Waubesa Weekly
January 5th 2025
Hello Waubesa Families,
As we continue our transition into January with a five day school week, we want you to know that we’re reviewing our school routines and expectations. This is important as it provides students a sense of predictability. Please support your student during this transition period by reviewing with them their school routines and getting plenty of rest. This may also include setting some evening technology limits as students have reported to staff that they are staying up well after their parents/guardians thought they had gone to bed.
As always, 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.
Triple P Online is a fully self- guided online parent education and support program. It is research based, accessible 24/7, flexible and easy to tailor, engaging, and free for all families living in the state of Wisconsin. Each program goes through modules with tips and strategies for parents to prevent challenging behavior, promote positive behavior, and build stronger relationships with their child.
Parents and caregivers can choose from four options to fit the needs of their family:
0-12: For parents with children ages 2-12
Teen: For parents with teens ages 12-16
Fear- Less: For parents with children showing symptoms of anxiety
Baby: For parents-to-be and parents with babies 0-12 months
REGISTER HERE– Triple P Online link - https://www.triplep-parenting.com/wi-en/triple-p/
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
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. The office can not provide gear for students who occasionally forget the essential items. If you are in need of gear for winter please email Emily Gierl our School Social Worker at gierle@mcfsd.org.
Cold and Flu Season
We are continuing to see cases of Pneumonia, Strep Throat, Influenza, Covid 19 and GI Viruses (Vomiting/Diarrhea) circulating the schools. As we return from winter break, we ask that you please reach out to your student's Medical Provider if symptoms do not improve within a few days or if you have concerns that your student may have a communicable disease (DHS Wisconsin Childhood Communicable Disease guidelines). This information is very helpful to us in the health office to help track illness and notify families when appropriate. We are happy to answer questions about medical exclusion policies and attendance, provide medications in the health office or be a resource for your student if needed for ongoing illness. Please reach out with questions and stay well!
- If interested in getting your student vaccinated please visit Public Health Public Health Immunization Clinics or reach out to your Clinic.
- If you are in need of Health Insurance please review our Health Insurance Resources located on the MSD Health Service Website.
