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Dear AES Families,

As we head into March, I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible effort our students and staff have shown throughout these winter weeks. Between chilly temperatures and a wave of seasonal illnesses, our students have continued to demonstrate perseverance, responsibility, and dedication to their learning. We are so proud of the way they show up each day ready to do their best, even when the weather (or a runny nose!) makes it challenging. February may be one of our shortest months, but it certainly was full of strong effort and achievement.

I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible YES Group (Youth Education Supporters) for their generosity in providing our students the opportunity to experience the Shrek musical. Experiences like this enrich learning beyond the classroom walls and create lasting memories for our students. We are so grateful for community partners who invest in our children in such meaningful ways.

Now is the time we begin to look forward to signs of spring and renewed energy. This time of year is important for maintaining focus and continuing the strong learning momentum we have built. Our students have made excellent progress, and we want to keep that growth moving forward. Attendance, daily reading, and consistent routines remain key components of success as we approach the final stretch of the school year.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we will keep nurturing a positive, focused learning environment where every student can thrive.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Redmann

The Superintendent Connection is designed to communicate important district updates, highlight key events, initiatives, and decisions that may impact our schools, students, staff, families, and the broader community.

The School District of Athens Wellness Committee was established to guide and support initiatives that promote healthy eating, physical activity, and overall wellness for students and staff.

The purpose of the Wellness Committee is to unify the School District of Athens in regard to health standards related to both nutrition and physical activity by reviewing current promotions, educational materials and activities that are supporting student and staff wellness and introducing new standards using evidence-based strategies. The Wellness Committee will follow guidelines outlined by the Smart Snacks in School USDA regulation and district policies while utilizing staff and community involvement.

Wellness Committee Co-Chairs:

Courtney Linzmeier, School District Nurse, and Heather Krueger, School District Nutrition Supervisor

Wellness Committee Scheduled Meetings

Friday, February 13th at 9:30 in the Middle & High School Conference Room

Friday, May 8th at 7:30 in the Middle & High School Conference Room

Friday, October 2nd at 7:30 in the Middle & High School Conference Room

Our 4th graders have been hard at work this month! With 24 busy learners

in our classroom, we’ve been sharpening our math skills by tackling long

division and building confidence with multi-step problems.

During whole-group reading, all students are exploring the “Big Idea” from

the Open Court reading series, Adaptations in Action (How do adaptations

help plants and animals?), and making strong connections across subjects.

Students are doing a lot of oral partner reading and are working on

paragraph shrinking as a way to improve comprehension and fluency. In

small-group reading, some students are enjoying the heartfelt story

Because of Winn-Dixie and exploring its characters, themes, and

meaningful lessons about friendship and community.

In science, we’ve been learning about animal adaptations, discovering how

plants and animals survive and thrive in their environments. This learning

ties in perfectly with our reading discussions. In social studies, we’ve also

been learning about our great state of Wisconsin, exploring its history,

geography, unique features, and government in preparation for our field trip

to Madison May 8th, 2026.

Along with academics, we have been focusing on important social

emotional skills—learning how to be honest, be good friends, and include

everyone in our classroom community.

It’s been a month full of learning, curiosity, and growth in our fourth-grade

classroom!

Mrs. Thompson

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IMPORTANT DATES 📆

03/05 AES Spring Concert-more detailed information to come.
03/06 No School
03/16 Board Meeting 5:00
03/27 Popcorn Friday

The School District of Athens will be implementing new Administrative Guidelines for family lunch accounts with negative balances greater than $200.00. Once an account reaches this threshold the account will be suspended and the parents or guardian will need to provide a meal from home or money daily to cover meals purchased. Please do not let your account get to this point. If you find yourself in this situation, please reach out to the District Office at 715-257-7511 before the account is suspended.

Families will continue to receive account balance notifications via Infinite Campus Messenger.

Families are always encouraged to fill out a free/reduced meal application to see if you qualify. https://www.athens1.org/page/free-and-reduced

For more details on Administrative Guideline 6152 click here.