October 9- Inclusive Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ WIS 3:15 pm
October 10- Referendum Information Session - 3 p.m. Municipal Center Community Room
October 15- 5th Grade- Children's Theater-- Diary of a Wimpy Kid (9:00-12:00)
October 16- PTO All Parent Meeting at Waubesa-- MPR (topic: referendum) 6:30-8:30
October 17- 3rd Grade Showcase, 6-7pm
October 23- WIS Family Fun Night 4:30-6:30 (volunteer sign up form and donation sign up form)
October 24- No School PD day
October 25- No School- Conference Release Day
October 27- Referendum Information Session - 6 p.m. MHS Performing Arts Center
October 30- HGD Family Night in the MPR- 6 pm
November 1st- 4th Grade-- Taste of Wisconsin
Hello Waubesa Families,
Students are having so much fun on our new playground equipment. We’ve provided lots of teaching and reteaching of expected playground rules and behaviors to ensure a safe experience. Please remind your student(s) to adhere to the rules, especially for the double swing and merry go around. Thank you!
Everyone is anxiously awaiting the opening of the new inclusive park that is adjacent to our Waubesa playground. There’s a ribbon cutting ceremony this Wednesday, October 9 at 3:15. All are welcome! The inclusive playground will be accessible to Waubesa students for morning recess and lunch recess.
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
Brooke Hauser: K-5 Associate Principal
School Avoidance: If your student is having a hard with the transition back to school, please do not hesitate to reach out to Student Services. We are here to help support both you and your student! You can reach out to Emily Gierl at gierle@mcfsd.org for this as well.
Waubesa Student Services Team (website)
Casey Popowski: School Counselor, 3rd and 4th grade Lifeskills Teacher
Casey Ruhland: School Counselor, 5th grade Lifeskills Teacher
Kayla Gauwitz: School Psychologist
Emily Gierl: School Social Worker
WIS is currently asking for the following donations:
- Clothing items: Girls shirts size M-XL. Boys shirts size L-XL or gender neutral shirts size M-XL. Youth pants L-XL.
- Gently Used Board Games: Cleaning out a closet? We would love to have your gently used board games that are appropriate for child/family use! We offer board games during indoor recess due to inclement weather, and we are also planning to have a board game station at this year's family night.
- Hair Ties: bulk pack of any type of hair ties for long hair.
- Snacks: Goldfish, pretzels, chocolate chip granola bars and/or golden grams. We will package snacks in portion sizes.
Please drop any donations in the front office labeled with "WIS Student Services."
WI School Immunization Requirements & Vaccine Clinics
Every school in Wisconsin is required by law to report their student’s vaccination status to the local health department 30 days after the start of school. See WI Student Immunization Law by Age/Grade Requirements. Your student’s health assistant will soon send out second legal notices this week if the school has no record or if your student’s immunization status is “behind schedule”. Those who do not provide necessary documentation are at risk for student 10 day school Exclusion as required by WI law. If you are not sure if your student is up to date with immunizations, you can contact your doctor's office/My chart or you can look them up on the Wisconsin Immunization Registry using your child's social security number and/or Medical ID. If you need access to a waiver (for personal, religious or health reasons) for any vaccination, please utilize the student immunization record (English, Spanish) see step 4 and return it to your student’s health office.
‼️ Please review DHS update regarding increased Pertussis cases in Wisconsin‼️
Vaccine Clinics: Public Health Madison & Dane County is partnering with surrounding school districts and SSM Health in a few weeks to offer more school vaccine clinics to get students up to date on their school vaccines in time for the 2024-25 school year. These clinics will take place at multiple locations and dates. Find more information and to schedule an appointment see the attached flyer (English, Spanish), or via publichealthmdc.com/schoolclinics.
