April Newsletter 2023

Amy Belle Families,

Happy Spring! I hope you and your family enjoyed your spring break! It is a long stretch after spring break until the end of the school year, but with the weather improving it is always an exciting time. It is important that students stay focused on their school work as schedules get busy with spring activities. Please make sure to look at school communications, help support students to complete work at home and check-in with them to see how they are feeling about school. We are here to work with families to help students have the best experience possible!

This month, as a school community, we are working on courage. I love to hear from families when their child shares about the character work we are doing or shares an example of how their child demonstrated the skills at home. Ask your child what courage looks like and if they can give you examples!

PTA will be providing some fun reading experiences this month. Our Read-A-Thon and Scholastic book fair are exciting opportunities for students and families to engage in reading. Communication will be coming regarding these activities.

Sincerely,

Katie Kohel

There is still time to order your student's 2022-23 yearbook! Orders due Monday, April 10th. Cost of yearbooks are $15.00 each. If you are interested please return order form along with cash/check to school, checks payable to Amy Belle PTA. Forms and email were sent to families which include the online ordering option as well. Link for on-line ordering below.

Amy Belle Spirit Week takes place this week, flyers went home before spring break. Please see the attached flyer with days of the week as a reminder. This event is sponsored by our 5th grade K-Kids. Thanks for participating and have fun!

PTA Read-a-thon Week of April 10th - 14th

• The PTA Spring Into A Good Book Readathon will run from April 10th to 14th with fun reading activities for the entire school as well as prizes and fundraising opportunities. Look for flyers coming home soon. Register online starting on 4/6/23 - use link below.
  • Grades 4K – 3rd will be having a guest author, Jay Fleck, visit on April 12th in partnership with the Amy Belle Reading Engagement Group. These grades can pre-order his book by 4/6/23 with the paper order form sent home with students.

Amy Belle PTA Spring BOOK FAIR - April 14th - 21st

• The PTA Spring Scholastic Book Fair is almost here, running April 14th to 21st. Look for flyers going home soon with information on e-wallets, online shopping and more. Thank you to those who already signed up to help! Check for volunteer opportunities with the link below. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
• Save the date for Book Fair Evening Shopping and a Literacy Fair put on by the Amy Belle Reading Engagement Group on Wednesday 4/19 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.

Outside groups/activities are being offered for students to have the opportunity to join an after school activity. Please see the following information from the Germantown Recreation Department (link) and Young Rembrandt's regarding spring offerings.

Engineering Team Kids Krew placed second at the Sectionals on Saturday March 18th. Teams members will be moving on to State Tournament April 1st at UW Green Bay. GOOD LUCK!

Congrats to:

Kara Miles

Millie Bovee

Caitlin Dwyer-Foley

Jenna Stage

Lacie Stage

Rebekah, Morrow

Ginette Dione

April 9th - Prisoners of War Remembrance Day

April 13th - American Creed Day

April 19th - Patriot's Day

April 22nd - Environmental Awareness Day

April 28th - Arbor Day

Saturday, April 1st - Destination Imagination to Sectionals

Monday, April 3rd - School resumes

Now through April 10th - Yearbook Orders

Monday, April 3rd - Thursday, April 6th - Spirit Week - Sponsored by the K-Kids

Monday, April 3rd - 4th Grade Farmer Visit

Tuesday, April 4th - PTA Meeting - Elections - see information below

Wednesday, April 5th - End of 3rd Quarter

Thursday, April 6th - 5th Grade to KMS for talent Show

Friday, April 7th - No School

Monday, April 10th - 4th Grade to Madison

Monday, April 10th - Friday, 14th - PTA Read-a-Thon

Monday, April 10th - Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 11th - School Store

Wednesday, April 12th - Jay Fleck Author Visit - K4 - 3rd grade

Thursday, April 13th - 5th Grade Music Concert

Monday, April 17th - PTA Staff Breakfast

Friday, April 14th - Friday, April 21st - PTA Scholastic Book Fair

Monday, April 17th - PTA Staff Breakfast

Wednesday, April 19th - PTA Scholastic Evening Book and Literacy Fair - 5:30-7:00pm

Friday, April 21st - 4th Grade Farm Field Trip

Monday, April 24th - No School - Teacher In-service

Monday, April 24th - Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 25th - Equalization Day - Follow Monday

• We highly encourage all PTA MEMBERS to join us at the meeting on Tuesday, April 4th at 6:00 pm. We are electing a new PRESIDENT and TREASURER. We MUST have a certain number of members in attendance in order for the election to pass. PLEASE COME! Let your voice be heard! A flyer with information on the candidates is attached. Additional nominations accepted until votes are cast. See you there!

School Bell Hours - 8:46am - 3:46pm

Office Hours - 7:45am - 4:15pm

Phone #(262) 628-7825

Fax #(262) 628-7292

Principal

Katie Kohel - kkohel@gsdwi.org

Adminstrative Assistants

Melissa Lietzau - mlietzau@gsdwi.org

Kim Ubert - kubert@gsdwi.org

Health Room Aide

Fallon Jacobs - fjacobs@gsdwi.org

Location: 3294 Willow Creek Road, Colgate, WI, USA
Phone: 262-628-7825