💛 Kindness Week is Coming! 💛 Next week we will be celebrating our annual Kindness Week, and our school will be filled with connection, positivity, and thoughtful actions. Students will receive Kindness Bingo cards on Monday, and anyone who completes a blackout (all kind acts) can receive a special prize from Mrs. McGuire. A kindness jar will be available in the main office by Mrs. Ziganto where families, staff, and students can leave shout-outs recognizing acts of kindness, which will be shared during daily announcements. Kindness will also be discussed and highlighted in classrooms building-wide throughout the week. To wrap up the celebration, the ice cream sundae cart will be visiting all classrooms (3K–8th grade) on Friday the 17th around 2:30 PM for a sweet treat celebrating kindness! 🍦💛 We can't wait!!!
Don't miss our first ever Drone Racing League that starts this Friday!! We are excited to partner with Big Foot Recreation to offer a drone racing league this winter. All classes take place at Fontana Elementary School and the first class starts this Friday, January 9th from 4-5:30p. No experience required and our class is open to all community members. Financial assistance available. Don't wait, register today by clicking the link https://bigfootrecreation.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?leaguesid=4031&teamsid=11555
Annually, the Geneva Lake West Rotary selects an educator from each school to honor their Service Above Self (SOS) throughout the year. This year, we will once again submit nominations for our Fontana Service Above Self Nominee and we want your feedback Fontana!
You can submit your SOS nomination by clicking the link below. This internal nomination is being extended to our greater community as we know how wide spread our staff impacts the Fontana community. All nominations are due by Friday, January 9th and a winner will be selected to be honored on January 15th. Thank you.
https://forms.gle/D4tWLK3knSAa4Wk58
You can submit your SOS nomination by clicking the link below. This internal nomination is being extended to our greater community as we know how wide spread our staff impacts the Fontana community. All nominations are due by Friday, January 9th and a winner will be selected to be honored on January 15th. Thank you.
https://forms.gle/D4tWLK3knSAa4Wk58
Hello Fontana Families:
Bridging Brighter Smiles is holding their next dental clinic at Fontana Elementary 98 on: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
ENROLL TODAY! Keep those smiles shining this fall! Sign up online at: http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/
Professional Dental Services Provided Right at School Include:
Oral Screening
Dental Cleaning
Fluoride Varnish Application
X-Rays
Teledentistry
Dental Sealant Placement
Silver Diamine Fluoride Application
Sealant Retention Checks
Oral Health Education
Referral Assistance
Forward Health (BadgerCare) Accepted!
Not sure if your child is enrolled, or due for care?
Call Bridging Brighter Smiles at 262-896-9891,
or email clinicalcare@bbsmiles.org.
Bridging Brighter Smiles is holding their next dental clinic at Fontana Elementary 98 on: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
ENROLL TODAY! Keep those smiles shining this fall! Sign up online at: http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/
Professional Dental Services Provided Right at School Include:
Oral Screening
Dental Cleaning
Fluoride Varnish Application
X-Rays
Teledentistry
Dental Sealant Placement
Silver Diamine Fluoride Application
Sealant Retention Checks
Oral Health Education
Referral Assistance
Forward Health (BadgerCare) Accepted!
Not sure if your child is enrolled, or due for care?
Call Bridging Brighter Smiles at 262-896-9891,
or email clinicalcare@bbsmiles.org.
Falcon REMINDER--Our annual winter music concert for all 4k-3rd grade students will be tomorrow, December 11 at the Big Foot High School Auditorium. Students should arrive at 5:45p and the concert will start at 6p. If you cannot make it in person you can click on the Youtube link provided https://youtube.com/@fontanaelementaryschool6948?si=5gWrv_z_ueU-Ozd2
In case you missed the initial livestream link for the talent show the live event did record and is now available to watch.
The playback is now active and can be watched here: https://youtube.com/live/qN9qwc_743I?feature=share
The playback is now active and can be watched here: https://youtube.com/live/qN9qwc_743I?feature=share
THANKFUL for our creative, collaborative, supportive, and connected team at Fontana! Our staff created a "Do you have a Gobble in your Wobble" game to usher in the Thanksgiving break. Pictured are the winners of our Gobble/Wobble fun!! GRATEFUL to be a part of a community that creates opportunities to bring our school together! Happy Thanksgiving Fontana and see you all on December 1st!
You won't want to miss our talent show tonight. We have 12 amazing acts starting at 5pm tonight, Friday November 21st. Come see our talented Falcons show off their skills!! If you cannot make the event live we will also be livestreaming the event at the link provided. See you there!!
Each of our three F.I.R.S.T LEGO League teams had a strong showing at our Regional competition at Whitewater High School on Saturday! Our Aerial Archaeologists and the Earth Rumblers from Fontana were tied for 8th place out of 21 teams at the end of the robot rounds.
Also, we had a team nominated for the peer award for excellent sportsmanship towards other teams! Congratulations, Falcons, on a job well done and for representing Fontana School well. We are proud of your sportsmanship, growth, hard work, and commitment to your teammates. Thank you to Cardinal Engineering for sponsoring us, thank you to our staff and volunteers for taking time from your Saturday to support our students, and thank you to Whitewater High School for hosting the event!!
Principal Chloe did an amazing job supporting our school this past week. She monitored the hallways, checked on classrooms, made an executive decision to extend free time in 3rd grade, and attended an important Rotary Club meeting focused on new projects at George Williams College. Great job and you are a leader now, and into the future Principal Chloe! #unitedweSOAR #flyintoexcellence
Today is the first day of our first ever PODCASTING AND STORYTELLING after school program. Anyone 5th grade to 100 years old is welcome to join our group. All participants will learn how to tell a good story and elements of good storytelling while being provided all the relevant technology needed to start your very own podcast!! Work side by side with world renowned storyteller Jim May and make that "someday" happen now by starting your own podcast! See you tonight from 3:30-5pm in our media room at Fontana School! The remaining dates for 2025 are 11/12, 11/19, 12/3 and 12/10. Direct any questions, RSVP, or inquiry to Steve at storrez@fontana.k12.wi.us.
We are excited to expand our celebration of "EXCELLENCE TO SELF, OTHERS, AND COMMUNITY" through our Wings of Distinction program. Our entire community is encourage to honor your neighbor, son/daughter, friend, teacher, and/or community member for EXCELLENCE TO SELF, OTHERS, OR COMMUNITY.
We will also have our very first WINGS OF DISTINCTION assembly on March 12th, 2026. Please NOMINATE distinguished alumni who have completed their schooling at Fontana and went on to make an impact in our world. Do not hesitate to nominate and we are searching far and wide for our amazing alumni doing great things in our world. NOMINATE all WINGS OF DISTINCTION members HERE
We will also have our very first WINGS OF DISTINCTION assembly on March 12th, 2026. Please NOMINATE distinguished alumni who have completed their schooling at Fontana and went on to make an impact in our world. Do not hesitate to nominate and we are searching far and wide for our amazing alumni doing great things in our world. NOMINATE all WINGS OF DISTINCTION members HERE
Veteran's Day is next Tuesday, November 11th. We are excited to host our annual Veteran's Day lunch and assembly, presented by our 5th graders, starting at 12:30p for lunch. The assembly will follow at 1:30p in our gym. All Veteran's are welcome to join us for food and our assembly to honor those that have served our Country. Please RSVP to Mrs. Sahs at rsahs@fontana.k12.wi.us to help us with our lunch order. We will be serving fried chicken, pasta, and salad. See you next Tuesday!
Hello Falcon families,
We are excited to share our professional learning this Friday with our partners at Motion of Gratitude. Below is information about what to expect. This is our first time offering professional learning with our entire community and we hope to see you there. Please email Steve Torrez at storrez@fontana.k12.wi.us to RSVP or with any questions.
We will have our PD with Matthew and Shannon from Motion of Gratitude from 1-3:30p. We will be in the gym to start with our large group activity and then move to breakout sessions from 2-3:30p.
1-1:45p will be focused on "Care for Caregivers" and strategies and ways to maximize self-care, to power of caring for yourself, and impact self-care can have on caring for others. We tend to give to others before filling our own cup and this will help us refocus on self-care as a primary starting point and strategies to do that.
2-3:30p will focus on two break out sessions. One breakout will focus on conscious leadership skills such as effective self-care skills, communication, and a commitment to continuous learning. Second breakout option will be focused on nervous system regulation and breathwork to improve mindset and wellness.
We are excited to share our professional learning this Friday with our partners at Motion of Gratitude. Below is information about what to expect. This is our first time offering professional learning with our entire community and we hope to see you there. Please email Steve Torrez at storrez@fontana.k12.wi.us to RSVP or with any questions.
We will have our PD with Matthew and Shannon from Motion of Gratitude from 1-3:30p. We will be in the gym to start with our large group activity and then move to breakout sessions from 2-3:30p.
1-1:45p will be focused on "Care for Caregivers" and strategies and ways to maximize self-care, to power of caring for yourself, and impact self-care can have on caring for others. We tend to give to others before filling our own cup and this will help us refocus on self-care as a primary starting point and strategies to do that.
2-3:30p will focus on two break out sessions. One breakout will focus on conscious leadership skills such as effective self-care skills, communication, and a commitment to continuous learning. Second breakout option will be focused on nervous system regulation and breathwork to improve mindset and wellness.
There are two wonderful things going on here! First, we are grateful for Mrs. Sammons coming back, after retirement, to share her wonderful knowledge of our local ecology. Second, our beautiful district offers so many unique learning opportunities right outside our front door! Thank you Mrs. Sammons for sharing your expertise to help prepare our 6th graders for Outdoor Education camp this coming spring! #unitedweSOAR #flyintoexcellence
Falcon REMINDER: Tomorrow is an early release day (11:45a) for our 4k-8th grade students. Our middle school band students will STAY at school, eat lunch, and will bus to the homecoming parade. Our daycare (3k and younger) is open as usual until 5pm. Band parents, please check your class dojo for more information. See you tomorrow at the Big Foot parade that starts at 2pm in Walworth.
Our 7th graders took our annual trip to Yerkes, which includes an exploratory walk back to school along the Lake Geneva Lake Path. Thank you to our PTSO for helping sponsor our field trip and thank you Yerkes for another fun filled learning experience!
#unitedweSOAR
Falcons!! Thursday, September 24th - School Pics here on the gym stage for Picture Day 2025!!
Parents will be able to order on-line as soon as the photo is available. We will get more information regarding the order forms from the photographer when she comes in tomorrow morning. Please reach out to our office with any questions, and don't forget your beautiful smiles tomorrow!!
Parents will be able to order on-line as soon as the photo is available. We will get more information regarding the order forms from the photographer when she comes in tomorrow morning. Please reach out to our office with any questions, and don't forget your beautiful smiles tomorrow!!
Falcon community, our fifth graders need your input. We finished a non-fiction reading in Language Arts class about a NASA Astronaut that got his engineering degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. That led our discussion into "I wonder if anyone that went to Fontana ever attended MIT"? So, if you, or someone you know, attended MIT after their time at Fontana Elementary School we want to hear from you. Leave your message in the comments. Let's show our fifth graders the GOOD power of social media! #flyintoexcellence #unitedweSOAR
More successful Falcons at the Walworth County Fair this year! Great job! #unitedweSOAR #flyintoexcellence
