Bulldog News
August and September

Quick Highlights
August/September 2026 Updates
Hello Badger Families!
Welcome to our new Badger Elementary Monthly Newsletter! This streamlined format is designed to keep you informed and connected with our school community. Each edition will highlight our School Focus Areas, provide Important Dates and Resources, include a Principal's Message, and feature updates, tips, and resources from our Dean of Students, School Counselor, and School Social Worker.
Thank you for partnering with us as we work together to ensure every student grows, belongs, and reaches their full potential.
Emily Clark
Principal
🏫 School Focus Areas
“Together, through strong connections, mutual trust, and shared expectations, we create a school where every student can grow, belong, and achieve their full potential."
As a school community we are focusing on the following priorities:
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📚Teaching & Learning: Implement the Math and Literacy curriculum with fidelity by maintaining the intended cognitive lift of each lesson, ensuring students engage in productive struggle. Teachers will use strategic scaffolds that support student thinking while preserving the rigor of the instructional task.
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🔗LYNC Model of Care: CLICK HERE to learn about our exciting opportunity to be
"Powered by LYNC"
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🚘Attendance: Encouraging daily attendance and on-time arrival
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💡🔎Big Focus: "Together, through strong connections, mutual trust, and shared expectations, we create a school where every student can grow, belong, and achieve their full potential."
📆 Important Dates and Resources
Links to Needed Information and Resources
***All Families are strongly encouraged to fill out for funding:
📒🦯 Free and Reduced Lunch Forms: English, Spanish and Hmong
👩🏻🦽🏃Boys and Girls Club Extended School Day Program: Click HERE
🍔🍇🧃Breakfast and Lunch Monthly Menus- Click HERE
🏫Attendance Policy Updates: Effective for the 26-27 School Year- Click HERE
Upcoming important dates for families.
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Thursday, August 13: 4-4:45 Kindergarten Round-Up, 5-6:30 Pizza on the Playground | In-Person Registration
Wednesday, August 26: Class Lists Available on Infinite Campus
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Thursday, August 27: Meet and Greet @ 4-5:30 pm
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Tuesday, September 1: First Day of School
Monday, September 7: No School- Labor Day
Friday, September 25: No School- Staff Professional Development Day
📫 A Message From the Principal
Emily Clark- Principal
Home of the Badger Bulldogs!
Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year!
Dear Badger Families,
Welcome to another exciting school year at Badger Elementary! We are thrilled to partner with you as we begin a year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences. Together, through strong connections, mutual trust, and shared expectations, we create a school where every student can grow, belong, and achieve.
This year, we've introduced a new newsletter format to make it even easier to stay informed and connected. Each edition will include updates on our school focus areas, important dates and resources, a message from the principal, and helpful information from our Dean of Students, School Counselor, and School Social Worker.
Thank you for being an important part of our Badger community. We look forward to an incredible year of learning together!
With appreciation,
Emily Clark
Principal, Badger Elementary
📸 Scenes From the Dean of Students - Arlene Hughes
Meet Mrs. Hughes
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My Family and Me!
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📸 Scenes From the School Counselor- Ava Baenen
Meet Ms. Ava
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Get to know me!
Feel free to email me at baenenava@aasd.k12.wi.us if you have any questions for me!
📸 Scenes From the School Social Worker - Sara Peniston
Hello!
Please see the flyer below if you are interested in having your student participate in our Big Brothers Big Sisters Workplace Mentorship program this school year!
Please reach out to me at the contact information below if you need any assistance with the following:
- Housing
- Food
- Clothing
- School Supplies
- Counseling
I look forward to another great year at Badger Elementary!
Sara Peniston
920-852-5440