North Crawford School District

Reminder to families who drop their children off in the mornings, or pick their children up in the afternoons. We have a convenient Pick Up/Drop Off lane that you should be using. Please click the link to read the Student Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures. Please help us in making this process safe for our families and staff. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gsqZ3JffaumwUyVKEKdZyeSwRZwHqN3pBZ5ZWK7mY6Q/edit?usp=sharing

Mrs. Moderski's third graders are working hard and enjoying digging in to our new math curriculum, Illustrative Math!

Did you know with a minimum of an Associate's Degree, and earning potential of $670/week, you can be a substitute teacher in the district? Did you know you can have a flexible work schedule as a substitute support staff in the district, and make up to $600/week? Did you know the district pays for all the training and licensure needed to become a bus driver, offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus, and the potential of earning driving bonuses? The North Crawford School District continues to recruit for bus drivers, substitute support staff, and substitute teachers. Take this opportunity to work with a great team of educators, while positively impacting kids. Contact the North Crawford District Office at (608) 735-4318 for additional information. #TrojanPride

Click the link below to read updates from Superintendent Brandon Munson as we begin the new school year. https://secure.smore.com/n/y9mfh #TrojanPride

Click the link below to view the Back to School Newsletter. This newsletter contains all sorts of important information to get your new year started. #TrojanPride https://5il.co/2vjfn

Join the Cross Country team for the Applefest Run on Saturday, September 28th, during Applefest! All proceeds will support wellness programs in Crawford County. For questions, email GaysMillsAppleRun@gmail.com or call Coach Finnell at 608-735-4311, Ext. 183.

See attached images with additional information or read below... Keep Your Child Healthy and in School! A regular attendance routine is important for your child’s well-being, learning and long-term success. Below are tips to keep your child healthy and avoid unnecessary absences from school. Nutrition, Sleep and Exercise • Ensure your child eats a good breakfast every morning or check if your school serves breakfast. • Maintain a regular bedtime and morning routine. • Keep screens out of the bedroom and limit use prior to bedtime. • Encourage your child to stay active for at least 60 minutes a day. Hygiene • Stress hand washing, particularly before eating, and after using the restroom. • Remind your child to brush their teeth twice a day. • Avoid close contact with individuals who are sick. Don’t share cups, utensils, hair brushes or combs. • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough/sneeze into an elbow. Safety • Make sure your child wears a seatbelt and/or appropriate car seats during car rides, and a helmet when using a bike, skateboard or scooter. • If your child walks to school, help them find a safe route to school and to travel with at least one friend. Have a backup plan in case of bad weather. Wellness • Ensure your child visits their health care provider for: • A physical once a year. • All recommended Immunizations, including Flu and COVID-19. • Chronic health issues such as asthma or diabetes. • Visit the dentist twice a year. • Try to schedule non-urgent medical appointments outside of school hours. • If your child doesn’t have health or dental insurance, reach out to your school’s nurse or social worker or other staff member to help connect you with resources. • Complete your school’s annual health form. • Agree to allow your child to participate in health and vision screenings offered at school. • If your child has a chronic health issue such as asthma, make sure that your child’s health care provider completes appropriate school forms that allow your child to keep/carry any necessary medications at school. • If your child has a disability, work closely with the school and your child’s health care provider to ensure appropriate supports and services. • If your child has a compromised immune system or is at high risk for complications from common illnesses, please talk to your school (school nurse if available) about developing a plan with you and your child's health-care provider to keep your child healthy and safe while attending school. • If you are concerned that your child may have a contagious illness (including COVID-19), call your child’s health care provider or school nurse for advice. • If your child needs to stay home for a prolonged period due to illness, talk to your child’s teacher to find out about resources they can use at home to keep learning once they feel well enough. Engagement • Make sure your child feels safe and connected at school. Involve them in afterschool activities. • If you are worried that your child may be suffering from anxiety, talk with your teacher, the school nurse, social worker or other school staff to discuss the challenge and identify what can help your child. If your child is missing class because of challenges with behavioral issues, contact the school and/or your child’s health care provider for support and resources. • Ask the school about health-related policies including about COVID-19. • Monitor your child’s attendance and academic progress and seek support when needed.

Great start to the season boys! We are proud of you!!!

📢 Reminder for Families: Don’t forget to fill out the federal free/reduced meal application! Even if you don’t think you qualify, submitting the form helps our district receive crucial funding. This funding supports not just meal programs but also other important educational resources for all students. Every application counts! 🍎💼 #trojanpride

Please see the attached image about attendance or read below ... Keep Your Child On Track in Middle and High School: Pay Attention to Attendance Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and on the job. DID YOU KNOW? WHAT YOU CAN DO • Students should miss no more than 9 days of school each year to stay engaged, successful and on track to graduation. • Frequent absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school work, dealing with a bully or facing some other difficulty. • By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school. • By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores. • Missing 10%, or 2 days a month, over the course of the school year, can affect a student’s academic success. Make school attendance a priority • Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day. • Help your children maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep. • Try not to schedule dental and non-urgent related medical appointments during the school day. • Keep your student healthy. If you are concerned about about a contagious illness, call your school or health care provider. • If your children must stay home because they are sick, make sure they have asked teachers for resources and materials to make up for the missed learning time in the classroom. Help your teen stay engaged • Find out if your children feel engaged by their classes, and feel safe from bullies and other threats. • Make sure your teens are not missing class because of challenges with behavioral issues or school discipline policies. If any of these are problems, contact the school and work with them to find a solution. • Monitor you teen’s academic progress and seek help from teachers or tutors when necessary. Make sure teachers know how to contact you. • Stay on top of your child’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated. • Encourage your child to join meaningful after-school activities, including sports and clubs. • Support your students if you notice signs of anxiety, and if needed, seek advice from your school or health provider Communicate with the school • Know the school’s attendance policy – incentives and penalties. • Check on your child’s attendance to be sure absences are not adding up. • Seek help from school staff, other parents, or community agencies if you need support.

Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome to a new school year at North Crawford Middle and High School! I hope you and your family had a wonderful summer and are as excited as we are to begin another productive year. This year, our staff is committed to building strong relationships with each student. We aim to ensure every child feels welcomed, valued, and an integral part of our school community. By fostering these connections, we believe we can create a positive and supportive environment where all students can thrive. Our guiding principles this year are encapsulated in our RISE values—Resilience, Integrity, Safety, and Efficacy. These values will be central to our school culture, shaping how we interact, learn, and grow together. We encourage you to support and reinforce these principles at home, as they play a crucial role in your child's development and success. Attendance is a top priority for us this year. We will focus on the importance of daily attendance and how it impacts your child's future. The effort your child puts into their education today is an investment in their tomorrow. We are committed to supporting them in making the most of their learning opportunities. Together, let’s make this year memorable by emphasizing our RISE values, supporting each other, and encouraging your child to make every day count. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! Warm regards, Dr. Robert Sailer Principal North Crawford Middle/High School

I’m excited to share a special message from our senior class. While this is not a school-sponsored event, I couldn’t think of a better way for them to kick off their senior year. Please join me in celebrating their enthusiasm and dedication as they begin this important final chapter of their high school journey!

As we gear up for the start of the school year, we want to remind all of our drivers of bus safety. When the bus has its flashing red lights on and stop sign out, drivers in front of and behind the bus must stop a safe distance from the bus. Yellow flashing lights means slow down and prepare to stop. Click the link below to read a letter from the DOT regarding bus safety, as well as a couple of links to safety videos. For the safety of our staff and students, please drive cautiously any time you're around a school bus. Let's all work together to ensure the safety of our children. #TrojanPride https://www.wi-sba.org/_files/ugd/8df499_613390b2c6fa43b5b6df2cf507209577.pdf

Join us at our open house this Wednesday from 4-7 to sample our new breakfast items and enjoy a free family meal! Our school nutrition team is excited to welcome students back. Check out our September menus here: https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/1168.

ATHLETIC REMINDER: Middle School Fall Sports will start this upcoming week on the following dates and locations: MS Football - August 26 - 3:30pm - HS Commons MS Volleyball - August 26 - 3:30pm - Small Gym MS Cross Country - August 29 - 7:00am - Elementary School Entrance All athletes should have an up to date physical or alternate year card on file with the school. An email was sent with online paperwork that needs to be completed to all 6th - 12th grade parents. Please fill that form out and submit it. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Murphy - Athletic Director - jmurphy@ncrawford.k12.wi.us Go Trojans! #TrojanPride

North Crawford families, Open House is just around the corner. We're hoping you can all join us next Wednesday, August 28th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. We will be serving a free meal to families. You will also get a chance to meet your teacher(s), drop off supplies, pick up your schedules, find out your bus routes, and other beginning of the year tasks. Please note, school pictures will not be taken that evening. School pictures will instead be taken during the school day on Thursday, September 19th. We hope to see you all at Open House. #TrojanPride

This year we are happy to welcome several new staff members to our North Crawford family. Our final new staff member we'd like to introduce is Luke Burkum. Luke joins our North Crawford team as a High School English-Language Arts teacher. Luke is a recent graduate of the University of Illinois, and grew up in the Chicagoland area. Luke has strong ties to the district, as his grandparents lived locally, and he has family that are proud North Crawford graduates. Please help us in welcoming Luke Burkum to North Crawford!! #TrojanPride

Have you wondered what it would be like to drive a school bus? We have just the event for you. The North Crawford School District will be hosting a "School Bus Test Drive Event". Any individual, 18 or older with a valid driver's license, is welcome to join us at the school on Wednesday, August 28th and drive a big yellow bus. The event will be held in the lower parking lot at the school from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Take a few laps around the parking lot, back the bus into a stall, and if you're lucky, you may even get to blow the air horn and turn on the flashing lights. The first 8 individuals to test drive a bus will receive a $25 gift card to either Campbell's One Stop in Soldiers Grove, or the Marketplace in Gays Mills. Please join us for this exciting event!! #TrojanPride

The North Crawford school board will hold their regular monthly meeting tonight, Wednesday, August 21st, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Large Group Room. You can also watch the meeting live on the district's Facebook page. To view the agenda, click the link https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2150. #TrojanPride

Hello North Crawford Elementary Families! Here is our back to school list for our 4k-5th grade students. Looking forward to seeing everyone at our open house August 28th from 4pm-7pm.