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DISTRICT NEWS
for families
February 27, 2023
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DISTRICT MISSION: The mission of the Cedarburg School District is to provide an exemplary education that challenges students in a nurturing environment to develop into lifelong learners, to become responsible adults, and to achieve their goals and dreams. |
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Dear CSD Parents and Families,
Believe it or not, springtime is just around the corner. While one of February’s claims to fame is that it is the shortest month of the year, March also has some events we look forward to and appreciate.
March is a month that provides us with significant change. Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 12, when sunrise and sunset are about one hour later than the day before. March is the official start of the spring season (Monday, March 20, at 4:24 pm, to be exact! :) March also allows our students time to refresh and rejuvenate over an extended break from classes starting on Friday, March 24. I hope you and your family can take this occasion to relax, cherish family time, and enjoy one another’s company.
On several occasions this past month, I had the opportunity to visit our schools and interact with students. I want to commend the school community for the level of preparation, instruction, and focus that our students receive on a daily basis. When I walked the halls of our schools, it was evident our students are learning in addition to providing them with plenty of fun opportunities, whether in class, at lunch, at recess, or involved in school activities.
I want to take this moment to thank everyone, from teachers to parents to community members, who continue to make the Cedarburg School District a great place. One of the hallmarks of a great district is to observe the extra work and volunteer hours that so many commit to ensuring our students have a thriving learning environment. Thank you!
Wishing you a great start to spring,
Dr. Jeridon Clark, Superintendent
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A Few February Highlights ICYMI (in case you missed it)
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This was the second year Best Buddies participated in a Skateland outing. The CHS club members and their families participated in racing, limbo, games, and other fun arcade activities. This is one of the club's most successful and fun events each year. It is always a delightful outing with smiles, laughs, and blue slushies! |
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Webster 7th graders participated in the Courage Retreat, organized by Youth Frontiers and coordinated by our Student Services team. It was a day filled with high energy and positive interactions, with the main focus of strengthening the school community and the bonds between all 7th grade students. |
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Parkview kindergarteners from Mrs. Hogue’s class and 3rd graders from Mrs. Studer’s class teamed up to enjoy their PBIS "Game Day" reward with their buddies! |
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The Westlawn Student Council organized a food drive and last week helped to load 402 items into a Family Sharing truck. Thanks to all the families & students that donated. That’s a lot of dolphin love!
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Thorson's 4th grade Jaguar Choir performed the National Anthem at Saturday's Milwaukee Admirals game under the direction of Mrs. Wilson! Great job Jaguars! |
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2023 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) |
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Cedarburg High School is so excited to announce that thirty-eight students have been selected to receive the 2023 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC)! Over the past few years, our Computer Science program has continued to grow, and with 38 recipients this year, it is the most in Wisconsin for the fourth year! |
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Pictured L to R: Front Row: Hannah Zietlow (12) State Winner, Nora Schraeder (9) State Winner, Mia Hurd (9) Rising Star, Anna Levy (11) Honorable Mention, Mimi Hart (10) Honorable Mention, Tess Kornetzke (11) Rising Star, Lauren O’Leary (11) Honorable Mention. Second Row: Madison Engebose (11) State Winner, Liz Nothem (11) Rising Star, Sarah Prom (11) Rising Star, Megan Lacke (11) Honorable Mention, Berit Henderson (12) State Winner, Grace Machata (10) Honorable Mention, Siena Carli (10) Honorable Mention. Third Row: Pearl Winterhalter (11) Rising Star, Katina Zimmerschied (11) Honorable Mention, Lauren Lanning (11) State Winner, Emma Snow (11) State Winner, Jasmin Kraus (11) Honorable Mention, Radha Patel (10) Rising Star, Abigail Chen (11) Honorable Mention. Fourth Row: Freja Sanstad (10) Rising Star, Finn Barratt (10) State Winner, Natalie Khmelevsky (11) State Winner, Molly Fletcher (11) State Winner, Katie Spencer (11) Honorable Mention, Jenny Spencer (11) Honorable Mention, Sarah Gleed (11) Honorable Mention. Back Row: Maddie Weber (11) Honorable Mention, Mary Arnett (11) State Winner, Nina Mlodzik (11) Rising Star, Micah Kieckhefer (10) State Winner, Mariia Mamaieva (12) State Winner, Anna Meuler (10) Honorable Mention. Not Pictured: Lucy Pahl (9) Rising Star, Carly O’Leary (12) State Winner, Maggie Bolander (11) Rising Star, Ellie Stocking (10) Honorable Mention.
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The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) multi-tiered award structure includes Winner, Honorable Mention, and Rising Star designations at National and Regional Affiliate levels, serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, all U.S. overseas military bases, and Canada. Regional Affiliate Award programs are hosted in 79 locations nationwide by NCWIT Alliance member organizations. The NCWIT-WI Awards Ceremony will be held at MSOE on May 7, 2023, where each student will be recognized for their IT, leadership, and aspirations accomplishments. Read more
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DHS Announces Updates to Immunization Requirements |
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has announced updates to the immunizations needed for children in childcare centers and schools. The changes include updated requirements related to meningitis and whooping cough immunizations and that past chickenpox infection must be documented by a qualified medical professional. There is no change to existing exemption options for medical, religious, or philosophical reasons. Seasonal flu vaccination or COVID-19 vaccinations are not required, but DHS strongly recommends.
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CPAC Offers a Masterclass |
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The Cedarburg Performing Arts Center (CPAC), Inc. was excited to welcome SIX APPEAL as the fifth performance of the Visiting Artists Series on Fri., February 24. The mission of CPAC, Inc. Visiting Artists Series is to present programming to entertain, enlighten and educate our greater community. An integral part of this mission is to provide students with educational outreach opportunities as often as possible.
On Friday afternoon, four of the six group members offered a masterclass for several CHS band and choir students, covering topics like making a music hobby into a career, what the business side of a band looks like, trying to stand out in a saturated music market, and the logistics of coordinating six different working professionals who live across the country. A smaller group of A cappella and Bella Voce choir students then participated in a rehearsal and performed with the professional touring artists on Friday evening. CPAC, Inc. is thrilled to host this outreach opportunity for more than 70 students!
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Art in the Burg
CHS Fine Arts Boosters (FAB) is hosting its 10th Annual Art in the Burg on Saturday, March 11th, in the CHS Fieldhouse from 10 am - 4 pm!
Art in the Burg is the FAB's largest annual fundraiser to support our fine art students at CHS. A juried art fair offers shoppers a wide variety of unique hand-made art from approximately 65 professional artists. As well as an opportunity to enjoy our talented CHS students' music and art selections.
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Webster Hydroponic Garden |
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The Green Team at Webster has a new vertical hydroponic garden, made possible by a grant from the Cedarburg Education Foundation. Called a Fork Farm, this garden is a fully self-contained innovative growing system that allows schools to grow their own greens and herbs. The Webster Green Team officers, in collaboration with the 7th and 8th-grade science classes, have been able to plant the seed plugs, monitor the system, and harvest the greens. They began with growing romaine, and green leaf lettuce served in salads to middle school students during lunch. The team is looking to expand, experimenting with arugula, kale, spinach, cucumbers, and tomatoes while testing with drying basil to serve on the pizzas! |
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Did you know that each Cedarburg elementary school has a Green Squad?!
Elementary Green Squads were started at each school in the Spring of 2021. Like the Webster’s Green Team and the Environmental Club at CHS, these groups work together to oversee outdoor learning spaces and foster an interest in and love for the outdoors. The Elementary Green Squads host four school-wide events, two Stewardship Days, and two Outdoor Learning Experiences each year. They also host the Story Strolls in their outdoor spaces for all classes and community to enjoy. They are organized by CSD Green Squad Facilitator Rachel Race from Riveredge Nature Center, who works with a team of teachers and parents from each school as a follow-up to the 5-year Scientist in Residence partnership with Cedarburg School District. If you would like to be involved in any of the elementary teams, please reach out to your school.
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CCSF Student Scholarship Drive |
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The Cedarburg Community Scholarship Fund (CCSF), founded in 1973, has a single goal of raising scholarship money for high school seniors in the Cedarburg community. In that time, over $4 million has been awarded to more than 3,000 graduates from 8 area high schools and home schools. Last year alone, $180,000 was awarded to seniors. Each spring, Senior scholarship applicants and Junior National Honor Society students work on the Student Drive. There are two parts to the drive, a Door-to-Door campaign, and the Phonathon. This year's Door-to-Door Drive is March 10 - 12, followed by the Phonathon on March 14 - 16. Every dollar raised goes directly to graduating seniors in the Cedarburg community. If you would like to make a donation, visit www.ccsf.info.
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Cedarburg Public Library Events |
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3/3 What’s Up with Density? Make Your Own Lava Lamp
3/11 Lego Club
3/13-19 Tinker Lab Art Week, All Day
3/24 Full STEAM Ahead Friday: Coding
3/30 Family Spring Break Storytime
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Student Open Study
Tuesdays from 3-5:00 PM
The community room is available for high school students to study, hang out, and snack! Snacks and study resources are provided. More info. at cedarburglibrary.org
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Upcoming School Board & Committee Meetings |
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All meetings at 6:30 PM in the CHS IMC unless otherwise noted.
3/09 P&F Committee
3/15 School Board Mtg
3/22 Curriculum Committee
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Early Dismissal
March 3
No School | Staff PD
March 24
Spring Break
March 27-31
3rd Quarter Ends
April 6
No School | Good Friday
April 7
No School | Staff PD/Records
April 10
4th Quarter Begins
April 11
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Cedarburg School District
W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd.
Cedarburg, WI 53012
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