Spartan Scoop Sept 18

....but when I do, my teacher doesn't have any tissues. Allergy season is in full swing, and cold and flu season is fast approaching. We are always in need of tissues for classrooms. If you have the ability and are willing to donate boxes of tissues, students and staff would be so appreciative.

Senior pictures are due by November 30, 2023. They can be emailed directly to yearbook@mcfsd.org.

All questions or concerns regarding attendance/absences should be directed to Carli Cherek at cherekc@mcfsd.org or 608-838-3166 x4762.

There are three ways to report your student's absence, appointment, leaving early/arriving late:

1. Enter your request directly into IC. (Instructions) -
   • If you are concerned that the office staff is not receiving your IC absence request, please make sure you allow notifications for the Infinite Campus app on your phone. Once the IC request is processed you will get a notification.
2. Call the attendance line directly at 608-838-4657 and leave a message. These are sent directly to our email, so we see them in real time.
3. Email mhsattendance@mcfsd.org

• September 19
• Class ring and graduation orders due. Midwest scholastic will be here during lunches.
• September 20
• Open House from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Parents and students will have the opportunity for drop in meetings/check-ins with teachers.
• Senior Parent Presentation @6pm in PAC -- Any and all parents may attend, but content will be geared towards Life After HS.
• September 22
• No School - Staff Professional Development Day
• September 23
• Land acknowledgement ceremony (see flyer below)
• September 24
• Marching band performance in the McFarland Community Festival parade.
• September 27
• School picture retake day from 9:00 am - 2:15 pm in the student learning center.

Thank you for your help in creating a productive learning environment for all students. A reminder that students are responsible for their own personal property throughout the day. Confiscated phones for inappropriate or untimely use will always be returned to the student at the end of each school day at the latest. Phones/AirPods/etc that are taken away throughout the day will be safely stored by school personnel during the class period/school day. School staff is not liable for confiscated personal property.

-- Girls Tennis: Had a very busy week with a conference win over Stoughton and a close match vs. Edgewood where we came up a little short. They had a very nice showing at a competitive Waunakee Invite on Friday and Saturday playing West, Waunakee, Memorial and Verona. They will have their conference meet on Friday and Saturday this week. Good Luck

- Girls Golf: Continues to improve and compete well in the Badger Small Conference. Good luck to them as well as they have their conference match on Tuesday.

- Football: Football had a nice win over conference opponent Delavan - Darien.

- Volleyball: Had a very busy week with conference wins over Stoughton and Sauk Prairie. They had a nice showing at a very competitive Charger Challenge Invite on Friday and Saturday playing many D1 teams. They were the winners of the Bronze bracket.

- Girls Swimming: Had a good conference win over Stoughton this week Tuesday.

- Boys Soccer: Had a rain postponement on Tuesday vs. Sauk Prairie and a loss to Sugar River.

- Cross Country: Competed well at the Mount Horeb Invite on Saturday, Spencer Alf took 2nd, Isaac Ewing took 6th and Hannah Kirch took 4th. Boys and Girls teams took 4th place.

- Dance: Is getting ready for their performance at the football game on Friday

September is Attendance Awareness Month

• Coming to school each day counts for a lot. Let's make sure we're here to learn, grow, and have fun.
  

September 15 (sundown) to September 17 (eve) Rosh Hashanah

• Happy Rosh Hashanah! It's a time for new beginnings and reflection. Those who observe will engage in a variety of customs, including the blowing of the shofar, candle lightings, eating symbolic foods, and wishing one another a good year.

September 15 - October 15 National Hispanic Heritage Month

• It's time to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's take time to learn about the cool histories, amazing cultures, and awesome contributions of Hispanic people from places like Spain, Mexico, and more. It is always fun to discover how wonderfully diverse our world is!

*September 15 Pow & Mia Recognition Day

• POW - MIA day recognizes those who were captured or went missing while in active service. We hope for knowledge or a safe return home.

*September 16 Mildred Fish-Harnack Day

• Mildred Fish-Harnack was born in Milwaukee in 1902. During WWII she became a spy and provided important secrets and information to the United States and allied forces. Today we celebrate her integrity and bravery.

*September 20 Wisconsin Day

• We Love Wisconsin!

* Wisconsin Public School Observance Days