November Elementary Newsletter
November 2026
Happy November!
Happy November It has been great hearing about literacy conferences and the connections being made with teachers. We are officially a quarter of the way through the new school year. This is a great time to check schooling habits and do a reset if needed.
Abby Gonzo
1-608-838-9482 ex7748
Important Dates
October 30th: End of First Quarter
November 20th: 11:00 Family Advisory Meeting
November 25th-27th Fall Break
December 4th: Async Day: Teacher Professional Development
October LC Advisory Video
Below is our link to the LC Advisory from October, in case you are unable to attend live and would like to hear the information. Whitney Updike our Literacy Coach joined us to share information about our literacy program at WIVA.
Link to Live Session
Sign-up For a Club!
Clubs are a great way to meet new friends and try new things! Please make sure you are signed in to the student account of the student who would like to participate in the club. We use that information to make our club rosters.
November Student and LC Success Tips
Logging into Live Classes
New Class Log in Link
The way teachers build classes this year has changed. Teachers will now be building Class Connects through the Launch Pad. In order to see those Class Connects, students must enter Canvas through the Launch Pad this year. If you have an old link bookmarked that takes you right to Canvas, please use the link below instead.
How to Navigate the Online School
Flex Reminder
If your student is participating in Flex and has a personalized reading plan (PRP) the student is required to attend phonics whole group and any phonics small groups.
Launch Pad
New this Year
All classes will be connected to the Launch Pad this school year instead of the Canvas Calendar. It is important for students to have both their Launch Pad and Canvas throughout the day to ensure they are attending scheduled classes. Watch the video below for more information on Launch Pad.
New Families Need Help Setting up Your Account?
Need Tech Support?
Call: 866-512-2273
Online: https://www.help.k12.com/s/ and you will see on the bottom right a "chat with us" option
Attendance
If your student will be absent for a partial day, you can let the teacher know and then make sure to view recordings or complete missing work when your student returns. If your student will be out an entire day call the attendance line or email to let them know. When students are absent 3 or more consecutive days a doctor note is required. If you are planning a vacation please complete the pre-planned absence form linked below.
Attendance Line: 608-838-9482 ext 0
Or Email: Wiattendance@wivcs.org
Language Assistance
Families preferring communication in a different language
Notification of Language Assistance Services: Any parent may request the school to provide access to services such as interpreters and/or translated documents. To request services please email Miriam Mueller-Owens at mmowens@wivcs.org. Prompt access to the appropriate services and/or translator will be coordinated.
Aviso sobre servicios de asistencia lingüística: Cualquier padre o madre puede solicitar a la escuela el acceso a servicios tales como intérpretes y/o documentos traducidos. Para solicitar estos servicios, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a Miriam Mueller-Owens a la dirección mmowens@wivcs.org. Se coordinará el acceso oportuno a los servicios y/o al traductor correspondiente.
Family Advisory Meetings
Family Advisory meetings will be held every 3rd Friday of the month at 11:00. Each month will have a topic along with an opportunity for questions and answers. The topics are listed below. I will send out a reminder by email with a Zoom Link as the sessions get closer.
September: Schedules: What do Schedules look like, and how can learning coaches support their students outside of live classes?
October: K5 Dashboard and Launch Pad: How do I ensure I know that my students are completing their work and attending required classes? How do I find recordings?
November: Assessments: What do my student assessment scores mean, and how do I support them with their literacy and math skills at home?
December: End of Semester: What does the end of the semester mean? What do I need to make sure my student completes before the new semester?
January: Clubs and K12 Zone: How can I ensure my students have opportunities for socialization?
February: Forward Testing: What does Virtual Forward Testing look like and why is it important?
March: Re-Registration: How do I re-register for next school year?
April: Literacy at Home Tips: How can I support my students' reading progress at home over the summer?
May: Finishing Strong: How do I ensure my students finish strong by completing all assessments and coursework?
