Fox River is having a virtual Scholastic Book Fair, now through March 14. This is a great way to support your child's school, get great books delivered to your door, AND support your child as a reader..
Some amazing features of our Virtual Fair:
*Over 6,000 items to choose from, including new releases, best sellers, and value packs
*All orders ship direct to your home
*FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25
To enter the virtual Book Fair please go to: https://bit.ly/2PJT11F
Read Across America is celebrated every year in the first week of March in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2. It is a week of fun and festivities to celebrate the joys of reading, bring awareness to the importance of reading in education and motivate kids to be excited about reading a really great book. This year, the elementary libraries and schools are working together to provide students with some fun ways to celebrate the love of reading. Each day will have a fun dress up theme. Other activities are also being planned to celebrate the week.
REMINDER: 4K/5K Enrollment is open! If you have a child that turns 4 years old on or before September 1, 2021 or a child that turns 5 years old on or before September 1, 2021 - not currently enrolled in our 4K program - see the attached flyer for more information or visit our website at www.waterford.k12.wi.us
With today being the last day of National School Counseling Week, WGSD would like to say thank you to all of our school counselors for taking the time to share with us what they are "ALL IN for" .
National School Counseling Week - Day 5 - All In for School Counseling because...
National School Counseling Week - Day 4 - I'm All IN for building an equitable and inclusive school because...
National School Counseling Week - Day 3 - I'm All In for collaboration because...
Day 2 of National School Counseling Week - "I'm All In for my professional development because..."
Help WGSD celebrate National School Counseling Week by reading each day what our school counselors are "All In" for. For Monday, February 1st, they have shared "I'm All In for students because......"
Dear WGSD Families,
With the inclement weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning, WGSD, as well as Waterford Union High School and the other feeder schools, is planning a virtual instruction day for Tuesday, January 26. The purpose of being virtual for this day is to maintain instructional time in a year where our minutes have already been limited due to the completion of our Fox River construction project and pandemic issues. Students will bring all necessary materials home today. All classes will be following their virtual schedules for the day. Your child’s teacher will be communicating through the virtual hub.
Sincerely,
Ed Brzinski,
District Administrator, WGSD
A "Shot of Hope" ~ Nurse McMahon receives his first round of the COVID-19 vaccination. Staff is on the docket for vaccinations in the upcoming weeks.
Individuals who wish to submit paperwork to be a candidate for the school board may leave the paperwork in the drop box. Documents can be found on the WGSD website under "MENU" then "DOCUMENTS". In addition, required forms can be faxed to 262-514-8251, or emailed directly to Jessica Andersen; andersen@waterford.k12.wi.us. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM. If forms are submitted electronically, the original forms must be received by the school district by the January 5th deadline.
Parents/Guardians of WGSD Students –
The school district would like to remind all families that school meals will continue to be free of charge throughput the entire 2020-2021 school year. If you have questions regarding school meals please reach out to your school secretary or Lisa Peterson, Food Services Director, at 262-514-8280 or peterson-elizabeth@aramark.com.
The official Ribbon Cutting for Fox River Middle School will be held on November 9th at 5:30pm.
JEDI students are still eligible for breakfast and lunch through WGSD. If you'd like to request meals for your children if you are a JEDI family please visit: https://bit.ly/2Td8Hcd to complete a meal order form. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lisa Peterson at (262) 514-8280.
Show your WGSD Spirit next week during SPIRIT WEEK! See the schedule for each school's spirit days!
WGSD Families -
If you are searching for COVID-19 testing sites, please see the attached flyer from the Central Racine County Health Department.
Attention All K-3rd Grade Families ~ Wisconsin Author, Stef Wade, will be virtually visiting all three elementary schools on October 1st and October 6th. Her new book "The Very Last Leaf" is a funny & encouraging picture book that tells and engaging story & addresses social and emotional struggles many kids encounter each day...feeling anxious, wanting to be perfect, facing fears. All which are especially relevant as we enter a new & different school year. Please note that your student has the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of the book. Watch for order forms that will be coming home with your student. Please return the order form to your school by Friday, October 2. Thank you all for supporting literacy in our schools!
Please see the September calendar.
Free COVID-19 Care Package - Racine County in partnership with community sponsors invites families to pick up a FREE care package with essential items to help you and your family during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be held Wednesday, August 26. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
FREE summer meals are no hassle! Parents don’t need to apply to get a free summer meal for their kids and teens. They can simply bring their child to a safe summer meals site in their community and their kids can enjoy it without the hassle of having to fill out an application. Free summer meals will also help families save money. Text "Summer Meals" to 97779 to find a site near you or to learn more, call 1-866-348-6479 or visit: www.fns.usada.gov/summerfoodrocks.
