Waubesa Weekly

School Principal: Corey Shefchik

Associate Principal: Kelly Vetter

Building Administrative Assistant: Angie TeBeest

Phone: (608) 838-7667

Website and McFarland Facebook Page
Phone: 608-838-7667

• Month of February: Waubesa Food Drive
• February 12-15- Theme Week with dress up days- TBA
• February 16th- No School PD day
• February 24th- String Fling--District Orchestra event--2:00-7:00pm at IMMS. Concert at 5:45 PM.
• April 18th- Waubesa Family Fun Night
• May 31st- Olympiad (more information to come in April)

Hello Waubesa Families,

We’re providing some quick traffic pattern updates to ensure a safe and efficient pick-up and drop-off process. Please review the updated Traffic Pattern Map below and note the following:

• Use the drop off circle NOT the parking lot or bus loop to drop off kids.

• Pull up to the front of the circle where the pickup/dropoff begins.

• Once you are parked next to a sidewalk or yellow lines, have them exit/enter your vehicle curbside and walk

• For drop-off, please have them ready to go so that there is no delay once you are parked

• After your child has exited the car, please pull all the way around so that the next group of cars can drop off. (the main point here being that the kids can use the ENTIRE sidewalk to walk into the building. They do not need valet service.)

• Please be mindful of our neighbors who live near Waubesa, particularly the homes on Red Oak so we don’t block their driveway if they’re needing to come or go.

Thank you for your cooperation and support! Please reach out if you have any questions.

Corey Shefchik - Principal

Kelly Vetter - Associate Principal

It has been brought to our attention by some caring community members that children have been seen playing on the ice on the retention pond (Red Oak Trail and Ambrosia Terrace) after school hours. Please talk to your children about ice safety. With temperatures rising, the ice at the lake is NOT safe to walk on or play near and doing so puts them at huge risk. Please see the news article from the Dane County Sheriff's office for additional information.

WIS is currently looking for...

• 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!

Our playground is MUDDY. This is something we can not control. Please feel free to pack an extra pair of pants if your student accidently falls in the mud.

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. An additional pair of pants could also be helpful if needed. The office can not provide gear or additional clothes for students who occasionally forget the essential items or dirty them during recess. If you are in need of gear for winter please email Emily Gierl our School Social Worker at Gierle@mcfsd.org.

Updates to Attendance Reporting:

• 8:00-8:05 am- student is not marked absent or tardy, "free pass"
  
• 8:05-8:25 am- student is marked tardy excused or tardy unexcused
• 8:25 am- student will be marked according to their reason for absence, ex:) parent request, ill, medical, etc. Without parent/guardian communication the student will be marked unexcused.

Arrival times:

• We have made the decision to keep the main doors of the school closed until 7:20 am. Prior to this we opened them at 7:00 am. This change is being made due to behavior issues in the vestibule. Breakfast will continue to be served at 7:25. Please contact the office if you have any concerns. Thank you for understanding.

Departure:

• Supervision for students will end at 3:15pm. If a student is still on school grounds without transportation home the office staff will begin calling the student's emergency contacts.

ATTENDANCE

BEVERAGES AT SCHOOL

BIRTHDAY/CLASSROOM TREATS

DELIVERIES

Phone use and Personal Communication Devices

SNACKS

VISITOR INFORMATION

VOLUNTEERS

Summary from the 2/5/24 School Board Meeting:

In addition to their regular duties of approving minutes, staffing, and expenses, here are some highlights from the meeting:

• MHS student Joseph Lewis from the MHS Connect Club provided a report from the MHS student body.

• Superintendent Aaron Tarnutzer, Dr. Christine Pribbenow, and Dr. Jeffrey Lewis provided an update on the Community Impact Grant and Natural Circles of Support work in the District.

• Aaron Tarnutzer and Craig Howery provided an update from the WASB State Education Convention.

• Action items that were acted upon included:

• One of the McFarland School Board’s biggest responsibilities is to set policy for the District. This meeting included discussion and approval regarding first reading of policies that were recommended for rescinding and revision.

COMING UP:

The next School District of McFarland School Board meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Click HERE for a link to the McFarland School Board agendas and minutes.

Click HERE for a link to the McFarland School Board meeting recordings and upcoming YouTube live streams.

FEBRUARY IS

Kindness Month

• During Kindness Month we want to emphasize the power of kindness. This year, we are not only celebrating acts of compassion but also taking a stand against bullying in all its forms.

Black History Month

• Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans. Let's spend time learning about incredible people and their stories of how they worked to make this world a better place for all.
  

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month

• This month we think about and appreciate all of the wonderful ways CTE can help students reach their goals.
  

Lunar New Year - February 10

• Happy Lunar New Year! 2024 is the year of the dragon, a time for new beginnings and exciting adventures.

*Abraham Lincoln Day - February 12

• Abraham Lincoln's legacy is a reminder of the power of leadership, courage, and determination. Today, let's honor his memory by striving for a more just and united world.
  

School Resource Officer Appreciation Day - February 15

• Thank you to Officer Zeitsma for all his hard work building relationships with students and for going above and beyond in your service to our schools throughout the year!
  

*Susan B. Anthony Day - February 15

• Happy Susan B. Anthony day! Today we remember a brave and strong woman who fought for the rights of women. Let's be grateful for her work and achievements.
  

* Wisconsin Public School Observance Days

The following flyers are NOT all school-sponsored activities and the McFarland School District does not provide support or endorsement of the program/flyer. It has neither reviewed nor approved the program, personnel, or activities announced in the brochure/flyer. Permission to distribute this material must not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by the School District.

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