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Jamie Thomas, Principal

Brett Jondle, Associate Principal

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McFarland RADAR (Relevant Alcohol & Drug Awareness Resources) Coalition Newsletter

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• November 4: 6th Grade Band/Choir/Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. MHS Performing Arts Center
• November 7: End of First Quarter
• November 7: Monthly Celebration Assembly (MCA): 8:25am (schedule)
• November 8: No School PD Day
• November 11: Start 2nd Quarter
• November 12: Choir/Orchestra Solo /Ensemble 4:15

• November 19: 6th and 7th grade Orchestra Field Trip
• November 20: 8th Grade Future Quest Field Trip
• November 27-29: No school- Fall Break

This week and next Monday, IMMS will be observing Veterans Day, and we’d like to recognize the Veterans within our school family. If you or someone in your family or circle of friends is a Veteran, we encourage you to talk about their service at home and encourage them to share their experiences during ARRE time this week. Students will also have the chance to create a STAR during ARRE time to honor any Veterans they know.

At our upcoming Monthly Celebration Assembly, we’ll have a representative from the American Legion joining us to speak with our students. As part of their social studies curriculum, 8th graders will dive deeper into the significance of Veterans Day, with a visit to the American Legion to view the flags at the Memorial. Additionally, we’ll introduce the annual American Legion writing contest to our 8th graders, giving them an opportunity to express their appreciation for our nation’s Veterans.

MSEC is a collaborative group that meets monthly to provide feedback to the district with the goal of enhancing equity and fostering positive experiences for all students and families. If you’re interested in advocating for improvements to our school community or learning about important district topics, we invite you to join our upcoming meeting on November 20th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at WIS in the Multi-Purpose Room. Everyone is welcome!

Athletic Director, Paul Ackley will be joining us to provide an update on student participation and what is being done to combat harmful language followed by a Q&A.

To Submit A Question Use This Form

To receive more detailed information about MSEC, join our mailing list by completing this form.

For upcoming meetings, check out our calendar of events for the year.

Please read the quick reminders about arrival and dismissal procedures. Please also discuss this with your child/children.

Arrival:

• Timing: Students may enter IMMS no earlier than 7:55am, but are encouraged to arrive by 8:15am.
• Students who arrive between 7:55am-8:15am may use the gym, use the cafeteria (and have breakfast!), or go to Homework Club.
• Classes start at 8:20am, with the first bell ringing at 8:15am.
• Traffic Flow:
• Please pull all the way forward and use the entire IMMS side of the driveway down to the end of the gym before stopping so more students can drop off at the same time.
• Students should exit the vehicle on the IMMS side of the parking lot (right passenger side of vehicle).
• Other Tips: Consider dropping off your child[ren] by McFarland High School, at the MHS PAC/Pool location, or at the bottom of the hill on Exchange Street and have your child walk up the path to IMMS.

Dismissal from IMMS

• Timing: Students will be dismissed at 3:30pm.
• Traffic Flow: Just like drop off, families will use half of the IMMS driveway loop for student pick up (buses use the half closest to the IMMS Main Entrance).
• Please pull all the way forward and use the IMMS side of the driveway from the curb by the gym entrance (B Doors) down to the bottom of the driveway at Exchange Street so more students can be picked up at the same time.

• Safety Reminders
• Students should not cross the parking lot to get into their car; students should only enter their car on the IMMS school side of the parking lot
• Students should only enter the car on the IMMS school side of the parking lot once the car is stopped.
• Students should enter their vehicle on the right passenger side of the car to avoid stepping intopotential bus/vehicle traffic.
• Other Tips: Consider dropping off your child[ren] by McFarland High School, at the MHS PAC/Pool location, or at the bottom of the hill on Exchange Street and have your child walk up the path to IMMS. Consider picking up your child closer to 3:35pm or 3:40pm as traffic will have dissipated by that time.

Thank you again for all of your support and understanding during these times. As you know, our main objective is to keep everyone’s safety at the forefront of all we do!

Session 1: October 28th - November 11th

Ms. Anderson's 6th Grade

Mr Hartlaub's 7th and 8th grade

Mr. Wilberg's 8th grade

The other classes will start November 12th

Students need to bring:

Swimsuit (no 2 piece suits/t-shirt over swimsuit is ok)

Towel

Sandals for walking on the pool deck is a good idea

Hair tie for long hair is preferred

Goggles are optional but encouraged

As the weather continues to cool down and the seasons change, we wanted to provide a few reminders that we will/have been sharing with your scholar:

• Students should take their coats/sweatshirts/hats with them to lunch to avoid having to have to go to their locker/backpacks after being dismissed from lunch to recess
• To allow students the chance to eat at their own pace, there are two waves of dismissal from lunches. The first wave of dismissal happens 15 minutes into lunch (for those who are finished and want to get outside right away). The second wave of dismissal occurs twenty minutes into lunch (lunch/recess is thirty minutes total).
• The expectation is that at this point, all students must go outside for recess. Please continue to encourage this with your scholar

Below you will find "Hubs" (aka Task-List) for each grade level and Related Arts. You can click on the "Hub" to get information on what your scholar is doing in class, assignments, and assessments.

• McFarland Music Boosters’ Fruit, Kringle, and More Fundraiser - October 28-November 10

• McFarland High School Presents: Elsewhere - November 1-3

• CEPS Food Drive - November 1-7

• Oregon Lacrosse - Try Lacrosse Event - November 17

• Badger Bots School Day Off Camps - October 24-December 31

• E.D. Locke Library Grades K-2 Magic Tree House Book Club - September-May

• Free Triple P Positive Parenting Online Program for WI Families

We will gladly accept donations of snacks that we can give to students who may not be able to provide their own. We are specifically looking for nut-free, nonperishable, healthy snacks. You can drop off donations at the IMMS Student Services office. We will also accept donations for menstrual hygiene products.

Per WI DHS Mycoplasma pneumonia (M. pneumoniae or walking pneumonia) activity is increasing nationwide and in Wisconsin. Every three to seven years an increase in M. pneumoniae cases are identified in the United States. People of all ages are at risk for getting M. pneumoniae infection, but it is most common among young adults and school-aged children. There is no vaccine to prevent M. pneumoniae infection. For moderate to severe cases, antibiotic therapy can be prescribed by a clinician. Please view the CDC website for additional information and resources. If you have a cough, fever, run down/extremely tired, difficulty/painful breathing we recommend that you contact your healthcare provider.

Please review our Guidelines for sending your child to school. Remember, if your child is sick please keep them home and seek medical evaluation as needed. Students will be sent home with the following symptoms:

• Temperature above 100.4°F

• Vomiting or diarrhea

• Frequent uncontrollable cough

Your child should remain at home until fever, vomiting/diarrhea has stopped for 24 hours without the use of medication. If they have been prescribed antibiotics, please see the MSD Health Services Handbook and DHS Wisconsin Childhood Communicable Disease guidelines for when they may return to school. As well, please notify the School/Health Office if your student has tested positive for a communicable disease such as: Influenza/Flu, Covid 19, Pneumonia, Strep Throat, RSV, Hand Foot & Mouth, Pertussis, etc.

Thank you for your partnership as we work to keep our students and staff healthy and safe each day!

Learning more about serving on the school board including how to run during an informational meeting at 6 p.m. on November 18. See this flier for more information.

211 Wisconsin is the state’s most comprehensive and trusted directory of community resources, professionally curated by trained specialists across eight regional contact centers. This invaluable service connects fellow Wisconsinites to the local resources they need, whether for housing, food assistance, mental health support, or other essential services.

We’re excited to announce that each of our schools now has a dedicated iPad kiosk for families to access 211 Wisconsin and explore the many resources available. Here are the locations of the kiosks: CEPS–main office, WIS–Main Office, IMMS–Student Services Office, MHS–Student Services Office and by the Pool Office.

The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WI-BPDD) has awarded the McFarland School District a 2024-25 Sparks grant to enhance community connections and inclusion for people with disabilities. Sparks grants fund efforts that create meaningful social connections, help organizations build inclusive programs, and encourage community members to develop a greater understanding of people with disabilities.

The McFarland School District, in collaboration with McFarland Recreation, Aquatics, and Play, will establish a local advisory board that includes people with disabilities, their families, and community members. The advisory board will offer input on recreational activities, ensuring they are more welcoming and accessible, and it will guide the creation of accessible resources, including an updated brochure, website, and registration process. Planned programming includes expanding activities for all ages, with a focus on those under three and over 18. This grant will ultimately enhance programming, improve access to adaptive equipment, and engage the entire community. More information is available at WI-BPDD’s website.

November is...

• Native American Heritage Month
• Veterans and Military Families Month
• Youth Homelessness Awareness month

November 1 - Diwali

November 2 - Dia de los Muertos

November 2 & 3 - Hmong New Year Madison, WI