John LongMiddle School
700 Hickory Street, Grafton, WI 53024
Office: 262-376-5800 Fax: 262-376-5810
Feb. 19, 2016
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Soon, your 5th grade child will be transitioning from the elementary school to John Long Middle School. In an effort to assist with this move, we have scheduled a number of transition activities.
Parent Information Session/Orientation at John Long Middle School
There will be a Parent Information/Orientation Session on Feb. 25th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the
Large Gym at JLMS. Parents will meet with Mrs. Kayzar, Mr. Arendt and Mrs. Brady to
learn about the 6th grade program including the scheduling process and tour the school. Your 5th
grader is welcome to attend as well. Please enjoy the Makers’ Fair booths set up around the
building and in the small gym either before or after the orientation session.
A few weeks ago, you let us know if your child would like to take Band/Choir/Music for
the 2016-2017 school year. We had about a 90% response rate.Thank you for your help with this
part of the planning process.
Elementary School Visitations
In May 2016, Bonnie Brady, School Counselor and Liz Kayzar, Principal will visitthe
5th grades at each elementary school to introduce the middle school experience and entertain
student questions about John Long Middle School.
John Long Middle School Visitations
Following the school visits in May, each 5th grade will visit John Long Middle School. Students
will meet with Mrs. Kayzar,Mr. Arendt and Mrs. Brady, meet 6th grade teachers, tour the building
and attend a choral/band presentation.
Special Education Student Orientation
In addition, the 5th grade Special Education students will make a second visit in May to John Long
Middle School, meet their Special Education teachers and tour the building. Individual
student meetings will also be scheduled with Mrs. Kayzar and the case manager at JLMS in June.
Summer Registration, School Pictures and Back to School Night
Registration and school pictures for the 2016/2017 school year take place in August.
You will receive notification when more details are available.
Back to School Night: Tuesday, August 30th.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Kayzar, Mr. Arendt or Mrs. Brady.
Respectfully,
Liz Kayzar
Liz Kayzar Doug Arendt Bonnie Brady
Principal Assoc. Principal Counselor