District Administrator's Message 
Happy New Year!
As we proceed through the month of January we continue to reflect on where we have been and where we are headed. In that spirit, we have set aside three evenings as Special Board Meetings to monitor the goals within our Strategic Plan. The first session will take place at the District Office on Monday, January 27 as we review the goal of Maximizing Student Achievement. We will begin at 6:00, and all are welcome to attend. Here we will share data that allows us to identify practices that have been successful in helping students achieve at high levels. Elementary, middle and high school staff members will assist with this presentation, and they will be available for questions. Successes will be celebrated and challenges identified and addressed in a way that will help us to work to continuously improve in an effort to ensure success for all students. If you aren't able to join us for this meeting, a progress report will be posted to the District's website to provide you the opportunity to stay updated on how we are doing. Thank you, in advance, to all who will be helping to share this important information.
Kathleen Gwidt, Ph.D.
District Administrator
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Many Thanks!
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Transportation Department
Special thanks go out to Mark Miles and all of our bus drivers for their additional efforts that have allowed us to maintain schedules as safely as possible during this challenging winter weather.
Show Choirs
Thank you to our Middle School and High School Show Choirs for the impressive performance on Sunday, January 5. If you missed this presentation, mark your calendars for the Show Choir Invitational on February 1.
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Dates to Note
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Child Development Days
Call Linda at 982-8447 to register for Child Development Days on Friday, January 17 from 1:00-6:00. This free screening opportunity is available for children ages 2 1/2 - 4 who reside in the District.
Bulldogs of Character in the
Community
The next meeting will take place at Lincoln Elementary School on Monday, January 20 at 5:00. Hope to see you there!
Intermediate/Middle School Spelling Bee
The High School auditorium will host this event at 6:00 January 23. Check your school calendars and district website for other events that celebrate the talents of New London students.
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Wisconsin's Winter
Take note: Potential for make-up days
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We are definitely experiencing the best and worst of Wisconsin's winter. Mother Nature didn't give us much choice other than to close school on January 6 and 7 due to extreme cold temperatures and to dismiss early on January 14 to ensure students arrived home safely as winds whipped and snow fell. We do not need to make up these days yet, but further cancellations during the 2013-14 school year will mandate make-up days for students and staff. Please note that we will plan to use the March 7 Staff Development Day as a make-up day if needed. Any inclement weather days after March 7 will be made up at the end of our school year. Let's hope for an early spring!
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PLTW Biomedical Sciences
Students and Staff Featured in State Publication
| The School District of New London's nationally certified Biomedical Science program was proudly represented in the Wisconsin STEM Pathways publication in its Winter 2013 issue.
Jennifer Doran and Laura Turner introduced Biomedical Sciences to New London students with their first course offering of Principles of Biomedical Sciences in the 2011-12 school year. They have trained each summer since and have added Human Body Systems and Medical Interventions to their roster. These efforts have provided awesome opportunity for students who wish to learn more about the possibilities of a career in the health care field.
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Little Free Libraries
Service to the Community
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Students in Mrs. Vantassel's Applied English class and Mr. Fuhs' Woods class are collaborating to create Little Free Libraries. They are
collecting new and gently used books of all types and for all ages to fill and restock Little Free Libraries.
What is a Little Free Library? It's a 'take a book - return a book' gathering
place where community members share their favorite literature and stories. Here people can take a book that is of interest, leave a book to share with others, or return a book they have borrowed once they are finished.
The libraries are currently being built, and they will be placed in Hatten
Park, the New London Fire Station, and the Caledonia Community Center this spring.
Please consider donating books that you are willing to share with others. They can be dropped off in Mrs. Vantassel's classroom, Mr. Fuhs' classroom, or the High School office. They will be put to very good use!
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Years of Service Awards
Thank you for your dedication!
| In the upcoming month we will recognize the following staff members for their years of service to the School District of New London.
45 Years of Service: Reuben Knapp
35 Years of Service: Judy Schuldt, Ken Smith
30 Years of Service: Lori Flury, Mike Simonson, Dudley Krenke
25 Years of Service: Julie Cherf, Andy Fuhs, Barb Steffanus, Teri Huntley
20 Years of Service: Linda Gregory, Brian Mathu, Jim Pompa, Brian Rill, Chris Sanderfoot,
Ellen Bodoh, Dorothy Van Dinter
15 Years of Service: Patty Bressler, Laurie Herzfeldt, Amy Hirst, Robin Sternhagen, Deb Volk,
Sheila Winton, Mike Wohlt, Carole Ebert, Pam Ritchie, Dorothy Scott
10 Years of Service: Mary Jensema, Michele Koshollek, Kyle Lubinski, Janell Martin, Philip Sloma,
Laura Turner, Amalia Wegner
Thank you for your dedication to the students and families of the District!
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Pupil Nondiscrimination StatementIt is the policy of the School District of New London that no person may be denied admission to any public school or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of the person's sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
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