Washington - Caldwell Parent Update

Hello Bulldog Families,

We recently held a vendor walkthrough as the first step in vendors assessing the scope of work to be performed on our building. While we have a large number of vendors present, we are happy to share that there were several local businesses represented in the walkthrough. The next step in this process will be for the vendors to submit their bids for the work to be performed. All bids are due by Friday, February 16. Once the bids are in, the vendor selection process will begin. We will provide updates as we receive them.

I am happy to share that we recently initiated the first Bulldog Basketball program for our students in grades 2-5. We have 46 students from Washington-Caldwell and other area schools signed up to play. Knowing that Tichigan Youth Basketball was not going to be active this year, we decided to develop this program as a means to support the families and kids who were planning to play for TYB. Bulldog Basketball is a school sponsored program consisting of volunteer coaches, including a few who are parents of our students. We begin our League play on Saturday, February 17, here at Washington Caldwell. Please see our website for the season schedule.

I have reserved office hours each week to meet with parents to discuss school improvement ideas, concerns or to simply meet with you to increase parent engagement throughout the year. Office hours are on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. You may also contact me via email at kmccormick@washcald.com, or by phone at 262-662-3466, Ext. 166.

Sincerely,

Kevin

Superintendent/Principal

Monday, February 12, 2024

• Drama Club 3:40 pm - 4:45 pm
• Forensics Team Practice 3:40 pm - 4:30 pm
• Girls Volleyball Practice 3:40 pm - 5:45 pm
• Family Paint Night 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Bulldog Basketball Practice 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

• Girls Volleyball Away Game vs Brighton (A&B Teams) 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  
• Soccer Skill Practice 6:00 pm
  

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

• Valentine's Day
• Math Meet (6th & 7th Grade) 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
• 5K Valentine's Party 1:15 pm
• Girls Volleyball Practice 3:40 pm - 5:45 pm
  
• Forensics Team Practice 3:40 pm - 4:30 pm
• Lego Club 3:40 pm - 4:30 pm - Bring a NOTE to stay after
• Bulldog Basketball Practice 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Thursday, February 15, 2024

• Girls Volleyball Away Game vs Drought (A&B Teams) 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  
• 5K - 8th Grade Information Night 2024-2025 School Year 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Bulldog Basketball Practice 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Friday, February 16, 2024

• Talent Show Matinee Performance 1:30 pm
• National Junior Honor Society 3:40 pm - 4:30 pm
• Talent Show Evening Performance 6:00 pm

Saturday, February 17, 2024

• Bulldog Basketball Games 8:30 am -11:30 am

We started Spring Conference sign up with teacher requested conferences this week. Next week, ANYONE can sign up if they would like to schedule a conference. The link will be sent in a separate email on Monday. If you look at the conference sign up and can not find a time, please reach out to the classroom teacher or kvogt@washcald.com and we will find a time to meet with you!

The 2024-2025 School Calendar has been finalized. It is attached here!

Please remember to inform the front office of any late arrivals or early pick ups of students. This will help with any confusion as to when your student will be arriving or leaving. Please be prepared when dropping off or picking up that you do need to come in the front entryway to sign them in or out and you should wait for them there. You can call the front office or send an email to Karen Kaldor at kkaldor@washcald.com or Sue Krystowiak at skrystowiak@washcald.com . You may also email the school at washcald@washcald.com.Thank you!

The National Junior Honor Society is selling carnations for Valentine's Day. You can surprise your special person for only $1.00. The surprise will be delivered on Wednesday, February 14 with your message. The color of your carnation will be a surprise to all. Orders are ASAP. Attached is a page of tags that can be attached to your carnation order.

The Talent Show has been rescheduled to Friday, February 16. The afternoon matinee is at 1:30 pm and the evening performance is scheduled for 6:00 pm

This event is for NEW families to Washington-Caldwell. Please share this flyer with any neighbors or friends that may be interested in attending WC!

Now that Winter has finally arrived, please remember that all elementary students go out for lunch recess. Students need to wear coats, boots, snow pants, mittens/gloves, and hats. Students will go outside for recess as long as the "feels like" temperature (temp and wind chill) is above 10 °F.

Middle School students do not go outside in the winter unless it is extremely warm and there is no snow cover.

Check it out! There are many items in our all new Lost and Found. We will post different photos every week of the items that have been lost and need to be found. Any items that have not been claimed by the end of Parent Teacher Conferences (February 22) will be donated.

It has been noticed that too many students are bringing toys to school. Toys need to stay at home for many reasons. First, it is a distraction for the student. Additionally, we don't want toys, cards, etc to be lost or stolen. Please refrain from letting toys come to school.

Open Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is available from February 5 - April 30, 2024.

If you know of families looking to be part of the Washington-Caldwell School District family, please have them contact the District at 262-662-3466 for more information. Visit the DPI website to apply. https://dpi.wi.gov/oe .

Sniffles and coughs pop up this time of the year. Please review the attached flyer for the guidelines that have been set by WI DPI; Washington-Caldwell follows these guidelines too. Please email or call the office by 9:00 am if your child will be absent.

Check out the online Spiritwear Store from PS Uniforms & More in Waterford. Items can be ordered at ANY time and will be delivered to school about 2 weeks after you order!

The link is https://washingtoncalwellspiritwear2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Please see the Lunch Menu below.

Lunch funds can be deposited online through E-Funds or money can be sent to school. PowerSchool will send out messages when lunch balances get below $6.00. Parents can also look at their student's lunch balance in PowerSchool. Please deposit money in accounts as needed.

Lunch prices are $3.25 for a full daily lunch, which includes a milk. If students want a milk only or an extra milk, it is $0.40. Extra Entrees are $2.50. Free/Reduced Lunch Forms are available too.

Take a minute to read information about the Waterford Union High School Referendum coming in February.

Here are some great parent programs for your family. These are from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Check them out!

Advocate Aurora SFAP offers free, confidential assistance for your schools’ students and family members. While SFAP services are not a replacement for outpatient therapy and cannot prescribe medicine, we can provide brief, solution-focused counseling services and other services to assist the wellbeing of students and families. To access the free, confidential SFAP services all parents &/or legal guardians can call 800.236.3231.

Courses are available at no cost to all Wisconsin schools. Register at https://TripleP-parenting.com/Milwaukee

Advocate Aurora offers valuable support for our families through the AAH SFAP program. They offer free, confidential assistance for all students & family members on a variety of topics. Go to http://www.aah.org/sfap for more information.

SAVE THE DATE!! Tuesday May 7, 2024 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

(These opportunities are not affiliated with Washington-Caldwell School District.)

New sessions of Swim America are beginning.

Waterford Rec offers many adult classes on various topics. Use this link to find out more information

https://waterfordwi.myrec.com/info/activities/

Youth classes are available through Waterford Rec Department. Use this link to find out about the programs Waterford Rec Department offers. https://waterfordwi.myrec.com/info/activities/

Use the link below to learn about the classes and programs available through Town of Norway Recreation Department.

Mr. Kevin McCormick, Superintendent and Principal -- kmccormick@washcald.com

Ms. Kelli Vogt, Assistant Principal -- kvogt@washcald.com

Mrs. Sue Krystowiak, Main Office Secretary -- skrystowiak@washcald.com

Ms. Karen Kaldor, Main Office Secretary -- kkaldor@washcald.com

Dousman Transport Bus Company 262-910-1310

Website: www.washcald.com
Location: 8937 Big Bend Road, Waterford, WI, USA
Phone: 262-662-3466
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wcbulldogs