KNAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School District of the Menomonie Area
110 South Street • Knapp, Wisconsin 54749 • TEL (715) 665-2131 • FAX (715) 665-2344
School District Web Page • http://msd.k12.wi.us
Kristin Humphrey
Principal
July 28, 2014
Dear Families,
I hope everyone is enjoying a great summer spending time with family and friends, catching up
on reading books, playing sports, or just relaxing. I have information to provide to you that I hope will be
helpful.
Each year we grow with the changes that occur. We will have new staff members beginning with
us in the fall. With the retirements of Nina Koch and Emily Klug, we have Laura Garfield ready to teach
second grade and Cassandra Remer continuing from her long term substitute position as our fifth grade
teacher. With the growing population of Wakanda Elementary School, we are no longer able to share their
specialist staff. Our new Art teacher is Megan Shervey. Physical Education will be taught by Nathan
Bauer, and Apryl Price will be joining our team as Music instructor.
When your child comes back to school, he/she will be able to enjoy the comfort of our new air
conditioning system. Knapp Elementary has also had its roof replaced. It has been a very busy summer in
the Menomonie School District!
You will find the link to the online forms for the beginning of the year on the district homepage.
If you are unable to complete them online at home, computers will be available in the computer lab for
use on September 2nd during Orientation Day.
We have an exciting year planned for your child and we look forward to partnering with you as
we provide your child an excellent education. Enjoy the rest of your summer vacation and if you have any
questions, please feel free to call the school at 715-665-2131.
Sincerely,
Kristin Humphrey
Principal
The School District of the Menomonie Area, by embracing the unique needs and using
the strengths of our diverse community, is dedicated to preparing ALL people to be
life-long learners, caring individuals and responsible citizens.
Knapp Elementary Student/Parent Orientation
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
This year we will have three time slots for students and parents to visit on Orientation Day.
Each time slot will be one and a half hours. During the first twenty minutes of the time slot we
are asking all families to meet in the gym for an informational meeting. After the meeting
students will go to their classrooms to meet with their teachers, put supplies away, etc. During
this time you can also stop in the office to pay the Tech Fee of $15.00 per student. Please fill
out required forms either online before your visit or while at school in our computer lab.
We are hoping that you will be able to visit at your scheduled time. If, however you can’t
and must come at another time, please be sure to be present for the beginning of the
time slot you are attending.
The purpose of having an informational meeting for both students and parents is to have a
better source of communication between home and school.
Session I
8:30-10:00 AM – Families with the last name starting with A-I
All School Meeting 8:30-8:50 (gym)
Session II
10:30-12:00 AM – Families with the last name starting with J-P
All School Meeting 10:30-10:50 (gym)
Lunch
12:00-1:00 PM (for staff and teachers)
Session III
1:30-3:00 PM – Families with the last name starting with Q-Z
All School Meeting 1:30-1:50 (gym)
All students will have a full day of school on Wednesday, September 3rd
Things to Do:
 Visit your child’s classroom:
Meet your child’s teacher - Find desk, mailbox or cubby, and put away supplies - Learn about
curriculum and instructional materials - Share your child’s interests and information that the teacher
needs to know.
Teachers will provide you with an Orientation packet that includes information on school and district
policies and procedures, various permission forms, medical forms and information, PTO information,
and much more! Please read through the information carefully and return all necessary
permission forms, etc., to the school office or teacher.
 In the Cafeteria:
Meet your Food Service Team; learn about the Food Service program and its options, or complete forms for
Free or Reduced Lunch.
Personnel will be available to answer your nutrition questions.
 Visit these specialists as they are scheduled in your building:
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Art Teacher: Learn about the art education curriculum. Share information about your child’s talents,
interests, and other information.
Music Teacher: Learn about the music education curriculum. Share information about your child’s talents,
interests and other information.
Phy. Ed. Teacher: Learn about the physical education curriculum and wellness ideas. Share information
about your child’s talents, interests, and other information.
Library Media Center: Meet your Library Media Specialist and learn about opportunities available in
the Media Center. Learn about checkout procedures.
Parent Resource Display: Learn about the resources that are available to assist you in parenting.
Counselor’s Office: Meet your school counselor and discuss needs, concerns and other information.
Ask about parent education opportunities.
Special Programs: (Staff may not be available at all sites.)
Gifted and Talented Resource Teacher
Speech and Language Clinicians
Learning Disability Program Teacher
Title 1 Teacher
 School Office:
Meet your principal and secretary. Complete and turn in immunization forms, medication forms and medicine (if
applicable), and emergency contact forms. Discuss and share any information we should know.
You may also make a payment to your food service account and pay district fees. The following
is a list of student fees for the 2014-2015 school year:
Printing Fee - $15.00 per student
 Playground:
Note traffic signs for cars and bus parking lots. Remember, there is no parking in the turn-around area.
 Food Service- Each student will be issued a 5 digit pin number that he/she will enter on a keypad.
(This number should not be shared with anyone and remains the same each year.)
The Family Is Critical To Student Achievement
The evidence is now beyond dispute. When schools work together with families to support
learning, children tend to succeed not just in school, but also throughout life. In fact, the most accurate
predictors of a student’s achievement in school is not income or social status, but the extent to which a
student’s family is able to create a home environment that encourages learning, expresses high (but
realistic) expectations for their children’s achievement and future careers, and becomes involved in their
children’s education at school and in the community.
When parents are involved in their children’s education at home, their children do better in school.
When parents are involved at school their children go farther in school, and the schools they go to become
better. (From The Family is Critical to Student Achievement by Ann Henderson and Nancy Berta.)
(Please use the attached checklist for Elementary School supplies)