Foster Falcon Newsletter

Each Foster student was able to choose a book of their very own from the October Scholastic Book Fair. This was possible thanks to an anonymous donor’s generous contribution to the Reading is a Gift Fund within the Appleton Education Foundation. What book did your student pick?

Remember to add these dates to your schedule/calendar. If you're struggling on NO BGC Friday's, consider speaking to other families on the playground and try to organize a Friday swap with them!

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

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

We're trying to add ceiling fans to spaces that don't have them already installed. Larger fundraisers like STUC's, help get us to that goal faster. RESULT: We have COOL students.

It is time to recognize our amazing staff! Fill out this form. Nominations will close automatically at noon on Tuesday, November 12.

The Fox Cities Chamber's Excellence in Education Awards program recognizes the outstanding contributions of full-time, Pre-K through 16 educators in the Fox Cities region. We know ALL educators continue to do an outstanding job inside and outside the classroom. You are all winners in our book!

Our Double Good fundraiser runs from November 20 – November 27.

We’re selling Double Good’s award-winning popcorn and earning 50% of every sale. This fundraiser will go towards the cost of 5th grade camp, greatly reducing the amount each student's fee.

Visit our fundraising page to learn more on how to get started.

Nov 10.................... OFFICE CLOSED @ 3:30pm (Staff Meeting)

Nov 10.................... Charter Board Meeting (6pm)

Nov 19.................... FT: 5th- Heckrodt

Nov 19.................... BGC Thanksgiving Potluck (6pm)

Nov 20-24............... Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

Nov 24.................... FT: 2nd- BFK STEM

Nov 25-27............... No School/Boys & Girls Club

Foster is a tuition-free public charter school within the Appleton Area School District. Being a charter means we operate under a contract (our "charter") with the AASD School Board. That contract gives us the flexibility to build our school around a clear mission: growing student leaders through Leader in Me, alongside strong academics.

For your family, this means your child gets everything a public school provides, plus a school community with its own focus and identity. Foster also has its own Governance Board, which works alongside school leadership to guide our mission, monitor progress on our charter goals, and oversee funds raised for Foster through grants, donations, and fundraising. Board meetings are open to the public, and families are always welcome.

Want to stay in the loop? Sign up here to get a monthly email with the latest Governance Board meeting agendas and approved minutes: https://forms.gle/9vHJHfE2tUzmeAJ46

Milk w/cold lunch or Additional Milk........ $0.50

Additional Meal...........................................$3.10

Recognitions for special occasions (birthdays, holidays, etc.) during the school day (starting at midnight the day before through a half hour after students are dismissed for the day) will not include students bringing in snacks/treats from outside of the District for other students and will instead take place through non-food practices.

*Foster’s Boys & Girls Club and the Appleton Downtown Boys & Girls Club have joined forces with Miron Construction to create an amazing float for the Boys & Girls Club! Our members and staff are putting their creativity, teamwork, and Club spirit together to make something truly special! On November 24th, keep an eye out for our Boys & Girls Club Float in the Appleton Christmas Parade.

AM SESSION- 7:00AM-8:10AM

PM SESSION- 3:20PM-6:00PM

AFTERNOON PICK-UP BEGINS AT 4:00PM

The Foster Charter Board meets at 6:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, in the Foster LMC. This meeting is held in-person, however an online option is available via Google Meet at this link: https://meet.google.com/pyr-vtfj-jhr . If you have any questions for the board or would like to request childcare for an upcoming meeting, please email FosCharter@gmail.com. Would you like to learn more? Check out their page on the school website!

Foster Family Network (FFN) meets at 5:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, in the Foster staff lounge (103).SEE BELOW. If you have any questions for the group who creates a lot of the family based, after-school events, on and off school grounds, please email stephenfosterffn@gmail.com. Would you like to learn more? Check out their page on the school website or their Facebook page: Foster Falcon FFN-PTO!

Foster Family Network (FFN) is partnering with BGC @ Foster for 26-27 while looking for new leadership. If you think YOU could be that person, please email FFN. Meetings will be on hold until we can find parents/families to lead and fully support the group.

What can you bring to the group? The group needs background support as well as leadership! Families who are willing to pick up/drop off items, bake/cook, volunteer to clean up at the end of events, decorators, volunteer for sessions at an event...etc. Support in ANY form is appreciated! You may also stop in the school office and ask about Foster Family Network and how you can help.

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

Cost: Free! Must live in AASD

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