Dear Families,
Please click on https://www.wrightstown.k12.wi.us/district/ for an Important Update. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact one of us. Thank you for your attention to this important communication.
Carla Buboltz Scott Thompson Bob Caelwaerts
Caroline Mihalski Craig Haese Sarah Nelson
Thank you to all of our parents and families who have connected with us through parent conferences this quarter. While we'd much rather talk to you face-to-face, we are very thankful for the opportunity to meet you virtually and talk about how your child is doing in school. Parent connections are critical to your child's success and it is our privilege to partner with you on their learning! Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns about your child's academic, social, and emotional growth. We are here to help.
As we near the completion of the first quarter, we are again asking for your continued diligence in doing the things in your family that will help us stay in school. We know how hard it is to limit your time with family and friends outside of your household! However, we know that the greatest exposure for our students is through household exposure from gatherings.
We are so grateful for the cooperation and collaboration from our families in notifying us about potential exposure or positive tests within a household. We understand the need to quarantine students to limit potential exposure is a challenge for our families, but we also know this helps keep us all safer! Plus, it helps keep us in school!
Thank you for continuing to check on how your child is feeling every morning. Are they showing any of the following symptoms?
New onset of cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or fever (greater than 100.40 F) OR
Two or more of the following: new or atypical headache, chills, new unexplained muscle pain, sore throat, recent sudden loss of sense of smell or taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, congestion, or runny nose
Has a member of your family been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID in the past three days?
Keeping your child home from school if you answer 'Yes' to any of these questions helps us stay healthy and stay in school with face-to-face instruction.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to one of us for questions or concerns. We are available to assist and want to help answer any questions about COVID. It is often easier to provide additional information in advance of making decisions for you and your family than trying to do so after the situation becomes more of a challenge.
As a school district, we continue to see low, but steady numbers of students, staff, and families impacted by COVID. Below is a data dashboard that includes a snapshot in time for Friday, October 16.
DATA DASHBOARD WRIGHTSTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Active Positive Student Cases in District
7
(Up slightly from last week)
Student Household Contacts to a Positive Case; Close Contact to a Positive Case; In Quarantine; Not COVID positive
79
(Up slightly from last week)
Classrooms in Quarantine and Learning Remotely
1
(No change from last week)
Active Positive Staff Cases in District
3
(Up slightly from last week)
Staff Household Contacts to a Positive Case; Close Contact to a Positive Case; In Quarantine; Not COVID positive
3
(Down slightly from last week)
Overall District Absence Rates
6.2%
(Up slightly from last week)
Percent Positive by District
0.67%
(Up slightly from last week)
We are Wrightstown Strong and can make a difference by following the 5 W’s…
When you are not feeling well, stay home.
Wash your hands often.
Watch your distance (physically distance from others, at least 6 feet).
Wear a face covering when in public.
When you have to go out, please avoid large group gatherings.
We have every confidence that together, we've got this and together, we can keep our schools open for face-to-face instruction! Have a great weekend! Enjoy the time with your family!
Wrightstown Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will hold its 10th Annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 17 for the retired individuals and grandparents of the community. This year’s format will be a drive thru format similar to a trunk or treat with each person in attendance receiving a gift bag. Arrangements will be offered to deliver gift bags to those in the community that are unable to attend or choose not to due to the Corona virus. This event is FREE and will run from 1:15 PM to 2:15.
In order to prepare enough gift bags, those interested are asked to register by December 1 using one of the following methods:
·Email your name, and the names of other people attending with you, & address to doell@wrightstown.k12.wi.us If you can’t attend and need your gift bag delivered please note that too
·Call the high school at (920) 532-0525
the event of school being canceled due to inclement weather on December 17, the event will be held on December 18.
The club will not be seeking donations this year due to the current economic climate. If a business or individual(s) would like to donate money or small trinkets to distribute (such as post-it notes, hand sanitizer, individually wrapped items) please contact Steve Doell at doell@wrightstown.k12.wi.us or (920) 532-0525 ext 6419.
Additional details about the event will continue to be provided. Please watch the club’s social media sites.
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,
Wrightstown Community School District is growing our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube channels. Please see these social media sites to keep in the loop of what’s happening and help us celebrate the success of our students!
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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