Tiger Talk
February Edition
Coming Up this Month:
Thursday, February 3 - Art Club (3:00-4:00)
Monday, February 7 - Pizazz (3:20-4:20)
Thursday, February 10 - Art Club (3:00-4:00)
Monday, February 14 - Pizazz (3:20-4:20)
Wednesday, February 16 - Conferences (2:15-5:50)
Thursday, February 17 - Conferences (3:15-7:10)
Friday, February 18 - NO SCHOOL ( Staff Development Day)
Monday, February 21 - NO SCHOOL (Staff Planning Day)
Monday, February 28 - Pizazz (3:20-4:20)
Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conference scheduling will be open today, Monday, January 31st at 9:00am for scheduling on Skyward.
More information will be coming home in your child's folder today.
Conference Dates/Times:
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 @ 2:15-5:50
Thursday, February 17, 2022 @ 3:15-7:10
Conferences will be 15 minutes in length. Based on positive feedback and high attendance last winter, conferences will be held via ZOOM. If you would prefer an in-person conference, please reach out to Mrs. Dittmann in the office or your child’s classroom teacher.
Sign-Up via Skyward Family Access (link below): https://sky-web3.watertown.k12.wi.us/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsEAplus/seplog01.w
STEP 1: Parent will log in to Skyward Family Access from District homepage.
STEP 2: Click on “Conferences” link on the left hand side.
STEP 3: Make sure the correct student is listed at the top of the screen before going to the next step.
STEP 4: In the middle of your screen, you will see your student’s name (Schurz Elementary), “View Scheduled Times” and “All Conferences”. Click the “All Conferences” link to schedule your conference.
STEP 5: Click on the “Select a Time” link.
STEP 6: A pop-up window will appear with a schedule of available appointments. Click “Select” next to the appointment that works for you.
STEP 7: You will need to confirm your selection in a pop-up window and then hit “Save”.
*Duplicate this process for each student.
If you are in need of your Skyward login information, please contact Cory Dittmann (920-262-1485, dittmannc@watertown.k12.wi.us). Your children’s teachers do not have this information.
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you (virtually) on 2/16 or 2/17!
Registration Opens 2/1/22 at 10:00am for Dual Language 4K & 5K Full Day Enrollment!
Register here: https://watertownwi.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enrollment-and-registration
THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR WILL LAUNCH OUR TRANSITION AT SCHURZ ELEMENTARY TO A COMPLETELY DESIGNATED DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL! BOTH OF OUR KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS, AS WELL AS OUR FULL DAY 4K CLASSROOM,
WILL BE DUAL LANGUAGE.
We are looking forward to the great opportunity to teach our
4K and Kindergarten students in both English AND Spanish!
*All families welcome!
*High-quality and rigorous instruction in Spanish and English!
*50% of the day is taught in Spanish and 50% of the day is taught in English!
*3 program goals: biliteracy, high academic achievement in both
program languages, and sociocultural competence!
Visit https://wusd-dual-language.org/ for more information.
Again, in 2022-2023, this plan will ONLY be for students in grades 4K and K. Students in grades 1-5 will continue with their current schooling pathway.
Order Your Student's Yearbook!
Schurz Elementary Yearbook 2021-2022
Paper copy order forms will not be going home as all ordering will be done online.
Ordering closes March 1st!
Yearbooks will be distributed in later spring, before the end of the school year.
Parent Reminder!
Free COVID-19 Testing
Non-Holiday General Hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm and 1:30pm - 3:00pm.
Pre-registration is required and can be done through this link:
https://www.lifepoint40.com/NOAH/lpi3/?event=PatientPortal:auth.outreach
Hot Spots
In need of a hot spot to help your family access the internet ? Use this link provided to fill out an "Internet Hot Spot Request Form".
https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/wusd-virtual-learning-support
Breakfast & Lunch Update
Your child is not required to qualify for the Free & Reduced Meal Program to receive free meals this school year.
Student Reward Day
Thank you, Schurz PTO for supplying and making the popcorn for all students and staff!
Schurz Elementary School
Email: liescha@watertown.k12.wi.us
Website: https://watertownwi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/schurz
Location: 1508 Neenah Street, Watertown, WI, USA
Phone: (920) 262-1485
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchurzSchool