McDill Elementary Newsletter

Hello Timberwolf Families,

Well, we have our first snow day for the year 2024 already in the books! It is our hope that you and your children were able to enjoy the day and also create opportunities for some at-home learning. As a reminder, Mr. Sbertoli is out now until the end of January, as he is enjoying time with his family and new baby boy, born on December 26th. Crystal Armstrong, our school counselor, is filling in for him while a substitute, who is very familiar with McDill, is subbing in the counseling position. Please know that our students are always our first priority and you can still contact the office at any time during his absence.

Please note that tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10th, will be a Day 2 in the rotation. The rotation days on the calendar remain the same in spite of any cancelled school days. Since there will obviously be snow on the ground tomorrow and for the forseeable future, please note the policies below regarding outdoor gear. It is extremely helpful for the staff (and students) when everyone comes prepared with all items necessary items for the day - the Big 5, water bottles, Chromebooks, tennis shoes, etc.

• Mon, Jan. 15th - PTO Meeting 6:30 pm - McDill Library (Or Click here for virtual option)
  
  
• Tues, Jan. 16th - Battle of the Books (See Schedule Below)
  
  
• Wed, Jan. 17th - Mr. Chandonais' 4th Grade - Boston School Forest (9:05 am - 2:25 pm)
  
  
• Thur, Jan. 18th - Mrs. Ervin's 4th Grade - Boston School Forest (9:05 am - 2:25 pm)
• Thur, Jan. 18th - Student Council Meeting (4:00 - 5:00 pm)
  
  
• Fri, Jan. 19th - End of 2nd Qtr / School Store
  
  
• Mon, Jan. 22nd - No School - Teacher Record Keeping Day
• Tues, Jan. 23rd - No School - PD Day
  
  
• Fri, Jan. 26th - PTO Popcorn Day (Free popcorn for staff & students)
  
  
• Mon, Jan. 29th - The 4th-6th GradeBook Club Meets (7:50 - 8:35 am)
  
  
• Thur, Feb. 1st - All 3rd Grade - Field Trip to the Grand Theatre, Wausau (8:50 am - 12:00 pm)
• Thur, Feb. 1st - Student Council Meeting (4:00 - 5:00 pm)
  
  
• Fri, Feb. 2nd - School Store

Thank you for taking the time to read through this newsletter and for staying involved with your child's learning and school activities!

Our school will be hosting the Battle of the Books for 4th-6th grade teams on Tuesday, January 16th.
If your student is part of a team that is competing, you are welcome to come watch the Battle for your student's grade level. All battles will take place in the school library at the times listed below.

8:50- 9:55 am - 4th Grade Battle

10:00- 11:00 am - 6th Grade Battle and Teacher Team Battle

11:00 - 12:00 pm - 5th Grade Battle

1:05-1:45 pm - 4th Grade vs 5th Grade School Championship

Thank you for supporting your young reader!

Below are the Minimal Expectations for all students at McDill when snow arrives & remains on the ground. Please help your child meet these expectations by ensuring they have the proper outer gear before leaving the house each day. Thank you!

• Hats/Mittens: KN - 6th - Needed each day

• Winter Coat: KN - 6th - Needed each day

• Boots:
  Grades K-2 - Needed each day
  Grades 3-6 - Needed when leaving the blacktop area

• Snow Pants:
  Grades K-2 - Needed each day
  Grades 3-6 - Needed when leaving the blacktop area

As a school staff, we will continue to encourage students to follow the above cool weather expectations. However, we also expect students to make informed choices about what they wear outside. Many students, particularly in grades 4,5 and 6 choose to wear tennis shoes and/or go outside without hats, gloves and warm jackets. Please help us keep your child warm and comfortable outside (and inside after recess, as well) by discussing these cool weather expectations with them at home. It is important for students to realize that there may be different expectations at school compared to those at home. Thank you for supporting the efforts of the school staff to keep consistent guidelines for the well being of our students.

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This position would entail only a few hours a day helping with lunch & recess duties in the grade level needed. If you apply, please let us know when you are available to start helping out!
Thanks for considering this way to help in your child's school ... and GET PAID to do it! 🙂

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