Green Bay Area Public School District

June 21, 2019

Summer Library ProgramMany of our school libraries are open this summer! At the library, children can sign up for the Brown County LibraryReading program, participate in story time, create something at the makerspace stations and enjoy other fun learningactivities. Everyone is welcome. Visit gbaps.org for more details.

Safe Walk & Bike Plan ApprovedA new Safe Walk & Bike Plan has been approved for the residents of Green Bay. The Safe Routes Project is a jointeffort between the Green Bay Area Public School District and the City of Green Bay. The purpose of the initiative is toempower adults and children of all ability levels throughout Green Bay to make walking and biking part of their dailyroutines, and enable them to get to school and other local destinations in a safe and equitable way. The Safe Walk &Bike Plan was unanimously approved by the City of Green Bay Planning Commission, the City of Green Bay CommonCouncil and the Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education. A press conference was held on June 19 toprovide an overview of the plan and announce next steps.

Safe Routes Project consultant Toole DesignGroup drafted the plan based on feedback fromGreen Bay community members. Members of theSafe Routes team and advisory committeecollaborated with Toole Design Group to gatherdata and input from local businesses,neighborhood associations, community members,parents, students and other stakeholders.

More information about the Safe Routes Projectcan be found here. Pictured from left to right: DaveHansen (City of Green Bay Traffic Engineer),Stephanie Hummel (City of Green Bay Planner),Jenny Hefferan (Toole Design Group SeniorLandscape Architect), Natalie Bomstad (WelloExecutive Director), Dr. Michelle Langenfeld(GBAPS Superintendent), Eric Genrich (City ofGreen Bay Mayor) and Jeremy Wildenberg (GBAPS Transportation Manager).

A Year in Review: 2018-19

Summer has officially begun! Here are some memories from each school from the 2018-19 school year. Thank you fortaking this educational journey with us!

Superintendent's Corner

As another school year comes to aclose, I had the privilege to speak atseven graduation ceremonies this year.Green Bay Area Public Schoolsgraduated more than 1,300 seniors fromEast, West, Preble and Southwest HighSchools; John Dewey Academy ofLearning; and Dr. Rosa Minoka-HillSchool. Together the graduates earnedmore than $5 million in scholarships. Weare looking forward to learning about themany contributions and positive impacteach of these unique individuals will haveon the world. We hope that many decideto eventually make Green Bay theirpermanent home.

The seventh graduating class I spoke towas the Early Learning Center’s Class of

2031. Like all graduations, the celebration in many ways mirrored the graduation ceremonies with our high schoolseniors. Parents and family members were in attendance, many bearing gifts. Students were dressed up and someeven wore caps and gowns. However, perhaps the biggest similarity was the pride of accomplishment in the faces ofparents, family members, students and educators. Graduations are significant milestones that are worthy of pride andcelebration.

All of these events are important reminders that in the busy world we live in, we need moments like these to stop andrecognize the significant efforts of everyone involved. Raising and educating students to be successful graduates thatare college, career and community ready is not only hard work, but also takes significant resources and the support ofan entire community.

I’d like to extend my thanks to all of you for your efforts in supporting the graduating class of 2019 as well as our futuregraduates. Together, we are making a difference.

Thank you,

Dr. Michelle S. Langenfeld

Superintendent of Schools & Learning

Summer School

Summer School Elementary Dates

June 17 - July 19 (4th of July week off)

Summer School Secondary Dates

June 17 - August 16 (4th of July week off)

Visit gbaps.org for more summer school information.

Summer Food Program Offers Free Meals throughout Summer Break

The Summer Food Service Program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides nutritiousmeals to children during the summer. Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under. Personsover 18 years of age who are determined by a state or local public educational agency to be mentally or physicallydisabled and who also participate in a public or private non-profit school program during the regular school year mayreceive free meals as well.

Visit the Food Service website for a list of serving times at our schools and parks.

Summer Opportunities

Looking for fun events and opportunities that may be of interest to you or your child this summer? Check out theDistrict's Parent Backpack webpage.

Superintendent's Art Gallery

On May 15, students from the District had their artwork featured in the annual Superintendent's Art Gallery at theDistrict Office Building. Only one piece of art from each school is chosen for this event. Congratulations to all thestudents that participated!

Celebrating Our Values: Excellence, Equity, Engagement

Equity: The District received a $3 million grant to expand the number of students able to take part in the fullday Head Start Program. Research suggests that having high quality, full day school is particularlyimportant for low-income children to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

Engagement: On May 21, Preble High School held their 3rd annual Service Recognition Day to honorstudents who have committed to serving our country in a branch of service.

Excellence: On May 21, four seniors in the City Stadium Automotive program at East High School werecelebrated for earning 100+ college credits to attend NWTC next school year. Learn more.

Diversity Leadership Institute

June 23 - 28, 2019

For students entering grades 9-12. All activities and programs are designed to focus on mind, body and spirit.Participants will be provided with practical skills, tools and strategies for addressing complex and challenging issuesrelated to diversity, power, privilege, leadership and more. Learn more.

Smart Cow Yogurt Bar Fundraisers

2018-19

Please consider visiting Smart Cow Yogurt Bar this school year to support our schools. Opportunities to supportschools at the West Green Bay location. Opportunities to support schools at the East Green Bay location.

Upcoming Events & Opportunities

It is the policy of the Green Bay Area Public School District to be a nondiscriminatory on the basis of sex; race; religion;national origin; ancestry; creed; pregnancy; marital or parental status; sexual orientation; or physical, mental emotional or

learning disability in their education programs and activities and also employment practices. Direct inquiries to Equity Office,Green Bay Area Public Schools, PO Box 23387, Green Bay, WI 54304, 920-272-7611.

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