Core Knowledge Charter

CKCS is hoping to create a Girls on the Run team this fall! This AMAZING program is open to girls in 3rd-5th grade with the goal of building confidence, creating friendships, staying active and having fun! The season starts September 9th and finishes with a 5k on November 9th.

In order to host a team, we need 2 more volunteer coaches. Practices will be 2x/week for 90 minutes. Days & times are TBD. Please reach out to Ms. Krenz if you're interested!

Interested in working with kids?
Core Knowledge Charter School is looking to fill a part time Educational Assistant Position for the upcoming school year. This position supports in the classroom as well as lunch and recess times. Hours are Mondays (10:00-1:30) Tuesday-Fridays (8:45-2:30).
Find more information here: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/211638. Interested candidates should reach out to Principal Krenz!

Students who read have the power to succeed! Help our CKCS students become stronger readers. As a CKCS Reading Corps Tutor, you'll work 1:1 with students who need extra practice and skill building. The most important qualification is the desire to make a difference. Help spread the word and share this with someone you know! Apply online at join.readingandmath.org Check out the CKCS Reading Corps job description here: https://rb.gy/j4mwfn

Knowledge-A-Thon is this Friday, May 24th during the school day! Our goal is to raise $15,000! This is a great fundraiser for our curriculum and operating expenses not otherwise covered by the school district.
Families, check your email for a link from 99pledges to a fundraising page for your student(s).
Thank you for supporting your students learning and our Charter School mission!

Looking for a way to make an impact while you earn a paycheck and other great perks? Become a Reading Tutor at CKCS! Our Reading Corps Tutor works 1:1 with students who need extra practice and skill building. Your support makes all the difference. Click HERE to learn more. Apply online at join.readingandmath.org Check out the CKCS Reading Corps job description here: https://rb.gy/j4mwfn

CKCS 1st graders participated in the 2nd annual Earth Day Fashion Show to show off their recycled outfits that they created. Each student had the opportunity to walk the red carpet to show off their hard work and their great smiles. Ms. Latisha also got to join the fun as well! Thank you to Ms. McBride and Ms. Richardson-Murray for organizing this fun event!

Core Knowledge Charter School 6th and 7th graders spent the day at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center last week Friday 4/12. It was a wonderful day enjoying nature through stations including fishing, archery, a hike, and team building challenges. Thank you to all parent chaperones and staff who made this trip a huge success!

FRIENDLY REMINDER

Hello CKCS Families K-8

We will be having Spring Photos taken on this Wednesday, March 13, 2024. These photos are optional and familes do not need to be present for picture day. HR imaging will be in our building from 9:30-12noon for any student who will be taken photos.Forms will be sent home with your student today or you can go online to purchase photos at shop.hrimaging.com. Please email Ms Latisha in the main office if your student will be taking photos or if you have any questions. Families will receive notification from HR imaging on when photos are ready to order online.

Happy National Americorps Week to our Reading Corps Tutor, Owen Bauer! Owen brings such joy and enthusiasm to his work as a reading tutor for our early elementary students. Thanks to him we have seen tremendous gains in the literacy skills of our students! We love that CKCS has been able to take part in this program for the 23-24 school year and hope the partnership continues for many years to come.

Core Knowledge Charter School students hosted their annual Learner Fair event in which every student created a project led and designed by them.

Kindergarten focused on recycling, 1st grade on the solar system, 2nd grade on cells, 3rd grade on animals / habitats, and 4th grade focused on natural disasters. Students in grades 5-8 researched and presented their passion projects based on their own interests and wonderings.

The evening was a wonderful event full of scholars sharing learning around their interests and passions. Thank you to all organizers, volunteers, and family members for supporting them in their exploration!

Hello CKCS Families and Staff,



We will be having Spring Photos taken on this Wednesday, March 13, 2024. These photos are optional and familes do not need to be present for picture day. HR imaging will be in our building from 9-12noon for any student who will be taken photos. Families will receive notification from HR imaging on when photos are ready to order online.



Hola familias y personal de CKCS,

Tomaremos fotos de primavera este miércoles 13 de marzo de 2024. Estas fotos son opcionales y las familias no necesitan estar presentes para el día de las fotos. Las imágenes de recursos humanos estarán en nuestro edificio de 9 a 12 del mediodía para cualquier estudiante al que se le tomen fotografías. Las familias recibirán una notificación de HR Imaging cuando las fotos estén listas para solicitarse en línea.

Ms Childers 2nd grade class is celebrating the 2nd Annual Squishmallow Day.
Happy Squishmallow Day!
Enjoy the photos!

CKCS Families,

Join us on Thursday, March 7 from 5:30-7:00pm for our annual Learner Fair event! All students will have a project on display and a FREE DINNER will be available for families (while supplies last). This school-wide event provides all students an opportunity to showcase their learning related to core content or individual interests.
Over the next few weeks, teachers will share more information regarding their grade-level projects. Stay tuned!

Hello CKCS Elementary Families,
Elementary Spring Book Fair 2024

The Spring Scholastic Book Fair will take place on March 4-8 in the PAC Studio Rooms.
Students will have a chance to attend the book fair twice - once to look at what's available and second time later in the week to make purchases. Additional information will be sent home in student folders.
The book fair will also be open during the Learner Fair on Thursday, March 7 from 5:30-7pm.

On Friday 2/9/24, Core Knowledge Charter School brought their entire school (K-8) together for an assembly. Students celebrated their hard work this school year and cheered on the middle school students as they played games representing their advisories. This K-8 gathering had been a goal of Principal Krenz since she joined VASD and was the first of many celebrations.

Hello CKCS Families,

Just a friendly reminder
February 15 - NO SCHOOL - CKCS Professional Development Day
February 16 - NO SCHOOL

Hello All,

Spread the word that the VASD Charter School Lottery Application Window is open! CKCS will have the following enrollment openings for the 24-25 school year - Kindergarten: 38 spots, 2nd Grade: 2 spots, 3rd Grade: 6 spots, 4th Grade: 2 spots, 5th Grade: 2 spots, 6th Grade: 7 spots, and 8th Grade: 1 spot.

IMPORTANT: Current CKCS families must fill out an application for any younger siblings they would like to attend CKCS! Information about registration can be found here:

https://www.verona.k12.wi.us/registration/charter-twi Applications must be submitted by February 14th.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Latisha, Mrs. Krenz, or the District Registrar’s Office at 608-845-4360.

Thanks Kaylee Garland (CKCS School Counselor) for all you do for our students, families and staff everyday. We appreciate you. Keep up the good work! 💛💙

We are excited to recognize the work of the 121,000 across the nation! Join us in celebrating National School Counseling Week, Feb. 5-9 through a photo challenge, stay tuned to hear from our school counselors everyday this week 🧡🖤📚

Join us on the Incoming Kindergartener Information Night! Come learn about VASD educational options and more. 📚📌

Hello VASD Families and Staff,

Verona Area School District schools are closed on January 9, 2024, due to inclement weather and unsafe travel conditions.

There will be no after-school athletic practices, athletic games, or after-school activities on January 9.

Thank you
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Hola Familias y Personal del Distrito Escolar del Área de Verona (VASD),

Las Escuelas de VASD están cerradas 9 de enero de 2024 debido a las inclemencias del clima y las condiciones de manejo inseguras.

No habrá prácticas, partidos deportivos, ni actividades después de la jornada escolar el 9 de enero.

Gracias,

Core Knowledge Charter School Elementary students were visited by Pogie the Yogie on Friday, December 8th! Pogie led the students through both energizing and relaxing yoga poses as a celebration of their work and wellness this year.
Thank you to the students and staff for a fun afternoon! Also thank you to NC/VAIS for letting us use their gym!

Hello CKCS Families

Core Knowledge Elementary students recently celebrated the end of quarter 1 with an assembly to highlight the work students have done to show the Core Values of Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe & Kind, and Be a Problem Solver. Students cheered on their teachers in fun games, celebrated the number of Links for Success they have earned as a school (129!), and brought their Quarter 1 Core Tickets to be entered into a drawing for Book Fair gift certificates. Student names will continually be drawn each Monday by Ms. Krenz for prize drawings. Keep up the great work students!
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Hola familias

Los estudiantes de Core Knowledge Elementary celebraron recientemente el final del primer trimestre con una asamblea para resaltar el trabajo que los estudiantes han realizado para mostrar los valores fundamentales de ser respetuoso, ser responsable, ser seguro y amable y ser un solucionador de problemas. Los estudiantes animaron a sus maestros en juegos divertidos, celebraron la cantidad de Enlaces para el Éxito que obtuvieron como escuela (¡129!) y trajeron sus Boletos Básicos del primer trimestre para participar en un sorteo de certificados de regalo de la Feria del Libro. Los nombres de los estudiantes serán sorteados continuamente cada lunes por la Sra. Krenz para sorteos de premios. ¡Sigan con el gran trabajo estudiantes!

This week is School Psychology Awareness Week. Thank you to our CKCS School Psychologist Marlene Koch who works tirelessly to support our students and staff on a daily basis. We are so grateful for all that you do!

Helping Hands Holiday Gift Opportunity Sign Up / Formulario de Registro para Regalos de Invierno

VASD Social Workers, in collaboration with VASD FFA will once again be providing families with help for the holidays. If you are in need of holiday assistance, please see the flier for more details and click into the link below to sign up. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 1st, 2023. / https://forms.gle/9SHdHdT351ReACFb6
Los trabajadores sociales de VASD, en colaboración con VASD FFA, están brindando una vez más apoyo a las familias con los regalos festivos. Si necesita apoyo con los regalos, por favor haga clic en el enlace de abajo y llene el formulario. La fecha límite para aplicar es el viernes 1° de diciembre de 2023. https://forms.gle/9SHdHdT351ReACFb6

The Verona Area School Social Workers along with Community Partners are putting on the annual Verona Area School District Warm Winters winter gear drive. If you would like help with warm winter clothing this winter, register for Warm Winters here: https://forms.gle/GtbEaxiJbSqFJrpy8
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Los Trabajadores Sociales de las Escuelas del Área de Verona, junto con los Socios de la Comunidad, están organizando la campaña anual de invierno para un Invierno Cálido del Distrito Escolar del Área de Verona el 24 y 25 de Octubre. ¿Necesita ayuda para conseguir ropa de invierno este año? Regístrese para VASD Inviernos Cálidos aquí: https://forms.gle/GtbEaxiJbSqFJrpy8

CK Middle School Book Fair!

¡Hola estudiantes de secundaria y padres/tutores!
Cuándo: 16-18 de octubre, 7:45-4:30 y 19 de octubre, 7:45-12:00 Dónde: El PAC (centro de artes escénicas en BR/CK)
*Se acepta efectivo o tarjetas de crédito.
Las compras están sujetas a impuestos.
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Hello middle school students & parents/guardians!
When: October 16-18, 7:45-4:30 andOctober 19, 7:45-12:00
Where: The PAC (performing arts center at BR/CK)
*Cash or credit cards accepted. Purchases are taxable.
We can't wait to see you there!

Hola familias de CKCS,

Volveremos a tomar fotografías de K-8 el miércoles 11 de octubre de 2023 por la mañana de 8:45 a. m. a 12 p. m.

Sitio de pedidos:
tienda.hrimaging.com

Gracias,
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Hello CKCS Families,

We will have K-8 photo retakes done on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in the morning from 8:45am-12pm.

Ordering site:
shop.hrimaging.com

Thanks,

Clothing Drive/ Colecta de Ropa

Hello CKCS K-8 Families,

Core Knowledge Charter School "Welcome Back Night" will be Thursday, August 31, 2023 from 5PM-7PM. This will be for all CKCS students grade K-8. Students will have their photos taken, meet their teachers and much more. We will have picture retake day in October if families can't make it on the 31st.

If you have any question feel free to contact CKCS main office.

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Hola familias de CKCS K-8,

La "Noche de bienvenida" de Core Knowledge Charter School será el jueves 31 de agosto de 2023 de 5 p.m. a 7 p.m. Esto será para todos los estudiantes de CKCS desde jardín de infantes hasta octavo grado. Los estudiantes se tomarán fotografías, conocerán a sus maestros y mucho más. Tendremos un día para volver a tomar fotografías en octubre si las familias no pueden asistir el día 31.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con la oficina principal de CKCS.

Core Knowledge families, please check the link below to access our 2023-2024 Back to School pages
https://wi50000781.schoolwires.net/Domain/10