Kaseberg Elementary Community Newsletter : November 2023

Message from Principal Duncan~

Welcome back from a wonderful fall break! I hope you all got to spend time with family and create some memories along the way. My family and I had a nice little break filled with walks with our dogs, movies, Holiday decorating, and extended family time. I am personally ready for the fun that is about to begin here at Kaseberg over the next three and a half weeks until our next break.

This month of December students will be focusing on the character trait of RESPONSIBILITY. This will be taught in all classrooms and students will earn Caught Cha tickets for showing this trait around campus. In addition, our 2nd -5th grade students will begin their i-Ready Diagnostic assessment which will show us how much academic growth they have had in Math and ELA over the past few months. We are excited to see all of the growth so far!

During this month we will have many fun holiday activities on campus such as our Holiday Dress- up days and themes, the Woodcreek Holiday Assembly where every student on campus receives a gift, and our 5th-grade play/music ensemble. I am looking forward to spending these next few weeks with your children and enjoying the holiday festivities on campus!

Important Information~

December Attendance Matters~

We're excited to share with you informative infographics that break down the various attendance notices you might receive from our school and/or district and the various terms used in them. No more deciphering hieroglyphics on these notices!

Understanding terms like "Truancy," "Unexcused Absences," and "SART" can make your life a whole lot easier. These infographics are your go-to guides, and the notices help you stay informed and on top of your child's school attendance.

But here's the key takeaway: Regular school attendance is essential for your child's academic success. Consistent attendance helps them build crucial skills and knowledge, so they can reach their full potential.

So, take a moment to check out the infographics, because every day matters! Thank you for your partnership in ensuring that every student has the best chance for success.

Our goal this month is to have a 95% attendance rate. This means that students can only miss ONE day of school for the month of December. Being here at school every day is essential and imperative to a student's success in school. Let's do this!

Holiday Dress-Up Days-Era's Tour Kaseberg Style~

This year we will be going through the Holiday Eras Kaseberg Style to add some fun for our staff and students. We hope to see our students participating and dressing up in style each day.

School Site Council and ELC Meeting~

This Tuesday, November 28th is our next SSC and ELAC Meeting. These meetings are open to the public and held via zoom. At these two meetings, we will be reviewing our site goals and voting on the funding of our site goals for the 23/24 school year. If you would like to attend these meetings please use the Zoom links below and we look forward to having you!

School Site Council Meeting Information

Tuesday, November 28th from 2:15-3:15
Join Zoom Meeting ID: 86169230435. Passcode: 240154

ELAC Meeting Information~

Tuesday, November 28th from 3:20-4:20
Join Zoom Meeting ID: 89195188481 Passcode: 223724

Winter Break-No School~

PTC Events and Highlights~

Mrs.Fields Fundraiser~

Way to go Kaseberg Hawks! As of today, you have raised $3,900 to go back to our school. PTC will be delivering the prizes to students who earned this Friday, December 1st and we will announce the class winner this Friday as well. Below are the results so far as of Sunday, 11/26!

Popcorn Friday~

This month we have two popcorn Fridays for our students. The dates are listed below!

Friday, December 1st
Friday, December 15th

Message from Principal Duncan~

We have officially completed the first trimester of school and today marks the first day of trimester two. The first trimester flew by and we have so much to celebrate. Over the past 10 weeks, we have focused on the Character Traits of being Respectful and having Empathy here on campus. In addition, students got to partake in our Fall Festival, our Wild Things Animal Assembly, and raise funds with our fun Penny Wars Fundraiser.

In trimester two, we will focus on students showing Responsibility, Caring, and having Integrity. We are excited to bring our Winter Dance back in January and share in the Holiday Spirit with our Annual Woodecreek Santa's Helpers showcase. We can't wait to see the growth of our students this second trimester and Thank You for supporting your child and our little school community!

Important Information~

NO SCHOOL November 10th~

There is no school this Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day. Enjoy the three-day weekend!

Parent-Teacher Conferences Next Week~

It is that time of the year and we are holding Parent-Teacher Conferences next week 11/13-11/17. Below are a few reminders for the week and the Bell Schedule for student dismissal:

Report cards will be emailed home on Friday, November 17th at 3:00 p.m.
Parents are required to attend these meetings to see how their child is progressing on grade-level expectations.
We look forward to sharing your child's growth and success so far this school year!

Attendance Focus and Challange~

Positive attendance is a huge focus this school year here at Kaseberg and ESSENTIAL for a student's success at school. Due to this, we have classroom rewards and incentives for classes that reach a 95% attendance rate each month. Ask your child what their class reward will be this month. Help your child's class reach their goal by doing the following:

Independent Study if your child is going to be absent for more than 3 days in a row.
Take family vacations during designated holiday breaks.
Continue to send your child to school with minor cold-like symptoms. (no fever and no diarrhea).

Good attendance is the #1 indicator of a student's ability to be successful in school and reading at grade level by 3rd grade. We've got this!

Thanksgiving Break- Nov 20th-Nov 24th~

No School 11/20-11/24