Every single day, every moment of the day,

every child is better off because of his/her

interactions with every staff member.

Hello PWSSD Team! Welcome to August as we begin our final preparation for the start of the 2018-19 school year! I hope you are having an opportunity to relax a little and spend time with family and friends. Thank you to everyone who worked throughout the summer to close out last school year and begin preparing for this school year (cleaning and preparing classrooms; handling student registrations and parent questions; participating on interview teams; involvement in professional growth and training; setting up classrooms; and working with construction contractors). I always look forward to the start of a new school year to welcome our students back and our new staff members as we bring our entire staff back together again for another exciting year. Opening Day Schedule Opening day for all staff members is Monday, August 27th at 7:45 a.m. We will have an unusual venue for the morning session as we come together to celebrate our students and another school year. Since the auditorium will still be under construction, we will begin at the Bandshell in the Port Washington Veteran’s Memorial Park along the lake. If it rains, we will be in the high school gymnasium. If we need to move indoors, that decision will be made on Friday afternoon and posted on our website and sent to all staff via email. As you can tell from the schedule, our opening morning will have a fitness theme (fitness attire or comfortable clothing is appropriate), as we celebrate our togetherness in this special place in preparing for our students’ arrival. Also, please bring a lawn chair. Welcome New Staff Members Let’s all welcome our new staff members. The list of new staff is attached. They are all personable, upbeat, and genuinely care about kids. You will enjoy working with them.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Class Please note that we are offering another Youth Mental Health First Aid class, in response to the Board’s goal of training all staff members. It will be on August 23rd at the District Office. Please contact Dan Solórzano, Jen Eason, or Julie Dornburg if you are interested in a very informative and enjoyable experience. In-House Graduate Course Offering The very popular in-house course entitled, “Effective Responses to Student Bullying” is full for this fall semester, and it will be offered again second semester. Also, we are discussing how we might be

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able to facilitate some book studies for people who do not need the credit. The expectation is for all of us to follow the philosophies and approaches outlined in this course being taught by Duane Woelfel, Chris Surfus, and me. DPI’s Changes to Educator Licensing The Governor’s 2017-19 state budget established new requirements for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) regarding educator licensing. The DPI licensing website continues to provide the most current information as these changes are enacted. Please review the most recent Lifetime Licensure Updates at: https://dpi.wi.gov/news/dpi-connected/lifetime-licensure-updates. Please note that is no longer necessary for staff members’ to send a copy of their educator licenses to the Superintendent’s Office, because this information is publically accessible online. However, it remains the responsibility of all certified staff to be aware of their licensure renewal requirements and to meet DPI’s application deadlines. Heidi Belohlav (Ext. 6005) can answer many general questions regarding educator licensing. For additional assistance, you can email a DPI representative at: https://dpi.wi.gov/support/contact-us Additional Attachments You will find the following additional attachments in this Welcome Back Packet:

List of new staff members

2018-19 Year-at-a-Glance Calendar

Personal Leave Exclusion Dates

New Teacher and Mentor Training Schedule

“Effective Responses to Student Bullying” Second Semester Dates

School District Mission Summary Sheet Conclusion Finally, the School Board members wanted me to thank all of you for your tremendous dedication and support of our students. We have a wonderful group of Board members who are here to help and support our efforts to educate all children. They are positive, upbeat, and enjoy being with one another. We would like to invite you to attend any of the Board and Committee meetings, especially at the beginning of a regular Board meeting as we recognize student groups and staff member accomplishments. We have a very special place here! I am looking forward to a wonderful school year and having us all together again on Monday, August 27, 2018. Thank you,

Port Washington-Saukville School District 2018-19 OPENING DAY SCHEDULE

Monday, August 27, 2018 7:45 am Arrival and Breakfast – Veteran’s Memorial Park Bandshell, Port Washington 8:20–8:30 Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Becker 8:35–9:05 Wellness and Social Activity 1 9:10-9:40 Wellness and Social Activity 2

Activities to choose from include:

Beginning Yoga Fitness Boot Camp (low-impact) Advanced Yoga Meditation Walk the Marina Tai Chi Walk Upper Lake Park Mindfulness to Control Frustration

9:45–10:15 Welcome to the New School Year

• Board President Brenda Fritsch • Superintendent Dr. Michael Weber

10:15–10:45 Welcome New Staff 10:45–11:15 Remarks

• Brian Borley • Super Sub Awards • District Updates

11:15-12:15 Lunch (provided) – Veteran’s Memorial Park Pavilion 12:30 pm Building Activities

HAVE A GREAT YEAR!

Please bring a lawn chair and arrive dressed in comfortable clothing/fitness apparel.

Welcome New Staff Members 2018-2019

Name Building Position Yvette Forsythe DES Special Education Paraprofessional Kayla McIlree DES 2nd Grade Teacher Emily Pfeiffer DES Special Education Paraprofessional Jeff Philipps DES Special Education Paraprofessional Tyler Slowiak DES 3rd Grade Teacher Lisa Sukawaty DES Special Education Teacher (EBD) Afton Crowley LES 2nd Grade Teacher Blair Kennedy LES Math & Reading/Special Education Paraprofessional Abigail Monahan LES Special Education Paraprofessional (90%) Cara Smoczynski LES 3rd Grade Teacher Emma Troschuk LES 1st Grade Teacher Rebecca Rintelman SES Special Education Paraprofessional (50%) Rachel Skunes SES Elementary Music Teacher (80%) Michelle Vetter SES Special Education Paraprofessional (50%) Therese Barrington TJMS Special Education Paraprofessional Ashley Huse TJMS Special Education Paraprofessional Nathan Klement TJMS Special Education Paraprofessional Jessica Meeker TJMS Special Education (LD) Teacher Emery Nelson TJMS Special Education Teacher (EBD) Harmony Ribbens TJMS Special Education (EBD) Teacher – Alternative Site Kaitlin Rouse TJMS 8th Grade Teacher Katelyn Schotzko TJMS Special Education Paraprofessional Timothy Setzer TJMS Special Education Teacher (EBD) Kelly Shaver TJMS PE/Health Teacher Julie Smith TJMS 6th Grade Teacher Jonathan Arens PWHS Special Education Teacher (EBD) Kristin Cook PWHS Math Teacher (60%) Shannon Duchow PWHS Secretary to the Principal/Office Manager Matthew Esselmann PWHS Alternative Education Teacher Katharyn Gengler PWHS Communications Teacher Melissa McCaman PWHS Guidance Counselor Jennifer Sprague District Special Education Program Support Coordinator Brooke Uhlig District Accounts Payable Supervisor

Port Washington-Saukville School District 2018–19 Calendar

AUGUST 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4

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SEPTEMBER 2018 S M T W T F S 1

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NOVEMBER 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3

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DECEMBER 2018 S M T W T F S 1

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JANUARY 2019 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5

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FEBRUARY 2019 S M T W T F S 1 2

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MARCH 2019 S M T W T F S 1 2

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JULY 2019 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6

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School Closed / Holidays

Labor Day: September 3 Thanksgiving break: November 21 – 23

Winter break: December 24 – January 1 No school: March 1

Spring break: April 15 – 19 Memorial Day: May 27

Staff Development / Prep-Records

No school for students: October 9, January 25, February 15 Early release: November 2, November 20, February 28, March 29, April 12, May 24

Two additional days of professional development/curriculum required of all professional staff in June

Other Important Dates to Note

First day of school: September 4 Second semester begins: January 28

Last day of school: June 7 (early release) High school graduation: June 9

The detailed month-by-month PWSSD calendar, when available, can be found at: www.pwssd.k12.wi.us

REVISED 7/13/18

Approved: 8/07/18

Port Washington-Saukville School District PERSONAL LEAVE EXCLUSION DATES

2018-2019

The following list of dates are those which cannot be considered for personal leave approval during the 2018-2019 school year.

Monday, August 27, 2018 Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Thursday, August 30, 2018

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Friday, November 2, 2018 Tuesday, November 20, 2018 Monday, November 26, 2018 Friday, December 21, 2018 Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Friday, January 25, 2019 Friday, February 15, 2019

Thursday, February 28, 2019 Monday, March 4, 2019 Friday, March 29, 2019 Friday, April 12, 2019 Monday, April 22, 2019 Friday, May 24, 2019 Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Friday, June 7, 2019 Tuesday, June 11, 2019

The use of personal leave from May 1st through the end of the school year is generally not approved unless absolutely necessary. Approval will be at the sole discretion of the principal and superintendent, and only if adequate substitutes are available.

IN-HOUSE GRADUATE COURSE OFFERING

Effective Responses to Student Bullying January–March, 2018

Course Description: This is a three-credit graduate-level course offered to interested PWSSD staff members. The course is accredited by Colorado State-Pueblo University, and taught in-house by PWSSD administrators. Course Concept and Content: In order for educators to effectively respond to “bullying,” they need to understand the distinction between rude behavior, mean behavior, and actual bullying. Each of these types of behavior require different responses to be effective in supporting students’ well-being and positive decision-making. Using this concept as a base, this course will explore knowing bullying when you see it; establishing connections with kids; stopping bullying; dealing directly with cyber-bullying; building social and emotional competence; turning bystanders into helpers; and reaching out to kids who bully. We will explore a variety of activities to help students better understand the difference between the three types of behavior, and we will analyze several case studies. The end results will be a much stronger understanding of the concept called “bullying,” specific strategies to assist students, and the development of more confidence in your ability to observe and redirect negative student behaviors. Instructors: Dr. Michael R. Weber, Christi A. Surfus, Duane A. Woelfel Required Text: 8 Keys to End Bullying – Strategies for Parents & Schools by Signe Whitson Recommended Supplemental Resource: 8 Keys to End Bullying Activity Book – Companion Guide for Parents & Educators by Signe Whitson Course Schedule: Sessions will take place in the District Office Board Room from 3:45-5:15 p.m. on the following dates:

1) Thursday, January 24, 2019 2) Thursday, February 7, 2019 3) Thursday, February 21, 2019 4) Thursday, March 14, 2019

Registration: Registration information and instructions will be available beginning approximately December 3, 2018 on the District website at www.pwssd.k12.wi.us. The class is limited to 25 participants. Dr. Michael R. Weber, Superintendent of Schools Port Washington-Saukville School District 262-268-6005 • Michael.Weber@pwssd.k12.wi.us

Our Mission: We educate all children to reach their greatest potential (the why we exist)

What we expect: Every single day, every moment of the day, every child is better off because of his/her interactions with every staff member.

Our Brand: We have a very special place here