HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY ODYSSEY MAGNET

November Breakfast

November Lunch Menu

Free & Reduced Information

Please make sure to fill out a free & reduced application if your family qualifies and return to the school office. By completing the sharing information form, we are able to waive school fees as well. Forms are available here.

The Highlands and Odyssey Spirit Wear store is still open. If you are looking for holiday gift ideas, there are some great options available! All orders will ship free to our school or can also be shipped to your home and you can select pickup in the office if you don't want items to be sent home with your student.

Highlands/Odyssey Online Store

November 6th - No Boys & Girls Club Before and After Care

November 9th - Family Event & 1st Quarter TOPS Celebration 8:30-9:30 am

November 12th - Picture Retake Day

November 12th - Stuc's Fundraiser 11:00 am-9:00 pm (PTO Sponsored)

November 16th - Simple Simon Cookie Dough Pickup 3:30-5:00 pm (MPR)

November 16th - Odyssey Parent Round Table 6:00-7:15 pm (LMC)

November 20th - "Sports Team" Spirit Day

November 25th-27th - No School - Thanksgiving Break

December 4th - No Boys & Girls Club Before and After Care

December 7th - Reading and Hot Cocoa Night 5:30-7:00 pm (Gym)

December 8th - Odyssey Open House 6:30-7:15 pm (Gym)

1. Parents’ Right to Inquire and Know about Professional and Teacher Qualifications:

School districts and schools receiving Title I funds are mandated by the ESEA to notify parents about their right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of their child's teachers and paraprofessionals. This includes details on whether teachers meet state qualifications, are teaching under emergency provisions, and the qualifications of any paraprofessionals providing services. Schools must also inform parents promptly if their child is assigned to a teacher who does not meet certification requirements for four or more consecutive weeks, as stipulated by the ESEA. You can find more information about the qualifications of teachers working toward licensure by visiting the AASD Title 1 website: https://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/district/district-information/notices/essa-teacher-quality-notification

2. Assessment Policy Notification:

You have the right to know about the mandated assessments your child participates in. The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that any school district receiving Title I funds must notify parents that they may request, and the district will provide the parents on request (and in a timely manner), information regarding any State or local educational agency policy regarding student participation in any assessment mandated by ESSA, the State or district.

The AASD is committed to administering a variety of different assessments to students that will accurately measure student learning, so that high quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences will be created for each student. Wisconsin’s accountability reforms are focused upon helping every child graduate ready for college and careers. The various assessments are to measure each child’s progress toward this goal. This year, your student will take the iReady Inform Assessment (Grades K-8) in the fall, winter, and spring, as well as the Wisconsin Forward Exam (Grades 3-8). For more information on required assessments in the AASD, including testing schedules, elementary screeners, and opt-out information, please visit our website: https://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/academics/grading-assessment/assessment

Monday, November 16th

Where: Multi-Purpose Room

When: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

There will be a signup available soon for you to select a time to pick up your items. We ask everyone to please sign up for pickup time. We then fulfill orders by those times. Thanks!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

Monday, November 16th

When: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

There will also be a signup available soon looking for volunteers to help with order pickup. Any help is greatly appreciated!

• Supervision is available on the playground each day starting at 8:15 am and ending at 3:30 pm. Please do not drop off your student(s) prior to 8:15 unless they are in Boys & Girls Club. Any students that are not picked up by 3:30 will be sent to the office, and a phone call will be made.

• If you are submitting an absence request for your child or leaving a message that they will be late, please also include their lunch choice for the day if they need to order hot lunch.

• If you are picking your child up early, call the office (920-852-5480) when you are about five minutes away. We will call your student down and send them out to your vehicle when you arrive.

• Please make after school plans with your children in the morning before school. This helps avoid interruptions to classrooms while students are learning.

• Accidents happen! Please keep a change of clothes for your student in their backpack, including a pair of socks. This is helpful if they have an accident or get wet or muddy during recess.

• Please keep all parent/guardian or emergency contact information up to date throughout the year. Any updates can be made through the Parent Portal.

• Our Lost & Found is growing as the year goes on. Please take your student through the lost and found if they are missing anything. All items not claimed before Winter Break will be donated.

November Newsletter

Nov. Newsletter - Spanish

Nov. Newsletter - Hmong

News from the AASD Birth-Five Outreach Program:

November Newsletter

3-5 Year Developmental Screenings

Do you have a 3- or 4-year-old in your home and looking for something to do?

We have a Parent-Child Playgroup at McKinley Elementary that is still looking for participants!

What: Meet My Milestones 3–4-Year-Old Parent-Child Playgroup

When: Mondays and Wednesdays

Times: 8:45-10 AM or 10:30-11:45 AM

Where: McKinley Elementary 1125 E Taft Ave.

Cost: Free! Must live in AASD

Interested? Call 920-832-6109 for questions and to register

Registration for Appleton West Terror Youth Wrestling is now open! The season begins on November 30th and runs through March 12th. See the flier for additional details.

Sign up now if you are interested: AW Youth Wrestling

Each month the AASD shares local, community opportunities for students. These community

opportunities for students include upcoming events and activities such as art and music

camps, youth athletics, cultural events, enriching programs, and more. We encourage our

families to review these opportunities for students of all ages. Check out the AASD COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS PAGE for a current list of opportunities.

As the weather turns cold and snowy, be sure to send proper clothing (winter coat, hats,

gloves, snow pants and boots) with your children each day. Students will be going out for recess most days in the winter and having proper outdoor gear each day is important!

If you are in need of winter gear for your student, please let the office know. We have donations of winter items available for families in need. We also welcome any donations of new or gently used winter gear. Any donations can be dropped off in the office.

Please follow these guidelines for dropping off and picking up your student(s):

· You may park in any of the areas on the map shown in blue. Remind your student to use the crosswalks and crossing guards when crossing the street and to cross with caution.

· Please do not park in areas marked in red or yellow as they are designated no parking zones or bus zones.

· Areas marked with blue dashed lines are designated hug n’ go zones. Cars should pull over, students should exit on the passenger side, and the car should exit the area. Cars should not be in this area for longer than one minute and cars should never be parked or left unattended.

· Please note that the canopy doors (Main Entrance) are for students/families with disabilities only and cabs; a parking pass is needed for this area. We have barricades up starting at 8:15 in the morning until the bell rings, and after school until 3:30. Only vehicles with parking passes will be allowed to enter during these times.

· Click here for a letter from the Appleton Police Department & Department of Public Works with helpful information on how to get your elementary kids safely to and from school.