Stay Connected and Stay Healthy - COVID-19 Resource Guide SPRING BREAK EDITION
Activities for Kids
STEM - Kids will love this 5 Day STEM Challenge from Little Bins for Little Hands! This is a great journal to help kids plan, complete and document their STEM challenge results.
Art - We love this website with great spring art projects for kids.
Mindfulness - This website link has some spring mindfulness techniques and activities that the kids will enjoy.
BASE Kids Lab - Use the BASE Kids Lab www.basefortatkinson.org/lab during your screen time to access a variety of websites and activities.
Daily Positive Message
Parent Connections
We are here for our BASE kids, families and community! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns, or if there are any needs we may be able to help you address. We are connected to email and our office phones.
Alicia Norris, Executive Director
920-542-6501
Melissa Willkomm, Director of Operations
920-542-6500
Please let us know if you would like to be added to a BASE parent list, connecting our BASE parents with each other.
Check out our BASE Kids Lab on our website at www.basefortatkinson.org/lab. We have listed this resource in Activities for Kids and we are continuing to add a variety of quality online resources on a regular basis. We are planning some great ways to stay connected with daily blog posts!
According to Jefferson County Human Services, individuals can call the number below to be connected with resources for the Foodshare program, energy assistance and more.
1-888-794-5780
Programs have been granted increased flexibility during this time, so even if individuals have not qualified in the past, they are encouraged to reach out.
Resources from the Fort Atkinson School District
Information About COVID-19
Looking for ways to talk to children and youth about COVID-19? There are a number of great resources from the Child Mind Institute, National Association of School Psychologists, National Child Traumatic Stress Network, and Kids Health.
Stay Connected and Stay Healthy - COVID-19 Resource Guide Spring Break Edition
Activities for Kids
We love this Stay-At-Home Care Package by Big Life Journals that highlights indoor games and activities that get kids moving.
BASE Kids Lab - Use the BASE Kids Lab www.basefortatkinson.org/lab during your screen time to access a variety of websites and activities.
Reading - Reading or book challenges can be an effective way to keep kids engaged in reading. Here is one example of a book challenge template that you can print and use or kids can create one to use.
Mindfulness - Kids can use these mindful breathing techniques any time and they are fun to practice.
Daily Positive Message
Parent Connections
We are here for our BASE kids, families and community! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns, or if there are any needs we may be able to help you address. We are connected to email and our office phones.
Alicia Norris, Executive Director
920-542-6501
Melissa Willkomm, Director of Operations
920-542-6500
Please let us know if you would like to be added to a BASE parent list, connecting our BASE parents with each other.
Check out our BASE Kids Lab on our website at www.basefortatkinson.org/lab. We have listed this resource below in Activities for Kids and we are continuing to add a variety of quality online resources on a regular basis. We are planning some great ways to stay connected with daily blog posts!
According to Jefferson County Human Services, individuals can call the number below to be connected with resources for the Foodshare program, energy assistance and more.
1-888-794-5780
Programs have been granted increased flexibility during this time, so even if individuals have not qualified in the past, they are encouraged to reach out.
Resources from the Fort Atkinson School District
Information About COVID-19
Stay Connected and Stay Healthy - COVID-19 Resource Guide Spring Break Edition
Activities for Kids
Reading - Mo Willems Lunch Doodles. BASE has many of Mo Willems’ books at our sites and they have been widely enjoyed by the kids. Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo's studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons and join Mo to explore ways of writing and making together.
Arts - We picked a few spring crafts for you to try and enjoy.
For the flowers and fish crafts gather some plastic forks, paper plates and fish and have fun creating.
For the butterfly craft use a toilet paper tube, paper, and a variety of any other items to create and decorate a butterfly.
STEM - DIY marshmallow catapults are fun to engineer and make and you can use a wide variety of supplies to create your catapult (pencils, dry pasta noodles, popsicle sticks, sticks, rulers, spoons).
BASE Kids Lab - Use the BASE Kids Lab www.basefortatkinson.org/lab during your screen time to access a variety of websites and activities.
Daily Positive Message
We are so grateful to have had a great 2019-2020 school year so far with our BASE kids after school. BASE staff wish you a very happy spring break doing fun things to celebrate the great work you have done so far this school year. We look forward to staying connected & healthy with you and we hope you enjoy the activities we will share with you during your spring break.
Parent Connections
We are here for our BASE kids, families and community! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns, or if there are any needs we may be able to help you address. We are connected to email and our office phones.
Alicia Norris, Executive Director
920-542-6501
Melissa Willkomm, Director of Operations
920-542-6500
Please let us know if you would like to be added to a BASE parent list, connecting our BASE parents with each other.
Check out our BASE Kids Lab on our website at www.basefortatkinson.org/lab. We have listed this resource below in Activities for Kids and we are continuing to add a variety of quality online resources on a regular basis. We are planning some great ways to stay connected with daily blog posts!
According to Jefferson County Human Services, individuals can call the number below to be connected with resources for the Foodshare program, energy assistance and more.
1-888-794-5780
Programs have been granted increased flexibility during this time, so even if individuals have not qualified in the past, they are encouraged to reach out.
Resources from the Fort Atkinson School District
Online resources for families (online learning resources by grade level) https://www.fortschools.org/Page/8873
Information About COVID-19
Johns Hopkins Medicine and All Children’s Hospital shared some information about COVID-19 on their website.
Stay Connected and Stay Healthy - COVID-19 Resource Guide vol.6
Parent Connections
We are here for our BASE kids, families and community! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns, or if there are any needs we may be able to help you address. We are connected to email and our office phones.
Alicia Norris, Executive Director
920-542-6501
Melissa Willkomm, Director of Operations
920-542-6500
Please let us know if you would like to be added to a BASE parent list, connecting our BASE parents with each other.
Check out our BASE Kids Lab on our website at www.basefortatkinson.org/lab. We have listed this resource below in Activities for Kids and we are continuing to add a variety of quality online resources on a regular basis. We are planning some great ways to stay connected with daily blog posts!
According to Jefferson County Human Services, individuals can call the number below to be connected with resources for the Foodshare program, energy assistance and more.
1-888-794-5780
Programs have been granted increased flexibility during this time, so even if individuals have not qualified in the past, they are encouraged to reach out.
Resources from the Fort Atkinson School District
Online resources for families (online learning resources by grade level) https://www.fortschools.org/Page/8873
Additional Community Resources
The Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce has shared a COVID-19 Resource Toolkit to keep our community members updated and focused on staying connected and supporting each other.
Information About COVID-19
Activities for Kids
Fun & Educational Activities Online - www.basefortatkinson.org/lab
Reading - Kids can participate in these 2 activities during reading time.
Create a Facebook page for a character
Grant 3 wishes to the characters
STEM - As you plan your shopping list and trips, consider purchasing some basis supplies to have on hand for STEM projects. Here is a STEM supply list to get you started.
Daily Positive Messages
Stay Connected and Stay Healthy - COVID-19 Resource Guide vol.5
Parent Connections
We are here for our BASE kids, families and community! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns, or if there are any needs we may be able to help you address. We are connected to email and our office phones.
Alicia Norris, Executive Director
920-542-6501
Melissa Willkomm, Director of Operations
920-542-6500
Please let us know if you would like to be added to a BASE parent list, connecting our BASE parents with each other.
Check out our BASE Kids Lab on our website at www.basefortatkinson.org/lab We have listed this resource below in Activities for Kids and we are continuing to add a variety of quality online resources on a regular basis. We are planning some great ways to stay connected with daily blog posts!
According to Jefferson County Human Services, individuals can call the number below to be connected with resources for the Foodshare program, energy assistance and more.
1-888-794-5780
Programs have been granted increased flexibility during this time, so even if individuals have not qualified in the past, they are encouraged to reach out.
Resources from the Fort Atkinson School District
Online resources for families (online learning resources by grade level) https://www.fortschools.org/Page/8873
Information about COVID-19
The CDC has shared key facts about COVID-19. Know the facts about COVID-19 and help stop the spread of rumors.
Activities for Kids
Fun & Educational Activities Online - www.basefortatkinson.org/lab
2 great resources from Growing Leaders: Home Chats - A Parents Guide to Healthy Conversations During the Coronavirus Outbreak
STEM - NASA is offering STEM engagement activities.
Reading - Print off this reading log or kids can make their own. With the focus we have had on our BASE Star Reading Program, we can’t wait to see what books kids have been enjoying during this time!
Daily Positive Message
Stay Connected and Stay Healthy - COVID-19 Resource Guide vol.4
Parent Connections
We are here for our BASE kids, families and community! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns, or if there are any needs we may be able to help you address. We are connected to email and our office phones.
Alicia Norris, Executive Director
920-542-6501
Melissa Willkomm, Director of Operations
920-542-6500
Please let us know if you would like to be added to a BASE parent list, connecting our BASE parents with each other.
Check out our BASE Kids Lab on our website at www.basefortatkinson.org/lab We have listed this resource below in Activities for Kids and we are continuing to add a variety of quality online resources on a regular basis. We are planning some great ways to stay connected with daily blog posts!
According to Jefferson County Human Services, individuals can call the number below to be connected with resources for the Foodshare program, energy assistance and more.
1-888-794-5780
Programs have been granted increased flexibility during this time, so even if individuals have not qualified in the past, they are encouraged to reach out.
Resources from the Fort Atkinson School District
3.18.20 Online Resources for Families (online learning resources by grade level shared by the school district)
https://www.fortschools.org/Page/8873
Information About COVID-19
The Mayo Clinic has compiled some helpful information about COVID-19. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/category/covid-19/
Activities for Kids
Fun & Educational Activities Online - www.basefortatkinson.org/lab
Great resources for creating: Play Dough, Taste Safe Blocks, Fizzy Blocks, Taste Safe Paint, Taste Safe Slime, Puffy Paint, Baby Safe Paint, Ice Paints.
Use these card to help you start some conversations: Would You Rather Questions for Kids
Daily Positive Messages
Stay Connected and Stay Healthy - COVID-19 Resource Guide vol.3
Parent Connections
We are here for our BASE kids, families and community! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns, or if there are any needs we may be able to help you address. We are connected to email and our office phones.
Alicia Norris, Executive Director
920-542-6501
Melissa Willkomm, Director of Operations
920-542-6500
Please let us know if you would like to be added to a BASE parent list, connecting our BASE parents with each other.
Check out our BASE Kids Lab on our website at www.basefortatkinson.org/lab We have listed this resource below in Activities for Kids and we are continuing to add a variety of quality online resources on a regular basis. We are planning some great ways to stay connected with daily blog posts!
According to Jefferson County Human Services, individuals can call the number below to be connected with resources for the Foodshare program, energy assistance and more.
1-888-794-5780
Programs have been granted increased flexibility during this time, so even if individuals have not qualified in the past, they are encouraged to reach out.
Resources from the Fort Atkinson School District
https://www.fortschools.org/Page/8873 3.18.20 Online Resources for Families (teacher recommended resources by grade level)
Information About COVID-19
Review this CDC resource for What every American and community can do now to decrease the spread of COVID-19.
Activities for Kids
Fun & Educational Activities Online - www.basefortatkinson.org/lab
Art - How to Paint with Bubbles
Mindfulness - Mindfulness Activities
STEM - Marshmallow STEM Activities
Daily Positive Message
Stay Connected and Stay Healthy - COVID-19 Resource Guide vol.2
Parent Connections
We are here for our BASE kids, families and community! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns, or if there are any needs we may be able to help you address. We are connected to email and our office phones.
Alicia Norris, Executive Director
920-542-6501
Melissa Willkomm, Director of Operations
920-542-6500
Please let us know if you would like to be added to a BASE parent list, connecting our BASE parents with each other.
Check out our BASE Kids Lab on our website at www.basefortatkinson.org/lab We have listed this resource below in Activities for Kids and we are continuing to add a variety of quality online resources on a regular basis. We are planning some great ways to stay connected!
According to Jefferson County Human Services, individuals can call the number below to be connected with resources for the Foodshare program, energy assistance and more.
1-888-794-5780
Programs have been granted increased flexibility during this time, so even if individuals have not qualified in the past, they are encouraged to reach out.
Information About COVID-19
The World Health Organization WHO has published some helpful resources on COVID-19.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
Coping with Stress during the COVID-19 outbreak - WHO
Helping Children cope with stress during the COVID-19 outbreak - WHO
Activities for Kids
We love this resource for a daily learning projects journal. Print and use the template or kids can create their own! My Daily Learning Projects - Big Life Journal
Here is a list of indoor activities that will keep kids entertained.
Daily Positive Message - Growth Mindset Statements
COVID-19 Help Stop the Spread and Stay Healthy-Resource Guide vol.1
Parent Connections
We are here for our BASE kids, families and community! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns, or if there are any needs we may be able to help you address. We are connected to email and our office phones.
Alicia Norris, Executive Director
920-542-6501
Melissa Willkomm, Director of Operations
920-542-6500
Please let us know if you would like to be added to a BASE parent list, connecting our BASE parents with each other.
Check out our BASE Kids Lab on our website at www.basefortatkinson.org/lab We have listed this resource below in Activities for Kids and we are continuing to add a variety of quality online resources on a regular basis. We are planning some great ways to stay connected!
Information About COVID-19
Parents, community members, and others likely have lots of questions about COVID-19. The Washington Department of Health is here to help, with a fact sheet translated into several different languages.
Talking to Kids About COVID-19
Looking for ways to talk to children and youth about COVID-19? There are a number of great resources from the Child Mind Institute, National Association of School Psychologists, National Child Traumatic Stress Network, and Kids Health.
Internet & Technology
Comcast is offering qualifying students and parents 60 days of free internet through Comcast Internet Essentials during the pandemic. Kudos to Comcast for making it easier to make the decision to stay home.
Activities for Kids
BASE Kids Lab - www.basefortatkinson.org/lab
Through the thoughtful design, ongoing updates and active use of our BASE Kids Lab, we hope to inspire youth to engage in enriching programs and activities through the utilization of educational, fun, reliable, and diverse digital technologies.
BASE Kids Lab highlights topics including:
Educational, safe & fun websites
Homework & projects research resources
Games
Computer skills acquisition
Careers research
Digital art & music
Lend A Hand community service project tracking
Community engagement
BASE program highlights
Literacy & reading
STEM
BASE Kid Surveys
Character Development & Leadership
Make a card to send to a local nursing home
Reena Senior Living, 737 Reena Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Wellington Place at Fort Atkinson, 200 S Water Street W, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Wellington Meadows, 525 Memorial Drive, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Sienna Crest Memory Care, 1531 Commonwealth Drive, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Scholastic’s Learn at Home-FREE
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Education companies offering free subscriptions
https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/
Brain & body workouts for kids
As school districts close and students are asked to stay home, there are ways to continue to engage your youth through virtual lessons. The American Federation of Teachers has a wealth of resources to help with learning at home.
Lemonade Day Registration
Registration for Fort Atkinson's 2nd Annual Lemonade Day opened on Monday, March 2nd. Please visit www.lemonadeday.org/Fort-Atkinson to register your child by Friday, March 13th. We invite BASE parents & families and Fort Atkinson community members to be an active part of a child's participation in Lemonade Day by being a mentor. It is a great opportunity for our BASE families and Fort Atkinson community members to participate in this program. Additional information about Lemonade Day will follow including mentoring sessions, workshops, bank loan day, and more. Lemonade Day in Fort Atkinson is scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd.
When you register by Friday, March 13th, you will reserve materials including a backpack, t-shirt, and entrepreneur workbook. A kickoff event is planned for Wednesday, March 18th, 4:30-6:00pm, at Luther Elementary School where materials can be picked up and Fort Atkinson entrepreneurs will be available to help with the lemonade stand business planning process.
There are opportunities to become a mentor, a Safe Stand Sponsor or volunteer. Participating in Lemonade Day empowers our Fort Atkinson youth to become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. Visit www.lemonadeday.org/Fort-Atkinson and get involved in Fort Atkinson’s 2nd Annual Lemonade Day!
February BASE Kid of the Month Awards
LEADERS
Lend a helping hand
Encourage
Always listen
Do the right thing
Energize
Respect others
Serve
The BASE staff are proud to present the BASE Kid of the Month award winners to you for February 2020!
BASE Barrie
BASE Luther
BASE Purdy
BASE Rockwell
BASE 8th Annual Penny Drive-Supporting Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
BASE Lend A Hand-Penny Drive Announcement
BASE is getting ready to make a BIG announcement regarding our Penny Drive that will kick off this Friday, February 14th, 2020. The BASE Lend a Hand Community Service Program will kick off our 8th Annual Penny Drive on Friday, February 14th and we will collect coins and donations through May 2, 2020. Today we received our official approval letter to fundraise for a charity and cause that is very near and dear to the hearts of our BASE kids and staff and we are excited to share it with our friends, families and community. Stay tuned for our announcement on Friday and ways that you can join with us to raise funds. Get ready to help us Lend A Hand and make a difference!
Parents Night Out and Kids Night In
BASE will be open on Friday, February 14th for a special evening event. Parents Night Out & Kids Night In will be open to all kids ages 6+ on Friday, February 14th, 4:00pm-9:00pm, at Luther Elementary School. It’s a special parents night out for Valentines Day. Drop the kids off for an evening with us which will include kids crafts, games, a pasta dinner, and a movie. The suggested donation is $10 or donate hypo allergenic fragrance free wipes packs of 50-100 (not refill packs). BASE Purdy kids wanted to collect donations for a worthy cause for their Lend A Hand community service project and the donations collected for this event will benefit Trudy’s Room.
BASE kids will be enjoying Early Release Day programs and activities at their BASE sites on Friday, February 14th beginning at 11:50am. During the afternoon, we will have bus transportation available for BASE Barrie and BASE Rockwell kids to travel to Luther. BASE Purdy kids will walk to Luther. BASE parents who intend for their child/children to then stay at BASE Luther for the 4:00-9:00pm event must complete the Parents Night Out & Kids Night In RSVP prior to the event. Children who do not participate in BASE are welcome to come to Luther beginning at 4:00pm to enjoy the event. A parent or guardian must complete the Parents Night Out & Kids Night In RSVP prior to the event.
Please click on the link to complete the Parents Night Out & Kids Night In RSVP.
Contact BASE Director of Operations, Melissa Willkomm by email melissa@basefortatkinson.org or by phone 920-542-6500 with any questions you may have.
January BASE Kid of the Month Awards
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” - John C. Maxwell
BASE Kids of the Month are chosen and recognized by BASE staff members for demonstrating unique abilities to inspire, lead and succeed. It is a joy to watch these and all BASE kids identify and explore characteristics about themselves that make them unique individuals. These developing characteristics also allow them to connect with others around them in meaningful ways and amazing things happen. We are proud to present to you the January BASE Kid of the Month award recipients who are excited to share a little about themselves with you.
BASE Barrie
BASE Luther
BASE Purdy
BASE Rockwell
Parents Night Out & Kids Night In
BASE will be open on Friday, February 14th for a special evening event. Parents Night Out & Kids Night In will be open to all kids ages 6+ on Friday, February 14th, 4:00pm-9:00pm, at Luther Elementary School. It’s a special parents night out for Valentines Day. Drop the kids off for an evening with us which will include kids crafts, games, a pasta dinner, and a movie. The suggested donation is $10 or donate hypo allergenic fragrance free wipes packs of 50-100 (not refill packs). BASE Purdy kids wanted to collect donations for a worthy cause for their Lend A Hand community service project and the donations collected for this event will benefit Trudy’s Room.
BASE kids will be enjoying Early Release Day programs and activities at their BASE sites on Friday, February 14th beginning at 11:50am. During the afternoon, we will have bus transportation available for BASE Barrie and BASE Rockwell kids to travel to Luther. BASE Purdy kids will walk to Luther. BASE parents who intend for their child/children to then stay at BASE Luther for the 4:00-9:00pm event must complete the Parents Night Out & Kids Night In RSVP prior to the event. Children who do not participate in BASE are welcome to come to Luther beginning at 4:00pm to enjoy the event. A parent or guardian must complete the Parents Night Out & Kids Night In RSVP prior to the event.
Please click on the link to complete the Parents Night Out & Kids Night In RSVP.
Contact BASE Director of Operations, Melissa Willkomm by email melissa@basefortatkinson.org or by phone 920-542-6500 with any questions you may have.
December BASE Kid of the Month Awards
“Today you are YOU, that is truer than true.
There is NO ONE alive that is YOU-ER than YOU!”
- Dr. Seuss
We are proud to close out a successful year at BASE by naming our December BASE Kid of the Month Award recipients. These BASE kids exemplify what it means to inspire, lead and succeed at BASE, at school, at home and in their community. BASE staff members hope you enjoy reading about and celebrating with us the December 2019 BASE Kids of the Month.
BASE Barrie
BASE Luther
BASE Purdy
BASE Rockwell
BASE Guest Reader 2020
Looking for a fun way to volunteer in 2020? Be a BASE Guest Reader!
We are asking our BASE parents, board & committee members, volunteers and community partners to be our guest reader! Guest reading will be scheduled on Wednesdays from 4:00-4:30pm. Guest readers should bring in their favorite book(s) from their childhood to share with our BASE kids. We encourage (but do not require) guest readers to donate a copy of the book (s) to help build our BASE libraries and bright futures for kids.
Questions? Contact Alicia Norris (alicia@basefortatkinson.org) or Melissa Willkomm (melissa@basefortatkinson.org)
Please use the link below to sign up to be a guest reader, thank you!
November BASE Kid of the Month Awards
“It’s not about what it is. It’s about what it can become.” - Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
BASE staff members award these individuals the BASE Kid of the Month Award for November 2019. These BASE kids exemplify what it means to inspire, lead and succeed.
BASE Barrie
BASE Luther
BASE Purdy
BASE Rockwell
Giving Tuesday & BASE Lend A Hand
It’s Giving Tuesday and we hope you feel inspired to support a cause you love. With some great community service projects already completed this school year through our Lend A Hand program, check out how BASE staff and kids are using Giving Tuesday 2019 to kick-start their December projects to give back.
Very proud of our BASE staff and kids who have been learning about philanthropy and the importance of giving, the foundation of our Lend A Hand Program. National Philanthropy Day on Friday, November 15th was spent brainstorming new community service project ideas. Stay tuned for our December Lend A Hand projects!
BASE Rockwell is working on a special project using recycled crayons and creating a special, handmade item that will be donated.
