Spartan Scoop Sept 9

This year we exchanged our September Open House for an August Back to School Night in hopes of increasing student and family engagement. We were happy to see an increase in participation as students and families prepare for the upcoming year, but wanted to get family feedback on this new event as well. We appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete the following survey.

Parents, PLEASE REPORT ALL ATTENDANCE IN INFINITE CAMPUS. You are able to enter your request directly into IC at any time of day, even for short notice or late requests. (Instructions). If you are concerned that the office staff is not receiving your IC absence request, please make sure you allow push notifications for the Infinite Campus app on your phone. Once the IC request is processed you will get a notification.

As a back-up, you can leave a message on the attendance line, 608-838-4657, or email mhsattendance@mcfsd.org. Please do not call the main office to report an absence, doctor appointment, early pick up, or late arrival, even if it's last minute. These should all go in IC or use the phone number or email listed above, as these methods are the fastest ways to contact us.

Last year, our Spartans accumulated 6,403 tardies, 6,449 unexcused absences, and 601 behavioral referrals. To address these challenges and refocus on the importance of being on time, staying in class, and being a positive member of our school community, we will be starting a system called the Spartan Reset. This system includes a list of criteria relating to attendance and behavior and the potential consequences.

We have included some checks and balances along the way in hopes of reminding students how their choices impact certain privileges. Please review the chart below and notice:

1. The criteria for being on the Spartan Reset list.

2. The loss of privileges for schools and co-curricular activities for the first and subsequent offenses.

3. The specific criteria related to being allowed to participate in school dances.

We appreciate your partnership in assisting our students to help recognize that being on time and in class as a positive member of the larger school community is important. If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. Harper or Ms. Schoemer.

Spartan Reset

See below.

The senior class gathered Tuesday morning to kick off their last first day with a Senior Sunrise.

Happy Last First Day, Class of 2025!

The varsity volleyball team cooked a pasta dinner on Sunday night and served it Monday to residents in a subsidized housing facility in Madison called the Triangle.

The girls cooked all the food, served it, and sat to have conversations and a meal with the residents!

Picture retake day from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the student learning center.

MSEC is a collaborative group that meets monthly to offer feedback to the district with the goal of improving equity and fostering positive experiences for all students and families. If you are interested in advocating for the betterment of our school community or learning about important district topics, we invite you to attend our first meeting on September 18th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at WIS in the Multi-Purpose Room. Everyone is welcome!

To receive more detailed information and join our mailing list, please complete this form.

Check out our calendar of events!

• McFarland Youth Hockey Association Try Hockey for Free Event - September 10

• McFarland Sparks 4H New Member Meeting - September 12

• Free Sale for Families - September 14

• McFarland Girls Youth Basketball - Registration open through September 15

• McFarland Cub Scouts Space Derby Recruitment Night - September 17

• Stoughton Health Safe@Home Program for Grades 4-6 - October 11

• Stoughton Health Safe Sitter Program for Grades 6-8 - October 12

• School’s Out Days - Lussier Family Heritage Center - October 24-25

• Free Triple P Positive Parenting Online Program for WI Families

Parents, PLEASE REPORT ALL ATTENDANCE IN INFINITE CAMPUS. You are able to enter your request directly into IC at any time of day, even for short notice or late requests. (Instructions). If you are concerned that the office staff is not receiving your IC absence request, please make sure you allow push notifications for the Infinite Campus app on your phone. Once the IC request is processed you will get a notification.

As a back-up, you can leave a message on the attendance line, 608-838-4657, or email mhsattendance@mcfsd.org.

Please review the MSD Health Service welcome back letter for important information regarding medication at school 💊and WI Immunization school requirements 💉

Girls Tennis: Had a very nice conference win over Portage this week. They have a busy week coming up.

Girls Golf: Beat Baraboo with a season best combined score of 211 and competed well against Edgewood this week.

Football: Started their conference schedule with a nice win vs. Whitewater.

Volleyball: Had a busy week, they beat Baraboo in their first conference match and competed well at the DeForest Invitational on Saturday.

Girls Swimming: Had a unique experience by competing against the Lodi/River Valley girls swim co-op at an outdoor pool in Spring Green. They won the meet as well.

Boys Soccer: Had a busy week with a non conference win over Edgerton, a tie to conference opponent Edgewood and a tough loss to non conference opponent Madison West. .

Cross Country: Had a beautiful day to run at the Verona Invite on Saturday. The girls took 8th in Division 2 and 18th overall, and the boys took 3rd in Division 2 and 8th overall

MHS Dance: Is gearing up for their halftime performance at the MHS football game this upcoming Friday.

What: McFarland School District wants you to follow our Facebook and Instagram channels. Click on the icons below to follow along!

Why:

1. Celebrate our #McFarlandStrong students and our staff!

2. Keep parents, students, alumni, and the community informed about what is happening in our district.

3. Promote the great things happening with student learning, athletics, activities, and other events.

4. Build an ongoing conversation about the positive impact our district is making in the lives of our students!

What do I need to do?

• If you are on these social media platforms – follow us!

• Help promote the accounts to your family and friends - share and like posts!

McFarland School District complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. One of the components of the Act is limited disclosure of student information. Student names will not be included in social media posts as a general rule. In the course of school operations, names and/or images of students may be released to the McFarland School District social media pages for special academic and/or achievement awards, and athletic activities, etc.

The next School District of McFarland School Board meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

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.

September is...

Attendance Awareness Month

Suicide Prevention Month

Sept. 11 - 9/11 Remembrance Day

• 9/11 Remembrance Day is a time to reflect and honor those who were lost and the heroes who emerged during this tragic event. Let's always remember the strength that comes from unity and compassion.