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The mission of the Little Chute Area School District is dedicated to fostering a community of learners where we meet the academic,

social, and emotional needs of ALL students.

April 5, 2016

Nick Rankin Earns Herb Kohl Fellowship .............. 2

4K Enrollment Information ................................... 3

Summer School Registration ................................ 3

School Calendar Update ....................................... 4

Flex Academy News .............................................. 4

Governance Council Vacancies ............................. 4

7th Graders Raise Funds for Cancer Research ..... 5

Elementary School Snippets ................................. 7

High School Athletics ............................................ 8

Library Media Centers ......................................... 10

Board Meeting Schedule ..................................... 11

2016-17 School Calendar .................................... 12

Also Inside this Issue

The Air Force's core values of "Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do" are

already exemplified by Patrick. He is quick with words of gratitude for the many who have inspired

him, guided him, and supported him along the way. His parents are Patty and Brian Joosten.

Patrick will earn a Bachelor of Science degree and then go on for training as a pilot.

Congratulations, Patrick!

Patrick Joosten, with Congressman Reid Ribble

Photo by Brian Roebke, Times-Villager, used with permission

March 8 was a thrilling day in Little Chute

when 8th District Congressman Reid Ribble

came to the High School to present senior

Patrick Joosten with an appointment to the

Air Force Academy in Colorado.

The admissions process is exceptionally

vigorous and a very talented pool of

candidates are evaluated for academic

achievement, demonstrated leadership,

athletics and character. They also must also

pass a fitness test and undergo a thorough

medical examination. Furthermore,

candidates must be nominated by their

member of Congress from their home district

and that in itself involves a formidable

screening process. Congressman’s Ribble’s

committee unanimously selected Patrick

and Congressman Ribble noted that

unanimous selections are very rare.


Mr. Nick Rankin, high school science teacher and Earth Club advisor has been recognized

as an outstanding educator among many fine candidates when

he was named a recipient of the 2016 Herb Kohl Fellowship.

Teaching at LCHS since January 2008, Mr. Rankin embraces the

idea of a learning environment structured around growth and rigor.

He asks his students to embrace failure and learn from it. After all,

learning from failure is one of the

crucial underpinnings of the scientific

method. Without it, there is no

science, and that is an important

lesson to learn.

Encouraging a lifelong love of learning, Mr. Rankin also injects

fun into his instruction and assessments. He is recalled fondly

by many of his former students. “What I remember most

about my high school education is Mr. Rankin’s

overwhelming enthusiasm in the classroom. Reminiscing

makes me laugh a little bit—his cheerfulness and energy is still

infectious, years later. I think one of Mr. Rankin’s greatest

strengths as an educator is his ability to inspire students who would have . . . . . . otherwise

fallen through the cracks. His consistently full classes and his additions to LCHS’s science

curriculum attests to his natural tendency to excite students about science”, notes Ashley

Coenen, in the Physics Department of Georgia Institute of Technology.

Setting high expectations for his students and himself, he leads by example, demonstrating

lifelong learning. He has fully engaged with the Professional Learning Community (PLC)

model at LCHS. “I am excited about the added opportunity to self-reflect and collaborate

with my colleagues in a Professional Learning Community. Even in our first year of working

in PLC’s I can already feel myself becoming a better educator because I can share ideas

with my colleagues and we can work together to decipher the best approach to improve

student learning.” His network extends to educators around the state, and even the

country. In May, he will be graduating with a Master ‘s degree in environmental science

from UW – Stevens Point.

“Mr. Rankin personifies Little Chute Area School District’s mission of fostering learning for

ALL students,” said Dave Botz, District Administrator, “where ‘all’ means ‘all’ and Nick’s well

-deserved recognition inspires all of us to continue to strive to make our vision a reality.”

Mr. Rankin, along with LCHS, will be recognized at a regional luncheon on April 16. As part

of this honor, Mr. Rankin and Little Chute High School will receive a $3,000.00 grant.

...his consistently full

classes and his additions

to LCHS’s science

curriculum attests to his

natural tendency to

excite students about

science…..

-former student Ashley Coenen,

Physics Department at Georgia

Institute of Technology


Journal time…book time…. puzzles…… art

projects…..story time….. time for play and snacks…

these are just some of the activities that your four-

year old will enjoy—all while developing social and

academic readiness skills for their kindergarten.

Enrollment is now underway at the Elementary

School for our innovative 4K program where our

teachers meet each child at their developmental

level to encourage and challenge appropriate

growth. To find out more, please visit the

information on our website. You can also contact

Principal Jim Neubert at the elementary school. We

look forward to meeting you and our littlest

Mustangs!

Our littlest Mustangs….

You may have received the school calendar attached to the last

newsletter. There is just one change to the calendar: Wednesday March 1,

2017 will no longer be an early release day due to state-mandated ACT

testing. The calendar with that revision is posted on our website, and also

included on page 12.

If you haven’t already, please check out our new Summer School

Offerings in our Handbook, which include 14 new courses for 2016.

Registration online is open until 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 4,

2016. Summer school courses (grades 1-12) will run the weeks of

June 20-July 22 (Mon-Fri) with a one week break from July 4-8. 4K

and 5K classes will run from August 1 until August 12. Make summer

a season of learning and fun! You can register at this link and we

hope to see your child this summer.

Summer School 2016….

http://www.littlechute.k12.wi.us/parents/4K-Enrollment-2016-17.cfm

http://www.littlechute.k12.wi.us/district/calendars/2016-17_School%20Calendar_EMH_Rev160222.pdf

http://www.littlechute.k12.wi.us/district/calendars/2016-17_School Calendar_EMH_Rev160222.pdf

http://www.littlechute.k12.wi.us/parents/4K-Enrollment-2016-17.cfm

http://www.littlechute.k12.wi.us/district/Forms/SummerSchool_booklet-2016.pdf

http://www.littlechute.k12.wi.us/district/Forms/SummerSchool_booklet-2016.pdf

http://lc3.littlechute.k12.wi.us/summerschool/default.aspx


Students at the Flex Academy met their goal early and surpassed expectations

for the Scholastic 100,000 minute challenge, a reading

challenge for kids by Scholastic. Students logged their

minutes and the goal of 100,000 minutes for the school

year was met in February. That’s 1,667 hours! With our

remaining part of the year, students took on the

challenge of an additional 100,000 by the end of the

year.

Trying out our hand at some STEM activities.

Fang and Dental Awareness Day- Students were treated

from a visit by Timber Rattlers “Fang” Elite Smiles Dental

Hygienists. They were part of a health and wellness day at

the Flex Academy. Students received a special bag with

toothbrush and toothpaste and given information about the

importance of a healthy lifestyle.

The Flex Academy, the District charter school serving grades K-

8, takes an innovative, site-based approach with a focus on

personalized learning, health and wellness education, and

service learning. The Flex Academy now in their second year,

currently has about 60 students engaged in personalized

learning.

The Governance Council of the Little Chute Career Pathways Academy (LCCPA) and Flex Academy--

charter schools of the Little Chute Area School District--seeks to appoint two new Board members to serve

three-year terms, beginning September 2016. Members are appointed through an invitational interview

process. The Board meets once per month.

Membership on the Governing Council is open to advocates from within the Charter’s post-secondary

members, Little Chute Area School District members, Flex/LCCPA parents or guardians of students,

community members, and business or industry representatives. The Governing Board Council collaborates to

help carry out the mission and the vision of the charter schools.

Interested parties are asked to submit a letter of application and a short resume to Board President Rick

Dercks, ℅ LCASD, 325 S Meulemans St, Little Chute, WI 54140. Materials may also be emailed to District

Administrative Assistant Melissa Johnson at [email protected]. Materials must be received by

April 18, 2016.

mailto:[email protected]


Perhaps you have seen some advertisements in

the Times-Villager and advertisements on

Facebook, such as the one at the right. Earlier

this winter, Little Chute Area School District

collaborated with the school districts of

Kimberly and Kaukauna in an innovative

communication campaign about the

important role of public education in our

community. We are fortunate to have great

public schools right here in the Heart of the

Valley. Thank you for sharing positive news

about public education in our community.

Caring for Others and Making a Difference……..

A very motivated group of seventh graders raised

$2,501.OO for the math-a-thon this year at LCMS.

The money will be sent to St. Jude’s Research

Hospital to help research cures for cancer and

other life threatening illnesses. These thirty-three

dedicated and caring individuals should be very

proud of their accomplishments. Seventh graders

involved are as follows:

Abby Bangart

Ryan Beinema

Tim Buchholz

Abbi Dorn

Chloe Dove

Keaton Duffeck

Isaiah Engle

Emily Franck

Aisaiah Glosson

Karsen Hammen

Kelsey Hengst

Connor Janssen

Karrigan Kain

Ella Krause

Gracie Lillge

Collin Long

Hailey Merchant

Lana Morgan

Conner Morrill

Megan Nackers

Mason Peterson

Troy Peterson

Anders Rasmussen

Parker Roseman

Noelle Schmalz

Jenna Schuh

Colleen Tebo

Quinn Van Schyndel

Madeline Verbeten

Maggie VerBust

Teja Waite

Montannah Weiss

Breanna Withrow

A special recognition to Quinn Van Schyndel and Madeline Verbeten for raising the greatest amount for the class!


Students at Little Chute Elementary School jumped all over heart disease and

stroke by participating in Jump Rope For Heart in their physical education

classes February 16th, 17th, and 18th. The students raised more than $5,515 for

the American Heart Association which funds research, programs, and

education to fight heart disease and stroke. The students all had a lot of fun,

and the kids enjoyed learning about the importance of physical activity and

how they can play a role in saving lives.

First graders from Mrs. Schlagenhaft’s and Mrs. Zwiers’ class enjoyed having Pooches to Pages come with

their dogs and listen to the children read to them. “It has been a wonderful program,” says Mrs.

Schlagenhaft, “the children love reading to the dogs, and the dogs get very excited to listen to the

children.” The pictures say it all!

Fourth graders at the Elementary School enjoy WIN time — otherwise known as “What I Need.” During this

time period, our students receive reinforcement or extension lessons in math concepts taught in the core

curriculum. Pictured below, their challenge was to use a given number of coins in order to make a grand

total of a $1.00. They needed to use their knowledge as it relates to the value of each coin, and their

addition skills as it relates to adding up decimals. The challenge also came into play when they had to

make dollar using a certain number of coins.

WIN


Exploring the Excitement of STEM!

What’s a ‘Scribble-bot’, you say? A Scribble Bot is a motorized contraption that moves in unusual ways! As it moves, it leaves a colorful mark. Fourth grade students had the opportunity to create their own in Mrs. Schulz’s art class in January. The students were asked to create the “body” of the robot using a wide variety of materials. The machine has 3-4 markers. They then added a motor and battery. Each Scribble Bot is unique, because everyone is investigating different methods for changing the variables: the placement of the motors and battery, methods of drawing, materials used for the base, the speed of the motors, etc. This project allowed the students to experiment, explore, invent and imagine. They were encouraged to use critical thinking skills combined with creative thinking skills.

Michigan Technological University’s Mind

Trekkers STEM Road Shows bring the WOW! of

science, technology, engineering, and

mathematics to the hands and minds of K-12

students under the inspirational guidance of the

Mind Trekkers team consisting of

undergraduate and graduate students.

A group of ninety 6th, 7th, and 8th graders

traveled to Northeast Wisconsin Technical

College in Green Bay on February 11 to explore

these exciting “hands-on” STEM exhibits by the

Mind Trekkers from Michigan Tech. Students

had fun exploring a surgery simulator, a

television green screen, making ice cream with

liquid nitrogen, running across Oobleck*, turning

bananas into musical instruments and many

other fascinating exhibits.

*Oobleck is a ‘non-Newtonian’ fluid. That is, it

acts like a liquid when being poured, but like a

solid when a force is acting on it. You can grab

it and then it will ooze out of your hands. Make

enough Oobleck and you can even walk on it

(or run)!

8th graders- MaKenna Maronek, Kaitlyn Lewicki

explore a green screen

7th graders wearing color reduction glasses-

Caden Hurst, Andrew Rode, Anders Rasmussen

8th graders- Nathan Moreau, Brooke Jansen,

Alex Gillis, Jordan Meronek

6th grader

Matthew Janssen takes a spin

7th graders Max Baumann, Caden Hurst, Andrew Rode and Anders Rasmussen use a magnetic race track.

6th graders Brooke Hengel, Tagen Krebs, Kasey

Schwaller take a psychological test.


Winter All Conference Awards

Parker Gloudemans - 1st Team Unanimous Boys Basketball

Devin Plate - Honorable Mention Boys Basketball

Noah Mueller - Honorable Mention Boys Basketball

Tess Keyzers– 1st Team Girls—Basketball

Brandon Hietpas - 2nd Team - Wrestling

Photo by Debbie Daanen Photography, used with permission

D4 Pom Regional Champions

D2 Kick Regional Champions

D4 Pom State Champions

D2 Kick State Runner Ups

1st Row: Madison VerBust, Kyra Hietpas, Emma Pauls, Madison

Driessen

2nd Row: Taylor Olson, Bailey Wheeler, Lexi Halase, Taylor

Grissman, Sadie Olson, Karleigh Wolf, Maya Weyenberg

3rd Row: Coach Beth DeBruin, Kenya Medina, Emily Slater, Laura

Hietpas, Kara Hooyman, Carlie Huss, Libby Ebben, Anna

Verbruggen, Madelyn Kruckeberg, Makayla Benson Smith, Coach

Cora Wittmann Head Coach: Beth DeBruin

Assistant Coach: Cora Wittmann

The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin (GCAW)

proudly announced the recipients of the 5th annual

“Team Academic All-State” award, established to

recognize high school golf teams with the highest

‘team’ grade point averages (‘team’ is defined as the

five designated golfers on the roster for the fall 2015

WIAA regional tournament).

Little Chute High School finished with 1st - Academic

Team All-State recognition. Congratulations to the

following team members for their academic

accomplishments: Anna Verbruggen, Madelyn

Kruckeberg, Karleigh Wolf, and Carlie Huss.

The three teams with the highest cumulative team GPA

in each division (D1- D2) will be recognized with gold,

silver, or bronze medals for each student-athlete, and

their schools will receive a certificate to note this

accomplishment. Schools with at least a 3.25 team

GPA will receive a certificate acknowledging

honorable mention status.


Little Chute Elementary is a very exciting place to work and learn. We have

many goals for our students; one being to use technology to analyze, learn,

and explore. We know obtaining technology skills will prepare our children to

work, live, and be productive members of society. We challenged ourselves

last spring by implementing a program called, the City X Project with our 3rd

graders. It taught basic 3D modeling, printing, and design skills to highlight

creativity in problem solving. Students worked together to solve real world

problems using the Stanford d. school design process along with 3D modeling

and printing technologies to invent, prototype, and test their solutions.

Through this program children learned the value of empathy, creative

thinking, and problem solving.

Through a team teaching approach, Mrs. Schulz (Art Educator) and Mrs.

Zoeller (Computer Skills Educator) taught key components of the City X Project. Mrs. Schulz focused on the

more creative aspects of the project including design modeling, prototyping, and creative problem solving.

Mrs. Zoeller instructed the students using Tinkercad, a web-based 3D design application. With the help of PTO,

D & M Interiors, Mr. Neubert, and Artsonia, funds were secured to purchase our very own FlashForge 3D

printer in order to bring the models to reality!

During second quarter this school year, the 4th graders learned about simple machines so Mrs. Schulz and

Mrs. Zoeller decided to extend their learning from last year and have them design a new “gadget” that

included at least two simple machines. Check out some of our proud inventors below!

“In an ever changing

world, the next

generation must be

equipped with the tools

to adapt, empathize,

collaborate, and

innovate.”

City X Project, 2014

By Mary Benesh-Zoeller , Computer Teacher


The high school has laptops

that can be checked out

during school hours with a

school ID card.

Pictured: LMC helper

senior Dustin Peterson,

senior Kara Hooyman, and

junior Madison Driessen.

Intermediate School Battle of the

Books top team: L to R - Owen

Lex, Tim Buchholz, Carter

Kruckeberg, and Owen

Kaphingst represent our school

by competing in the state battle

online Feb. 22.

Cellist Nancy Kaphaem and Artist

Remy Nice presented Dr. Seuss' My

Many Colored Daysto students in

grade K-4 to celebrate Dr. Seuss'

birthday on March 3rd.

Pictured: Mrs.Nancy Kaphaem and

Mrs. Judy Stangel

This year’s book fair was run a little differently at the

intermediate/middle school this February. A 5th thru

8th grade classroom got to learn some valuable,

firsthand life skills by working in a job setting. They had a

schedule to follow, kept a time card, set-up, organize,

greet and assist customers, work the register, close down

the book fair and count the funds earned. They learned

responsibility, time management, respect for and listen

to a supervisor/boss, respect for each other as co-workers, money handling skills and proper merchandise

handling skills. It was great to share this experience with the children, the smiles on their faces were an added

bonus! Thank you to all who came to visit and for your added patience with these new workers. Many

classrooms received new books to add to their room for all of the children to enjoy.

By Jenni VanGompel , Teacher Assistant


2015-16 Calendar of Upcoming Board of Education Meetings

Meetings begin at 5:30 pm in the District Office Board Room. Agendas and supporting materials can be found

on our website. Please call the District Office at 788-7605 if you have questions.

April 11, 2016

April 25, 2016

May 9, 2016

May 23, 2016

June 13, 2016

June 27, 2016

2015-16 Calendar of Upcoming Governance Board Meetings

Career Pathways and Flex Academies

Meetings begin at 5:00 pm in the District Office Board Room, unless otherwise noted. Agendas and supporting

materials can be found on our website. Please call the District Office at 788-7605 if you have questions.

April 4, 2016

May 2, 2016

June 14, 2016

HIGH SCHOOL /CAREER ACADEMY OFFICE

1402 Freedom Road

Main Phone Number ············ 920-788-7600

Attendance Line 24 hours a day 920-687-6670

Athletic Department ············ 920-788-7618

Fax ····································· 920-788-7841

Principal ······························ Dan Valentyn

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

..................................................... Anna Maass

Academy Lead Teacher ........ Shawn Volk

INTERMEDIATE/MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFICE

325 Meulemans Street


Fax ····································· 920-788-7615

Principal ······························ Lori VanHandel

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OFFICE

901 Grand Avenue


Fax ····································· 920-788-7847

Principal ······························ Jim Neubert

DISTRICT OFFICE

325 Meulemans Street


Fax ····································· 920-788-7603

District Administrator ············ David Botz

Director of Pupil Services······· Laura McCormick

Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

·········································· Kurt Krizan

Business Manager ················ Karen Moore

Director of Technology ········· Diana Sepe

Director of Buildings, Grounds & Energy

·········································· Jim DeBaker

Administrative Assistant ········ Melissa Johnson

FLEX ACADEMY SCHOOL OFFICE

620 Monroe St.


Fax ····································· 920-788-7603

Principal ······························ David Botz

Flex Lead Teacher ················ Kent Swanson

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21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

28 29 30 31 Aug 9,10 Registration 26 27 28

Aug 16, 17 New Teacher Professional Days

Aug 19, 22 Teacher In-Service/Work Days

S M T W T F S Aug 23, 24, 25 Professional Development Days S M T W T F S

1 2 3 Sept 1 School Starts Welcome Back! 1 2 3 4

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Sept 5 Labor Day Vacation 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Sept 14, 21, 28 K-12 Early Release 1:45pm 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Oct 5, 12, 19 K-12 Early Release 1:45pm 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

25 26 27 28 29 30 Oct 28 No School 26 27 28 29 30 31

Nov 2, 9, 16, 30 K-12 Early Release 1:45pm

Nov 4 End of Quarter 1

S M T W T F S Nov 23, 24, 25 Thanksgiving Vacation S M T W T F S

1 Nov 30 K-12 Early Release 1:45pm 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Dec 7,14, 21 K-12 Early Release 1:45pm 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Dec 26 -Jan 2 Winter Break 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Jan 11, 18, 25 K-12 Early Release 1:45pm 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Jan 20 End of Quarter 2 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31 Feb 1, 15, 22 K-12 Early Release 1:45pm 30

Feb 10 President's Day Break No School

S M T W T F S Mar 8, 15, 22 K-12 Early Release 1:45pm S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 March 24 End of Quarter 3 1 2 3 4 5 6

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 March 27-31 Spring Vacation 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Apr 5, 19, 26 K-12 Early Release 1:45pm 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Apr 14 No School 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

27 28 29 30 May 3, 10, 17, 24 K-12 Early Release 1:45pm 28 29 30 31

May 29 Memorial Day Vacation

June 2 Last Day of School - Students

S M T W T F S June 5 Teacher In-Service/Work Day S M T W T F S

1 2 3 June 6 Professional Development Day 1 2 3

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Board Approved: 12/21/15; Revised 02/22/16

Early Release pattern for the week of February 27 is an exception. There will be no Early

Release on March 1 due to ACT Testing. (revised 2/22/16)

No School First & Last Day of School

4 Early Release for students 1:45pm

End of Quarter

July 2017

September 2016

January 2017

March 2017

October 2016

May 2017

June 2017

August 2016

December 2016

February 2017

2016-2017 School CalendarLittle Chute Area School District

Elementary, Intermediate/Middle, High School

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