Dear Parents and Guardians,
Communication. Engagement. Partners in Education. Thank you very much for the great feedback and communication on the preliminary plans for Fall 2020 that were released last week. By actively engaging in the discussions regarding the plans, we will be able to plan for a fall reopening that focuses on using the best information available, balances the differing needs and opinions of stakeholders, and manages the risk factors of COVID-19 to the best of our ability.
As information continues to change and we receive additional guidance from local medical experts, county health departments, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and the CDC, we will update the fall plans and keep you posted. Fall Plan Updates: July 24 Cloth Face Coverings
Current health recommendations support wearing cloth face coverings in public spaces where you are not able to physically distance from others. Cloth face coverings help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and wearing them has become much more normalized even since we released our Fall Plan last week. Based on the recommendations from medical experts and to provide as safe an environment as possible, we will be requiring cloth face coverings for all Kindergarten - Grade 12 students and staff to start the school year. We also highly encourage it for our 4K students. Please work with your child to build stamina in wearing the cloth face coverings. Children will follow your lead if you positively and proactively talk about wearing masks and preventing the spread of germs. As we continue to plan with our Comeback Teams, we will work to find opportunities for students to take breaks from wearing them throughout the day. High School In-Person
With the change to required cloth face coverings for all students, we will be able to offer in-person learning at WHS for all Grade 9-12 students, every day! We will be working to plan for physical distancing to the best of our ability, hand hygiene, and cleaning and disinfection protocols, but we are very excited to bring back all Grade 9-12 students for in-person learning, 5 days a week! 'Learning from Home' Online Option
We know a majority of families support in-person learning for fall. We are excited to have students and staff back in our buildings! We also know there are families who will be uncomfortable having their children return to in-person learning in fall. We will have a 'Learning from Home' option for those families that will be online and computer based. Families may choose the 'Learning from Home' option by contacting their building principal by August 7. The online platform will be much more robust and rigorous than the continuous learning that happened in spring with the school closure. While there will be weekly progress checks with our teachers, the content is much more independent and student/parent driven. Regular grading procedures and daily attendance will be back in place for the learning from home online option. Families may choose the 'Learning from Home' option now for the first semester, and then again in January if you would like your child to continue from home for the second semester.
Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and understanding as we continue to navigate these uncharted waters! Please continue to watch your email and the school district website for updates to the Fall 2020 plan. We are thankful to have you as partners in the educational journey of your children.
As always, please contact us with thoughts, ideas, questions, or concerns.
Carla Buboltz Caroline Mihalski Scott Thompson
Craig Haese Bob Caelwaerts Sarah Nelson
Dear Parents and Guardians, Communication. Engagement. Partners in Education. Thank you very much for the great feedback and communication on the preliminary plans for Fall 2020 that were released last week. By actively engaging in the discussions regarding the plans, we will be able to plan for a fall reopening that focuses on using the best information available, balances the differing needs and opinions of stakeholders, and manages the risk factors of COVID-19 to the best of our ability.
As information continues to change and we receive additional guidance from local medical experts, county health departments, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and the CDC, we will update the fall plans and keep you posted. Fall Plan Updates: July 24 Cloth Face Coverings
Current health recommendations support wearing cloth face coverings in public spaces where you are not able to physically distance from others. Cloth face coverings help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and wearing them has become much more normalized even since we released our Fall Plan last week. Based on the recommendations from medical experts and to provide as safe an environment as possible, we will be requiring cloth face coverings for all Kindergarten - Grade 12 students and staff to start the school year. We also highly encourage it for our 4K students. Please work with your child to build stamina in wearing the cloth face coverings. Children will follow your lead if you positively and proactively talk about wearing masks and preventing the spread of germs. As we continue to plan with our Comeback Teams, we will work to find opportunities for students to take breaks from wearing them throughout the day. High School In-Person
With the change to required cloth face coverings for all students, we will be able to offer in-person learning at WHS for all Grade 9-12 students, every day! We will be working to plan for physical distancing to the best of our ability, hand hygiene, and cleaning and disinfection protocols, but we are very excited to bring back all Grade 9-12 students for in-person learning, 5 days a week! 'Learning from Home' Online Option
We know a majority of families support in-person learning for fall. We are excited to have students and staff back in our buildings! We also know there are families who will be uncomfortable having their children return to in-person learning in fall. We will have a 'Learning from Home' option for those families that will be online and computer based. Families may choose the 'Learning from Home' option by contacting their building principal by August 7. The online platform will be much more robust and rigorous than the continuous learning that happened in spring with the school closure. While there will be weekly progress checks with our teachers, the content is much more independent and student/parent driven. Regular grading procedures and daily attendance will be back in place for the learning from home online option. Families may choose the 'Learning from Home' option now for the first semester, and then again in January if you would like your child to continue from home for the second semester.
Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and understanding as we continue to navigate these uncharted waters! Please continue to watch your email and the school district website for updates to the Fall 2020 plan. We are thankful to have you as partners in the educational journey of your children.
As always, please contact us with thoughts, ideas, questions, or concerns.
Carla Buboltz Caroline Mihalski Scott Thompson
Craig Haese Bob Caelwaerts Sarah Nelson
July 17, 2020
Dear Wrightstown Families,
‘Excellence in Student Achievement' by providing a 'Quality Education for Every Student’…..
Schools are critical to child and adolescent development and well-being. They provide our children and adolescents with academic instruction, social and emotional support, safety, nutrition, intervention for students with differing learning and language needs, mental health care, access to technology, physical activity, opportunities to explore interests in music and art, and participation in athletics and co-curricular experiences.
As we focus on the vision and mission of the Wrightstown Community School District, we have been working on a plan to return to school in the fall that uses the best information available, focuses on balancing the differing needs and opinions of stakeholders, and manages the risk factors of COVID-19.
Please take a moment to view the attached informationfor the initial plans of reopening our schools in fall. The attached document will serve as the basic framework for future planning in each building. A 'COVID Comeback Team' in each building is beginning to work on defining many of the small details and logistics of bringing the fall plan to fruition.
Please understand these plans are subject to change based on the latest information from the CDC; DPI; and State, County, and Local Health Departments. We will continue to monitor and assess the current situation, pivot when needed, and adjust when deemed appropriate. Please watch for more information over the next several weeks as we refine the reopening plan.
Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and understanding as we continue to navigate these uncharted waters! As always, please contact us with thoughts, ideas, questions, or concerns.
Wrightstown Schools Exceed Expectations
on State School Report Cards
The Wrightstown Community School District is pleased to report that the District ‘Exceeds Expectations’ on the 2018-2019 School Report Cards. As a District, we continue to exceed the achievement, growth, closing gaps, attendance, and graduation readiness goals that have been set by the State of Wisconsin. Our students continue to do well and our staff remains committed to meeting the District mission of providing a quality education for every student. In addition to a District overall score, each building received an accountability rating.
The current School Report Card is primarily based on last year’s performance, the 2018-19 school year. At the foundation of the report cards are four priority areas. Schools and districts receive a score for each priority area:
Student Achievement proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics on the annual state assessments
School Growth measured by year-to-year progress in ELA and math achievement
Closing Gaps
in performance between specific student groups (comparing English learners, low-income students, students with disabilities, and members of a racial or an ethnic group with their peers)
On-Track and Postsecondary Readiness showing reliable predictors of how many students are on-track to graduate from high school and student readiness for post-high school success
While the report card in just one source of information about our schools, we can use the information to help us better meet student learning needs. As a school district, we are always looking for ways to improve student achievement in our schools and classrooms and the data from the report card helps guide some of those improvement efforts. We did see a decrease in our overall accountability rating and look forward to addressing the areas that trended down this year.
In addition to reviewing student achievement data, the District is committed to making sure our students feel connected to school and have built positive relationships with teachers, staff, and peers. Those positive relationships significantly impact the ability of our students to learn and grow in our schools and continue to be #wcsdstrong!
The Wrightstown School District offers a variety of educational options to children who reside in the District.
The District’s primary educational pathway and instructional program for students involves a progression from 4-year-old kindergarten (early learning) through 12th grade, leading to a high school diploma.
To access the most recent accountability reports for each District school, as issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction under section 115.385 of the state statutes,
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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.
Students 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.
As we interact in an ever-changing globally diverse environment, students must demonstrate consideration and understanding for the diversity of thought, beliefs, and people.
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
intellectual development
the ability to be ready for further education and the workforce upon high school graduation
the opportunity to be challenged individually to reach the greatest potential 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
the opportunity to ask questions, critique and cite evidence, and apply knowledge
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
the skill, work ethic, concentration, and stamina to respond to rigorous levels of accountability and learning
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
the independence and self-sufficiency to analyze, problem solve, set goals, and take responsibility for college and career readiness
PARENT EXPECTATIONS
the ability to build relationships through communication with teachers and school administration
the understanding of the importance for independence and accountability for their children
the knowledge and understanding for the need to have children prepared, on-time and ready to learn
the understanding for the need to provide a conducive environment for homework that fosters independence, stamina for learning, problem solving, and self-reliance
the ability to access and utilize all resources available to foster a positive and stable environment for children
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