Dec 11-Mc Teacher Night-4-7pm-McDonald's on Military Ave

Dec 18-2nd Gr. Swimming at the YMCA

Dec 24-Jan 2-Winter Break

Jan 5-Classes resume

Jan 6-Bridging Brighter Smiles

Jan 19-No School- MLK Day

Jan 20-No School-Records Day

Jan 29-Group Yearbook Photos

Jan 30-No School-Academic Planning Day-district wide

 

 

If you receive a call from the school, please wait to listen to the full message left by the caller. This helps the office direct your return call to the correct staff member, as we are not always aware when building staff make outgoing calls. We want to ensure you are connected with the person who originally contacted you.

It is the time of year for winter gear again, coats, snow boots, snow pants, gloves, and hats to play in the snow at school. 

As we come into the holiday seasons, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Holidays and enjoy the upcoming Winter break!

Please remember to Seesaw the main office, call or email the office when your student(s) are out for any reason. 920-929-2835 or zehrenk@fonddulac.k12.wi.us. 

November has flown by, and we now find ourselves welcoming December. This month is always a whirlwind of activities and holiday excitement.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall Concert for grades 3–5. Our scholars did a wonderful job singing and playing their instruments. I am especially grateful for the hard work of Mrs. Adamson, Mrs. Julka, and Mrs. Redeker. A great deal of planning and preparation goes into a concert, and their dedication truly showed.

Thank you as well to everyone who joined us for our Student Council’s Donuts with Grown-Ups event. Our student leaders continue to do great things.

December will be a busy month. We have district assessments, including ACCESS testing for our English language learners and AimsWeb testing for students in grades K–4. These assessments provide an opportunity for our scholars to demonstrate how much they have learned so far. We will continue working hard to meet our goals.

We are also looking forward to McTeacher Night on December 11 from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at the McDonald’s on Military. We hope you can stop by—proceeds from this event support our scholarship fund.

As we enter the holiday season, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for our scholars, staff, and families. Reflecting on our state report card and the progress we have made, I am grateful for the role each of you plays in moving our scholars’ learning forward. Our scholars have embraced the hard work and continue to amaze themselves each day with what they can accomplish. Our teachers and staff remain committed to creating the best learning environment, designing engaging lessons, and holding high expectations for every child. And to our families—thank you for all you do, beginning with ensuring your scholar arrives at school ready to learn.

I wish each and every one of you a wonderful winter break. We look forward to all the amazing things we will accomplish in 2026!

 

It is hard to believe it is December already! With only 17 school days in December, every day truly counts. We know this is a busy time of year for families, but strong attendance helps students stay connected, maintain routines, and keep up with learning before winter break.

A helpful reminder: when thinking about absences, please don’t think in “days” — think in incidents. Under Wisconsin State Law 118.15, families are allowed 10 incidents of absence (full or partial days) in a school year with parent/guardian excuse. After 10 incidents, schools are required to hold attendance meetings with families and develop an attendance plan.

The School District reminds all families:

In the State of Wisconsin, both schools and parents are bound by the same law — Wisconsin State Law 118.15 — as it relates to school attendance. Positive school attendance requires a partnership between school and home. As the parent/guardian, it is your responsibility to ensure that your child attends school. If your child needs to miss any part of or all of a school day, it is your responsibility to contact your child’s school and provide any related documentation.

Thank you for partnering with us to support positive attendance. Consistent, on-time attendance helps your child be successful — academically, socially, and emotionally. If you ever have questions or need support around attendance, please reach out. We're here to help.