Tons of opportunities... more things to love! NEWS FROM THE CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT the cardinal Dr. Brad Saron Let me start by saying “Thank You!” for taking the time to read this newsletter. This is a new endeavor for us. Our goal is to substantially increase the frequency and quality of communication between the school district and the community we serve. This newsletter is one of the ways we intend to strengthen our relationship with our community, parents, and other stakeholders. As I write this column, I have to say that I am struck by the realization of how incredible it is to be a part of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District. Recently, I had the chance to attend STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) night at the high school, and I was so inspired by our students, teachers, businesses, and other partners! During the last eleven months, any time I have walked into any of our schools, I have immediately sensed the energy and enthusiasm of a healthy school system. In this issue, you will find valuable information on a variety of topics, from test results to facility updates. It’s not easy to capture the detail of any initiative in a single article in a single newsletter. I personally invite you to contact me or any of my colleagues if you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like more information. Chippewa Falls is a special place, and the kids and families of the greater Chippewa Falls area represent our most treasured asset. Our goal is to serve our youth and community in an exceptional way and to deliver Educational Excellence for a Changing Tomorrow! Dr. Saron visits with students at the STEAM night in March. From the Superintendent SUMMER 2014
Transcript
Tons of opportunities more things to love
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t
the cardinal
dr Brad saronLet me start by saying ldquoThank Yourdquo for taking the time to read this newsletter This is a new endeavor for us Our goal is to substantially increase the frequency and quality of communication between the school district and the
community we serve This newsletter is one of the ways we intend to strengthen our relationship with our community parents and other stakeholders
As I write this column I have to say that I am struck by the realization of how incredible it is to be a part of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Recently I had the chance to attend STEAM (science technology engineering arts and math) night at the high school and I was so inspired by our students teachers businesses and other partners During the last eleven months any time I have walked into any of our schools I have immediately sensed the energy and enthusiasm of a healthy school system
In this issue you will find valuable information on a variety of topics from test results to facility updates Itrsquos not easy to capture the detail of any initiative in a single article in a single newsletter I personally invite you to contact me or any of my colleagues if you have any questions or concerns or if you would like more information
Chippewa Falls is a special place and the kids and families of the greater Chippewa Falls area represent our most treasured asset Our goal is to serve our youth and community in an exceptional way and to deliver Educational Excellence for a Changing Tomorrow
Dr Saron visits with students at the STEAM night in March
From the Superintendent
s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
Building Bridges For Children
Building Bridges for children (BB4c) is a state and nationally recognized community-based preschool program for any child residing or open enrolled in the chippewa falls school district who is 4 years old on or by september 1st
The Chippewa Falls BB4C (4-year-old kindergarten) program partners with community child care centers Head Start and the McDonell Area Catholic Schools to provide a collaborative quality preschool model that makes services and resources accessible decreases the number of transitions during the day for children and families and supports the belief that our entire community is responsible for the growth and education of our children
BB4c follows the public school calendar and
offers both morning and afternoon sessions
district bus transportation is available
more information about BB4c can be found at
cfsdchipfallsk12wiusbb4cindexcfm
BB4C
cesA 11 head start 2820 E Park Avenue Chippewa Falls 7157231211
st charles Borromeo (mAcs) 429 W Spruce Street Chippewa Falls 7157232161
circle of friends early learning center 1750 Hallie Road Chippewa Falls 7155529696
Kids UsA learning center inc 656 Lakeland Drive Chippewa Falls 7157261507
monkey Business early educational community 1300 Lowater Road Chippewa Falls 7157237444
YmcA early learning community 630 Miller Street Chippewa Falls 7157235135
rhymes-N-rainbows 5051 171st Street Chippewa Falls 7157238000
123 lookme early learning center 2964 County Road F Eau Claire 7158744779
BB4C Sites
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(4-year-old Kindergarten)Dana Sommerfeld
Director of Assessment Quality and BB4C7157262414 n sommerdmchipfallsorg
SCHOOLS in the chippewa falls Area Unified school district 2013ndash2014
early childhoodcenter
BB4c 4KPartner sites
elementaryschools
middleschool
highschool
Alternativelearning center
1 8 6 1 1 1
PBISPositive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a framework or approach for assisting staff in adopting and organizing evidence-based behavioral interventions These interventions enhance academic and social behavior outcomes for all students PBIS supports the success for ALL students It is a framework for staff to
create an environment conducive to learning
help students understand behavior expectations and
provide positive reinforcement feedback for desired behaviors
Last year Hillcrest and Stillson Elementary Schools were each recognized by the Wisconsin PBIS Network as a School of Distinction for the tremendous work accomplished through the implementation of PBIS This year all six elementary schools and the middle school were able to apply to be recognized as Schools of Distinction Schools are recognized as Schools of Distinction based on an application process that includes team and meeting information implementation and outcome data as well as narrative questions and answers that describe the data systems and practices of PBIS implementation n
Positive Behavioral interventions and supports
This year the Chippewa County Historical Society began its second decade presenting the popular annual living history event called The Past Passed Here It was held May 8ndash11 in the historic Allen Park in Chippewa Falls once the site of Native American and French fur-trade camps Fourth-grade students participated in day-long hands-on activities Students explored authentic French fur-trade era re-enactor camps and participated in hands-on camp activities Many re-enactors traveled from surrounding states to share their knowledge skills and foods typical of the 1800s n
THEPast Passed Here
tudents at the Chippewa Falls elementary schools are improving their reading and smiling more since a special visitor Jack started stopping by
Jack is a Golden Retriever He was once neglected but was later adopted by his owner of more than seven years Staish Buchner a retired educator
Jack has been going to Halmstad Elementary twice a week since the start of the year and kids say that after a quick visit theyrsquore more focused and
their day gets brighter They just love reading aloud to Jack
An idea from Halmstad principal Wade Pilloud brought Jack in to the school a first for the Chippewa Falls School District
ldquoIn the short time wersquove seen him kids are very excited they want to spend time with him It improves their behavior because they know through good behavior they get to see him On the other hand we do have some kids with emotional needs and that calming atmosphere that Jack can provide can help relax kids and get them better prepared to learn in the classroomrdquo Pilloud said
ldquoJack likes being petted he likes being with the kidsrdquo Buchner said n
THERAPY DOGJack
3
stillsoN elemeNtArY schoolCarol Wilczek principal17250 County Highway J
7157262412 n wilczeclchipfallsorg
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hAlmstAd elemeNtArY schoolWade Pilloud principal
565 E South Avenue7157262415 n pillouwhchipfallsorg
hillcrest elemeNtArY schoolRobert Vanderloop principal
1200 Miles Street7157262405 n vanderrjchipfallsorg
Jim fAlls elemeNtArY schoolJennifer Sarauer principal
13643 198th Street7157203260 n sarauejlchipfallsorg
PArKView elemeNtArY schoolSamantha Hoyt principal
501 Jefferson Avenue7157203750 n hoytsachipfallsorg
soUthView elemeNtArY schoolSara Denure principal
615 A Street7157262411 n denuresechipfallsorg
S
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The district has a growing
enrollment with projections
of continued growth
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
The WEB activities for the 2014-15 school year kick off in September with a sixth-grade-only first day of school Eighth grade mentors selected for their leadership and commitment plan an exciting first day for their mentees that includes an enthusiastic welcoming assembly team-building small group activities campus tours and a mini bell schedule run
The WEB program also has a year-long component that stresses leadership for our
WEB Leaders and continued support for their sixth-grade mentees WEB leaders serve on committees that focus on academic social or service
The academic team trains to teach lessons in sixth grade homerooms Academic WEB leader teams train not only on lesson content but presentation techniques as well Some lessons include emphasis on academic strategies such as study skills organization and asking questions Other lessons focus on the social aspects of middle school life like not spreading rumors working as a team and being positive
The WEB leaders on the social committee organized two sixth-grade events this year They sponsored a holiday movie night during the month of December They also planned a hot chocolate and cookie morning The entire sixth grade was invited to each of these events On Thursdays WEB leaders stay connected to sixth graders by visiting homerooms to play games and socialize
In April the service committee helped create meals for families in need They also serve as study buddies for sixth graders who need extra help In May WEB leaders wrote letters and cards for the Freedom Flight Program
which honors veterans by sending them to Washington DC to see the memorials dedicated to their service
Leadership in our school and our community is an integral part of WEBrsquos contribution to CFMS however part of the WEB experience is learning about the leadership of others Throughout the school year WEB leaders have studied the lives and work of other youth leaders including historical events like the Birmingham Alabama Childrenrsquos March of 1963 Through this study WEB leaders learn about the power of positive action that students can use to make their world a better place
WEB isnrsquot just a program It is a frame of mind WEB leaders have been seen doing undirected and unexpected services towards others like helping other students with their lockers welcoming new students going out of their way to create positive relationships with other students helping parents at after school events and creating posters of encouragement for the school Together WEB leaders are working to make CFMS a positive place for all students and are establishing the middle school experience as an integral part of the Community of Chippewa Falls n
by WEB Coordinators Angie Southworth Jim Thornton Dean VanAmber
Chippewa Falls Middle SchoolatWEB Crew
Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) is the sixth grade transition and mentorship program at the Chippewa Falls Middle School (CFMS) WEB is in its third year of welcoming and supporting sixth graders
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N chiPPewA fAlls middle schoolHeidi Taylor-Eliopoulos principal
750 Tropicana Boulevard7157262400 n taylorhechipfallsorg
middle school students helping elementary students transition to the middle school
STUDENTS in the chippewa falls Area Unified school district 2013-2014
Pre-Kindergarten(early childhood center and BB4c 4K Partner sites)
Kindergarten ndashGrade 5
middle schoolGrades 6 ndash 8
high school and Alternative learning centers Grades 9 ndash 12
Van isaccson david Arneberg isaiah strassburg conner Polzin
The balloon reached an altitude of just over 85000 feet traveled 120 miles and reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour finally landing in Lake Petenwell a man-made lake in central Wisconsin From launch to ldquosplash downrdquo the total flight time was over 25 hours The Adams County Sheriff assisted in the water recovery BALLOON SPECIFICS The balloon payload was designed and constructed by the students from start to finish Using a CAD program the students drew the payload and then imported that file to the computerized router in the wood shop The CNC router cut the 15-inch foam board to perfectly fit the electronics in a three-palette layout The electronics included three separate GPS units an event data recorder and a video
camera One of the GPS units was used to send signals over shortwave radio so the students could track the payload A second GPS aka SPOT was used as a backup tracking mechanism in case the shortwave radio failed The third GPS was used to record longitudelatitudealtitude data on an SD memory card along with pressure temperature and light intensity n
5
The Chippewa Falls High-Altitude Balloon Club had its second balloon launch of the year on Friday April 18th at 730 am
To read about the US News amp World Report rankings visitwwwusnewscomeducationbest-high-schoolswisconsinrankingsint=c0b4c1
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Rebecca Davis principal735 Terrill Street
7157262406 n davisrrchipfallsorg
Second time Up Up and Away
= 5069
TEACHING STAFF in the chippewa falls Area Unified school district 2013ndash2014
Bachelordegrees
Master DegreesBachelor Degrees
171 181
352 T
OTAL
TEAC
HERS
CHI-HI RANKED BY US NEWS amp WORLD REPORT ndash one of wisconsinrsquos Best and leader in the Nation
ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFFrsquoS FACEBOOKwwwfacebookcom AdamsCountySheriffsOffice
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 take tests in reading and mathematics Students in grades 4 8 and 10 take additional tests in science language arts writing and social studies The reading and mathematics test results are used to measure student achievement in the School Report Cards issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction This year the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District demonstrated gains in both reading and mathematics with marked gains at the elementary level We are proud of the efforts our students and staff have made toward increasing student achievement We also recognize that the WKCE is just one measure used to monitor student achievement The Chippewa Falls School Area Unified District will continue to use these results along with other student learning data to create an instructional plan that will meet the individual needs of our students n
he Wisconsin Knowledge and Concept Examination (WKCE) is a standardized achievement test
administered to all students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 10 The results provide students parents and teachers with information about student attainment of subject-area proficiency information to support curriculum and instructional planning and a measure of accountability for schools and districts
6
Specific learning disability (SLD) means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language spoken or written that may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen think speak read write spell or perform mathematical calculations When someone suspects a student has a SLD a referral for a special education evaluation is made A team which includes the studentrsquos parents conducts the evaluation and decides if the student meets state and federal eligibility criteria for special education
Wisconsinrsquos SLD eligibility rule was revised effective December 1 2010 Before an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team can determine a
student has a SLD it must document the student after intensive intervention demonstrates inadequate achievement and insufficient progress in one or more of the following areas oral expression listening comprehension written expression basic reading skill reading fluency skills reading comprehension mathematics calculation and mathematics problem solving
The IEP team may not identify a student as having SLD if the studentrsquos achievement problems are primarily due to one or more exclusionary factors If the SLD criteria are met the IEP team goes on to determine whether the student needs special education (Wisconsin Legislative Document PI 1135) n
2012ndash13 2013ndash14
50
40
30
20
10
0
385
404
328 361 417
439 463
451
405 445
389
488
397
419 48
6
413
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTwisconsin student Assessment system (wsAs) comparison scores
Percentage of students Proficient or Advanced
READING MATH READING MATH READING MATH READING MATHGrade 10Middle SchoolElementary SchoolDistrict-Wide
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AdmiNistrAtiVe officeMichelle Golden
Executive Director of Human Resources and Public Relations1130 Miles Street
7157262417 Ext 1910 n goldenmrchipfallsorg
For more information about Educator Effectiveness in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District please contact Michelle Golden Executive Director of Human Resources and Public Relations
ProGrAms for stUdeNts with
SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIESCO
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N chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school districtPUPil serVices ceNter
Christine McMastersExecutive Director of Pupil Services and Special Education
1130 Miles Street7157262785 Ext 3003 n mcmastclchipfallsorg
If you have questions regarding your childrsquos progress in school please contact your childrsquos teacher or guidance counselor for more information
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The Chippewa Falls Area
Unified School District
is debt free
T
Educator Effectiveness (EE) Wisconsinrsquos comprehensive evaluation system for teachers and principals was designed collaboratively by Wisconsin educators and education leaders It is made up of multiple measures of evaluation to balance an educatorrsquos practice with evidence of student achievement EE is designed to support the continuous improvement of educator practice that leads to improved student learning More detailed information about the EE system can be found at the Department of Public Instruction website at eedpiwigov
The EE System completed its second year of pilot testing in 2013ndash14 The system will be implemented statewide beginning in 2014ndash15 The EE System along with the Common Core State Standards and the continuous use of data for school improvement are key initiatives in Wisconsinrsquos effort to improve student learning
In the coming year educators in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District will be preparing to implement the EE system across the district in 2014ndash15 The system will be implemented incrementally with additional measures being added in the coming years The bottom line however is that more professional support for our Districtrsquos educators means better outcomes for the students of Chippewa Falls n
EDUCATOR ACCOUNTABILITY
Wisconsin Knowledge and
Concept Examination
Southview Elementary students and staff will start the school year in a newly updated building Due to a substantial increase in student enrollment Southview is expanding by 25000 square feet and undergoing an extensive remodeling of existing spaces over the summer With the floor plan firmed up the infrastructure of the addition and remodel is now being finalized Communication sessions with the teaching and support staff have garnered input on layout and accommodations to meet student needs The renovations will bring Southview up to three classrooms per grade building-wide updates and updated mechanicals and security The district is extremely proud of the new and updated space which will allow for smaller class sizes n
Southview Expansion
Over the summer the district will be remodeling the main entrances of all elementary buildings and the middle school building One of our main goals is to ensure the safety and security of ALL children in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Last summer entrances at the high school and Halmstad Elementary School were updated A secured entrance that allows each school to closely monitor anyone entering and exiting the building Hillcrestrsquos remodel began this spring and the middle school will follow shortly Jim Falls Stillson and Parkview will begin this summer Southviewrsquos entrance will also be completed as part of the expansion project Features of the secured entrance model are a secured vestibule separate staff and student access to the office nurse office proximity controlled reception area updated sound system and increased exterior visibility n
Preparation for the 2014ndash2015 school year registration is underway High school students will receive a registration packet in the mail by August 1st Middle school registration packets will be available at middle school registration Elementary school students are automatically enrolled in the school they currently attend unless parents notify the school of any changes Elementary information packets will be sent via mail by August 22nd
If you know of any incoming families who would like to attend our district have them call our District Office or the school office to be added to our mailing list
Anyone living outside our district may also be eligible to attend through an open enrollment process
reGistrAtioN for 2014ndash2015
7
hiGh school reGistrAtioN amp iNformAtioNMonday August 11th (for seniors) 900 am ndash 500 pmTuesday August 12th (for juniors) 900 am ndash 500 pmWednesday August 13th (for sophomoresfreshmen) 900 am ndash 500 pmThursday August 14th (for new students by appointment only) 1200 pm ndash 500 pm (Make-up Registration) 600 pm ndash 800 pm
middle school reGistrAtioN amp iNformAtioNTuesday August 12th 100 pm ndash 600 pmWednesday August 13th 200 pm ndash 700 pm
elemeNtArY school ndash welcome BAcK dAY On the first day of school September 2 2014 parents and students will meet their teacher and turn in information packet forms Students will also have their class photograph taken on September 2nd
SafeSchools
for YoUr childrsquos ProtectioN
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PUPil serVices ceNterJenny Starck
Executive Director of Instructional Programs1130 Miles Street
7157262785 Ext 3000 n starckjlchipfallsorg
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The Chippewa Falls Area
Unified School District holds an
Aa2 Bond Rating of Excellent CON
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AdmiNistrAtiVe officeChad Trowbridge
Executive Director of Business Services1130 Miles Street
7157262417 Ext 1806 n trowbrcmchipfallsorg
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
Questions regarding summer registration or open enrollmentCall 7157201850 Email registrationchipfallsorg Website cfsdchipfallsk12wius
WECANWisconsinEducationCareerAccessNetwork
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTAdministrative Office1130 Miles Street n Chippewa Falls WI 54729
emma mcilquham was the 2013ndash2014 student representative A new student representative is selected each year
what in the world is a ldquolip dubrdquo you ask it is a type of video that combines lip syncing and audio dubbed to make a music video chihi made its lip dub by filming various groups of students representing curricular and co-curricular activities at chihi the groups of students lip synced while listening to a song the original song was then edited out and the original song dubbed over the chihi video check it out ndash itrsquos fun
Jim dimockPresident
Amy masonVice President
staish BuchnerClerk
Pat AllenTreasurer
Jerry smithBoard Member
Peter lehmannBoard Member
melanie sinclair-schaller
Board Member
The School Board members represent and act for the state in providing the district with the kind of education programs and facilities required or permitted by state law The School Board can act officially only in duly authorized and legally held meetings
The School Board members are committed to maintaining an open line of communication with residents of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
The School Board
Anyone who has specific questions relating to board policies or actions should contact the Board of education office at 7157262417 or by mail at chippewa falls Area Unified school district Attn secretary of the Board of education 1130 miles street chippewa falls wi 54729
8
Employment Opportunities
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district uses the wisconsin education career Access Network (wecAN) website for advertising and accepting applications for job vacancies when the district has positions available those vacancies may be found by accessing the wecAN site All applications must be submitted electronically via wecAN Please do not contact building principals
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all provisions of the Americans with disabilities Act with respect to employment and personnel operations the district does not discriminate on the basis of religion race color national origin ancestry age sex marital or parental status physical or mental handicap arrest or conviction record sexual orientation source of income creed membership in the armed forces or any other status protected by law or the fact that an individual is a student
to access the wecAN visit our website atcfsdchipfallsk12wiusemploymentcfm
FIND THE LIP DUB AT cfsdchipfallsk12wiushigh
for more information about the chippewa falls Area Unified school district
check out the Annual Report-Budget Book 2013 or visit our website at cfsdchipfallsk12wius
ANNUALREPORT-BUDGET BOOK
ChiHi produces a Lip Dub
KiNderGArteN2118
first GrAde2200
secoNd GrAde2188
third GrAde2100
foUrth GrAde2219
fifth GrAde2181
CLASS SIZE FACTS
The average class size for the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District kindergarten
through grade 5 is 2168 students This average includes the elementary schools of
Halmstad Hillcrest Jim Falls Parkview Southview and Stillson
Facts as of January 2014
2118
2200
2188
2100
2219
2181
THE CARDINAL LINE published by the chippewa falls Area Unified school district n DISTRICT OFFICE 7157262417 n EMAIL cardinallinechipfallsorg n c fsdchipfallsk12wiusSUPERINTENDENT Dr Brad Saron n PUBLIC RELATIONS Michelle Golden n LAYOUTDESIGN Des Sikowski-Nelson
Building Bridges For Children
Building Bridges for children (BB4c) is a state and nationally recognized community-based preschool program for any child residing or open enrolled in the chippewa falls school district who is 4 years old on or by september 1st
The Chippewa Falls BB4C (4-year-old kindergarten) program partners with community child care centers Head Start and the McDonell Area Catholic Schools to provide a collaborative quality preschool model that makes services and resources accessible decreases the number of transitions during the day for children and families and supports the belief that our entire community is responsible for the growth and education of our children
BB4c follows the public school calendar and
offers both morning and afternoon sessions
district bus transportation is available
more information about BB4c can be found at
cfsdchipfallsk12wiusbb4cindexcfm
BB4C
cesA 11 head start 2820 E Park Avenue Chippewa Falls 7157231211
st charles Borromeo (mAcs) 429 W Spruce Street Chippewa Falls 7157232161
circle of friends early learning center 1750 Hallie Road Chippewa Falls 7155529696
Kids UsA learning center inc 656 Lakeland Drive Chippewa Falls 7157261507
monkey Business early educational community 1300 Lowater Road Chippewa Falls 7157237444
YmcA early learning community 630 Miller Street Chippewa Falls 7157235135
rhymes-N-rainbows 5051 171st Street Chippewa Falls 7157238000
123 lookme early learning center 2964 County Road F Eau Claire 7158744779
BB4C Sites
THE
2
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iON BB4c
(4-year-old Kindergarten)Dana Sommerfeld
Director of Assessment Quality and BB4C7157262414 n sommerdmchipfallsorg
SCHOOLS in the chippewa falls Area Unified school district 2013ndash2014
early childhoodcenter
BB4c 4KPartner sites
elementaryschools
middleschool
highschool
Alternativelearning center
1 8 6 1 1 1
PBISPositive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a framework or approach for assisting staff in adopting and organizing evidence-based behavioral interventions These interventions enhance academic and social behavior outcomes for all students PBIS supports the success for ALL students It is a framework for staff to
create an environment conducive to learning
help students understand behavior expectations and
provide positive reinforcement feedback for desired behaviors
Last year Hillcrest and Stillson Elementary Schools were each recognized by the Wisconsin PBIS Network as a School of Distinction for the tremendous work accomplished through the implementation of PBIS This year all six elementary schools and the middle school were able to apply to be recognized as Schools of Distinction Schools are recognized as Schools of Distinction based on an application process that includes team and meeting information implementation and outcome data as well as narrative questions and answers that describe the data systems and practices of PBIS implementation n
Positive Behavioral interventions and supports
This year the Chippewa County Historical Society began its second decade presenting the popular annual living history event called The Past Passed Here It was held May 8ndash11 in the historic Allen Park in Chippewa Falls once the site of Native American and French fur-trade camps Fourth-grade students participated in day-long hands-on activities Students explored authentic French fur-trade era re-enactor camps and participated in hands-on camp activities Many re-enactors traveled from surrounding states to share their knowledge skills and foods typical of the 1800s n
THEPast Passed Here
tudents at the Chippewa Falls elementary schools are improving their reading and smiling more since a special visitor Jack started stopping by
Jack is a Golden Retriever He was once neglected but was later adopted by his owner of more than seven years Staish Buchner a retired educator
Jack has been going to Halmstad Elementary twice a week since the start of the year and kids say that after a quick visit theyrsquore more focused and
their day gets brighter They just love reading aloud to Jack
An idea from Halmstad principal Wade Pilloud brought Jack in to the school a first for the Chippewa Falls School District
ldquoIn the short time wersquove seen him kids are very excited they want to spend time with him It improves their behavior because they know through good behavior they get to see him On the other hand we do have some kids with emotional needs and that calming atmosphere that Jack can provide can help relax kids and get them better prepared to learn in the classroomrdquo Pilloud said
ldquoJack likes being petted he likes being with the kidsrdquo Buchner said n
THERAPY DOGJack
3
stillsoN elemeNtArY schoolCarol Wilczek principal17250 County Highway J
7157262412 n wilczeclchipfallsorg
CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON
hAlmstAd elemeNtArY schoolWade Pilloud principal
565 E South Avenue7157262415 n pillouwhchipfallsorg
hillcrest elemeNtArY schoolRobert Vanderloop principal
1200 Miles Street7157262405 n vanderrjchipfallsorg
Jim fAlls elemeNtArY schoolJennifer Sarauer principal
13643 198th Street7157203260 n sarauejlchipfallsorg
PArKView elemeNtArY schoolSamantha Hoyt principal
501 Jefferson Avenue7157203750 n hoytsachipfallsorg
soUthView elemeNtArY schoolSara Denure principal
615 A Street7157262411 n denuresechipfallsorg
S
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The district has a growing
enrollment with projections
of continued growth
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
The WEB activities for the 2014-15 school year kick off in September with a sixth-grade-only first day of school Eighth grade mentors selected for their leadership and commitment plan an exciting first day for their mentees that includes an enthusiastic welcoming assembly team-building small group activities campus tours and a mini bell schedule run
The WEB program also has a year-long component that stresses leadership for our
WEB Leaders and continued support for their sixth-grade mentees WEB leaders serve on committees that focus on academic social or service
The academic team trains to teach lessons in sixth grade homerooms Academic WEB leader teams train not only on lesson content but presentation techniques as well Some lessons include emphasis on academic strategies such as study skills organization and asking questions Other lessons focus on the social aspects of middle school life like not spreading rumors working as a team and being positive
The WEB leaders on the social committee organized two sixth-grade events this year They sponsored a holiday movie night during the month of December They also planned a hot chocolate and cookie morning The entire sixth grade was invited to each of these events On Thursdays WEB leaders stay connected to sixth graders by visiting homerooms to play games and socialize
In April the service committee helped create meals for families in need They also serve as study buddies for sixth graders who need extra help In May WEB leaders wrote letters and cards for the Freedom Flight Program
which honors veterans by sending them to Washington DC to see the memorials dedicated to their service
Leadership in our school and our community is an integral part of WEBrsquos contribution to CFMS however part of the WEB experience is learning about the leadership of others Throughout the school year WEB leaders have studied the lives and work of other youth leaders including historical events like the Birmingham Alabama Childrenrsquos March of 1963 Through this study WEB leaders learn about the power of positive action that students can use to make their world a better place
WEB isnrsquot just a program It is a frame of mind WEB leaders have been seen doing undirected and unexpected services towards others like helping other students with their lockers welcoming new students going out of their way to create positive relationships with other students helping parents at after school events and creating posters of encouragement for the school Together WEB leaders are working to make CFMS a positive place for all students and are establishing the middle school experience as an integral part of the Community of Chippewa Falls n
by WEB Coordinators Angie Southworth Jim Thornton Dean VanAmber
Chippewa Falls Middle SchoolatWEB Crew
Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) is the sixth grade transition and mentorship program at the Chippewa Falls Middle School (CFMS) WEB is in its third year of welcoming and supporting sixth graders
4CO
Nta
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N chiPPewA fAlls middle schoolHeidi Taylor-Eliopoulos principal
750 Tropicana Boulevard7157262400 n taylorhechipfallsorg
middle school students helping elementary students transition to the middle school
STUDENTS in the chippewa falls Area Unified school district 2013-2014
Pre-Kindergarten(early childhood center and BB4c 4K Partner sites)
Kindergarten ndashGrade 5
middle schoolGrades 6 ndash 8
high school and Alternative learning centers Grades 9 ndash 12
Van isaccson david Arneberg isaiah strassburg conner Polzin
The balloon reached an altitude of just over 85000 feet traveled 120 miles and reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour finally landing in Lake Petenwell a man-made lake in central Wisconsin From launch to ldquosplash downrdquo the total flight time was over 25 hours The Adams County Sheriff assisted in the water recovery BALLOON SPECIFICS The balloon payload was designed and constructed by the students from start to finish Using a CAD program the students drew the payload and then imported that file to the computerized router in the wood shop The CNC router cut the 15-inch foam board to perfectly fit the electronics in a three-palette layout The electronics included three separate GPS units an event data recorder and a video
camera One of the GPS units was used to send signals over shortwave radio so the students could track the payload A second GPS aka SPOT was used as a backup tracking mechanism in case the shortwave radio failed The third GPS was used to record longitudelatitudealtitude data on an SD memory card along with pressure temperature and light intensity n
5
The Chippewa Falls High-Altitude Balloon Club had its second balloon launch of the year on Friday April 18th at 730 am
To read about the US News amp World Report rankings visitwwwusnewscomeducationbest-high-schoolswisconsinrankingsint=c0b4c1
CON
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Rebecca Davis principal735 Terrill Street
7157262406 n davisrrchipfallsorg
Second time Up Up and Away
= 5069
TEACHING STAFF in the chippewa falls Area Unified school district 2013ndash2014
Bachelordegrees
Master DegreesBachelor Degrees
171 181
352 T
OTAL
TEAC
HERS
CHI-HI RANKED BY US NEWS amp WORLD REPORT ndash one of wisconsinrsquos Best and leader in the Nation
ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFFrsquoS FACEBOOKwwwfacebookcom AdamsCountySheriffsOffice
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 take tests in reading and mathematics Students in grades 4 8 and 10 take additional tests in science language arts writing and social studies The reading and mathematics test results are used to measure student achievement in the School Report Cards issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction This year the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District demonstrated gains in both reading and mathematics with marked gains at the elementary level We are proud of the efforts our students and staff have made toward increasing student achievement We also recognize that the WKCE is just one measure used to monitor student achievement The Chippewa Falls School Area Unified District will continue to use these results along with other student learning data to create an instructional plan that will meet the individual needs of our students n
he Wisconsin Knowledge and Concept Examination (WKCE) is a standardized achievement test
administered to all students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 10 The results provide students parents and teachers with information about student attainment of subject-area proficiency information to support curriculum and instructional planning and a measure of accountability for schools and districts
6
Specific learning disability (SLD) means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language spoken or written that may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen think speak read write spell or perform mathematical calculations When someone suspects a student has a SLD a referral for a special education evaluation is made A team which includes the studentrsquos parents conducts the evaluation and decides if the student meets state and federal eligibility criteria for special education
Wisconsinrsquos SLD eligibility rule was revised effective December 1 2010 Before an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team can determine a
student has a SLD it must document the student after intensive intervention demonstrates inadequate achievement and insufficient progress in one or more of the following areas oral expression listening comprehension written expression basic reading skill reading fluency skills reading comprehension mathematics calculation and mathematics problem solving
The IEP team may not identify a student as having SLD if the studentrsquos achievement problems are primarily due to one or more exclusionary factors If the SLD criteria are met the IEP team goes on to determine whether the student needs special education (Wisconsin Legislative Document PI 1135) n
2012ndash13 2013ndash14
50
40
30
20
10
0
385
404
328 361 417
439 463
451
405 445
389
488
397
419 48
6
413
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTwisconsin student Assessment system (wsAs) comparison scores
Percentage of students Proficient or Advanced
READING MATH READING MATH READING MATH READING MATHGrade 10Middle SchoolElementary SchoolDistrict-Wide
CON
taCt
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iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
AdmiNistrAtiVe officeMichelle Golden
Executive Director of Human Resources and Public Relations1130 Miles Street
7157262417 Ext 1910 n goldenmrchipfallsorg
For more information about Educator Effectiveness in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District please contact Michelle Golden Executive Director of Human Resources and Public Relations
ProGrAms for stUdeNts with
SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIESCO
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FOrM
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N chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school districtPUPil serVices ceNter
Christine McMastersExecutive Director of Pupil Services and Special Education
1130 Miles Street7157262785 Ext 3003 n mcmastclchipfallsorg
If you have questions regarding your childrsquos progress in school please contact your childrsquos teacher or guidance counselor for more information
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The Chippewa Falls Area
Unified School District
is debt free
T
Educator Effectiveness (EE) Wisconsinrsquos comprehensive evaluation system for teachers and principals was designed collaboratively by Wisconsin educators and education leaders It is made up of multiple measures of evaluation to balance an educatorrsquos practice with evidence of student achievement EE is designed to support the continuous improvement of educator practice that leads to improved student learning More detailed information about the EE system can be found at the Department of Public Instruction website at eedpiwigov
The EE System completed its second year of pilot testing in 2013ndash14 The system will be implemented statewide beginning in 2014ndash15 The EE System along with the Common Core State Standards and the continuous use of data for school improvement are key initiatives in Wisconsinrsquos effort to improve student learning
In the coming year educators in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District will be preparing to implement the EE system across the district in 2014ndash15 The system will be implemented incrementally with additional measures being added in the coming years The bottom line however is that more professional support for our Districtrsquos educators means better outcomes for the students of Chippewa Falls n
EDUCATOR ACCOUNTABILITY
Wisconsin Knowledge and
Concept Examination
Southview Elementary students and staff will start the school year in a newly updated building Due to a substantial increase in student enrollment Southview is expanding by 25000 square feet and undergoing an extensive remodeling of existing spaces over the summer With the floor plan firmed up the infrastructure of the addition and remodel is now being finalized Communication sessions with the teaching and support staff have garnered input on layout and accommodations to meet student needs The renovations will bring Southview up to three classrooms per grade building-wide updates and updated mechanicals and security The district is extremely proud of the new and updated space which will allow for smaller class sizes n
Southview Expansion
Over the summer the district will be remodeling the main entrances of all elementary buildings and the middle school building One of our main goals is to ensure the safety and security of ALL children in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Last summer entrances at the high school and Halmstad Elementary School were updated A secured entrance that allows each school to closely monitor anyone entering and exiting the building Hillcrestrsquos remodel began this spring and the middle school will follow shortly Jim Falls Stillson and Parkview will begin this summer Southviewrsquos entrance will also be completed as part of the expansion project Features of the secured entrance model are a secured vestibule separate staff and student access to the office nurse office proximity controlled reception area updated sound system and increased exterior visibility n
Preparation for the 2014ndash2015 school year registration is underway High school students will receive a registration packet in the mail by August 1st Middle school registration packets will be available at middle school registration Elementary school students are automatically enrolled in the school they currently attend unless parents notify the school of any changes Elementary information packets will be sent via mail by August 22nd
If you know of any incoming families who would like to attend our district have them call our District Office or the school office to be added to our mailing list
Anyone living outside our district may also be eligible to attend through an open enrollment process
reGistrAtioN for 2014ndash2015
7
hiGh school reGistrAtioN amp iNformAtioNMonday August 11th (for seniors) 900 am ndash 500 pmTuesday August 12th (for juniors) 900 am ndash 500 pmWednesday August 13th (for sophomoresfreshmen) 900 am ndash 500 pmThursday August 14th (for new students by appointment only) 1200 pm ndash 500 pm (Make-up Registration) 600 pm ndash 800 pm
middle school reGistrAtioN amp iNformAtioNTuesday August 12th 100 pm ndash 600 pmWednesday August 13th 200 pm ndash 700 pm
elemeNtArY school ndash welcome BAcK dAY On the first day of school September 2 2014 parents and students will meet their teacher and turn in information packet forms Students will also have their class photograph taken on September 2nd
SafeSchools
for YoUr childrsquos ProtectioN
CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
PUPil serVices ceNterJenny Starck
Executive Director of Instructional Programs1130 Miles Street
7157262785 Ext 3000 n starckjlchipfallsorg
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The Chippewa Falls Area
Unified School District holds an
Aa2 Bond Rating of Excellent CON
taCt
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iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
AdmiNistrAtiVe officeChad Trowbridge
Executive Director of Business Services1130 Miles Street
7157262417 Ext 1806 n trowbrcmchipfallsorg
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
Questions regarding summer registration or open enrollmentCall 7157201850 Email registrationchipfallsorg Website cfsdchipfallsk12wius
WECANWisconsinEducationCareerAccessNetwork
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTAdministrative Office1130 Miles Street n Chippewa Falls WI 54729
emma mcilquham was the 2013ndash2014 student representative A new student representative is selected each year
what in the world is a ldquolip dubrdquo you ask it is a type of video that combines lip syncing and audio dubbed to make a music video chihi made its lip dub by filming various groups of students representing curricular and co-curricular activities at chihi the groups of students lip synced while listening to a song the original song was then edited out and the original song dubbed over the chihi video check it out ndash itrsquos fun
Jim dimockPresident
Amy masonVice President
staish BuchnerClerk
Pat AllenTreasurer
Jerry smithBoard Member
Peter lehmannBoard Member
melanie sinclair-schaller
Board Member
The School Board members represent and act for the state in providing the district with the kind of education programs and facilities required or permitted by state law The School Board can act officially only in duly authorized and legally held meetings
The School Board members are committed to maintaining an open line of communication with residents of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
The School Board
Anyone who has specific questions relating to board policies or actions should contact the Board of education office at 7157262417 or by mail at chippewa falls Area Unified school district Attn secretary of the Board of education 1130 miles street chippewa falls wi 54729
8
Employment Opportunities
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district uses the wisconsin education career Access Network (wecAN) website for advertising and accepting applications for job vacancies when the district has positions available those vacancies may be found by accessing the wecAN site All applications must be submitted electronically via wecAN Please do not contact building principals
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all provisions of the Americans with disabilities Act with respect to employment and personnel operations the district does not discriminate on the basis of religion race color national origin ancestry age sex marital or parental status physical or mental handicap arrest or conviction record sexual orientation source of income creed membership in the armed forces or any other status protected by law or the fact that an individual is a student
to access the wecAN visit our website atcfsdchipfallsk12wiusemploymentcfm
FIND THE LIP DUB AT cfsdchipfallsk12wiushigh
for more information about the chippewa falls Area Unified school district
check out the Annual Report-Budget Book 2013 or visit our website at cfsdchipfallsk12wius
ANNUALREPORT-BUDGET BOOK
ChiHi produces a Lip Dub
KiNderGArteN2118
first GrAde2200
secoNd GrAde2188
third GrAde2100
foUrth GrAde2219
fifth GrAde2181
CLASS SIZE FACTS
The average class size for the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District kindergarten
through grade 5 is 2168 students This average includes the elementary schools of
Halmstad Hillcrest Jim Falls Parkview Southview and Stillson
Facts as of January 2014
2118
2200
2188
2100
2219
2181
THE CARDINAL LINE published by the chippewa falls Area Unified school district n DISTRICT OFFICE 7157262417 n EMAIL cardinallinechipfallsorg n c fsdchipfallsk12wiusSUPERINTENDENT Dr Brad Saron n PUBLIC RELATIONS Michelle Golden n LAYOUTDESIGN Des Sikowski-Nelson
PBISPositive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a framework or approach for assisting staff in adopting and organizing evidence-based behavioral interventions These interventions enhance academic and social behavior outcomes for all students PBIS supports the success for ALL students It is a framework for staff to
create an environment conducive to learning
help students understand behavior expectations and
provide positive reinforcement feedback for desired behaviors
Last year Hillcrest and Stillson Elementary Schools were each recognized by the Wisconsin PBIS Network as a School of Distinction for the tremendous work accomplished through the implementation of PBIS This year all six elementary schools and the middle school were able to apply to be recognized as Schools of Distinction Schools are recognized as Schools of Distinction based on an application process that includes team and meeting information implementation and outcome data as well as narrative questions and answers that describe the data systems and practices of PBIS implementation n
Positive Behavioral interventions and supports
This year the Chippewa County Historical Society began its second decade presenting the popular annual living history event called The Past Passed Here It was held May 8ndash11 in the historic Allen Park in Chippewa Falls once the site of Native American and French fur-trade camps Fourth-grade students participated in day-long hands-on activities Students explored authentic French fur-trade era re-enactor camps and participated in hands-on camp activities Many re-enactors traveled from surrounding states to share their knowledge skills and foods typical of the 1800s n
THEPast Passed Here
tudents at the Chippewa Falls elementary schools are improving their reading and smiling more since a special visitor Jack started stopping by
Jack is a Golden Retriever He was once neglected but was later adopted by his owner of more than seven years Staish Buchner a retired educator
Jack has been going to Halmstad Elementary twice a week since the start of the year and kids say that after a quick visit theyrsquore more focused and
their day gets brighter They just love reading aloud to Jack
An idea from Halmstad principal Wade Pilloud brought Jack in to the school a first for the Chippewa Falls School District
ldquoIn the short time wersquove seen him kids are very excited they want to spend time with him It improves their behavior because they know through good behavior they get to see him On the other hand we do have some kids with emotional needs and that calming atmosphere that Jack can provide can help relax kids and get them better prepared to learn in the classroomrdquo Pilloud said
ldquoJack likes being petted he likes being with the kidsrdquo Buchner said n
THERAPY DOGJack
3
stillsoN elemeNtArY schoolCarol Wilczek principal17250 County Highway J
7157262412 n wilczeclchipfallsorg
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hAlmstAd elemeNtArY schoolWade Pilloud principal
565 E South Avenue7157262415 n pillouwhchipfallsorg
hillcrest elemeNtArY schoolRobert Vanderloop principal
1200 Miles Street7157262405 n vanderrjchipfallsorg
Jim fAlls elemeNtArY schoolJennifer Sarauer principal
13643 198th Street7157203260 n sarauejlchipfallsorg
PArKView elemeNtArY schoolSamantha Hoyt principal
501 Jefferson Avenue7157203750 n hoytsachipfallsorg
soUthView elemeNtArY schoolSara Denure principal
615 A Street7157262411 n denuresechipfallsorg
S
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The district has a growing
enrollment with projections
of continued growth
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
The WEB activities for the 2014-15 school year kick off in September with a sixth-grade-only first day of school Eighth grade mentors selected for their leadership and commitment plan an exciting first day for their mentees that includes an enthusiastic welcoming assembly team-building small group activities campus tours and a mini bell schedule run
The WEB program also has a year-long component that stresses leadership for our
WEB Leaders and continued support for their sixth-grade mentees WEB leaders serve on committees that focus on academic social or service
The academic team trains to teach lessons in sixth grade homerooms Academic WEB leader teams train not only on lesson content but presentation techniques as well Some lessons include emphasis on academic strategies such as study skills organization and asking questions Other lessons focus on the social aspects of middle school life like not spreading rumors working as a team and being positive
The WEB leaders on the social committee organized two sixth-grade events this year They sponsored a holiday movie night during the month of December They also planned a hot chocolate and cookie morning The entire sixth grade was invited to each of these events On Thursdays WEB leaders stay connected to sixth graders by visiting homerooms to play games and socialize
In April the service committee helped create meals for families in need They also serve as study buddies for sixth graders who need extra help In May WEB leaders wrote letters and cards for the Freedom Flight Program
which honors veterans by sending them to Washington DC to see the memorials dedicated to their service
Leadership in our school and our community is an integral part of WEBrsquos contribution to CFMS however part of the WEB experience is learning about the leadership of others Throughout the school year WEB leaders have studied the lives and work of other youth leaders including historical events like the Birmingham Alabama Childrenrsquos March of 1963 Through this study WEB leaders learn about the power of positive action that students can use to make their world a better place
WEB isnrsquot just a program It is a frame of mind WEB leaders have been seen doing undirected and unexpected services towards others like helping other students with their lockers welcoming new students going out of their way to create positive relationships with other students helping parents at after school events and creating posters of encouragement for the school Together WEB leaders are working to make CFMS a positive place for all students and are establishing the middle school experience as an integral part of the Community of Chippewa Falls n
by WEB Coordinators Angie Southworth Jim Thornton Dean VanAmber
Chippewa Falls Middle SchoolatWEB Crew
Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) is the sixth grade transition and mentorship program at the Chippewa Falls Middle School (CFMS) WEB is in its third year of welcoming and supporting sixth graders
4CO
Nta
CtiN
FOrM
atiO
N chiPPewA fAlls middle schoolHeidi Taylor-Eliopoulos principal
750 Tropicana Boulevard7157262400 n taylorhechipfallsorg
middle school students helping elementary students transition to the middle school
STUDENTS in the chippewa falls Area Unified school district 2013-2014
Pre-Kindergarten(early childhood center and BB4c 4K Partner sites)
Kindergarten ndashGrade 5
middle schoolGrades 6 ndash 8
high school and Alternative learning centers Grades 9 ndash 12
Van isaccson david Arneberg isaiah strassburg conner Polzin
The balloon reached an altitude of just over 85000 feet traveled 120 miles and reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour finally landing in Lake Petenwell a man-made lake in central Wisconsin From launch to ldquosplash downrdquo the total flight time was over 25 hours The Adams County Sheriff assisted in the water recovery BALLOON SPECIFICS The balloon payload was designed and constructed by the students from start to finish Using a CAD program the students drew the payload and then imported that file to the computerized router in the wood shop The CNC router cut the 15-inch foam board to perfectly fit the electronics in a three-palette layout The electronics included three separate GPS units an event data recorder and a video
camera One of the GPS units was used to send signals over shortwave radio so the students could track the payload A second GPS aka SPOT was used as a backup tracking mechanism in case the shortwave radio failed The third GPS was used to record longitudelatitudealtitude data on an SD memory card along with pressure temperature and light intensity n
5
The Chippewa Falls High-Altitude Balloon Club had its second balloon launch of the year on Friday April 18th at 730 am
To read about the US News amp World Report rankings visitwwwusnewscomeducationbest-high-schoolswisconsinrankingsint=c0b4c1
CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls hiGh school
Rebecca Davis principal735 Terrill Street
7157262406 n davisrrchipfallsorg
Second time Up Up and Away
= 5069
TEACHING STAFF in the chippewa falls Area Unified school district 2013ndash2014
Bachelordegrees
Master DegreesBachelor Degrees
171 181
352 T
OTAL
TEAC
HERS
CHI-HI RANKED BY US NEWS amp WORLD REPORT ndash one of wisconsinrsquos Best and leader in the Nation
ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFFrsquoS FACEBOOKwwwfacebookcom AdamsCountySheriffsOffice
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 take tests in reading and mathematics Students in grades 4 8 and 10 take additional tests in science language arts writing and social studies The reading and mathematics test results are used to measure student achievement in the School Report Cards issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction This year the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District demonstrated gains in both reading and mathematics with marked gains at the elementary level We are proud of the efforts our students and staff have made toward increasing student achievement We also recognize that the WKCE is just one measure used to monitor student achievement The Chippewa Falls School Area Unified District will continue to use these results along with other student learning data to create an instructional plan that will meet the individual needs of our students n
he Wisconsin Knowledge and Concept Examination (WKCE) is a standardized achievement test
administered to all students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 10 The results provide students parents and teachers with information about student attainment of subject-area proficiency information to support curriculum and instructional planning and a measure of accountability for schools and districts
6
Specific learning disability (SLD) means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language spoken or written that may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen think speak read write spell or perform mathematical calculations When someone suspects a student has a SLD a referral for a special education evaluation is made A team which includes the studentrsquos parents conducts the evaluation and decides if the student meets state and federal eligibility criteria for special education
Wisconsinrsquos SLD eligibility rule was revised effective December 1 2010 Before an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team can determine a
student has a SLD it must document the student after intensive intervention demonstrates inadequate achievement and insufficient progress in one or more of the following areas oral expression listening comprehension written expression basic reading skill reading fluency skills reading comprehension mathematics calculation and mathematics problem solving
The IEP team may not identify a student as having SLD if the studentrsquos achievement problems are primarily due to one or more exclusionary factors If the SLD criteria are met the IEP team goes on to determine whether the student needs special education (Wisconsin Legislative Document PI 1135) n
2012ndash13 2013ndash14
50
40
30
20
10
0
385
404
328 361 417
439 463
451
405 445
389
488
397
419 48
6
413
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTwisconsin student Assessment system (wsAs) comparison scores
Percentage of students Proficient or Advanced
READING MATH READING MATH READING MATH READING MATHGrade 10Middle SchoolElementary SchoolDistrict-Wide
CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
AdmiNistrAtiVe officeMichelle Golden
Executive Director of Human Resources and Public Relations1130 Miles Street
7157262417 Ext 1910 n goldenmrchipfallsorg
For more information about Educator Effectiveness in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District please contact Michelle Golden Executive Director of Human Resources and Public Relations
ProGrAms for stUdeNts with
SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIESCO
Nta
CtiN
FOrM
atiO
N chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school districtPUPil serVices ceNter
Christine McMastersExecutive Director of Pupil Services and Special Education
1130 Miles Street7157262785 Ext 3003 n mcmastclchipfallsorg
If you have questions regarding your childrsquos progress in school please contact your childrsquos teacher or guidance counselor for more information
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The Chippewa Falls Area
Unified School District
is debt free
T
Educator Effectiveness (EE) Wisconsinrsquos comprehensive evaluation system for teachers and principals was designed collaboratively by Wisconsin educators and education leaders It is made up of multiple measures of evaluation to balance an educatorrsquos practice with evidence of student achievement EE is designed to support the continuous improvement of educator practice that leads to improved student learning More detailed information about the EE system can be found at the Department of Public Instruction website at eedpiwigov
The EE System completed its second year of pilot testing in 2013ndash14 The system will be implemented statewide beginning in 2014ndash15 The EE System along with the Common Core State Standards and the continuous use of data for school improvement are key initiatives in Wisconsinrsquos effort to improve student learning
In the coming year educators in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District will be preparing to implement the EE system across the district in 2014ndash15 The system will be implemented incrementally with additional measures being added in the coming years The bottom line however is that more professional support for our Districtrsquos educators means better outcomes for the students of Chippewa Falls n
EDUCATOR ACCOUNTABILITY
Wisconsin Knowledge and
Concept Examination
Southview Elementary students and staff will start the school year in a newly updated building Due to a substantial increase in student enrollment Southview is expanding by 25000 square feet and undergoing an extensive remodeling of existing spaces over the summer With the floor plan firmed up the infrastructure of the addition and remodel is now being finalized Communication sessions with the teaching and support staff have garnered input on layout and accommodations to meet student needs The renovations will bring Southview up to three classrooms per grade building-wide updates and updated mechanicals and security The district is extremely proud of the new and updated space which will allow for smaller class sizes n
Southview Expansion
Over the summer the district will be remodeling the main entrances of all elementary buildings and the middle school building One of our main goals is to ensure the safety and security of ALL children in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Last summer entrances at the high school and Halmstad Elementary School were updated A secured entrance that allows each school to closely monitor anyone entering and exiting the building Hillcrestrsquos remodel began this spring and the middle school will follow shortly Jim Falls Stillson and Parkview will begin this summer Southviewrsquos entrance will also be completed as part of the expansion project Features of the secured entrance model are a secured vestibule separate staff and student access to the office nurse office proximity controlled reception area updated sound system and increased exterior visibility n
Preparation for the 2014ndash2015 school year registration is underway High school students will receive a registration packet in the mail by August 1st Middle school registration packets will be available at middle school registration Elementary school students are automatically enrolled in the school they currently attend unless parents notify the school of any changes Elementary information packets will be sent via mail by August 22nd
If you know of any incoming families who would like to attend our district have them call our District Office or the school office to be added to our mailing list
Anyone living outside our district may also be eligible to attend through an open enrollment process
reGistrAtioN for 2014ndash2015
7
hiGh school reGistrAtioN amp iNformAtioNMonday August 11th (for seniors) 900 am ndash 500 pmTuesday August 12th (for juniors) 900 am ndash 500 pmWednesday August 13th (for sophomoresfreshmen) 900 am ndash 500 pmThursday August 14th (for new students by appointment only) 1200 pm ndash 500 pm (Make-up Registration) 600 pm ndash 800 pm
middle school reGistrAtioN amp iNformAtioNTuesday August 12th 100 pm ndash 600 pmWednesday August 13th 200 pm ndash 700 pm
elemeNtArY school ndash welcome BAcK dAY On the first day of school September 2 2014 parents and students will meet their teacher and turn in information packet forms Students will also have their class photograph taken on September 2nd
SafeSchools
for YoUr childrsquos ProtectioN
CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
PUPil serVices ceNterJenny Starck
Executive Director of Instructional Programs1130 Miles Street
7157262785 Ext 3000 n starckjlchipfallsorg
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The Chippewa Falls Area
Unified School District holds an
Aa2 Bond Rating of Excellent CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
AdmiNistrAtiVe officeChad Trowbridge
Executive Director of Business Services1130 Miles Street
7157262417 Ext 1806 n trowbrcmchipfallsorg
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
Questions regarding summer registration or open enrollmentCall 7157201850 Email registrationchipfallsorg Website cfsdchipfallsk12wius
WECANWisconsinEducationCareerAccessNetwork
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTAdministrative Office1130 Miles Street n Chippewa Falls WI 54729
emma mcilquham was the 2013ndash2014 student representative A new student representative is selected each year
what in the world is a ldquolip dubrdquo you ask it is a type of video that combines lip syncing and audio dubbed to make a music video chihi made its lip dub by filming various groups of students representing curricular and co-curricular activities at chihi the groups of students lip synced while listening to a song the original song was then edited out and the original song dubbed over the chihi video check it out ndash itrsquos fun
Jim dimockPresident
Amy masonVice President
staish BuchnerClerk
Pat AllenTreasurer
Jerry smithBoard Member
Peter lehmannBoard Member
melanie sinclair-schaller
Board Member
The School Board members represent and act for the state in providing the district with the kind of education programs and facilities required or permitted by state law The School Board can act officially only in duly authorized and legally held meetings
The School Board members are committed to maintaining an open line of communication with residents of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
The School Board
Anyone who has specific questions relating to board policies or actions should contact the Board of education office at 7157262417 or by mail at chippewa falls Area Unified school district Attn secretary of the Board of education 1130 miles street chippewa falls wi 54729
8
Employment Opportunities
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district uses the wisconsin education career Access Network (wecAN) website for advertising and accepting applications for job vacancies when the district has positions available those vacancies may be found by accessing the wecAN site All applications must be submitted electronically via wecAN Please do not contact building principals
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all provisions of the Americans with disabilities Act with respect to employment and personnel operations the district does not discriminate on the basis of religion race color national origin ancestry age sex marital or parental status physical or mental handicap arrest or conviction record sexual orientation source of income creed membership in the armed forces or any other status protected by law or the fact that an individual is a student
to access the wecAN visit our website atcfsdchipfallsk12wiusemploymentcfm
FIND THE LIP DUB AT cfsdchipfallsk12wiushigh
for more information about the chippewa falls Area Unified school district
check out the Annual Report-Budget Book 2013 or visit our website at cfsdchipfallsk12wius
ANNUALREPORT-BUDGET BOOK
ChiHi produces a Lip Dub
KiNderGArteN2118
first GrAde2200
secoNd GrAde2188
third GrAde2100
foUrth GrAde2219
fifth GrAde2181
CLASS SIZE FACTS
The average class size for the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District kindergarten
through grade 5 is 2168 students This average includes the elementary schools of
Halmstad Hillcrest Jim Falls Parkview Southview and Stillson
Facts as of January 2014
2118
2200
2188
2100
2219
2181
THE CARDINAL LINE published by the chippewa falls Area Unified school district n DISTRICT OFFICE 7157262417 n EMAIL cardinallinechipfallsorg n c fsdchipfallsk12wiusSUPERINTENDENT Dr Brad Saron n PUBLIC RELATIONS Michelle Golden n LAYOUTDESIGN Des Sikowski-Nelson
The WEB activities for the 2014-15 school year kick off in September with a sixth-grade-only first day of school Eighth grade mentors selected for their leadership and commitment plan an exciting first day for their mentees that includes an enthusiastic welcoming assembly team-building small group activities campus tours and a mini bell schedule run
The WEB program also has a year-long component that stresses leadership for our
WEB Leaders and continued support for their sixth-grade mentees WEB leaders serve on committees that focus on academic social or service
The academic team trains to teach lessons in sixth grade homerooms Academic WEB leader teams train not only on lesson content but presentation techniques as well Some lessons include emphasis on academic strategies such as study skills organization and asking questions Other lessons focus on the social aspects of middle school life like not spreading rumors working as a team and being positive
The WEB leaders on the social committee organized two sixth-grade events this year They sponsored a holiday movie night during the month of December They also planned a hot chocolate and cookie morning The entire sixth grade was invited to each of these events On Thursdays WEB leaders stay connected to sixth graders by visiting homerooms to play games and socialize
In April the service committee helped create meals for families in need They also serve as study buddies for sixth graders who need extra help In May WEB leaders wrote letters and cards for the Freedom Flight Program
which honors veterans by sending them to Washington DC to see the memorials dedicated to their service
Leadership in our school and our community is an integral part of WEBrsquos contribution to CFMS however part of the WEB experience is learning about the leadership of others Throughout the school year WEB leaders have studied the lives and work of other youth leaders including historical events like the Birmingham Alabama Childrenrsquos March of 1963 Through this study WEB leaders learn about the power of positive action that students can use to make their world a better place
WEB isnrsquot just a program It is a frame of mind WEB leaders have been seen doing undirected and unexpected services towards others like helping other students with their lockers welcoming new students going out of their way to create positive relationships with other students helping parents at after school events and creating posters of encouragement for the school Together WEB leaders are working to make CFMS a positive place for all students and are establishing the middle school experience as an integral part of the Community of Chippewa Falls n
by WEB Coordinators Angie Southworth Jim Thornton Dean VanAmber
Chippewa Falls Middle SchoolatWEB Crew
Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) is the sixth grade transition and mentorship program at the Chippewa Falls Middle School (CFMS) WEB is in its third year of welcoming and supporting sixth graders
4CO
Nta
CtiN
FOrM
atiO
N chiPPewA fAlls middle schoolHeidi Taylor-Eliopoulos principal
750 Tropicana Boulevard7157262400 n taylorhechipfallsorg
middle school students helping elementary students transition to the middle school
STUDENTS in the chippewa falls Area Unified school district 2013-2014
Pre-Kindergarten(early childhood center and BB4c 4K Partner sites)
Kindergarten ndashGrade 5
middle schoolGrades 6 ndash 8
high school and Alternative learning centers Grades 9 ndash 12
Van isaccson david Arneberg isaiah strassburg conner Polzin
The balloon reached an altitude of just over 85000 feet traveled 120 miles and reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour finally landing in Lake Petenwell a man-made lake in central Wisconsin From launch to ldquosplash downrdquo the total flight time was over 25 hours The Adams County Sheriff assisted in the water recovery BALLOON SPECIFICS The balloon payload was designed and constructed by the students from start to finish Using a CAD program the students drew the payload and then imported that file to the computerized router in the wood shop The CNC router cut the 15-inch foam board to perfectly fit the electronics in a three-palette layout The electronics included three separate GPS units an event data recorder and a video
camera One of the GPS units was used to send signals over shortwave radio so the students could track the payload A second GPS aka SPOT was used as a backup tracking mechanism in case the shortwave radio failed The third GPS was used to record longitudelatitudealtitude data on an SD memory card along with pressure temperature and light intensity n
5
The Chippewa Falls High-Altitude Balloon Club had its second balloon launch of the year on Friday April 18th at 730 am
To read about the US News amp World Report rankings visitwwwusnewscomeducationbest-high-schoolswisconsinrankingsint=c0b4c1
CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls hiGh school
Rebecca Davis principal735 Terrill Street
7157262406 n davisrrchipfallsorg
Second time Up Up and Away
= 5069
TEACHING STAFF in the chippewa falls Area Unified school district 2013ndash2014
Bachelordegrees
Master DegreesBachelor Degrees
171 181
352 T
OTAL
TEAC
HERS
CHI-HI RANKED BY US NEWS amp WORLD REPORT ndash one of wisconsinrsquos Best and leader in the Nation
ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFFrsquoS FACEBOOKwwwfacebookcom AdamsCountySheriffsOffice
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 take tests in reading and mathematics Students in grades 4 8 and 10 take additional tests in science language arts writing and social studies The reading and mathematics test results are used to measure student achievement in the School Report Cards issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction This year the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District demonstrated gains in both reading and mathematics with marked gains at the elementary level We are proud of the efforts our students and staff have made toward increasing student achievement We also recognize that the WKCE is just one measure used to monitor student achievement The Chippewa Falls School Area Unified District will continue to use these results along with other student learning data to create an instructional plan that will meet the individual needs of our students n
he Wisconsin Knowledge and Concept Examination (WKCE) is a standardized achievement test
administered to all students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 10 The results provide students parents and teachers with information about student attainment of subject-area proficiency information to support curriculum and instructional planning and a measure of accountability for schools and districts
6
Specific learning disability (SLD) means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language spoken or written that may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen think speak read write spell or perform mathematical calculations When someone suspects a student has a SLD a referral for a special education evaluation is made A team which includes the studentrsquos parents conducts the evaluation and decides if the student meets state and federal eligibility criteria for special education
Wisconsinrsquos SLD eligibility rule was revised effective December 1 2010 Before an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team can determine a
student has a SLD it must document the student after intensive intervention demonstrates inadequate achievement and insufficient progress in one or more of the following areas oral expression listening comprehension written expression basic reading skill reading fluency skills reading comprehension mathematics calculation and mathematics problem solving
The IEP team may not identify a student as having SLD if the studentrsquos achievement problems are primarily due to one or more exclusionary factors If the SLD criteria are met the IEP team goes on to determine whether the student needs special education (Wisconsin Legislative Document PI 1135) n
2012ndash13 2013ndash14
50
40
30
20
10
0
385
404
328 361 417
439 463
451
405 445
389
488
397
419 48
6
413
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTwisconsin student Assessment system (wsAs) comparison scores
Percentage of students Proficient or Advanced
READING MATH READING MATH READING MATH READING MATHGrade 10Middle SchoolElementary SchoolDistrict-Wide
CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
AdmiNistrAtiVe officeMichelle Golden
Executive Director of Human Resources and Public Relations1130 Miles Street
7157262417 Ext 1910 n goldenmrchipfallsorg
For more information about Educator Effectiveness in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District please contact Michelle Golden Executive Director of Human Resources and Public Relations
ProGrAms for stUdeNts with
SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIESCO
Nta
CtiN
FOrM
atiO
N chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school districtPUPil serVices ceNter
Christine McMastersExecutive Director of Pupil Services and Special Education
1130 Miles Street7157262785 Ext 3003 n mcmastclchipfallsorg
If you have questions regarding your childrsquos progress in school please contact your childrsquos teacher or guidance counselor for more information
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The Chippewa Falls Area
Unified School District
is debt free
T
Educator Effectiveness (EE) Wisconsinrsquos comprehensive evaluation system for teachers and principals was designed collaboratively by Wisconsin educators and education leaders It is made up of multiple measures of evaluation to balance an educatorrsquos practice with evidence of student achievement EE is designed to support the continuous improvement of educator practice that leads to improved student learning More detailed information about the EE system can be found at the Department of Public Instruction website at eedpiwigov
The EE System completed its second year of pilot testing in 2013ndash14 The system will be implemented statewide beginning in 2014ndash15 The EE System along with the Common Core State Standards and the continuous use of data for school improvement are key initiatives in Wisconsinrsquos effort to improve student learning
In the coming year educators in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District will be preparing to implement the EE system across the district in 2014ndash15 The system will be implemented incrementally with additional measures being added in the coming years The bottom line however is that more professional support for our Districtrsquos educators means better outcomes for the students of Chippewa Falls n
EDUCATOR ACCOUNTABILITY
Wisconsin Knowledge and
Concept Examination
Southview Elementary students and staff will start the school year in a newly updated building Due to a substantial increase in student enrollment Southview is expanding by 25000 square feet and undergoing an extensive remodeling of existing spaces over the summer With the floor plan firmed up the infrastructure of the addition and remodel is now being finalized Communication sessions with the teaching and support staff have garnered input on layout and accommodations to meet student needs The renovations will bring Southview up to three classrooms per grade building-wide updates and updated mechanicals and security The district is extremely proud of the new and updated space which will allow for smaller class sizes n
Southview Expansion
Over the summer the district will be remodeling the main entrances of all elementary buildings and the middle school building One of our main goals is to ensure the safety and security of ALL children in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Last summer entrances at the high school and Halmstad Elementary School were updated A secured entrance that allows each school to closely monitor anyone entering and exiting the building Hillcrestrsquos remodel began this spring and the middle school will follow shortly Jim Falls Stillson and Parkview will begin this summer Southviewrsquos entrance will also be completed as part of the expansion project Features of the secured entrance model are a secured vestibule separate staff and student access to the office nurse office proximity controlled reception area updated sound system and increased exterior visibility n
Preparation for the 2014ndash2015 school year registration is underway High school students will receive a registration packet in the mail by August 1st Middle school registration packets will be available at middle school registration Elementary school students are automatically enrolled in the school they currently attend unless parents notify the school of any changes Elementary information packets will be sent via mail by August 22nd
If you know of any incoming families who would like to attend our district have them call our District Office or the school office to be added to our mailing list
Anyone living outside our district may also be eligible to attend through an open enrollment process
reGistrAtioN for 2014ndash2015
7
hiGh school reGistrAtioN amp iNformAtioNMonday August 11th (for seniors) 900 am ndash 500 pmTuesday August 12th (for juniors) 900 am ndash 500 pmWednesday August 13th (for sophomoresfreshmen) 900 am ndash 500 pmThursday August 14th (for new students by appointment only) 1200 pm ndash 500 pm (Make-up Registration) 600 pm ndash 800 pm
middle school reGistrAtioN amp iNformAtioNTuesday August 12th 100 pm ndash 600 pmWednesday August 13th 200 pm ndash 700 pm
elemeNtArY school ndash welcome BAcK dAY On the first day of school September 2 2014 parents and students will meet their teacher and turn in information packet forms Students will also have their class photograph taken on September 2nd
SafeSchools
for YoUr childrsquos ProtectioN
CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
PUPil serVices ceNterJenny Starck
Executive Director of Instructional Programs1130 Miles Street
7157262785 Ext 3000 n starckjlchipfallsorg
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The Chippewa Falls Area
Unified School District holds an
Aa2 Bond Rating of Excellent CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
AdmiNistrAtiVe officeChad Trowbridge
Executive Director of Business Services1130 Miles Street
7157262417 Ext 1806 n trowbrcmchipfallsorg
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
Questions regarding summer registration or open enrollmentCall 7157201850 Email registrationchipfallsorg Website cfsdchipfallsk12wius
WECANWisconsinEducationCareerAccessNetwork
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTAdministrative Office1130 Miles Street n Chippewa Falls WI 54729
emma mcilquham was the 2013ndash2014 student representative A new student representative is selected each year
what in the world is a ldquolip dubrdquo you ask it is a type of video that combines lip syncing and audio dubbed to make a music video chihi made its lip dub by filming various groups of students representing curricular and co-curricular activities at chihi the groups of students lip synced while listening to a song the original song was then edited out and the original song dubbed over the chihi video check it out ndash itrsquos fun
Jim dimockPresident
Amy masonVice President
staish BuchnerClerk
Pat AllenTreasurer
Jerry smithBoard Member
Peter lehmannBoard Member
melanie sinclair-schaller
Board Member
The School Board members represent and act for the state in providing the district with the kind of education programs and facilities required or permitted by state law The School Board can act officially only in duly authorized and legally held meetings
The School Board members are committed to maintaining an open line of communication with residents of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
The School Board
Anyone who has specific questions relating to board policies or actions should contact the Board of education office at 7157262417 or by mail at chippewa falls Area Unified school district Attn secretary of the Board of education 1130 miles street chippewa falls wi 54729
8
Employment Opportunities
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district uses the wisconsin education career Access Network (wecAN) website for advertising and accepting applications for job vacancies when the district has positions available those vacancies may be found by accessing the wecAN site All applications must be submitted electronically via wecAN Please do not contact building principals
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all provisions of the Americans with disabilities Act with respect to employment and personnel operations the district does not discriminate on the basis of religion race color national origin ancestry age sex marital or parental status physical or mental handicap arrest or conviction record sexual orientation source of income creed membership in the armed forces or any other status protected by law or the fact that an individual is a student
to access the wecAN visit our website atcfsdchipfallsk12wiusemploymentcfm
FIND THE LIP DUB AT cfsdchipfallsk12wiushigh
for more information about the chippewa falls Area Unified school district
check out the Annual Report-Budget Book 2013 or visit our website at cfsdchipfallsk12wius
ANNUALREPORT-BUDGET BOOK
ChiHi produces a Lip Dub
KiNderGArteN2118
first GrAde2200
secoNd GrAde2188
third GrAde2100
foUrth GrAde2219
fifth GrAde2181
CLASS SIZE FACTS
The average class size for the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District kindergarten
through grade 5 is 2168 students This average includes the elementary schools of
Halmstad Hillcrest Jim Falls Parkview Southview and Stillson
Facts as of January 2014
2118
2200
2188
2100
2219
2181
THE CARDINAL LINE published by the chippewa falls Area Unified school district n DISTRICT OFFICE 7157262417 n EMAIL cardinallinechipfallsorg n c fsdchipfallsk12wiusSUPERINTENDENT Dr Brad Saron n PUBLIC RELATIONS Michelle Golden n LAYOUTDESIGN Des Sikowski-Nelson
Van isaccson david Arneberg isaiah strassburg conner Polzin
The balloon reached an altitude of just over 85000 feet traveled 120 miles and reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour finally landing in Lake Petenwell a man-made lake in central Wisconsin From launch to ldquosplash downrdquo the total flight time was over 25 hours The Adams County Sheriff assisted in the water recovery BALLOON SPECIFICS The balloon payload was designed and constructed by the students from start to finish Using a CAD program the students drew the payload and then imported that file to the computerized router in the wood shop The CNC router cut the 15-inch foam board to perfectly fit the electronics in a three-palette layout The electronics included three separate GPS units an event data recorder and a video
camera One of the GPS units was used to send signals over shortwave radio so the students could track the payload A second GPS aka SPOT was used as a backup tracking mechanism in case the shortwave radio failed The third GPS was used to record longitudelatitudealtitude data on an SD memory card along with pressure temperature and light intensity n
5
The Chippewa Falls High-Altitude Balloon Club had its second balloon launch of the year on Friday April 18th at 730 am
To read about the US News amp World Report rankings visitwwwusnewscomeducationbest-high-schoolswisconsinrankingsint=c0b4c1
CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls hiGh school
Rebecca Davis principal735 Terrill Street
7157262406 n davisrrchipfallsorg
Second time Up Up and Away
= 5069
TEACHING STAFF in the chippewa falls Area Unified school district 2013ndash2014
Bachelordegrees
Master DegreesBachelor Degrees
171 181
352 T
OTAL
TEAC
HERS
CHI-HI RANKED BY US NEWS amp WORLD REPORT ndash one of wisconsinrsquos Best and leader in the Nation
ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFFrsquoS FACEBOOKwwwfacebookcom AdamsCountySheriffsOffice
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 take tests in reading and mathematics Students in grades 4 8 and 10 take additional tests in science language arts writing and social studies The reading and mathematics test results are used to measure student achievement in the School Report Cards issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction This year the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District demonstrated gains in both reading and mathematics with marked gains at the elementary level We are proud of the efforts our students and staff have made toward increasing student achievement We also recognize that the WKCE is just one measure used to monitor student achievement The Chippewa Falls School Area Unified District will continue to use these results along with other student learning data to create an instructional plan that will meet the individual needs of our students n
he Wisconsin Knowledge and Concept Examination (WKCE) is a standardized achievement test
administered to all students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 10 The results provide students parents and teachers with information about student attainment of subject-area proficiency information to support curriculum and instructional planning and a measure of accountability for schools and districts
6
Specific learning disability (SLD) means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language spoken or written that may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen think speak read write spell or perform mathematical calculations When someone suspects a student has a SLD a referral for a special education evaluation is made A team which includes the studentrsquos parents conducts the evaluation and decides if the student meets state and federal eligibility criteria for special education
Wisconsinrsquos SLD eligibility rule was revised effective December 1 2010 Before an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team can determine a
student has a SLD it must document the student after intensive intervention demonstrates inadequate achievement and insufficient progress in one or more of the following areas oral expression listening comprehension written expression basic reading skill reading fluency skills reading comprehension mathematics calculation and mathematics problem solving
The IEP team may not identify a student as having SLD if the studentrsquos achievement problems are primarily due to one or more exclusionary factors If the SLD criteria are met the IEP team goes on to determine whether the student needs special education (Wisconsin Legislative Document PI 1135) n
2012ndash13 2013ndash14
50
40
30
20
10
0
385
404
328 361 417
439 463
451
405 445
389
488
397
419 48
6
413
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTwisconsin student Assessment system (wsAs) comparison scores
Percentage of students Proficient or Advanced
READING MATH READING MATH READING MATH READING MATHGrade 10Middle SchoolElementary SchoolDistrict-Wide
CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
AdmiNistrAtiVe officeMichelle Golden
Executive Director of Human Resources and Public Relations1130 Miles Street
7157262417 Ext 1910 n goldenmrchipfallsorg
For more information about Educator Effectiveness in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District please contact Michelle Golden Executive Director of Human Resources and Public Relations
ProGrAms for stUdeNts with
SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIESCO
Nta
CtiN
FOrM
atiO
N chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school districtPUPil serVices ceNter
Christine McMastersExecutive Director of Pupil Services and Special Education
1130 Miles Street7157262785 Ext 3003 n mcmastclchipfallsorg
If you have questions regarding your childrsquos progress in school please contact your childrsquos teacher or guidance counselor for more information
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The Chippewa Falls Area
Unified School District
is debt free
T
Educator Effectiveness (EE) Wisconsinrsquos comprehensive evaluation system for teachers and principals was designed collaboratively by Wisconsin educators and education leaders It is made up of multiple measures of evaluation to balance an educatorrsquos practice with evidence of student achievement EE is designed to support the continuous improvement of educator practice that leads to improved student learning More detailed information about the EE system can be found at the Department of Public Instruction website at eedpiwigov
The EE System completed its second year of pilot testing in 2013ndash14 The system will be implemented statewide beginning in 2014ndash15 The EE System along with the Common Core State Standards and the continuous use of data for school improvement are key initiatives in Wisconsinrsquos effort to improve student learning
In the coming year educators in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District will be preparing to implement the EE system across the district in 2014ndash15 The system will be implemented incrementally with additional measures being added in the coming years The bottom line however is that more professional support for our Districtrsquos educators means better outcomes for the students of Chippewa Falls n
EDUCATOR ACCOUNTABILITY
Wisconsin Knowledge and
Concept Examination
Southview Elementary students and staff will start the school year in a newly updated building Due to a substantial increase in student enrollment Southview is expanding by 25000 square feet and undergoing an extensive remodeling of existing spaces over the summer With the floor plan firmed up the infrastructure of the addition and remodel is now being finalized Communication sessions with the teaching and support staff have garnered input on layout and accommodations to meet student needs The renovations will bring Southview up to three classrooms per grade building-wide updates and updated mechanicals and security The district is extremely proud of the new and updated space which will allow for smaller class sizes n
Southview Expansion
Over the summer the district will be remodeling the main entrances of all elementary buildings and the middle school building One of our main goals is to ensure the safety and security of ALL children in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Last summer entrances at the high school and Halmstad Elementary School were updated A secured entrance that allows each school to closely monitor anyone entering and exiting the building Hillcrestrsquos remodel began this spring and the middle school will follow shortly Jim Falls Stillson and Parkview will begin this summer Southviewrsquos entrance will also be completed as part of the expansion project Features of the secured entrance model are a secured vestibule separate staff and student access to the office nurse office proximity controlled reception area updated sound system and increased exterior visibility n
Preparation for the 2014ndash2015 school year registration is underway High school students will receive a registration packet in the mail by August 1st Middle school registration packets will be available at middle school registration Elementary school students are automatically enrolled in the school they currently attend unless parents notify the school of any changes Elementary information packets will be sent via mail by August 22nd
If you know of any incoming families who would like to attend our district have them call our District Office or the school office to be added to our mailing list
Anyone living outside our district may also be eligible to attend through an open enrollment process
reGistrAtioN for 2014ndash2015
7
hiGh school reGistrAtioN amp iNformAtioNMonday August 11th (for seniors) 900 am ndash 500 pmTuesday August 12th (for juniors) 900 am ndash 500 pmWednesday August 13th (for sophomoresfreshmen) 900 am ndash 500 pmThursday August 14th (for new students by appointment only) 1200 pm ndash 500 pm (Make-up Registration) 600 pm ndash 800 pm
middle school reGistrAtioN amp iNformAtioNTuesday August 12th 100 pm ndash 600 pmWednesday August 13th 200 pm ndash 700 pm
elemeNtArY school ndash welcome BAcK dAY On the first day of school September 2 2014 parents and students will meet their teacher and turn in information packet forms Students will also have their class photograph taken on September 2nd
SafeSchools
for YoUr childrsquos ProtectioN
CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
PUPil serVices ceNterJenny Starck
Executive Director of Instructional Programs1130 Miles Street
7157262785 Ext 3000 n starckjlchipfallsorg
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The Chippewa Falls Area
Unified School District holds an
Aa2 Bond Rating of Excellent CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
AdmiNistrAtiVe officeChad Trowbridge
Executive Director of Business Services1130 Miles Street
7157262417 Ext 1806 n trowbrcmchipfallsorg
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
Questions regarding summer registration or open enrollmentCall 7157201850 Email registrationchipfallsorg Website cfsdchipfallsk12wius
WECANWisconsinEducationCareerAccessNetwork
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTAdministrative Office1130 Miles Street n Chippewa Falls WI 54729
emma mcilquham was the 2013ndash2014 student representative A new student representative is selected each year
what in the world is a ldquolip dubrdquo you ask it is a type of video that combines lip syncing and audio dubbed to make a music video chihi made its lip dub by filming various groups of students representing curricular and co-curricular activities at chihi the groups of students lip synced while listening to a song the original song was then edited out and the original song dubbed over the chihi video check it out ndash itrsquos fun
Jim dimockPresident
Amy masonVice President
staish BuchnerClerk
Pat AllenTreasurer
Jerry smithBoard Member
Peter lehmannBoard Member
melanie sinclair-schaller
Board Member
The School Board members represent and act for the state in providing the district with the kind of education programs and facilities required or permitted by state law The School Board can act officially only in duly authorized and legally held meetings
The School Board members are committed to maintaining an open line of communication with residents of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
The School Board
Anyone who has specific questions relating to board policies or actions should contact the Board of education office at 7157262417 or by mail at chippewa falls Area Unified school district Attn secretary of the Board of education 1130 miles street chippewa falls wi 54729
8
Employment Opportunities
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district uses the wisconsin education career Access Network (wecAN) website for advertising and accepting applications for job vacancies when the district has positions available those vacancies may be found by accessing the wecAN site All applications must be submitted electronically via wecAN Please do not contact building principals
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all provisions of the Americans with disabilities Act with respect to employment and personnel operations the district does not discriminate on the basis of religion race color national origin ancestry age sex marital or parental status physical or mental handicap arrest or conviction record sexual orientation source of income creed membership in the armed forces or any other status protected by law or the fact that an individual is a student
to access the wecAN visit our website atcfsdchipfallsk12wiusemploymentcfm
FIND THE LIP DUB AT cfsdchipfallsk12wiushigh
for more information about the chippewa falls Area Unified school district
check out the Annual Report-Budget Book 2013 or visit our website at cfsdchipfallsk12wius
ANNUALREPORT-BUDGET BOOK
ChiHi produces a Lip Dub
KiNderGArteN2118
first GrAde2200
secoNd GrAde2188
third GrAde2100
foUrth GrAde2219
fifth GrAde2181
CLASS SIZE FACTS
The average class size for the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District kindergarten
through grade 5 is 2168 students This average includes the elementary schools of
Halmstad Hillcrest Jim Falls Parkview Southview and Stillson
Facts as of January 2014
2118
2200
2188
2100
2219
2181
THE CARDINAL LINE published by the chippewa falls Area Unified school district n DISTRICT OFFICE 7157262417 n EMAIL cardinallinechipfallsorg n c fsdchipfallsk12wiusSUPERINTENDENT Dr Brad Saron n PUBLIC RELATIONS Michelle Golden n LAYOUTDESIGN Des Sikowski-Nelson
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 take tests in reading and mathematics Students in grades 4 8 and 10 take additional tests in science language arts writing and social studies The reading and mathematics test results are used to measure student achievement in the School Report Cards issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction This year the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District demonstrated gains in both reading and mathematics with marked gains at the elementary level We are proud of the efforts our students and staff have made toward increasing student achievement We also recognize that the WKCE is just one measure used to monitor student achievement The Chippewa Falls School Area Unified District will continue to use these results along with other student learning data to create an instructional plan that will meet the individual needs of our students n
he Wisconsin Knowledge and Concept Examination (WKCE) is a standardized achievement test
administered to all students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 10 The results provide students parents and teachers with information about student attainment of subject-area proficiency information to support curriculum and instructional planning and a measure of accountability for schools and districts
6
Specific learning disability (SLD) means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language spoken or written that may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen think speak read write spell or perform mathematical calculations When someone suspects a student has a SLD a referral for a special education evaluation is made A team which includes the studentrsquos parents conducts the evaluation and decides if the student meets state and federal eligibility criteria for special education
Wisconsinrsquos SLD eligibility rule was revised effective December 1 2010 Before an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team can determine a
student has a SLD it must document the student after intensive intervention demonstrates inadequate achievement and insufficient progress in one or more of the following areas oral expression listening comprehension written expression basic reading skill reading fluency skills reading comprehension mathematics calculation and mathematics problem solving
The IEP team may not identify a student as having SLD if the studentrsquos achievement problems are primarily due to one or more exclusionary factors If the SLD criteria are met the IEP team goes on to determine whether the student needs special education (Wisconsin Legislative Document PI 1135) n
2012ndash13 2013ndash14
50
40
30
20
10
0
385
404
328 361 417
439 463
451
405 445
389
488
397
419 48
6
413
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTwisconsin student Assessment system (wsAs) comparison scores
Percentage of students Proficient or Advanced
READING MATH READING MATH READING MATH READING MATHGrade 10Middle SchoolElementary SchoolDistrict-Wide
CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
AdmiNistrAtiVe officeMichelle Golden
Executive Director of Human Resources and Public Relations1130 Miles Street
7157262417 Ext 1910 n goldenmrchipfallsorg
For more information about Educator Effectiveness in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District please contact Michelle Golden Executive Director of Human Resources and Public Relations
ProGrAms for stUdeNts with
SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIESCO
Nta
CtiN
FOrM
atiO
N chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school districtPUPil serVices ceNter
Christine McMastersExecutive Director of Pupil Services and Special Education
1130 Miles Street7157262785 Ext 3003 n mcmastclchipfallsorg
If you have questions regarding your childrsquos progress in school please contact your childrsquos teacher or guidance counselor for more information
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The Chippewa Falls Area
Unified School District
is debt free
T
Educator Effectiveness (EE) Wisconsinrsquos comprehensive evaluation system for teachers and principals was designed collaboratively by Wisconsin educators and education leaders It is made up of multiple measures of evaluation to balance an educatorrsquos practice with evidence of student achievement EE is designed to support the continuous improvement of educator practice that leads to improved student learning More detailed information about the EE system can be found at the Department of Public Instruction website at eedpiwigov
The EE System completed its second year of pilot testing in 2013ndash14 The system will be implemented statewide beginning in 2014ndash15 The EE System along with the Common Core State Standards and the continuous use of data for school improvement are key initiatives in Wisconsinrsquos effort to improve student learning
In the coming year educators in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District will be preparing to implement the EE system across the district in 2014ndash15 The system will be implemented incrementally with additional measures being added in the coming years The bottom line however is that more professional support for our Districtrsquos educators means better outcomes for the students of Chippewa Falls n
EDUCATOR ACCOUNTABILITY
Wisconsin Knowledge and
Concept Examination
Southview Elementary students and staff will start the school year in a newly updated building Due to a substantial increase in student enrollment Southview is expanding by 25000 square feet and undergoing an extensive remodeling of existing spaces over the summer With the floor plan firmed up the infrastructure of the addition and remodel is now being finalized Communication sessions with the teaching and support staff have garnered input on layout and accommodations to meet student needs The renovations will bring Southview up to three classrooms per grade building-wide updates and updated mechanicals and security The district is extremely proud of the new and updated space which will allow for smaller class sizes n
Southview Expansion
Over the summer the district will be remodeling the main entrances of all elementary buildings and the middle school building One of our main goals is to ensure the safety and security of ALL children in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Last summer entrances at the high school and Halmstad Elementary School were updated A secured entrance that allows each school to closely monitor anyone entering and exiting the building Hillcrestrsquos remodel began this spring and the middle school will follow shortly Jim Falls Stillson and Parkview will begin this summer Southviewrsquos entrance will also be completed as part of the expansion project Features of the secured entrance model are a secured vestibule separate staff and student access to the office nurse office proximity controlled reception area updated sound system and increased exterior visibility n
Preparation for the 2014ndash2015 school year registration is underway High school students will receive a registration packet in the mail by August 1st Middle school registration packets will be available at middle school registration Elementary school students are automatically enrolled in the school they currently attend unless parents notify the school of any changes Elementary information packets will be sent via mail by August 22nd
If you know of any incoming families who would like to attend our district have them call our District Office or the school office to be added to our mailing list
Anyone living outside our district may also be eligible to attend through an open enrollment process
reGistrAtioN for 2014ndash2015
7
hiGh school reGistrAtioN amp iNformAtioNMonday August 11th (for seniors) 900 am ndash 500 pmTuesday August 12th (for juniors) 900 am ndash 500 pmWednesday August 13th (for sophomoresfreshmen) 900 am ndash 500 pmThursday August 14th (for new students by appointment only) 1200 pm ndash 500 pm (Make-up Registration) 600 pm ndash 800 pm
middle school reGistrAtioN amp iNformAtioNTuesday August 12th 100 pm ndash 600 pmWednesday August 13th 200 pm ndash 700 pm
elemeNtArY school ndash welcome BAcK dAY On the first day of school September 2 2014 parents and students will meet their teacher and turn in information packet forms Students will also have their class photograph taken on September 2nd
SafeSchools
for YoUr childrsquos ProtectioN
CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
PUPil serVices ceNterJenny Starck
Executive Director of Instructional Programs1130 Miles Street
7157262785 Ext 3000 n starckjlchipfallsorg
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The Chippewa Falls Area
Unified School District holds an
Aa2 Bond Rating of Excellent CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
AdmiNistrAtiVe officeChad Trowbridge
Executive Director of Business Services1130 Miles Street
7157262417 Ext 1806 n trowbrcmchipfallsorg
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
Questions regarding summer registration or open enrollmentCall 7157201850 Email registrationchipfallsorg Website cfsdchipfallsk12wius
WECANWisconsinEducationCareerAccessNetwork
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTAdministrative Office1130 Miles Street n Chippewa Falls WI 54729
emma mcilquham was the 2013ndash2014 student representative A new student representative is selected each year
what in the world is a ldquolip dubrdquo you ask it is a type of video that combines lip syncing and audio dubbed to make a music video chihi made its lip dub by filming various groups of students representing curricular and co-curricular activities at chihi the groups of students lip synced while listening to a song the original song was then edited out and the original song dubbed over the chihi video check it out ndash itrsquos fun
Jim dimockPresident
Amy masonVice President
staish BuchnerClerk
Pat AllenTreasurer
Jerry smithBoard Member
Peter lehmannBoard Member
melanie sinclair-schaller
Board Member
The School Board members represent and act for the state in providing the district with the kind of education programs and facilities required or permitted by state law The School Board can act officially only in duly authorized and legally held meetings
The School Board members are committed to maintaining an open line of communication with residents of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
The School Board
Anyone who has specific questions relating to board policies or actions should contact the Board of education office at 7157262417 or by mail at chippewa falls Area Unified school district Attn secretary of the Board of education 1130 miles street chippewa falls wi 54729
8
Employment Opportunities
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district uses the wisconsin education career Access Network (wecAN) website for advertising and accepting applications for job vacancies when the district has positions available those vacancies may be found by accessing the wecAN site All applications must be submitted electronically via wecAN Please do not contact building principals
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all provisions of the Americans with disabilities Act with respect to employment and personnel operations the district does not discriminate on the basis of religion race color national origin ancestry age sex marital or parental status physical or mental handicap arrest or conviction record sexual orientation source of income creed membership in the armed forces or any other status protected by law or the fact that an individual is a student
to access the wecAN visit our website atcfsdchipfallsk12wiusemploymentcfm
FIND THE LIP DUB AT cfsdchipfallsk12wiushigh
for more information about the chippewa falls Area Unified school district
check out the Annual Report-Budget Book 2013 or visit our website at cfsdchipfallsk12wius
ANNUALREPORT-BUDGET BOOK
ChiHi produces a Lip Dub
KiNderGArteN2118
first GrAde2200
secoNd GrAde2188
third GrAde2100
foUrth GrAde2219
fifth GrAde2181
CLASS SIZE FACTS
The average class size for the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District kindergarten
through grade 5 is 2168 students This average includes the elementary schools of
Halmstad Hillcrest Jim Falls Parkview Southview and Stillson
Facts as of January 2014
2118
2200
2188
2100
2219
2181
THE CARDINAL LINE published by the chippewa falls Area Unified school district n DISTRICT OFFICE 7157262417 n EMAIL cardinallinechipfallsorg n c fsdchipfallsk12wiusSUPERINTENDENT Dr Brad Saron n PUBLIC RELATIONS Michelle Golden n LAYOUTDESIGN Des Sikowski-Nelson
Southview Elementary students and staff will start the school year in a newly updated building Due to a substantial increase in student enrollment Southview is expanding by 25000 square feet and undergoing an extensive remodeling of existing spaces over the summer With the floor plan firmed up the infrastructure of the addition and remodel is now being finalized Communication sessions with the teaching and support staff have garnered input on layout and accommodations to meet student needs The renovations will bring Southview up to three classrooms per grade building-wide updates and updated mechanicals and security The district is extremely proud of the new and updated space which will allow for smaller class sizes n
Southview Expansion
Over the summer the district will be remodeling the main entrances of all elementary buildings and the middle school building One of our main goals is to ensure the safety and security of ALL children in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Last summer entrances at the high school and Halmstad Elementary School were updated A secured entrance that allows each school to closely monitor anyone entering and exiting the building Hillcrestrsquos remodel began this spring and the middle school will follow shortly Jim Falls Stillson and Parkview will begin this summer Southviewrsquos entrance will also be completed as part of the expansion project Features of the secured entrance model are a secured vestibule separate staff and student access to the office nurse office proximity controlled reception area updated sound system and increased exterior visibility n
Preparation for the 2014ndash2015 school year registration is underway High school students will receive a registration packet in the mail by August 1st Middle school registration packets will be available at middle school registration Elementary school students are automatically enrolled in the school they currently attend unless parents notify the school of any changes Elementary information packets will be sent via mail by August 22nd
If you know of any incoming families who would like to attend our district have them call our District Office or the school office to be added to our mailing list
Anyone living outside our district may also be eligible to attend through an open enrollment process
reGistrAtioN for 2014ndash2015
7
hiGh school reGistrAtioN amp iNformAtioNMonday August 11th (for seniors) 900 am ndash 500 pmTuesday August 12th (for juniors) 900 am ndash 500 pmWednesday August 13th (for sophomoresfreshmen) 900 am ndash 500 pmThursday August 14th (for new students by appointment only) 1200 pm ndash 500 pm (Make-up Registration) 600 pm ndash 800 pm
middle school reGistrAtioN amp iNformAtioNTuesday August 12th 100 pm ndash 600 pmWednesday August 13th 200 pm ndash 700 pm
elemeNtArY school ndash welcome BAcK dAY On the first day of school September 2 2014 parents and students will meet their teacher and turn in information packet forms Students will also have their class photograph taken on September 2nd
SafeSchools
for YoUr childrsquos ProtectioN
CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
PUPil serVices ceNterJenny Starck
Executive Director of Instructional Programs1130 Miles Street
7157262785 Ext 3000 n starckjlchipfallsorg
fiscAl PoiNt of Pride
The Chippewa Falls Area
Unified School District holds an
Aa2 Bond Rating of Excellent CON
taCt
iNFO
rMat
iON chiPPewA fAlls AreA UNified school district
AdmiNistrAtiVe officeChad Trowbridge
Executive Director of Business Services1130 Miles Street
7157262417 Ext 1806 n trowbrcmchipfallsorg
N e w s f r o m t h e C h i p p e w a F a l l s A r e A U N i f i e d s c h o o l D i s t r i C t | s U m m e r 2 0 1 4
Questions regarding summer registration or open enrollmentCall 7157201850 Email registrationchipfallsorg Website cfsdchipfallsk12wius
WECANWisconsinEducationCareerAccessNetwork
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTAdministrative Office1130 Miles Street n Chippewa Falls WI 54729
emma mcilquham was the 2013ndash2014 student representative A new student representative is selected each year
what in the world is a ldquolip dubrdquo you ask it is a type of video that combines lip syncing and audio dubbed to make a music video chihi made its lip dub by filming various groups of students representing curricular and co-curricular activities at chihi the groups of students lip synced while listening to a song the original song was then edited out and the original song dubbed over the chihi video check it out ndash itrsquos fun
Jim dimockPresident
Amy masonVice President
staish BuchnerClerk
Pat AllenTreasurer
Jerry smithBoard Member
Peter lehmannBoard Member
melanie sinclair-schaller
Board Member
The School Board members represent and act for the state in providing the district with the kind of education programs and facilities required or permitted by state law The School Board can act officially only in duly authorized and legally held meetings
The School Board members are committed to maintaining an open line of communication with residents of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
The School Board
Anyone who has specific questions relating to board policies or actions should contact the Board of education office at 7157262417 or by mail at chippewa falls Area Unified school district Attn secretary of the Board of education 1130 miles street chippewa falls wi 54729
8
Employment Opportunities
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district uses the wisconsin education career Access Network (wecAN) website for advertising and accepting applications for job vacancies when the district has positions available those vacancies may be found by accessing the wecAN site All applications must be submitted electronically via wecAN Please do not contact building principals
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all provisions of the Americans with disabilities Act with respect to employment and personnel operations the district does not discriminate on the basis of religion race color national origin ancestry age sex marital or parental status physical or mental handicap arrest or conviction record sexual orientation source of income creed membership in the armed forces or any other status protected by law or the fact that an individual is a student
to access the wecAN visit our website atcfsdchipfallsk12wiusemploymentcfm
FIND THE LIP DUB AT cfsdchipfallsk12wiushigh
for more information about the chippewa falls Area Unified school district
check out the Annual Report-Budget Book 2013 or visit our website at cfsdchipfallsk12wius
ANNUALREPORT-BUDGET BOOK
ChiHi produces a Lip Dub
KiNderGArteN2118
first GrAde2200
secoNd GrAde2188
third GrAde2100
foUrth GrAde2219
fifth GrAde2181
CLASS SIZE FACTS
The average class size for the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District kindergarten
through grade 5 is 2168 students This average includes the elementary schools of
Halmstad Hillcrest Jim Falls Parkview Southview and Stillson
Facts as of January 2014
2118
2200
2188
2100
2219
2181
THE CARDINAL LINE published by the chippewa falls Area Unified school district n DISTRICT OFFICE 7157262417 n EMAIL cardinallinechipfallsorg n c fsdchipfallsk12wiusSUPERINTENDENT Dr Brad Saron n PUBLIC RELATIONS Michelle Golden n LAYOUTDESIGN Des Sikowski-Nelson
WECANWisconsinEducationCareerAccessNetwork
CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTAdministrative Office1130 Miles Street n Chippewa Falls WI 54729
emma mcilquham was the 2013ndash2014 student representative A new student representative is selected each year
what in the world is a ldquolip dubrdquo you ask it is a type of video that combines lip syncing and audio dubbed to make a music video chihi made its lip dub by filming various groups of students representing curricular and co-curricular activities at chihi the groups of students lip synced while listening to a song the original song was then edited out and the original song dubbed over the chihi video check it out ndash itrsquos fun
Jim dimockPresident
Amy masonVice President
staish BuchnerClerk
Pat AllenTreasurer
Jerry smithBoard Member
Peter lehmannBoard Member
melanie sinclair-schaller
Board Member
The School Board members represent and act for the state in providing the district with the kind of education programs and facilities required or permitted by state law The School Board can act officially only in duly authorized and legally held meetings
The School Board members are committed to maintaining an open line of communication with residents of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
The School Board
Anyone who has specific questions relating to board policies or actions should contact the Board of education office at 7157262417 or by mail at chippewa falls Area Unified school district Attn secretary of the Board of education 1130 miles street chippewa falls wi 54729
8
Employment Opportunities
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district uses the wisconsin education career Access Network (wecAN) website for advertising and accepting applications for job vacancies when the district has positions available those vacancies may be found by accessing the wecAN site All applications must be submitted electronically via wecAN Please do not contact building principals
the chippewa falls Area Unified school district is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all provisions of the Americans with disabilities Act with respect to employment and personnel operations the district does not discriminate on the basis of religion race color national origin ancestry age sex marital or parental status physical or mental handicap arrest or conviction record sexual orientation source of income creed membership in the armed forces or any other status protected by law or the fact that an individual is a student
to access the wecAN visit our website atcfsdchipfallsk12wiusemploymentcfm
FIND THE LIP DUB AT cfsdchipfallsk12wiushigh
for more information about the chippewa falls Area Unified school district
check out the Annual Report-Budget Book 2013 or visit our website at cfsdchipfallsk12wius
ANNUALREPORT-BUDGET BOOK
ChiHi produces a Lip Dub
KiNderGArteN2118
first GrAde2200
secoNd GrAde2188
third GrAde2100
foUrth GrAde2219
fifth GrAde2181
CLASS SIZE FACTS
The average class size for the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District kindergarten
through grade 5 is 2168 students This average includes the elementary schools of
Halmstad Hillcrest Jim Falls Parkview Southview and Stillson
Facts as of January 2014
2118
2200
2188
2100
2219
2181
THE CARDINAL LINE published by the chippewa falls Area Unified school district n DISTRICT OFFICE 7157262417 n EMAIL cardinallinechipfallsorg n c fsdchipfallsk12wiusSUPERINTENDENT Dr Brad Saron n PUBLIC RELATIONS Michelle Golden n LAYOUTDESIGN Des Sikowski-Nelson
