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Dear Star Center Families,
What an exciting beginning to this school year! Our students have settled into classroom routines and embraced new learning opportunities, including lessons from our new math curriculum. Students have shared their knowledge from beginning-of-the-year assessments so teachers can design lessons that best meet the needs of all students. Read more about intervention and iReady in the newsletter below.
Star Center students are not only growing academically, but also enjoying their school experience. Students are loving the new playground, extracurriculars, and CKLA Unit One celebrations. We are excited to create a year full of discovery, achievement, and lasting moments. We appreciate all of your support and are looking forward to a great year!
With excitement,
Mrs. Jenn Chironis
Principal
Star Center Elementary School
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October 1st - All City Cross Country Meet - Hosted by Badger HS - CANCELED due to weather
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October 2nd - National School Custodian Day
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October 6th - Fire Safety visit with Bloomfield/Genoa City Fire Dept
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October 8th - PTO Meeting, Student Leadership Meeting
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October 9th - 4K Field Trip to Elegant Farmer, 3rd Grade Field Trip to Badger HS Agriscience Dept
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October 12th-16th - Homecoming Dress up Days! See below for different themes
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October 14th - Star Center & Eastview Cross Country Meet @ Eastview
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October 16th - Homecoming Parade 4:45pm
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October 19th-23rd - PTO Book Fair
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October 23rd - Picture Retakes, 4th Grade Field Trip to Ice Age Trail, 5K Field Trip to Royal Oak Farm Orchard
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October 23rd - Scare Fair!
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October 27th - 5th Grade Field Trip to Lyric Opera
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October 28th & 29th - Parent Teacher Conferences
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October 29th & 30th - No School
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School Hours:
8:35 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
*Drop Off: 8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.*
School Year Office Hours:
7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
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Our students have been enjoying their outdoor recess time on Star Center’s amazing new playground! To ensure the students are both having fun and staying safe, our staff has gradually introduced the new equipment and the expectations for use. While doing so, we have been careful to follow the industry guidelines provided by the manufacturer for age and safety when establishing the expectations. The students are doing an excellent job learning the safest ways to use our new playground equipment and are now able to enjoy all aspects of the new equipment. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigated these exciting new changes.
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Important Reminder
Please keep in mind that bringing balls from home to school is not permitted. Each grade level has a designated bag of balls available for use during recess on the playground.
Additionally, ensure that your child does not bring personal toys or fidgets to school, such as stuffed animals, Needohs, dumplings, backpack keychains and similar items. These objects are quickly becoming sources of distraction and disruption in the learning environment.
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At Star Center, we dedicate two important parts of our day to intervention time—a half-hour each for reading and math. This time is designed to help every child grow academically! We organize students into flexible, grade-level groups that provide extra practice and support, intentionally focusing on the specific areas each student needs most. Your child might work with their classroom teacher or get to know another wonderful Star Center teacher during this time.
Here’s what makes intervention time so special: our team meets regularly to review data from iReady assessments, classroom work, and unit tests. Together, we thoughtfully create groups that target each student’s needs. The best part? These groups are always changing! As your child grows and masters new skills, they move to different groups that match where they are right now.
The goal is simple: challenge and support every student so they get exactly what they need to thrive. It’s one more way we’re working together to help your child reach their full potential!
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Volunteer Information
Act 89
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Parents and Guardians,
Starting with the 2026–27 school year, all school volunteers must complete Wisconsin Act 89 training (the process is outlined below) and submit a background check authorization every three years. Please complete these steps before your first volunteer activity.
WHO NEEDS TO COMPLETE THIS:
Anyone who volunteers in any capacity, including but not limited to:
In the classroom:
- Reading buddies and tutoring
- Classroom helpers
- Library helpers
- Copying, laminating, or prepping teacher materials
At events and activities:
- Field trip chaperones
- School dances, carnivals, and fun fairs
- Fundraisers
- Concerts, plays, and performances
- After-school clubs
- PTO events
HOW TO COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS:
Option 1:
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Submit your background check authorization by printing and returning it to the school's main office.
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Complete the training: Grooming and Personal Boundaries Training for School Staff - Act 89. You will need to register to create a free account on the DPI site.
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Pass the assessment. After reviewing the materials, you'll take an assessment and must score at least 80% to pass. Important: Download your completion certificate.
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Complete this brief form, which includes uploading your completion certificate.
Option 2:
- Contact your child's school's main office to schedule a time to complete the training on-site via a video presentation.
- Complete your background check authorization during the same visit.
** Upcoming Opportunity for Option 2 will occur at Star Center Elementary on October 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
We understand that this process is inconvenient; however, these steps are a part of a recently passed WI state law and an important part of keeping our students safe. Training helps every adult in our buildings recognize the warning signs of grooming and understand appropriate boundaries with students, so we all share the responsibility of protecting children. Thank you for your time and for helping create a safe, supportive environment where students can learn and thrive.
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Our PTO is only as strong as the families who step up to support it. Without volunteers willing to serve as officers, there will be no PTO. We are currently looking for parents/guardians who are willing to serve in the following positions for the upcoming PTO year:
President
- Serves as the leader and primary point of contact for the PTO
- Presides over PTO meetings
- Acts as the liaison between the PTO and the school principal
- Oversees the executive board
Vice President
- Acts as an aide to the President
- Steps in for the President when needed
- Helps oversee special committees and fundraising efforts
Secretary
- Maintains official PTO records
- Prepares meeting agendas and minutes
- Shares documentation with PTO members and school administration
You do NOT need to have prior PTO experience to run! If you are willing to volunteer your time, work as part of a team, and help make a difference for our students and staff, we would love to have you consider stepping up.
Want to be added to the ballot?
Please email starcenterpto@gmail.com by Tuesday, October 6th to be added to the ballot.
Missed the deadline? You can also be a write-in candidate on election night!
Elections will be held at our October PTO meeting:
Thursday, October 8th at 5:15 PM
The PTO plays an important role in supporting our students, teachers, and school community. But we cannot continue without officers. We truly need our families to step up and help keep the PTO going.
Please consider volunteering for one of these positions. Without you, there will be no PTO.
Thank you for supporting Star Center and our kids!
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to announce that our elementary schools will be introducing the enVision + Common Core Mathematics curriculum to our students this school year. This innovative program, enVision, puts math students at the center of learning, encouraging active exploration and discovery to help them see how math connects to their world.
What is enVision +?
enVision+ is a complete core curriculum built around the content and skills that are key to supporting every math learner at every grade. It empowers students to think, solve, and succeed by taking the lead in their learning and building confidence through real-world problem-solving. It provides personalized learning pathways tailored to each student’s needs. It offers regular opportunities for informed instruction to drive continuous improvement.
Key Features of enVision +:
- Content-rich units Include Exploration, problem-solving, modeling tasks, modeling tools, and real-world application.
- Fosters academic growth with support, engagement, and challenge through strategic fluency routines, embedded language development, differentiation support, and personalized learning tools.
- Assessment and Differentiation: Regular assessments are built into the curriculum to monitor student progress and guide instruction. enVision+ also provides differentiated activities to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
What This Means for Your Child:
We believe that enVision + will provide a rich and stimulating learning environment for your child. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and accessible, fostering a love of learning while developing essential mathematical skills. Our teachers have received training in enVision + and are enthusiastic about implementing this program to support your child’s academic growth.
Our administration, teachers, and support staff are confident that enVision+ will be a valuable addition to our curriculum and positively impact your child’s learning experience. We appreciate your support and partnership as we implement this exciting new program.
If you have any questions or would like more information about this Common Core math curriculum, please feel free to contact your child’s school principal.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child’s education.
Sincerely, Lake Geneva Schools Administration
| | Meet our Star Center Social Worker | |
Hello! I am Mrs. Julie Theisz and I get to be the Star Center school social worker! I am so excited to partner with you and your family this school year. My role is to support the social emotional well-being of all our students so they can feel safe, confident, and ready to learn! I can help with:
Student Support-coping skills, social-emotional guidance
Family Resources-connecting you with community programs, needs and local support services
Collaborative Care-working alongside teachers and parents to help children navigate challenges
Let’s connect! Please reach out if you have any questions or if your child needs extra support this year!
Julie Theisz
262-348-7000
julie.theisz@badger.k12.wi.us
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Raising Mentally Strong Kids
A Love and Logic Workshop
| Join us for Coffee with the Superintendent! | |
Lake Geneva Schools Superintendent Dr. Peter Wilson warmly invites parents and community members to a series of informal “Coffee with the Superintendent” gatherings happening over the next several months. These relaxed events offer a great chance to chat openly about our schools—what’s going well and where we can improve.
Upcoming Dates & Locations:
October 23, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am
The Porch
832 Geneva Street
Lake Geneva, WI
November 17, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Lake Geneva Schools District Office
208 E. South Street
Lake Geneva, WI
January 28, 2027
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Inspired
883 W Main St
Lake Geneva, WI
April 1, 2027
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Lake Geneva Schools District Office
208 E. South Street
Lake Geneva, WI
Please call 262-348-1005 to RSVP before each event. Walk-ins welcomed.
We look forward to seeing you there!
| 2026-2027 School Year Family Calendar | |
Please check out our 2026-2027 school year family calendar. Review key dates and plan ahead for the school year.
View the full calendar here: https://bit.ly/4pYIGuO
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Food Service Information
Lake Geneva Schools (Badger and Joint #1) is excited to continue offering students FREE Breakfast for the 2026 - 2027 School Year! We are extremely happy to provide this service to our community and encourage all students to participate!
Elementary
Breakfast: Free
Lunch: $2.85
Snack Milk: $55.00 per year
Middle School
Breakfast: Free
Lunch: $3.10
High School
Breakfast: Free
Lunch: $3.35
We encourage you to complete the Application for Free & Reduced Lunch: https://bit.ly/4wp9oQ0.
*** If you have not received a letter regarding free & reduced lunch, your grace period is over as of September 25th 2026. Please reapply for free & reduced lunch. You can fill out a free and reduced form anytime.
***Breakfast is FREE for all Lake Geneva Students
Thank you-
Jaclyn Sanders
Food Service Director
New! Subscribe to Our Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Good news for busy families: you can now have our school breakfast and lunch menus automatically sync to your personal calendar, so you'll always know what's on the menu without checking the website.
Here's how to sign up: https://bit.ly/45pQJbS
Once subscribed, breakfast and lunch menus will automatically appear on your calendar.
Prefer to view the menu directly on our website?
Visit lakegenevaschools.com/about-us/departments/school-nutrition
Want to print the calendar? Click the gray printer icon in the top right corner of the calendar on our website ( lakegenevaschools.com/about-us/departments/school-nutrition)
Questions about menus, meal prices, or payments? Contact our Food Service Coordinator, Jaclyn Sanders, at (262) 348-1000, ext. 8400.
| | Walworth County Food Resources | | 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. | | |
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 9:30 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 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.
| | 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!
Wisconsin Respiratory Viral Report is a great way to see Respiratory Illness trends in both the State of Wisconsin and different Regions of Wisconsin. If your child is diagnosed with a Respiratory Illness, please update their building health office and keep home until they are well enough to be in class and ready to learn.
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MORNING DROP-OFF INFORMATION:
Just a reminder that you may NOT drop your student(s) off before 8:20 A.M. There is no student supervision before that time. We encourage all families to use our drop off zone 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. If you are need of additional car tags with your students number please reach out to the main office.
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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Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back? Volunteer at Lake Geneva Schools!
Whether you have a few hours a month or want to get regularly involved, there's an opportunity for you. From classroom support to special events, many positions are available throughout our schools.
We're also actively seeking volunteers for our Multilingual Department! Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Thai and English is preferred, but not necessary.
Ready to get started? Contact any of our building principals to learn how you can help.
Mrs. Stephanie Ford
Central-Denison Elementary
(262) 348-4000
Mrs. Katherine Stanton
Eastview Elementary
(262) 348-6000
Mrs. Jenn Chironis
Star Center Elementary
(262) 348-7000
Mrs. Anne Heck
Lake Geneva Middle School
(262) 348-3000
Mrs. Andrea Kaplan
Badger High School
(262) 348-2000
Together, we are strengthening the connection between our schools and our community one volunteer at a time.
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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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Share your school photos with us!
Email your student's photos to us at photos@badger.k12.wi.us & we'll be sharing them throughout the school year on our district social media.
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Lake Geneva Schools is proud to have the most dedicated teachers and staff! Now’s your chance to recognize a teacher or staff member who has made a meaningful difference in your life, your student’s journey, or your family’s experience. Share your appreciation, and we’ll spotlight these "Unsung Heroes" on our website, social media channels, and personally deliver your message to them. Let’s come together to celebrate the incredible people who make Lake Geneva Schools so special! #LakeGenevaSchools #E3LG
Click here to recognize a teacher or staff member: https://bit.ly/46hoMD1
| | 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.
| | Discover, Learn, and Have Fun with Badger Community Education! | | |
Looking to learn a new skill, explore a hobby, stay active, or just have a blast? Badger Community Education has you covered! We offer a wide range of affordable classes and activities for all ages — from fitness and wellness to arts, crafts, cooking, and more. Whether you're trying something for the first time, building on existing talents, or simply looking for a good time, there's something for everyone!
Check out everything we offer and sign up today at Badger Community Education. Let’s keep learning, growing, and having fun — together!
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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 can 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.
| | Main Office: (262) 348-7000 | | |
Jenn Chironis
Principal
jenn.chironis@badger.k12.wi.us
ext. 8154
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Karen Aronson
Secretary/Attendance
karen.aronson@badger.k12.wi.us
ext. 8108
Health Office
ext. 7002
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Star Center Elementary School
(262) 348-7000
www.lakegenevaschools.com
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