Waubesa Weekly

WIS Principal: Corey Shefchik

K-5 Associate Principal: Brooke Hauser

Building Administrative Assistant: Angie TeBeest

Website and McFarland Facebook Page

Phone: 608-838-7667

August 28-29: District Photo Days for EC-12 students at McFarland High School

• 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

August 29 - Welcome Back Night/Supply Drop-off 5:30-7:30

• WIS: Last Names L-Z 5:30-6:20 and A-K 6:40-7:30
• CEPS & IMMS: Last Names A-K 5:30-6:20 and L-Z 6:40-7:30

September 2: Labor Day - No School

September 3: First day of school K-6 and 9-12 (full day)

September 24, 25, 26- 4th Grade Field Trip to Aztalan State Park (specifics coming soon)

October 3- Picture Retake Day

Hello Waubesa Families,

We’re looking forward to seeing all of you this Thursday evening, August 29 for the Welcome Back Event. Just a reminder that we ask families to attend according to your student(s) last name: L-Z 5:30-6:20 and A-K 6:40-7:30 (more details below).

We appreciate you taking the time to review important school procedures and our weekly message. This year, we will continue to send out the Waubesa Weekly messages on the evening before the first day of the school week. This means our next Waubesa Weekly will be sent on the evening of Monday, September 2.

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 questions or concerns arise; thank you.

We look forward to a great school year!

Corey Shefchik: Principal

Brooke Hauser: K-5 Associate Principal

“Welcome Back Event” on Thursday, August 29, from 5:30-7:30.

• WIS: Last Names L-Z 5:30-6:20 and A-K 6:40-7:30
• CEPS & IMMS: Last Names A-K 5:30-6:20 and L-Z 6:40-7:30
• You and your student will be able to come into the building, find their classroom, drop off supplies, meet their teacher, and enjoy some ice cream. This is a casual time to drop off supplies and enjoy time with staff, classmates, and other families. If you would like to share valuable, individual information about your student with their teacher(s), please send them an email.

First Day of School: The first day of school is Tuesday, September 3rd, and is a full day of school. It is a required attendance day for all students. Breakfast is served each morning from 7:25 until 7:55 in the cafeteria. If your child is not having breakfast, they may be dropped off after 7:25. Playground supervision will be provided from 7:25 until 7:47, when the first bell rings, signaling students into the building. When the second bell rings at 7:55, all students should be in their classrooms. Our end of the day dismissal bell rings at 2:55.

School Supplies: Supply lists are updated on the school website. You may also choose to order a supply kit through our PTO by clicking here. Please plan to bring these items to our “Welcome Back” night!

• Beverages at School
• Birthday/Classroom Treats
• Deliveries
• Phones, watches, and personal communication devices
• Visitor Information
• Volunteers

Attendance/Absences: As long as your child is feeling well, getting them to school every day and on time is one of the best things you can do to support their progress. That said, if your child is ill, has an appointment, etc., please follow the Absence Request Process on Infinite Campus to note your child’s attendance accordingly. Families are asked to follow our absence protocols before 8:15 a.m. If you fail to report an absence by 8:30 a.m., school personnel will contact you either at home or at work to confirm your student’s absence or tardiness.

⭐Click on each link to learn more about our staff here at Waubesa!⭐

• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade
• Related Arts
• Meet the Principals

• 7:25 - 7:55: Breakfast in the Commons
• 7:25: Student Drop-off begins
• 7:47: First bell, student enter the building
• 7:55: School Begins
• 11:30: 12:05: 3rd Grade Lunch / Recess
• 12:00: 12:35: 5th Grade Lunch / Recess
• 12:30: 1:05: 4th Grade Lunch / Recess
• 2:55: School Ends

Related Arts Day Calendar

Related Arts Rotation by Homeroom

• Weekly Communication
• Daily Snacks
• Allergy Information
• Attendance/Absences

Greetings Parents, and Guardians, Welcome back!

The McFarland School Nutrition Department is excited to provide your children with nutritious meals this school year. We offer a variety of well-balanced meals every day, including breakfast and lunch. Breakfast can be purchased in the school cafeteria before school, while lunch is available for students during their scheduled lunch period.

To apply for Free and Reduced Priced meals for the 2024-25 school year, please visit Infinite Campus, or our website. You can also request a form from the School Nutrition Office or the front office at your child's school. If you need assistance with other programs, such as school fees or sports fees, please ensure that you have given us permission to share your forms. The permission form is located on the back of the free and reduced meal application.

You may deposit money into your family lunch account via your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Just a reminder, if you use your checking account to make payments through Infinite Campus, you will not be charged a convenience fee. If you use a Visa or MasterCard you will be charged a $2.00 convenience fee.

We are committed to serving your child a balanced and USDA-guided meal this school year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

McFarland School Nutrition Department

• Director: Jacki Ribble, 608-838-4521, Ribblej1@mcfsd.org
• Administrative Assistant: Katy Javener, 608-838-4549, Javenek@mcfsd.org

Schedule your students photo appointment HERE.

New this year!

The MHS Athletic Department will now be offering the athletic pass to 3rd - 5th graders. This pass can be purchased on Infinite Campus for $35. This will allow entry to all regular season home events for the entire school year for the high school athletic events.

Students will receive an ID (seperate from their school ID) that indicates that they have purchased the athletic pass. Please note that they will need to show this pass at all home events to receive free entry.

If you're wanting to pick up your child and remain parked on the street, please park further down Red Oak or Cherry Lane and have your student use the crosswalk. We appreciate your cooperation and support as we keep students safe.

• District-Wide Photo Days - August 28 & 29
• Free Sale for Families - September 14
• McFarland Girls Youth Basketball - Registration open through September 15
• McFarland Youth Hockey Association Try Hockey for Free Event - October 10