December 2024

NEWSLETTER

Engage. Educate. Empower.

Dear Eastview Families and Friends,



I hope that you and your family found some time to relax and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. Our students and staff came together before the break and enjoyed Eastview's Traditional Feast. It was lovely to see the school come together to show their gratitude for one another and introduce some of their traditions to one another.


Now that the second quarter is underway, I can't help but smile looking back on how much growth students have shown so far this year. They are engaging in the new CKLA and Character Strong curriculum and truly enjoying the learning process. In addition, students continue to be taught about the school-wide and classroom expectations, all while their positive behaviors are being reinforced. I am proud and grateful to be part of all of the learning that they continue to do and look forward to seeing even more growth throughout the year.


Thank you for your continued support at home and for being an active part of the Eastview family.


Sincerely,

Katie Stanton

Principal

Eastview December Calendar of Events


Tuesday, December 3

3:50-5:00 Dynamic Dolphin Choir at Central Denison

5:30-6:30 Orchestra Concert, Grades 4-6, at Lake Geneva Middle School


Monday, December 9

3:40-4:30 Student Council


Tuesday, December 10

3:50-5:00 Dynamic Dolphin Choir at Central Denison

5:30-7:00 Joint #1 School Board Meeting at District Admin. Building

6:00-7:30 Band Concert, Grades 5-8 and Jazz Band Grades 7-8, at LGMS


*DECEMBER 10-12 HOLIDAY TREASURES GIFT SHOP*


Friday, December 13

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY


Sunday, December 15

Timber Ridge Fundraiser for our PTO


Tuesday, December 17

3:50-5:00 Dynamic Dolphin Choir at Central Denison



DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 3 WINTER BREAK

PARENT PREVIEW / ONLINE SHOPPING WEBSITE LINK 

SCHOOL-WIDE EXPECTATIONS MATRIX

In an effort to bring consistent expectations to Eastview, staff will be going over Eastview's School-wide Expectations Matrix with all students in the first month of school. This matrix will provide students with a visual reminder and detailed explanation of what the expectations are for all students in various locations throughout the building. Staff will provide multiple opportunities for students to be taught and re-taught these expectations throughout the school year. We look forward to bringing consistency to our students and to provide them with opportunities to continue to enhance their learning environment.

THE SOAR AWARD

Each month, Eastview students will nominate fellow Eagles who exemplify Being Kind, Being Strong, and Being Well for the SOAR Award! This year's focus will be on the characteristics that students will be learning about in their Character Strong curriculum. Students who receive the award will be recognized on our morning announcements, will be highlighted in our monthly newsletter, and will receive a certificate honoring their positive contribution to the culture of Eastview.  


SOAR Award recipients are not necessarily those students who excel academically or in extracurricular activities. With this award, students are striving to recognize peers who continue to follow school-wide and classroom expectations, and who exhibit values that make a positive difference in our school and community. These are students who demonstrate exceptional character but never expect recognition. They are members of our Eastview Elementary community who are seen as positively impacting the culture of our school on a daily basis.  


This month, the recipients of the SOAR award have shown that they continually demonstrate what it means to show gratitude. They have shown that they choose to appreciate the people and things in their lives. Congratulations to our recipients this month: Sophie Christiansen, Annabelle Dame, Amy Diaz, Hazel Fischer, Karina Luna, Haven Lutzer, Lainey Mandli, Kayley Parga-Munoz, Audasia Pederson, Bayleigh Pfeifer, and Carly Vos.

CKLA UPDATE

CHARACTER STRONG

Dear Parents/Guardians,


This month students will be learning about Empathy in their Character Strong curriculum. One way to think about empathy is "understanding and connecting with other people's feelings." Empathy is a practice that can help us grow strong relationships.


Empathy is one of three traits that students will focus on throughout the year that helps students "Be Kind." Throughout the school year, students will be developing skills like perspective taking, conflict resolution, and leadership.

ALPINE VALLEY SKI CARDS

Attention all Skiers and Snowboarders! Alpine Valley is offering a Ski Card that allows you to purchase lift tickets at a reduced price during the season.  The card itself costs $30.  Present the card at the ticket window to buy a reduced priced ($30) lift ticket for skiing after 3pm Sunday through Friday during the ski season.  You can buy a card for anyone under the age of 18.  See Mrs. Turk or email naomi.turk@badger.k12.wi.us for information or to purchase the cards.  Cash only.  

WHEN TO STAY HOME

When to Send Your Child to School

or Keep Them Home?

At Lake Geneva Schools, we know that regular attendance is key to academic success! Being in class daily helps students build strong habits, stay engaged, and gain valuable social skills. However, we also want to maintain a healthy, germ-free learning environment.

Use this guide (https://bit.ly/healthyLGS) to help decide when your child should attend school or stay home to recover. If your child has a fever over 100.4°F, vomiting, or diarrhea in the last 24 hours, it's best for them to rest at home. For minor symptoms like a runny nose, if there’s no fever, they’re ready for class!

When in doubt, contact the school health office, and let's work together to keep everyone healthy and learning!

COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL

Whom do I contact with a question or suggestion? 

Lake Geneva Schools’ communication protocols help promote direct, open, and respectful interactions so that we quickly and efficiently resolve problems and concerns. The communication protocol starts with the staff member closest to the situation, as that person usually has the most information. However, at times, additional personnel are required to resolve specific concerns.


Click here for more information and to view the Lake Geneva Schools Communication Matrix.


BEFORE & AFTER CARE

The YMCA YBASE program is for students in 4K-5th grade who need care before school, after school, or both. Morning care (AM) is offered beginning at 6:30 a.m. until school starts. Afternoon care (PM) is offered after school until 6:00 p.m. Flexible days, hours, and drop-in options are available. This program is available at Central-Denison and Star Center Elementary Schools in Lake Geneva. Students attending Eastview School would be shuttled to Central-Denison.


For more details, hours of care, options, and pricing, please click below:

YMCA Y BASE

BREAKFAST & LUNCH

Elementary Pricing

Breakfast: FREE

Lunch: $2.75

Milk Pricing - All Grades - $0.50 per carton

Snack Milk: $55 per year


We encourage you to complete the Application for Free Lunch

and Reduced Lunch.


Food Service Questions? Contact:

Jaclyn Sanders

jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us

Phone: 262-348-1015

SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENU

Lake Geneva Schools (Badger and Joint #1) is excited to continue to offer students FREE Breakfast for the 2024 - 2025 School Year.

School breakfast is healthy, convenient, and helps students do well in school. Every student at Badger High School, New Visions Charter School, Lake Geneva Middle School, Star Center Elementary School, Eastview Elementary School, Central-Denison Elementary School, and Maple Park Charter School is eligible to receive a healthy breakfast at their school each day till the end of the school year for no charge.

We are extremely happy to provide this service to our community. We encourage all students to participate!

  Questions? Contact: Jaclyn Sanders - jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us -

262-348-1015

SNACKS & WATER BOTTLES

We are once again asking that children bring their own individual snacks and water bottles. Students are welcome to bring store-bought birthday treats and special event snacks. We do have fill stations at the drinking fountains throughout the building so students can refill their water bottles. No worries if your child does not have a water bottle, as the drinking fountains will be accessible, as needed.



ATTENDANCE

One of the biggest ways you can help your child succeed this school year is to make sure your child gets to school on time each and every day. The evidence is clear: children with good attendance are more likely to be successful in school. High attendance rates are linked to high student achievement. Every day counts, and missing school even 10% of the time has a significant negative impact on reading and math achievement as children progress through school. We want to ask for your commitment to making sure your child attends school every day possible this year.


When your child does have to be absent from school, we ask that you communicate with us about the absence. When your child will be absent, you have two communication options:


Call Mrs. Grelyak in the main office at 262-348-6000 to speak with her and/or leave a message by 9:00 AM each day. Please do not email her, for if she is absent no one will see the message.


You may log in to PowerSchool to record the reason for your child’s absence. Please see the directions linked here.


We also ask that you let us know about pre-planned absences, including vacations and doctor appointments, ahead of time. When missing school for an appointment, it is always encouraged that you get documentation of your visit to provide to the school as verification. When leaving for an extended vacation (3 or more days), we also ask that you complete the Planned Absence Request Form. This form can be obtained from Mrs. Grelyak in the office.


Lastly, please also note that, as a school, we are required to track student attendance and support families with any attendance issues or concerns. Our highest priority is to have students at school, and we are willing to help in any way we can. As a parent, it is important to understand the current State of Wisconsin attendance laws stated below:  


A parent or guardian may only excuse their child/children for 10 days during the school year, including doctor visits. After these 10 days, an absence can only be excused if the school is provided with a note from a doctor, dentist, court, etc. The same guidelines apply to excessive tardies.


Once a student has been absent for 7 days (excused or unexcused), parents/guardians will receive a letter noting the absences as well as procedures for the next steps to improve attendance.


Thank you in advance for your commitment and support to your child’s attendance this school year.



STUDENT DROP OFF & PICK UP

School Hours: 8:35 AM - 3:40 PM

 Drop-Off: 8:20 - 8:35 AM

 Pick-up: 3:35 - 3:40 PM

Bus Dismissal: 3:40 PM




Morning and Afternoon Student Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

AM Drop Off: 8:20 - 8:35 AM

  • Enter the parking lot at the far Sage Street entrance
  • Pull into lane 1 to drop off student/s. Students should exit on the right side of the vehicle and cross with the adult to the school building.
  • Parents remain in the vehicle
  • Exit the parking lot using the same entrance


PM Pick-up: 3:35 - 3:40 PM

  • We ask that parents arrive no earlier than 3:25 PM
  • If using the parking lot for pick-up, enter the parking lot at the Sage Street entrance
  • Park vehicles in lanes 1, 2 and 3 of the parking lot; when lane 1 becomes full, then use lane 2, and then lane 3. Do not block the drive for buses that will be coming into the lot.
  • Students will walk to your vehicle and enter the vehicle on the right side. There will be adults to monitor students crossing in the lot.
  • Parents may also park on both sides of Sage Street. We ask that parents park north of the crosswalk on Sage Street.
  • We will help students cross Sage Street at the crosswalk.



VISITORS & VOLUNTEERS

We love seeing our families at school, but it is important to keep our focus on a happy and successful school day. If you need to bring something to school, please bring it directly to the office, and we will happily deliver it to your child.


Parental support is very important to ALL of the students and staff. We welcome you to volunteer in whatever ways you can. If you are interested in helping at school or want to volunteer for school events, please complete the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND CONSENT FORM. It is available on the district website or from the school office. 



BULLYING, HARASSMENT, SCHOOL SAFETY REPORTING

If you have information regarding bullying, harassment, or other non-emergency school safety concerns and would like to report this information, please click here to learn more, fill out a school-specific reporting form to the best of your knowledge, and submit it.

2024 - 2025 DISTRICT CALENDAR



Click here to check out the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar.






DISTRICT TEXT ALERTS

Lake Geneva Schools has the ability to use SMS (text) messaging as another communication channel to share important information with families and staff regarding school closures or changes to the school day schedule. Federal law requires recipients to opt-in to receive such messages.


How can I opt-in to receive text messages?

📱Text the word “YES” or Y to 67587 from each wireless device on which you wish to receive texts.

📱Confirm that all text device numbers you wish to receive messages on are listed in your contact information: Families – verify that your cell phone is your primary phone number in your PowerSchool parent portal.


More information: https://bit.ly/4g2dhTb 

OFFICE CONTACTS

Main Office: (262) 348-6000

Katherine Stanton

Principal

ext. 6050

Cheri Grelyak

Secretary

ext. 6000


Health Office

ext. 6002



QUICK LINKS



Community Backpack

The Lake Geneva Schools Community Backpack is your online bulletin for youth-related community activities and educational opportunities. 

Learn More


Share News With Us

Share your news, event summaries, photos and/or give us a "head's up" on your upcoming events so we can promote your successes. 

Email photos@badger.k12.wi.us


Our Website

Please visit our website frequently for district-wide

and school specific announcements, and important information. 

lakegenevaschools.com


Eastview Elementary School

(262) 348-6000

www.lakegenevaschools.com

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