Tiger Talk

Just a reminder that there is no supervision prior to the schools doors opening at 7:45 am. With the warmer weather, we are seeing more students come earlier and, unfortunately, more mischievous behaviors.

Wednesday, May 4 - Kindergarten Round Up (NO school for Mrs. Rouseau's 4K, Mrs. Bethke & Mrs. Ebert's classes)

Wednesday, May 4 - 5th Graders Tour RMS

Thursday, May 5 - Art Club (3:00 - 4:00)

Thursday, May 5 - Green Tigers (3:05 - 4:00)

Thursday, May 5 - Bouquet & Tea, Mom & Me (4:00 - 5:00)

Friday, May 6 - 1st Grade Field Trip

Thursday, May 12 - Fiesta de las Americas (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

Thursday, May 19 - Tiger Walk

Thursday, May 19 - Green Tigers ( 3:05 - 4:00)

Thursday, May 19 - PTO Meeting (3:30, Media Center)

Friday, May 20 - 3rd Grade Field Trip

Thursday, May 26 - Art Club Field Trip

Friday, May 27 - Field Day

Friday, May 27 - Green Tigers Garden Party (3:00 - 4:00)

Friday, May 27 - Summer School Registration Ends (11:59 pm)

Monday, May 30 - No School (Memorial Day)

Thursday, May 12th from 6:00 - 8:00!

Schurz elementary School will be celebrating our different cultures with student performances, art show, music, and food!

Grades 4K - 1 ~ 6:00 Music Performance, 6:30 Food, 7:00 Art Displays & Stations

Grades 2-3 ~ 6:00 Art Displays & Stations , 6:30 Music Performance, 7:00 Food

Grades 4-5 ~ 6:00 Food, 6:30 Art Displays & Stations, 7:00 Music Performance

7:30 ~ Mariachi Band for all to enjoy!

We are still looking for food donations of traditional family dishes. Please let the office know if you are interested in providing a dish and have not returned a slip to your student's teacher.

As the weather gets warmer, please remember to send a water bottle to school with your student(s). The drinking fountains are still closed; however, our water bottle refilling stations are always available for students to use.

The survey results are in from the parent survey given earlier this school year. Below you will find, according to our families, what is going well and what areas we might be able to grow.

Schurz Top Three Survey Areas of Focus (what's going well):

• I would recommend this school to other parents.
• My family is treated with respect at this school.
• The teachers, staff, and administration at this school demonstrate a genuine concern for my child.
  

Schurz Bottom Three Survey Areas of Focus (areas for growth):

• I receive positive communication about my child from the school.
• My child is recognized for his/her efforts and good behavior at this school.
• My child has every opportunity to be successful at this school.
  

We will use these areas for growth to help us plan better for next school year. Thank you to all of our families who completed the survey!

Summer school registration will be open through May 27th at 11:59 pm! Sign up is done through Skyward Family Access. If you are in need of your Skyward login, please contact the Schurz office for assistance.

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Visit the WUSD Summer School page here to view the course book, schedule, calendar, transportation form, and more!

https://watertownwi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/summerschool

Lunch will be provided and transportation is available.

https://watertownwi.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enrollment-and-registration

THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR WILL LAUNCH OUR TRANSITION AT SCHURZ ELEMENTARY TO A COMPLETELY DESIGNATED DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL! BOTH OF OUR KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS, AS WELL AS OUR FULL DAY 4K CLASSROOM,

WILL BE DUAL LANGUAGE.

We are looking forward to the great opportunity to teach our

4K and Kindergarten students in both English AND Spanish!

*All families welcome!

*High-quality and rigorous instruction in Spanish and English!

*50% of the day is taught in Spanish and 50% of the day is taught in English!

*3 program goals: biliteracy, high academic achievement in both

program languages, and sociocultural competence!

Visit https://wusd-dual-language.org/ for more information.

Again, in 2022-2023, this plan will ONLY be for students in grades 4K and K. Students in grades 1-5 will continue with their current schooling pathway.

All Schurz 5th grade students will be touring Riverside Middle School on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Students will be bussed over to RMS from 9:00 - 10:15.

Sign up for the RMS Experience for incoming 6th graders. The two-day event will be August 16-17, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm daily.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NTgJ7QkAWHST-duC0XKkjO1WHu9oz8rvKaLayc0tk1g/edit?ts=6262e633

Please review the attached information regarding the Tdap vaccine requirement for students who will be entering into 6th grade during the 2022 - 2023 school year. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Gilbert at gilbertl@watertown.k12.wi.us or (920) 266-1460 ext. 3219.

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Roughly 1 in 6 students are chronically absent from school. This leads to complications with kids completing high school and becoming functioning members of society.

As we finish this school year and look forward to the next one, we need to take into consideration the ways being tardy and chronic absenteeism impact student success in all grades and levels.

Tardiness causes interruptions and distractions for other students that negatively impact the learning environment. Tardy students miss important information from the teacher’s instruction, and ultimately hinder their academic achievement.

Prompt arrival at school is important for building strong habits that allow for a calm and consistent start to the school day. Numerous absentees and tardies also negatively impact student achievement because vital information and instruction are missed and are difficult to make up in the same way it was originally presented.

As a result, this inconsistency puts a student at an academic disadvantage. Arriving on time begins the day and sets the learning expectation for students and is essential for preparing for the day.

Chronically tardy students are more likely to accept that absence altogether is tolerated, often leading to chronic absenteeism.

How parents can help students be on time and avoid being absentees:

• Establishing and keeping a schedule; kids thrive on routine
• Going to bed and waking up earlier
• Preparing for the morning the night before by laying out outfits, packing backpacks, and pre-packing lunches
• If work schedules conflict, investigate other means of transportation, such as carpooling with other families

Benefits of being on time:

• Reduces anxiety and helps students focus more in the classroom
• Staff have more time to engage with students on their learning plan
• Helps your child learn about routines & commitments
• Reduces classroom disruptions

Excessive absences and being tardy make it troublesome for a teacher to deliver effective instruction that advances student achievement. Missing 10 percent or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused—is a proven early warning sign of academic risk and school dropout. Additionally, absentees also deprive students of benefiting from the enrichment programs and Title 1 and Title 2 fund benefits.

Things to be aware of when planning your absentees:

• While family vacations are important, please schedule them during school breaks
• Students are responsible for the make-up work for absence and teachers can help if they know in advance
• Studies show 100% attendance is a defining difference in student success
• Be in contact with the Schurz office with any questions or concerns

• Materials referenced:

  • https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/chronic-absenteeism-in-accountability.pdf
  • https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2009/2009804.pdf
  • http://www.njpbs.org/Intervention_Resources/overview.htm
  • https://www.attendanceworks.org/
  • https://districtadministration.com/7-new-ways-school-stem-attendance-chronic-absenteeism-covid/
  • https://www.pikmykid.com/absentee-students-impact-classroom-success/
    

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

SAVE THE DATE!

The Watertown Police Department and our third grade team have scheduled Bike Safety for June 2nd and June 3rd!

Students will learn how to safely wear a helmet, a quick check of their bike, safe riding, and the rules of the road.

On Friday, June 3rd, there will be a riding course that will allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of bike safety.

Students will need a helmet and bicycle in order to participate.

Please make arrangements to have your child's bicycle at Schurz school by 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

It's a grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat day to be a Schurz Tiger!

Email: liescha@watertown.k12.wi.us
Website: https://watertownwi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/schurz
Location: 1508 Neenah Street, Watertown, WI, USA
Phone: 920-262-1485
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchurzSchool