Grant Gazette
April 8, 2021
Grant Elementary School
Principal: Colleen Berkhahn
Phone: 715-261-0191
Email Address: cberkhahn@wausauschools.org
Secretary: Erica Taylor
Phone:715-261-0190
Email Address: etaylor@wausauschools.org
PICTURE RETAKE/ VIRTUAL LEARNERS PICTURE DAY
Mark your calendars! Tuesday, April 13th is Picture Day for Virtual Students and picture retake take day for in person learners. You can order pictures one of two ways, stop at school to get a paper order form or you can order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/49712S. Virtual Students can stop by school anytime between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 13 if they would like to have their picture taken. Students can be dropped off by door 1 with a mask on and pictures will be taken in the gym. Once seated for the picture, students have the option of removing the mask for their actual picture. The photographers are very efficient and the process only takes a few minutes.
If families would like to order pictures using the paper order form please have it ready and filled out ahead of time so your child can hand it to the photographer. If you plan to order online you can do that anytime before picture day or up to a year after the picture was taken using the above link.
STATE FORWARD TESTING
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL TEST TAKING
News from G2M Judy
Hi Grant Families! Hoping that you’ll check out our G2M offerings for the final session of this school year. Can you believe it?? One correction that I have is that Mrs. Fochs’ class is offered on Tuesdays/Thursdays and she needs you to commit to BOTH days to get the most out of her instruction-3rd to 5th graders only!
A reminder that we have a BIG day planned for our May Family Activity with the Master Gardeners who are offering FREE Pop-Up-Plant gardening kits to the first 60 families who sign up. As of now, I only have 8 signed up so there are many more spots available! Contact me at jkafka@wausauschools.org or call (715)261-0201 and leave a message that you want a kit. The event is scheduled for May 20th! Happy Spring!!
April Family Night
G2M SESSION 4 CLASSES
It’s almost time for Session 4 of Afterschool Classes! All classes that have been previously offered WILL be continuing. Please remember that the expectation is “IF YOU SIGN UP-YOU SHOW UP”. Thanks to all staff providing these enrichment classes for our students!!
Grant G2M Registration Link and Class Descriptions
Grades 1-5
Session 4: April 13-May 13
Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays
( Clink on the link below to register for the after school classes offered through G2M.
Registration Link: G2M Registration
Games and Fun with Mrs. Check and/or Mrs. Zygarlicke
Join Mrs. Check with her closet full of games like I Spy, scavenger hunts, and more! Each day will bring an activity that is educational but also a lot of fun! 3:45-4:45
Join with Google Meet: grantg2m2
Upcycle Gifts (Tuesdays Only)
Join Ms. Vannatter to create fun and giftable crafts using things you might find in your recyclable bin! We will meet every Tuesday after school, from 3:45 - 4:45. Sign up right away, so we know how many supplies we need, enough time to gather the supplies, and have enough time for you to pick up your supplies before each class begins. Classes around holidays will feature themed gifts!
Join with Google Meet: grantg2m3
Mindful Yoga (Wednesdays Only)
Enjoy calming music and thoughtful scenes of the mind, blended with stretches and poses, during this Wednesday after school yoga practice time! Ms Vannatter will meet you Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 with your comfy clothes on, in a safe room with enough working floor space to reach out all around you. Each time we meet we will end our time together feeling calm and refreshed!
Join with Google Meet: grantg2m3
Afterschool with Harry Potter (Thursdays Only)
Come along with Mrs Vannatter, to the magical world of young wizard-in-training, Harry Potter, and his friends. Thursdays from 3:45 - 4:45 we will read aloud the first Harry Potter book in the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, talk about things we’ve heard, and chat about the characters and this amazing world! Each week we will usually have a fun activity as well that you can choose to do at home during or after our read-aloud.Hop on your broomstick and sign up now to get your copy of this great read!
Join with Google Meet: grantg2m3
Sign Language for Beginners (Tuesdays Only)
In this class, your child will learn basic vocabulary in American Sign Language, short phrases, how to fingerspell the alphabet, numbers, animals, and a little bit about Deaf culture and how to interact with Deaf people. At the end of this class, your child will be able to introduce themselves and have a basic conversation in ASL. This is a hands-on classroom experience where everyone will get to participate in learning a new language while learning songs, playing games, and a variety of activities to engage learners. Log in info will be provided closer to class time.
Hawaiian-Themed Fun with Mrs. Fochs (Tuesday/Thursdays)
Enjoy activities with a Hawaiian theme as presented by Mrs. Fochs. Grades 3-5 only, as some of the technology activities will be challenging!
Join with Google Meet: hawaii
Show Choir + Choreography
Join Ms. Simons as she leads you in song and teaches you the choreography to go with the song. Search GLEE, if you want an idea of how awesome show choir can be!
Join with Google Meet: sing
BIKES, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, & HOVERBOARDS
Students are welcome to ride bicycles, skateboards, scooters, or hoverboards to school if they abide by the following rules:
• Lock your bike/scooter and put it inside the bicycle rack before school begins.
• Stay away from the bicycle rack except when parking and picking up your bicycle.
• Lock your bike/scooter individually, not to another student’s.
· Hoverboards and Skateboards must be put into a backpack upon arrival to school and should remain there throughout the school day.
We are pleased to share with you that Summer Learning registration for students in 4K - 8th grade is now open. Information regarding high school programming will be shared with families soon. Our 4K - 8th grade programs will offer both in-person and virtual learning opportunities, as well as, a wide variety of afternoon in-person enrichment activities. Brief summaries of the options for each grade level are below. If you have questions or need additional details, please contact Amy Louis at 715-261-0530.
Overview of Summer Learning by Current Grade Level
Tuesday, June 8 - Thursday, July 15
Monday through Thursday, No Programs on July 5, 2021
*note: virtual options may be offered at grade levels-see specific registration for details
4K Options at G.D. Jones, Lincoln, Jefferson, Hawthorn, or Riverview
Morning program “Transitioning to Kindergarten” (AM and midday busing available)
Kindergarten Options at G.D. Jones, Lincoln, Jefferson, Hawthorn, or Riverview
Morning program “Transitioning to 1st Grade” (AM and midday busing available)
Afternoon program “Community Connections” (No PM busing, $40 cost)
1st Grade Options at G.D. Jones, Lincoln, Jefferson, Hawthorn, or Riverview
Morning program “Transitioning to 2nd Grade” (AM and midday busing available)
Afternoon program “Community Connections” (No PM busing, $40 cost)
Week 7 (July 19 - 23) Summer Stretchers Camp Sturtevant at G.D. Jones (no busing)
2nd Grade Options at G.D. Jones, Lincoln, Jefferson, Hawthorn, or Riverview
Morning program “Transitioning to 3rd Grade” (AM and midday busing available)
Afternoon program “Community Connections” (No PM busing, $40 cost)
Week 7 (July 19 - 23) Summer Stretchers Camp Sturtevant at G.D. Jones (no busing available)
Week 7 (July 19 - 23) World Cultures at G.D. Jones (no busing)
3rd Grade Options at G.D. Jones, Lincoln, Jefferson, Hawthorn, or Riverview
Morning program “Transitioning to 4th Grade” (AM and midday busing available)
Afternoon program “Academy- STEM, Art, Music, or World Languages” (midday bus to Horace Mann, PM bus available)
Afternoon program “Community Connections” (No PM busing, $40 cost)
Week 7 (July 19 - 23) Summer Saunters Ice Age Trail at G.D. Jones (no busing available)
Week 7 (July 19 - 23) World Cultures at G.D. Jones (no busing)
4th Grade Options at G.D. Jones, Lincoln, Jefferson, Hawthorn, or Riverview
Morning program “Transitioning to 5th Grade” (AM and midday busing available)
Afternoon program “Academy- STEM, Art, Music, or World Languages” (midday bus to Horace Mann, PM bus available)
Afternoon program “Community Connections” (No PM busing, $40 cost)
Week 7 (July 19 - 23) Summer Saunters Ice Age Trail at G.D. Jones (no busing available)
Week 7 (July 19 - 23) World Cultures at G.D. Jones (no busing)
5th Grade Options at John Muir or Horace Mann, and School Forest
Morning program “Camp School and Middle School Transition” (AM and midday busing available)
Afternoon program “Academy- STEM, Art, Music, or World Languages” (midday bus to Horace Mann, PM bus available)
Week 7 (July 19- 23) Summer Saunters Ice Age Trail at G.D. Jones (no busing)
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Grant Elementary
Website: http://grant.wausauschools.org/
Location: 500 North 4th Avenue, Wausau, WI, USA
Phone: 715-261-0190
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/820400822072827/