Waubesa Weekly

School Principal: Corey Shefchik

Associate Principal: Kelly Vetter

Building Administrative Assistant: Angie TeBeest

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• March 4th- 11th- 4th Grade Swim Unit (details below)
• March 7th- Opening reception for Youth Art Month at E.D. Locke Library from 5:30-7PM.
• March 7th- Lost and Found pick up (all items will be donated if they are not claimed by 3/7)
• March 8th- No School Staff Development Day
• March 11-15: Spring Conferences Week (conferences family letter)
• March 14 3:30-7:30 pm: Related Arts Open House Conferences
• March 15 5:00-7:00 pm: Science Night in the WIS gymnasium
• April 18th 4:30-6:30 pm: Waubesa Family Fun Night
• May 10th- Safety Patrol Field trip
• May 31st- Olympiad (more information to come in April)

Hi families of WIS! In the next few weeks all of our students will have the opportunity to explore the amazing resource we have here in our district known as the Angie O'Donnell Aquatic Center! Each grade level will have a week where they learn about swimming and the great experiences that the pool has to offer us. Here is a brief slide show of the information we will discuss with your student prior to the unit as well as the general swim schedule. Thanks for supporting our students as they explore this great lifelong skill!

4th Grade - 3/4-3/11

Our lost and found is full! If you feel your student has lost an item please feel free to check in at the office to look through our items. We will be donating the items on March 7th.

Dear Waubesa Families,

We’re excited to inform you about our upcoming spring conferences. Thank you for your ongoing partnership with your students’ teachers and our school community. A strong home-school partnership is critical in student success. As a reminder, there are four opportunities for us to formally communicate student progress with families.

• Two conference opportunities. One is in the fall, and the other is in the spring. Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers beyond these scheduled conferences.

• Report cards are made available on Infinite Campus after each semester.

We are offering, but not requiring spring conferences for your student(s) with conference week set for March 11-15. Please know there’s flexibility to schedule a conference outside of this week to accommodate the various demands on family and staff schedules. After reviewing your student’s first semester report card (in Infinite Campus Parent Portal), you can determine your preference for spring conferences. We’re offering both in-person and virtual conference options again, or you may also indicate no conference requested and communicate any questions via email. Your student’s teacher may reach out directly to schedule a conference with you.

As always, the goal of conferences is to highlight what your student is doing well and ways we can work together to support them. Soon, you’ll hear from your student’s homeroom teacher to choose an option: connect via email, virtual, in-person, or you may also indicate no conference requested. To help make the conferences efficient and effective and so teachers are prepared to provide answers and/or strategies during the conference, please communicate any questions and/or concerns prior to the conference.

Related Arts Open House conferences will occur on Thursday, March 14, from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Families are welcome to meet with the Related Arts teachers to discuss the exciting activities we have been working on and check in and see how their students are doing. Some of the Related Arts teachers will be located in their teaching space (Such as the Art Room, Music Room, or Computer lab) while others will be in the library (such as Mrs. Evans, Mr. Williquette, Mr. Hartlaub, and Mrs. Lau). We cannot wait to share the Related Arts experience with you and your family.

Thank you for your collaborative partnership with us as we support your student(s). Please reach out if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

Corey Shefchik - Principal

Kelly Vetter - Associate Principal

March is Youth Art Month! In celebration, student art will be displayed in the E.D. Locke Public Library for the month of March. Opening reception is Thursday, March 7 from 5:30-7PM.

• Disinfecting wipes
• Tissues
• Mittens- waterproof- new or gently used
• Bulk snacks for the office (nut free)

If you are able to donate this item please drop them off at the office. Thank you!

ATTENDANCE

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL

BEVERAGES AT SCHOOL

BIRTHDAY/CLASSROOM TREATS

DELIVERIES

Phone use and Personal Communication Devices

SNACKS

VISITOR INFORMATION

On Tuesday, March 19th Health Office Staff trained via Prevent Blindness of Wisconsin will be conducting vision screenings on all 5th grade students. This is a simple, non-invasive test using a Sloan Eye Chart. Families will be notified if the results show any variance from normal range. If for some reason (i.e your student is already screened by an ophthalmologist regularly), you wish your child not to be screened or if you have any further questions, please email School Nurse, Lauren Neesam at NeesamL@mcfsd.org or contact the WIS Health Office (608)838-4673. Please also remind your student to bring their glasses or contacts to school that day, if they wear them!

WIS Families, please review MSD's Lice Policies, found here and linked above. You will find a list of excellent resources under the "Resources" tab in this policy as well as on the MSD Health Service Website, which explains the rationale for our current policies as well as education on how to reduce the spread of lice. While lice certainly can be a nuisance, it is important to note that lice do not spread disease. If you have any further questions about these policies, symptoms to look for, how to treat lice or seeking tips on how to decrease the spread of lice, please contact District Nurse, Stephanie Peplinski, (608) 838-4679 peplins@mcfsd.org or the WIS Health Office (608)838-4673.

March Is

Women's History Month

• This month we celebrate all the amazing women who have done incredible things to make this world a better place. Let's learn and appreciate their inspiring stories.

Disability Awareness Month

• Every person is wonderful and unique. Let's be kind and inclusive as we appreciate Disability Awareness Month.
  

Youth Art Month

• Youth Art Month is a time to celebrate the beauty of creativity! Keep creating, keep dreaming, and let your imagination soar!
  

Music In Our Schools Month

• Let's celebrate the joy of music and appreciate the music offerings at MSD!
  

National School Breakfast Week March 4-8

• It's National Breakfast Week. Start your day with the tasty food you need to fuel your adventures.
  

*Casimir Pulaski Day March 4

• Casimir Pulaski is recognized today for bringing order to the American cavalry, using modern training methods and establishing the necessity of an independent cavalry during the Revolutionary War.
  

International Women's Day March 8

• Today we celebrate the achievements and contributions of women.
  

* Wisconsin Public School Observance Days

The 2023-2024 WINTER McFarland Recreation & Aquatics Program Guide is HERE!!! And registration is OPEN!!!

The 2023-2024 MRAP Winter Recreation & Aquatics Program Guide is now available! Check out all the fun things we have to offer! Registration is now OPEN for ALL recreation activities.

View the guide here: https://rb.gy/ktqrka

Register for any of our activities at MRAPNews.activityreg.com

Questions? Don't hesitate to reach out!

• For recreation activities: please contact Alisha Fix at fixa@mcfsd.org
• For aquatic activities: please contact Stu Schaefer at schaefs@mcfsd.org