Athens Elementary School

Snowy mess outside so why not make messy snowmen to eat?

The preschoolers made an airplane during playtime this week to travel out of Wisconsin. Some were pretending to travel to Africa, the beach, and elsewhere in North America. I guess I really can't blame them with all of the snow we're getting this week!

On the April 4, 2023 general election ballot, the School District of Athens is asking voters to approve a non-recurring operational referendum. The future of the School District of Athens is in the hands of all resident voters. Please learn more on the District webpage or attend a community meeting: http://www.athens1.org/referendum

District residents are invited to learn more about the referendum by attending community information meetings, and "Drop in and Chat" sessions with the Superintendent. Dates and times for these meetings can be located on the school district website, athens1.org. Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, the first "Drop in and Chat" with the School District of Athens' Superintendent scheduled for February 23 has been cancelled, and rescheduled. You are invited to join Superintendent Andrea Sheridan on Friday, February 24 from 7-9 AM at the Athens Country Cafe to learn more about the spring 2023 school district referendum.

The School District of Athens will be closed tomorrow Thursday February 22due to inclement weather. There will be no after school activities or athletic events.

4th Graders made Expressive Portraits, learning about expression, line weight, and complementary colors. Can you guess who the 4th grader is before you look at the name below??

The February Bedazzling Blue Jay Family Fun Night hosted fifteen families and shared how the game of Bingo can be played in many ways to enhance literacy and math skills. Two websites were shared that had free printable Bingo sheets and options to play virtually as well. Check out bingobaker.com and myfreebingocards.com. The next family night will be held on March 27, 2023.

Art Foundations lays the groundwork for creating more in-depth, high quality, creative work. Here, students are using multiple media, creating a digital drawing and watercolor painting on the printed work.

Kindergarteners' snowmen are about ready to be sent home! They had a bit of a conga line as they dripped epoxy coating to seal them this week. Didn't students do a great job?

Letter names and sounds? No problemo for these estudiantes!

The February 20th School Board Meeting will be moved up to 5:00 pm at the Athens Middle/High School Library.

Marathon County Special Education is seeking a full time Paraprofessionals. Benefits available based on FTE and job position. Starting pay at $15/hrly. Past experience preferred. High School diploma required.  Associate Degree or two years of college, CNA license helpful but not required.  Here is the link to apply: https://www.mcse.k12.wi.us/mcse/our-schools.cfm

Oh boy, oh golly...tonight is Bedazzling Blue Jay Family Fun Night! See you at 6pm in the AES gym for BINGOfest!

The Athens Board of Education unanimously approve the following referendum resolution: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT FOR FOUR YEARS FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES. BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the School District of Athens, Marathon and Taylor Counties, Wisconsin that the revenues included in the School District budget be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $1,670,000 for the 2023-2024 school year, and by $1,200,000 per year for the 2024-2025 school year through the 2026-2027 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses. Adopted and recorded January 16, 2023. Additional referendum information and community listening sessions will be forthcoming during the next several weeks.

Ms. Schelling’s fifth grade delivered their donated items to the Circle of Joy! Thank you fifth grade families for your generosity!

The next Bedazzling Blue Jay Family Fun Night is sneaking up on us very quickly in this short month of February. Please plan on joining us Monday the 13th for a BINGO extravaganza! The good times will begin at 6pm in the AES gym.

Ms. Schelling’s Check N Connect fun!

Tonight is Bedazzling Blue Jay Family Fun Night at 6pm in the AES Gym! Come hear your child (yes, your child!) recite a poem and engage in some interactive learning stations.

Bluejay Buddies team building activity!

The School District of Athens will be closed tomorrow January 19, 2023 due to inclement weather. There will be no afterschool activities or athletic events.