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Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I VOLUNTEER FOR AN EVENT?
Click the VOLUNTEER button located on most pages or click here - this will relocate you to the Sign Up Genius site with all event and committee options.
HOW DO I JOIN A COMMITTEE?
Click the VOLUNTEER button located on most pages or click here - this will relocate you to the Sign Up Genius site with all event and committee options.
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Go to the CONTACT US page and email the Board who works with committee.
Not sure which committee or if committee work is what you are looking for yet - asking questions to the Board is a great way to find out more to help you find the right fit for your interest, skills and time.
HOW DO I CHECK WHAT IS FOR HOT LUNCH?
Go to the CKCS School Lunch Menu site - Nutrislice - by clicking here.
IF I HAVE A QUESTION OR CONCERN WHERE DO I GO?
Below in the GC Documents is the 'Where to go with questions' file.
HOW DO I FIND OUT INFORMATION ABOUT BOARDS AND COMMITTEES IF I'M NOT READY TO JOIN YET?
All Board meetings are open to CKCS families to attend. This is a great way to learn more about the Boards and how they function, as well as ask questions you have about committees.
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Go to the CONTACT US page and email the Board who works with committee.
Not sure which committee or if committee work is what you are looking for yet - asking questions to the Board is a great way to find out more to help you find the right fit for your interest, skills and time.
DOES THIS CALENDAR HAVE ALL SCHOOL EVENTS?
The CALENDAR is the Parent Leadership Calendar. We do try to include school functions specific to CKCS, but recommend clicking here for a full District Calendar of events.
WHAT DO ALL OF THE ACRONYMS STAND FOR?
Here at CKCS we love a good acronym. Here are some of the most common:
- CKCS = Verona Area Core Knowledge Charter School
- VASD = Verona Area School District
- VASB = Verona Area School Board
- PL = Personalized Learning
- PRT = Parent Round Table
- GC = Governing Council
- PASS = Parents Advocating Student Success, Inc.
- DI = Direct Instruction
- CKS = Core Knowledge Sequence
- MCF = Madison Community Foundation
- PD = Professional Development
- PBIS = Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
- DPI = Department of Public Instruction
WHAT IS THE ENDOWMENT?
The Endowment Fund is the permanent fund held by MCF on CKCS's behalf. This fund distributes an annual percentage to the school to provide additional and consistent funding to support the program needs. For more information go to the VOLUNTEER page under fundraising or contact PASS with any questions.
HOW DO I DONATE?
There are many ways to support the school. The DONATE page offers additional information on a variety of ways.
HOW DO I SPONSOR AN EVENT?
Individuals, families and businesses are welcomed to sponsor events.
If you are interested in sponsoring an event you can check out the ORDER ONLINE page as options are frequently posted for upcoming events.
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Go to the CONTACT PAGE to connect with the Board(s) hosting the event to learn more.
What is Personalized Learning?
The term Personalized Learning (PL) refers to a diverse variety of educational programs, learning experiences, instructional approaches, and academic-support strategies that are intended to address the distinct learning needs, interests, aspirations, or cultural backgrounds of individual students.
CKCS has been working to implement the VASD Personalized Learning initiative supporting the District's mission "every student must be successful' since 2016.
Visit the Useful GC Documents to learn more about what PL looks like at CKCS.