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

• December 14th- 5th grade Orchestra Concert- 7:00 PM at the PAC
• December 25th- January 1st- No School Winter Break

• Mittens- water proof- new or gently used
• Gently used clothing for our students--leggings, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts and sweatpants.
• Extra clothing will be used in the health office for spills, etc.
• 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 orabute@mcfsd.org.

An activity/field trip fee has been added to each students Infinite Campus account. The amount differs per grade. Please check your email for more information about the fees. If you need assistance or you are unable to pay please email Angie TeBeest at tebeesa1@mcfsd.org.

Directions on how to pay in IC:

• Fees section in IC
• student drop down menu
• pick your student (if you have more than one student in the district
• pick Activity Fee
• Go to Cart
• Pay activity fee

Second Steps is the universal social-emotional curriculum taught by classroom teachers and school counselors at Waubesa Intermediate School. Click on the Unit 2 home links below for more information about what your child is learning and for tips on how to continue their growth at home.

Grade 3 Unit 2 Homelink

Grade 4 Unit 2 Homelink

Grade 5 Unit 2 Homelink

We are looking forward to offering a Parenting with Love and Logic Session this upcoming Dec/Jan. Classes will be on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:30 p.m. Please fill out THIS form if you are interested in joining us! Please contact Jackie Guenther, School Counselor at MHS with any questions.

guenthj@mcfsd.org or 608-838-4531.

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

As we shared in a previous newsletter, the School and District Report Cards were released in November. Now that the results are in, we are excited to share that our District Report Card score of 77.6 not only “Exceeds Expectations,” but it is the 2nd highest score among Dane County school districts (just behind Waunakee) and places us in the top 10% among all districts in the state (43 out of 420). This outstanding result reflects the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our talented staff and students, as well as our strong partnerships with families and the community.

While this is only one way to assess our effectiveness and we always have more work to do, it is a clear indication that we are headed in the right direction. Congratulations! This is worth celebrating!

For your reference, our report cards are available here and all report cards in WI are available here

Watch for Health Services information here.

With the cold and flu season in full swing, please review our Guidelines for sending your child to school and MSD Health Services Handbook. 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. Students who are prescribed antibiotics for infectious conditions such as strep throat or impetigo must complete treatment for 24 hours before returning 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, Strep Throat, Hand Foot & Mouth, Chicken Pox, Pertussis.

Thank you for your partnership as we work to keep our students and staff healthy and safe each day!

December 7 - 15 Hanukkah

• Also known as the festival of lights, is time for Jewish people to come together and reflect on their story of resistance. The celebration lasts eight days and nights and is observed with foods, games, and the most symbolic tradition of lighting the menorah.

* Wisconsin Public School Observance Days