Waubesa Weekly

WIS Principal: Corey Shefchik

K-5 Associate Principal: Brooke Hauser

Building Administrative Assistant: Angie TeBeest

Website and McFarland Facebook Page

Phone: 608-838-7667

December 24th- January 1st- Winter Break, No School

January 2nd- School Resumes

January 7th- 5th Grade Field Trip- Mr. Wells & Mrs. Lackey; Ms Eversoll & Mr. Grenzow

January 8th- 5th Grade Field Trip- Mr. Garvey & Ms. Coats; Mrs. Wilson & Ms. Price

January 30th- 4th Grade "Wear a Word Day!"

We are sharing an important attendance update. We’re looking forward to starting a new year off strong. In order for us to do this we would like to circle back about the start time of the school day. We have noticed a large number of late arrivals on a daily basis. A late arrival is 7:55 am.

If your student is late and they will be arriving after 7:55 am we ask that you submit an absence request. Absences can be requested in the following ways:

• Preferred- Infinite Campus absence request

• Email- wisattendance@mcfsd.org

• Phone- 608-838-7667- leave a message

• Click here for more detailed information.

As of January 2nd we will be marking students that arrive at 7:55 or later; either tardy excused (student entering the building with a parent or guardian request) or tardy unexcused (student entered the building without a parent excuse). Tardy minutes accumulate to add up to days absent which count toward the 10 parent excused days allowed per district policy.

Please reference the Family Handbook for more detailed attendance reporting procedures. If you have specific questions please contact the office at 608-838-7667 or email Mrs. Emily Gierl at gierle@mcfsd.org.

We have also noticed unsafe drop off and or pick ups at the start and end of the day. All students must exit or enter their vehicle on the right side. This is for the safety of students and vehicles passing on the left.

Drop off begins once you are in the loop. We ask you to pull forward to the “Start Here” sign. Students can be let out of the vehicle at any point once you have entered the loop.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Corey Shefchik, Principal

Brooke Hauser, Associate Principal

School Avoidance: If your student is having a hard with the transition back to school, please do not hesitate to reach out to Student Services. We are here to help support both you and your student! You can reach out to Emily Gierl at gierle@mcfsd.org for this as well.

Triple P Online is a fully self- guided online parent education and support program. It is research based, accessible 24/7, flexible and easy to tailor, engaging, and free for all families living in the state of Wisconsin. Each program goes through modules with tips and strategies for parents to prevent challenging behavior, promote positive behavior, and build stronger relationships with their child.

Parents and caregivers can choose from four options to fit the needs of their family:

0-12: For parents with children ages 2-12

Teen: For parents with teens ages 12-16

Fear- Less: For parents with children showing symptoms of anxiety

Baby: For parents-to-be and parents with babies 0-12 months

REGISTER HERE– Triple P Online link - https://www.triplep-parenting.com/wi-en/triple-p/

Waubesa Student Services Team (website)

Casey Popowski: School Counselor, 3rd and 4th grade Lifeskills Teacher

Casey Ruhland: School Counselor, 5th grade Lifeskills Teacher

Kayla Gauwitz: School Psychologist

Emily Gierl: School Social Worker

As a reminder please make sure your students have proper gear for outside. This would include but not limited to a coat, boots, mittens, hat, etc. It is suggested to have a back up pair of socks and/or shoes in their cubby if needed. The office can not provide gear for students who occasionally forget the essential items. If you are in need of gear for winter please email Emily Gierl our School Social Worker at gierle@mcfsd.org.

WIS is currently asking for the following donations:

• Gum: any flavor any amount! Used as a regulation strategy for some students.
• Legos: used or new!

Please drop any donations in the front office labeled with "WIS Student Services."

We are continuing to see cases of Pneumonia, Strep Throat, Influenza, Covid 19 and GI Viruses (Vomiting/Diarrhea) circulating the schools. As we enter winter break, we ask that you please reach out to your student's Medical Provider if symptoms do not improve within a few days or if you have concerns that your student may have a communicable disease (DHS Wisconsin Childhood Communicable Disease guidelines). This information is very helpful to us in the health office to help track illness and notify families when appropriate. We are happy to answer questions about medical exclusion policies and attendance, provide medications in the health office or be a resource for your student if needed for ongoing illness. Please reach out with questions and stay well!

• If interested in getting your student vaccinated please visit Public Health Public Health Immunization Clinics or reach out to your Clinic.
• If you are in need of Health Insurance please review our Health Insurance Resources located on the MSD Health Service Website.

Is your student missing school due to illness, injury or health-related appointments? Providing a medical note or appointment card will prevent these types of absences as counting towards your students' allotted 10 days of excused absences for the school year. Please reach out to District Nurse, Stephanie Peplinski at Peplins@mcfsd.org or wisattendance@mcfsd.org if you have additional questions about this process. You can also find more information about absences and attendance in the WIS parent handbook located on the school website.

December is...

• Spartan Diversity & Difference

December 25 to January 2 - Hanukkah

December 25 - Christmas

December 26 to January 1 - Kwanzaa