Waubesa Weekly
February 23rd, 2025
February 24th-28th- 4th and 5th Grade swim unit please look for specific times from your student's teacher.
March 3rd - K-5 Parent/Guardian Learning Night 6:00-7:00 at WIS
March 3rd-10th- 4th and 5th Grade swim unit please look for specific times from your student's teacher.
March 7th- No School- PD day
March 13th- 5th Grade Kindness Retreat
March 10-14- Spring Conference Week
March 24th-28th- No School Spring Break
April 14th- 4th Grade Art and Music Program
April 28th- 5th Grade Art and Music Program
Hello Waubesa Families,
Congratulations to all of our students who were recognized at our February 20 assembly and received a Kindness award! Next month’s theme is Creativity.
The K-5 Parent/Guardian Learning Night is quickly approaching on Monday, March 3 from 6:00-7:00 at Waubesa Intermediate School. Please note, this event is intended to be for parents and guardians only. If you’re interested and able to attend the event, we’re asking all parents/guardians to complete this RSVP form by 2/26/25 so we’re able to plan. If you’re needing child care for school aged children (3-12 years old) there’s a place in the RSVP form to indicate that.
As always, 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 they have questions or concerns; thank you.
Thank you for your continued support. Soaring Higher Together!
Corey Shefchik: Principal
Second Semester Activity Fees have been posted in Infinite Campus for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. These fees help pay for grade level field trips and activities. Please login in as soon as possible to pay these fees. If you have questions about accessing the fees please reach out to the office, 608-838-7667. If you are unable to pay the fee please reach out to your student's teacher. All fees are due by May 1st. If you have not paid for 1st semester fees please do that as well. Thank you!
As a reminder please make sure your students have proper gear for outside. This would include but not limited to a coat, boots, mittens, hat, etc. It is suggested to have a back up pair of socks and/or shoes in their cubby if needed. The office can not provide gear for students who occasionally forget the essential items. If you are in need of gear for winter please email Emily Gierl our School Social Worker at gierle@mcfsd.org.
Communicable Illness Notification
We are continuing to see cases of Pneumonia, Strep Throat, Influenza, Covid 19 and GI Viruses (Vomiting/Diarrhea) circulating the schools. We ask that you please reach out to your student's Medical Provider if symptoms do not improve within a few days or if you have concerns that your student may have a communicable disease (DHS Wisconsin Childhood Communicable Disease guidelines). 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 (Parent Handbook - McFarland School District Health Services & Guidelines for sending your child to school). Please notify the health office as well if your student is diagnosed with a communicable disease. This information is very helpful to us in the health office to help track illness and notify families when appropriate. We are happy to answer questions about exclusion policies and attendance, provide medications in the health office or be a resource for your student if needed for ongoing illness. Please reach out with questions and stay well!
- If interested in getting your student vaccinated please visit Public Health Immunization Clinics or reach out to your clinic.
- If you are in need of Health Insurance please review our Health Insurance Resources located on the MSD Health Service Website.
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and begins on the evening of February 28 and continues until March 29. During this time, many Muslim followers will participate in fasting by not consuming anything (water, food, medicine, etc.) from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan is more than abstaining from food and drink. It is observed as a time for reflection, community, charity, and renewal of faith.
To encourage an atmosphere of inclusivity and understanding the district is committed to providing provisions and accommodations to students who observe.
All buildings will provide a dedicated space for students to access throughout the day, including during lunchtime.
CEPS - Main office and space will be provided
WIS - Main office and space will be provided
IMMS - Library
MHS - SLC (Library)
All staff have been asked to remain aware of the physical and mental needs connected to fasting.
If you have any other specific needs or requests outside what we are currently providing, please contact your building principal or a member of student services. We value and support our diverse community and as a District, we want to ensure our environment is inclusive, respectful, and committed to student belonging, achievement, and growth.
If you are interested in learning more about Ramadan:
A common greeting during Ramadan is "Ramadan Mubarak" which loosely translates to "Have a blessed Ramadan." Here is how to pronounce Ramadan Mubarak.