5/18/2012
Coolidge Communicator
May 18, 2012
No School: Monday, May 28
Memorial Day Holiday
Upcoming Events
Monday, May 21 P.T.O. Meeting (budget consideration) 6:30 PM
May 21 - May 25 Poppy Sale - office Donations accepted
Tuesday, May 22 Grade 5 Field Trip to Milwaukee Museum
Wednesday, May 23 Grade 5 Bike Safety Clinic
Friday, May 25 Grade 1 Field Trip to Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
All library books returned by today please
Monday, May 28 No School: Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 30 Grade 2 Field Trip to N.E.W. Zoo
Thursday, May 31 3:05 - 5:00 Kidz Klub at Coolidge
Friday, June 1 Grade 5 Bike Hike (rain date: June 4)
Tuesday, June 5 PM: K-5 Field Day
Wednesday, June 6 Awards Assembly 10:00 AM
Report cards go home
12:00 Dismissal
Monday, June 11 Summer School/Summer library begins
Coolidge Carnival : TODAY!
Friday, May 18, from 5 to 7 PM outside the gym on the Campbell Street side of the school. In the case of inclement weather, we will move the festivities inside the gym and hallways. Please plan to come for games, bounce houses, food, face painting, beading and prizes!
Poppy Sale
The American Legion extends their community wide poppy sale to schools May 21 - May 25. Students are invited to bring a donation in the amount of their choice to the school office to receive a poppy. The American Legion appreciates the wearing of this remembrance and support for all the soldiers of this great country, past and present.
Moving? Changing Schools?
If you will be moving or you have plans for your child to attend another school next year, please contact our school office as soon as possible with that information. Our class numbers will be very tight next year and we would like to confirm placement for as many of our current students as possible. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Remember!
Please return all school library books by Friday, May 25. Please see Mrs. Hultman or Mrs. Bartz if your child received an overdue notice. Hope to see you this summer in the library!
Communications Survey
The Neenah Joint School District is seeking new and better ways to inform and engage all members of the district community. With this goal in mind, we are inviting district parents and community members to take a survey regarding the district's communications efforts. You can participate in the survey by going to http://www.NeenahSurvey.org, or visiting any of the district school offices to complete the paper version. The survey will be available from May 2nd through June 8th. Data from the survey will be used to develop a communications plan for the district, and to better inform the community of district happenings. If you have any questions, please contact the Donovan Group by phone at 888-352-1026, or by email at survey@donovan-group.com.
Summer School
Summer School will be held Mondays-Thursday, 8:00 AM- 11:00 AM during the weeks of June 11, 18, 25, and July 9 and 16, ending July 19. Please call our school office if you would like to register your child at Coolidge or at any NJSD school. Registration forms are available on the Neenah Joint School District website under “Parents.”
If you are unsure of summer plans, we would prefer that you enroll your child, and withdraw later if necessary. We strive to have enough teachers to meet student needs.
Summer Library
Dream Big! READ!! Our school library and computer lab will be open mornings in June and July, Monday through Thursday from 8AM-11AM. All students in area public and parochial schools are invited to register at the school library closest to them. Preschoolers accompanied by an adult are also welcome to participate!!!
NJSD Summer Library Dates: June 11-28 and July 9-19
Summer Basketball for Girls
The Neenah High School Girls Basketball program has two summer offerings for girls of the NJSD: Summer Youth camp the week of June 25 - 28 and a Youth League for girls entering grades 5 - 8. Information for both of these are attached electronically or are available in the school’s office. Additional information can be found on the Neenah Girls BB Website - http://neenahgirlsbbc.com. Questions may be directed to Andy Braunel (NHS Girls BB Coach) at abraunel@neenah.k12.wi.us."
Box Top Collection
Box Tops: Thank you for your support during the 2011-12 school year. Your hard work has brought in over $2600 this year...Keep collecting those Box Tops through the summer and watch in the fall for another fun challenge!
Final Call for Fall Soccer! A reminder that soccer registration forms are due by May 20th. Without players or coaches, there won’t be Coolidge teams. We’re short a few players so get your forms in so we can have fun and show off our Coolidge Comets talent! Call Kimberly Minks at 450-0169 or email at dragonfly0674@yahoo.com with any questions.
Neenah High School Swimming
Registration for summer swimming lessons will begin on May 14 for the Neenah High School Pool. Your child could pass out of three levels by the end of the summer!!! Print out your registration form today at www.neenah.k12.wi.us. From this site, click on Neenah High School, and then community resources. The pool information link is on the left hand side. Registration runs through Monday, June 4. Hurry and register today as classes fill early! If you have any questions please contact Kari at 751-6900 Ext. 136.
Milk Moolah
Help us earn cash for our school. Our school is now participating in the Milk Moola program, sponsored by Kwik Trip. Milk Moola is an easy way for us to earn 3 cents for each cap and bag top from Kwik Trip products such as milk, orange juice, bottled water and Kwik Trip’s fruit drinks. Children can bring the caps and bag tops to school anytime. We can receive monthly payments from Kwik Trip. Simply bring them in for deposit into our collection box and we can start benefitting right away. To learn more visit the Milk Moola web site at www.milkmoola.com.
Neenah Park and Recreation Information
YOU FISH LIKE A GIRL! Learn how to fish with no boys around! Open to all girls; Moms, Grandmas, Aunts or Nieces! May 19th
Summer registration is underway! View our activity guide on our website. For activity registration information view our activity guide at www.neenahgov.org, email: parkrec@ci.neenah.wi.us or call our office (920) 886-6060.
Bike Hike
Grade five students will again participate in the annual Bike Hike event. Many parents look forward to joining us for this special tour of our area. The bike hike will be held on Friday, June 1, with a rain date of June 4. Mark your calendars now, tune up your bicycle, get out your helmet and plan to join us for this special activity. Fifth grade students will be treated to a special bicycle safety session sponsored by Neenah Park and Recreation later in the spring. Watch for details.
Reminders
-Dress appropriately for school and our playground. Flip flops and sandals are not always the safest footwear for activity on the playground. Consider sticking with tennis shoes. Also, please: no shirts with spaghetti straps or bare midriffs.
-Send your Boxtops for Education to the collection bin at school.
-Drop off and pick up your student on the school-side of the street. Please do not use the driveway or parking lot and avoid any double parking.
-Please attend the PTO meeting on Monday, May 21 at 6:30 PM in the school library. Your participation is needed and appreciated by our deserving students. We will be considering our budget for next year.
SUMMER MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
Students in grades 2-5 have the opportunity to participate in summer choir program. The NJSD music faculty is very excited and pleased to announce the dates for the upcoming NJSD Summer Choir program. June 11 – 15, 2012: Grades 2-4: 8:00 AM– 11:00 AM, Grades 5-8: 12:00 PM– 3:00 PM.
Complete online registration and mail the $10 materials fee to:
NJSD Summer Choir
Attn: Barbara Hallman, MS Choir
600 Elm Street
Neenah, WI 54956
Questions to Barbara Hallman, Shattuck Choir Director, bhallman@neenah.k12.wi.us
Class Placements for 2012-2013
Coolidge staff members, who know your child and work with him/her in the educational setting, will be working together in the coming weeks to place your child in a classroom for next year. We will do our best to consider your child’s learning style and individual needs. While we will not accept requests for specific teachers, if you wish to provide input about some of your child’s qualities or needs, you may send a note to the Coolidge principal, Le Ann, for consideration.
Family Fun Day
Things That Go!! is a brand new family fun day that will be held on Sat. May 19th at Pierce Park in Appleton from 10:00 - 2:00. This event is meant to be a fun, educational, hands on learning experience for children and their families. So far we have recruited over 25 vehicles that will be parked, ready to climb on and explore. We'll have a Fire Truck, Police Bomb Squad, Ambulance, Snowplow, Garbage Truck, Cement Mixer, Motorcycle...just to name a few! We will also have live children's entertainers and food vendors on site. This event is being planned by the King's Daughters Charity Circle. We are a service group in the Fox Valley raising funds throughout the year for women and children at risk. Entrance fee is $4.00 per person and all the proceeds from this event will go to the Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Cities and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. For more info, please visit our website at www.facebook.com/ThingsthatGoFoxCities. Hope to see you on the 19th!
PTO Meeting
Please join us for our final PTO Meeting of the year at 6:30 PM on Monday, May 21st in the Coolidge library. We will be finalizing our budget, making plans for next year, and electing a new treasurer.
Coolidge Apparel
Outgrown your Coolidge shirt? Please consider donating it to the school where another child could happily make use of it.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Thanks to Kylie Sieck, chairperson of the P.T.O. Teacher Appreciation Committee, for toasting our staff with the wonderful treats and appreciation gifts this past week. Our staff felt most appreciated by all of you. Thanks to all the kind families who offered notes and flowers.
P.T.O. Flower Sale
Thanks to the many Coolidge families who supported the spring flower sale. Thanks to Karen Whitmer, Julie Voelker, Julie Roh, Amy Kampe, Sandi Johnson, and Ellen Kelderman for assiting on delivery day. Special thanks to chairpersons Lauri Asbury and Connie Freeders. Beautiful flowers!
Bike Helmets
There will be a Helmet Givaway/Demonstration at Gold Cross Ambulance 1055 Wittmann Drive in Menasha on May 19th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
10:00-12:00 bike safety check, helmet giveaway
11:00-1:00 ThedaStar Aeromedical Helicopter
1:00-2:00 Vehicle Extrication/Jaws of Live Demo
Field Day
All students, kindergarten - grade five, will participate in our annual Field Day on Tuesday afternoon, June 5. Students will gather on the playground about 12:45 PM and rotate to stations with fun outdoor games planned and led by parents . Inclement weather may cause the field day to be canceled. Parent helpers are needed. Contact lmetzger@neenah.k12.wi.us if you’d like to volunteer.
Thanks for popcorn
Thanks to Mrs. Denelle Peliotes for coordinating our popcorn sales this year, and thanks to the many parents who helped pop the yummy treat for our students, especially Dave Sebora, Jill Meixl, Scott Ozark, Sara Hackinson, Rabia Qureshi, Steve Shelley, Marty Abing, Tara Mansur, Jason Klavetter and Frances Perkins, Proceeds from the popcorn sales will purchase prizes and incentives for our student behavior program as well as playground balls and jumpropes.
Yearbooks
During the last week of school, yearbooks will be distributed at Coolidge only to students who have prepaid.
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