Dear Amy Belle Families,

Since this is my last Amy Belle newsletter as your principal, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you. I have truly enjoyed being able to work with you and your children. My time at Amy Belle has been a wonderful experience and that is because of the positive environment that has been created by our families and staff. Looking back, there have been many challenges, changes and successes over the course of my time here. We added new spaces and received a beautiful remodel in 2019 through the Referendum. Along with this, our PTA helped us put in a new playset for the students to enjoy. We can't forget the challenges of 2020 and the school shut down, virtual learning and returning to the school structure we know today. It has been a privilege to be the Amy Belle Principal through it all! Being able to form relationships with students and watch them learn and grow has been a highlight of my career. Amy Belle is truly a special place! The staff, students and families make it an amazing learning community. I am thankful to be able to continue in the school district and be a part of Amy Belle in a new capacity. So, thank you Amy Belle Families for allowing me to be a part of your children's education for the last eight years. I will truly miss it!

Sincerely,

Katie Kohel

All classes have had recent Guidance Lessons about Personal Safety. Students learned to recognize unsafe situations, refuse to participate in dangerous activities, and report to trusted adults. We discussed the importance of the "Always Ask First" rule (getting permission from the adult in charge before you go anywhere with anyone). As we have more outdoor activities, now is a great time to review your family rules about staying safe and what to do if they ever feel in danger. Stop. Get away. Tell an adult.

Outside groups/activities are being offered for students to have the opportunity to join an after school program and summer activities. Please see the following information from the Germantown Recreation Department(link)

Please see attached flyer regarding the following events students/families might be interested in.

- Mud Splash

- Youth Summer Soccer Camp

Germantown Soccer Club

- Safety Town

GHS Key Club members offer free tutoring sessions to GSD Elementary Students. They hold all sessions virtually. Click on picture to view more information.

By using this link, form link, please fill out quick questions regarding you (parent/guardian) and your child's basic information for setting up a schedule and informing us on what material your child would like to be tutored on. This will help us communicate with each other for future purposes as well! Thank you! **Please submit this form by Wednesday, MAY 15th**

The entire school will attend a nature day together with ALL students spending their school day(including 4K half day) at Camp Minikani. Students will participate in a variety of activities including several presentations and outdoor activities. 4k students will only attend for half day and will not need a lunch choice.

Please see the attached flyers with information including permission slip and an option to purchase a camp shirt/sweatshirt this year if interested. These forms are all due Friday, May 10th .

Please make sure camp fee payment is separate from the camp shirt payment.

Walking Wildcats is a fun and free program where students, staff, parents & guests walk laps around the playground during lunch recess. Save the dates - May 13th, 15th, and 17th.

Students were able to walk over halfway to Denver, CO during Fall WW. If they reach their goal we will celebrate with a GLOW lunch on 5/28. Let's go Wildcats!! See the attached flyer for more Walking Wildcat details.

On Wednesday, May 22nd, Amy Belle School will have the opportunity to thank and honor some of special people: our GO Riteway bus drivers, school lunchroom staff, and custodian! They will be treated to breakfast at school and will receive a special book created by our Amy Belle students. Please encourage your children to voice a “thank you” to these staff as well! Big thanks to our PTA, the Amy Belle teachers, and Mrs. Kohel for making this event special.

CONGRATULAIONS to our Destination Imagination Team!

Amy Belle Engineering Destination Imagination Team placed 1st at State Tournament and will be advancing to Global Finals in Kansas City, Missouri, May 22 - 25th.

Destination Imagination is a school district sponsored and funded program for local and state competitions. Fees and team registration for National/Global level need other funding.

Multiple ways you can help support the team.

1. Robert’s DI Booster Night Wed. May 1st. A portion of sales goes to Germantown DI.

2. Milwaukee Pretzel Sale. Order form is attached

3. Starla's Seasoning and Mixes. Order form attached

4. Aluminum Can/Medal Scrap Donation - Wednesdays only from 8:00-5:00pm – 5/1, 5/8, 5/15.

- Smaller items only – please drop off in designated bin located in the front of the building in a blue bin left of the front door next to the picnic table.

- Larger items, need a different day or time, please reach out to DI leaders, Mr. and Mrs. Stage at srn6123@msn.com or (262)309-5635

Wednesday, May 1st - Friday, May 3rd - PTA Book Fair Continues

Wednesday, May 1st - PTA Meeting – 6:00 pm

Friday, May 3rd - Popcorn Friday

Monday, May 6th - Friday, May 10th - National Teacher’s Appreciation Week

Monday, May 6th - School Board Meeting - 7:00 pm

Tuesday, May 7th - Teacher's National Appreciation Day

Thursday, May 9th - School Store

Thursday, May 9th - Kindergarten Music Concert – 7:00 pm

May 13th, 15th, & 17th - Walking Wildcats - Weather Permitting - grade level recess times

Monday, May 20th - School Board Meeting - 7:00 pm

Tuesday, May 21st - 1st grade Field Trip to Glacier Rock Farms

Wednesday, May 22nd - PTA Bus Driver Appreciation

Thursday, May 23rd - 5th Grade Field trip to Wade House

Friday, May 24th & Monday, May 27th - No School - Memorial Day Weekend

Wednesday, May 29th - Kindergarten Field Trip to Grappling Gardens

Thursday, May 30th - ALL School Field trip to Camp Minikani

Friday, May 31st - GHS Senior Walk

DI Fundraiser Opportunities

Wednesday May 1st - Dine In - Robert's

Tuesday, May 7th - Pretzel Sale - orders due

Tuesday, May 7th - Starla's Seasoning and Mixes orders due

Tuesday, June 4th - 3rd Grade Wax Museum

Thursday, June 6th - 5th Grade Picnic

Thursday, June 6th - Last Day for 4K

Friday, June 7th - Last day for K - 5th Grade - Half Day Ends at 11:43am

PTA Playground Popsicle Playdates scheduled for 8/14 and 8/26

PTA Booster @Marko's Pizza - Wednesday's June - August

More information and reminders to come over the summer months

School Hours - 8:46am - 3:46pm

Office Hours - 7:45am - 4:15pm

Phone #(262) 628-7825

Fax #(262) 628-7292

Email - aboffice@gsdwi.org

Principal

Katie Kohel - kkohel@gsdwi.org

Adminstrative Assistants

Melissa Lietzau - mlietzau@gsdwi.org

Kim Ubert - kubert@gsdwi.org

Health Room Aide

Breyon O'Neal - boneal@gsdwi.org