Stephen Foster Elementary CharterAppleton Area School District

Thanks to all the people who turned in their box tops. We collected 2,330 box tops! Box tops can still be turned in at the box tops house located by door G. Even bigger thanks to our lovely volunteers who participated in the challenge of egg  roulette. The students enjoyed it and staff got a little messy!

On Thursday, January 9th, Foster Kindergarten and First grade students held their winter concert. Way to go!

On Wednesday, December 18th, Foster Elementary Students had the opportunity to travel the world to see how other countries and cultures celebrate the Holiday Season! In a tradition that has been at Foster for over 20 years, Heritage Day is all about learning through discussion, music, crafts and even food! The exciting day was topped off with the Holiday Sing-a-long.

December Future Global Leaders! At our Monday Morning Meeting, we recognized our Future Global Leaders. Students are selected by exemplifying one or more of the following qualities: Resilience, Leadership, Character, Work-ethic, and/or Academic Excellence. Congratulations to our latest Future Global Leaders!

Two weeks ago in physical education class, Foster students had the opportunity to compete in the Elks National Free Throw Hoop Shoot contest. The top boy and girl winners had the opportunity to compete at the city contest that took place on Friday, December 6th. We had two students win the city contest and will be moving on to the district competition! Congratulations!

Future Global Leaders! At our Monday Morning Meeting last week, we recognized our Future Global Leaders. Students are selected by exemplifying one or more of the following qualities: Resilience, Leadership, Character, Work-ethic, and/or Academic Excellence. Congratulations to our latest Future Global Leaders!

On Thursday, November 21st, Foster held the second Family Dinner Night at Foster. Thank you to Festival Foods, the Foster Charter Board and the families that attended that made this another special event!

On Monday, November 11th, Foster celebrated Veterans Day. We are so grateful for our veterans and their service! Veterans arrived at Foster for lunch and snacks and the Veterans Day program included music, keynote speaker, slideshow and introductions of our Foster family and community Veterans. Thank you to Mr. Kierzak for running a great program. Additional thanks go out to Mrs. Noel (our keynote speaker), Miss Dougherty (slide show), and all of the people that made this program so special! We are so proud of our Veterans!

We encourage you to watch this video that explains key pieces of information regarding the 2018-19 state report card and how it serves as a tool for driving the district’s ongoing continuous school improvement efforts.

Future Global Leaders! At our Monday Morning Meeting, we recognized our Future Global Leaders. Students are selected by exemplifying one or more of the following qualities: Resilience, Leadership, Character, Work-ethic, and/or Academic Excellence. Congratulations to our latest Future Global Leaders!

Foster Elementary collected collected over 330 pairs of socks for the Socktober event. Donations benefit the Community Clothes Closet. Way to go!

Stephen Foster Elementary has earned the gold level for the Wisconsin School Health Award/Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) award! Thank you to everyone that helped to make this gold level award possible and to make Foster a safe and positive learning environment where students can be successful!

October is bullying prevention awareness month. Throughout the month, we are educating and raising awareness on the issue of bullying and prevention. Don't forget that Unity Day is October 23rd, where everyone is encouraged to wear orange in order to show support against bullying!

During the upcoming 2019-2020 school year, every third-grade student will have the opportunity to participate in the Connected Community Wellness Screen Program. Screening will be provided by Samaritan Counseling Center. Our goal is to have 100% of our third-grade students participate!

Thank you to our business partner SECURA INSURANCE, the Appleton Police Department, Pick 'n Save, Mrs. Boegh along with the entire Healthy Kids Committee as well as all of the volunteers that made this such a great event this year!