 9
Santa’s Corner Begins
December 10 Bookstore Open
Cougar Corner
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
11:45 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – MHS
10:00 a.m. - midnight
11:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
December 11 Report Cards Go Home
December 12 Bookstore Open
Cougar Corner
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December 13 Santa’s Corner Ends
December 17 Bookstore Open
Student Council Meeting
Cougar Corner
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
December 19 Grades 5 & 6 Vocal/Band/Orchestra Concert
2:00 p.m. Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. Concert
11:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Bookstore Open
December 20 Last day before vacation/Early Release
Classroom Holiday Parties
Ski Club
December 23-January 1
January 2, 2014
1:00 p.m.
NO SCHOOL / HOLIDAY BREAK
SCHOOL RESUMES
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