Section School Newsletter

Dear Section Families,

Happy February! Though this month is a short one, it’s filled with exciting events and opportunities to connect as a school community.

First up, don’t forget about one of our most anticipated events of the year—Candy Bar Bingo on Friday, February 7th! We hope to see everyone there for an evening of fun, prizes, and plenty of candy. It’s always a great time for the whole family, so be sure to mark your calendars!

Looking ahead, I want to remind you that Thursday, February 13th will be an early release day, with students dismissed two hours earlier than usual at 1:35. Also, there will be no school on Friday, February 14th. I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!

Finally, We’re getting ready for the 2025-26 school year and need your help! To make sure we have accurate enrollment information, we’d like to know how many of our current Kindergarten through 5th grade students will be returning to Section Elementary next fall. Please take a moment to complete the form below. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

As always, thank you for your ongoing support, and I look forward to seeing you at Candy Bar Bingo and throughout the month!

Warm regards,

Rachel Crockford

Principal

Congratulations to the January Hawks of the Month. These students were nominated by the Section staff for exemplifying the traits of the Hawks Habits "Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Kind during the month of January. Congratulations to the following students:

Avery B., Hazel B., Lilah B., Kylee C., Riley E., Addie G., Hadley G., Jyelle H., Ensley H., Braquel H., Piper I., Hadley J., Marcel K., Hazel K., Molly K., Lucy M., Cooper M., Libby M., Jade N., Maelie N., Clara P., Jenna P., Raina P., Micah T. and Quinn Z.

Teamwork/Cooperation is the PBIS theme for the month of February.

Thursday, February 13th - 2 hour early release - Students released at 1:35pm

Friday, February 14th

We are updating enrollment for the 2025-26 school year. In doing so, we would like to know how many of our present Kindergarten through 5th grade students will be returning to Section Elementary next fall. All families are required to complete this form (one per student) by March 1st, so that we can ensure our data is accurate. Please click the button below.

Click below to order a 2024-25 yearbook. The cost is $14.50 and yearbooks can ONLY be ordered and paid for online through the link below. Ordering will is now OPEN - February 1st - February 28th. NO late orders can be accepted. Network Photography only orders the number of books we have orders for.

Section Elementary - 2024-2025 Yearbook

Remaining ski dates are as follows:

February 3rd

Make up Dates: February 13th and 17th

• 1st grade receive both vision and hearing
• Kindergarten, 3rd, and 5th grade vision only

Your child will receive a copy of the screening results. The form will indicate if no further evaluation is needed or if follow up is recommended with a physician, optometrist, or audiologist for further evaluation. Results will also be documented in your child’s school health record.

If you have a child in second, fourth, and sixth grade, and feel they would benefit from a vision or hearing screen at this time, please email dressli@masd.k12.wi.us , your child’s school health assistant, to request a vision or hearing screen for your child. If you would prefer not to have your child screened at this time, please contact your child’s school health assistant.

Mukwonago Area School District Nurse

Noel Menghe BSN, RN

(262) 363-6292 x27515

For the safety of all students, we kindly ask that all families use the designated drop-off line when transporting students to school. Please refrain from parking at the south end of the lot, as these spots are reserved for students requiring additional assistance. Additionally, please do not walking students through the parking lot. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Bus driver appreciation week is February 10-14 More than 15,000 school bus drivers in the state of Wisconsin travel more that 82 million miles a year transporting more than 600,000 students to and from school every day. Join us in thanking these dedicated drivers!

In addition, please make sure that you are following bus safety laws by stopping behind a bus that is stopped with it's stop sign out.

Students in 3rd-6th grade will be participating in the Wisconsin Forward Exam testing March 17-April 25th, 2025. It is important that students are present on testing dates. Your cooperation is appreciated to avoid scheduling vacations or appointments on these days.

Please follow this link for more information regarding the Wisconsin Forward Exam from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

The Mukwonago Area School District accepts requests for open enrollment through the Department of Public Instruction each spring. Open enrollment is available for families residing outside of the Mukwonago Area School District and allows students to attend a public school in a district than the one in which they reside.

View the DPI Open Enrollment Website

Questions, please call Sue Brezovar at (262)363-6300, x24115

Please note: Students who were approved for open enrollment in prior years do not need to reapply

The Mukwonago Area School District is accepting applications for early entrance to

Kindergarten through March 1, 2025. Early entrance evaluations will be conducted for children

who are not 5 years old by September 1, 2025, but will be 5 years old by October 1, 2025. The

child must meet criteria set by the district in the areas of social, emotional, academic, and

intellectual levels. More information can be found on the district website (Board Policy 5112).

Parents must request an application stating the child’s name, date of birth, parent name,

address, phone number and email address BY MARCH 1, 2025 to: The Mukwonago Area School

District-Student Services Department at 385 E Veterans Way, Mukwonago WI 53149, or via

email to berkagi@masd.k12.wi.us.

Indoor recess will occur when the temperature, by itself or with wind chill, reaches the negatives (-1 or below). In other words, if there is a negative in front of the temperature, recess will be indoors. Students should be prepared with the proper attire to be outside for recess most days.

February PTG Meeting

February 5 at 6pm in the Section Library. Be in the know for all upcoming Spring Events!

Candy Bar Bingo

We can't wait to see you at Candy Bar Bingo on February 7 at MHS! The PTG has worked hard to procure lots of fantastic Silent Auction and Kids Raffle items and the BINGO games are always so much fun!

Multiple sign ups available for volunteering:

Volunteer the night of: HERE

Donate beverages and baked goods: HERE

Don't forget to have Baked Goods to Section Elementary by 3:30 or bring them with you for the bake sale!

Project Fair

Submissions accepted through February 14.

Sign up to volunteer by filling out comment cards for the students about their projects HERE

Project Fair drop off will be held on February 25 6:30-7:30PM.

Project fair will be held on February 26, for student daytime viewing only.

All students should be representing the H.A.W.K.S. Habits while displaying, viewing and retrieving projects. Please review the H.A.W.K.S. Habits on the back of the Project Information sheet that was sent home.

Spiritwear

Look for some fresh new items in our Spring Spiritwear Sale coming March 2-16!

Visitor Week and Scholastic Book Fair