Artist of the Week - Josie Schaut is a 6th grade student in art. Josie has done an amazing job on every art assignment given to her. This is her clay project. It measures 5 1/2" long by 4 1/2" wide. The shell comes off, making it an adorable turtle container. Josie chose nice colors to glaze her turtle and her craftsmanship is outstanding. Her ceramic piece will be saved for our annual art show in May.
Mrs. Helmrick’s STEAM course, Mr. Semrow’s Tech Ed students, and Pre-Engineering SPASH students recently attended an Engineering Tomorrow Event at Mid-State Technical College’s AMETA Center. Students learned about various engineering careers involved in product packaging.
Following the presentation, students put their engineering skills to the test with a hands-on design challenge! Working with a limited amount of supplies, teams were tasked with creating a package that could safely ship a single Pringles chip without breaking.
The challenge was to design the lightest package possible while keeping the chip intact!
A huge congratulations to Hailey Jelinski and Arianna Talbot, who took 1st Place out of 16 teams!
🐧TC SPOTLIGHT: SHAWN KEMNETZ! 🐧
The TC Sunshine Committee is excited to shine this week's spotlight on Mr. Kemnetz, our 2nd Grade Teacher!
This is his 5th year as a Penguin, and when asked about his favorite thing about being part of TC, he shared:
"Seeing and believing that every challenge is an opportunity to grow and become a better Penguin in the waddle."
A few fun facts about Mr. Kemnetz:
🥩 Favorite Food: Ribeye Steak!
🏁 Favorite Activities: Racing Stock Cars, bowling, and skiing!
🔢 Fun Fact: Convincing every student that #24 is the best number is a lot easier than you think!
We love having Mr. Kemnetz as part of our TC family! Thank you for the positive impact you make on our youngest Penguins and for being a part of our waddle!
Help us show Mr. Kemnetz some Penguin appreciation! 🐧
#TCSpotlight #TCProud #PenguinPride #SunshineCommittee
The TC Sunshine Committee is excited to shine this week's spotlight on Mr. Kemnetz, our 2nd Grade Teacher!
This is his 5th year as a Penguin, and when asked about his favorite thing about being part of TC, he shared:
"Seeing and believing that every challenge is an opportunity to grow and become a better Penguin in the waddle."
A few fun facts about Mr. Kemnetz:
🥩 Favorite Food: Ribeye Steak!
🏁 Favorite Activities: Racing Stock Cars, bowling, and skiing!
🔢 Fun Fact: Convincing every student that #24 is the best number is a lot easier than you think!
We love having Mr. Kemnetz as part of our TC family! Thank you for the positive impact you make on our youngest Penguins and for being a part of our waddle!
Help us show Mr. Kemnetz some Penguin appreciation! 🐧
#TCSpotlight #TCProud #PenguinPride #SunshineCommittee
💻 Better Late Than Never: IT Team Spotlight! 💻
We might have missed National IT Professionals Day on September 16th because our Sunshine Committee started a little late this year, but we refuse to let the year go by without celebrating the best IT team around!
Whether it's making sure all our equipment works seamlessly or saving the day when tech acts up, these experts keep TC running like a well-oiled machine.
Thank you for everything you do to keep us connected! Show our IT team some love and drop a high-five in the comments! 👇
#ITSupport #TCFamily #BelatedShoutout #TechWizards
We might have missed National IT Professionals Day on September 16th because our Sunshine Committee started a little late this year, but we refuse to let the year go by without celebrating the best IT team around!
Whether it's making sure all our equipment works seamlessly or saving the day when tech acts up, these experts keep TC running like a well-oiled machine.
Thank you for everything you do to keep us connected! Show our IT team some love and drop a high-five in the comments! 👇
#ITSupport #TCFamily #BelatedShoutout #TechWizards
This Week's Breakfast/Lunch Menu
Happy Halloween from some of our most creative Penguins!
We celebrated Halloween at ExCEL play group today! The kids were VERY busy playing, but did a great job of cleaning up and listening to our story, "Pout Pout Fish Halloween Faces." They each got their own copy, along with some Halloween finger puppets. Everyone made their own mask and decorated a rice cake with orange frosting and chocolate chips. It was a spooooky good time! Our next play group is coming up quickly on November 20th. The fun starts at 9 a.m. and wraps up by 10:30 a.m.
Artist of the Week - Tara Kranz is a 7th grade student in art. Tara's assignment was to create an etching of an animal and add symbols that represented her. Her design and use of the scratch art tools are both very well done. Her piece measures 8 1/2" x 11". Tara is an extremely creative and talented student. Tara is also a member of our Art Club and loves to create her own pieces, puppets, etc. It is always fun to see what she will dream up next!
4K-5th Grade Students: Remember to bring your costumes tomorrow 10/30!
Our 6th–12th grade students volunteered their afternoons to clean up residences, businesses, and parks throughout Hancock and Plainfield. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication to making a positive impact in our communities!
A huge thank-you to all of our students and staff for their amazing efforts. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the following businesses, organizations, and community partners for their generous support:
Lowe’s – Plover
Fleet Farm – Waupaca
Thrivent – Chuck & Cindy Johnson
Bacon Construction
Hancock Park Restoration Committee
TC Custodial & Food Service Staff
Northern Express Bus Drivers
Village of Hancock & Village of Plainfield Maintenance Departments
Thank you for helping make our annual Day of Caring a success! We are grateful to be part of such a supportive community that comes together to make a difference.
A huge thank-you to all of our students and staff for their amazing efforts. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the following businesses, organizations, and community partners for their generous support:
Lowe’s – Plover
Fleet Farm – Waupaca
Thrivent – Chuck & Cindy Johnson
Bacon Construction
Hancock Park Restoration Committee
TC Custodial & Food Service Staff
Northern Express Bus Drivers
Village of Hancock & Village of Plainfield Maintenance Departments
Thank you for helping make our annual Day of Caring a success! We are grateful to be part of such a supportive community that comes together to make a difference.
TC Staff Spotlight!
Today, the Sunshine Committee is thrilled to highlight Mrs. Blakey, one of our wonderful 4th Grade Teachers! 🐧
Mrs. Blakey brings 10 years of teaching experience to our district and is excited to be celebrating her very first year as a TC Penguin! Get to know a little more about her through some of her favorite things and fun facts:
🌮 Favorite Food: Fajitas
🎨 Favorite Activity: Crafting
🐧 Favorite Thing About Being a Penguin: Being a part of a community.
🛍️ Fun Fact: She sells her crafts in a couple of different stores and coffee shops!
Thank you, Mrs. Blakey, for joining our school family and bringing so much creativity and experience to our 4th graders!
#TCProud #TCStaffSpotlight #TriCounty #PenguinPride
Today, the Sunshine Committee is thrilled to highlight Mrs. Blakey, one of our wonderful 4th Grade Teachers! 🐧
Mrs. Blakey brings 10 years of teaching experience to our district and is excited to be celebrating her very first year as a TC Penguin! Get to know a little more about her through some of her favorite things and fun facts:
🌮 Favorite Food: Fajitas
🎨 Favorite Activity: Crafting
🐧 Favorite Thing About Being a Penguin: Being a part of a community.
🛍️ Fun Fact: She sells her crafts in a couple of different stores and coffee shops!
Thank you, Mrs. Blakey, for joining our school family and bringing so much creativity and experience to our 4th graders!
#TCProud #TCStaffSpotlight #TriCounty #PenguinPride
📢 Important Reminder: Lunch Badges Required at Breakfast & Lunch! 🐧
Tri-County Families,
This school year, every student has received a school ID badge and lanyard with their unique lunch code barcode. Students are expected to bring and use their ID badges at both breakfast and lunch each day.
✅ Why are we using barcode scanners?
Using barcode scanners helps ensure accurate meal counting and eliminates errors that can occur when students punch in numbers, such as missed punches or incorrect numbers being entered.
Our Food Service Department relies on state reimbursements for the meals we serve, making accurate meal counting essential to ensuring we receive the proper reimbursement for student meals. Barcode scanning helps us maintain accurate records and keeps our meal service running smoothly and efficiently.
🐧 What if my student forgets their badge?
No worries! Students will still be able to eat. The cashier has a binder containing all student barcodes available for those occasions when a badge is forgotten.
🐧 What if my student loses their badge?
Replacement badges can be purchased at cost from Mrs. Schwartzman in the Elementary Office.
How can families help?
Please remind your student to:
🐧Bring their ID badge to breakfast and lunch every day.
🐧Keep their badge and lanyard in a safe place.
🐧Take responsibility for their school-issued ID.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and support as we make these changes to help ensure accurate meal counts and smooth, efficient service for all our Tri-County Penguins! 🐧❤️🖤🤍
Tri-County Families,
This school year, every student has received a school ID badge and lanyard with their unique lunch code barcode. Students are expected to bring and use their ID badges at both breakfast and lunch each day.
✅ Why are we using barcode scanners?
Using barcode scanners helps ensure accurate meal counting and eliminates errors that can occur when students punch in numbers, such as missed punches or incorrect numbers being entered.
Our Food Service Department relies on state reimbursements for the meals we serve, making accurate meal counting essential to ensuring we receive the proper reimbursement for student meals. Barcode scanning helps us maintain accurate records and keeps our meal service running smoothly and efficiently.
🐧 What if my student forgets their badge?
No worries! Students will still be able to eat. The cashier has a binder containing all student barcodes available for those occasions when a badge is forgotten.
🐧 What if my student loses their badge?
Replacement badges can be purchased at cost from Mrs. Schwartzman in the Elementary Office.
How can families help?
Please remind your student to:
🐧Bring their ID badge to breakfast and lunch every day.
🐧Keep their badge and lanyard in a safe place.
🐧Take responsibility for their school-issued ID.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and support as we make these changes to help ensure accurate meal counts and smooth, efficient service for all our Tri-County Penguins! 🐧❤️🖤🤍
Local Veterans: Please join us on Wednesday, November 11th!
Today the HS cross country team competed at the Sectional Meet held at Wyona Park in Wyocena. The meet was hosted by Pardeeville. Everyone ran well, and the weather was gorgeous! Angelina Smith set a season PR (personal record) of 27 minutes 47.8 seconds. Jaxten Selke set a new overall PR by 1 minute 26 minute. His new PR is 24 minutes 46.9 seconds. Awesome work everyone! It was a great season, and Coach Woyak is proud of each and every one of you! Thank you to our fans who came out to support the team today! We greatly appreciate it! Good luck to all the teams and individuals from other schools who qualified for State next Saturday! Congratulations!
Tonight for practice the cross country team were contestants on the Amazing Race. They were given different clues to local businesses, and had to complete challenges together. The MS and HS team worked together as a team, and focused on good communication, encouragement, motivation, etc. Thank you to the following local businesses for participating by handing out the challenges and clues to the next stop on the Tri-County Cross Country Amazing Race: Starks and Luce Parlour and Bakehouse, Plainfield Public Library, Lily Pad Floral and Gifts, and Roberts Physical Therapy. Coach Woyak and the cross country team greatly appreciate your help with this! Thank you for adding some more fun to practice! The start and end location was Coach Woyak’s classroom with a detour to Veterans Park as the second to last stop.
The HS cross country team will travel to Wyona Park in Wyocena, WI, this Saturday, October 24th, to run in the Sectional meet (Sectional 6) hosted by Pardeeville. Good luck Penguins! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🐧
See the comment for the team cheer.
Good morning!
I’m reaching out on behalf of the Waushara County Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Committee to ask for your help sharing an upcoming community event featuring Sam Demma on November 10 at the PAC in Wautoma. Dinner starting at 5pm and Show at 6pm
We would love to see this opportunity shared throughout our county and surrounding communities. The event is open to youth ages 10 and up, families, educators, school staff, and community members. It’s an engaging, inspiring show with something for a wide range of ages, and we want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to attend!
Would you please share the attached flyer and registration information with your district’s families, staff, and relevant school or community groups? You do not need to live within Waushara County to attend.
A quick note: An RSVP is requested for dinner, so please include the registration link when sharing the information.
Event flyer: Attached!
Dinner RSVP/registration: https://forms.gle/PnhMwVpNRiKMqcZz6
Thank you for helping us spread the word and make this a great opportunity for our youth, families, and communities! We appreciate your partnership and support.
Ashley Podoll
SYNC Community Coordinator
ashley.podoll@syncwi.org
920-647-6815
I’m reaching out on behalf of the Waushara County Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Committee to ask for your help sharing an upcoming community event featuring Sam Demma on November 10 at the PAC in Wautoma. Dinner starting at 5pm and Show at 6pm
We would love to see this opportunity shared throughout our county and surrounding communities. The event is open to youth ages 10 and up, families, educators, school staff, and community members. It’s an engaging, inspiring show with something for a wide range of ages, and we want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to attend!
Would you please share the attached flyer and registration information with your district’s families, staff, and relevant school or community groups? You do not need to live within Waushara County to attend.
A quick note: An RSVP is requested for dinner, so please include the registration link when sharing the information.
Event flyer: Attached!
Dinner RSVP/registration: https://forms.gle/PnhMwVpNRiKMqcZz6
Thank you for helping us spread the word and make this a great opportunity for our youth, families, and communities! We appreciate your partnership and support.
Ashley Podoll
SYNC Community Coordinator
ashley.podoll@syncwi.org
920-647-6815
Artist of the Week - Jaiya Breseman is a senior in 3D Art, Section 1 and has been doing a great job. Jaiya's assignment was to create a woodburn piece that she was proud of. Jaiya did just that! She created her family name into a whimsical fall piece. She added watercolor touches to make her design pop. Her piece measures 8 1/2" and will be saved for our yearly art show.
No school Friday October 23rd. Kids feeling bored?
Here are a few events happening around our area:
*Tomorrow River Community Charter School Presents: The Enchanted Forest- Little Red Riding Hood a live-action story walk.
$5 each or $20 per family
10186 CR-MM, Amherst Junction, WI
Journey through the woods of the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station as TRCCS brings to life the classic, Little Red Riding Hood!
The performance is geared towards children ages 3 to 9 and the young at heart! Little ones will receive small favors from characters along the story walk, a great alternative for parents looking for a way to celebrate Halloween without the frights!
Walks are scheduled to begin at 3:30 and run every 15 minutes with the last group leaving Walker Lodge at 6:00pm. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes for walking on the trails. Dress for the weather as this event is entirely outdoors. Costumes are encouraged!
Bring cash to purchase concessions or make donations at the event. Proceeds will go to the 8th Grade Class Trip Fund. The students of TRCCS appreciate your support!
Please join us as we re-enact this magical story!
*Library Day at the Plainfield Public Library.
Free Event from 10am to 6pm
126 S. Main St. Plainfield WI
🧪 Make slime
🎲 Play games
🎮 Play on the Nex Playground
🤖 Explore our NEW STEM materials
📚 READ!
🍿 Enjoy snacks
✂️ Use our makerspace
💻 Use our computers
There’s plenty to explore—and plenty of ways to make the day your own!
🙌 Volunteers needed! Want to help with Library Day? Sign up in the library. Complete our volunteer application and a background check consent form!
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Per our policy, if your child is under the age of 8, they need ADULT supervision while in our Library. If they are 8+, and you are comfortable, you are welcome to drop them off.
FOOD ALLERGY NOTICE
Snacks will be available. Food may contain allergens, and the library cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. Adult patrons and parents or caregivers are responsible for checking ingredients and determining which foods are safe for themselves and their children. Please discuss food restrictions with children attending independently. Ask staff about available ingredient information before eating; if ingredients cannot be verified as safe, please do not consume the food. You may bring a snack that meets your dietary needs.
*Flyte Fieldstone
https://flytefarms.com/fall-fest/
W13450 Cottonville Ave. Coloma WI
Farm Admission
Adults (age 13+) $21
Children (age 4-12) $14
Seniors (age 65+) $14
Children 3 and under free
Upgrade the Fun!
Buy FunTix at $1 each
for SuperFun attractions!
Animal Feed – 1 ticket.
Potato Blaster – 3 tickets.
*Please note!
Must be 42″ tall to ride the MegaSlide.
Sorry, but small children may not slide with an adult.
See our new WeeSlide for little ones.
Family fun for kids from 2 to 92! Celebrate the Fall Harvest season with pumpkin picking, corn maze, farm animals, 70+ attractions and lots of good things to eat! Plus … one free pumpkin with each paid admission!
Here are a few events happening around our area:
*Tomorrow River Community Charter School Presents: The Enchanted Forest- Little Red Riding Hood a live-action story walk.
$5 each or $20 per family
10186 CR-MM, Amherst Junction, WI
Journey through the woods of the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station as TRCCS brings to life the classic, Little Red Riding Hood!
The performance is geared towards children ages 3 to 9 and the young at heart! Little ones will receive small favors from characters along the story walk, a great alternative for parents looking for a way to celebrate Halloween without the frights!
Walks are scheduled to begin at 3:30 and run every 15 minutes with the last group leaving Walker Lodge at 6:00pm. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes for walking on the trails. Dress for the weather as this event is entirely outdoors. Costumes are encouraged!
Bring cash to purchase concessions or make donations at the event. Proceeds will go to the 8th Grade Class Trip Fund. The students of TRCCS appreciate your support!
Please join us as we re-enact this magical story!
*Library Day at the Plainfield Public Library.
Free Event from 10am to 6pm
126 S. Main St. Plainfield WI
🧪 Make slime
🎲 Play games
🎮 Play on the Nex Playground
🤖 Explore our NEW STEM materials
📚 READ!
🍿 Enjoy snacks
✂️ Use our makerspace
💻 Use our computers
There’s plenty to explore—and plenty of ways to make the day your own!
🙌 Volunteers needed! Want to help with Library Day? Sign up in the library. Complete our volunteer application and a background check consent form!
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Per our policy, if your child is under the age of 8, they need ADULT supervision while in our Library. If they are 8+, and you are comfortable, you are welcome to drop them off.
FOOD ALLERGY NOTICE
Snacks will be available. Food may contain allergens, and the library cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. Adult patrons and parents or caregivers are responsible for checking ingredients and determining which foods are safe for themselves and their children. Please discuss food restrictions with children attending independently. Ask staff about available ingredient information before eating; if ingredients cannot be verified as safe, please do not consume the food. You may bring a snack that meets your dietary needs.
*Flyte Fieldstone
https://flytefarms.com/fall-fest/
W13450 Cottonville Ave. Coloma WI
Farm Admission
Adults (age 13+) $21
Children (age 4-12) $14
Seniors (age 65+) $14
Children 3 and under free
Upgrade the Fun!
Buy FunTix at $1 each
for SuperFun attractions!
Animal Feed – 1 ticket.
Potato Blaster – 3 tickets.
*Please note!
Must be 42″ tall to ride the MegaSlide.
Sorry, but small children may not slide with an adult.
See our new WeeSlide for little ones.
Family fun for kids from 2 to 92! Celebrate the Fall Harvest season with pumpkin picking, corn maze, farm animals, 70+ attractions and lots of good things to eat! Plus … one free pumpkin with each paid admission!
🐧✨ Penguin Spotlight: Mrs. Frank! ✨🐧
The Sunshine Committee is excited to shine this week’s Penguin Spotlight on Mrs. Frank! ❤️🖤
Mrs. Frank teaches General and Vocal Music for grades 4K–12 and is celebrating her 22nd year of teaching in public schools! Her favorite part about being a Penguin is being part of a great team!
When she isn’t making music, Mrs. Frank enjoys reading, crocheting (especially Woobles ), and enjoying a delicious grilled steak!
A fun fact about Mrs. Frank is that she is a proud mom of four children! Her oldest son is 22 and married, and she also has two boys, ages 11 and 9, and a daughter who is 8.
Thank you, Mrs. Frank, for sharing your talents and passion for music with our Penguin family! We are so lucky to have you at TC!
#TCProud #PenguinSpotlight #TCSunshineCommittee
The Sunshine Committee is excited to shine this week’s Penguin Spotlight on Mrs. Frank! ❤️🖤
Mrs. Frank teaches General and Vocal Music for grades 4K–12 and is celebrating her 22nd year of teaching in public schools! Her favorite part about being a Penguin is being part of a great team!
When she isn’t making music, Mrs. Frank enjoys reading, crocheting (especially Woobles ), and enjoying a delicious grilled steak!
A fun fact about Mrs. Frank is that she is a proud mom of four children! Her oldest son is 22 and married, and she also has two boys, ages 11 and 9, and a daughter who is 8.
Thank you, Mrs. Frank, for sharing your talents and passion for music with our Penguin family! We are so lucky to have you at TC!
#TCProud #PenguinSpotlight #TCSunshineCommittee
Good luck to the HS cross country team this Saturday, October 24th!
