April 2021
Community Connect Newsletter
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Referendum
Voters of the community approved three referenda questions on the April 6, 2021 ballot.
- The Lake Geneva-Genoa City Union High School District (Badger) asked to exceed the revenue limit by $750,000 a year on a recurring basis beginning in 2021-2022.
- Approved 59.1%: 2,113 yes votes and 1,463 no votes
- The Lake Geneva-Genoa City Union High School District (Badger) asked to approve $6,000,000 for renovations, capital maintenance, and upgrades to the 1958 facility.
- Approved 60.3%: 2,150 yes votes and 1,415 no votes
- The Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District asked to exceed the state-imposed revenue limit by $750,000 a year on a recurring basis beginning in 2021-2022.
- Approved 61.9%: 1,584 yes votes and 974 no votes
Thank you for your support! We are grateful for the results of this election and for the ongoing engagement and support of our community. The results affirm the work of many stakeholders in developing these plans for our students, staff, and community.
We take stewardship of our community resources seriously. We are grateful for the trust of our residents. These investments enable us to take important steps forward in addressing critical facility and fiscal needs in our pursuit of continued academic excellence.
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Thank you, Mercyhealth!
On Monday, April 12, 2021, Lake Geneva Schools presented Jeni Hallatt and Shawn Davenport of Mercyhealth with Achievement Awards at the Lake Geneva-Genoa City Union (Badger) High School Board meeting. Lake Geneva Schools recognized Jeni, Shawn, and their teams for the outstanding health services they provided to Lake Geneva Schools’ employees in providing COVID vaccinations. Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center – Walworth proactively reached out to Lake Geneva Schools and all of the schools throughout Walworth County to provide the COVID vaccinations to all educators employed by districts within the county immediately when they became eligible in the state of Wisconsin. Teachers' and staff members' health and safety have been a priority for Lake Geneva Schools during the COVID pandemic and Lake Geneva Schools is extremely thankful for the partnership with Mercyhealth over the past several months.
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Preschool & 4K 2021-2022
It's time to register for Preschool & 4K for the 2021-2022 School Year. Click the link for more information: https://bit.ly/33ExYSp
Register your child at the District Administration Center.
208 E. South Street, Lake Geneva
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) & 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Friday)
Bring a certified copy of your child's birth certificate and proof of residency.
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Generac Donates Engines to Badger High School
Generac Power Systems, a global manufacturer of power products and solutions with its headquarters in southeastern Wisconsin, donated ten gas 5.5 horse-power manual throttle engines to Badger High School in Lake Geneva. The engines will be used in the automotive skills program at the school.
“Students are able to learn how engines work by taking them apart and reassembling them,” said Tom Sheeley, Technology Education Teacher at Badger High School. “These Generac engines are critical tools that we need for learning.”
The donation is part of Generac’s overall commitment to education and STEM skill development.
“Our team in Jefferson, Wisconsin uses engines like these to build our generators and responded immediately to the request from the school,” said Kelly Skindzelewski, Community Programs Manager at Generac. “Supporting education is an important way we participate in our community. We want to be part of inspiring the next generation of innovators and inventors.”
“Badger High School would like to thank Generac for their generous donation,” said Jennifer Straus, Principal at Badger High School. “These engines will help to provide hands-on training to our Automotive Academy students and enhance their learning experience.”
Badger’s Automotive Academy is fully transcripted with Gateway Technical College giving students up to 10 college credits. “The engines will be put to use right away,” said Straus. “We are grateful to Generac for their partnership with Badger.”
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LGMS SOUL Club
Dollar Dash Fundraiser
As a result of the Lake Geneva Middle School SOUL Club's Dollar Dash fundraiser, treats were delivered to Lakeland Aurora Hospital workers recently. The night shift workers were able to enjoy donuts, veggies and dip, cheese and crackers, and flowers thanks to the LGMS students. Delavan Piggly Wiggly delivered all of the prepackaged treats for the hospital staff to enjoy.
One of the workers shared these pictures and said, "Everybody absolutely loved the treats! They were all so touched to think that middle school students were so thoughtful! The veggies and cheese were a huge hit! Everyone was so happy! Thank you again so much!"
Excellent job, LGMS! We were able to brighten the day for these hard workers!
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Badger Athletic Summer Camps & Clinics
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Star Center Elementary School
Students in Mrs. Koepke’s 4K classes spent two weeks in March learning about Zoo animals. To celebrate, the students enjoyed going on a “Zoo trip” within the school. They talked about what they would bring or carry on a zoo trip, including sunscreen, binoculars, a hat, and a zoo passport. Students sang songs and listened to the story “Curious George Goes to the Zoo” and enjoyed a fun zoo snack.
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COVID-19 Resource & Communication Center
Lake Geneva Schools continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 global pandemic. Please know that the health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We will be continually updating our official COVID information on our own dashboard located on each school's website and labeled COVID-19 Resource and Communication Center. There you will find up-to-date information and numbers of COVID-19 cases in our schools. The Dashboard is updated Monday through Friday with the latest information.
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Badger Community Education
Check out all of the spring offerings.
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Results Plus Award
Julie Busch, a French teacher at Badger High school has gone above and beyond to make the French program at Badger High School a big success. She is the only teacher at Badger who works with French-speaking students. She is always working very hard for her students giving them several new and different opportunities. Mrs. Busch is a great asset to Badger High School!
Pictured are: David Davila, Spanish Teacher, Sarah Parry, Spanish Teacher, Julie Busch and John Druszczak, Board Member.
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Share School Photos
Do you have photos from a school event, classroom activity, student success, etc? If yes, email the photos and short summary including the student(s) first name and school they attend to photos@badger.k12.wi.us
Submitted photos will be shared on our social media platforms. Please remember face-coverings and social distancing while capturing these moments. Thank you!
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Eastview Elementary School Congratulations to our March Leader of the Pack Winners! These students were nominated by their peers for showing a positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a "never give up" outlook on any challenge that comes their way. We are proud of you Eastview Eagles!
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Summer Enrichment
Lake Geneva Schools Summer Enrichment program offers stimulating, hands-on learning to three-year-olds through eighth-graders. The program promotes lifelong learning while making friends and having fun. Our dedicated teachers, who are passionate about their subjects, can't wait to share their excitement and ideas with students! Classes are open to all three-year-olds through eighth graders on a first-come, first-served basis. Three-year-olds must have turned three on or before June 1 and must be fully toilet-trained (no pull-ups, please). Register early for the best class selection. Click the link to review the 2021 Summer Enrichment Course Catalog and download/print the Registration Form: https://bit.ly/2T1z2I5
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Maple Park Charter School
4th and 5th grade Maple Park students did a team-building activity in Music using pictures of music notes to spell words. They also played a game called Splat! to practice speed reading note names on the treble clef staff.
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Badger DECA Presents | Daddy-Daughter Driving Adventure Day!
Saturday, May 1st
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Start: Badger High School Main Entrance
Will drive to 6 outdoor locations around Lake Geneva for photos
Pre-K through 5th Grade
$5 per couple
Sign Up By April 22nd (NO Walk-In Allowed)
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Achievement Plus Award
Jack Adams, a senior at Badger High School is being recognized by the American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region and being awarded the Youth Hero Award. He was also awarded this month's Achievement Plus award for his efforts in helping a student who was choking during lunch. Jack took initiative to provide the Heimlich maneuver to the student potentially preventing a terrible outcome. Jack's quick thinking and willingness to take action when necessary show his compassion for others and his ability to help in a moment of crisis.
Pictured are: Adam Rosencrans, Guidance Counselor at Badger High School, Jack Adams, John Druszczak, Board Member
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Food Services
What's for breakfast & lunch? Click the button below for menus and other important Food Services Information.
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Sign-Up for Swim Lessons!
Registration for the Badger High School 2021 Learn-To-Swim Program is open. Visit http://bit.ly/badgersummerswim for more information and to register today!
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Face Coverings
The Lake Geneva Schools (Lake Geneva Jt.#1 and Badger) will continue to require face coverings for all students and staff in grades 4K-12 until further notice. This is consistent with school board action taken to reopen our schools and is not dependent on legislative action.
Recent recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) have changed social distancing requirements from six feet to three feet WITH FACE COVERINGS. This change will allow us to keep more kids in school because of fewer being deemed "close contacts". But, this can only happen if face coverings are worn.
We will continue to require face coverings until further notice and look forward to returning to a more normal educational environment as soon as possible.
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Watch Central-Denison Spring Concerts Live on YouTube
Central-Denison Kindergarten Spring Concert Wednesday, April 21 6 PM
Central-Denison 1st Grade Spring Concert Thursday, April 22 6 PM
Central-Denison 2nd Grade Spring Concert Wednesday, April 28 6PM
Central-Denison 3rd Grade Spring Concert Thursday, April 29 6 PM
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Stay Up-To-Date on the Daily Happenings of our Schools
We would like to invite you to take a moment and follow our district and school social media feeds. Staying in touch with us on social media will keep you in the loop on the amazing things we are accomplishing together each day. Social media may also be a critical line of communication during emergencies and will be a great place for you to get up-to-date information.
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April 30, 2021
- No School - Teacher In-Service Day
May 31, 2021
June 4, 2021
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Community Backpack
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