Spartan Scoop Nov 25

Fall Break - No School

Parents, join us on Wednesday, December 4th, at 5 PM at IMMS in the cafeteria for an essential presentation on Internet Safety, led by an expert from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). This session is designed to help you protect your children online, with practical guidance on navigating social media, gaming platforms, Discord, and other digital spaces. Learn how to recognize online risks, set healthy boundaries, and foster safe online habits for your family. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable tools and insights to keep your kids safe in today’s digital world. RSVP is not required, but please take a moment to complete this one-question survey to help us estimate attendance. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.

Auditions for the talent show, which will take place the Friday before winter break, will be held on Wednesday, December 4th, and Thursday, December 5th, from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

We’re excited to announce our new version of Ryan’s Roundup this year called Move a Muscle: a fun and meaningful community event this November!

• Raise Funds: Students and family members can buy themed t-shirts and donate on our Move A Muscle classmunity page!
• Move A Muscle Basketball Games: Join us for the Move A Muscle Basketball Games on December 5th and 6th

Help us make a difference by taking part in our fundraiser and to share it with your family and friends! You can find our classmunity page at classmunity.com under Move A Muscle!

Thank you for your support!

The math team is still looking for students who would be willing to join our Junior Varsity group. Both groups practice on Mondays starting on, November 18th, from 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM in room 305. Please see the graphic for more information.

Pictures are due November 30th. Email photos to yearbook@mcfsd.org. Contact Ms. Fay (fays@mcfsd.org) or Ms. Lindy (wiesmal@mcfsd.org) with any questions.

Schedule Changes:

Students will have until December 16th to fill out the schedule change request form.

24-25 Schedule Change Request Form

FAQ's:

For more information on schedule changes, work & senior release, TA's and other frequently asked questions, please read this document.

24-25 Schedule FAQs

Applications (Juniors/Seniors):

Work Release Application

Senior Release Application

Teaching Assistant Application

Thank you!

MHS Student Services

Band concert at 7:30 PM in the PAC

Clubs and activities yearbook pictures will be taken in the SLC. Here is the schedule.

MHS and IMMS combined choir concert at 7:00 PM in the PAC

Parents, PLEASE REPORT ALL ATTENDANCE IN INFINITE CAMPUS. You are able to enter your request directly into IC at any time of day, even for short notice or late requests. (Instructions). If you are concerned that the office staff is not receiving your IC absence request, please make sure you allow push notifications for the Infinite Campus app on your phone. Once the IC request is processed you will get a notification.

As a back-up, you can leave a message on the attendance line, 608-838-4657, or email mhsattendance@mcfsd.org.

• ACT Prep Plus - Registration Open

• McFarland Girl Scout Troop 8063 Winter Clothing Drive - November 18-29

• Ryan’s Roundup Basketball Games - December 5 & 6

• St. Nick's Shop at McFarland Municipal Center - December 7

• E.D. Locke Library Craft-a-Palooza - December 7

• Stoughton Health Safe@Home Program for Grades 4-6 - December 13

• E.D. Locke Library Santa Storytime - December 21

• E.D. Locke Library Noon Year’s Eve Party - December 31

• Badger Bots School Day Off Camps - October 24-December 31

• E.D. Locke Library Grades 3-5 LEGO Club - September-May

• E.D. Locke Library Grades 3-5 Graphic Novel Book Club - September-May

• E.D. Locke Library Grades K-2 Magic Tree House Book Club - September-May

• Free Triple P Positive Parenting Online Program for WI Families

Looking for more things to do?

McFarland Recreation Aquatics & Play (MRAP) and the McFarland Performing Arts Center (MPAC) offer a wide variety of recreation and aquatics programs for community members of all ages. To learn more, visit MRAPNews.com

Questions about specific MRAP or MPAC programs?

Reach out to the staff contacts listed below:

Stu Schaefer, Director of Community Services

schaefs@mcfsd.org | 608-838-3168

Kayla Eliasson, Aquatics Supervisor

eliassk@mcfsd.org | 608-838-3168

Alisha Fix, Recreation Supervisor

fixa@mcfsd.org | 608-838-4666

Zachary Franczak, Performing Arts Supervisor

franczz@mcfsd.org | 608-838-4461

MSEC is a collaborative group that meets monthly to offer feedback to the district to improve our school community. Everyone is welcome!

Our next meeting is:

December 4th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at WIS in the Multi-Purpose Room. (Enter using door K, GYM)

To receive more detailed information, join our mailing list by completing this form.

Can't make this meeting?? Check out our calendar of events for upcoming dates and information.

Does your child have a food allergy? Reminder, if they take hot lunch please visit NutriSlice for menu/ingredient information. Menus are subject to change based on product availability but families will be notified in advance. Please reach out to School Nutrition with any questions.

If your child has a Life Threatening Food Allergy and EpiPen Prescription please send their Epipen to school. This can be kept in the health office or if your student is in grades 6-12, they can self carry it. All prescription medications, including emergency medicine, must have an MD order and Parent Signature, even if self-carrying. Consent forms are required every year and are available here, in the health office and on the District website. An Emergency Health Plan is then created and shared with all staff, including the Kitchen staff. Please reach out to Health Services with questions.

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 School Nurse, Lauren Neesam at NeesamL@mcfsd.org or mhsattendance@mcfsd.org if you have additional questions about this process. You can also find more information about absences and attendance in the MHS parent handbook located on the school website.

On November 19, DPI issued a District Report Card for our district and for each district in Wisconsin in addition to a School Report Card for each school. As a District we “Exceed Expectations” and Waubesa Intermediate School, Indian Mound Middle School, and McFarland High School school each earned a rating of “Exceeds Expectations” this year as well. Conrad Elvehjem Primary School received a rating of “Satisfactory Progress” under alternate accountability, because grades EC-2 do not participate in state testing.

All report cards are available online at http://dpi.wi.gov/accountability/report-cards. Please see this letter for additional information.

Summary from the 11/18/24 School Board Meeting:

In addition to their regular duties of approving minutes, staffing, and expenses, here are some highlights from the meeting:

• Members provided an update from the recent joint Village Board/School Board Planning Committee meeting.

• Action items that were acted upon included:

• The Board approved the second reading and adoption of policies.

COMING UP:

The next School District of McFarland School Board meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2024.

Click HERE for a link to the McFarland School Board agendas and minutes.

Click HERE for a link to the McFarland School Board meeting recordings and upcoming YouTube live streams.

November is...

• Native American Heritage Month
• Veterans and Military Families Month
• Youth Homelessness Awareness month

November 28 - Thanksgiving

November 29 - Native American Heritage Day