Hello Falcon Families. Effective Monday, September 21, 2020 we are excited to offer the USDA supported free meal program for all children 18 and under, who attend Fontana school, in person or virtual, and/or any child that lives in the Fontana School District. This includes breakfast and lunch daily. If you live in the Fontana School District, but your child... READ MORE >
Hello families. Thank you for a great first week! We are so happy to be back in the classroom. As a reminder, there is no school today or Monday and our next day with students is Tuesday September 8th. READ MORE >
Hello Parents,In order to keep our classes sizes small we have moved and adjusted our building layout to better follow all of the CDC safety guidelines. Also, due to safety precautions, we were unable to have our welcome back night at school. In order to help navigate the first day our very own Falcon art teacher, Mrs. Anhalt, created a school map showing where... READ MORE >
Hello Fontana Families! Please see the attached parent letter about the new and exciting social-emotional program being implemented this year! In addition, Fontana will be hosting Wellness Wednesday's for any family members who are interested (see Flyer). If you are interested in joining, please fill out this brief survey: CLICK HEREParent Letter (English):... READ MORE >
Hello Falcon parents, Please see the attached letter as further guidance to our plans for school that starts on September 1st! Our full virtual programs (Lincoln Learning for PK-5) and (Apex Learning for 6-8) are in the process of implementation in addition to the ongoing preparation for in-person learning at Fontana School. We will continue to communicate and... READ MORE >
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Hello Falcon Families,We will be finalizing our class lists in the next week. Please complete the following document to indicate your plan to participate in our virtual option for the fall 2020 school year. ONLY COMPLETE FORM IF YOU PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN FULL VIRTUAL MODEL FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER. Sign-up HERE: https://forms.gle/5KU4eA7SGX1GXEweA Our virtual... READ MORE >
Hello Families,Information and requirements to safely open school remain fluid and evolving, however, we wanted to share some updates in our planning. Our commitment to all of our families is to provide the safest and most challenging educational setting possible for ALL stakeholders. Thank you and as always, please contact our office with any questions. Our... READ MORE >
Hello Fontana Families. We hope to gather more specific details from our families regarding plans to return to our in-person schooling or our virtual option for the 20/21 school year. Please complete the very short survey link to support our planning/scheduling. https://forms.gle/uhYw5SJ9bWZ1pr6q7 Also, if you haven't read already, we have shared our return to... READ MORE >
Hello Fontana Families. Despite some of the obvious challenges we face for the upcoming school year, we are excited to get back to teaching and learning in the 20/21 school year. A few notes to our school community below: 1. Our new online registration portal will be live on August 4th. We will continue to communicate as we get closer to the date. 2. Our initial... READ MORE >
While there are some unknowns and plans that need to be finalized for fall, what I do know for sure is the staff at Fontana have been hard at work everyday this summer. Your Fontana staff have disinfected, cleaned rooms, updated technology, attend countless hours of professional development, moved classrooms, and worked tirelessly to ensure our collective success... READ MORE >
Hello Parents: We are heading into the home stretch for the school year and I wanted to share some updates. This is not an exhaustive list so please email or call our office with any questions or needs for clarification. Reminders and Updates: Monday, May 18th is the first day of student/family pick-up of all school belongings. This will include art portfolios,... READ MORE >
A Message from Mrs. Ocker, School Counselor Are you looking for activities to get your kids moving? Do your kids tell you, "I'm Bored." Would you like to hand them a list of things they can do by themselves? Or maybe a list of things they can do with a sibling? Do you have a teen struggling to find things to do other than being online? Well you are in... READ MORE >
We are sad that our building is empty during this time of quarantine, however, we have used this time to complete some upgrades that were set for later this summer. Can’t wait for everyone to see the awesome new colors!! READ MORE >
Hola familias, Gracias a todos por su trabajo en equipo y colaboración durante esta transición del aprendizaje presencial al aprendizaje remoto. Si su hijo no tiene un Chromebook o Wifi en casa, comuníquese con nuestra oficina (262-394-5220) o envíe un correo electrónico a storrez@fontana.k12.wi.us y nos aseguraremos de que tenga todos los recursos que... READ MORE >
Hello Families,Thank you all for your teamwork and collaboration during this transition from face-to-face learning to remote learning. If your child does not have a chromebook or Wifi at home please contact our office (262-394-5220) or email storrez@fontana.k12.wi.us and we will make sure you have all the resources you need.Teachers are available all week, but For... READ MORE >
Hola familias de Fontana, para nuestros mensajes más recientes en español, haga clic en el siguiente enlace, visite nuestro sitio web, o visite nuestra página de Facebook. Graciashttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQ7OqThBvyxBhsOKgBObFpl8uGj6AaksLncV1md8UTQ/edit?ts=5e702869 READ MORE >
Hello Fontana Families,We are continually working to make sure all of our families have what they need during this time. This includes high quality learning, food, wifi, and general support. Please read our latest updates HERE. Our staff will be in school tomorrow, Monday March 16th and our school will be open for families to gather any belongings needed.Our... READ MORE >
Life Line Screening is coming to Fontana Elementary School. April 18, 2020. Pre-registration is required. Life Line Information READ MORE >
***OPEN ENROLLMENT APPLICATION PERIOD HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 4:00PM ON MAY 29, 2020. IT WAS PREVIOUSLY SUPPOSED TO END ON APRIL 29.OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN! The Open Enrollment application period in Wisconsin runs from February 3 – April 30, 2020. Open Enrollment allows children to attend school districts other than the... READ MORE >
Click on the link below to enjoy our Winter Concert!Winter Concert 2019 READ MORE >
Save the Date… Kids Heart Challenge is Right Around the Corner! Fontana is proud to partner with the American Heart Association. Next week, we will begin learning about how to take care of our hearts, spreading the message to friends and family, and helping others when we can! The American Heart Association will be visiting our campus on Tuesday,... READ MORE >
We are excited for our early childhood program to be implementing Creative Curriculum this school year. Our youngest learners will be completing “studies” that are directly aligned with early childhood learning standards. Pictured is an activity related to our “Reduce, Re-use, Recycle” study. Students will learn about litter, conservation and many other important... READ MORE >
Fontana is excited to offer an adult "Spanish for Beginners"!! All are welcome to join the 7 week course taught by our Fontana Spanish teacher. Everyone will get access to Rosette Stone's online program for the school year. The cost is $25 and childcare is available. Please contact Susan in the main office for details and to get registered. The contacts... READ MORE >
On Friday our PTSO coordinated the annual Loved One Lunch (LOL) for family members to share recess and lunch with their loved one(s). We had nearly 100 family guests spend the afternoon with us!! We are so fortunate to have a supportive PTSO and community focused on learning! A wonderful time was had by all!! READ MORE >
Hello Fontana Families. Our flag football game at Reek will take place as scheduled starting at 4pm today. See you there! READ MORE >
"It’s that time of year where Fontana is looking to start up our 5th grade band program! We will be holding a sign-up night on September 23rd from 3:30-4:30 with Breber Music Store to help our 5th grade students sign up for the instrument he or she would like. Through the courtesy of Breber Music Store, we have a wide variety of instruments students can sign up for... READ MORE >
MAP® testing measures what students know and informs what they’re ready to learn next. By dynamically adjusting to each student’s responses, MAP testing creates a personalized assessment experience that accurately measures performance. Timely, easy-to-use reports help teachers teach, students learn, and administrators lead.At Fontana, we collaborate in teams, use... READ MORE >
Fontana School is foturnate to have a robust parent group that supports the arts. One benefit of our Cultural Arts committee is their commitment to showcase student artwork in different community locations. Check out some of our student work up at the Coffee Mill and Fontana Library!!✍🏼🏆🎨 READ MORE >
We are so excited to offer our middle school students the opportunity to self select courses of interest such as choir, band, technology, breakerspace, world cultures and stitching. Students here are exploring different weaving techniques in Ms. Earle’s class. READ MORE >
We had a great assembly and team building activity with the middle school students today. They were working together while having fun! What a great first day at Fontana! Click on the link below for a video. #welcomebackfalconshttps://doc-08-1o-docs.googleu... READ MORE >
We have had a great week welcoming students, families, and staff back to Fontana School!! Our community support and engagement is wonderful and a strength of our community. During the last couple weeks we had some 8th grade students come and give their perspective on what being a Falcon has meant to them along with some advice for our elementary students. Please... READ MORE >
Please note: our Online Registration will begin on July 8, 2019, and will remain open through July 26, 2019.Please follow all directions for a successful online registration experience.For Returning Student Click Here -- or visit our websitehttp://www.fontana.k12.wi.us/o...For New Students Click Here -- or visit our websitehttp://www.fontana.k12.wi.us/o...We will... READ MORE >
Please join us this summer and sign up for a spot to help with the garden! We would really appreciate it.Garden Sign up! READ MORE >
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We are really excited to share a new program that is starting next week for Fontana Families, What's For Lunch? READ MORE >
"On May 2nd at 7:30pm, the Big Foot Fine Arts Foundation is hosting the United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note. They are the premiere jazz band for the US military, and they are giving our community a completely free concert in the Big Foot High School gym. This opportunity is very unique and special. To be frank, this may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity... READ MORE >
You may have heard the phrase, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Current research on learning points to the truth of this old saying. In fact, you can help children “try again” by saying, “Let’s talk about what you tried and what you can try next time.” You can also support a child’s growth when you praise the steps they take to learn something new.... READ MORE >
The ability to respect others is a skill that will help your child forever. It is important to teach children to respect and stand up for people who may seem different from themselves. Children can learn that people are more alike than different, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and kindness. They learn from the words they hear and what they... READ MORE >
Click on the link for more information on the upcoming Forward test.Forward Test Information-EnglishForward Test Information-Spanish READ MORE >
How did Barack Obama become president? Why is Serena Williams such a good tennis player? We often look at the end of the story – the A+ or the star athlete – and think that success came without effort. Instead, success often takes great effort and planning. Parents and teachers build children’s goal setting and problem solving skills by talking about the little... READ MORE >
Important: Please click on the link to read a letter regarding internet safety. MoMo Challenge letter (internet safety) READ MORE >
Will children always make the choice we want them to make? No; and that’s okay! At times, we may be upset with decisions children make. As children grow older and become more independent, they will make more decisions on their own. It is natural to want to help children make good decisions. It can be hard to let them face a bad outcome and learn how their choices... READ MORE >
Most children need adult guidance to help them manage conflict until they develop their own problem-solving skills. The way adults respond to children’s conflicts can help or harm their ability to improve these skills. Parents and other caring adults can help children manage conflict by approaching it as a shared problem that can be solved by understanding all... READ MORE >
Since children are very good at telling you what they want, it can be a challenge to encourage a child to think beyond his or her own interests. But children are natural helpers and with guidance can have a positive impact on their classroom, school, or community. Caring about your community and offering helpful action is called a civic mindset. There are a number... READ MORE >
As parents, we protect and advocate for our child. From their earliest moments, we are in charge of almost all of the decisions regarding their safety and environments. As children grow older and gain independence, they start to make more decisions for themselves. We can help children make responsible choices and learn to promote their own safety. Parents and... READ MORE >
Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Kindness makes people feel good and helps develop friendships. In a recent study, kids who did kind things for others had more friends. Social and relationships skills, such as kindness, can be developed. One way to practice this skill is through random acts of kindness. Check out a great video... READ MORE >
Perspective taking requires you to put yourself in another person’s position and imagine what you would feel, think, or do if you were in that situation. Perspective taking helps children to be more successful as adults because they are better able to deal with other people. Seeing and understanding the world from someone else’s point of view is an important life... READ MORE >
Big emotions like anger or frustration can be hard for children to control. They may hit or yell to act out their feelings. Children feel more in control of their emotions and calmer in stressful situations when we teach them how to manage their emotions. There are a variety of strategies you can teach a child to calm down. READ MORE >
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Children whose parents support them when they express feelings have stronger social skills and better friendships. Just like adults, children feel different emotions such as happiness, sadness, embarrassment, and anger. Children’s emotions get more complex as they get older. This can be hard for children to understand. You can help by talking to them about how they... READ MORE >
Children learn to tie their shoes, read and write, solve math problems, and remember science facts and events in history. Children can also learn to be good people. You can help children learn to be honest, to care about others, and to make good choices by talking about morals, values, and ethics together. Here’s how to talk about values. READ MORE >
Parents play a huge role in helping children develop healthy self-esteem. Parents are the first positive voice children hear. To build your child’s self-esteem, help them see what skills or activities they do well. Learn more about identifying your child’s skills. READ MORE >
From the beginning of life your child has been communicating with you. Communication with your child can be amazing. Do you remember seeing your child’s first smile or celebrating your child’s first word? Communication can be challenging, too. It doesn’t feel quite as amazing when a child communicates by having a temper tantrum, rolling his eyes, or slamming a... READ MORE >
Empathy in children is linked to stronger relationship skills. Strong relationships help a person feel happy. Teaching children to care for others is a great way to help children be happy when they are older. There are a variety of strategies to build empathy in children. Read more about these strategies to build empathy. READ MORE >
The ability to understand how people feel by looking at their faces is an important skill. To see and know how someone feels can help children get along with other people and be successful learners. Parents and teachers can help children learn to look closely at a person’s body language and face to build on the important skill of understanding how others are... READ MORE >
Imagine the skills that allow people to calm down when angry, make (and keep) friends, participate in community, and make fair and safe choices. These skills help children (and adults!) succeed in school and life. Each Sunday for the next several weeks, we’ll send you brief articles, short videos, and fun ideas from University of Wisconsin-Extension’s Raising... READ MORE >
The 2017-2018 School Report Cards are out. Check out Fontana's report card by clicking on the link below.2017-2018 Report Card. Report Card Letter From School School Report Card READ MORE >
What is STEM Education? STEM is an interdisciplinary approach that reinforces critical thinking and exploration practices commonly used in effective science, technology, engineering and math classrooms.Check out the link below for more information.STEM READ MORE >
For information on the Big Foot High School Referendum visit their website at http://www.bigfootrecreation.o... or call Mr. Doug Parker at the high school with any questions that you might have. He is happy to meet with you to discuss any concerns! READ MORE >
The UW-Whitewater Observatory will open up its telescopes (weather permitting) for all ages. See planets, star clusters and nebulae through our telescopes! Indoors, we will provide examples of how astronomers break light up into a rainbow spectrum to learn about the chemical composition of stars and nebulae. Our computers will also be set up to allow you to look at... READ MORE >
After the tragic incident at the high school in Parkland, Florida, last year, the Wisconsin Department of Justice announced a new school safety grant to help districts increase the level of security in their schools. To qualify for the grant, the state required districts have letters of support from their local law enforcement and the following two... READ MORE >
At Fontana's Science Night each year, UW-Whitewater professor Dr. John Ejnik and his team of chemistry students share their passion for science with the Fontana community through flashing lights, controlled explosions, and, of course, glitter! This summer, Dr. Ejnik and his students have their sights set on a new experiment--setting a new world's record for the... READ MORE >
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is August 1-5, 2018The state’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts August 1, 2018, and runs through August 5, 2018. During this time sales tax will not be charged on school supplies where each item is $75 or less, clothing where each item is $75 or less, computers where each item is $750 or less, and computer supplies where each... READ MORE >
Referendum Question, Projected Impact on Property Taxes, Excellence and Achievement, 2018-2019 Budget Hearing, Where to Vote.Referendum Notice-Exhibit B READ MORE >
Enough with the tiny print, the enlarging, and the scrolling and swiping to get at important information about school! Fontana's website is going mobile and getting a fresh look for the new year. Our app is "Fontana J8 School District" and can be found on Google Play/Store. It will be ready soon on the App Store as well. READ MORE >
Now accepting enrollment applications for Preschool. Forms available at school office/online.Questions call: (262) 275-6881 450 S. Main Street, Fontana, WI Preschool Handbook Preschool Registration Materials READ MORE >
If you have any questions about our district, curricula, or philosophy, please feel free to contact Dr. Norton, Fontana Jt 8 School District Superintendent, at snorton@fontana.k12.wi.us or Mrs. Smithyman, our Director of Instruction and Student Learning, at jsmithyman@fontana.k12.wi.us. We can also be reached by phone at (262) 275-6881. We'll be happy to answer... READ MORE >
Middle school students have the opportunity to participate in several different sports throughout the year: Cross-country: September thru mid-OctoberFlag Football: September through early October Volleyball: October through early November Boys Basketball: November through early January Girls Basketball: January through mid-February Track: April through... READ MORE >