NOVEMBER 5 OPERATING REFERENDUM
Hello Pointer Education Partners,
A reminder, the Mineral Point Unified School District has an operating referendum question on the ballot tomorrow (Tuesday) November 5. Polls will be open from 7 am - 8 pm.
Local clerks have been asked to contact Superintendent Mitch Wainwright with the results in the evening. If you would like to follow along, he plans to compile the numbers in this spreadsheet as he receives them: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HrwFq6Aios6TUU7cGNgLbJf4vHu3BZ2ilpmgzdZEC8s/edit?usp=sharing
Please note: Results are unofficial until the official canvass is complete on Monday, November 11 at 9 am. Information imported to the spreadsheet is dependent on Superintendent Wainwright receiving it from local clerks. Results may also be available on the county websites:
Iowa: https://www.iowacounty.org/
Lafayette: https://www.lafayettecountywi.org/
More information on the referendum is available here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024-referendum/
Thank you again for your engagement throughout this process.
SCHOOL BOARD CERTIFIES LEVY
The School Board held a special meeting Monday night to approve the 2024-25 tax levy. More information, article, and video are available here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024/10/school-board-approves-2024-25-tax-levy/
RURAL SCHOOL ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to #PointerNation’s Communications Director Joëlle Doye who has been named the Rural School Advocate of the Year by the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) during the organization’s state conference October 28 in Wisconsin Dells!
The WiRSA Board of Directors established this award to recognize an individual educator, legislator, business/industry leader, or community leader in Wisconsin who has devoted significant time and contributed substantial effort to strengthen and preserve rural schools in Wisconsin.
Earlier this year, Joelle concluded her term as President of the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA), the first time this role had been held by someone from a small, rural school district in the organization’s 57 year history.
Joelle’s WSPRA Presidency provided rural schools a seat at the table and a voice at the state level on many key educational issues.
Nearly 70% of Wisconsin’s 421 school districts are considered “rural.” With so many members of Wisconsin’s next generation learning in rural schools, it’s vital we prioritize the unique needs of these educators and students.
Joelle’s advocacy for rural school storytelling has resulted in many districts adding communication capacity, with WSPRA now over 300 members strong.
“I don’t believe any zip code should determine whether the success stories of schools, students, and staff are shared,” she said. “Rural schools, staffed by caring individuals, are the heart of our small communities and provide incredible opportunities to our young people.”
She is pictured with award presenter Patti Vickman, Wisconsin Association of School Boards Search and Governance Consultant and retired Southern Door County School District Superintendent, who is a member of the WiRSA Board and a past WiRSA Administrator of the Year Award winner.
JOB OPENINGS
The Mineral Point Unified School District has job openings for the current school year. Come join the great place that is #PointerNation where our mission is inspiring students for a bright future in a big world!
— Part-time (3 hrs) Elementary Kitchen
Standing open positions include:
— Substitutes for Food Service
— Substitutes for Custodians
— Substitutes for Teachers & Instructional Assistants
— Substitutes for Office Administrative Assistants
To inquire about the above positions, contact Angie Schubert at 608-987-0740 or angie.schubert@mp.k12.wi.us
STATE VOLLEYBALL TICKETS
Hello Pointer Volleyball Fans,
#3 Mineral Point will play #2 Eau Claire Regis in the Division 4 Volleyball State Semifinal at 11:30 am Thursday, November 7 at the Resch Center in Green Bay. #1 Manitowoc Lutheran will face off against #4 Wabeno-Laona in the other State Semifinal.
For online tickets, use the link below and enter in the appropriate code provided. Tickets are the same price for adults, school age students, seniors, and military. Children two and under do not require a ticket.
State Semifinal Game: https://ticketstar.evenue.net/promotions
MP FAN CODE: S4GTEAM3
All seating is general admission. There will be signs located in the Resch Center directing our fans to the correct sections for our school.
A $1,000 check will be awarded to the school, by division, that sells the most pre-sale tickets for its semifinal game. The box office will track the tickets sold under this code to determine the winner for each division. In-person purchases, or general admission online purchases not using the MP code, will not count toward our school total. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday at 9 am in order to count in the contest.
Our school will only be selling tickets online (no in-person sales at school). If you do not have mobile phone/internet access, you will need to purchase a physical ticket in-person at the Resch Center Box Office upon arrival.
Tickets for Championship Saturday: If we win Thursday, tickets will be available to purchase right after our first match in the Resch Center lobby. Tickets will also be available for purchase online at www.ticketstaronline.com. There will be no promo code needed. Game time Saturday would also be 11:30 am.
How do you purchase ADA accessible seating? The patron can purchase a ticket and then exchange for an accessible seat once they arrive to the Resch Center. Tickets can be exchanged at the ticket windows.
Any questions, please contact Athletic Director Mr. Chris Carr at chris.carr@mp.k12.wi.us
Go Pointers!
YOU HAVE MAIL
We hope you enjoyed the White & Blue Year in Review that hit mailboxes recently celebrating our amazing Points of Pride! If you were out of the 53565 zip code and would like to view it, please check out our website: https://mineralpointschools.org/wp-content/uploads/MPSchools-Newsletter-Oct2024.pdf
WINTER APPAREL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
With cold weather approaching, please remember that if your family needs help with winter clothing, we have many community partners that have generously provided donations to the district. Regardless of the grades of your children, please reach out to Jane Barr at jane.barr@mp.k12.wi.us or 608-987-0710 if you need help obtaining the necessary items to stay warm. We will be sure to get your child what they need.
CARE CLOSET
We stock a Care Closet at both school buildings filled with hygiene supplies, gently used or new essential clothing items, food for weekend meals, snacks, and school supplies. Please consider donating, so we can support the basic needs of all #PointerNation students.
Items specifically needed can be found on our Amazon list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1779SXQ5SQ2JP/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
If you wish to purchase something from the Amazon list, but in-person from a local retailer instead, you can do so. Unfortunately, we don't have room for excess items in our Care Closet, which is why staff have put this list together as a guide of the specific items we need.
Thank you for your generosity! If you have questions, please reach out to Angie Klein, Pupil Services Director, at angela.klein@mp.k12.wi.us
MIDDLE/HIGH FAMILY CONFERENCES
Middle/High School Family/Teacher Conferences will be held this Wednesday, November 6 from 4-7:30 pm. Families should've received more info on how to sign up for a time. If you have any questions, please reach out to your building administrative assistants or your child(ren)'s teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity to discuss your child's progress.
ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR
It's almost Book Fair time at Mineral Point Elementary! Join us November 11-15.
Setting up an e-Wallet lets you add money to your child's account and avoid sending cash to school. Click on the Mineral Point Elementary Scholastic Book Fair Website to begin.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mineralpointelementarysch
Volunteers are still needed! Please use the link to sign up or contact Amanda Tupper at amanda.tupper@mp.k12.wi.us
Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080545AAAE29A4FA7-52582861-book
HERB KOHL NOMINATIONS
It’s that time of year again–please consider nominating Mineral Point educators for the following Herb Kohl Awards. They are some of the most prestigious honors that can be earned in the state. #PointerNation has had at least one winner seven of the last eight years, which is incredible — it all starts with a nomination!
The deadline for nomination is Tuesday, November 12 for teacher awards. Read more: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024/09/kohl-nominations-sought-7/
CAREER FAIR
The Mineral Point High School is hosting a Career Fair Wednesday, November 13 from 9 am until 2 pm. We have several local businesses that have reserved a booth for our students to learn more from. This is a "fair style" event - each participant will have a table to display parts of your career and our students will rotate through to learn more about your career and the pathway you took to get there.
We have 8 to 10 tables left to be reserved. If you would like to reserve one and join us for an awesome day and help our students learn about your career, please email Middle/High School Counselor Erika Brunson at erika.brunson@mp.k12.wi.us
While all are welcome, we would love to have additional representation from the the following career clusters, if possible - Arts/Communications/Media/Marketing, Information Technology, Government, and Business Management.
Thank you for considering!
ELEMENTARY FAMILY CONFERENCES
Elementary School Family/Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday, November 13 from 2:30-7:30 pm. Families should've received more info on how to sign up for a time. If you have any questions, please reach out to your building administrative assistant or your child(ren)'s teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity to discuss your child's progress.
SOURCES OF STRENGTH COMMUNITY NIGHT
We are excited to host a Sources of Strength Community Night Monday, November 18 at the elementary school from 6-8 pm! Register now as space is limited: https://forms.gle/63fYvm2bNQJAt4yJ8
Sources of Strength trains student leaders, along with caring adults, in a mission to help make a difference and spread hope, help, and strength in our school and community.
The Sources of Strength Community Night is designed to introduce Sources of Strength and hope, help, and strength-based messaging to the greater community. The training will cover the core philosophy behind upstream and strength-based prevention, Social Network Theory, safe messaging strategies, and protective factors.
After this training, community members will have increased skill as Trusted Adults for students (the number one protective factor for preventing suicide and many other risk factors) and create strategies to integrate strength-focused contact into community organizations and businesses in communication with others, and within their own work life balance.
The training will provide an understanding, involvement and common language around strength and resiliency and highlight the implementation and ongoing messaging processes of the local Sources of Strength Peer Leaders. The training will also highlight the services of local organizations, agencies and prevention groups and connect community members to available resources. Through high energy games, conversations, storytelling and experiential learning, community members will be able to internalize Sources of Strength and learn to tap into those strengths throughout their lives, including when supporting others.
Childcare may be available during the community training (more information to be shared at a later date).
If you have questions, please contact Dani Robb, School Social Worker, at dani.robb@mp.k12.wi.us
#PointerNation events coming up this week -- join us! (Please note these schedules are always subject to change)
Tuesday, November 5
-- Election Day (School Operational Referendum on ballot). Polls open 7 am - 8 pm: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024-referendum/
-- MS Boys Basketball vs. Iowa-Grant 4 pm
Wednesday, November 6
-- Early Release 2 pm (every Wednesday)
-- Math Contest at UW-Platteville
-- Middle/High School Family/Teacher Conferences 4-7:30 pm
Thursday, November 7
-- No classes: State Volleyball
-- WIAA State Semifinal Volleyball vs. Eau Claire Regis at Green Bay Resch Center 11:30 am. Radio: 93.7 fm and 97.7 fm. Livestream (subscription required): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/wiaa-wi
-- POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 2: MS Boys Basketball at River Valley
Saturday, November 9
-- WIAA State Final Volleyball vs. TBA at Green Bay Resch Center 11:30 am
Please be aware of other companies claiming to livestream our games, especially if there are links different than posted above and ask for credit card and personal information -- these are scams. We will update this pinned post as available livestream information is relayed to us.
Mineral Point Unified School District
"Grounded by our history as one of the oldest publicly supported schools in Wisconsin, Mineral Point Unified School District is the heart of a small community that educates and inspires our students for a bright future in a big world."
Email: joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us
Website: mineralpointschools.org
Location: 705 Ross Street, Mineral Point, WI, USA
Phone: (608) 987-0740
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MineralPointSchoolDistrict