
IMMS Family Flier
October 27, 2024
A Note from Ms. Thomas and Mr. Jondle
Dear Indian Mound Middle School Students and Families,
It was truly a pleasure to see so many of you at Indian Mound for our recent Family Conferences. We had an excellent turnout, and we are so grateful for the time you took to partner with us as we work together to support the growth and success of our students.
We are also excited to highlight and celebrate literacy here at IMMS. Our 7th-grade students will be participating in a virtual author study with Kwame Alexander and Jason Reynolds, two outstanding voices in contemporary literature. This event will take place in the Performing Arts Center on October 29th during the school day, and it aligns perfectly with our school-wide goals to foster a love for reading and strengthen literacy skills.
Thank you again for your continued support and involvement in our school community. We look forward to continuing our journey together!
Warm regards,
Jamie Thomas, Principal
Brett Jondle, Associate Principal
Important Dates
- October 27: Referendum Information Session - 6 p.m. MHS Performing Arts Center
- October 29: Seventh Grade Virtual Author Visit: 12:00pm (MHS PAC)
- November 4: 6th Grade Band/Choir/Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. MHS Performing Arts Center
- November 7: End of First Quarter
- November 7: Monthly Celebration Assembly (MCA): 8:25am
- November 8: No School PD Day
- November 11: Start 2nd Quarter
- November 19: 6th and 7th grade Orchestra Field Trip
Phy Ed Swim Section Starting 10/28
Session 1: October 28th - November 11th
Ms. Anderson's 6th Grade
Mr Hartlaub's 7th and 8th grade
Mr. Wilberg's 8th grade
The other classes will start November 12th
Students need to bring:
Swimsuit (no 2 piece suits/t-shirt over swimsuit is ok)
Towel
Sandals for walking on the pool deck is a good idea
Hair tie for long hair is preferred
Goggles are optional but encouraged
Lotion is optional but encouraged
Author Study for 7th Grade
As part of the 7th grade ELA upcoming units on Investigating Characterization and Realistic Short Stories in ELA, 7th-grade students will be attending a virtual author study featuring two New York Times bestselling authors, Kwame Alexander and Jason Reynolds. This event will take place on Tuesday, October 29th, during the school day.
Family Information Regarding Student Learning
Below you will find "Hubs" (aka Task-List) for each grade level and Related Arts. You can click on the "Hub" to get information on what your scholar is doing in class, assignments, and assessments.
Student Services
McFarland DECA Trick or Can - October 21-31
MRAP 2024 Pumpkin Carving Contest - October 30
McFarland Music Boosters’ Fruit, Kringle, and More Fundraiser - October 28-November 10
McFarland High School Presents: Elsewhere - November 1-3
CEPS Food Drive - November 1-7
Badger Bots School Day Off Camps - October 24-December 31
E.D. Locke Library Grades K-2 Magic Tree House Book Club - September-May
Free Triple P Positive Parenting Online Program for WI Families
Donations
We will gladly accept donations of snacks that we can give to students who may not be able to provide their own. We are specifically looking for nut-free, nonperishable, healthy snacks. You can drop off donations at the IMMS Student Services office. We will also accept donations for menstrual hygiene products.
Health Services
AAAAAA CHOOO! Cold & Flu Season
‼️ Please review DHS update regarding increased Pertussis cases in Wisconsin‼️ You can also find information and resources linked in the article. Please reach out to your medical provider with questions, Thank you!
With the cold and flu season in full swing, please review our Guidelines for sending your child to school. Remember, if your child is sick please keep them home and seek medical evaluation as needed. Students will be sent home with the following symptoms:
Temperature above 100.4°F
Vomiting or diarrhea
Frequent uncontrollable cough
Your child should remain at home until fever, vomiting/diarrhea has stopped for 24 hours without the use of medication. If they have been prescribed antibiotics, please see the MSD Health Services Handbook and DHS Wisconsin Childhood Communicable Disease guidelines for when they may return to school. As well, please notify the School/Health Office if your student has tested positive for a communicable disease such as: Influenza/Flu, Covid 19, Pneumonia, Strep Throat, RSV, Hand Foot & Mouth, Pertussis, etc.
Thank you for your partnership as we work to keep our students and staff healthy and safe each day!
District News
🎓McFarland School Board
Summary from the 10/21/24 School Board Meeting:
In addition to their regular duties of approving minutes, staffing, and expenses, here are some highlights from the meeting:
Aaron Tarnutzer and Megan Chatman gave an update from the Business and Education Partnership group.
Board Member Tom Mooney shared an update on the Wisconsin Virtual Academy and the recent CESA 2 Board of Control meeting.
Action items that were acted upon included:
The Board approved changes to the 2024-25 budget.
The Board approved a joint letter from the Village of McFarland and McFarland School Board to be sent to Legislators regarding funding.
COMING UP:
The next School District of McFarland School Board meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2024.
Click HERE for a link to the McFarland School Board agendas and minutes.
Click HERE for a link to the McFarland School Board meeting recordings and upcoming YouTube live streams.
District Recognition Days
October is...
- Bullying Prevention Month
- LGBTAIQ+ History Month
- National Physical Therapy Month
October 31st - Halloween