muskego norway schools 4k parent information night 2011

4K 4K Parent Information Parent Information

Night 2011Night 2011

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, committed people can change the world. Indeed,

it is the only thing that ever has. it is the only thing that ever has.

– Margaret Mead– Margaret Mead

Welcome & IntroductionsWelcome & Introductions

• Tammy Kapp – Director of School Performance

• Staff, Partners & Administrators


4K Community & School Partnerships• Kids Kampus / Muskego Elementary –

Jullie Lopez & Kaari Olson• Mary Linsmeier Schools / Tess

Corners– Dave Linsmeier & Ron Rivard• Leaps and Bounds / Mill Valley – Teri Gorski, Kris Desotell & Linda O’Bryan


4K Community & School Partnerships

Discovery Days – Two LocationsTina Kraussel, Giuliana Martin• Muskego Location / Tess Corners – Ron Rivard• Wind Lake Location / Country

Meadows – Gary Goelz


4K Community & School Partnerships

• Little VIP / Lakeview – Janet Wells, Sue Huerta & Dawn Marisch

• Lots-for-Tots / Lakeview – Jackie Nirode, Lisa VanKoningsveld & Dawn Marisch

4K Contact Information

Every student learning, growing…succeeding.

Little V.i.P. – Lakeview Elementaryhttp://www.littlevipchildcare.com/6710 South Loomis, Wind Lake4K Teacher: Lynn AndersonSite Contact:

Janet Wells/Sue [email protected]

District Contact: Dawn Marisch 262.971.1850

Leaps & Bounds – Mill Valley Elementaryhttp://leapsandboundsmuskego.com/W189 S7779 Racine Ave., Muskego4K Teacher: Jessica AllenSite Contact: Rachel Lewandowski/Teri Gorski 262.679.3111 [email protected] Contact:

Linda O’Bryan 262.971.1830

Mary Linsmeier School – Tess Cornershttp://www.marylinsmeierschools.org/S77 W18426 Janesville Road, Muskego (Located in Bethel Lutheran Church facility)(262)613.52864K Teacher: Merrie SorumSite Contact: David Linsmeier 262.781.8081 [email protected] Contact:

Ron Rivard 262.971.1860

Kids Kampus – Muskego Elementaryhttp://www.kidskampusmuskego.com/S84 W18473 Enterprise Drive, Muskego4K Teacher: Christine Henneberry Site Contact:

Jullie Lopez262.679.5867

[email protected] Contact:

Kaari Olson 262.971.1840

Lots for Tots – Lakeview7345 S Loomis Rd, Wind Lake, WI 53185 4K Teacher: Abby Drobot Site Contacts: Lisa Van Koningsveld Jackie Nirode 262-895-3880 [email protected]

District Contact:Dawn Marisch,

262.971.1850

Muskego-Norway School District4K Contact InformationAttendance Zone Clarification QuestionsCathy Anderson, 262-971-1800 ext. 2112Transportation QuestionsScot Ecker – Director of Business Services262-971-1800 ext. 2106Programming & Curriculum QuestionsTammy Kapp – Director of School Performance262-971-1800 ext. 2309Alan Groth – Director of Student Learning 262-971-1800 ext. 2128Ted Gennerman – Director of Special Education262-971-1800 ext. 2132Jen Losey – Early Childhood Program Support 262-971-1800 x4570

Discovery Days Muskego – Tess Cornershttp://www.discovery-days.com/ S80 W18906 Janesville, Muskego, WI 53150 4K Teacher: Sara Korotko

Site Contact: Tina Kraussel or Giuliana [email protected]

District Contact:Ron Rivard 262.971.1860

Discovery Days Wind Lake –Country Meadowshttp://www.discovery-days.com/ 8035 Racine Avenue, Wind Lake, WI 53185 4K Teacher: Alyssa AltersSite Contact: Tina Kraussel or Giuliana Martin 262-895-6299 [email protected] Contact:

Gary Goelz 262.971.1815

http://www.littlevipchildcare.com/



http://leapsandboundsmuskego.com/



http://www.marylinsmeierschools.org/



http://www.kidskampusmuskego.com/



http://www.discovery-days.com/




Tonight’s AgendaTonight’s Agenda

4K Partnership BackgroundSchedule & Calendar CurriculumTransportationRegistrationImportant DatesMeet Your 4K Partner

4K Partnership4K Partnership

4K Partnership: Program 4K Partnership: Program Design FeaturesDesign Features

Department of Public Instruction requirements

Collaborative Opportunity

Partner Selection Process

Classroom Locations

4K Partnership: 4K Partnership: CurriculumCurriculum

• Utilize the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards

• Align with the district’s curriculum

• Thematic units with emerging literacy emphasis

• Staff development is jointly coordinated by the district and community partners

• Learning targets provide big ideas*

*Located in parent handbook received at the beginning of the year.

4K Partnership: 4K Partnership: Reporting & Record Reporting & Record Management Management

• Report cards are distributed each trimester (December, March, and June)

• Parent/teacher conferences are held twice a year (October & March)

4K Partnership: 4K Partnership: Collaborative ApproachCollaborative Approach

• Work collaboratively with the identified district administrator/principal

• Scheduling on-going learning opportunities between the partner and the family

• May provide “wrap-around” care before/after school

4K Partnership: Staffing 4K Partnership: Staffing & Support Services& Support Services

• 4K programs have access to other district services:NurseSpecial education

• Teachers and classroom aides are community partner employees

• Wisconsin licensed teacher in every classroom Classroom aide in every classroom

• Elementary principal is the district program contact

• Joint supervision of classroom teacher by community partner and district

Schedule & Calendar Schedule & Calendar

4K: Schedule & Calendar4K: Schedule & Calendar

Student Day:

• 2 hour 45 minute sessions

• 2010-11 Morning session ran from: 8:50-11:50*

• 2010-11 afternoon session ran from: 1:10-4:10*

*Times subject to change based on registration & transportation decisions.

4K Schedule & Calendar 4K Schedule & Calendar

4K follows the school district calendar with a few exceptions that are published once the district calendar is finalized.

These dates include early release, late starts and no-school dates.

School will begin on September 1, 2011

TransportationTransportation

TransportationTransportation Transportation is provided to and from the

home address and 4K only, and does not include wrap-around care or transportation to a non-home address.

Transportation routes are finalized in summer.

Bussing schedules will be provided to parents/guardians via mail and/or email prior to the start of the school year.

Transportation: Busing Transportation: Busing

Efforts will be made to minimize the time spent on busses.

Parents have the option of providing their own transportation.

4K Boundary Lines & Partner Locations

Subject to change based on registrations received.

Registration Registration

Registration ProcessRegistration Process

• Muskego-Norway Schools facilitates the overall registration process with the assistance of our partners

• 4K is open to all district residents who are 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2011 (no early entrance)

• Registration remains open

• Registration materials are available tonight or at the elementary schools


• Each household is aligned to an elementary school which in turn determines the 4K community partner site.

Intra-district Transfer Requests • Considered• Placements are not guaranteed• No transportation is provided with

this option• Due to district office by May 6, 2011


Step 1:

• Read through the registration process letter and accompanying packet

• Then, complete the 4 Year Old Kindergarten Commitment Form

• Return 4K Commitment Form tonight at the door, or at your designated elementary school


Step 2:

• Pick up your 4K Registration Packet available at the door tonight, or at your designated elementary school

• If interested, pick up an Intra-District transfer form

• Complete and return this registration packet to your designated elementary school

Important DatesImportant Dates

May 6 Register by this date for greatest opportunity

to obtain your preferred 4K time and Community Partner

Intra-district transfer requests are due.

Form, Fee & Picture Day

August 24 - 4K Open House at sites

August 29 - Bus Orientation

September 1, 2011 –

first day of school

Remaining Pieces of Remaining Pieces of District Communication District Communication

Before School Starts• Bus Route information• Confirmation of your 4K site location• School hours• Bus orientation (home to site in August)• Parent Night (at site in August)• Supply list

At the start of the school year• Parent Handbook

Approximately 153 days Approximately 153 days away…and we look forward away…and we look forward to helping your child learn, to helping your child learn,

grow grow and succeed!and succeed!

Introducing…Your 4K

Staff

Questions?

Thank you so much for attending this evening! Please stop at any of the 4k Partner booths with questions about the site, wrap around care, or just to introduce yourself.