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.



We appreciate your help in keeping our recess areas safe during afternoon recess times by staying behind the barriers. We will be moving those barriers around 3:30 each day, with our students being dismissed at 3:40. As we implemented our new pick-up policy, you may have noticed students being released a few minutes prior. Moving forward, doors will not open until 3:40 for students to go to the pick up zone. Thank you for your continued patience and support as we do what is best for students' education and safety.

• November 1st, 2024: Veterans Day Breakfast Reservations Due.
• November 3rd, 2024: Fall Back; Set your clocks back on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD!
• November 4th, 2024: Clubs & Girls Basketball Starts
• November 5th, 2024: Veterans Days Choir Presentation to Families at 4:00pm
• November 11th, 2024 to December 6th, 2024: Casa Mia Assisted Living gift giving bear donation
• November 12th, 2024: Star Center Veteran's Day Assembly
• November 14th, 2024 to December 5th, 2024: Butter Braid Fundraiser
• November 15th, 2024: Elementary Report Cards Sent Home
• November 18th, 2024 - November 22nd, 2024: Peer Helpers Food Drive
• November 19th, 2024: PTO Meeting (3:45pm to 4:15pm)
• November 25th, 2024 to November 29th, 2024: NO HEAD START
• November 26th, 2024: No Choir Practice
• November 27th, 2024 to November 29th, 2024: THANKSGIVING BREAK

• November 27th to November 29th: NO SCHOOL

• November 25th, 2024 to November 29th, 2024: NO HEAD START THIS WEEK



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!

• All Clubs and Basketball starts on MONDAY November 4th, 2024.

• Clubs will be on Mondays from 3:40pm to 4:25pm.

• Girls Basketball will be on Mondays and Wednesday from 3:35pm to 4:25pm.

• No clubs or basketball the week of Thanksgiving break

November 25th - November 29th.

• Clubs end on Monday, December 9th, 2024 and Basketball ends on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024.

• Forms went home for registration in October 2024. Deadline for sign up has passed at this time.



Tuesday November 12th, 2024, Star Center will be recognizing Veterans Day through a school-wide flag ceremony at 9am followed by breakfast for military personnel and their families!

Sign up for this event closes on November 1st, 2024. The sign up sheets went home to all students in their folders during the month of October 2024.

Star Center would like the invite all students and staff to wear red, white and blue or scout uniforms on November 12th, to recognize this important day of remembrance!



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!

YMCA All 5 Things Winter Gear Closet!

NOVEMBER 2nd, 2024

12:00pm to 6:00pm

NOVEMBER 3rd, 2024

10:00am to 2:00pm

• Donations of gently used and new winter clothing for both children and adults!
• Items collected Boots, Waterproof gloves, Hats, Snow Pants and Jackets



We had such a great turn out and a scary good time! Thank you to all who came out and all who participated!



Our students are working hard to earn "Super Star" coupons! They can earn these coupons anywhere in the school by following expectations. Beginning on November 8th, students will have the chance to spend their Super Stars at a cart of goodies! The prizes will vary each week, but include things like necklaces/bracelets, fidgets, decorative notebooks, snacks, candy or an "experiential reward" such a bringing a stuffed animal for the day, wearing a hat for the day, or eating lunch with the principal! Any items purchased from the cart will be brought home in their backpack, not used at school. Your child can either spend their Super Star coupons, or save them for a larger prize!

If you would like to donate prizes, we would appreciate it! Some ideas include, chips, Gatorade, mini slime, small games/toys, etc. If you donate, please label it "Super Star Rewards" and send it to the main office.

Thank you!



Lake Geneva Public Library -

NOVEMBER 16th, 2024 - 10am to Noon!

• New Youth Coats
• New Youth Books
• Items available for all for free!
• Children should be present



Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are excited to partner with you in your child's education journey using the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum. CKLA is designed to build students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, while also providing knowledge about important topics in history, science, and literature.  

We understand that learning happens not only in the classroom but also at home. Here are some ways you can help support your child's success with CKLA:

1. Encourage Writing

Writing is a key component of CKLA. You can:

• Create a writing space: Give your child a quiet space and materials to practice writing. Encourage them to write stories, keep a journal, or write about things they enjoy.
• Provide feedback: Praise their efforts and offer gentle suggestions to improve spelling, grammar, or ideas.

2. Support Good Listening and Speaking Habits

CKLA encourages students to listen carefully and share their ideas clearly. You can help by:

• Engaging in conversation: Have regular discussions where your child can share their thoughts and ideas. Listen attentively and ask follow-up questions.
• Model clear speaking: When talking to your child, speak clearly and encourage them to express themselves confidently.

3. Be Involved

• Review materials: Take time to go over your child’s CKLA materials. Discuss any assignments or reading they are working on.
• Stay connected: Reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions or need clarification on how to support your child’s learning at home.

By working together, we can help your child develop a strong foundation in language arts and knowledge across various subjects. Your involvement makes a big difference in your child’s learning experience, and we appreciate your support!

If you have any questions or would like more resources on how to support CKLA learning at home, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for being a part of your child’s educational journey.

Sincerely,

Erin Zigler

Director of Curriculum and Instruction



If you have questions about bussing for the school year, please contact Dousman Transport at 262-248-3289.



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:

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

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.

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.

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.



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.

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, November 20, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Lake Geneva Schools District Office, 208 E. South Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• No December Event
• Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• 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.



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



Main Office: (262) 348-7000

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