#PointerNation News

Happy Thanksgiving from #PointerNation and all these cute little turkeys!

From our table to yours, we hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!

We're betting these turkeys in disguise fare better than most at Thanksgiving!

1st Graders traveled to Japan to learn about who helped invent the instant noodles for ramen, Momofuku Ando!

You can’t have Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie, so we made our very own pumpkin pie in a cup! And guess how we liked it…? WE LOVED IT!

Our 6th Grade field trip to UW-Madison was full of fun new experiences! Students extracted DNA from a plant, visited a planetarium, and experimented with different blades on a windmill to learn which ones would collect the most wind. It was a great day!

1st Graders tried kale chips from our aero garden in the library! Thank you to Mrs. Doyle for dehydrating them.

Kindergarten worked with their 3rd Grade buddies to make placemats for the residents at the Care Center! The students learned how to do leaf rubbings and created beautiful artwork.

The 4K Grocery Store opened for business just in time for Thanksgiving shoppers!

The first wrestling match of the year is coming up this week and #PointerNation finds ourselves ranked 4th as a team in Division 3 by Wisconsin Grappler! Individually, the following Pointers come into the season ranked:

1st: Dealya Collins Girls 126

1st: Roen Carey D3 144

1st: Kade Rule D3 175

7th: Matt Aurit D3 285

10th: Liam Carey D3 120

11th: Memphis Burkhalter D3 106

13th: Lennon Ewert D3 113

13th: Jacob Dannenberg D3 157

14th: Sawyer Dannenberg D3 165

14th: Emily Heisner Girls 235

Read more: https://wisconsingrappler.com/

Look at these adorable little name turkeys! Gobble gobble!

Kindergarteners are loving their 5th Grade helpers during playtime! They have been busy teaching how to play new games.

4K learned about the five food groups and had a snack from each!

What are you thankful for? These Kindergarten students share their gratitude for some very special people.

Mrs. Sigg's 5th Grade students will be spotlighting All American Real Estate in their upcoming holiday ads! Students enjoyed a recent visit to learn more about their featured business.

Mrs. Gorgen's 2nd Grade students will be spotlighting Ben Franklin in their upcoming holiday ads! Students enjoyed a recent visit to learn more about their featured business.

Mrs. Busch's 4th Grade students will be spotlighting Brewery Pottery in their upcoming holiday ads! Students enjoyed a recent visit to learn more about their featured business.

Mrs. Doyle's 4th Grade students will be spotlighting True Action Realty in their upcoming holiday ads! Students enjoyed a recent visit to learn more about their featured business.

Save the date! Mineral Point Wrestling will induct its 2024-25 honorees to the Allen E. Bauman Wrestling Hall of Fame Friday, December 20 at the home match vs. Belmont/Platteville. Congrats to Todd Doney, Matthew Gevelinger, and Troy Pittz!

In the shopping mood? We are in our Pointer Era and have you covered! There are four designs available with lots of options for all sizes.

#PointerNation

Traditional MP

Alumni

and new this year, the Era!

Grab some gear for all the Pointers in your life. Quick deadline to order by end of day next Wednesday, December 4 so we can have the items delivered to school before holiday break. There is also a ship to home option for Pointers far away! Link: https://mineralpointhspointernation24.itemorder.com/

The annual Mineral Point FFA Chapter Poinsettia sale is going on now! Cost is $15 each with many varieties available. Contact Mike Robinson (mike.robinson@mp.k12.wi.us) to order.

Mineral Point High School Future Business Leaders of America are again sponsoring the Holiday Giving Tree to share holiday blessings! Our club is buying gifts for five children from Iowa County, as well as collecting gift cards for Mrs. Brunson and Mrs. Robb to use as needed in our own school district.

Here’s how you can help:

1. Pick an ornament, or two, from the tree in the high school lobby

2. Go shopping and purchase

3. Drop off the gift, or gift cards, in the High School office by Friday, December 13

4. We ask that you tape the ornament to your gift to ensure everything gets delivered correctly

Please help area children and share in the joy of the holiday season! Thank you for your generosity!

Fans of #PointerNation! The Mineral Point Unified School District is pleased to announce we will again be offering GoFan for mobile ticketing for home athletic events this winter sports season.

Fans can purchase digital tickets online through our school’s GoFan page, the GoFan App, or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the game. All major credit cards are accepted, along with Apple Pay. There is a service charge added to the purchase of each digital ticket which helps offset the cost to the district for this platform: https://gofan.co/app/school/WI13618

TICKETS WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE FOR CASH PURCHASE AT THE GATE, and previously purchased student/senior passes will still be accepted.

Please also remember to still bring cash if you are interested in purchasing concessions and 50/50 raffle tickets at the games.

Home games will continue to be livestreamed at no charge on MPTV: https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers

If you have any questions, please reach out to Athletic Director Chris Carr at chris.carr@mp.k12.wi.us

We'd love for you to join our sub pool! CESA 3 in Fennimore is having a substitute training session December 3. Please register at the link below and contact Angie Schubert to learn more about subbing in MP at angie.schubert@mp.k12.wi.us.

A two-year associates or four-year bachelors degree in any area is necessary for you to participate in this training: https://cesa3.eventsmart.com/events/substitute-teacher-training-2/?datetime=331

Did you snag an extra toy or two while shopping over the weekend? When you come out to the #PointerNation Girls Basketball game Tuesday, December 3 at home vs. Iowa-Grant, make sure to bring a new toy with you for the Odd Fellows' Toy Drive!

Our MPHS National Honor Society is hosting a food and toiletry drive this week! The winning grade level will win ice cream. The competition kicks off Thursday, December 5 and ends at Noon Tuesday, December 10. Let's have some fun for a good cause! (Graphic by Ella Kroll)

A reminder -- #PointerNation Girls Basketball will be holding its Alumni Night this Friday, December 6 during the home game vs. Cuba City!

We'll be honoring our very first girls team from 1974-75, along with the standout squads from 1977-78, 1987-88, 1997-98, 2007-08, and 2017-18.

Join us for this special night!

All are welcome to join our vocalists for an evening of caroling during Gallery Night/Candlelight Shopping this Saturday! Meet at the corner of Chestnut and High Streets at 6 pm to sing before the fireworks. Please dress warmly, bring any jingle bells you want, and enjoy the holiday season.

Our MPHS Future Business Leaders of America are ready, willing, and able to help with your holiday gift wrapping needs Saturday, December 7 as part of Candlelight Shopping! Stop by the Chamber of Commerce from 5-8 pm. Donations are welcomed, but not required. Wrapping paper is provided, or feel free to bring your own.

The Mineral Point Excellence in Education Endowment Fund is again hosting a drive to help us fill our Care Cupboard! There is a need for these items in our schools:

-- Personal Hygiene products such as: deodorant, laundry detergent pods, tampons/pads.

-- Individually packed non-perishable snack items such as: granola bars, applesauce pouches, crackers (plain, cheesy, and peanut butter sandwiches), fruit snacks, trail mix.

-- Monetary donations

-- Items from the Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1779SXQ5SQ2JP/

Items may be dropped off at:

-- Middle/High Winter Concert in the high school gym Monday, December 9 at 7 pm

-- Elementary Winter Concert in the high school gym Wednesday, December 18 at 12:30 pm

-- Any school office

Thank you for your generosity!

Join the middle/high school choirs and bands for their Winter Concert Monday, December 9 at 7 pm in the middle/high school gym for some outstanding sounds of the season!

The Mineral Point Odd Fellows will be holding a drive of non-perishable food, toiletry items, and monetary donations at the home #PointerNation Boys Basketball game this Tuesday, December 10 vs. Boscobel Area Schools. Donations will go to local food pantries. Thank you for your generosity!

Elementary (grades K-5) students are getting excited to share their musical talents with you at their Winter Concert Wednesday, December 18 in the high school gym beginning at 12:30 pm!

A reminder there will be no classes in #PointerNation Saturday, December 21 through Wednesday, January 1 due to Winter Break. Classes will resume Thursday, January 2. Enjoy the time off!

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of #PointerNation! Food Service Director Kimmy Mumm, and husband Cody, welcomed Winston Michael to the world November 23. Congratulations!

#PointerNation events coming up this week -- join us! (Please note these schedules are always subject to change)

Monday, December 2
-- MS Boys Basketball at River Valley 4 pm
-- POSTPONED to February 8: JV & Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Potosi

Tuesday, December 3
-- Girls Basketball vs. Iowa-Grant (JV 6 pm, Varsity to follow) -- Odd Fellows Toy Drive. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers
Digital tickets (cash still accepted at door): https://gofan.co/app/school/WI13618
-- JV & Varsity Wrestling at Cuba City/Benton/Southwestern vs. River Valley 5 pm. Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/cuba-city/organization/17560/cuba-city-high-school
-- MS Boys Basketball at Iowa-Grant 4 pm

Wednesday, December 4
-- Early Release 2 pm (every Wednesday)

Thursday, December 5
-- Boys Basketball at Southwestern (JV 6 pm, Varsity to follow). Radio: 1590 am. Livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/@queenbradiosports and https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/hazel-green/organization/18847/southwestern-high-school
-- MS Boys Basketball vs. River Valley 4 pm

Friday, December 6
-- Girls Basketball vs. Cuba City (JV 6 pm, Varsity to follow) -- Alumni Night. Radio: 106.1 fm. Livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/@queenbradiosports and https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers
Digital tickets (cash still accepted at door): https://gofan.co/app/school/WI13618

Saturday, December 7
-- Varsity Wrestling at Watertown 9:30 am
-- Boys Basketball at Prairie du Chien (JV 1 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/prairie-du-chien/organization/7502/prairie-du-chien-high-school
-- JV Wrestling at Stoughton 9:30 am

Please be aware of other companies claiming to livestream our games, especially if there are links different than posted above and ask for credit card and personal information -- these are scams. We will update this pinned post as available livestream information is relayed to us.

"Grounded by our history as one of the oldest publicly supported schools in Wisconsin, Mineral Point Unified School District is the heart of a small community that educates and inspires our students for a bright future in a big world."

Email: joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us
Website: mineralpointschools.org
Location: 705 Ross Street, Mineral Point, WI, USA
Phone: (608) 987-0740
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MineralPointSchoolDistrict