IMPORTANT SUMMER SCHOOL UPDATE
REGISTRATION INFORMATION

2012 SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION & BOOKLET

Registration Closed 

Schedule Confirmations will be sent home with students on Monday, May 21.

4K PROGRAM APPROVED AT WRIGHTSTOWN
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

On Wednesday, February 15, the Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the addition of a four-year-old kindergarten (4K) for the Wrightstown Community School District.   The program will be in place beginning for the 2012-2013 school year.  For a copy of the proposal, please click here.
 

Registration for the program is being held at Wrightstown Elementary School - Principal's office anytime between 7:30-4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.    In order to attend, children must be four-years-old on or before September 1, 2012.  Parents are required to bring a birth or baptismal certificate, proof of district residency, and vaccination information to the registration.  Parents are able to access their child's immunization records online at the Wisconsin Dept. of Health website.                                             

It is not necessary to bring your four-year-old to the registration; about 15 minutes is needed to complete registration paperwork. For your convenience, the (5) registration forms are available on the school website under Kindergarten Registration.   If you have any questions regarding 4K registration, please call 532-4818.

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Studies have shown that students enrolled in quality early education programs perform better in school…are more likely to graduate from high school, work and avoid incarceration.  Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) programs support social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and acquisition of general knowledge.                     
                                 -Dr. Tony Evers, State Superintendent

Registration for 2012-13 Five-Year Old Kindergarten
Click on link for registration information

• Student learning is the district’s highest priority.
• Student learning is composed of:
  • intellectual development
  • human and social development
  • career development
• All students can learn, can demonstrate what they have learned and their learning is measurable.
• Student learn best when there is a continuous challenge to achieve at higher levels and when instruction is differentiated to accommodate student learning needs.
• Student learning is enhanced when there is an environment that fosters a joy of learning, positive student relations, honesty, trust, responsibility and respect.
• Family, students, staff and community all share the responsibility of providing a productive, safe and compassionate learning environment.
• Ongoing professional development ensures a highly qualified staff, which is necessary for student success.
• Annual District goal setting is important to ensure focus on continuous district improvement and that decision-making will be based on the use of data.

                                  STUDENT EXPECTATIONS                        

ntellectual development

• grade level competency in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science
• the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including the ability to access, synthesize and present information
• the ability to think critically, utilize information and information-technology to solve problems, to develop opinions and to make decisions

human and social development

• the knowledge and understanding of the rights, privileges and responsibilities of United States and global citizenship.
• the knowledge and positive habits they need to be physically and emotionally healthy individuals
• the understanding of the importance of daily attendance, punctuality and active engagement in the learning process
• the knowledge and skills required to be socially responsible citizens who give back to the community as a whole
• the ability to demonstrate consideration and understanding for the diversity of thought, beliefs and people

career development

• the competencies they need to be self-directed individuals who display initiative, set priorities, establish career and life goals
• the knowledge and understanding of the range of career choices available to them and the actions required to pursue specific career paths
• the skills required to work effectively and safely with others

Carrying Concealed Weapon (CCW) Law

Dear Parents, Guardians/Students/Community Members,

The Wrightstown Community School District strives to provide a safe and healthy environment for all persons on its premises or attending any of its activities or functions.  In recent months you have heard or read about Wisconsin’s new Carrying Concealed Weapon (CCW) Law. 

Under the law, 2011 Wisconsin Act 35, state-issued licenses permitting certain private individuals to lawfully carry a handgun or certain other weapons in various public places do not permit the possession, carrying and/or use of such weapons in schools or on school premises.  According to Wisconsin State Statute, a person who is licensed to carry concealed weapon may possess a firearm within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a school or school property, only with expressed authorization by the District, if the firearm is not loaded and is encased and in a locked firearms rack in a motor vehicle.  Authorization will only be allowed if the weapon is under the control of law enforcement personnel acting within the scope of employment; or with the knowledge of the building principal for demonstration or educational purposes such as ‘Hunter Safety’ courses.   Thus, despite any rights under Act 35, the law still restricts dangerous weapons from school premises, except in very limited instances.

The Board of Education has adopted a ‘Weapons Policy’ outlining the specifics of what defines a weapon and the consequences for violating this policy. 

Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year,

Carla

The storms caused a short power outage in the school district today - Thursday, May 2.  Lightening struck a power pole on Highway 96 and County D, near the high school.  It knocked out partial power in all three buildings for about an hour.  WPS repaired the damage and worked with us to minimize the time without full power.  Thank you to the building principals, food service staff, custodians, teachers and students for their flexibility, ability to operate as usual with 1/3 the power, and problem solving and creativity in operating under these unique situations.  Please call the district office with any questions or concerns.  Happy Spring!