North Crawford School District

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

The North Crawford School District is looking to hire a Middle School Volleyball coach for the upcoming season. Practice starts on August 26 at 3:30pm. Anyone interested in the position, please email: Jeff Murphy - Athletic Director - jmurphy@ncrawford.k12.wi.us #TrojanPride

Hello, North Crawford families! As we prepare for another exciting school year, we wanted to share our suggested supply list for students in grades 6-12. Please remember, if you've already purchased materials, there's no need to buy more. These are just suggestions to help your child stay organized and prepared for success. We'll ensure that every student has what they need to thrive in the classroom!

Order your NC Cross Country apparel today! You’re able to order until August 25th. https://sportsworld.chipply.com/NCXC24/ Reminder: Practice starts August 19th at 7 am in front of the school. Any 9th - 12 grade student interested in participating in Cross Country should attend. Middle School students are encouraged to attend if possible. If you have any questions please contact Coach Finnell - cfinnell@ncrawford.k12.wi.us Go Trojans! #TrojanPride

🍎 Why School Lunches Matter: More Benefits Than Ever! 🍎 We're excited to share the amazing benefits of our school lunch program! Here's why choosing a school lunch is a smart decision for your child: 🌟 Nutritional Value: Our meals are crafted to meet the highest nutritional standards, ensuring that your child gets the essential nutrients needed for a healthy lifestyle. 📚 Improved Academic Performance: Healthy school meals lead to positive educational outcomes. Well-nourished students perform better academically, with improved concentration and learning capabilities! 💰 Economic Accessibility: Buying school lunch could save you more than $300 per year compared to packing a lunch daily. Our meals offer a budget-friendly option without compromising on quality! 🥗 Encouraging Healthy Habits: By offering balanced and delicious meals, we aim to foster lifelong healthy eating habits. What's New? We're enhancing our menu with: Made-from-Scratch Offerings: Enjoy new scratch recipes like chicken alfredo pizza, pepperoni rolls, and teriyaki chicken. Locally Sourced Beef: All our beef is still locally sourced, supporting our community and ensuring freshness. Sourcing Other Products Locally: We’re committed to sourcing other products locally whenever possible. Daily Full Salad Bar: We offer a full salad bar every day to give students more healthy choices and encourage them to build their own balanced meals. No Added Colors: We're committed to serving meals free from artificial colors, focusing on natural, wholesome ingredients. Fresh Baked Sub Buns: We are now serving fresh baked sub buns on our sub sandwich days, making each meal even more delicious! Support Our District! By choosing school lunch, you're not only providing your child with a great meal but also supporting our district. Increased participation helps generate more revenue, which means we can continue to improve our meal quality and offer even more great options! Join us in making school lunches a delicious and beneficial part of your child's day!

Order your Volleyball apparel for the upcoming season! https://sportsworld.chipply.com/NCVB24/ Go Trojans! #TrojanPride

REMINDER: Any student entering grades 6th-12th this school year, and plans to participate in athletics, MUST have a Physical or an Alternate Year Card on file with the Athletic Department before they can participate in practice or play in any games/meets! Please click on the following link to see what form is needed for your son/daughter. https://tinyurl.com/2fde9skn Forms may be picked up outside the high school office: Physical (Green), Alt. Year Card (Yellow) If you have any questions, please contact - Jeff Murphy, Athletic Director - jmurphy@ncrawford.k12.wi.us Some important Athletic Upcoming Dates: Monday, August 12 - 6pm - Parent/Athlete Athletic Meeting Tuesday, August 13 - 1st Day of HS FB Practice Monday, August 19 - 1st Day of HS VB Practice Monday, August 19 - 1st Day of HS CC Practice Monday, August 26 - 1st Day of MS FB Practice Monday, August 26 - 1st Day of MS VB Practice #TrojanPride

ATTENTION: There will be Fall Athletic Parent/Athlete meetings on Monday, August 12 at 6pm at the High School. Any athlete entering 6th-12th grades interested in participating in Cross Country, Football, or Volleyball should attend the meeting with their parents/guardians. Information regarding the athletic code, first practice start dates, schedules, expectations, and more will be given. A general meeting will be given by our Athletic Director - Mr. Murphy to start, and then each sport will break off for further information from each coach. If you have any questions, please contact any of the following people: Mr. Murphy - jmurphy@ncrawford.k12.wi.us Coach Fradette (Football) - jeremyfrad4tt4@gmail.com Coach Finnell (Cross Country) -cfinnell@ncrawford.k12.wi.us Coach Bender (Volleyball) - jbendervb@ncrawford.k12.wi.us Go Trojans! #TrojanPride

This year we are happy to welcome several new staff members to our North Crawford family. The next new staff member we'd like to introduce is Alexia Jones. Alexia joins our North Crawford team as an Educational Assistant at the elementary. Alexia has been working in a similar paraprofessional support position in the Riverdale School District. Alexia resides with her family in the school district. We're excited for Alexia's experience and passion for working with all students. Please help us in welcoming Alexia Jones to North Crawford!! #TrojanPride

🍎 Exciting Updates to Our School Breakfast Program! 🍳 We are thrilled to announce some healthy and delicious changes to our school breakfast menu: 🌟 Fresh Fruit Only: Say goodbye to canned and frozen fruit. We're now serving only fresh fruit every morning! 🍏🍓🍊 🌟 No More High-Sugar Grain Items: We're eliminating all pre-packaged, high-sugar grain items to ensure a healthier start to your day. We are keeping cereal but using only reduced-sugar and whole grain blends. 🌟 Reduced Added Sugars: We've significantly reduced added sugars in our breakfast options. 🌟 More Protein: We're adding more protein to our breakfast menu to keep you fueled and focused throughout the morning. 🌟 100% Fruit Juice: Enjoy our 100% fruit juice, with no added sugars! 🌟 Fruit Smoothies on Fridays: Look forward to delicious fruit smoothies every Friday instead of juice. Join us for a nutritious and energizing breakfast every day! 🥑🥚🍇 #HealthyStart #SchoolBreakfast #NutritionMatters #FreshAndHealthy