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May 2024
Community Connect Newsletter
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2024 Lake Geneva Schools Retirees
Please join us in extending best wishes to our 2024 Lake Geneva Schools retirees! These individuals have been esteemed members of Lake Geneva Schools and will be greatly missed.
Congratulations to our retirees! We appreciate your years of service and wish you an amazing retirement!
- Sydney Borst, Aide, 2014-2024
- Diana Burgstede, Psychologist, 2017-2024
- Greg Bunge, Band Teacher, 1995-2024
- Alejandro Furio, Spanish Teacher, 1994-2024
- Tammy Larwa, Math Teacher, 2014-2024
- Laura Shotliff, English Teacher, 1999-2024
- Cheryl Shirk, Math Interventionist, 2008-2024
- Jennifer Straus, Principal, 2009-2024
- Berta Zorich, Math Teacher, 2002-2024
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Teachers of the Year honored at Hawk's View Golf Club | | |
Congratulations to Lake Geneva Schools Special Services Teacher of the Year, Meagan Lawson! | |  |
Congratulations to Lake Geneva Joint #1 Teacher of the year, Amanda Krause! | | |
Congratulations to Badger High School Teacher of the Year, Vu Cao! | | |
Congratulations to Lake Geneva Schools Support Staff Employee of the year, Danielle Carper! | | |
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Badger National Honor Society
The Badger National Honor Society partnered with Lakeland Church and the organization "Kids Around the World" to pack 30,000 meals! These meals will be distributed to hungry children in countries around the world. Each box will feed one child for an entire school year.
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Congratulations to the Badger ProStart Team
Congratulations to the Badger High School ProStart Culinary team for placing 14th out of 48 teams at nationals! Lake Geneva School is so proud of these students for their hard work and dedication.
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Lake Geneva Middle School Soul Club
The LGMS Soul club helped coordinate with "Kids Around the World" and did a Meal Packing event. They had over 150 students and staff package 30,000 meals in an hour. Thank you to all of the helping hands who helped order to deliver "HOPE" in the form of nutritious food to impoverished kids throughout the world.
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Star Center Elementary Visit MKE Public Museum
Star Center 2nd graders had the opportunity to explore and learn at the Milwaukee Public Museum. They had a fantastic time with friends, family, and teachers.
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Maple Park Special Person Lunch
Maple Park families 4K-4th grade enjoyed a Special Person lunch with one another at Star Center Elementary. After they enjoyed their lunch, they explored the Scholastic Book Fair.
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Eastview Elementary Celebrate Lunch Staff
Mrs. Turk's 4th grade class honored and celebrated the lunch staff at Eastview by creating special "Thank You" wordles.
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Central-Denison Elementary Spring Concert
The 2nd and 3rd graders at Central-Denison performed "The Day the Crayons Quit" as their Spring concert this year. The students worked extremely hard to prepare and perform for their loved ones.
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Kids' Academy: 5K to 5th Grade
Two 2-Week Sessions for students entering 5K to 5th grade
- Session 1: June 17 - June 28
- Session 2: July 8 - July 19
Kids' Academy: 6th to 8th Grade
Students entering into 6th to 8th grade can participate in a ONE 3-week session.
- Session Dates: July 8 - July 26th
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4K Jump Start
The Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District is inviting all enrolled, incoming 4-year-old kindergarten (4K) students to join us this summer for our 4K Jump Start program. This program will assist with your child's transition into 4K for the 2024-2025 school year.
* 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
* All classes are held at Central-Denison Elementary School
* $50 for session
* Bus transportation is available from designated locations.
* Breakfast & Lunch are available for FREE. A snack will also be provided.
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Summer Sports Camps
Badger High School offers Athletic Camps and Clinics throughout the Summer for all ages. Check the website for updates over the next few weeks.
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Summer Swim Lessons
Jump in! Make swim safety a summer priority. Registration is still open, and spots are still available!
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Coffee with the Superintendent
Join Superintendent Dr. Peter Wilson, May 29, 2024 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at Inspired Coffee Shop. Stop to fill up a warm cup of coffee and enjoy informal discussions on all things related to Lake Geneva Schools. The casual setting of Coffee with the Superintendent will allow for questions and conversation. There is no structured agenda. It's also a great time to meet other parents and community members.
All parents and community members are welcome. Please call to RSVP (limited space available) at 262-348-1005.
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Badger FFA Greenhouse Sale 2024
Badger FFA is hosting their annual Greenhouse sale with the Grand Opening on Friday, May 3rd. For more information, visit the link below.
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Community Education
Badger Community Education is dedicated to engaging, educating, and empowering the local community. We hope you find a class that interests you and sign up!
Interested in becoming an instructor? Contact Erica Carlson at 262-348-2006.
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Stay Up-To-Date on the Daily Happenings of our Schools
We would like to invite you to take a moment and follow our district and school social media feeds. Staying in touch with us on social media will keep you in the loop on the amazing things we are accomplishing together each day. Social media may also be a critical line of communication during emergencies and will be a great place for you to get up-to-date information.
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2024-2025 4K Registration
The time has come to register your child for 4K for the 2024-2025 school year! Lake Geneva Schools offers half-day and full-day 4K at Central-Denison Elementary and Star Center Elementary. Enroll online below!
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YMCA Child Care Registration Open Now
School-aged child care registration is now open at the YMCA for the 2024-2025 school year. Before, during and after school care is available for ages 3-12 years old. Programming includes Early Explorers Preschool, Y Base, and School Day Out.
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Lake Geneva Schools Communication Protocol
Whom do I contact with a question or suggestion?
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Food Services
What's for breakfast and lunch? Click the button below for menus and other important Food Services Information.
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When School's Out, Summer EBT is Here to Help!
Summer EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) is an income-based program that helps families buy food for their children while school is out. WI will send $120 for each child who qualifies. To learn more, click below.
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Bullying, Harassment, School Safety Reporting
If you have information regarding bullying, harassment, or other non-emergency school safety concerns and would like to report this information, please click here to learn more, fill out a school-specific reporting form to the best of your knowledge, and submit it.
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Early Explorers Preschool
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, the Geneva Lakes Family YMCA will be providing Early Explorers Preschool in place of Buzzing Bees' Preschool at Central-Denison & Star Center Elementary Schools.
For questions, please contact:
Jami Golz
jami.golz@glymca.org
262.248.6211
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- May 27, 2024 | No School - Students & Staff
- June 6, 2024 | Last Day of School - Early Release
- Badger: 11:00 a.m.
- LGMS: 11:15 a.m.
- Eastview: Noon
- Star Center: Noon
- Central-Denison: 12:15 p.m.
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Community Backpack
The Lake Geneva Schools Community Backpack is your online bulletin for youth-related community activities and educational opportunities. Learn More
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Share News With Us
Share your news, event summaries, photos and/or give us a "head's up" on your upcoming events so we can promote your successes. Email photos@badger.k12.wi.us
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