McFarland School District Families,

Pardon Our Tardiness! 🕒 This week’s newsletter is fashionably late—blame it on the short week and our New Year’s resolutions to “go with the flow” a little more! 😉Here’s what’s happening:

🌟 Program Deadlines Approaching:

• Intermediate Pickleball Clinic – Sharpen your skills!
• 9th–12th Grade Spartan Performance Training – Get stronger and faster this season!
• Winter Soup Making Workshop – Warm up with delicious homemade soups.

🏆 2024 Holiday Light Fight Winners

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Holiday Light Fight Home Decorating Contest! 🎄✨ Check out the photos below for a glimpse of their amazing displays.

⏰ Upcoming Winter & Spring Programs to Plan For:

• Swimming Lessons – Dive into spring with our aquatic programs.
• 6th–8th Grade Ski/Snowboard Trips – Hit the slopes for fun and adventure!
• Youth Enrichment League Classes – Explore chess, LEGO engineering, robotics, and even fencing!

🎭 Performing Arts Highlights:

Tickets are now available for these amazing events:

• Fifth Element ACapella – Don’t miss this dynamic vocal performance.
• IMMS Production of Bye Bye Birdie – A musical theater classic you’ll love!

Take a look below for all updates, news, and information!

• Intermediate Pickleball Clinic
  
  
• 9th-12th Grade Session II Spartan Performance Training (Please note that our 6th-8th grade time slot is full this session.)
  
  
• "Comfort in a Bowl" Winter Soup Making Workshop

For more information on all of our current programs and to register, please visit MRAPNews.com

Warm up this winter with a hands-on soup-making experience! Learn the art of crafting hearty, flavorful soups perfect for the chilly Wisconsin season. Our expert instructor will show you how to prepare comforting soups, perfect for the crockpot and easy to freeze for future meals.

Leave with multiple ready-to-cook soup kits to enjoy cozy, home-cooked goodness anytime! 🥄

During the class, participants will:

• Prepare a variety of soups featuring seasonal ingredients and comforting flavors.
• Learn tips for making soups in bulk, freezing, and reheating for future meals.
• Leave with multiple crockpot-ready soup kits to enjoy at home.

Register by January 6th at MRAPNews.com!

Details:

Practices: Once a week, Wednesday or Thursday evenings, mid-January through early March:

• 5th Grade=Thursdays, 5:45-7:15PM
• 6th Grade=Thursdays, 7:15-8:45PM
• 7th Grade=Wednesdays, 5:45-7:15PM
• 8th Grade=7:15-8:45PM

If numbers dictate, we may combine some grade levels (practice times subject to change)

Games: Sundays, appx. 12-4PM, February 9th-March 9th

We’re in desperate need of volunteer coaches for these amazing kids. If you or someone you know (aunt, sister, uncle, brother, grandparent, mother, father, niece, nephew, friend, neighbor—anyone! - they do NOT need to have a child enrolled in the program!) can help, please contact our Recreation Supervisor, Alisha Fix, at fixa@mcfsd.org to let us know!

Let’s make this season a success—thank you for your support!

Thank you to all who spread the winter cheer by decorating and voting in this year’s MRAP Holiday Light Fight Home Decorating Contest! Your votes helped us crown the brightest stars of the season, and we’re thrilled to announce the winners!

With a total of 64 voters, here are the winners:

• 1st Place: 6401 Tuscobia Trail – Their spectacular display was truly lit!
• 2nd Place: 4901 Highland Drive – A dazzling winter wonderland!
• 3rd Place: 5212 Valley Drive – Full of festive charm and twinkle!

We also want to extend a HUGE thank you to our amazing sponsors, whose generous donations made this event extra special:

• Alliant Energy – A signed Greg Guard basketball
• Home Depot (Madison East) – A 6 ft. inflatable snowman and two strings of LED lights
• Tom's Auto – Three Oil change/tire rotation gift certificates
• Anytime Fitness McFarland – Three 3-week Jumpstart class gift certificates

Your support not only brightened the holidays for our winners but also helped make this event a glowing success for the entire community!

Stay tuned for next year’s competition—we can’t wait to see how the lights will shine even brighter in 2025!

🏊‍♀️ Dive Into Spring with our Winter/Spring Swimming Lessons! 🌊

Make a splash with our 2025 Winter/Spring Swimming Lessons at the Angie O'Donnell Aquatic Center! Classes are perfect for kids eager to build confidence and skills in the water.

📅 Schedule:

• Sunday Afternoons, 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM: January 26th, February 2nd, 9th, 16th, March 2nd, 9th

💲 Fee:

• $50 Residents / $75 Non-Residents

📝 Registration:

• Opens January 7th @ 12:00PM
• Closes January 14th @ 10:00PM
• Register online at MRAPnews.com

Questions?: Email Aquatic Supervisor Kayla Eliasson, eliask@mcfsd.org

Get ready for a season full of fun and learning at the Angie O'Donnell Aquatic Center! 🌟

Get ready for an epic winter adventure with our 6th-8th grade ski and snowboard trips to Tyrol Basin! Whether you’re carving the slopes like a pro or strapping in for the very first time, this trip promises snowy thrills, tons of fun, and unforgettable memories with friends!

For more information, visit https://shorturl.at/Hd2vj or click on the flyer below!

✨ Explore, Build, and Compete with Our Youth Enrichment League Classes! ✨

This spring, we’re bringing exciting, hands-on opportunities for kids to learn, create, and grow. From building towering LEGO creations to mastering chess strategies, programming robots, and even fencing, there’s something for every interest!

Spring Classes:
♟️ Grandmasters of Chess 1.3 Spring (K-5th Grade) - Register by March 27th
🧱 Bricktopia Wild Ride (1st-5th Grade) - Register by April 3rd
🤖 Robotics Junior 1.3 Spring (1st-5th Grade) - Register by April 3rd
🤺 Fencing Team 3.2 Spring (6th-12th Grade) - Register by April 3rd

For more information and to register, visit MRAPNews.com. Don’t miss out on these enriching opportunities! 🧠✨

This grant is designed to:

✅ Foster social connections for people with disabilities through inclusive, meaningful community activities.
✅ Promote understanding and inclusive programming among individuals and organizations.
✅ Encourage connections between community members to improve attitudes toward people with disabilities.

We’re thrilled about the opportunities this grant will bring to enhance inclusion and social engagement within our community. 💙

Your input matters! We’d love to hear your ideas on how these funds can best be used to make a meaningful impact. Click the button below to view a short presentation and to share your thoughts with us to help shape this initiative!

Whether you're a beginner or ready to level up your skills, we've got you covered! Check out our upcoming pickleball clinics and winter indoor program:

• Intermediate Pickleball Clinic - January 15th, 7:15-8:45PM -

Take your skills to the next level! Focus on advanced techniques and game strategies to up your competitive edge. Register by January 6th! Only 5 spots remaining!

Spots are limited, so register today and join the pickleball fun! Register at MRAPNews.com by January 6th!

Join us [most] Wednesdays, 6:45-8:45PM at Waubesa Intermediate School for fun, friendly matches running through May! No commitment needed-just drop in and play! $5.00 for residents, $7.00 for non-residents. Volleyballs are provided. Check out our full schedule here: https://shorturl.at/ XWE8N

*Please note children are not allowed to attend this activity or wait in the hallway. Please arrange for alternate child care off site.

Buy yours here!

BYE BYE BIRDIE: YOUTH EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC.

www.concordtheatricals.com