Spartan Scoop April 8

The remaining Sophomore advisories will be going to Madison College as part of their post-secondary exploration requirement. The following sophomore advisories will be going from 8:30 am - 11:30 am on April 8th:

• Jenkins
• Genrich
• Schicker/Garvey
• Cunningham
• McAleer

• PreACT Exam for freshmen and sophomores. Juniors and Seniors do NOT have school.
• Band-O-Rama

No School - staff professional development day

MHS students helped facilitate the WIS 5th graders' Kindness Retreat. This all-day event which focused on treating others with kindness was full of activities, games, singing, dancing, small group conversations, stories, skits, and reflection.

Med Club Blood Drive

McFarland Track and Field Presents:

DECA Big Little Dance and Superhero Training Camp - This is a super fun family event with activities to entertain the entire family for hours! Children do not need to be McFarland residents to participate!

Purchase tickets now using the link below! https://www.classmunity.com/mcfarlandsdwi/

Join us for McFarland's DECA Book Drive!

Do you have books at home that you're ready to part with? We're thrilled to announce our book drive and would love to collect them from you! Whether it's children's books, novels, or textbooks, we welcome them all!

Drop off your books at any of the McFarland School Buildings: CEPS, WIS, IMMS, MHS. We've also partnered with several local businesses where you can drop off your donations: Gingerbread House, McFarland House Cafe, Grace Coffee, Peony's Parlor, and CLM!

All donated books will be given to the Madison Reading Club, spreading the love of literature to those who need it most.

And here's something special: don't forget to follow our Facebook page for Bedtime Stories with DECA Members! Our members will be reading stories for bedtime, creating magical moments for kids and families alike.

Spring play information - Tickets

The best and most accurate way to report your student's attendance is via IC. You are able to enter your request directly into IC at any time of day, even for short notice 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.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The CDC has reported measles cases are currently occurring in multiple states – CDC Measles Cases and Outbreaks. The McFarland School District Health Services would like to take this opportunity to provide some information about measles and how to prevent it.

Measles is a viral infection that causes fever, cough, a rash, sore eyes, and can lead to serious complications. Measles spreads very easily, so it is important to protect against infection. Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent measles. DHS - Measles Fact Sheet

Two doses of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine provide the best protection against disease. These doses must be separated by at least 28 days. MMR vaccine is routinely recommended between 12-15 months and the second dose before entering school, at 4-6 years. Waivers to the school requirements are available for religious, health, and personal conviction reasons. However, in the event of an outbreak of measles students with waivers may be excluded from school until the outbreak is declared over.

It is important for you to check your child’s immunization records to make sure they have received two doses of MMR vaccine. You may check your child’s immunization record by logging on to the Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR). You may also see your child's school immunization record on Infinite Campus > Health. Your local health department, family health care provider or online health MyChart may also have your child’s immunization record.

If you have specific questions for the MSD Health Services Department, please reach out to District Nurse, Stephanie Peplinski at peplins@mcfsd.org, (608)838-4679. Thank you

April Is

• National Autism Acceptance Month
• Hmong Heritage Month
• Arab American Heritage Month
• National School Library Month

* Prisoners of War Remembrance Day - April 9 evening -10

• Today we remember and honor the brave military members who were or may still be prisoners of war.
  

Eid al-Fitr - April 10

• Eid Mubarak! Today marks the end of Ramadan and is a special day of celebration and joy.
  

Day of Silence - April 12

• The Day Of Silence is a time to stand with LGBTQ+ friends and promote understanding and acceptance.
  

* American Creed Day

• Today we honor the political aspirations of United States government. The ideals of liberty, equality, justice, and humanity.
  

* Wisconsin Public School Observance Days

• ACT Prep Plus - Spring DISCOUNT deadline extended to TUESDAY, APRIL 9
  
• McFarland DECA Book Drive
• Rainbow Reading Hour
• Kids Bowl Free Program

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