Hartland-Lakeside Community Connection February 2024 Newsletter

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

FEBRUARY 2024

District Ranks 5th In The State For Highest Scores!

Hartland-Lakeside is an exceptional place to learn, earning a Top 1% Rating in Wisconsin! This fall, Wisconsin DPI announced that the Hartland-Lakeside School District is the 5th highest-scoring district in the state for the 202223 school year, earning a 93.2 overall score and a Significantly Exceeds Expectations rating on the School Report Card. The district's continued success is a result of the hard work and dedication of the highly qualified staff, hard-working students, and supportive families and community.

Superintendent Tina Vogelmann shared that this remarkable accomplishment reflects the tireless efforts of our staff and students, who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to academic excellence. Our district takes great pride in being recognized for this academic achievement, which is a direct result of our deep-rooted commitment to fostering an environment of learning and innovation. Our teachers and staff work tirelessly to provide students with the necessary tools and resources that enable them to reach their full potential and achieve their academic goals. We remain fully committed to maintaining our position as one of the highest-performing districts in the state. Our dedication to fostering an environment of learning and innovation, combined with an unwavering focus on academic excellence, will remain our driving force.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION Outstanding Achievements at Regional Math Meet We are thrilled to announce the amazing success of our 5th-6th and 7th-8th grade math teams. Both of our teams took home first place at the Whitewater Regional Math Meet in January, competing against students from thirty different school districts.

Furthermore, our teams qualified for the state math meet at Edgewood College in Madison this May. Our students' individual accomplishments were equally impressive, as several of them also earned awards.

These include a 1st place individual 8th-grade score, 1st place individual 7th-grade score, 2nd place individual 7th-grade score, 1st place individual 6th-grade score, 2nd place individual 6th-grade score, and 1st place individual 5th-grade score. We are incredibly proud of our students and look forward to cheering them on at the state competition.

BUILDING ADVANCED MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 3rd-5th Grade Math Scores Advanced Proficient

71.3%

73.6%

51.1%

49.5%

20.2%

24.1%

2021-22

2022-23

6th-8th Grade Math Scores Advanced Proficient 80.6%

81.7%

51.6%

46.0%

29.0% 29.0%

35.7% 35.7%

2021-22

2022-23

Math is everywhere in our world, especially in the classrooms at Hartland-Lakeside School District!

We are in our 2nd year of the Illustrative Math Curriculum (IM) for grades K-6 and will be implementing IM in the 7th and 8th grades next school year. If you walk into a math classroom, you will hear students doing much of the talking.

Students are working together to solve rigorous, relevant problems that require deep critical thinking skills. You will hear students using mathematical vocabulary, questioning each other, and explaining their thinking and strategies to each other and to the class. The teacher facilitates this thinking by continually questioning and pushing student thinking even further. Teachers connect strategies so that all students can make sense of math concepts through this problem solving. Students are taking ownership of their learning and becoming independent problem solvers. They come away beaming with confidence in pride!

Our middle school students continue to make remarkable progress in mathematics, thanks to our exceptional math teachers and the challenging and rigorous mathematics curriculum. Our math instruction is designed to incorporate advanced skills, enabling students to explore and master intricate mathematical concepts with ease. By presenting complex concepts in an engaging manner, students develop a profound understanding of mathematical principles, which helps build a solid foundation for their future academic and professional pursuits.

Students at the middle school can also take an advanced mathematics class on-site. Our geometry class is co-taught with a mathematics teacher from Arrowhead High School. Students receive high school credit from Arrowhead High School upon successful completion the class.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION DISTRICT FINANCES We strive during the budget process to be fiscally responsible as well as always consider the District's mission, “to provide a diverse and dynamic educational program that meets the unique learning styles of all students.” For the 2023/24 school year, HartlandLakeside was able to under levy by $200,000 without impacting the teaching model for our students. As a result, the District's total School Levy was $8,257,617 and was able to keep the School Mill Rate low at $3.34.

The Board of Education, along with the Administrative team, knows the importance of having a sound budget that supports the quality education provided by the District. The budget's top priority is strong academic programming, valuable support services as well as co-curricular opportunities for all of the HartlandLakeside students.

The total budget for Fund 10 (general) for the 2023/24 school year is $15,902,522 and is broken into the categories shared in the chart. Almost 80% of the budget goes directly to programs.

UNLOCKING THE MAGIC OF LITERACY Discover how Hartland-Lakeside's daily literacy routine instills confidence in our students, empowering them to excel academically and beyond.

There is a remarkable sense of pride as you walk through the literacy classrooms in the Hartland-Lakeside School District. Students and staff are engaging in new and exciting learning daily. Here are some of the highlights from the first trimester.

Kindergarteners announced, "We are Readers!" as they paraded around the school holding their favorite emergent story books. Classes celebrated the end of their first reading unit by visiting the Hartland Public Library where students used their library cards to check out books for the first time on their own. They continue their reading journey by learning to blend and segment CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words and applying those skills to small readers.

Third graders put the final touches on their narrative writing pieces and traveled to Hartland North to share their writing with the second graders. Students partnered up to share their pieces with each other and provided compliments and feedback to make their writing even stronger.

Both grade levels have moved into a nonfiction writing unit where they can share their expertise on specific topics of interest.

Sixth through eighth graders have enjoyed digging deep into character analysis while discussing their ideas and interpretations in book clubs.

Conversations have been lively and have involved a variety of debates around the grown ideas. Students engage in a speed dating format that allows students to synthesize information across texts and create a lot of fun!

COMMUNITY CONNECTION SUPPORTING THE ARTS IN EDUCATION

At Hartland-Lakeside, we strongly believe that a comprehensive education is incomplete without the arts. That's why we provide our students with a wide range of artistic experiences, including classes in vocal and instrumental music, band, art, theater, and stage crew. By exploring these different forms of expression, our students gain a deeper appreciation for the world around them and develop valuable skills that will serve them well in whatever paths they choose to pursue.

CLUBS AND ATHLETICS

The District provides a diverse range of extracurricular clubs and athletic activities to our students in grades 4K-8th. These activities are not only a platform for students to display their unique skills but also an opportunity to foster a sense of community and belonging among them.

For information on School Board meetings, notices, agendas, and Spring Elections, please visit the Board tab at hartlake.org.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR The Open Enrollment Program offers parents the chance to apply for their children's admission to a public school that's outside their resident school district. Applications for open enrollment for the academic year 202425 will be accepted from February 5, 2024, until April 30, 2024, until 4:00 pm. To apply, please visit https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment during the application period.

Hartland-Lakeside is welcoming families from the community who are interested in learning more about our district and are considering enrolling their children through open enrollment. We want to showcase the rigorous, engaging, nurturing, and top-notch learning environment that our students experience. You are invited to join us for a parent information night.

The event will take place at North Shore Middle School, Multi-Purpose Room, 800 E. North Shore Drive, Hartland, on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

Please scan the barcode to let us know you will be joining us. We are excited about the prospect of meeting you and sharing all of the great things taking place at Hartland-Lakeside!

LAKESIDE ACADEMY Lakeside Academy is our 100% self-funded childcare center located at Hartland South Elementary, serving children aged six weeks to four years old. This year marked our fourth anniversary, and we were excited to see our first group of children move on to 4K after having been through every classroom in our center. We also offer both before and after school programs, as well as 4K wraparound programs that have continued to grow in popularity. At Lakeside Academy, we currently have 86 children enrolled, with a daily licensed capacity of 52 students. In addition, our 4K wrap and K-5th before and after school programs are currently serving 163 children. Our teachers work tirelessly to provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming for all children, which focuses on growing their skills through play, creative exploration, and large group experiences. Recently, we have started an exciting project on our playground. We are constructing a new sand and exploration area, as well as several playhouse structures. We also recently enjoyed a reading and activity session with our Hartland South 5th-grade buddies!

Come and see what makes us different from other schools.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTION HARTLAND-LAKESIDE PARTNERS WITH THE COMMUNITY TO HONOR VETERANS AND SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES

North Shore Middle School Student Council, with the support of their fellow students and families, collected over 1000 non-perishable food items for the Yule Feed Drive. Our school community has set an inspiring example of kindness and generosity, reminding us that even small acts of kindness can make a difference in the lives of others.

North Shore Middle School hosted its annual Veterans Day Assembly for students, families, and the community.

Hartland North and South Elementary School students personalized over 100 pillowcases for Operation Gratitude for deployed service members to show our appreciation for their service to our country.

HARTLAND-LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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