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

• January 15th- No School
• January 26th- No School--PD day

• Mittens- waterproof- new or gently used
• Bulk snacks for the office (nut free)
• Sleds for recess

If you are able to donate this item please drop them off at the office. Thank you!

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.

In Life Skills class, we are teaching students to recognise, report, and refuse bullying. Please read more about the Second Steps Bullying Unit in this family letter and review the visuals that we use to teach below.

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

The Be SMART campaign was launched to raise awareness that secure gun storage—storing guns locked, unloaded and separate from ammunition—can save children’s lives

“Be SMART” and take these simple steps to help prevent shootings by children:

Secure all guns in your home and vehicles

Model responsible behavior around guns

Ask about the presence of unsecured guns in other homes

Recognize the role of guns in suicide

Tell your peers to be SMART.

This simple act of keeping guns unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition can help keep our

children, teachers, staff, and community safe.

Visit https://besmartforkids.org/ for more information about this important topic.

The community is invited to join the McFarland Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Coordinator (DEIB), Brittany Brazzel, for a learning session about the District’s Speak Up tool and commitments to addressing and interrupting harmful language and hate speech. Come learn what we are doing as a district and how you can contribute. Students in grades 5-12 are welcome to join.

January 24, 2024

6:30 - 7:30 pm

High School PAC

Watch for Health Services information here.

Bridging Brighter Smiles will be back at WIS on Wednesday, Jan. 24th & Tuesday, Feb. 13th. It's not too late to enroll! Must re-enroll every 2 years. See flyer information for more details and how to enroll.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 15

• Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was a dedicated leader who worked for change, equality, and justice. Take a moment today to think about the ways you contribute to your community.

* Wisconsin Public School Observance Days

Spartan Flashback Sale Alert! Save the Date: January 26th, 4-7:15 PM!

Hey Spartans! Get ready to dive into a blast from the past at our Spartan Flashback Sale! Join us on January 26th from 4:00 to 7:15 PM in the Marketing and Business Collaboration Space for a shopping extravaganza like no other!

What to Expect:

• Vintage treasures and modern finds!
• Prices that won't break the bank – items ranging from $2 to $10!
• Unleash your shopping spirit with goodies that take you down memory lane!

And here's the best part: Half of the profits go directly to support the McFarland Food Pantry! Let's shop with a purpose and make a positive impact in our community!

Where: Marketing and Business Collaboration Space When: January 26th, 4:00 - 7:15 PM

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make this sale one for the books! Remember, every purchase contributes to a good cause. See you there, Spartans! #SpartanFlashbackSale #ShopWithPurpose #CommunitySupport

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