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Primary Press

10/27/2024

Primary Press10/27/2024

Teachers spent time updating and revising report card rubrics on our Professional Development (PD) day last Thursday

The Conrad Elvehjem Primary School Family Newsletter

Address: 6009 Johnson St. McFarland, WI 53558

Main Phone: 608.838.3146

EC-2 Principal: Greg Nelson

K-5 Associate Principal: Brooke Hauser

Building Administrative Assistant: Lyndsey Niebuhr

Online: Website & Facebook Page

Meeting the needs of every learner, every day

A Note From Your Principals

With the fall days turning shorter and cooler, we appreciate your assistance and support ensuring that our students are properly dressed for the weather. It is a good idea to make sure that jackets and hats/gloves are labeled with your child’s name. Once the snow begins to fly, plan on sending your child to school with their boots and snow pants as well, as we do hold recess outside during the day as long as the combined temperature and wind chill is above zero degrees Fahrenheit.


On that note, please feel free to reference the following visual that we use to gauge when students do/do not need coats/jackets: CLICK HERE. Outdoor playtime and an opportunity to get fresh air is an important part of our learning day, and we want to make sure your child is dressed appropriately so they can enjoy these activities.


Please have your child practice, practice, practice, and practice some more putting on their outerwear. This means untucking stuck coat sleeves, getting zippers started and zipped, putting on mittens/gloves, etc.! The kids lose so much time outside when they have to wait in lines to get their coats zipped by a school staff member. We teach them to put their coat on first, then hat, then gloves last. The goal should typically be that they can complete the process fully independently, so if you go out to purchase winter gear, please keep that in mind.


Take care,

Greg Nelson, CEPS Principal

Brooke Hauser, CEPS/WIS Associate Principal

Important Dates

  • 10/30: Futura After-School Spanish Program 2:45-3:45 pm
  • 10/24 & 10/25: NO SCHOOL
  • 10/30: Futura After-School Spanish Program 2:45-3:45 pm
  • 10/31: 2nd Grade Field Trip to see "The Wild Robot" Movie
  • 10/31: ECCO Presentation K-2

  • 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

Notes & Updates

Lost & Found

Our "Lost 'N Found" is growing by the day! Please remind your students to check the tables for any items that may be theirs. The tables are set up in the hallway near our front entrance. Feel free to take a look during Parent Teacher Conference Week, Nov 4-8. All items remaining by the end of Friday, Novemeber 8th, will be donated.

CEPS Supports the McFarland Food Pantry

Nominate Your Favorite Teacher

Have you heard of the Kohl Teacher Fellowship? Each year, educators across the state are honored with this prestigious award, which involves an intensive application process. That process starts with a nomination; if you would like to nominate a teacher who has made a positive impact and contribution to their students and community, CLICK HERE for more information on how to do that (deadline to nominate is 11/12). If you do nominate a teacher, please email Greg Nelson at nelsong1@mcfsd.org so that they can be recognized if they choose to complete the application process.

Important Links

Open Feedback
Ask a question/share a suggestion at any time!
CEPS Daily Schedules
Links directly to our school schedules
Related Arts Rotation Calendar
This lays out our 6-day rotation for Related Arts classes
Previous Editions
Go directly to previous editions of the Primary Press

CEPS Lunch Menu

Health Services

KF & 2nd Grade Vision Screening

On Wednesday, November 13th the Lions Club trained vision screeners in conjunction with MSD Health Services will be conducting screening on all Kindergarten and 2nd grade students for vision difficulties, by classroom. This is a simple, non-invasive test using a tool supplied by the screeners that takes a close up picture of their eyes and measures for signs of possible vision difficulties. Families will be notified if the results show any variance from normal range. Please remind your student to bring their glasses or wear their contacts to school that day, if they have them.


If for any reason you wish your child not to be screened (i.e. your student is already screened by an ophthalmologist regularly) or have any questions, please email District Nurse, Stephanie Peplinski at Peplins@mcfsd.org.

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!

MSD Health Services Website
Please view the McFarland School District Health Services website for information, forms, resources and contact info.

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

Your CEPS Staff