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Happy Fall, everyone! Keep reading to learn what is new for October 2021!
We are excited to announce that we will be able to host some face to face field trips this year! We will also continue some virtual field trips because of their amazing success last year! See below for the confirmed field trips for October:
NEW Zoo - Green Bay: October 12, 2021
Cost: $2 per person includes admission to the zoo and one educational program per person. This is a special price only offered to WCA families. Regular prices would be $10 per child and $13 per adult. Take advantage of this great deal!
Registration Deadline: All registration forms and payment must be received by Thursday, October 7. It is suggested that the form and payment be mailed by September 30 to ensure that it arrives by the deadline.
The Great Roper Pumpkin Science Show - VIRTUAL: October 18, 2021
Cost: Free
Registration Deadline: October 15th
Waldvogel's Pumpkin Farm - Juneau: October 20, 2021
Cost: $2 for WCA Students and Parents, $4 for non-WCA siblings
Registration Deadline: All registration forms and payment must be received by Thursday, October 13.
Original Cheesehead Factory - Milwaukee: CANCELLED
To see more information about the field trips and/or to sign up, please visit the field trip message board in Connexus: FIELD TRIPS
You can also access the link in the student hub, under "Helpful Links"
NEED TO KNOW:
FALL BREAK: There will be no virtual classes the week of October 18. On Monday thru Wednesday, the teachers will be reaching out to individual students to talk about how school is going in their classes. Fall break for students is Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22. The staff will not be available during Fall Break.
ELECTIVE SIGN UP: Electives give the student another opportunity to expand upon their core academic studies. For more information, please visit: ELECTIVE SIGN UP
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: WCA teachers will have extended hours October 11 (3:30—7:00 pm) for Parent/Teacher Conferences. The purpose of these extended hours is to offer you an evening opportunity to discuss your child’s progress. Watch for more information from your teacher about sign up.
INDEPENDENT READING: What is independent reading? Why is it important? How can I determine my child's level? Click the following link for answers: INDEPENDENT READING
VIRTUAL CLASSES: All WCA students are required to participate in virtual classes. Your child can access the VIRTUAL CLASS SCHEDULES in the student hub: Click their grade band - then the schedule can be found under "Helpful Links." For more information on virtual class attendance, please click: ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE: In comes fall, and with it we start seeing flu season. For more facts about influenza, click: INFLUENZA FAQ
LAWERENCE HOMEWORK HELP: The Volunteers in Tutoring at Lawrence (VITAL) program serves K-12 grade students in the Appleton Area School District. They are currently accepting requests for the 2021-22 school year and will assign tutors on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, vist: VITAL PROGRAM
CLASSLINK: Reminder, our district uses a product called ClassLink. ClassLink is a “Single Single-On” that allows you to get into all the websites you use most with one click log in. For details on accessing your district login information, go to: CLASSLINK INFORMATION
SAVE YOUR MATH WORK!: In order to better assist your child in math, it is helpful for the teachers to view the daily math work. Therefore, all daily work will need to be submitted to the teacher at the end of each unit. If all the daily work is received, full credit will be awarded.