WMS Weekly Wauna Connect

10/13/2022

What's Happening Next Week

Monday 10/17/22 - Day A1

Tuesday 10/18/2022 - Day B2

Football - 7th Grate White vs. Verona Area @ Waunakee @5:00 pm

Volleyball - Waunakee White vs. Beaver Dam Middle @ Waunakee Intermediate @ 5:15 pm

Volleyball - Waunakee Purple vs. Sun Prairie View @ Waunakee Middle @ 5:15 pm

Football - 7th Grade Purple vs. Verona Area @Waunakee @ 6:30 pm

Football - 8th Grade Purple vs. Verona Badger Ridge @ Verona @ 6:30 pm

Wednesday 10/19/2022 - Day A3

Thursday 10/20/2022 - Day B4

Friday 10/21/2022 - Day A5

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A Message from the Principal

Greetings families,

I hope the first month of school has been going well. Although this is not the most uplifting topic, I do feel it is critical that our families stay informed with regards to recent developments in the exposure our community is experiencing with regards to controlled substances. Please see the information below with regards to Fentanyl, and take some time to have important conversations with your children with regards to dangers of Fentanyl, as well as the use of other drugs, alcohol, and nicotine products.

Public Health Advisory

We are sharing the following resources related to concerns regarding pills containing fentanyl.

They have appeared in the Waunakee Community, as well as led to the untimely death of a 2021 Graduate from Waunakee Community High School.

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Good Morning America, which describes how young people are being targeted by this drug. Fortunately, we have not seen fentanyl at the High School but want to make sure that parents/families are aware of these ongoing concerns. Other school districts in the state, however, have unfortunately lost students to fentanyl poisoning.
Please have conversations with your student/s regarding taking any pills that are not prescribed to them. Fentanyl can also appear in Vape Pens, marijuana as well as other illicit drugs. Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has a comprehensive resource page, including talking points for parents/guardians/adults regarding fentanyl.

We appreciate your support with this challenging topic. Enjoy the coming weekend!

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Please Return your Bucky Book or send in the money to purchase

Bucky Books are due TODAY!!! Please send in the book or the money to purchase!

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Order Your Yearbook Today!

Order Your Yearbook Today! Orders Due by 2/28/2023!

Please click here for instructions on ordering a yearbook.

Passive Consent Form - 7th Grade Behavioral and Emotional Screening

Please review this information prior to October 20.

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Waunakee Neighborhood Connection Winter Clothing Distribution

Waunakee Neighborhood Connection will be hosting a winter clothing distribution event on October 21st, 2022. Waunakee Neighborhood Connection clients can select winter coats, snow pants, boots, hats, gloves/mittens, and scarves for all registered members of their household. The distribution is being held at Peace Lutheran Church, 701 S Century Avenue in Waunakee. To make an appointment for shopping, please visit the following LINK. Please contact Waunakee Neighborhood Connection at 608-849-5740 with any questions.

Referendum Information Session - Open House/Tour of WMS - 10/13

Open House/Tour held at Waunakee Community Middle School

Thursday, October 13 at 5:30 p.m.

Location, Middle School Cafe

Please visit our district website to learn more information or view updated events to attend. You can view our Frequently Asked Questions on our website, as well. If you have additional questions or would like to schedule a time to talk with our referendum team, please email us or call us at (608) 849-2000.

WMS Mission Moments

Committed to Children. Committed to Community. Committed to Excellence.

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Thanksgiving Meal Baskets and Holiday Gift Cards for Families in Need

The Waunakee Ecumenical Board (WEB) provides a Thanksgiving Meal Basket and Holiday Gift Cards to families who are in financial need. If you are a family with students in the WCSD and believe your family would benefit from holiday programs, please click here.

Estimados familias del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Waunakee,

El Comité Ecuménico de Waunakee (WEB) proporciona una Canasta de Comida de Acción de Gracias y tarjetas de regalo para las Fiestas a las familias que tienen necesidades financieras. Si es una familia con estudiantes en el Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Waunakee y cree que su familia se beneficiaría de los programas de las festividades, por favor, haga clic aquí.

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Take a Great Picture? We'd love to use it in our Yearbook!

Attention Families and students:

If you are attending school events and take a great picture, please use this QR Code to submit them to us for review and possibly use in our yearbook! We'd greatly appreciate it!

No Access to the High School at Varsity Football Games

Beginning this Friday, October 7, and continuing through the remainder of the football season, the Waunakee Community High School will be locked, on home football Friday nights, beginning at 6:45 p.m.

The high school will be locked to secure the building and prevent theft, vandalism, or damage to property. Please note! Students will not be allowed into the building to warm-up or to pick-up their belongings. Students attending the football game should plan accordingly.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

The Waunakee Community Cares Coalition (WCCC) is dedicated to keeping Waunakee healthy and resilient. To receive updates of all of the trends, resources available, and community initiatives in the spaces of alcohol/drug prevention and mental health, please sign up for their monthly newsletter.

Link to sign up to receive newsletter: https://www.waunakeecares.org/contact

Link to our resource pages: https://www.waunakeecares.org/resources-1

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Clubs and Co-Curricular Activities

Looking for information on school clubs and co-curriculars? Please see this document.

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Important Dates at a Glance

October 18 - Picture Retake Day

May 17th (6pm) - 8th Grade Honor Roll Ceremony

June 7th - Last Day of school for 7th Grade

June 8th - Last Day of school for 8th Grade and 8th Grade Recognition (9 am)

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School Lunch Menu

Click HERE to see the school lunch menu.

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Attendance

For your convenience, our attendance line has a 24/7 voicemail and an email address that you may use anytime. You may call the attendance line at (608)849-2060 ext. 1 or email at wms_attendance@waunakee.k12.wi.us to leave a message with your child's name, reason for absence and your name & phone number in case we need to reach you..

If you'll be seeing a medical provider, please obtain a note and forward it to the attendance email and we'll be happy to code the absence as medically excused.

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School Transportation Information

The Waunakee Community School District works in partnership with Lamers Bus Company to provide transportation to and from school for our families. Please Click Here for more information.