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Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well! As we move into February, we are entering an especially impactful time of instruction. This next stretch is critical for our students' learning and growth, and consistent attendance plays a key role in their success. We enjoy seeing our students each day at Star Center and appreciate your support in ensuring they’re here to engage in their learning and be a part of the great things happening in the classroom.
As you review the February Newsletter, take note of the information on changes to our main entrance security, which will be going into effect this month. Lastly, don’t forget to check the new date for our rescheduled choir concert, also highlighted in this edition. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Jenn Chironis
Principal
Star Center Elementary School
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School Hours:
8:35 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
*Drop Off: 8:20 am - 8:35 am*
School Year Office Hours:
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Star Center Front Door-Main Entrance
Starting Monday, February 10th, 2025 all guests will be required to be buzzed into the building at the first set of doors to enter Star Center.
When you push the button located outside the main entrance, our office staff will greet and assist you. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we implement this new security measure. Star Center continues to keep safety and security as a top priority.
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Click on flyer to order or click on button below to order!
All orders due by March 2025
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We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to all students in
grades K-5. We will be having a Science Fair on Thursday, February 13th, at 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Lake Geneva Middle School. Each project must be related to an area of science, technology or engineering and include a brief written explanation. Experiments, investigations and demonstrations are fine.
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Nos complace ofrecer una oportunidad emocionante a todos los estudiantes de los grados K-5. Tendremos una Feria de Ciencias el jueves 13 de febrero a las 6:00-7:00 p. m. en la escuela Lake Geneva Middle School. Cada proyecto debe estar relacionado con un área de ciencia, tecnología o ingeniería e incluir una breve explicación escrita. Se permiten experimentos, investigaciones y demostraciones. | |
Band and Orchestra Winter Updates | |
UPDATE: Choir Concert will be held on February 12th at Star Center, 6:00pm | |
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Lake Geneva Joint #1 Referendum
The Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District takes great pride in being an integral part of our community as we fulfill our mission to engage, educate, and empower the students, staff, and community of Lake Geneva Schools. Our district is known for its successful, robust academic and co-curricular programs, the incredible opportunities we offer to students throughout their time in our schools, and talented staff members.
While we are proud of our successes, the district also faces significant financial challenges. These challenges are out of our control and tied to the state’s school funding formula, a lack of aid to public schools in recent years, and rapidly increasing costs.
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the Lake Geneva Joint #1 School Board is asking our community to approve an operational referendum. If it is approved, the district will be able to exceed its state-imposed revenue limit by $4,000,000 per year for four years, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and ending with the 2028-2029 school year, for non-recurring purposes.
The funding secured through this referendum is vital to ensure our district can avoid significant cuts to essential programs, services, and staffing across our schools, as well as addressing critical safety and security infrastructure, safeguarding the overall well-being and education of our students.
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2025 - 2026 Family Calendar | |
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Planning ahead for next school year?
Click the link to check out the 2025-2026 Family Calendar
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4K Enrollment Information | |
4-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) 2025-2026 Enrollment Begins January 6, 2025
Hooray for 4K! We are pleased to offer a top-quality, comprehensive 4K child development program to all 4-year-old children. Both our full-day and half-day programs are designed to nurture each child's social, emotional, and early literacy skills. The 4K program is offered at Central-Denison Elementary School and Star Center Elementary School. To be eligible for 4K, a child must be 4 by September 1 of the school year.
You can enroll your 4K student in a full-day or half-day program at Lake Geneva Schools. The added time of the full-day program allows our young students to enjoy enrichment time while continuing to learn academically through a play-based curriculum. Don't worry; students also have plenty of time for snacks, rest, and recess. The half-day option will take place in the morning only. Please note that bus services will NOT be available after the half-day 4K program.
We are excited to watch your child blossom and grow in our 4K program.
To enroll your child, visit www.lakegenevaschools.com
Click Enrollment >> New Students >> Register & Enroll Today!
Questions? Call 262-348-1000
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Star Center Volunteers Needed | |
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Click on flyer to print and fill out volunteer form, Please turn into Mrs. Kraemer at Star Center front desk!
English Form Click Here
Spanish Form Click Here
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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
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Reminder: all treats for birthday celebrations need to be store-bought with the nutrition label present on the packaging. This is to ensure the safety of our students that have allergies and other medical needs! | |
If you have questions about bussing for the school year, please contact Dousman Transport at 262-248-3289. | |
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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:
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Lake Geneva Schools (Badger and Joint #1) is excited to continue offering students FREE Breakfast for the 2024 - 2025 School Year! We are extremely happy to provide this service to our school community and encourage all students to participate!
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
and Reduced Lunch.
Food Service Questions? Contact:
Jaclyn Sanders
jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us
Phone: 262-348-1015
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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 (between 8:20-8:35 a.m.) 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 or email Mrs. Aronson in the main office at 262-348-7000 to speak with her and/or leave a message by 9:00 AM each day.
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 also be obtained from Mrs. Aronson 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.
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Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up | |
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MORNING DROP-OFF INFORMATION:
Just a reminder that you may NOT drop off before 8:20 A.M. There is no student supervision before that time. We encourage all families to use our drop off zones located in the back of Star Center. SEE MAP ABOVE
PICK-UP INFORMATION:
If you are picking up your child at the end of the day, a parent or guardian needs to call the office at 262-348-7000 before 2:30 P.M. or send a note with the student to let us know. Please use the pick-up zone located in the back of Star Center. SEE MAP ABOVE
BUS CHANGE INFORMATION:
If your child's normal bus routine changes, we require a note or a phone call by a parent or guardian to the school, 262-348-7000, to make that change. Please do so before 2:30 p.m. Please call the school, not the bus company.
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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.
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In the interest of school safety,
we kindly ask that parents and families refrain from entering the building during drop-off and pick-up times. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
We use a “Kiss and Go” model. If you need help with separation, Mrs. Chironis or any of the Star Center staff will be happy to gently guide your child to their classroom.
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.
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Bullying, Harassment, School Safety Reporting | |
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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.
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Coffee with the Superintendent | |
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Superintendent Dr. Peter Wilson will host a series of “Coffee with the Superintendent” events throughout the upcoming months. These informal gatherings provide an opportunity for parents and community members to engage in open discussions about Lake Geneva Schools.
Dates:
- Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Porch, 832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Lake Geneva Schools District Office, 208 E. South Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Porch, 832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Porch, 832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Please call to RSVP prior to each event (limited space available) at 262-348-1005.
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2024 - 2025 District Calendar | |
Main Office: (262) 348-7000 | |
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Jenn Chironis
Principal
ext. 7050
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Karen Aronson
Secretary
ext. 7000
Health Office
ext. 7002
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Community Backpack
The Lake Geneva Schools Community Backpack is your online bulletin for youth-related community activities and educational opportunities.
Learn More
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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
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Our Website
Please visit our website frequently for district-wide
and school specific announcements, and important information.
lakegenevaschools.com
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Star Center Elementary School
(262) 348-7000
www.lakegenevaschools.com
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