Glacier Edge Elementary School
800 KIMBALL LANE, VERONA, WI
We hope that this note finds each of you enjoying the summer. The start of the school year is rapidly approaching; classes begin on Tuesday, September 1st at 7:30am. We are looking forward to welcoming your students this fall and celebrating the many successes they will have!
ATTENDANCE/SECRETARIES
- Attendance (608) 497-2103
- Kendra Rembisz (608) 497-2105
- Araceli Zapata (608) 497-2106 (Spanish)
- General Information Contact: ge-info@Verona.k12.wi.us
SCHOOL NURSE/HEALTH SERVICES
● Ali Peaslee (608) 497-2115 Email: peasleea@verona.k12.wi.us
ONLINE REGISTRATION & PAYMENTS
General Fee: A $35 general fee will be added to every student at the beginning of the school year. This fee is mandatory and must be paid shortly after the first day of school.
Device Insurance Program Fee: A $20 fee will be added to every student for the Optional Device Insurance Program. This fee offers better prices if the device requires repairs.
Fee payment options: For your convenience, we encourage you to visit our online payments page to learn how to pay fees online. However, we also accept cash or check payments in the office.
CHILD NUTRITION
Breakfast is available daily 7:30-8:50 Mondays (late start) 9:30-9:50
Lunch is provided daily. Access meal prices and school menus
Click HERE to add funds to lunch account
Visit our Meal Account information page to learn how to open and add money to your meal account.
Contact the child nutrition program at 608-653-1098 child.nutrition@verona.k12.wi.us if you have any questions.
DAILY SCHEDULE
● September 1st is the first day of school.
● Every Monday is a Late Start Monday - School Starts at 9:20
● Tuesday - Friday - School Starts at 7:30
- Doors open 15min. prior to start time
● We dismiss every day of the week at 2:25
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
● When bringing your child in the morning please remember the front entrance drop off is the kiss and fly zone! Make sure you pull ahead as far as possible and drop your child off. Parents should not get out of their vehicles. The teachers outside will make sure your child gets inside safely. Please have your child get out of the car closest to the sidewalk to maintain safety.
● If you would like to park to come into the building, please park in the designated parking areas and not the drop-off/pick-up line.
● Staff will assist students at the end of the day to find their car and/or parent/guardians.
● Students walking home with parents/guardians will meet them on the front sidewalk or on the playground if arranged with the classroom teacher.
● Please drive slow so all our children and adults stay safe. Thank you!
● Click here to view Maps of our Arrival and Dismissal Procedures.
BUS RIDERS:
You can find your student’s bus stop by visiting the Infofinder website and entering your home address. (26-27 Bus routes will be updated late August)
If your child is utilizing specialized transportation per the IEP, you will be notified of their bus route via email.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
SCHOOL AND DISTRICT CALENDAR
TECHNOLOGY
● Seesaw is our Learning Management System. If you are a new Kindergarten Parent, you will receive information on how to join. If you have a student from last year, you will be automatically enrolled into your child(s)’ new classroom.
● Periodically, you will receive information about Digital Citizenship lessons in the classroom. These notifications will provide you with the lesson taught and some follow up activities.
● Powerschool-How to Use and Access the Parent Portal
IMPORTANT DATES
August 26th - Welcome Back Night and Supply drop off 4:30pm - 6:30pm
September 1st - First day of school
September 11th - All School Photo
September 24th - Open House 4:30pm - 6:30pm
October 22nd-23rd - No School!
October 21st - Fall Parent Conferences - 3:00pm - 6:30pm
October 15th - Picture Retake (no parents/guardians needed)
November 25-27 - No School
December 23rd - January 1st, 2027 - No School Winter Break
January 18th - No School
February 8th - No School
February 22nd - No School
February 24th - Fair Night - 4-6pm
March 11th-12th - Music Concerts
March 18th - Spring Parent conferences - 3:00pm - 6:30pm
March 22nd-26th - No School Spring Break
April 29th - Love To Learn Night - 5-7pm
May 20th - Incoming Kinder Night - 4-5:15pm
May 31st - No School
June 2nd - Field Day
June 9th - Last Day Of School!!
STAFF CONTACTS
Besides your classroom teachers, there are other staff in the building that support your child. Here are some important contacts:
● Principal - Laura Marquardt 608-497-2110
● Associate Principal - Briana Gustafson 608-497-2173
● School Psychologist - Amy Nolting 608-497-2134
● Counselor - Brooke Running 608-497-2133
● Social Worker - Melissa Salisbury 608-497-2129
● EL Coordinator - Alexis Nass 608-497-2159
● MLSS Specialist - Stephanie Olson - 608-497-2126
SAFETY TIP REPORTING SYSTEMS
Visit the Vector Alert Tip Reporting System page to quickly, easily, and anonymously report safety concerns to school officials.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in volunteering for different field trips or events at GE, please fill out the Volunteer Background Application and Screening, you can fill it out as early as you want. It will be valid for two years. For more information visit our Volunteer Information page.
YEARBOOKS
All students receive a yearbook free of charge
LOST & FOUND
Lost and found items will be donated through out the school year, please be sure your student checks the lost and found frequently.
Parents/guardians are welcome to come look at lost and found before or after school.
The school is not responsible for any items lost including but not limited to clothing, water bottles, lunch boxes, toys, electronics, glasses, money or jewelry.
Lost electronics, jewelry, money and glasses will be kept in the main office until the end of the school year. At the end of the school year all of these unclaimed items will be donated.