October 1- 3rd Grade Walking Field Trip- Mrs. Rowley, Ms. Wherley & Mrs. Wogsland
October 2- 3rd Grade Walking Field Trip- Mr. Joyce and Mrs. Graber
October 2- Referendum Information Session - 6 p.m. MHS Performing Arts Center
October 3- Picture Retake Day-- Please fill out this form if you need a retake or did not have a photo taken in August. (updated link--should be working)
October 3- 3rd Grade Walking Field Trip- Mrs. McKernan and Mrs. Atkins
September 30-October 4- Homecoming Week Dress Up Days
October 10- Referendum Information Session - 3 p.m. Municipal Center Community Room
October 16- PTO All Parent Meeting at Waubesa-- MPR (topic: referendum) 6:30-8:30
October 17- 3rd Grade Art & Music Open House, 6-7pm
October 23- WIS Family Fun Night 4:30-6:30 (volunteer sign up form and donation form)
October 27- Referendum Information Session - 6 p.m. MHS Performing Arts Center
Hello Waubesa Families,
We’re so proud of our students who received a Responsibility Award and were recognized at our all school assembly on Thursday, September 26. Our next character focus is Self-Control. This month, students and staff will be learning about positive ways to show self-control in all areas of the school day and setting goals for themselves.
It’s Homecoming Week in McFarland and at Waubesa, our student leadership team has identified “Theme Days” each day this coming week. Tomorrow, Monday, is “Inside Out and Backwards Day.” For each day’s theme for the week, please see the image further below.
If you have any questions or suggestions throughout the school year, we encourage you to use this form. We appreciate hearing directly from families when they have questions or concerns; thank you.
Soaring Higher Together!
Corey Shefchik: Principal
Brooke Hauser: K-5 Associate Principal
Safety Drill last week: Evacuation!
WIS students did a terrific job with our school safety drill this month: Evacuation. This year we are focused on reconvening a bit further away from the building in order to more closely replicate what we may need to do during an actual emergency. Please continue to reinforce with your students how important it is to keep a volume zero (no talking) so they can hear their teachers or emergency services announcements.
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.
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
WIS is currently asking for the following donations:
- Gently Used Board Games: Cleaning out a closet? We would love to have your gently used board games that are appropriate for child/family use! We offer board games during indoor recess due to inclement weather, and we are also planning to have a board game station at this year's family night.
- Snacks: Goldfish, pretzels, chocolate chip granola bars and/or golden grams. We will package snacks in portion sizes.
Please drop any donations in the front office labeled with "WIS Student Services."
The 5th grade orchestra is off to a musical start! Over 40 students have begun to play the violin, viola, or cello. It's not too late to get started. Please contact Mrs. Hershey, orchestra teacher, at hershel@mcfsd.org with questions. Mr. Otteson also has forms in the music room .
Orchestra information and sign up sheet
Ward-brodt rental information
Heid music rental information.
We hope to see you fiddling around soon.
Mrs. Hershey
WI School Immunization Requirements & Vaccine Clinics
Every school in Wisconsin is required by law to report their student’s vaccination status to the local health department 30 days after the start of school. See WI Student Immunization Law by Age/Grade Requirements. Your student’s health assistant have sent out legal notices at that time if the school has no record or if your student’s immunization status is “behind schedule”. If you are not sure if your student is up to date with immunizations, you can contact your doctor's office/My chart or you can look them up on the Wisconsin Immunization Registry using your child's social security number and/or Medical ID. If you need access to a waiver (for personal, religious or health reasons) for any vaccination, please utilize the student immunization record (English, Spanish) see step 4 and return it to your student’s health office.
‼️ Please review DHS update regarding increased Pertussis cases in Wisconsin‼️
Vaccine Clinics: Public Health Madison & Dane County is partnering with surrounding school districts and SSM Health in a few weeks to offer more school vaccine clinics to get students up to date on their school vaccines in time for the 2024-25 school year. These clinics will take place at multiple locations and dates. Find more information and to schedule an appointment see the attached flyer (English, Spanish), or via publichealthmdc.com/schoolclinics.
Mentoring Circles Starting Oct. 3rd
This is a wonderful opportunity for students of color to have meaningful conversations, explore self-identity, and share experiences in a supportive and welcoming space. Whether they are looking to tackle challenges or simply want to connect with others, circle conversations is a time for community.
If you have any questions please reach out to Brittany Brazzel, brazzeb@mcfsd.org